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Who buys historic homes in Central Kentucky?
Historic homes attract a savvy group of buyers that Kirkpatrick & Co. is well-equipped to serve. Our understanding of what motivates these buyers is essential. Formulating a marketing strategy for your historic property.
What have we learned representing buyers and sellers of historic homes in the Bluegrass? Read on.
Who are historic […]
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February 21, 2025
Howard A. Churchill | Bluegrass Architects to Know
A native of Elizabethtown, architect Howard Churchill served in Marines in World War I and later as a Captain in the Corps of Engineers in World War II.
His career as an architect was sandwiched between the two conflicts and he was retired from the field by 1945. Though his architecture […]
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February 17, 2025
Luxe Laundry Rooms | Staging Tips for Sellers
The days of the bare bulb in a dark basement have passed. Today’s buyers value light-filled, stylish spaces to make a dreaded chore a lot more fun.
Consider these popular features when designing or renovating your space:
Natural light and attractive lighting
Proximity to closets/dressing areas or mud rooms
Extras like a built-in dog […]
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February 3, 2025
Alleys of Lexington’s Past, Present & Future?
Is the humble alley back? Once considered an essential feature of urban environments, alleys fell out of favor in the auto-dominated 20th century.
Traditional alleys took two forms- the service alley and the minor street. Alleys invaluably provided access for trash removal, coal deliveries, privy cleaning, and more. They also encouraged […]
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January 27, 2025
Premium $1M+ Home Sales in Lexington, KY 2024
The share of listings valued at over $1 million dollars continues to grow in Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky. In 2024, 93 residential properties over $1M closed in Fayette County. Despite nationwide trends, most of these buyers opted for conventional loans to aid in their purchases.
As last year, 89% of million […]
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January 8, 2025
Soil Capital of the World
You’ve often heard Lexington called The Horse Capital of the World. While its undoubtedly true, the horse capital is a result of dirt. The Bluegrass region’s farms boast nationally significant, prime soils. These soils are the foundation for the Bluegrass’s agricultural success.
Helping Kirkpatrick & Co. clients interpret soil data when buying […]
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December 18, 2024
3 Books for Lovers of Kentucky Architecture
If you enjoy our historic architect series, you’ll love these three books on Kentucky’s architectural history. These titles are perfect for gifting and can be easily found at Joseph Beth or larger retailers.
Kentucky Barns: Agricultural Heritage of the Bluegrass by Carol Peachee
“From horses to tobacco to bourbon, the […]
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December 3, 2024
Cheat Sheet | Interviewing A Farm Broker
In his Investing in Thoroughbreds tome, founder Arnold Kirkpatrick discusses the importance of choosing one’s advisors carefully. Here, he is talking equine advisors like bloodstock agents & trainers, but the principles are the same for real estate:
“Many highly successful business people have taken a terrible beating in the horse business because they were either […]
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December 2, 2024
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November 22, 2024