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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
Equestrian Dinnerware | Bluegrass Entertaining
It’s the season of entertaining and all across the Bluegrass, hosts are setting their tables with equestrian flair. From fine bone china to cheerful stoneware, our clients love celebrating their passion. Join us for a look at some popular styles in Kentucky, perfect for Derby, Keeneland, or holiday events.
For […]
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November 21, 2024
H.W. Aldenburg | Bluegrass Architects to Know
Mirror Houses on N. Broadway
It was the last decade of the 19th century and business was booming for Lexington architect H.W. Aldenburg. With a roster of prominent clients, he and partner James R. Scott were constructing homes & buildings across the Bluegrass, from stone manses downtown to grand hotels like Winchester’s Brown-Proctoria.
Born in […]
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November 19, 2024
Historic Home & Farm Research Q & A
We at Kirkpatrick & Co. take pride in our role as storytellers. We craft a narrative, graciously sharing the story of the property to potential buyers. This process requires tremendous preparation, from capturing photos and video to gathering historic details.
Our expert knowledge & historic home research add great value to […]
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November 6, 2024
The Kirkpatrick & Co. Marketing Approach
The Kirkpatrick & Co. Approach | Marketing Your Home
Our full-service boutique brokerage is known for our bespoke marketing with just the right touch. We build a specific suite of marketing strategies customized for each property.
You can rest assured your property will be presented efficaciously & graciously– to a well-qualified group […]
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October 16, 2024