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Bluegrass Culture, Commentary, & News
What is a “proof of funds” letter & why might I need one?
When viewing a listing or writing a cash offer, you may be asked for a “proof of funds” letter.
90% of Kirkpatrick & Co. transactions involve properties in excess of $1 million. Cash transactions have always been typical in that price range but are especially so in today’s competitive markets. Buyers […]
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July 14, 2023
How can a buyer benefit from private brokerage?
We often hear how desirable private brokerage is for sellers. What are the benefits to our buying clients?
Confidentiality
Many of our Kirkpatrick & Co. clients are high-profile individuals who value their privacy and prefer to keep their real estate transactions confidential. A private transaction ensures that many details about the purchase […]
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July 11, 2023
What’s behind those columns?
Discover the hidden past of many Bluegrass Greek Revival homes
Kentucky is famed for its genteel horse farms boasting white-columned Greek Revival estates. Visitors are often surprised to discover many of these “Greek Revival” manses date from much earlier than that period (c.1830-60) in Kentucky.
As now, homeowners were eager to demonstrate […]
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July 11, 2023
Why do tobacco barns make good horse barns?
While an ever more rare sight, many Kentuckians have fond memories of tobacco hanging across the Bluegrass. Many warmly recall the scent of barns filled with one of Kentucky’s most successful cash crops of yore.
Old tobacco barn on 2527 & 2439 Grimes Mill, sold by Kirkpatrick & Co.
Kentucky’s rich […]
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June 30, 2023
Brick by Brick: Beauty & History in Central Kentucky
Brick construction lends gravitas and permanence to the Bluegrass’s historic homes
The Greek Revival façade of the Elkton Farm’s John Suggett House expanded an earlier stone structure
We’re known for our representation of buyers & sellers of historic homes and estates. In particular, we’re praised for the historic and cultural research we conduct, adding […]
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June 8, 2023
Historic Bluegrass Spring Houses
Exploring these indispensable outbuildings of the past
You’ll find the lovingly-restored historic spring house pictured here on our listing at 4750 KY Hwy 1842 North.
Spring houses were traditionally used in the Bluegrass as a way to keep food and other perishable items cool before the invention of refrigeration. They were small, […]
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May 15, 2023
Why is that street named…?
A sampler of stories about Lexington streets & roads
Lexington, Kentucky scene as captured by drone
Who decides? Historically, street names typically signified landmarks (Higbee Mill), people (Patterson) or topography (High Street). Today, most residential roads have been named by developers.
Limestone – Originally called Mulberry Street, the road was renamed to signify […]
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May 6, 2023
Q&A with broker Zach Davis
We visited with broker Zach Davis for a spring Q & A. Read on to discover the best meal in Lexington, the Kentucky books he’s been reading lately, and the career he almost had.
What have you read recently?
I am late to reading Cornbread Mafia but can’t stop thinking about it. […]
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May 6, 2023
Warhol’s Bluegrass Derby Visit
In 1982, Governor John Y. Brown hosted artist Andy Warhol for the Kentucky Derby (along with Alan Greenspan and LBJ’s eldest daughter). In addition to festivities at Cave Hill, Warhol attended the Madden party and perhaps the Derby Breakfast held at the Kentucky Horse Park. Pictured here are Warhol’s images […]
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May 6, 2023