Milestone Realty Consultants celebrated the 2012 Top Producers at a lovely dinner Thursday night at Dudley’s in downtown Lexington. 

The agents and their guests shared great conversation and laughter as they compared stories of the past year.  While there may have been some challenges along the way, these agents made it a banner year for Real Estate sales. 

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Winter can be a drag. The weather is cold and it gets dark so early. Thankfully, there are a lot of Central Kentucky activities that you can go to in the next few weeks that will banish the winter-woes!

Lexington:

• Get ready for the 2013 WKYT Kentucky Sport, Boat, and Recreation Show, happening Thursday, January 31^st- Sunday, February 3^rd at Heritage Hall in Rupp Arena. A variety of outdoor activities will be represented as well as a number of both local and national vendors will be in attendance bringing the best in boats, RVs, campers, motor sports, and more to one central location. Bring the kids for a petting zoo, a trout tank where kids can try to catch a real fish, and a zipline tour across Rupp Arena.

Housing Starts Best in Over Four Years:

The rebound in U.S. home building accelerated in December, capping the best year for the industry since 2008 and adding to signs that residential real estate is contributing to economic growth. According to Commerce Department data, New Home Starts climbed 12.1 percent last month to a 954,000 annual rate, which exceeded all forecasts of economists. Spurred by record-low mortgage rates, home construction will probably keep making headway in 2013 as it recovers from the worst slump since the Great Depression. Housing starts remain short of the 2.07 million in 2005 at the peak of the boom, which was three-decade high. They averaged 1.74...

There are many types of flooring to choose from to use in your Central Kentucky home. One of the most popular is carpet. Many homeowners prefer carpeting or area rugs in living rooms or bedrooms, but carpeting can be more of a challenge to keep clean than other floor surfaces. Many carpeting options come with a variety of warranties, but normal wear and tear can make even the most expensive carpet seem old and dingy. Here are a few tips to keep your carpet in your home looking like new.

• A large part of wear and tear on carpet is regular foot traffic. Carpeting on stairs, in front of doorways, and around the sofa will have more traffic, and therefore, more wear and tear. See if you can change the arrangement of your furniture to alter traffic patterns to avoid condensing the damage to one area. You could also put down area rugs or...

 

The weather here in Central Kentucky has been particularly moody the past couple of weeks! We’ve had everything from snow and ice storms to 60 degree temperatures already—and it’s only the middle of January! Unfortunately, since the weather has been so inconsistent, now is the time when you start to hear sniffles, coughs, and sneezes all around you. While you can’t always stay away from people who are sick at your office or school, you can try to keep germs at bay in your home. Here are a few tips to keep your home as bacteria-free as possible!

1. Wash your hands....

As we mentioned in our previous blog post, we talked about setting SMART goals for yourself in 2013. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in 2013, we at Milestone would like to help you with that goal! Whether you are buying or selling this year, here is a list of things you can do now to set yourself up for success to meet your financial and real estate goals in the upcoming year.

Buyers: Get your finances in order in 2013.

Buying a home is the biggest investment a person can make. Planning a home purchase takes time and effort, so you should consider meeting with a mortgage professional early in the year. Know your credit score and understand what your financial...

We are pleased to announce Milestone Realty Consultants' Top Producers for 2012. These agents have gone above and beyond and we're so thankful to have them on our team! Congratulations to everyone!

Greg Back

Deborah Back

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Construction was just completed on the enlargement of the University of Kentucky’s locker room in Rupp Arena.  Plans included adding larger lockers, a training room, showers, bathrooms, hydrotherapy improvements, a team lounge, offices for coaches, and a team meeting room. The renovated locker room also features flooring from the 2012 NCAA championship game, in which UK won, and a 2012 championship banner hanging from the ceiling. You can take a tour of the newly renovated room here. While you may not have the...

Is younger really better? When it comes to your house, it could be! If you plan on selling your Kentucky home in 2013, keep your home from looking outdated and tired by giving it a facelift! Here are a few simple ideas to give your home a boost without breaking the bank.

• Focus on your front door. The front door is the first thing that people see when they walk up to your house. Make sure it makes a good first impression. Get clean or replace old hardware. For a quick and inexpensive way to freshen up your door, get a can of Rust-oleum spray paint in any color (we prefer Oil Rubbed Bronze), and spray paint the hardware. You can buy it at your local Lowes or Home Depot for around $6.00. You can see a good tutorial on this quick DIY project on our Pinterest page.

• Touch up exterior paint. Ignoring worn-out paint exposes your siding to...