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With storms heading to the Bluegrass tonight, many Central Kentucky cities and towns have postponed their trick-or-treat times. Here's an updated list of trick-or-treat times for Central Kentucky!

Friday, November 1 from 6:00-8:00pm (unless otherwise noted)

Berea

Danville

Frankfort

Georgetown

Jessamine County

Lexington

Paris: Main Street trick-or-treating from 3:00-5:00pm, rest of the city from 6:00-8:00pm....

Temperatures are cooling down and that means it’s time to start thinking of ways to prepare your Kentucky home for fall and winter. These simple steps can lower your utility bills and keep you and your family warm and comfortable throughout the cold season.

·Clear your gutters and downspouts from debris frequently throughout the fall. Neglected gutters can lead to wood rot problems, pest infestations, wet basements, foundation damage and many other expensive complications. Consider installing gutter guards to cut down on the amount of leaves that can clog your drainage system.

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What Happens After the Contract Has Been Accepted?

Within five days of the contract acceptance the Buyer will apply for a mortgage. The Lender will order/verify the following:

• Credit Report
• Employment Verifications
• Any other documents required to process the loan
• Proof of Funds
• An Appraisal on the Property
• A Survey of the Property
• A Home Inspection
• After the inspection, the Buyer will fill out an "Inspection Form" indicating any repairs they are requesting or that everything is acceptable "as is."

At this point we are playing the "WAITING GAME." We are waiting for the Lender to get in all the documentation they require and for the appraisal to be completed. During this period there may not be much communication, there is usually nothing to tell until the Lender sends the loan for approval....

Get your little ghouls and goblins ready for trick-or-treating in the Bluegrass next week! Here is a list of the trick-or-treat times for Central Kentucky!

October 31^st:

Berea: 6 - 8pm Danville: Main Street from 5:30 - 7pm, residential from 6 - 8pm Frankfort: 6 - 8pm Georgetown: 6 - 8pm Lexington: 6 - 8pm Nicholasville: 6 - 8pm Paris: 6 - 8pm Richmond: Trick or Treat and Halloween Hoedown, 6 - 8pm Versailles: 6 - 8pm Winchester: Trick...

From haunted trails to spooky parades, we’ve scared up a list some of the top Halloween events going on in Central Kentucky. Frankfort:

• Russ Hatter’s Murder & Mayhem Tour, October 17, 24, 30 at 7:30pm at the Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary at 1305 Germany Rd. $10 for ages 18 and older. For reservations, call 502-696-0607 or email rush@mis.net.

 

• Monster Mash Movie Night: Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein, October 26 at 7:00pm at Liberty Hall Historic Site. Bring a lawn chair or blanket....

If you're in the market for a new home, you've come to the right place! Movoto.com has named Lexington, KY as one of the 10 Best Cities for Home Buyers. The article cites Lexington's high school rankings and the number of homes on the market as the top reasons for why Lexington is not only named the horse capital, but also the "house capital of Kentucky". To view the full list of cities, ...

Purchasing that first house for the first-time Kentucky home buyer is definitely one of the most exciting times in a person’s life! Because purchasing a home in one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your lifetime, we have outlined a step-by-step guide to prepare you for purchasing your home. Each week, we’ll highlight the next step in the process. We’ve already covered how to get pre-approved for a home, how to find a local Realtor, how to figure out ...