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I am all about being real with people. I mean, that is what you want, isn't it? When you ask a question, don't you expect a REAL answer? One that requires some thought?

I have been in the Bluegrass area since I was a kid. I have watched it grow and change. My blog is all about what is happening right now with our market, my thoughts on neighborhoods, and the future.

I hope you enjoy it!

John
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Top 4 things you need your Realtor to do

Posted 11-11-2009 at 09:04 AM by LEXpert (Putting the Real in Real Estate)
I am stuck in my dining room today while the flooring guys put down hardwood in the next room. What a good time to blog about some of the things that have been on my mind.

I recently met a couple who paid way too too much for their house back in 2007. They want to sell it now, but they are going to take a big hit. I know you are thinking that stuff like that is happening all over these days, but there is more to this story that just a slow market.

This couple used...
John Rice @ Re/Max Elite Lexington
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Is Zillow.com useful?

Posted 11-10-2009 at 09:53 AM by LEXpert (Putting the Real in Real Estate)
Okay. I woke up in the middle of the night like a good 40 year old. I couldn’t get back to sleep because I was thinking about an out of town client who relied on Zillow more than he did me. It kind of became a real problem for me.

And here is why. When you check out Zillow and you know nothing about the local market or neighborhoods, you can draw wrong conclusions. On Zillow.com, there is a tab that shows you recent sales. They must mainly sort those by zip code, not the neighborhood....
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Neighborhood Review: Masterson Station

Posted 10-29-2009 at 12:25 PM by LEXpert (Putting the Real in Real Estate)
Okay......If you are one of those people that frowns on cookie cutter houses and the lack of character, go a head and hit the back button. If you like newer suburban areas.........well, read on.
Here is what I like about Masterson Station: It is a big neighborhood, so that helps with stability. I always see people out walking their dogs, pushing baby strollers, kids on bikes, etc. It seems like a friendly place to live........And they have a brand new elementary school on one of the main...
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Why Did I change to Re/Max?

Posted 10-20-2009 at 01:24 PM by LEXpert (Putting the Real in Real Estate)
Well……I finally did it. I had been thinking about moving to Re/Max for about a year now. A couple of weeks ago I finally made the move.
I am sure there really is no perceivable difference between my last place and Re/Max to most people. Both are well respected places. If I wasn’t a Realtor, it wouldn’t make much difference to me as long as I still got to use the agent that I liked.
I only wanted to make a change if it was going to be better for not only me, but also for my clients....
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How to Make a Wise Home Purchase

Posted 10-08-2009 at 09:19 AM by LEXpert (Putting the Real in Real Estate)
Ever wish somebody could tell you EXACTLY what to do to make sure you don’t buy a house that will depreciate? That was something that nobody ever thought about just a few years ago. Back then, any house in this area was selling and selling for top dollar.
Here is my list of what to find in your next house. The more of these you have, the better your chance of getting a house that will be a wise investment. Remember, as long as there is a real estate market, people will always buy the best...
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