http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com ...A lifestyle for everyone. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:25:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 authorized a $7500 tax credit for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing homes on or before April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009. If you are in the market to purchase a home now or in the near future and  would like more information ... http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/ We recently took a guest from out of town to Lynn's Paradise Cafe for brunch.  She was amazed to find a restaurant with so much personality. From the plastic flowers and tea cups outside to the most...unusual...lamps and decor inside. There is a wonderful gift shop, to browse through while you wait. Our guest purchased a ... http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/lynns-paradise-cafe-review/ July 24th 7:00 P.M. Book Discussion-Carmichael's Bookstore  on Frankfort Ave William McKeen will discuss and sign his novel "Outlaw Journalist: The Life and Times of Hunter S. Thompson http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/july-24-events/ Have you seen what has happened in the park lately? The Woodlands Restoration Campaign has planted over 3500 trees in Cherokee and Seneca Parks.  Since I live a block from the Park, I have witnessed hundreds of volunteers over this past year planting and removing vines that have taken over in ... http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/cherokee-park/ As we all know, today's real estate market is  changing. Investing in today's market is still an excellent decision. Interest rates are still low, buyers have a wide selection of homes to choose from, and the Louisville market continues to see appreciation, especially in the Highlands. However, a few things have ... http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/real-estates-changing-times/ Professional agents advice for selling your home successfully and for top dollar. 1. Sellers should have an independent appraisal performed. It is important to know how much your home is worth before listing it on the market. 2. It is crucial to fill out a seller's property disclosure. This form is given ... http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/professional-advice-before-selling-your-home/ As a realtor living and selling in the Highlands, I am often asked how is the market, are prices up, what about appreciation? Recently an appraiser by the name of Robert Hall wrote a very interesting article in the April issue of the Highlander. After speaking to many professionals in ... http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/highland-home-prices/                                                   Harrell Tague and Bo Derek If you see a famous person in town for the Kentucky Derby, take a picture and we will post it on our blog. http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/kentucky-derby-celebrities/  On May 2 the Barnstable sisters will host their 20th annual Barnstable Brown party benefiting diabetes research. This event is quite a happening in the Highlands. The former Doublemint twins are famous for putting together a list of the rich and famous, who come to see the Kentucky Derby and ... http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/barnstable-party-highlands-style/  About 220 artist and craftsmen will participate in the 37th annual Cherokee Triangle Art fair schedule for Saturday and Sunday on April 26-27 from 10:00 am to 6:00pm each day. The fair is held in Louisville historic Cherokee Triangle neighborhood. The fair has increased in popularity of the artist since ... http://louisvillehighlandsliving.com/37th-annual-cherokee-triangle-art-fair/