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The Best of Shelby County Homes and Farms Currently for sale separated by subdivision and price range. www.ShelbyCokyMLS.com

Foreclosure starts surge as lenders start ‘spring cleaning’

Posted on January 15, 2015 by bestofshelbycountyky

Are you ready for a new investment? Foreclosure starts surge as lenders start ‘spring cleaning’ Backlog of seriously delinquent loans working its way through system The number of homes repossessed by lenders finally dropped to precrisis levels last year, but … Continue reading →

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200 real estate industry leaders announced | Inman News

Posted on January 14, 2015 by bestofshelbycountyky

200 real estate industry leaders announced Stefan Swanepoel’s most powerful people in residential real estate Real estate guru and consultant Stefan Swanepoel announced his Power 200 List today, a roundup that includes franchise, technology, brokerage, media and other industry executives … Continue reading →

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Will’s Grill opens in Simpsonville | SentinelNews.com

Posted on January 14, 2015 by bestofshelbycountyky

Will’s Grill officially opened for business. Halfway through the day, owner Will Hawkins said business was already booming. “We fed about 96 people that came into the store but we probably put out 150 orders,” he said. The take-out BBQ … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas for short sellers: Mortgage debt forgiveness is back | Inman News

Posted on January 13, 2015 by bestofshelbycountyky

Merry Christmas for short sellers: Mortgage debt forgiveness is back One-year retroactive extension covers 2014 deals A comprehensive tax bill that reinstates protections for distressed homeowners shielding them from having to pay taxes on mortgage debt forgiven in 2014 is … Continue reading →

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FHA slashing mortgage insurance premiums by $900 a year | Inman News

Posted on January 13, 2015 by bestofshelbycountyky

FHA slashing mortgage insurance premiums by $900 a year Rollback could bring 250,000 first-time homebuyers into the market After raising them six times during the housing bust, the Obama administration is reversing course and rolling back mortgage insurance premiums charged … Continue reading →

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8 ‘extras’ that help sell a house –As time on the market goes up the SELLING PRICE goes down

Posted on January 11, 2015 by bestofshelbycountyky

As time on the market goes up the SELLING PRICE goes down When I list a home to sell I am very direct on how it can be accomplished quickly, but a home must be prepared for sale.  Many homeowners … Continue reading →

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Whiskey makers fight fire with cinnamon: Everyone chasing Fireball’s heat | Bourbon Industry | WWW.SHELBYCOKYHOMES.COM

Posted on December 31, 2014 by bestofshelbycountyky

  The cinnamon wars get hotter every day — or night, as the case might be. If you’ve been at a holiday party recently, chances are you were offered a shot of cinnamon whiskey. Most likely it was Fireball. Sazerac’s … Continue reading →

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From Post-it Notes to Pop-tarts, it’s all made in Kentucky | Bourbon Industry | Kentucky.com

Posted on December 31, 2014 by bestofshelbycountyky

Everybody knows Kentucky makes bourbon and Thoroughbred horses. And most folks know about the Camrys and houseboats made here, too. But the state’s 4,000-plus manufacturers make a lot more than that. And these goods are sold all over the world. … Continue reading →

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Policy Changes sought to help first time buyers

Posted on December 16, 2014 by bestofshelbycountyky

Realtors® Call for Policy Changes to Aid First-Time Buyers, Strengthen Housing Market WASHINGTON (December 9, 2014) – Congress and the administration must address key policy issues in order to facilitate a healthy real estate market that serves current and future … Continue reading →

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Don’t want to pack! 10 thing you’ll regret keeping for your next house

Posted on November 24, 2014 by bestofshelbycountyky

Look at an upcoming move as your chance to declutter and start fresh. After you find your next home with Adam Borders and Keller Williams Realty Popular wisdom has it that it’s the journey, not the destination, that matters. That … Continue reading →

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