Daily briefing: Louisville home sales increased in 2024 but remain near recent lows
Daily briefing: Louisville home sales increased in 2024 but remain near recent lows
Good morning, Louisville! Happy Thursday!
Today we can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms with a high near 60.
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Home sales in the greater Louisville area last year closely followed 2023 levels, with home buyers seeing some improvements in inventory, along with higher average prices.
The Greater Louisville Association of Realtors, a professional organization representing over 5,500 members, characterized the market as displaying 'resilience and growth' as 2024 drew to a close and said some positive trends offered a 'promising outlook' for 2025.
Let's look at data on the biggest housing trends for Louisville in 2024 and what's forecast for this year.
In other news:
Music: Bourbon & Beyond returns to Louisville in September at the Highland Festival Grounds. Here's your complete guide with ticket information and lineup.
Bourbon & Beyond returns to Louisville in September at the Highland Festival Grounds. Here's your complete guide with ticket information and lineup. Politics: Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is "fine" after reportedly falling at the Senate in D.C. on Wednesday, a spokesperson said. Read more here.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is "fine" after reportedly falling at the Senate in D.C. on Wednesday, a spokesperson said. Read more here. Food: Dirty Bird, offering fried chicken, live music, and honky-tonk vibes, will open soon in the former Tim Tam Tavern location. Here's a sneak peek inside.
Dirty Bird, offering fried chicken, live music, and honky-tonk vibes, will open soon in the former Tim Tam Tavern location. Here's a sneak peek inside. Homes: Here's a look at a three-bed, two-bath, 1,380-square-foot, mid-century modern home in New Albany's Silver Hills neighborhood that was built in 1957.
From the Sports Desk
Soccer: The National Women's Soccer League must pay $5M restitution to abuse victims as part of a historic settlement. Here's what the NWSL settlement means for Racing Louisville FC.
The National Women's Soccer League must pay $5M restitution to abuse victims as part of a historic settlement. Here's what the NWSL settlement means for Racing Louisville FC. Football: Here is why Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a former star for Louisville football, should win the NFL MVP award on Thursday.
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