06-02-2025
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.
Here are the top stories:
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.
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From the Sports Desk
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We'll be back tomorrow with more.
See you next time,
Stephanie
