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Have Major Hustle When Trying To Buy a Home in the Lexington KY Area

Hi, Kim Soper of ExploreLexingtonKY.com. Happy Wednesday. Hope you guys are great. I'm out at a beautiful place here in Lexington, Kentucky, and I'm super excited. And my buyer is too! We found the one. We found that special property that we hunted for and we stayed focused on our journey. We ... Read more about Have Major Hustle When Trying To Buy a Home in the Lexington KY Area

Lexington KY New Construction Market & Keeping Tabs on Your New Home Build

 Hey everybody, Kim Soper. It's hot today. It's 91 degrees and I'm in a house. There's no air condition yet. It's under construction. This is being built for some of my clients. It's a beautiful ranch floorplan that is under construction in the Sanders Garden Neighborhood. I'm so excited to ... Read more about Lexington KY New Construction Market & Keeping Tabs on Your New Home Build

Farewell to Meadowcrest Mansion at Hamburg Place Farm in Lexington KY

Can't believe it has already been one month since beautiful and beloved Meadowcrest Mansion saw it's very last day in Lexington's Hamburg area after standing since 1929.  Below I put together this video to capture some pictures of Meadowcrest over the years including some pictures from ... Read more about Farewell to Meadowcrest Mansion at Hamburg Place Farm in Lexington KY

Final Day of Meadowcrest Mansion in Lexington KY on Hamburg Place Farm - Part 2 of 3

Take The Final Tour with Us Before Meadowcrest Mansion in Lexington, KY on the Hamburg Place Farm is forever gone. Tour with Kim Soper, Realtor - Part 2 of 3. See Part 2 in the Video below: Click here for Part 1 of the Final Tour of Meadowcrest Mansion Click here for Part 3 of the Final Tour of ... Read more about Final Day of Meadowcrest Mansion in Lexington KY on Hamburg Place Farm - Part 2 of 3

Final Day of Meadowcrest Mansion in Lexington KY on Hamburg Place Farm - Part 1 of 3

Take The Final Tour with Us Before Meadowcrest Mansion in Lexington, KY on the Hamburg Place Farm is forever gone. Tour with Kim Soper, Realtor - Part 1 of 3. See Part 1 in the Video below: Click here for Part 2 of the Final Tour of Meadowcrest Mansion Click here for Part 3 of the Final Tour of ... Read more about Final Day of Meadowcrest Mansion in Lexington KY on Hamburg Place Farm - Part 1 of 3

2022 Greetings from Lexington, KY And The Upcoming Real Estate Market

Hello and Greetings from beautiful Lexington, KY! It’s a new year and 2022 is already in full swing with life and real estate. My phone has already been ringing off the hook this year. Today, I had a call from New Jersey and Portland, Oregon. Both calls were folks interested in moving to ... Read more about 2022 Greetings from Lexington, KY And The Upcoming Real Estate Market

Building A Home and New Construction Homes in Lexington, KY

Hey friends, Kim in Kentucky and what a beautiful day here this fall in the Bluegrass State. I am out today enjoying the 68 degree fall day. And I'm just checking out that beautiful ranch that's being built there in the background for some of my clients, who's moving to Lexington from the Western ... Read more about Building A Home and New Construction Homes in Lexington, KY

Get Out of Your Lexington KY Neighborhood And Explore Kentucky This Fall Weekend!

Hey guys, Kim Soper of ExploreLexingtonKY.com. But I'm off the grid. I'm not exploring Lexington today, but I am exploring parts of Kentucky. It's fall. It's October and the weather's so perfect. Get out of your neighborhood and explore all the great places in Kentucky. You can do so many day ... Read more about Get Out of Your Lexington KY Neighborhood And Explore Kentucky This Fall Weekend!

Take a Day Trip to Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, KY

Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky is special. And unique. And super pretty. And a whole lot of fun! Just a few days left in this current fall meet as races are happening daily until October 30th. New this year and due to Covid, you must purchase tickets in advance in order to enter the ... Read more about Take a Day Trip to Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, KY

Red State BBQ is a Hidden Gem in Lexington, KY

Don’t let the exterior fool ya! I know its not the fanciest place, but the BBQ at Red State BBQ will be worth the wait. All types of BBQ options and an assortment of good sides like the beer cheese grits. Plenty of freshly made desserts and you can even take-home beer cheese for your ... Read more about Red State BBQ is a Hidden Gem in Lexington, KY

New Listing Alert - Beautiful Ranch in South Lexington!

Wednesdays don't get any better than this! Gorgeous ranch just hit the Lexington, KY real estate market! They Say Fall is The Perfect Time to Fall in Love, They were Talking about 909 Lily Drive Lexington, KY 40504 Ready to experience love at first sight? This gorgeous ranch in South Lexington ... Read more about New Listing Alert - Beautiful Ranch in South Lexington!

Doodles in Lexington's NoLi district Is Great Spot for Breakfast & Lunch

Celebrating National Pancake Day, the only way I know how! Kicked off my day at Doodles in Downtown Lexington KY in the North Lime district for their sought after pancakes called Johnny Cakes. They did not disappoint! Breakfast is good for morning and brunch but does your family ever eat breakfast ... Read more about Doodles in Lexington's NoLi district Is Great Spot for Breakfast & Lunch

How To Turn A House into Your Kentucky Home

For me, it isn’t really about the rooms or space, but it is about the memories I’ve shared with friends and family. I know, I know, that is the typical vanilla response you hear all the time. But here is what I always share with those buyers moving to Kentucky for the first time. ... Read more about How To Turn A House into Your Kentucky Home

Best Place for a Burger in Lexington, KY

Calling all cheeseburger lovers! This is not a drill. This Saturday is National Cheeseburger Day. So, to celebrate, I'm giving you a list of the most unique places to grab a cheeseburger in Lexington, KY this weekend: Listed in no order: *Oscar Diggs – 155 N. Limestone in Downtown Lexington. ... Read more about Best Place for a Burger in Lexington, KY

My Favorite Campgrounds Near Lexington KY

It may be the end of summer, but there's still time to get in some last-minute fun in the sun! And what better way to celebrate early September and the start of fall than with a fun filled weekend at one of Central Kentucky's best camping sites. I've been to several over the years, but I have to ... Read more about My Favorite Campgrounds Near Lexington KY

Check out the Adam Rankin House, The Oldest House in Lexington And Where the Famous Burrows Mustard Was Born

I will admit I'm a Heinz Ketchup kind of person. Not a mustard fan at all. But if Burrows Mustard which was made right here in Lexington was still around, I am pretty sure it would go great with a giant pretzel! Why am I talking about mustard on a post about the oldest house in Lexington? Well this ... Read more about Check out the Adam Rankin House, The Oldest House in Lexington And Where the Famous Burrows Mustard Was Born

Take it From a Kentucky Native - Best Quick Day Road Trip From Lexington, KY Is The Red River Gorge Area

Hey friends. It's Kim Soper of ExploreLexingtonKY.com. And I'm not exploring Lexington tonight. It's Tuesday. I'm exploring Miguel's pizza. Can you see it up there in the. Red River Gorge? Miguel's opened here in the early 80s. So I've been coming here since I was a kid, just walking on the ... Read more about Take it From a Kentucky Native - Best Quick Day Road Trip From Lexington, KY Is The Red River Gorge Area

Check out My Favorite Low Key Pizza Place in Lexington, KY

I love getting out on the weekends and exploring local businesses in Lexington! This past weekend I visited a local gem. If you have never been to Puccini's Pizza... all I can say is run! You have got to check out their famous specialty pizzas! I cannot say enough good things about it. I loved it ... Read more about Check out My Favorite Low Key Pizza Place in Lexington, KY

Best Lighting Stores in Lexington KY

Wanting to make some home upgrades without breaking the bank? New lighting goes a long way and can totally change the look and feel of a room. Here is a list of the best places to shop for light fixtures in Lexington. Check out Breckers Lighting, Wiseway Supply formally Kentucky Lighting, ... Read more about Best Lighting Stores in Lexington KY

Graze in Downtown Lexington Is a Fabulous Restaurant Not to Miss

I took your advice and made a trip to Graze at the Woodlands. Wow! What a recommendation! I don't know why I have never been there before, but I can promise you I will go back! My favorite part about my visit was the tacos and the small batch drinks. This place is so special because the decor is ... Read more about Graze in Downtown Lexington Is a Fabulous Restaurant Not to Miss