Caley St. John - Realtor, Keller Williams Bluegrass

08/22/2022

⭐️ Case of the Mondays Got You Down? ⭐️

Try these favorite spots in Lexington for Happy Hour this week!

🍸 Blue Sushi Sake Grill -- 105 Summit at Fritz Farm

🍸 Corto Lima - 101 W. Short St.

🍸 Bluegrass Tavern - 115 Cheapside St.

🍸 Minglewood - 159 N. Limestone St.

🍸 Sedona Taphouse - 3600 Palomar Centre Dr.

What other restaurant and bar locations do you recommend for an after-work visit?

👉 If you're interested in learning more about the home buying process or starting the journey to getting preapproved, contact me to setup a no-obligation consultation!

👉 If you're considering putting your home on the market, contact me for a free, no-obligation home value report and see what your home could be worth!

☎️ 859-556-1309
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📩 https://caleystjohn.kw.com/contact

08/19/2022

⭐️ Ready to Upgrade Your Bedroom for Better Sleep? ⭐️

Here are 12 tips to adjust the energy flow in your bedroom to get a great night of sleep!

📌 Position your bed centrally in your room
📌 Avoid mirrors within the sight-line of the bed
📌 Maximize airflow with adjustable blinds
📌 Limit electronic devices and screens
📌 Add a bedside table to both sides of the bed
📌 Use natural bedding and eco-friendly materials
📌 Choose soothing, muted color tones
📌 Use candles and low-light bulbs
📌 Keeps all drawers/door closed when not in use
📌 Invest in a solid headboard
📌 Move your bookshelf to a different room
📌 Only have books you're currently reading in the room

👉 If you're interested in learning more about the home buying process or starting the journey to getting preapproved, contact me to setup a no-obligation consultation!

👉 If you're considering putting your home on the market, contact me for a free, no-obligation home value report and see what your home could be worth!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]
📩 https://caleystjohn.kw.com/contact

08/18/2022

⭐️ Make Sure You Tackle These Tasks First in Your New Home ⭐️

Your first days moving into your new home can be so exciting. Here are some of the things you should make sure to do as soon as possible once you've closed and started moving in:

📌 Secure your home.... Change the locks and any codes to garage doors, security systems, etc

📌 Purchase or review your home warranty.... Make sure you know exactly what's covered and how to make a claim

📌 Connect the Utilities.... Check with local providers to see what type of verification you need, the setup process, and how far in advance you should schedule turn-on

📌 Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.... Most experts recommend changing the batteries in detectors every 6 months

📌 Use your inspection report as a to-do list for maintenance.... Make sure you address items that could cause issues later to prevent more costly repairs

📌 Refresh the paint.... It will be much easier to paint before you start move in, so you don't have to work around furniture

📌 Refresh the flooring.... Have floors steam cleaned before moving in furniture and consider replacing old carpet

📌 Find the circuit box and emergency shut off valves.... Label individual circuits and valves by room or appliance so you don't have to struggle or waste time in an emergency

📌 Create a maintenance schedule.... General rule of thumb, budget for around 1% of the home's purchase price each year for repairs

👉 If you're interested in learning more about the home buying process or starting the journey to getting preapproved, contact me to setup a no-obligation consultation!

👉 If you're considering putting your home on the market, contact me for a free, no-obligation home value report and see what your home could be worth!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]
📩 https://caleystjohn.kw.com/contact

08/15/2022

⭐️ Featured Listing ⭐️

Check out this home in the desirable Masterson Station neighborhood! Let's meet for coffee and go see it!

🏡872 Winding Oak Trail, Lexington KY 40511
🛌 3 beds, 🛁 2.5 baths, 2,200 Sq. Ft.
List Price: $320,000

📸 More Details and Photos:
https://www.flexmls.com/share/7NUge/872-Winding-Oak-Trl-Lexington-KY-40511

Listing Agent:
Anne Hudson, Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties

Call/text me today to schedule your showing!
☎️ 859-556-1309
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Not quite what you're looking for? Download my free app to browse listings as they go to market, see what you can afford for a new home, start the preapproval process, and more!

Download the app: https://app.kw.com/KW2FC2FV2

08/06/2022

⭐️ Continuing to prepare your home for sale? ⭐️

Spend some time cleaning up the living room! You want buyers to be able to imagine themselves in the space, so create a living room space that’s welcoming, clean, and neutral in style. Remember, the goal is to appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers!

Here’s some items to remember:

✔️ Clean the sofa and chairs
✔️ Invest in some throw pillows and maybe a small blanket to make the room feel inviting, but don’t go overboard!
✔️ Consider an area rug to bring the room together
✔️ Hide magazines, knick-knacks, family photos, and any clutter that’s accumulated
✔️ Hide wires from the TV and any other electronic equipment
✔️ Clean or update light fixtures

Prepping your home to sell doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. These small details can make a huge difference!

👉 If you're considering putting your home on the market, contact me for a free, no-obligation home value report and see what your home could be worth!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]
📩 https://caleystjohn.kw.com/contact

08/05/2022

⭐️ Ready to add to your reading list? ⭐️

If you're new to real estate investing or thinking about getting started, here are some top book recommendations to jump start your research!

📘 The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller

📘 The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner

📘What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow by Frank Gallinelli

📘Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat by David Greene

📘How to Invest in Real Estate by Joshua Dorkin & Brandon Turner

📘 Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate by Brian Murphy

📘 The ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy

Leave a comment with other books you recommend for new investors!

👉 If you're interested in learning more about the home buying process or starting the journey to getting preapproved, contact me to setup a no-obligation consultation!

👉 If you're considering putting your home on the market, contact me for a free, no-obligation home value report and see what your home could be worth!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]
📩 https://caleystjohn.kw.com/contact

08/04/2022

⭐️ You know what they say, "Location, Location, Location"! ⭐️

Where you buy is often just as important as the home itself. When you're considering the best home for you, take some time to check out the neighborhood.

Here are a few tips to make sure the neighborhood is right for you!

📌 Drop by the home once in each of these 3 times: morning, mid-day, evening/night. This will give you an idea of typical traffic, neighborhood activity, and any potential noise issues.

📌 Test run your commute to common destinations. See what it's like driving from the home to work, daycare, or anywhere you know you'll go regularly to see if its a commute you can live with.

📌 Find out how far away your home is from preferred grocery stores, restaurants, services, or other amenities you'll use on a regular basis.

📌 Even if you don't have kids, check out the local school district. The quality of the school district (although the school district could always change in the area!) can impact the future value of your home when it's time to find the next buyer.

👉 If you're interested in learning more about the home buying process or starting the journey to getting preapproved, contact me to setup a no-obligation consultation!

👉 If you're considering putting your home on the market, contact me for a free, no-obligation home value report and see what your home could be worth!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]
📩 https://caleystjohn.kw.com/contact

08/04/2022

⭐️ Featured Listing ⭐️

🏡 104 Woods Point Circle, Georgetown KY 40356 🏡
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
1,423 Sq. Ft.

📸 More Details and Photos:
https://pages.kw.com/caley-st.-john/826574/104woodspointcircle.html

👉 Call/text me today to schedule your showing!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]

👉 Have you thought about getting your home on the market? Contact me today for your no-obligation home valuation report and see what your home could be worth!

Not quite what you're looking for? Download my free app to browse listings as they go to market, see what you can afford for a new home, start the preapproval process, and more!

Download the app: https://app.kw.com/KW2FC2FV2

Listing Agents:
Kevin Bradley, Keller Williams Legacy Group

Absolutely gorgeous 3-bedroom ranch that is only 2-years old - all you need to do is move in! You need to see this gem for yourself. Fantastic open floor plan boasts beautiful, low-maintenance flooring throughout. Living room is large with ample space to relax or entertain. Kitchen is spacious with....

08/03/2022

⭐️ Check out this easy bread recipe that will blow the store bought loaves away! ⭐️

Bread is a staple in almost any home, but store-bought versions often have extra ingredients and preservatives that aren't as appealing.

Here's all the ingredients you'll need to make your own bread at home!

- 3 cups bread flour (brands like King Arthur have limited organic ingredients you can feel good about!)
- 1.5 cups water
- 1.5 teaspoons yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Butter for pan

That's it! Here's the link to view the full recipe and baking tips:

https://my.whisk.com/recipes/1074e6246f9331341bfb2cc391d13bbc392

If you give it a try, come back and leave comment to let me know what you think!

👉 If you're interested in learning more about the home buying process or starting the journey to getting preapproved, contact me to setup a no-obligation consultation!

👉 If you're considering putting your home on the market, contact me for a free, no-obligation home value report and see what your home could be worth!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]
📩 https://caleystjohn.kw.com/contact

08/03/2022

⭐️ Featured Listing ⭐️

🏡 141 Grace Ln, Nicholasville KY 40356 🏡
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
3,412 Sq. Ft.

📸 More Details and Photos:
https://pages.kw.com/caley-st.-john/826574/141graceln.html

Call/text me today to schedule your showing!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]

Not quite what you're looking for? Download my free app to browse listings as they go to market, see what you can afford for a new home, start the preapproval process, and more!

Download the app: https://app.kw.com/KW2FC2FV2

Listing Agents:
Michelle Gunter, Bluegrass Home Group

This beautifull home will not disappoint! This 4 bedroom 3 full bath home is updated throughout with hardwood floors on the main level, gorgeous Kitchen & Baths, Spacious rooms. 2 Lauundry rooms, Fantastic sunroom, amazing outdoor entertaing space from covered patio with outdoor grilling station, co...

08/02/2022

⭐️ Ready to sell? Here are low-cost ideas to prepare your kitchen before you list! ⭐️

Kitchens are one of the biggest deciding factors for buyers (as well as bathrooms!), so it only makes sense when you've decided to sell to spend some time making your kitchen look its best.

According to Home Advisor, the average kitchen remodel can cost around $20,000. However, you don't necessarily need to drop that kind of cash to make a huge impact on the look and feel of your kitchen space!

Here are some low-cost updates you can make that will make a huge difference when its time for listing photos and buyer showings:

📌 Start with a clean slate! Clean up countertops and remove clutter to make the kitchen feel bigger and more spacious.

📌 Fresh paint can change the entire look of a room! Opt for light, neutral colors. Citrus shades are also popular and work well in kitchens.

📌 Freshen up cabinets! Replace or update doorknobs and drawer pulls and repaint any chipped doors.

📌 Update the lighting! Replace dated light fixtures and thoroughly clean fixtures to make the kitchen feel brand new.

These small tips are all simple DIY projects that will be easy on your pocketbook, but make a noticeable difference when its time to price your home.

👉 If you're considering putting your home on the market, contact me for a free, no-obligation home value report and see what your home could be worth!

👉 If you're interested in learning more about the home buying process or starting the journey to getting preapproved, contact me to setup a no-obligation consultation!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]
📩 https://caleystjohn.kw.com/contact

08/01/2022

⭐️ Are you ready to make a move? ⭐️

According to a recent report by Apartment List, average rent prices increased 3.7% in Lexington month-over-month in May. This is compared to the 1.2% average national increase.

Now may be a good time to look into homeownership!

👉 If you're interested in learning more about the home buying process or starting the journey to getting preapproved, contact me to setup a no-obligation consultation!

👉 If you're considering putting your home on the market, contact me for a free, no-obligation home value report and see what your home could be worth!

☎️ 859-556-1309
📧 [email protected]
📩 https://caleystjohn.kw.com/contact