Mara Hollis Real Estate by Kenwood Realty Group

10/04/2026

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10/01/2026

Charming Corner-Lot Ranch in Eastwood - Nestled in a sought-after neighborhood, cherished by the same owner since 2001, it is ready for a new chapter. This 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch offers 1576 sq ft of cozy and comfortable living space on a desirable 0.19 acre corner lot in the Eastwood Subdivision. Solid bones, great location, endless potential. Don't miss this rare opportunity-schedule your showing today!

07/17/2026

Market Updates with Mara:

Bottom line: Mortgage rates have stayed hovering around 6%. Inventory is loosening region-wide and price growth has flattened, but Fayette proper is still tighter than the surrounding counties.

BGR Central Kentucky Region

• May 2026: 1,445 homes sold, up 5% YoY with median price at $295,000, a 1% decline from $297,295 last year 

• Single-family home prices dipped less than 1% to $298,000, while townhouse/condo prices fell 8% to $267,000 

• Inventory hit 4,189 homes for sale in May — the highest May total since 2019, with 31 straight months of YoY inventory growth 

• Months of supply sits at 2.9, up slightly from 2.8 last year but trending down through the year as sales outpace listings 

• Total sales volume hit $498 million for the month (+5% YoY); year-to-date volume is $1.8 billion, up 9% 

Lexington/Fayette specifically

• Median home price ~$359,500, up 10.6% YoY (per Houzeo, using June data) — this is above the regional figure and worth flagging as a discrepancy depending on data source (MLS-wide vs. Fayette-only).

• Only 1,307 homes on market in Fayette in June, months of supply just 1.41 — noticeably tighter than the 38-county average

• Bluegrass Realtors MLS pegged Fayette median around $350,000.

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

OFF MARKET 12.81 Acre Luxury Kentucky Horse Farm for sale in Wi******er KY! Call me today 859-699-6259

07/16/2026

Any buyers looking for a luxury off market 12.81 acre farm in Wi******er, KY, give me call today! 859-699-6259

Combining luxury living with horse-ready infrastructure, this property is perfectly suited as a private residence, equestrian estate, or executive retreat.

Property Highlights

5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
6,284 SF Finished Living Area
12.81 Acres
Built in 2022
Additional 1,545 SF Unfinished Space
Attached & Detached Garages (5+ Bays)

Luxury Amenities

Resort-style heated in-ground pool
Private home theater
Dedicated home gym
Custom basement bar & entertainment area
Four fireplaces
Gourmet chef's kitchen with premium appliances
Walk-in closets throughout
Designer finishes and custom craftsmanship
Basketball court
Private shooting range
Detached workshop/garage

Equestrian Features

Fully fenced and cross-fenced acreage
Horse-ready infrastructure already in place
Excellent pasture layout
Ideal for horses, hobby farming, or private recreational use
Room to add additional barns, riding arena, or expanded equestrian facilities

Prime Bluegrass Location

Enjoy complete privacy while remaining close to
Central Kentucky's premier destinations:
8 minutes to Hamburg Pavilion
8 minutes to Downtown Wi******er
30 minutes to Keeneland Race Course
30 minutes to Blue Grass Airport
35 minutes to the Kentucky Horse Park
12 acres farm in Wi******er

07/04/2026

Market Update with Mara:

• Median sale price is roughly $330K–$340K, with estimates ranging up to $365K depending on the source — up 2.2% per square foot year-over-year, though the raw median was actually down 2.3% in the most recent month reported. 
• Homes are moving in about 53 days (down 5.36% year-over-year), with a moderate 2.12-month supply of inventory, and properties selling for about 97.97% of asking price. 
• Bluegrass Realtors reported stronger new-listing flow heading into 2026, with months of inventory moving toward roughly 4 to 5 months in January  — a notable loosening from the tight 2020–2022 years.

Balanced, not frenzied

• The market remains a seller’s market particularly for homes priced under $400,000, though inventory is improving slightly from recent lows.  Annual appreciation is estimated around 3-4% for 2026, considered healthy and sustainable. 
• 10.92% of homes sold above asking (down sharply from 20.08% a year earlier), while homes with price reductions jumped from 51.52% to 67.25%  — a real shift toward buyer leverage, especially on overpriced listings.

Bottom line: it’s a more negotiable market than 2021–2023 for buyers, but well-priced homes under $400K in good school zones are still moving fast — pricing accuracy and presentation matter more now than they did during the frenzy years, since two-thirds of listings are seeing price cuts.

06/11/2026

This is true, but there are always creative solutions to these problems. I may have a viable option that would help reduce the cost of building or remodeling. If you’re looking to build or buy, call me today if you’re interested. 859-699-6259

Regulatory costs including permits, building codes, inspections, and design standards now make up 26.4% of the average new home's sale price, adding $131,734 to the typical $499,500 home and rising nearly 40% in just five years, according to a new National Association of Home Builders study.

06/02/2026

Market Updates with Mara

Inventory has now posted 30 months of consecutive year-over-year growth.

Year-to-date, new listings remain up 8% compared to 2025.

Nationally, home sales didn’t change year-over-year, signaling the strength of the regional market.

For the year, sales were up 5% with 3,986 transactions completed compared to 3,784 last year.

New construction sales hit the highest April number in almost two decades with a year-over-year increase of 6% in 2026.

Pending sales were up 9% year-to-date.

Considering buying or selling? Let’s work together! Give me a call today for your free consultation!
859-699-6259

05/28/2026

Market Updates with Mara: