Stephanie Stewart - Realtor

08/02/2026

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08/02/2026

🏡 LUXURY PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT | Prospect, Kentucky

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a private luxury retreat that feels like a mountain resort—without leaving Louisville—this one deserves a look.

📍8501 Wolf Pen Branch Rd.
💰Offered at $3,995,000

Situated on nearly five wooded acres, this stunning custom timber estate offers over 11,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space featuring soaring ceilings, walls of glass, a spectacular chef’s kitchen, spa-inspired primary suite, infinity-edge pool with waterfall, pool house, and an incredible walkout lower level designed for entertaining. Every detail was created to blend luxury with the surrounding natural landscape.

Whether you’re actively searching or simply love touring Kentucky’s most exceptional homes, this is one you’ll want to see.

If you’d like a private tour of this home—or any luxury property in Kentucky or Southern Indiana—I’d love to help.

📲 Stephanie Stewart
Licensed REALTOR® | Kentucky & Indiana
Homepage Realty

Listing courtesy of Jon Mand and Brandon R. Jones, Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Source: Metro Search MLS #1717069.

Home for sale at 8501 Wolf Pen Branch Rd Prospect, KY 40059, with MLS 1717069.

07/11/2026

I’ve had several people ask me about the new federal housing law that’s been in the news and whether it’s actually going to make buying a home more affordable.

The short answer is… maybe someday, but I wouldn’t expect it to make a noticeable difference anytime soon.

I like the idea of removing unnecessary barriers to building more homes. We absolutely need more inventory. But building neighborhoods takes years, not months. Builders are still dealing with high land prices, labor shortages, material costs and financing expenses. Those challenges don’t disappear because a new law was signed.

I also think some of the headlines make it sound like home prices are about to come down, and I just don’t see that happening. The biggest hurdle for many of my buyers isn’t only the price of the home—it’s the monthly payment. Mortgage rates, insurance and property taxes all play a huge role in affordability, and this law doesn’t directly change those.

I’d love to see more starter homes built because that’s where so many first-time buyers are struggling. If this helps increase housing inventory over the next several years, that’s a positive. I just think it’s important to have realistic expectations.

As always, real estate is local. What’s happening nationally doesn’t always reflect what we’re seeing here in Louisville and Southern Indiana, so I’ll be watching how this actually impacts our market.

If you’d like to read the article yourself, here’s the link:
https://www.wlky.com/article/new-housing-law-takes-effect-trumps-signature-lower-prices/71905198

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you think this will make a meaningful difference for buyers?

Experts say it will have a meaningful impact on housing costs, but not overnight.

07/06/2026

George Washington's Mount Vernon. Alexander Hamilton's Manhattan home. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. The Founding Fathers owned some of the most iconic real estate in American history — but what would these properties fetch on the open market today?

We asked top historic home valuation experts to weigh in.

07/06/2026

Homebuyers are shifting from “waiting for the perfect market” to “finding the right strategy.”

That’s the real story here.

Yes, affordability is still a challenge. Prices are higher than many buyers want, and interest rates are still very much part of the conversation. But Bank of America’s latest homebuyer report shows more people are starting to believe buying still makes sense, especially when the right home, location, and long-term plan line up.

As a Louisville Realtor, I’m seeing the same thing locally. Buyers are more careful, more payment-conscious, and asking smarter questions. That’s a good thing. The goal is not to rush into a house just because headlines say the market is changing. The goal is to understand your numbers, know your options, and make a confident move when the right opportunity appears.

Perfect markets rarely announce themselves. Prepared buyers are the ones who benefit when things start to shift.

Stephanie Stewart
Homepage Realty

An increasing number of homeowners could be on the move.

07/03/2026

This is something I’ll be watching closely.

Louisville Metro is looking at possible changes to the Land Development Code that could make it easier to build more “missing middle” housing, like duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and smaller multi-unit properties.

From a real estate perspective, I do think Louisville needs more housing options. Affordability is a real issue, and part of that comes down to supply. When there aren’t enough homes available, prices stay under pressure. Zoning may not be the most exciting topic, but it absolutely affects what gets built, where growth happens, and how neighborhoods change over time.

At the same time, these changes need to be done thoughtfully. Parking, infrastructure, neighborhood character, and responsible development all matter. More housing is important, but how we do it matters too.

For homeowners, buyers, sellers, and investors, this is worth paying attention to. Zoning changes can impact property values, redevelopment potential, and the long-term direction of certain areas.

Article:

The Louisville Metro Office of Planning proposed changes Wednesday that would expand housing types in traditional neighborhood areas and near commercial corridors.

06/08/2026

🏠 Just sold - 1009 Verity Way, Goshen, KY 40026

This one took patients, strategy, and trust.

The sellers had their home on the market for months with offers coming in too low. The feedback was clear, buyers wanted updates so we pivoted. We made strategic improvements, reposition the listing, and found the right Buyer.

This is what happens when you trust the process and work with an agent who won’t settle for less than you deserve.

Thinking about buying or selling? I’m one call away.
📲502-298-1035

Stephanie Stewart – Homepage Realty
Kentucky & Indiana license Realtor
6+ years of experience

06/08/2026

Just sold! 🏡 A journey of trust and transformation. After months on the market, strategic updates turned this home into a buyer’s dream, closing at a price the sellers loved.

From a rental to their main home, it's been a pleasure working with these clients again. Ready to buy or sell? Let’s connect and make your real estate goals a reality! 📲 502-298-1035

Stephanie Stewart | HomePage Realty

05/22/2026

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