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Are Ranch homes all the rage in Louisville?

Ranch homes for sale Louisville ky

Much like spray cheese, Black Friday and a good ol’ cheeseburger, the ranch style home is unique to America, capturing the hearts of homeowners for years.  Ranch homes first came to existence in the 1920s but were coined “ramblers” at the time. By the 1950s, the ranch home swept the nation and was by far the most popular choice, albeit transforming overtime to several variations including the California, storybook, suburban, raised, and split-level ranch. There are plenty of neighborhoods who feature a large number of ranch homes for sale. If you’re trying to find a ranch home for  $500,000 and up, you’ll love neighborhoods like Norton Commons and Rock Springs. For ranches from 350-500k, Barbourmeade, Brownsboro Park, and Hurstbourne have lots of options.  Ranches in the 150k-350k price range are the hardest to find, most sought after homes.  Apple Valley, Ashbrooke, Austin Woods, Barbizon Place, Barbour Manor, ...

Can I Get Homeowners Insurance If I Have a Pool?

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Video courtesy of Bob DeVito with Commonwealth Insurance Services. Contact Bob at 502-657-0906 or bdevito@commonwealthins.net with any home insurance questions.

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Can I get homeowners insurance if I have a pool?

In short, the answer is most likely yes. However, each situation is different so a discussion with your insurance agent is your best bet. In many cases, your homeowners insurance will cover damages to your pool due to storms, falling trees, etc. Depending on your basic coverage limitations, your insurance agent might suggest increasing your coverage based on the size of the pool and any other accessories such as a deck or slides.

You will also want to take a look at your liability coverage. It will likely be suggested that you extend your coverage with...