YOUR EAST LOUISVILLE SPECIALIST
Is your next house in East Louisville?
Clarity, confidence, and care from someone who’s made this kind of move four times.
If you’re moving closer to family or in for a job, the hard part isn’t the listing. It’s knowing which pocket of the corridor actually fits your life. I’ve made that kind of move four times, including Seattle to Louisville. I know this stretch from Lake Forest to Notting Hill.
Maybe you're moving to be closer to family or for a new employment opportunity — I've relocated across the country four times myself, including the move that brought us here. Maybe this is your first house, and you'd rather have someone walk you through it than just hand you a listing. Either way, I know the Shelbyville Road corridor, from Lake Forest to Notting Hill — the schools, the commutes, and which communities fit which stage of life.
Regardless of where you are in the process, your reason for moving, or your stage of life, my promise is to provide you with guidance that gives you clarity at every step, so you're confident in every decision and receive care in every interaction throughout the process.
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Where do you want to start?
If you’re moving closer to family or in for a job, the hard part isn’t the listing. It’s knowing which pocket of the corridor actually fits your life. I’ve made that kind of move four times, including Seattle to Louisville. I know this stretch from Lake Forest to Notting Hill.
Find Communities
Find your home from Lake Forest to Locust Grove, along Shelbyville Road.
First-Time Buyers
Unsure where — or how — to start? We'll walk through it with you one step at a time.
Let's Talk About Your Move
Tell me where you’re coming from, what you need, and where you want to be.
Low Rate Holding you Back?
Sitting on a great rate, but the house no longer fits? Check the five numbers first.
Find Communities
Find your home in the Lake Forest to Locust Grove along Shelbyville Road.
First-Time Buyers
Unsure where how to start? We'll walk through it with you one step at a time.
Let's Talk About Your Move
Where you’re coming from, what you need, and where you want to be.
Low Rate Holding you Back?
Sitting on a great rate, but the house no longer fits? Check the five numbers first.
MY STORY
Someone who's actually done it — not just sold it.
After 35 years in the software world, I’m helping people do something I’ve lived through more than once: moving. Moving because our family was growing. Moving for a new job. Moving to be closer to family.
My wife and I relocated across the country four times. The last one was Seattle to Louisville, to be near our kids and grandkids. I know the part that never shows up on a listing — the timing, the second-guessing, the “are we doing the right thing for our family?”
That is the work. Not pushing a house, but helping you step into a new home — or step away from the one you have — with clarity at each step, confidence in each decision, and care from someone who has unpacked a few boxes..
COMMUNITIES I SERVE
East Louisville, along the Shelbyville Road corridor.
I focus on East Louisville — specifically the neighborhoods along the Shelbyville Road corridor, between the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265) and the Shelby County line. That is where I call home and the place I am excited to share with you.
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Arlington Meadows
Farther east toward Fisherville — more space, a bit more of a drive, a different pace.
Ashmore-Woods
An established East End neighborhood offering traditional single-family homes along the corridor.
Beckley Woods
Established, wooded, low-traffic streets tucked into the Lake Forest/Beckley area — good for buyers who want a settled neighborhood feel.
Brookfield
Established brick-and-yard neighborhood for buyers who want quiet and a short hop to Shelbyville Road.
Chestnut Glen
Smaller, settled street grid; good if you want East End access without a huge lot.
Copperfield
Tree-lined streets and traditional brick homes, with easy access to the Gene Snyder and I-64 — a solid choice for commuters who still want a quiet, established feel.
Lake Forest
Established, wooded, low-traffic streets tucked into the Lake Forest /Beckley area — good for buyers who want a settled neighborhood feel. (Steve I need image and link.)
Locust Creek
Homes near the Historic Locust Grove estate and its surrounding green space — a good fit for buyers who want history and nature close.
Valhalla Vista
Sits along the Valhalla Golf Club (a Jack Nicklaus design) — a quieter pocket for buyers drawn to golf-course living.
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What clients say
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Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve never bought in Louisville. Where do we start?
With a conversation about your move — timing, budget, and what “home” needs to feel like. Then we walk East Louisville neighborhoods along the Shelbyville Road corridor so you’re choosing a street, not just a listing.
We’re moving from out of state. Can you help from where we are now?
Yes. My family made that Seattle-to-Louisville jump. I can do video tours, a simple timeline, and a local short list so you’re not flying in blind.
Do I need to be pre-approved before we look?
It isn’t required to talk. It is required to write a strong offer here. If you don’t have a lender yet, I can point you to people who work well with relocating buyers. Let’s talk and I’ll walk you through it.
What should I budget besides the purchase price?
Plan for earnest money, inspection, appraisal, lender fees, title/closing costs, and moving. A good rule of thumb in this market is roughly 2–4% on the buy side, plus whatever you need to get settled. We’ll run real numbers before you fall in love with a house.
I’m selling too. Do we list first or buy first?
Depends on your equity, your next house, and your risk comfort. I’ll map sell-first, buy-first, and overlap so you don’t end up in between homes — or carrying two payments.
We’re sitting on a low rate. Does that mean we have to stay?
Not always. I’ll run five numbers with you before anyone talks about listing. Sometimes the answer is stay. Sometimes it isn’t.
How is East Louisville different from the rest of the city?
It’s the corridor between the Gene Snyder (I-265) and the Shelby County line — established neighborhoods, schools, and an easier commute than fighting downtown every day. I focus there on purpose so the advice is specific.
Contact Me
I’m ready to answer your questions and help you make this move with a clear plan.
