Buying Land in Kentucky: Get the Septic Site Evaluation Before Inspections End
4 min read A perc test failure is the most expensive surprise in Central Kentucky land buying, and it is also the easiest one to avoid. Before you close on a lot in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln or Mercer County, get the county health department’s site evaluation done first. If the soil will not support a […]
Central Kentucky Housing Market Report: September 2026
6 min read September 2026 housing market report for Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer counties. Active listings climbed in every county compared to a year ago, mortgage rates ended the month above 7%, and homes that sold still closed between 94% and 99% of list price. Here is what the Flexmls numbers show, how July […]
Boyle County Property Tax, Explained: The PVA, the Sheriff, and Two Bills Some Danville Owners Get
5 min read Boyle County sends one property tax bill a year, mailed by the Sheriff’s Office, and it can carry more than one taxing district’s charge on it. The state, the county and the City of Danville share that single bill. School taxes are the exception. Depending on which district your property sits in, […]
Kentucky Homestead Exemption: Who Qualifies and How to Apply in Boyle County
4 min read Kentucky’s homestead exemption takes $49,100 off the assessed value of your primary home before property tax is calculated. You qualify if you own and live in the home on January 1 and you turn 65 during the year, or if you are totally disabled. It does not apply itself. You file with […]
Is Central Kentucky a Buyer’s Market Right Now?
Is Central Kentucky a Buyer’s Market Right Now? Nationally, yes. Locally, it's more complicated than the headlines suggest. Redfin reported that U.S. home sellers outnumbered buyers by 57.9 percent in August, the widest gap in its records going back to 2013. That is a real shift in leverage. But leverage at the national level and leverage […]
Kristy Lawrence | Central KY REALTOR® | Zen Door Real Estate
Ask anyone who’s bought, sold, or built a home with Kristy Lawrence and they’ll tell you the same thing: she makes the whole process feel smooth, enjoyable, and a lot less stressful. Since earning her real estate license in 2020, Kristy has helped dozens of Central Kentucky families reach their real estate goals. Licensed: 2020 […]
Sarah Cain | Central KY REALTOR® | Zen Door Real Estate
Ask anyone who’s worked with Sarah Cain and they’ll tell you the same thing: buying or selling a home with her feels exciting, not overwhelming. A lifelong Central Kentucky native, Sarah is proud to serve the community she has always called home. Roots: Lifelong Central KY Native Education: University of Kentucky Focus: First-Time Buyers A […]
Ryan Shannon | Central KY REALTOR® | Zen Door Real Estate
Ryan Shannon’s start in real estate wasn’t a smooth one, and that’s exactly why he’s good at it. Before he could help anyone else buy a home, he had to learn how to buy one himself, the hard way. Serves: Central Kentucky Role: REALTOR® Focus: First-Time Buyers & Investors Started With: A 2008 Foreclosure Flip […]
Lee Van Lew | Central KY REALTOR® | Zen Door Real Estate
Ask anyone who’s worked with Lee Van Lew and they’ll tell you the same thing: you never have to wonder what’s happening or what comes next. Lee is a REALTOR® serving Boyle County and the surrounding Central Kentucky area, and his goal is simple: make buying or selling as clear, comfortable, and stress-free as possible. […]
Sherry Raines | Central KY REALTOR® | Zen Door Real Estate
With more than 20 years of experience as a residential and commercial REALTOR®, Sherry Raines has seen just about every kind of real estate situation, and she knows how to guide her clients through each one with confidence. Experience: 20+ Years Base: Danville, KY Focus: Relocation & Military Families Experience in Every Area Sherry specializes […]