Life Lately, Local Gems & The Spring Market Surge

Lately, life has felt like a beautiful, high-speed blur. We just wrapped up our "crazy birthday season" by celebrating Greg’s big day -meaning I finally get a breather until my own birthday in May! Between family milestones and a real estate market that has officially shifted into high gear, there is so much to share from around Louisville this week.

🏠 The Louisville Spring Market is Here

If you've been waiting for a sign to look at the market, this is it. Real estate picked up dramatically this week; our team scheduled 9 listing appointments in just seven days!

With mortgage rates recently dipping as low as 5.98%, we are seeing a significant "spring surge". Buyers are jumping off the sidelines, leading to increased showing activity and much faster sales timelines across Jefferson County.

✈️ Luxury Real Estate & Desert Heat

Next week, I’m heading to Palm Springs, CA, for the Keller Williams Luxury Pro Speaker Series. I was looking forward to some "mild" California weather, only to discover the forecast is calling for highs over 100 degrees! ☀️

To prep for the heat (and lean into those summer vibes early), I found the perfect new spring purse at Target. It’s the ideal accessory for a desert getaway and the sunny days we have ahead of us back home.

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day & A Family Tradition

St. Patrick’s Day always brings back a specific childhood memory: my Dad used to turn our milk green with food coloring every year. It’s a tradition I still smile about.

If you're looking for local ways to celebrate:

• The Irish Rover Tent Party: A local staple for authentic food and live music.
  
  
• Riverdance 30: Catch the "New Generation" tour at the Kentucky Center March 24–26.
  
  
• St. Patty's Mahjong: A fun, themed open-play session at Mahjong Studio One.
  
  

When I return, I’ll be heading straight to the kitchen to make the Pioneer Woman’s Corned Beef & Cabbage—it’s the only recipe I use for the holiday!

✨ What’s New in Louisville?

Our city’s landscape is changing fast with some incredible new additions:

• TANA: Chef Ming Pu’s new "Taiwanese New American" spot in Germantown is officially open.
  
  
• NuLu Marketplace Expansion: The North expansion is bringing even more retail and dining to the heart of NuLu.
  
  
• Louisville Publix Updates: New locations are currently in development for Blankenbaker Plaza and Prospect Point.

Whether it is wrapping up a big birthday celebration for Greg, prepping for a 100 degree speaker series, or navigating a sudden spring surge in the market, life at home is always moving.

My goal, whether here on the blog or in a living room during a listing appointment, is to make sure you feel Settled In. If this season has you thinking about what is next for your own home journey or if you just need a recommendation for the best artichoke in town, I am always just a text or a call away.

Thanks for catching up on this week's bits and bobs. I will see you when I am back from the desert!

Heather Spencer