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Interested in a Homearama Private Showing?
PL Lyons would be happy to give you a private tour of our Homearama homes. Lot #166 is still available for purchase, but the design of both homes can be duplicated on the lot of your choice. Picture yourself trudging home after a challenging work day, making the rounds to pick up kids after sports practice and loading up with groceries before finally making that final trek home. Imagine unloading those groceries and disappearing into the sanctuary of your master bath, soaker tub filled with calming warm water, bubbles floating, a dimly lit fire burning in the fireplace directly above … Read more
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Pint-Sized Playhouse up For Bid; Profits Benefit Charity
There is no grand entry way or pocket office off the garage, but the pint-sized “home” built for kiddos by PL Lyons is sure to be an award winner in every category. This is the first year builder Perry Lyons designed, built, and completely finished a small playhouse to benefit the Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF). The one-room, fully trimmed, painted, and functional playhouse is on display near the center of Homearama 2014 in Shake’s Run this year. The first person to make a donation to the BICF that hits a specified monetary goal, will walk away with this playhouse. … Read more
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Discover the Latest Trend in Homebuilding: the Pocket Office
Life continues to unfold at a hectic pace, jumping from early morning meetings to late night sporting events and continuous practices. For most busy families, those moments in between are spent connected to the virtual world of social media, gaming, and music. Connectivity to electronics has become an anticipated necessity, just like paying the bills. For both of these practices, homebuilders have developed a new trend in new residential design that accommodates the needs of a tech crazed society and record keepers on the go. The pocket closet is the latest trend in home building design. Built specifically for families … Read more
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Welcome to Shake’s Run Lot #166 in Homearama
In our last blog, we went on a short virtual tour of Perry Lyons/Architectural Builders Lot 165 which is beautifully appointed and nestled on a serene lot, surrounded by green space and green interior features. We are going to hop next door to lot #166 and preview the second house PL Lyons and Architectural Builders is previewing in this year’s 2014 Homearama located in the Shake’s Run community. Upon entering this 4,000 square foot, walk-out ranch home, the iron front door will welcome you to a first floor that is completely open and flanked with a “coffin” type, rounded ceiling. In … Read more
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Welcome to Shake’s Run Lot #165
With Homearama just around the corner, excited home buyers, remodelers and idea seekers are marking their calendars for the 2014 Shake’s Run show. The team at PL Lyons would like to give anxious patrons a sneak peek into one of the captivating custom homes in this year’s Homearama built by PL Lyons and Architectural Builders. Welcome to lot #165 in Shake’s Run. Upon entering the open foyer of this 4,000 square foot French Country Cottage Tutor, you will be captivated by the vast living space contained by vaulted, cottage-style ceilings in the great room beamed with intricate crown molding. The … Read more
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Homearama Louisville 2014: All the Details you Need
Redecorating, remodeling or relocating? Whatever your desire, Homearama Louisville 2014 is sure to inspire and awe you as you tour the gorgeous homes that have been meticulously designed and appointed in Shake’s Run. Here’s what you need to know if you are planning to go: Dates: Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, July 27, 2014 Shakes Run Hours: Weekdays: 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Ticket gate closes an hour and a half prior to listed closing times. Admission: $10 per person Children 12 and under are free Cash and … Read more
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Shake’s Run is a “Green” Community
This year’s Homearama location is surrounded by green. Not only does the Shake’s Run community boast tall, stately green trees, but the homes in the community are also “green,” not literally, but environmentally. Shake’s Run is billing itself under the green umbrella as a LEED program (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Under this set of ratings for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes and neighborhoods, sustainability in the construction of the buildings and efficiency of the utilities in the buildings is emphasized. Several green features have been put into place for the first time to make … Read more
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Homearama Louisville 2014 Coming Soon
Framing, trimming, painting, and planning are in full swing in the Shake’s Run community as builders and contractors come together for Louisville’s showcase of dream homes, Homearama 2014, slated for July 12-27. Nineteen lots are available on the Homearama site priced from $78,900 to $92,950 and designated to offer today’s most sought after amenities and features. This particular section of Shake’s Run will offer homeowners more green and sustainable development features than ever offered before in any Louisville residential community. Many of the home sites back up to a preserved wooded area that will stay in place throughout your homeownership. … Read more
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Top 10 Things to Know When Moving to Louisville, KY
Whether coming in as a professional transfer or moving to Louisville because of the many amenities and cultural attributes it has to offer, it’s helpful to have a guide when building your nest and settling your family into a community. Here are some basics to familiarize yourself with the home of the Kentucky Derby and all the city has to offer. Moving To Louisville Basics Livability: Louisville continues to rank as a highly livable mid-sized city due to its mix of amenities, cultural attractions, relative affordability, and diverse housing options. In 2026, Louisville is frequently chosen by families, professionals, and … Read more
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Finance Checklist: What You Need for a Mortgage Application
Finding that dream home you’ve been planning and searching for can be exhilarating and overwhelming at the same time. In order to help make that dream a less stressful reality, plan ahead to be sure you qualify for the home you desire. With the assistance of a home mortgage, you can now pay for your home in more flexible terms. Most home mortgage loans are carefully designed to give you various financial options when purchasing, combined with the expertise and guidance of an experienced mortgage professional. Securing the loan will depend on two things: your ability and willingness to repay … Read more
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Building a New Home? What to Consider When You Have Teens
When building a custom home, many decisions and family habits must be taken into consideration when planning your home’s functional living space. A family with active pre-teens and teenagers requires a completely different punch list of “must haves.” When building a custom home, here are some design and building tips to consider to make your new home comfortable for you and the revolving door of hungry teens. Location Always consider the location when selecting the site for your new custom home. Whether your children are involved with sporting events, extra curricular activities, or just like hanging out with friends, teens … Read more
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Custom Home Building in Louisville, Ky: Needs vs Wants
Preparing to build your new custom home is an exhilarating process that can transform your dreams and visions of your own personal paradise into a tangible reality. Sometimes in the process of dreaming about our visions of perfection in our new, custom home, the list of “must haves” becomes increasingly longer than our budget will allow for. When planning your custom home, it is important to begin with a list of needs versus wants to determine what items are non-negotiable and what items are back burner desires that can wait. Here is a basic description to get you started. Needs. Needs … Read more