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New student housing developments proposed near UK campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A handful of new housing developments have been proposed for the downtown Lexington area, many of them geared toward students looking to live off campus. UK junior Willa Larbes has lived off campus for two years and says it can be more affordable. “Its cheaper to...
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Louisville-based Sazerac acquires Kentucky distillery for $20 million after bankruptcy case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville-based Sazerac has acquired a Kentucky distillery for $20 million after it landed in a bankruptcy case. Sazerac announced Friday it bought Garrard County Distilling Co. in Lancaster, about five months after the company was first linked to the property in court records. The 50,000-square-foot...
Realty Today
Lexington Just Got a Lesson in Why College Towns Can’t Build Their Way Out of a Housing Shortage
More than 8,000 new and returning University of Kentucky students arrived on campus between August 16 and 19 as Big Blue Move-In got underway, part of a total enrollment now topping 38,000, according to WUKY. The university has just over 8,500 on-campus beds, meaning the majority of that enrollment growth lands directly in Lexington's off-campus rental market, a market the city says is already short more than 22,000 housing units overall.
lexingtonky.news
Faith leaders, city officials explore housing solutions at Woodland workshop
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Community leaders and faith organizations gathered recently at Woodland Christian Church to discuss how religious institutions can help address Lexington’s critical affordable housing shortage. The workshop, called Faith in Action: Affordable Housing Workshop, explored how churches could repurpose underutilized property to expand housing options, building on the success of Woodland Christian’s pioneering model.
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Historic 951-acre horse farm owned by Ryanair co-founder heads to auction in Lexington, Kentucky
Some Kentucky estates come with an impressive equestrian pedigree. Castleton comes with more than two centuries of it. The sprawling Lexington property dates to 1793 and has played a role in Thoroughbred, Standardbred and American Saddlebred history, with horses ranging from Kentucky Derby winner Ben Brush to three-time Eclipse Award winner Gio Ponti connected to its pastures.
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Developer signals intent to pursue zone amendment change for large multi-family housing development
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A developer has signaled its intent to build multi-family housing at a site that includes properties on South Broadway and West Maxwell Street. Law firm McBrayer PLLC said in a letter obtained by WKYT that Landmark Properties wants to redevelop 15 properties across South Broadway, West Maxwell Street, Spring Street and Pine Street and wishes to pursue a potential zone map amendment.
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UK students return as Lexington housing shortage puts pressure on market
More than 8,000 new and returning students are expected to arrive on campus between August 16 and 19. The university enrolls more than 38,000 students and has more than 8,500 on-campus beds. But demand continues to outpace supply. Lexington faces a shortage of more than 22,000 housing units, putting pressure...
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Woodland Christian Church hosts workshop on faith-based affordable housing model
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Woodland Christian Church hosted an event called Faith in Action: Affordable Housing Workshop on Wednesday. The church, located on East High Street, is more than 100 years old and converted underutilized property into 38 affordable apartment units for seniors called The Oaks at Woodland. A tenant’s...
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More than 400 Cardinal Valley apartments go to auction in the shadow of a $50 million fraud case
Starting August 24, anyone with an internet connection and a notarized surety affidavit can bid on more than 400 apartments in Cardinal Valley — the entire Lexington portfolio of Vision & Beyond, the collapsed Cincinnati investment firm whose owners were federally indicted in January in what prosecutors describe as a bank-fraud conspiracy exceeding $50 million.
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Hillpointe enters Kentucky with 2 new developments
Sun Belt-focused real estate and investment firm Hillpointe has expanded into Kentucky with the start of construction on its first two developments in the commonwealth, according to a press release shared with Multifamily Dive. Hillpointe announced Aug. 12 that it broke ground on Pointe Grand Citation at Lexington and Pointe...
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Lexington’s service boundary creates options, and challenges, for new home builder
The Lexington area's newest home builder sees the region's strict urban boundary — the line that controls what land is available for development and has access to city services — as an opportunity. Fischer Homes Lexington Market President David Bracht said it was the home builder's success in...
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Lexington hotel off Nicholasville Road sells for $15.9 million
A California-based investment group has purchased the Embassy Suites at Lexington Green, property records show. Somera Capital Management LLC, of Newport Beach, California, purchased the 165,690 square-foot hotel at 245 Lexington Green Circle for $15,850,000 on June 1, according to Fayette County Property Value Administration records. The California group purchased...
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Hillpointe enters Kentucky Market with first two developments in Central Kentucky
Lexington, Ky.– (AUGUST 12, 2026 ) Hillpointe, a leading vertically integrated real estate development and investment management firm specializing in attainable multifamily housing, today announced its expansion into Kentucky with the start of construction on Pointe Grand Citation at Lexington and Pointe Grand Rose at Nicholasville. Representing the firm’s first developments in the Commonwealth, the projects will bring a combined 868 attainable residences to the Lexington community.
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Article Student Living Acquires Signature Apartments at University of Kentucky
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 7, 2026-- Article Student Living , a Chicago-based, vertically integrated student housing operator, continues to expand its presence in one of the country’s fastest-growing university markets with today’s announcement of its acquisition of Signature Apartments near the University of Kentucky. The acquisition further builds on the firm’s growing portfolio of $3.1 billion in assets under management. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260807508905/en/ Aerial view of Signature Apartments in Lexington, KY. “We are thrilled to add another best-in-class property to our portfolio in a market we’ve come to know well,” said Kevin Hites, President of Article Student Living. “The University of Kentucky’s continued enrollment growth and strong demand for quality student housing make this an ideal fit for our investment strategy. We’re confident Signature Apartments is well-positioned to meet that demand and deliver the quality students expect.” The University of Kentucky reported an enrollment of nearly 39,000 students for Fall 2025, a 7.1% increase from the previous year and 24% growth over the past five years. Enrollment growth is projected to continue. The university ranks as the state’s top academic institution with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio and a competitive athletic program in the SEC.
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The Affordable Kentucky Town That’s Quietly Becoming A Retiree’s Dream
Retirement planning usually involves spreadsheets, anxiety, and wondering if you’ll be eating cat food in your golden years. Berea, Kentucky offers a different equation where your retirement savings might actually last through retirement, which is a refreshing concept in today’s economic climate. This small town nestled in the...