Property transfers for Oct. 14

From Adam and Kristen Wilson, of Hustonville, to Nancy Fuller, of Parks, Arizona, for $570,000, a tract of land located at 423 Loop Road, totaling 41.872 acres. From Brad and Melissa Vaughn, of Liberty, to Rance and Kelly Baird, of Middleburg, and Cody Burkhart, of Corbin, for $175,000, a tract of land totaling 0.590 acres.

Donut picks, a tight housing market, and a first playoff berth

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Residents on the r/Lexington forum are talking about local donut shops, whether the housing market is cooling, how to find a therapist who fits, how a retired parent can meet people, and a local soccer club’s first men’s playoff berth. In a. , the...

Proposed 10-story student apartment building faces criticism amid Lexington housing shortage

Proposed planning for a 10-story luxury student apartment building near the University of Kentucky is facing criticism from neighborhood residents and the broader Lexington community. Up Campus Student Living has drafted a project to tear down a block of houses in the Aylesford neighborhood between East High Street, Hagerman Court...

The hidden cost of Lexington's housing shortage

Carla Blanton joins FOX 56 to speak on how the lack of available homes affects more than affordability.

Lexington edges Louisville in renter rankings, but Louisville leads on housing

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington ranks ahead of Louisville in RentCafe’s 2026 Best Cities for Renters report, with stronger scores for its local economy and quality of life. Louisville, however, performs better on housing and cost of living, offering lower overall living costs, larger apartments and a greater share of newer rental units.

Tour of Horse Farms: Castleton

Central Kentucky is famed for its horse farms. These beautiful properties stretch across the region’s rolling hills, their pastures nourished by natural limestone deposits and generations of careful stewardship. Behind every fence is a story waiting to be told. From grand homes to world-class equestrian facilities, Kentucky’s horse farms...

Property transfers for Oct. 7

From Creek Bottom Properties, LLC, of Somerset, to Woods & Waters with KDL, LLC, of Liberty, for $293,000, a tract of land on the waters of the Jonathan Fork of the Trace Fork, of Green River, totaling 79.81 acres. Aug 25. From Donald and Joy Tarter, of Dunnville, to Levi...

Harrison County Clerk's report

9/1 - Charlotte McCarty to Nicholas A Anderson and Brittany L Anderson, 2 tracts on Bethlehem Road area, $240,000. 9/1 - Timothy W Adams and Amanda Adams to Emanuel L Schmidt and Edna E Schmidt, 51.3 acres on Waits Road, $365,000. 9/1 - Daniel Ray Noble and Gaye Noble, George...

This Small Kentucky Town Quietly Holds The Record For Most Historic Buildings In The Entire State

There’s a town in Kentucky where the past isn’t something you read about in a textbook. It’s something you walk through, breathe in, and maybe even trip over on your way to get a biscuit in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Most people drive right past Harrodsburg on their way...

Bourbon County’s oldest home sold to new owner

Rusty Underwood with Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass shares more about the property, the sale and the experience.

'It's a lot of greed.' Lexington residents push back against latest downtown student apartment project

A development push is underway along Lexington's Maxwell Street area, but the projects aren't meant to house the general public.

2026 St. Jude Dream Home winner sees house for first time

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Jeff Moore of McKee toured his newly won St. Jude Dream Home for the first time this week, nearly a week after his name was drawn as the 2026 winner. Last week, organizers turned over a check for $1.1 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, a record amount raised in Lexington for the facility.

Bourbon County’s oldest home sold to new owner

PARIS, Ky. (WKYT) - A piece of frontier history has changed hands in Central Kentucky. Johnston’s Inn in Paris, widely considered by historians to be the oldest home in Bourbon County, has sold for $1.7 million, according to Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass. The historic estate was founded...

Pete's Properties: October 2026

Recent arm’s length esidential sales for this magazine’s distribution area. Information compiled by Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator David O’Neill. For more information on any of these properties, or others, please visit www.fayettepva.com. 40502. 321 Preston Ave. $365,000. 838 Tremont Ave. $401,500. 620 Chinoe Rd. $489,500. 203...

Lexington's Aylesford neighborhood pushes back on a proposed student housing

Chicago developer 'Up Campus' wants to build a 10-story, 750-bed complex two blocks from UK. Residents say it threatens historic homes and affordable housing.

Fayette Co. property tax bills to be mailed on Tuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The 2026-27 property tax bills will be mailed to Fayette County residents on Tuesday. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said it will mail over 121,000 bills worth over $540 million. Residents must pay bills by Dec. 1 to avoid a penalty. Any payments received after...

Keeneland looks forward to fall meet after record-setting September Sales