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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.
The Associated Press
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.
familydestinationsguide.com
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...
Backyard Garden Lover
73-Year-Old Faces Eviction Less Than 40 Days With No Low-Income Housing Available
A 73-year-old Lexington, Kentucky, man says he has just over 40 days (as of the end of July) to get out of his apartment before it’s demolished to be used for a redevelopment project. Robert Alan Glover woke up on July 22 to an email giving him 45 days to leave Lyndhurst Place, where he’s …
lexingtonky.news
RFK Jr.’s Lexington Visit Sparks Speculation; Residents Weigh In on Neighborhoods & Leases
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Right now on r/Lexington, residents are puzzling over a high-profile government announcement, comparing expensive neighborhoods, debating tenant rights, and swapping recommendations for local shops. The most-discussed thread concerns HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s healthcare announcement in Lexington. Kennedy announced the decertification of Network for Hope,...
The CivicLex Weekly
Lexington needs thousands of housing units. A local church is helping to fill the gap for seniors
For years, Woodland Christian Church faced mounting maintenance costs and declining membership. Now, it's home to 38 units of affordable housing through a project its lead pastor called "a true resurrection story."
lanereport.com
Fischer Homes expands into Lexington market
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Fischer Homes, one of the nation’s largest private home builders, announced its expansion into the Lexington market. The company’s first Lexington-area community, Monterra in Versailles, is an estimated $40 million development and the first of several planned investments as Fischer Homes establishes its presence in the region and continues its growth across Kentucky.
topsinlex.com
Ladies in a League of Their Own: Sarah Thwaites
Sarah Thwaites followed a nontraditional path into real estate, beginning her career as a dental hygienist. What started with helping behind the scenes quickly grew into overseeing accounting, marketing, and operations, eventually leading to her role as an associate broker of an established brokerage. Those experiences gave her the confidence...
hazard-herald.com
Lexington mid-year housing market review
Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activity, though.
WKYT 27
Lexington family becomes first-time homeowners through affordable housing development
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - After 12 years of renting, Sharell Byrd and her husband, Ledarius Jackson, became first-time homeowners Friday as Lexington celebrated the construction of new affordable housing developments. The couple, along with their four children, stood alongside Mayor Linda Gorton, Lexington Housing Authority Executive Director Austin Simms and...
smileypete.com
The State of Local Real Estate: Local Demand for Housing Increases
Ten years ago, as the local and national economies re-ignited following the “great recession,” the number of houses available for sale constricted sharply and prices began to climb. The change was moderate at first, but then came the pandemic years and moderation went out the window. By 2016,...
topsinlex.com
BIA Remarkable Remodels: Crawford Builders
• 6 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, kitchenette in basement, lounge area in basement, formal dining room, and media room. • Exterior updates, including the creation of a new back patio and firepit. About Crawford Builders. This family-owned custom home builder and remodeling company has proudly served Central Kentucky for more...
Newser
Col. Sanders' Home Is for Sale, With a Notably Intriguing Item
(This content was created with the help of AI.) Colonel Sanders' ties to Kentucky are loosening, and not just because KFC's headquarters now sit in Texas. The Shelbyville estate where he once drilled franchisees on how to make pressure-cooked chicken is headed to auction, along with a trove of personal effects that includes his Bible, knife kit, trademark black string tie, and dusty pressure cookers, reports the New York Times. The item expected to draw the highest bid: his 1964 leather day planner, which contains a handwritten list of 11 herbs and spices that may—or may not—mirror the famous ...
lexingtonky.news
Lexington Debates Housing, Student Apartments, and Local Concerns
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Right now on the r/Lexington forum, residents are weighing in on three distinct topics: whether the city is an affordable relocation destination, concerns about a local religious institution, and the merits of adding more student housing near campus. In a thread asking about relocating from Boise,...
WKYT 27
73-year-old Lexington man facing eviction says ceiling collapsed, no new home found
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A 73-year-old man facing eviction from his Lexington apartment says he has not found a new place to live — and that part of his ceiling has now caved in. Robert Alan Glover received a 45-day eviction notice and must vacate his Aylesford neighborhood apartment...
WKYT
73-year-old Lexington man facing eviction says ceiling collapsed, no new home found
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Student housing developer to build on Lexington block that is set to be demolished
An effort by a Chicago-based developer to build private student housing on a block set to be razed has drawn criticism from historic preservation and affordable housing advocates. Officials with Core Spaces, which has two HUB properties near the University of Kentucky, said July 17 it plans to build a...
WKYT 27
Building in downtown Lexington to be renovated into luxury short-term rentals
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A building at 102 West High Street is being renovated into luxury short-term rentals, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The building is being converted by ARW Investments into three short-term units that will accomodate up to 16 guests total, the Herald-Leader says. Units can be rented individually, or the entire building can be rented, according to the Herald-Leader.