Richmond, Kentucky Relocation Guide

You will find that Richmond and Madison County embody southern living at its best. We offer a progressive community with small-town charm and hospitality. Madison County boasts two institutions of higher learning - Eastern Kentucky University and Berea College. We have shopping and cultural events you ordinarily would find only in a larger city.

Our sporting and recreation is outstanding, and we are proud of our solid agricultural base, which combines with several progressive industries to give the area a healthy economy. In addition, we also have well-designed residential areas with beautiful homes, churches of all denominations, low crime rates, and an excellent school system with award-winning students and faculty which make Richmond an ideal city in which to live.

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Buying Your First Home

• Buying Your First Home - Making The Right Move

• Buying vs. Renting

Buying A Second Home

• Buying A Second Home - Living The Dream

• Ready To Be A Landlord? - Finding A Great Rental Property

Tips For Every Buyer

• Key Factors For Making A Good Investment

• Getting The "Real Scoop" On The Houses You're Looking At

• Next-Door Nightmares

• How To Negotiate To Your Advantage

• Why You Need A Good Home Inspection

• Should You Buy A “Fixer-Upper”?

• Home Warranties - Five Facts To Consider

• RESPA - The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

Financing Tips

• Saving For A Down Payment

• What Are They Talking About?

• Get The Scoop On Your Credit Report

• Eliminate Your Mortgage

After You Buy

• Finding A Place For Everything

• Homeowner's Survival Kit

• 10 Repairs You Can Do Yourself

• Decorating On A Budget

• Home Security Dos And Don'ts

• Homeowner's Insurance

Building & Remodeling Tips

• How To Talk To A Contractor

• Five Simple Steps To A Beautiful Bath

• Kitchens: What's Hot?

• Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Windows

• Raise Your Home's IQ

Tax Advantages

• Can You Deduct The Cost Of Home Improvements?

• Tax Advantages And Restrictions For Homeowners

• The Ins and Outs Of Home Offices