This story originally appeared in the Dec. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Today, The Carnegie Visual Performing Arts Center in Covington is the only multidisciplinary performing arts centers in Northern Kentucky, but the historic building once faced demolition just 50 years ago. Simply known as The […]
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A $1.5M mansion in Mainstrasse
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 16 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Mainstrasse Village is famous for its architecture and restaurants, but one of the village’s statement-piece buildings is the Boyd Mansion, located at 606 Philadelphia St., in Covington. Listed for $1.5 million, this large, historic structure […]
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The Dinsmore Homestead: A house with 180 years of history
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 9 edition of the LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. The Dinsmore Homestead is a 180-year-old historic home on a 700-acre property in Boone County – it’s also a museum that displays six generations of Dinsmore family history. James Dinsmore, a businessman from Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, […]
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Church turned house on Overton Street
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 2 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see this story and others sooner, subscribe to the weekly newspaper here. Some people like to buy houses once owned by celebrities, but Zachary and Chelsea Bear reside in a place that was once the house of God. Their house […]
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Dilapidated Covington property remodeled to $550K home
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 18 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see this story and others sooner, subscribe to the weekly newspaper here. Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed the home with a Holman Avenue address. LINK nky regrets the error. Real estate in Covington has become a […]
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Real estate group for veterans moves into NKY
The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, or VAREP, recently announced the launch of its Northern Kentucky chapter.  A mixer to celebrate will be held at Pee Wee’s Place on Thursday, July 28, from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Established in 2012, VAREP is a nonprofit dedicated to increasing sustainable homeownership and economic development for […]
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East Row Historic District highlights Victorian architecture, modern conveniences
By Jessica Eden The East Row District in Newport is home to many beautiful homes and two homes that are about to hit the market may have your name on them. The homes, located at 620 Maple and 616 Linden, are managed by Clint Copenhaver with Sotheby’s International Realty and dripping in gorgeous, historical details. “Both […]
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Extraordinary House in Alexandria Started as a Sketch on Napkin…Seriously!
By Jessie Stringfield-Eden Nestled in the countryside between Silver Grove, Camp Springs and Alexandria stands a house that will literally stop you in your tracks. With a pristine white exterior accented by black and gray angles, it is difficult to compare this house to any other houses in NKY…or anywhere for that matter! Homeowners Nick […]
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Fort Thomas to Host Second Home Improvement Expo in March
Fort Thomas to hold the second Home Improvement Expo in March. The Home Improvement Expo will be held at the Christ Church on South Fort Thomas Avenue. The expo will be on March 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be special offerings at the expo including a $1000 travel voucher give-away, free refreshments, […]
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What Can Fort Thomas Tree Trails Do for You?
Two UC researchers recently published a paper on how living near nature trails can have a significant positive impact on home values. According to the research study – homebuyers are willing to pay a $9,000 premium to be 1,000 feet closer to the Little Miami trail. (In other words, home prices went up $9 for every […]