Leigh Ann Parkinson - Real Estate Advisor

09/24/2026

Bowling Green didn't slow down this summer. It just got more selective.

400 homes sold across Warren County from June through August, just under last year's 418. The real story is in the zip codes.

42122 saw its median price climb from $440K to nearly $515K. 42103 jumped from $380K to $426K. 42104 eased slightly, from $340K to $335K, with more homes moving at a similar price point. 42101 stayed almost flat year over year.

Different zip codes, different stories, same summer. That's why "the market" is never just one number.

Follow me to stay up to date on real estate and what's happening in Bowling Green.

Leigh Ann Parkinson, REALTOR® & Former Appraiser
Real Broker – Luxury Division
Cell: 615-952-1188
Office: 502-717-1685
homesbyleighann.com

09/22/2026

This summer in Warren County:
400 homes sold, median price ticked up to $324,900, and the typical home actually sold faster than last year — 54.5 days, down from 60.

But that "days on market" number can be misleading. When a listing gets pulled and relisted, the clock resets to zero, so a home that looks like a three-week sale may have been on the market for months.

Swipe through for the full breakdown, including what actually happens to your timeline (and your final price) when a listing needs a price cut.

Leigh Ann Parkinson
Real Estate Advisor & Former Appraiser
Real Broker – Luxury Division
C: 615-952-1188
O: 502-717-1685

Source: RASK (Realtors Association of Southern Kentucky) MLS data, through 8/31/2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

09/22/2026

This summer in Warren County:
400 homes sold, median price ticked up to $324,900, and the typical home actually sold faster than last year — 54.5 days, down from 60.

But that "days on market" number can be misleading. When a listing gets pulled and relisted, the clock resets to zero, so a home that looks like a three-week sale may have been on the market for months.

Swipe through for the full breakdown, including what actually happens to your timeline (and your final price) when a listing needs a price cut.

Leigh Ann Parkinson
Real Estate Advisor & Former Appraiser
Real Broker – Luxury Division
DIRECT: 615-952-1188
OFFICE: 502-717-1685

Source: RASK (Realtors Association of Southern Kentucky) MLS data, through 8/31/2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

09/12/2026

Auto payments can crush your home buying power. Is this an extreme example? Yes. But the same principles apply to a $500 car payment.

BREAKING: Chevy is asking over $101,000 for a Tahoe.

Here’s what $101,770 really represents.

• A 20% down payment on a ~$510,000 home
• Around $685,000 in 20 years if left in the S&P 500
• About 14 years of maxed Roth IRA contributions
• More than what many Americans have saved for retirement

Finance this over 7 years and you’re looking at roughly $1,700 a month. That’s a house payment in a lot of places.

Most people taking on that loan don’t have a $500,000 net worth. They’ve got a $1,700 obligation and something shiny in the driveway.

Driving it feels like wealth.

It’s usually the opposite.

09/10/2026

A home sitting on the market for a while doesn't always mean something's wrong with it. Sometimes it just means the price doesn't match buyer expectations, the photos or marketing are weak, or buyers have too many options on similar homes.

This week's blog goes a lot deeper into why homes stall, what some numbers actually mean, and how buyers can spot the ones worth a second look -- and sellers can avoid the "why hasn't it sold" question. Watch for the blog post link later this week.

08/26/2026

Is it too late to sell a home in Bowling Green this year?

The current Bowling Green housing market overall still leans toward sellers—but the answer depends quite a bit on your home’s price segment. Mortgage rates, competition, and expected market time also factor into the decision.

I took a closer look at what the latest numbers are telling us—and why fall or winter may still offer an opportunity for some sellers.

Read the details here:

Is it too late to sell a Bowling Green home this fall? See what current data says about demand, market time, competition, and mortgage rates.

07/28/2026

When a home doesn't sell the first time, a seller needs guidance that's constructive, not a rundown of everything that went wrong. This is the kind of thing I share before I ever see the home in person. Why questions instead of finger-pointing? To help the homeowner see what buyers saw, not to decide who got what wrong.

"I don't know everything that happened behind the scenes with your listing, and it's not my place to second-guess someone else's process. But here's what I keep coming back to: buyers usually decide how they feel about a home within the first few photos, sometimes before they ever reach the front door. So here are the questions I’m asking: Did buyers see a video that shows the layout and the land, not just the rooms? Did every space feel bright and move-in ready online? Was this home marketed to buyers actively searching in this price range? None of that is unfixable. Your home is still exactly the home a buyer is looking for. It just may take a new approach to get it in front of them in a positive but realistic light.

One thing I noticed is that your lot sits on a slope, and the driveway climbs to reach the home. For some buyers, that first impression from the street can be a hesitation point. I’ve seen it myself when buyers reacted to a steep driveway as we approached a home. That's not something to hide from. Sloping lots often mean beautiful views, and those views should be maximized online without hiding the reality of the property."

07/22/2026

Selling a home comes with a few moments that can feel like full-blown emergencies, especially when it’s your home, your money, and your timeline.

The good news? Most of those moments are manageable when the work is done upfront and you have an experienced agent who knows what deserves attention—and what doesn’t require panic.

I’m sharing three common seller worries and how a solid plan keeps them from taking over the transaction. 🏡

Selling a home involves a few moments that can feel alarming but are actually common. Learn what to expect around offers, buyer communication, and inspections.

07/09/2026

Fewer buyers went under contract this June than last June — and yet MORE homes actually closed.

It looks like a contradiction until you know what you're looking at. I broke down what June's numbers actually mean for Bowling Green-Warren County buyers and sellers.

In the blog 👇

June's Warren County market: closings up, pending down, and sellers still landing nearly 98% of list. A former appraiser breaks down what it means for your home.

06/27/2026

Summer homebuyers are different. They're not browsing — they have real deadlines and real consequences if they don't land something soon. If you're thinking about listing, this one's worth a read.

Summer buyers in Warren County are motivated, deadline-driven, and more decisive than spring browsers. Here’s what Bowling Green sellers need to know to position their listing for this market.