About Us

Discover Hometown Realty — Proudly serving Louisville, Southern Indiana and all surrounding Kentuckiana communities with integrity, expertise, and true Southern hospitality.

Our Approach

  • Leverage our local expertise whether buying or selling

  • We have a Client-First (That's You!) philosophy

  • We're a team you can always trust.

  • We promise honest and personalized service

Real estate is personal. It’s local. It’s Hometown.

Meet the Broker

As the Broker and Owner of Hometown Realty, Nicole Ruddell brings over a decade of deep industry expertise, community connection, and genuine southern hospitality to every client she serves. Nicole founded Hometown Realty with a simple, heartfelt mission:

Create a real estate experience rooted in integrity, clear communication, and true local knowledge

The kind you can only get from someone who’s lived in Kentuckiana her entire life.

Nicole is known for her steady leadership, hands-on approach, and unwavering dedication to her clients and agents. She believes real estate isn’t just about buying and selling homes — it’s about guiding people through major life moments with confidence and care.

Her background in residential sales, contract management, digital marketing, and mortgage lending gives her a uniquely powerful perspective that benefits clients and agents alike..

Her roots run deep in Southern Indiana and Louisville. Growing up in Clark and Floyd counties, Nicole learned the value of hard work early while helping in her grandfather’s iconic Jeffersonville restaurant, Ray Parrella’s, and assisting her parents with real estate

projects.

These experiences shaped her commitment to serving others with honesty, respect, and hometown pride.

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The Owner / Operator Difference

Working with a realtor who owns their own brokerage, you benefit from advanced expertise, personalized service, and the ability to make quick, client-focused decisions—ensuring a smoother, more responsive experience whether you're buying or selling a home.

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