The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to advance legislation that will expand opportunities for homeownership. H.R. 3700, the “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act,” includes a number of initiatives that… Continue Reading REALTORS® Applaud House Passage of “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act”
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Yun insight into housing and stocks
The stock market woke up on the wrong side of bed this year, suffering a 10% correction. But home prices, another important asset for many families, look to be reaccelerating.… Continue Reading Yun insight into housing and stocks
7 tech game changers for your business
One of the technology industry’s hottest shows wrapped up last week in Las Vegas, where we got a peak at some items that have the potential to drastically change the… Continue Reading 7 tech game changers for your business
DIY renovations: which are and aren’t
Your buyers like the house — mostly — but the closets could be reconfigured and the bathroom tile has to go. Are those DIY projects, or are they “DIFM” (do… Continue Reading DIY renovations: which are and aren’t
LRC posts legislative updates through YouTube
The Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort offers a weekly wrap up of the activities of the 2016 Kentucky General Assembly. The videos cover everything from issues legislators see as most… Continue Reading LRC posts legislative updates through YouTube
2016 forecast: home sale increase expected
Following the housing market’s best year in nearly a decade, existing-home sales are forecasted to expand in 2016 at a more moderate pace as pent-up buyer demand combats affordability pressures… Continue Reading 2016 forecast: home sale increase expected
zipLogix is new member benefit in 2016
In 2016, NAR will be providing zipForm® Plus real estate forms software and zipTMS™ transaction management solution as a member benefit nationwide with the goal of providing REALTORS® access to… Continue Reading zipLogix is new member benefit in 2016
Louisville council approves ‘Airbnb’ ordinance
After a nearly two hour debate with multiple threats of further delay, Metro Council pushed through an ordinance regulating Louisville short-term rentals Thursday evening by a 20-6 vote. “The ordinance… Continue Reading Louisville council approves ‘Airbnb’ ordinance
Lexington named top 20 small city for college students
The city of Lexington has been ranked by the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER)as one of the top 20 small cities for American college students for 2016. AIER, an… Continue Reading Lexington named top 20 small city for college students
Kentucky jobless rates down in 109 counties
Unemployment rates fell in 109 Kentucky counties between October 2014 and October 2015, rose in seven counties and remained the same in four, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment… Continue Reading Kentucky jobless rates down in 109 counties