A Massachusetts appellate court has considered a potential class action lawsuit brought against a broker by former salespeople alleging that they were misclassified as independent contractors. A group of real… Continue Reading Appeals court upholds independent contractor status in win for the industry

Gov. Steve Beshear recently announced Area Development magazine, a leading economic development trade publication, has recognized Kentucky with a Silver Shovel Award, recognizing the Commonwealth as one of the most successful… Continue Reading Kentucky wins award for economic development

Earlier this week, the federal consumer watch dog, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a grace period for enforcement of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) regulation that will affect how numerous… Continue Reading TILA-RESPA rule given “grace” period before enforcement by CFPB

Kentucky’s unemployment rate continued to decrease as it fell to a seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2015 level of 5 percent from a revised 5.1 percent in March 2015, and well… Continue Reading Kentucky’s jobless rate falls to 5% in April

Master bedroom walk-in-closets and a laundry rooms are the top features that builders are most likely to include in a new home this year, according to a survey of builders… Continue Reading 12 most popular new-home amenities in 2015

NAR Board actions from the Legislative Meetings in DC. Included were a partnership with RPR and UpStream for data entry and collection, MLS policies, professional standards changes, a report on realtor.com and… Continue Reading NAR Board approves nationwide broker data entry system

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that it would be extending its participation in the Home Affordable Mortgage Program and the Home Affordable Refinance Program through the end of 2016.… Continue Reading HARP, HAMP to continue through 2016

Realtor.com stepped out emphatically today with the introduction of a new graphic identity and national advertising campaign that position the brand as the best – and truest – provider of… Continue Reading Realtor.com updates its look and premieres new ad campaign

Scenic, full of Southern charm and rich in history, Kentucky – or the ‘Bluegrass State’ – is home to some of the most beautiful small towns in the country. From… Continue Reading The 10 most beautiful towns in Kentucky

Unemployment rates fell in all 120 Kentucky counties between March 2014 and March 2015, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and… Continue Reading Jobless rates down in all Kentucky counties in March 2015