2018 Legislative Priorities To view/download a copy of the 2018 document, click here Kentucky REALTORS® released its 2018 Legislative Priorities detailing the legislative initiatives of the real estate and small… Continue Reading Kentucky REALTORS® outlines legislative priorities for the 2018 session
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Kentucky unemployment data for October 2017
Unemployment rates fell in 88 Kentucky counties, stayed the same in 10 and rose in 22 counties between October 2016 and October 2017, according to the Kentucky Center for Education and… Continue Reading Kentucky unemployment data for October 2017
Tax reform proposals should concern Kentucky homeowners
by Michael Becker, President – Kentucky REALTORS® Tax reform proposals from both the House and Senate make sweeping changes to the tax benefits that homeowners have enjoyed for years.… Continue Reading Tax reform proposals should concern Kentucky homeowners
Tax reform bills don’t support homeownership
The legislative proposals for tax reform passed by the House Ways and Means Committee and the new Senate plan released last week include some sweeping changes to the tax benefits… Continue Reading Tax reform bills don’t support homeownership
Homes sales remain positive year-to-date but slip in September
Kentucky saw home sales decrease in September, but remained positive for the first nine months of the year. Total home sales in September were down 4.6 percent, reaching 4,602 in… Continue Reading Homes sales remain positive year-to-date but slip in September
Call for Action: Protect the Mortgage Interest and Property Tax Deductions
You have no doubt heard about tax reform plans from Washington, DC. Now Congress is threatening tax incentives for homeowners, like the mortgage interest deduction and the state and local property… Continue Reading Call for Action: Protect the Mortgage Interest and Property Tax Deductions
Kentucky reveals pension reform plan but final draft not released
Gov. Matt Bevin, together with Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker Jeff Hoover, unveiled “Keeping the Promise” – a comprehensive plan to save Kentucky’s ailing public pension systems. Highlights of… Continue Reading Kentucky reveals pension reform plan but final draft not released
Kentucky appointments to 2018 NAR committees
The National Association of REALTORS® has announced the 2018 Committee Appointments. Join us in congratulating the 21 appointees from Kentucky. Mike Becker Member Communications Committee Member: At-Large Lamont Breland REALTOR® Party Member Involvement… Continue Reading Kentucky appointments to 2018 NAR committees
2018 Leadership Installed for Kentucky REALTORS®
Kentucky REALTORS® (KYR), one of the state’s largest professional associations representing more than 10,600 members, elected and installed its 2018 Board of Directors and leadership during the 95th Annual KYR… Continue Reading 2018 Leadership Installed for Kentucky REALTORS®
State Award Winners Honored at Annual REALTOR® Convention
Kentucky REALTORS® (KYR), one of the state’s largest professional associations representing over 10,600 members, presented several awards honoring outstanding REALTORS® across the Commonwealth during the 95th Annual KYR Convention in… Continue Reading State Award Winners Honored at Annual REALTOR® Convention