YTD still on pace to break records For the first time since the summer of 2015, Kentucky real estate saw a decrease in monthly, year over year, home sales. The… Continue Reading Home sales slip in February, prices remain strong
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KREEF: new name, expanded programming
The Kentucky Real Estate Education Foundation (KREEF) is changing its name to the Kentucky REALTOR® Institute (KRI). Check out the website today to view the new logo and get more… Continue Reading KREEF: new name, expanded programming
Unemployment rate declines to 4.5% in March
The unemployment rate declined to 4.5 percent in March, and total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 98,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in professional… Continue Reading Unemployment rate declines to 4.5% in March
Home sales are breaking new ground
Though it came neither fast nor easy, Kentucky’s residential real estate sector has recovered from the steep losses of the Great Recession, and the past two years is breaking new… Continue Reading Home sales are breaking new ground
Tax reform on the table for 2017 – member input needed
One of the most important jobs we do as an organization is to represent you, our members, on issues and concerns affecting your businesses. We ask you to please open… Continue Reading Tax reform on the table for 2017 – member input needed
Momentum continues for Kentucky real estate market in January
Coming off a strong 2016, Kentucky real estate continued its momentum in 2017 as January saw home sales break the 3,000-unit mark, a new high for the month. The 9… Continue Reading Momentum continues for Kentucky real estate market in January
Lexington needs 22,000 additional housing units to meet demand
A recent report on housing demand for Fayette County forecasts overall demand for 22,780 new housing units by 2025 including 15,160 new single family residential units, 6,275 units within multi-family… Continue Reading Lexington needs 22,000 additional housing units to meet demand
Kentucky REALTORS® recognize Representative David Osborne with its highest legislative award
The Kentucky REALTORS® recently awarded the Jess and Carolyn Kinman Award to Representative David Osborne of Prospect. Representative Osborne is a true champion of the real estate industry, lending his… Continue Reading Kentucky REALTORS® recognize Representative David Osborne with its highest legislative award
Kentucky real estate market at all-time highs
Inventory could be an issue in 2017 After a record breaking year in 2015, Kentucky’s number of homes sold set new highs in 2016. Total home sales were the highest… Continue Reading Kentucky real estate market at all-time highs
Amazon plans $1.494B investment to create hub at CVG; could lead to more than 2,700 jobs
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority has given preliminary approval to Amazon to invest $1.494 billion in a centralized hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport that could eventually create… Continue Reading Amazon plans $1.494B investment to create hub at CVG; could lead to more than 2,700 jobs