The majority of U.S. renters are now 40 and older, a fundamental shift over the past decade that reflects the lasting damage of the housing crash and an aging population.… Continue Reading More than half of US renters are 40 and older
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Kentucky foreclosures down from a year ago
Kentucky foreclosures were down 0.1% in October compared to the same period a year prior. Kentucky’s foreclosure inventory rate of 1.2% was equal to the national rate, with 3,012 completed foreclosures… Continue Reading Kentucky foreclosures down from a year ago
Realtor.com makes updates to search and SEO
There have been several new changes to the platform, many of which deal with the “Find Realtors” search and agent profiles. The biggest takeaway from the recent announcements is to… Continue Reading Realtor.com makes updates to search and SEO
Kentucky ranked 28th by Forbes for Best States for Business & Careers
Kentucky has been ranked 28th in Forbes’ 10th annual Best States for Business & Careers, up five spots from last year. Kentucky was ranked No. 14 in business costs, No.… Continue Reading Kentucky ranked 28th by Forbes for Best States for Business & Careers
Kentucky’s jobless rate dips to 4.9 percent in October 2015
Kentucky’s preliminary October 2015 unemployment rate dipped to 4.9 percent from a seasonally adjusted 5 percent in September 2015, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency… Continue Reading Kentucky’s jobless rate dips to 4.9 percent in October 2015
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac drop mortgage modification interest rate to lowest level ever
For the first time since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac first established a benchmark interest rate for the standard mortgage modification programs in Jan. 2012, the rate is about to… Continue Reading Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac drop mortgage modification interest rate to lowest level ever
NAR releases 2015 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers
The NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers is an annual survey conducted of recent home buyers and sellers that provides insight into detailed information about their experiences with this… Continue Reading NAR releases 2015 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers
Kentucky makes big jump in business climate rankings
Kentucky has its highest showing ever on Site Selection magazine’s 2015 Business Climate Ranking. The state is ranked in third place, up from eighth place last year, according to a… Continue Reading Kentucky makes big jump in business climate rankings
Kentucky’s jobless rate drops to 5 percent in September 2015
Kentucky’s preliminary September 2015 unemployment rate fell to 5 percent from a seasonally adjusted 5.2 percent in August 2015, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency… Continue Reading Kentucky’s jobless rate drops to 5 percent in September 2015
House passes bipartisan TRID grace period bill
Defying the threat of a White House veto, the House on Wednesday afternoon passed bipartisan legislation to help homebuyers avoid delays and disruptions when closing on their new homes by… Continue Reading House passes bipartisan TRID grace period bill