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

On April 14, 2015, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 685, “The Mortgage Choice Act” by a vote of 286-140 with 45 Democrats joining the Republicans. H.R. 685 is bipartisan… Continue Reading 3% cap bill passes House

Mortgage-finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently unveiled changes to the fees they charge to back mortgages. The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates the companies, also disclosed finalized… Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie fee changes

Freddie Mac says a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 3.66 percent this week, not much more than the all-time low of 3.31 percent in November 2012. A year ago, 30-year… Continue Reading Mortgage rates continue to move lower

April 2015 marks the 47th anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act. Each year REALTORS® recognize the significance of this event and reconfirm our commitment to upholding fair housing… Continue Reading April is Fair Housing Month

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has released the 2015 rate changes which take effect on April 1. On average overall, rates are rising 10%. This is consistent with the 5-10% increases… Continue Reading Flood insurance rate increases take hold