On August 18, 2017, both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, collectively the Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs), announced they would allow for the use of their proprietary automated valuation tools in… Continue Reading GSEs appraisal-free purchase mortgages
CFPB final rule on CD sharing effective date
On July 7, 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the final rule amending the “Know Before You Owe” (KBYO or TRID) mortgage disclosure rule. As advocated for by… Continue Reading CFPB final rule on CD sharing effective date
Kentucky unemployment remains unchanged in August
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August unemployment rate was 5.4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics (KCEWS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development… Continue Reading Kentucky unemployment remains unchanged in August
Kentucky home sales remain strong in 2017
Sales and prices increase for the first six months of the year In the first six months of 2017, Kentucky’s real estate market remained strong in every category tracked. Total… Continue Reading Kentucky home sales remain strong in 2017
RPAC Major Investors get exclusive event at Convention
Kentucky and Ohio RPAC Major Investors will have exclusive access to the Cincinnati Reds vs. Boston Red Sox game on Sunday, September 24. The baseball game leads off what promises to… Continue Reading RPAC Major Investors get exclusive event at Convention
Gregory joins Kentucky REALTORS® as Director of Governmental Affairs
Kentucky REALTORS® (KYR) announced that Pamela Gregory has been hired as the Director of Governmental Affairs. Pamela comes to KYR with an extensive background in managing various aspects of advocacy,… Continue Reading Gregory joins Kentucky REALTORS® as Director of Governmental Affairs
Kentucky’s unemployment rate increases to 5.1% in June 2017
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The… Continue Reading Kentucky’s unemployment rate increases to 5.1% in June 2017
Kentucky home sales continue to climb
May sees increase in sales, slight drop in price Real estate sales in Kentucky continue to exceed the totals seen through this time in 2016. Total home sales in May… Continue Reading Kentucky home sales continue to climb
Wiseman appointed to the Kentucky Real Estate Commission
Shirley Wiseman, a real estate broker, appraiser, builder and developer in Lexington and member of Kentucky REALTORS® (KYR), was appointed by Governor Bevin as a Commissioner with the Kentucky Real Estate… Continue Reading Wiseman appointed to the Kentucky Real Estate Commission
House Passes Bill Aimed At Reversing Dodd-Frank
House Republicans voted Thursday to deliver on their promise to repeal Dodd-Frank — the massive set of Wall Street regulations President Barack Obama signed into law after the 2008 financial… Continue Reading House Passes Bill Aimed At Reversing Dodd-Frank