Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for November 2016 was 4.8 percent from a revised 5.1 percent in October 2016, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an… Continue Reading Kentucky’s unemployment rate at 4.8% in November
KAR members asked to participate in entrepreneurial climate survey for Kentucky
KAR and other business and trade associations across Kentucky are participating in the Entrepreneurial Climate Study, which is being conducted by the Kentucky Entrepreneur Network (KEN). This statewide online survey… Continue Reading KAR members asked to participate in entrepreneurial climate survey for Kentucky
Governor Bevin integrates KREC and other real estate boards into Real Estate Authority
Governor Bevin recently issued Executive Order 2016-859 to reorganize the Office of Occupations and Professions, the Real Estate Commission, the Real Estate Appraisers Board, the Board of Auctioneers and the… Continue Reading Governor Bevin integrates KREC and other real estate boards into Real Estate Authority
Department of Revenue sets 2017-2018 homestead exemption
The maximum homestead exemption on real estate owned by qualified persons has been set at $37,600 for the 2017 and 2018 tax periods. The 2017-2018 exemption reflects a $700 increase… Continue Reading Department of Revenue sets 2017-2018 homestead exemption
Unemployment rates down in 82 Kentucky counties in October
Unemployment rates fell in 82 Kentucky counties between October 2015 and October 2016, rose in 33 and stayed the same in five counties (Breckinridge, Knott, Laurel, McLean and Powell), according… Continue Reading Unemployment rates down in 82 Kentucky counties in October
7 things you should never do online
As real estate agents, you spend (or probably should spend) a lot of time online collecting leads, generating referrals, researching properties, etc. Most of that time may be spent on… Continue Reading 7 things you should never do online
NAR’s chief economist, Lawrence Yun, examines real estate under a new presidency
Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, examines how the real estate market will be impacted by Donald Trump’s victory and Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress. Though Mr. Trump is a… Continue Reading NAR’s chief economist, Lawrence Yun, examines real estate under a new presidency
Kentucky’s unemployment rate at 5.1% in October
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for October 2016 was 5.1 percent from a revised 5 percent in September 2016, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an… Continue Reading Kentucky’s unemployment rate at 5.1% in October
Kentucky’s unemployment rate at 5% for September
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for September 2016 was 5 percent from a revised 4.9 percent in August 2016, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an… Continue Reading Kentucky’s unemployment rate at 5% for September
CFPB loses with the court, RESPA referral suit was an overreach
The real estate industry won a major referral-law victory in court this week when a federal appeals court shot down a controversial Sec. 8 anti-kickback enforcement action taken by the… Continue Reading CFPB loses with the court, RESPA referral suit was an overreach