KY census reveals population to increase to 5.3 million

Kentucky's population forecast from Census

The Kentucky State Data Center has released new population forecasts based on the 2010 Census for state of Kentucky, the 15 Area Development Districts, and the 120 counties. Projections are provided for the total population and the population in households by sex and age. Launched from 2010, projections are given at 5-year intervals to 2050. Population pyramids displaying persons in households and group quarters are also provided for the 2000 Census, the 2010 Census, and projections in 2020, 2030, 2040, and 2050. Projections reveal that Kentucky will increase population by just over 1 million through 2050 to a total of 5.3 million people.

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It's not too late to register!

KAR Annual Convention & Expo
September 27 - 29
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Spa
Lexington, KY
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Attendees will have a chance to win an iPad2, $500 cash, Kindle, variety of Apple products or other great prizes. The website has all the information you need to get signed up for this year's event.

Over 20 hours of CE available!

Speakers include Dave Mitchell (keynote), Gee Dunsten, Cindy Chandler, Dan Green, Mike Parker, Stewart Prather, KHC, KY State Police, HUD and others. Topics will cover sales strategies, legal issues, mortgages/financing, commercial, personal safety, website building, social networking and even an e-PRO course! New for this year, we will be holding an Unconference on Wednesday for top-of-mind topics that are most popular to those in attendance. And don't forget about the social events on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

The theme is Surviving & Thriving with a luau twist. Attendees and guests are encouraged to dress the part, especially on Wednesday night for the KAR Reception and RPAC event. Exhibitors are doing the same.

Monday, September 26, KAR members, guests and family will be meeting up for a friendly round of golf at Marriott's Griffin Gate Golf Course, a Rees Jones designed course located at the hotel. Other days, special rates are being offered to attendees. For tee times, rates and other details, click here.

September is REALTOR Safety Month

This month marks NAR's REALTOR Safety Month and while it is important to prevent crime against real estate professionals, preparation is the best way to fine tune the gift of instinct. Use the following NAR resources for yourself, your office and your local board. A report is also accessible that digs deeper into some of the violent attacks that have taken place over the recent past.

NAR Safety Month Resources
2011 Safety Report

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e-PRO: Tech training to stay ahead

This is the only classroom course offered in KY for 2011

Sign up now! This course will familiarize today's agents with the latest technology and social media tools to enhance business and help engage with customers and other real estate professionals.

September 27
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Spa
Lexington, KY
Dan Green, Instructor
This course will be held during the Convention, however, you do not have to attend Convention to take this course.

Group pricing is available for as low as $75 per person. Already have e-PRO? Refresh your skills for $75.

Approved as 3 hour CE elective credit and elective credit for CRS, ABR, GRI, CIPS and RSPS. Call KAR (800.264.2185) for more info.

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Got Education?

If you are looking for ways to get your annual CE requirements, take a look at these options (and don't get hit with a $500 fine at the end of the year):

Online Courses

Live Web Courses

Classroom Courses

GRI Courses

e-PRO

GRI designation now an elective for ABR

Start on your designation journey today

To become an ABR you must complete one core course - the ABR Designation Course - and one elective option. The newest addition to the list of ABR electives is the GRI (Graduate, REALTOR Institute) Designation. GRI Designees study new technology, laws, and procedures in order to continuously evolve and meet the needs of the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers. This course ensures real estate practitioners can perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. Courses are enrolling and very affordable.

Upcoming GRI Course: (each course counts for CE)

Oct 25 & 26: GRI 5 - Systems for Success (Northern KY)

Click here to learn more about the benefits of GRI and to see the approved CE for each class.

Get into real estate

This online and classroom 96 hour salesperson pre-license course is approved by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC). Cost: $550. There will be 60 credit hours completed online and 36 credit hours completed in a classroom setting. Below, please find a list of course dates in your area. Both the 60 credit online hours and the 36 classroom hours equal a total of the required 96 course hours.

Upcoming dates:

Lexington, KY
Date: Oct. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16
Location: Lexington-Bluegrass Assn of REALTORS�
Time: 9am - 4pm daily

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