KAR is gearing up for the biggest housing event - a weekend of Nationwide Open Houses. The purpose is to encourage those who are thinking of buying a home to take advantage of unique home market factors including low interest rates, good selection of inventory and Kentucky's low cost of homeownership. REALTORS® should also take this opportunity to educate potential home buyers on the benefits of home ownership.

KAR has made several resources available on the website for local associations and members to use.

 

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Award for MLS violations upheld April 14, 2013 by hunt Filed under: General, Legal (Edit) A Pennsylvania court has considered whether a MLS participant was properly sanctioned for violating a stipulation agreement he entered into with a REALTOR® association.

In 2007, Thomas Wilkins ("Broker") filed a lawsuit against the Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS® ("Association") after the Association removed some of the Broker's listings from the Association's multiple listing service ("MLS") that were listings of non-MLS participants. The parties entered into a settlement agreement ("Stipulation") that was filed with the court. In the Stipulation, the Broker agreed to: abide by the MLS's rules; provide the Association with a verification form for all listing agreements; and he would only place listings into the MLS secured by him.

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The Federal Housing Administration starting charging borrowers higher mortgage insurance premiums on new FHA loans at the beginning of April.

The annual fee on most FHA loans increased by 0.1 percent April 1. While it may sound small, this is one of a series of mortgage insurance hikes the FHA has implemented over the years. The fee has nearly tripled since 2008. Mortgage insurance changes will be starting in June as well.

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KREEF offers rebate when program is completed      

 

That's right, if you complete your GRI designation by the end of 2014, no matter how many courses you have left to take, KREEF will reimburse you the cost of your last GRI course* (1 through 5). Even if you only have one course left to complete the program, you qualify. When you send in your completed GRI application, KREEF will send you a rebate on your last course. Call 800.264.2185 for details. *Rebate equal to the early-bird registration price.

Also, if you currently hold a GRI designation, you can audit any of the GRI courses (1 through 5) for only $50. By auditing a course, you not only receive updated information to help in your business, you also receive the continuing education credit associated with the course. It's a win-win!

GRI Course Schedule

Course Descriptions

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April 19 - CE - Cadiz, Lake Barkley - Instructor: Harry Borders
April 24 - CE - Henderson - Instructor: Ginny Lawson
April 25 - CORE - Henderson - Instructor: Ginny Lawson     

 
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Join RPAC for a day at the races! Watch the nation's finest horses compete at Churchill Downs from a luxurious First Turn Suite with upscale amenities. Members will enjoy a buffet lunch, open bar, and betting window inside this elegant, climate-controlled hospitality suite with panoramic windows, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, and several interior televisions with surround sound. Don't miss it! Secure your tickets TODAY! Members can purchase a ticket for a $250 contribution to RPAC.

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Also provides six (6) hours of law CE credit    

    

REALTOR® of the Year Award (Word version)
Deadline: Saturday, June 1, 2013

Distinguished Service Award
Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2013

Nat Sanders Education Award
Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2013

REALTOR® Community Service Award
Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2013

KREEF is now offering online appraisal courses through McKissock Online Education. These courses include the USPAP course as well as a selection of over 20 elective courses needed to complete the annual training requirements.

The classes are approved by the Appraisal Qualifying Board (AQB) and also approved for Continuing Education by the Kentucky Real Estate Appraisers Board.

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Celebrate Earth Day in April and save 25% on the online Green Designation Bundle. This course examines the latest trends in green building technology as well as consumer demand for homes that are environmentally certified or that incorporate green features. Many benefits are included.

 

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Deadline for entry is May 20     

The Good Neighbor program - now in its 14th year - recognizes REALTORS whose extraordinary commitment to community service has helped make their communities better places to live. In October, five winners will be announced and will be recognized at the 2013 REALTORS Conference & Expo in San Francisco. Five winners will receive a $10,000 grant for their community cause, travel expenses to the convention, and extensive publicity to benefit their cause. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will receive $2,500 grants. Eligible activities include any volunteer work that helps improve the quality of life in a community.  

 

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KAR received approval from the state to produce an official KY specialty license plate. To start production, KAR needs to have 900 applications and fees collected. This is your chance to show off your REALTOR pride and support the real estate industry. If you want to learn more or have an interest in having your own plate, check out the instructions on the webpage.

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