A vacancy currently exists on the KAR Board of Directors with a term running though December 31, 2015. Anyone having an interest in applying for this position would need to complete a nomination form and return it to KAR by December 1, 2014. Voting by the Delegate Body will take place at the KAR Leadership Conference on December 3-4. To complete a nomination form, click here.

The Henderson Audubon Board of REAL TORS® is seeking an Association Executive (AE) that will work with the REALTOR® member ship and its leadership to enhance the public's perception of the industry. A complete job description and application are available upon request. Interested parties should submit a resume and a completed application to hendersonrealtors@mw.twcbc.com by November 14, 2014.

Deadline to apply is December 31
Would you like to join the ranks of some of the most successful REALTORS® from around the state? You can by becoming part of the LeadershipKAR program, offered by the Kentucky Association of REALTORS® since 2002. Recognizing that leadership development is an essential element in the process of improving our Association and profession, KAR:

• identifies emerging REALTOR® leaders throughout the Association. 
• encourages them with motivational activities and skill building sessions and retreats across the state. 
• assists in sharpening their leadership skills in the hope they will exert a strong positive influence on the future of the Association and profession.  

Learn more on how to become part of this program and start the journey to leadership. Read More 

Do you want the inside scoop on all things real estate in Kentucky? Then get in on the action. Keep up with what your association is doing in real-time - from legislative updates and technology to the newest business tools and member photos. "Like" here

These stats represent the market conditions for the entire state of Kentucky. For a complete breakdown of housing stats, contact KAR at 800.264.2185.

August 2014 vs August 2013 

Kentucky RPAC was on the winning side of 89% of the elections for RPAC supported candidates in Kentucky General Assembly races and 100% at the national level. In the Kentucky House, RPAC supported candidates won 40 out of 45 races and in the Kentucky Senate, RPAC won 8 out of 9 races. RPAC has also continued its bi-partisan tradition, supporting 56% Republicans and 44% Democrats.

 

Click here for the final results for all of the State Senate, State House and National races.

Click here for the list of RPAC supported candidates in each race and how each fared in the election - both state and national.  

For all the members who gave to RPAC over the past year or served as an RPAC Trustee, thank you for your support. Whether you gave $1 or became a major investor, your contribution has helped elect pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests. The money to accomplish this comes from voluntary contributions made by REALTORS®. These are not members' dues; this is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of how important campaign fundraising is to the political process. If you would like to invest in RPAC, you can do so here. Note: current contributions will be credited toward 2015 totals. 

As Kentucky continues to fight budget issues, KAR has taken a proactive approach to educating members, consumers and legislators on why home ownership is important to Kentucky. The focus begins on protecting crucial tax benefits for home ownership and keeping sales tax on services from being placed on the transfer of property. If you want to learn more, the KHM website includes information as well as a downloadable flyer. Read More

A US district court for the District of Columbia has determined that a real estate broker may be liable for giving a client misleading tax advice related to a real estate transaction.

In 2010, John Coon ("Client") engaged Edward Wood ("Broker"), an associate broker with City Houses D.C., to assist him in selling an investment property ("First Property") and using the proceeds to purchase a new investment property. Broker had had represented Client in the purchase of the First Property ten years prior. Read More

The end of the year is coming way too quick and 2014 will be over before you know it. Don't get caught without your CE completed and risk a $500 fine. Check out our classroom courses here or try out an online course here, available 24/7 from any computer. KREEF also offers the Core course online if it's your year to complete that requirement. You don't need the extra stress so let KREEF help you out. Deadline is December 31 to get your annual CE hours completed.

The 96 hour salesperson pre-license course is now completely online through the Kentucky Real Estate Education Foundation (KREEF) and is approved by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC). The total cost of the program is $599, which is more affordable than most other providers, and includes all materials needed for the course including the textbook and other resources. Learn more about the program here.

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The new .REALTOR top-level domain is now available to all members and NAR will provide the first 500,000 members who register for a .REALTOR domain with a free one-year license. The .REALTOR domain will help Realtors® stand apart from other real estate professionals, creating a more positive online experience for consumers who are searching for information on buying or selling property. Having a .REALTOR domain will inform consumers that they are working with a Realtor®, a trusted real estate professional who subscribes to NAR's strict Code of Ethics. Read More

In the first of a video series from NAR called The Voice for Real Estate, host Stephen Gasque looks at a big RESPA fine from the federal government, the potential impact on real estate from the FCC's proposed net neutrality rule, and NAR's initial look at the growing student debt problem. Gasque also provides an update on NAR's latest existing-home sales release. Read More

GEICO
Contact GEICO for a free quote on insurance to see how much you could be saving. And don't forget to mention your KAR affiliation, you could qualify for an exclusive member savings opportunity.

UPS
KAR members can save up to 30% on UPS shipping. Members currently enrolled in the UPS Savings Program must re-enroll to take advantage of this new exclusive offer.

Showing Suite
Get feedback on your listings, improve communication with your sellers, and set yourself apart from your competition with HomeFeedback®.

Prescription Drug Card
As a member, you, your family & friends may be able to lower your prescription drug costs. Simply create and print your FREE Prescription Drug Card and receive savings of up to 75% (discounts average roughly 30%) at more than 54,000 national and regional pharmacies. This card can be used as your primary plan and/or it can be used on prescriptions not covered by your insurance plan.

Nationwide Insurance
Offering you a special insurance program that could save you up to $500 with special rates on your auto policy.

OfficeMax
OfficeMax provides KAR members with discounts on over 25,000 items, including free delivery with no minimum-sized order and access to its commercial catalog (unavailable to the general public), which features significant member discounts.

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Wouldn't your clients love to have extra money every month? With the exclusive Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Conventional No Mortgage Insurance Program (No MI), they can!

KHC's Conventional No MI program enables the borrower to have a lower monthly payment than a FHA program. This program allows eligible borrowers to go up to 97 percent of purchase price without having to pay upfront or monthly mortgage insurance. This could mean substantial savings over a year. Borrowers will have access to KHC Down payment Assistance Programs, as well! For full details and terms, visit KHC's website (under Conventional No Mortgage Insurance Program).

Liberty Mutual Insurance is an exclusive partner of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Through the REALTOR Benefits® Program, we have been the organization's preferred provider of home, auto and renters insurance for more than a decade. Now, through the Liberty Mutual Auto Insurance Referral Program™, we're giving you the opportunity to help your clients get the same exclusive auto insurance savings available to you. When you refer your clients to Liberty Mutual, they could save up to 10% on auto insurance. If they request and receive a completed auto insurance quote, you'll get a $40 referral bonus. It's that simple. Enroll now.