Kentucky REALTORS® announces REALTOR® of the Year and Distinguished Service Award recipients
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Kentucky REALTORS® announced Brenda Gooslin as the 2025 REALTOR® of the Year and Helen Fardo as the 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipient at the 2026 Leadership Installation in Louisville on September 23. Brenda is a lifelong Kentuckian who has served Kentucky REALTORS® for more than 20 years. She has served […]
Kentucky REALTORS® Relief Foundation has given more than $343,000 to families impacted by natural disasters this year
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Since the first State of Emergency was declared by Governor Beshear on February 14, the Kentucky REALTORS® Relief Foundation (KRRF) has distributed more than $343,000 in funds to nearly 500 Kentucky families in 78 counties impacted by severe weather in 2025. In response to deadly storms, flooding, and tornadoes that […]
Kentucky REALTORS® and Commerce Lexington explore links between housing and economic development
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Kentucky REALTORS® recently joined forces with Commerce Lexington to guide leaders from across the state through an economic development simulation, which emphasized the need for affordable and attainable housing, and reinvigorated the association’s commitment to the growth and development of the Commonwealth. Hosted by Commerce Lexington Inc. and in partnership […]
Kentucky REALTORS® announces $100,000 in tornado relief funding
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky In response to the deadly storms that have impacted counties in southeastern Kentucky and the State of Emergency declared by Gov. Beshear on May 16, Kentucky REALTORS® is announcing $100,000 in tornado relief funding. Relief assistance is limited to one month of housing expenses up to a maximum of $1,000 […]
Newly installed Kentucky REALTORS® Board of Directors shares vision for housing in Kentucky
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Kentucky REALTORS® is proud to introduce Barb Curtis as the newly installed president of the association. In collaboration with other members of the 2025 Board of Directors, Curtis’ agenda includes advocating for housing accessibility across the Commonwealth, supporting first-time homebuyers and encouraging Kentuckians to tell their stories. “Behind every successful […]
Senator Robby Mills honored with 2024 Kentucky REALTORS® Jess Kinman Award
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Kentucky REALTORS® proudly presented the 2024 Jess Kinman Award to Senator Robby Mills in recognition of his commitment to housing policy and advocacy in February 2025. “I’m honored to receive the 2024 Jess Kinman Award from Kentucky REALTORS® in recognition of my legislative efforts in real estate,” said Sen. Mills. […]
Kentucky REALTORS® break down practice changes resulting from national settlement
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky On March 15, 2024, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached an agreement that ends litigation brought by home sellers about broker commissions. The settlement includes changes to real estate transactions and reaffirms the choices consumers will continue to have about services and representation. After August 17, all REALTORS® must […]
Kentucky REALTORS® announce $200,000 relief fund for storm victims
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky In response to the deadly storms throughout Kentucky over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Relief Foundation, in collaboration with Kentucky REALTORS®, has announced $200,000 in relief funds to support individuals and families whose homes were damaged or destroyed. Over the holiday weekend, five Kentuckians […]
Kentucky REALTORS® CEO Josh Summers reflects on busy first year in charge
By Cory McCauley, Building Kentucky Kentucky REALTORS® welcomed CEO Josh Summers to its team in June of 2022. Josh sat down with Building Kentucky contributor Cory McCauley to reflect on his first year with Kentucky REALTORS® and what the future holds for the organization. What has your first year in the role of CEO been […]