Unemployment rates drop in 91 Kentucky counties during past year; Fayette, Oldham, Woodford top list
Unemployment rates rose in 18 Kentucky counties between September 2018 and September 2019, fell in 91 and stayed the same in 11 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
Fayette, Oldham, and Woodford counties all recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 2.8 percent each. It was followed...
Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS announces $259.3 million in sales in May
Real estate sales by members of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR) positively impacted the Bluegrass economy with 1,281 reported sales totaling $259,263,788 during the month of May.
According to 2018 LBAR President John Groft, “Inventory and days on market both continue to skim along at historic lows, while buyer demand is creating competitive purchase offer situations that...
LBAR announces $215.6 million in Fayette County real estate sales in first quarter 2018
Residential real estate sales by members of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR) positively impacted the Fayette County economy in first quarter 2018 with 920 reported sales totaling $215,628,456.
Sales continue to be a driving force in Fayette County economy.
Residential sales decreased 12 percent from 1,050 sales reported in first quarter 2017 to 920 sales reported in first quarter...
United Way’s Back on Track Program gives $4,000 grants to business owners, students
Changes to United Way’s Back on Track program now make it easier for business owners and students to access $4,000 for expanding their business or paying for the cost of getting a post-secondary education. In just six months, participants of this program can access $4,000 along with the money they save – it’s simple and risk free, but you have to be able to save money you earn and attend financial...
