Greater Louisville Association of Realtors
The Voice for Real Estate in the Greater Louisville area Kentucky
The Greater Louisville Association of Realtors (GLAR) is a professional trade association representing more than 4,500 members involved in the real estate profession. Our members are mostly Realtors but we also have Affiliate members that include companies and individuals that have a vested interest in the real estate industry.
As a local arm of the country’s largest trade association, The National Association of Realtors, GLAR is committed to providing the highest degree of service and professionalism to it’s members and the community.
GLAR provides opportunities and services to our members that benefit individuals and their careers as well as the real estate profession as a whole. GLAR continuously offers education courses taught by professionals, including the opportunity to train for and acquire esteemed designations. We also have a Realtor Store for our members to purchase supplies, signs, contracts and anything you can think of that might be helpful to Realtors.
GLAR has an Advertising campaign that promotes using a Realtor in every real estate transaction and is also active in the community through it’s many charitable donations and activities. GLAR is also very involved in government activities and legislation that affect the housing industry.
As the local “Voice For Real Estate,” GLAR has become an active member of the Louisville community. Our members, as well as the Association staff, have become an information source for local media and government agencies and well as active participants and board members of many community organizations, charities and businesses. It is a priority to give back to the community we serve.
Buying a home in Louisville is affordable, smart and easy.
10. Market prices are steady and affordable. Get a great house for a great price!
9. Homes in Louisville appreciate more than the national average. At an appreciation rate of 5%, a $200,000 home increases in value $10,000 during the first year alone!*
8. Financing is easier than ever! Greater competition in the leading market gives you the advantage.
7. The value of Louisville homes is up - despite the slump on a national level. During 4th quarter 2006 in a three-city comparable market study including Louisville, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis, the value of a median priced home in Louisville rose 2.2%, while the other two markets declined.*
6. Tax codes make owning a home more affordable. Interest and property taxes can be deducted.
5. Thousands of professional REALTORS® in the Louisville area can help. They can help you find and purchase a home quickly and easily!
4. Home availability in Louisville is high with a diverse selection!
3. Home ownership in Louisville is affordable! The percent of income spent on housing is approximately 11%; in markets like San Diego, it can cost 40% of income to own a home.*
2. Mortgage rates have continued to stay extremely low - comparable to 40 year lows.
1. Sales in Louisville are up from previous years. From January through June, 229 more property sales closed in the area, representing a 3.1 increase from 2006.*
SOURCE: “Louisville outperforms nation in existing home sales,” courierjournal.com, 07.26.07
Greater Louisville Association of Realtors
6300 Dutchmans Pkwy.
Louisville, KY 40205
Phone: 502-894-9860
Toll Free: 1-866-801-9296
Fax: 502-894-9866
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