The first month of the new year saw colder temperatures but hotter activity compared to 2020. Total home sales reached 939 in January compared to 828 during January last year, an increase of 13 percent. Transactions in January were the highest monthly total on record, breaking the previous record from 2020. Both single-family homes and townhouse/condo saw a sales increase of 13 percent for the month, matching the overall sales tally for January.

Kristy Gooch was installed as the 2021 president of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR). She has been a member of LBAR for over 20 years, served on the LBAR Board of Directors and was elected as treasurer in 2018. She has participated on numerous committees and task forces including MLS, professional standards and technology. In 2012, Gooch was selected as the Good Neighbor Award recipient for LBAR.

The Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR) presented its highest awards for 2020 at the recent Kick Off: Installation and Member Recognition Meeting – REALTOR® of the Year, Good Neighbor and Distinguished Service – honoring outstanding REALTORS® within the Association.