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January 15, 2009

Job openings decline in November

On the last business day of November, there were 2.8 million job openings in the United States, and the job openings rate was 2.0 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

The job openings rate declined in November, matching the series low set in 2003. The hires rate fell sharply in November to a series low of 2.6 percent. The total separations rate was little changed in November, but the quits rate declined further to 1.4 percent, also a series low.

LBAR launches mobile phone search option

The Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors has launched a version of the LBAR.com property and Realtor search for mobile phones. LBAR President Gale Fulton said the association is constantly adding new features to its Web site and are excited to offer a mobile property search.

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The mobile version of the property search allows searches for all property types right from your cellular phone. People can search by address, MLS number, price range or zip code. Individuals can also select county and property type as well as find contact information for Realtors.

LBAR represents more than 2,000 Realtors living and working in Clark, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott and Woodford Counties. For more information, visit www.lbar.com or call 859-276-3503.

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