Kathy Koops
February 2, 2026
Early numbers for January single-family home sales in Greater Cincinnati. Prices just keep going up when compared to January 2025! The overview below shows real estate activity for January 2026. You will see data comparisons between January and the previous […]
January 29, 2026
Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now Source: Keeping Current Matters For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day […]
January 28, 2026
Why Storage and Layout Matter More Than Square Footage Guest Author: Alex Harper When people imagine their ideal home, size is often the first thing that comes to mind. More rooms, wider spaces, and extra square footage are commonly seen […]
January 25, 2026
Image: Freepik Guest Author: Erin Renyolds Home Maintenance Costs: What to Expect and How to Prepare Nobody warns you about this part. You close on the house, you celebrate, and you start moving in. You’re thinking furniture, window blinds, maybe […]
January 22, 2026
The Living Landscape: How Your Yard Functions As An Ecosystem (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Guest Author: Beaver Tree Service A yard is more than a patch of grass around a home. It operates as a small ecosystem. For homeowners […]
January 18, 2026
The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back Guest Author: Keeping Current Matters Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s […]
January 15, 2026
Cincinnati’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods for Urban Living Guest Author: Sara William Introduction Walkability has become one of the most desirable features for people choosing where to live. The ability to step outside your front door and walk to cafés, parks, […]
January 13, 2026
January is Radon Awareness Month. Usually, January is cold, and windows are shut. This January has been a mix of Spring, Fall, and Winter. The air in the house isn’t vented, and if you have high Radon Levels, it’s time […]
January 11, 2026
Single-family home prices and sold units continue to climb! A repeat of previous months. Every index measurement is ahead of last year. The number a seller should concentrate on is Median Days on Market, which is up +36.1% The chart […]