Kathy Koops

November 26, 2025
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Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off in the Long Run

Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off in the Long Run Source:  Keeping Current Matters Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now. No repairs, no property taxes, no worrying about mortgage […]
November 22, 2025

A Yearly Pest Calendar Homeowners Should Keep In Mind

A Yearly Pest Calendar Homeowners Should Keep In Mind   (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Every season brings different pests that try to make their way into homes. Knowing what to expect throughout the year helps homeowners stay prepared and […]
November 17, 2025
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Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back From Buying a Home?

Would you let $80 hold you back from buying a home? Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters Because that’s about all you’ll save per month if mortgage rates drop from where they’ve been lately to 5.99%. Of course, that’ll give or […]
November 14, 2025
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Which Upgrades Add Real Value When Selling

Which Upgrades Add Real Value When Selling Guest Author:  Alex Turner When preparing to put your home on the market, knowing which upgrades add real value when selling can make a huge difference in your final return. Not every upgrade […]
November 12, 2025
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Greater Cincinnati Single Family Homes Sales During October 2025

Single-family home prices and sold units continue to climb! A repeat of previous months.   Every index measurement is ahead of last year.  The one a seller should concentrate on is Median Days on Market, which is up 22.2%.  The […]
November 7, 2025
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What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market                   There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is […]
November 4, 2025
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First Look at October Home Sales

The first look at the October single-family home sales in Greater Cincinnati. The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2025 to October 2025. You will see data comparisons between August and the previous month, the last three months […]
November 1, 2025
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Redefining Your Life in Midlife: Why a Move Might Be the Smartest Thing You’ve Ever Done

Image: Freepik Redefining Your Life in Midlife: Why a Move Might Be the Smartest Thing You’ve Ever Done Guest Author:  Zoe Houston Midlife’s weird. Not bad weird, but clarifying. You wake up one day and realize you’re not who you […]
October 27, 2025
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The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)

The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think) Source:  Keeping Current Matters Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, […]