Kathy Koops

July 9, 2026
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What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

Guest Source:  Keeping Current Matters What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026 If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than […]
July 5, 2026
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June Home Sales End With A Bang

June single-family home sales continue to beat previous Junes! In addition to rising prices and volume, the Median Days on Market has also increased. Search
June 28, 2026
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Cincinnati Home Sales Final Numbers for May

Cincinnati buyers and sellers had a good month in May. Search
June 16, 2026
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Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little good news.  Asking prices have started to come down. The […]
June 8, 2026
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May Home Sales In The Cincinnati Area

Single-family home sales in Cincinnati are up 2.2%!  The number a seller should focus on is Median Days on Market, which is up from April. Properties are on the market a little longer. The Median Sale price and Active Inventory both increased […]
May 31, 2026
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The Longer A House Sits On The Market The Lower It Sells For

Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters Tempted to price your house high just to see what happens? You should know, overpriced homes generally don’t sell right away, they sit. And that delay will cost you. The longer a house is on […]
May 29, 2026
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The Most Overlooked Rooms That Influence Buying Decisions

The Most Overlooked Rooms That Influence Buying Decisions Guest Author: Lydia Coleman When people think about selling a home, they usually focus on the obvious spaces: the living room, kitchen, and maybe the primary bedroom. These are the rooms that […]
May 26, 2026
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How Self-Care Can Ease Stress When Buying or Selling Your Home

How Self-Care Can Ease Stress When Buying or Selling Your Home Guest Author:  Suzie Wilson For first-time homebuyers, growing families trading up, and longtime owners preparing to sell, real estate can stir up mental health challenges homebuyers don’t expect and […]
May 21, 2026
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April Home Sales for Ohio and America

Real estate is local! The latest numbers from the Cincinnati MLS for single-family home sales during April, 2026: However, it’s interesting to see how our area compares to other cities in Ohio: Search Compared to the big view from the […]