Kathy Koops

April 24, 2018

How to Find Short-Term Rentals in Cincinnati

How to Find Short-Term Rentals in Cincinnati.  It can be difficult to find short-term rentals in Cincinnati compared to finding a long-term apartment lease or vacation rental. Whether you’re making a local move, relocating to Cincinnati for a new job, are […]
April 23, 2018

Tips for First Time Home Buyers in Cincinnati

To buy real estate or not to buy?   This is the real question! There isn’t a magic checklist for buyers to use when deciding if it’s the right time to buy.  It’s a great idea- but every first time home […]
April 19, 2018

Terracotta Army Marches into Cincinnati

The Terracotta Army marches into Cincinnati. Nearly 41 years ago in 1974, farmers digging a well near Xi’an, China, uncovered bronze arrowheads and shards of pottery. Their discoveries led archeologists to the tomb of Ying Zheng (259-210 B.C.) the first […]
April 18, 2018
Home staging trends in Cincinnati

Aceable – 2018 Home Staging Trends

If you’ve ever taken a look at an interior decor magazine, toured the model house at a new master-planned community or watched an episode of Flip or Flop, then you’ve seen home staging. It’s the industry term used to describe […]
April 16, 2018

2018 Tax Day

Bad news: 2018 Tax Day is almost here and the IRS wants you to file your tax returns. Good news: You have an extra day this year.   Remember to file by midnight Tuesday, April 17, 2018. (Just in case you […]
April 13, 2018

2018 Home Sales in Mason School District

  2018 Home sales in the Mason City School District crossover township and city boundaries serving residents in both Mason and Deerfield Twp Ohio.   The school district is an interesting mix of existing neighborhoods and new construction.  The school buildings are scattered […]
April 11, 2018

House Prices: Simply a Matter of Supply & Demand

Keeping Current Matters always explains the real estate market in easy to understand terms.  Why are home prices still rising? It is a simple answer. There are more purchasers in the market right now than there are available homes for […]
April 9, 2018

The Times Are A-Changin

“The Times Are A-Changin” written by Bob Dylan does a good job of describing today’s real estate market in greater Cincinnati. Gone are the days when sellers were willing to negotiate and buyers could pick and choose.  In many parts of […]
April 5, 2018

First Quarter Home Sales in the Lakota School District

Home sales in the Lakota School District crossover township lines serving residents in both West Chester and Liberty Township Ohio.   The school district is an interesting mix of existing neighborhoods and new construction.  The school buildings are scattered throughout the district and […]