Kathy Koops

July 9, 2018
Market Trends for Mason School District

Mason Real Estate Update

  The first half of 2018 home sales in two areas in the Mason City School District continue to grow.  Updates for Mason and Deerfield Twp Ohio.   The chart below is based on MLS data for any single family home located within […]
July 5, 2018
property taxes in ohio

Understanding Property Taxes

Paying your Ohio property taxes at closing is one of the most confusing costs for sellers. The State of Ohio handles property tax payments in a unique (and universally confusing way).  Property taxes are paid in arrears.  Arrears means the most […]
July 4, 2018
celebrating the 4th in Cincinnati Ohio

Why Do We Celebrate the 4th of July?

Why do we celebrate the 4th of July in America? It’s not the official start of summer or the date of MLB All-Star Game. It’s the date to remember because the founding fathers decided enough was enough and signed their names […]
June 29, 2018
Cincinnati Skyline

Cincinnati Celebrating 4th of July

Cincinnati is celebrating 4th of July, 2018 in style! With Independence Day falling in the middle of the week some festivities begin on Friday, June 29th and running through the 4th of July.  Plenty of celebrations: Saturday, June 30th Red, White, […]
June 27, 2018

How to Read a Mortgage

Back by popular demand – a quick report on how to read a mortgage! No geese, no goats, no pay -no stay is the simplest way to explain multi-page fine print mortgage documents to today’s real estate buyer. But chickens […]
June 25, 2018
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You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy Now

Don’t believe everything you hear about saving 20% down before buying a home. The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan […]
June 22, 2018

Smart Home 2018

By: Anna Kucirkova Is a Smart Home Practical in 2018? When we say “Smart Home,” your mind probably starts working a mile-a-minute. You probably imagine a Jetsons-like, technologically advanced home that responds to your every command. While that concept is certainly […]
June 20, 2018
Cincinnati home sale may 2018

May 2018 Home Sales Update

May 2018 home sales update for Greater Cincinnati.   Home sales continue to outpace the number of new listings which continues to drive up sale prices in some areas. Comparing the average sale price for single-family homes during the first […]
June 18, 2018
cincinnati appraisal

Will it Appraise?

Contrary to popular belief appraising real estate is not rocket science.  However, a good appraisal requires both knowledge and time to prepare.  “Will it appraise” is a good question in Cincinnati’s overheated/overpriced real estate market.    The sole purpose of the appraisal […]