Kathy Koops

August 24, 2018

Reality TV and Cincinnati Real Estate

Reality TV and Cincinnati real estate often sends the wrong message to buyers and sellers! Keeping Current Matters recently published a great article about real estate myths: Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued […]
August 22, 2018
Home selling cleaning hacks

6 Cleaning Hacks When Selling

6 Cleaning Hacks to Keep Your Home Show Ready When Selling. Maintaining a home is a major task involving many micro-managing chores. Sparkling floor, spotless kitchen counter, dust-free couch and a coffee table with no coffee stains may seem like […]
August 20, 2018
Cincinnati real estate sales

July Home Sales for Greater Cincinnati

July home sales for Greater Cincinnati slowing down. Home sales continue to outpace the number of new listings which continues to drive up sale prices in some areas. July property sales were up +1.7% compared to July 2017.  Cincinnati sellers […]
August 17, 2018
Rubber Duck Regatta

Cincinnati’s Rubber Duck Regatta Returns

 “Buy a Duck, Feed a Child”. A simple way to put a smile on your face and help the Freestore Foodbank at the same time! The Rubber Duck Regatta is one of my favorites events.  Watch over 200,000 bright […]
August 15, 2018

Lock the Door

Most homeowners wouldn’t dream of leaving their front door wide open and unlocked all day. So you just closed on your dream home and the moving truck is on the way?  The best advice is before you get too settled […]
August 13, 2018

Are Existing Home Sales Cooling

The Greater Cincinnati real estate market is experiencing a cooling in existing home sales. Keeping Current Matters latest infographic explains what’s happening: Some Highlights: According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Existing Home Sales Report, sales in June were down 2.2% from […]
August 11, 2018
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Cincinnati School District Rankings

A Greater Cincinnati School District is being recognized as one of the best in the U.S. Locally the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District ranked #6 on data company Niche’s 2019 Best School Districts in America list. According to Niche, “The […]
August 8, 2018
West Chester Events

2018 Union Centre Food Truck Rally

The 2018 Union Centre Food Truck Rally is August 10, 2018. Once again the Union Centre Business Merchants Association pulled together Cincinnati’s Best Food Trucks at The Square @ Union Centre for a Food Truck Rally!  The event is scheduled to […]
August 6, 2018
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How to Stay Cool When Getting a Mortgage

Tips on how to stay cool when getting a mortgage in today’s market. If you haven’t refinanced or obtained a mortgage in the last few years be prepared!  The process is time-consuming, invasive.  I have warned clients to get ready […]