Kathy Koops
July 13, 2018
Did you ever wonder how long do most families live in a house? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of their data points, which has changed dramatically, is the median tenure of a family in […]
July 11, 2018
Tick Tock! In the hot Cincinnati housing market buyers are running out of time and losing. What do buyers do when they get a signed contract? Most celebrate, calling family and friends announcing victory. But the celebration may be shortlived […]
July 9, 2018
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 […]