Kathy Koops

February 6, 2018

Real Estate in Lakota School District

In the stock market there’s a widely followed market theory, the January barometer, claims that as January goes, so goes the year. Comparing the numbers for real estate in the Lakota School District for January 2016 versus January 2017 may […]
February 5, 2018

4 Easy Tips for Smart Homes Sellers

What 4 things do smart home sellers need to know in today’s real estate market? Call it common sense, savvy selling or just plain good manners.  If your property is for sale and you want to buyers to enjoy looking […]
February 3, 2018

Cincinnati Alternatives to the Super Bowl

Not into the “football frenzy”? Here are some Cincinnati alternatives to the Super Bowl. Today is the kick-off for ArtWave Days.  A great excuse for everybody in the family to get out of the house. ArtsWave Days Schedule   Every Saturday […]
February 2, 2018

Cincinnati Celebrates Ground Hog Day

It’s groundhog day and what will Punxsutawney Phil tell Cincinnati when winter will end?  According to the official groundhog site if Phil fails to see his shadow-winter will soon end. Bad news because if it’s a sunny day and he […]
February 1, 2018

2 Major Myths Holding Home Buyers Back

The 2 Major Myths Holding Back Home Buyers Keeping Current Matters recently published a great article detailing 2 major buying myths: Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership,” which revealed that “eighty percent of consumers either are unaware of how […]
January 31, 2018

Cincinnati 24-Hour Market Watch

Keeping tabs on Cincinnati real estate with the 24 Hour Market Watch. Each time an agent signs on to access the Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati a box appears with running stats covering the “24 Hour Market Watch”. It’s […]
January 29, 2018

Rental Costs in Cincinnati

The cost of renting in Cincinnati is rising! Trulia recently covered the cost of renting and came to the conclusion “The Rent Is Getting Too Damn High”. Anybody in the Greater Cincinnati area trying to find something decent to rent […]
January 26, 2018

TMI

TMI.  Too Much Information! It’s great that there is sooooo much information available on the internet today.  Buyers have easy access to find out details about who owns the property, purchase date and price. Unfortunately, it seems that having too […]
January 24, 2018

Mortgage Rates Rising

Rising mortgage rates could mean fewer options for Cincinnati homebuyers this spring Compared to January 2017 greater Cincinnati has -14% fewer homes and condos listed for sale. Historically low mortgage rates are finally beginning to climb slowly.  The snow has […]