Kathy Koops

December 13, 2017
automate your home

5 Ways to Automate Your Home

This article will teach you 5 ways to automate in your home. To get started read the smart echo buying guide so you understand home automation.  So here are top 5 things you can automate in your home today: Humidifier A humidifier will […]
December 11, 2017
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FHA Raises Loan Limits for Greater Cincinnati

FHA  announced nearly every area of the country will see FHA loan limits increase in 2018. The four counties serving the greater Cincinnati area will benefit from a 6.5% mortgage loan increase.  Currently, FHA borrowers are limited to $275,665 (single-family homes) […]
December 7, 2017
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Fifteen Years of Cincinnati Home Sales

It’s easy to lose perspective when it comes to home prices.  Twelve years ago local Cincinnati home sales were hot during the month of November.  Move forward 5 years, the number of single-family homes sold was down but sale prices were […]
December 6, 2017
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Why Are Real Estate Prices Rising?

Keeping Current Matters shared the details of why real estate prices are rising.  The supply of homes for sale in Greater Cincinnati is just under a 3month supply and according to KCM – real estate is about supply and demand. […]
December 4, 2017
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How Will the New Tax Bill Affect Homeowners?

Only time will tell how the proposed new tax bill will affect homeowners. None of the details are guaranteed until the final bill is approved.  The details listed below are based on current information.  (Please note:  I’m not an accountant […]
November 30, 2017

Cincinnati Home Sales During the Holidays

Home sales in Greater Cincinnati during the holidays continue at a brisk pace. The numbers tell the story.  From November 15th through the 29th, the Multiple Listing Service of Greater posted 745 Pending sales ( accepted contracts-not closed).  104 Pending sales […]
November 29, 2017
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Greater Cincinnati Foodbanks

A better economy helps lots of Cincinnatian’s to live a better life.  However, not everybody is benefitting. Anybody shopping for groceries can’t miss the ever increasing prices for milk, eggs, bread and other foods and according to the latest numbers, kids […]
November 27, 2017
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Top 4 Home Renovations

What are the top 4 home renovations for maximum ROI (return on investment)?  According to Keeping Current Matters: Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for […]
November 24, 2017
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Black Friday Shopping

Time for Black Friday shopping! Forget following the crowds into Target, Kohl, Best Buy and all the stores that threw their doors open on Thanksgiving.  Today is the best day to buy a new home or condo. Motivated sellers looking […]