Kathy Koops

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
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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 […]
August 3, 2018
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What is the New Real Estate Market in Cincinnati?

Price reductions are the new real estate market in Cincinnati! We’ve experienced a long stretch of real estate prices climbing at a record pace.   Now the trend is adjusting to slightly lower demand for Cincinnati real estate. Compared to 24-Hour Market […]
August 1, 2018
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Beware of Serial Buyers

Beware of serial buyers killing home purchase deals! Frantic buyers outbid on homes and a day or two later have buyers remorse.  Sound familiar?  It’s happening to lots of sellers in the greater Cincinnati area. You’re thinking everybody is entitled to […]
July 30, 2018
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The Greater Cincinnati Theater Scene

The greater Cincinnati area supports a thriving “live theater” community. In addition to the Broadway Series local theater groups, schools, and organizations perform in a variety of locations in and around greater Cincinnati. Local theatergoers can pick from musical reviews to […]
July 26, 2018
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Who Said Greater Cincinnati is One of the Least Competitive Housing Markets?

A report from Redfin states Cincinnati’s housing markets as one of the least competitive in the United States.   The newly launched Redfin “Compete Score™” is aimed at helping people understand what it takes to buy a home based on the competitiveness […]