Kathy Koops

October 26, 2017
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DesignBuildCincy

DesignBuildCincy is a great opportunity to take a peek inside the newly remodeled Music Hall and meet with the city’s best designers, architects, contractors, retailers, and craftsmen.  Thinking about remodeling or redesign and don’t have a clue where to start […]
October 24, 2017
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Cincinnati Real Estate Selfie

The Cincinnati Area Board Of Realtors released the official home sale numbers for September.  The infographic below is an easy way to decipher “selfie” of real estate in greater Cincinnati. The local real estate market remains strong with rising sale prices […]
October 23, 2017
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The Real Cost of Renting vs. Buying

The real cost of renting vs. buying continues to go up as median rental prices rise.  Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a […]
October 20, 2017
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Cincinnati Condos

Cincinnati condo sales through September 30, 2017. The good news continues with the average sale price is up in all 4 counties. Currently, the average sale price for condos in greater Cincinnati is $166,585  compared to $144,543  during the same time frame […]
October 18, 2017
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Yelp Likes Cincinnati

Yelp likes Cincinnati! Cincinnati ranks No. 16 on Yelp’s list of 50 cities for economic opportunity-not something readers would expect from a restaurant ranking site.  Yelp launched the program to help policymakers and locals make changes in their communities based on data.  […]
October 17, 2017
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September 2017 Cincinnati Real Estate Update

September 2017 Cincinnati real estate update. The dollar volume in sales for all four counties during through the end of September 2017 continues to outpace sales compared to same time frame last year.  The current average sale price for single-family […]
October 16, 2017
Cincinnati real estate inventory

A Tale of Two Real Estate Markets

Six months ago, Keeping Current Matters reported that the mismatch between the type of inventory of homes for sale and the demand of buyers in the US was causing the formation of two markets. In the starter and trade-up home categories, […]
October 13, 2017
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Why It’s Great Living in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio is home to more than just delicious chili, though that has rightfully earned its spot atop the city’s food ecosystem. Located in between Lexington, Kentucky and Columbus, Ohio, Cincinnati is a thriving locality where you can go from […]
October 11, 2017
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Ohio Early Election Voting Begins Today

Early voting begins today in Ohio. Sample ballots for your county. Check your county Board of Elections for voting times and locations. For detailed information click on your county:  Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Warren.  Questions or more information check out the Ohio […]