Kathy Koops

March 23, 2018

Do Rising Mortgage Interest Rates Impact Real Estate Prices?

Recently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on the housing market this year. Keeping Current Matters addressed the […]
March 22, 2018

Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors Market Report

The real estate Market Report issued by CABR states “Cincinnati home sales continue to set records, up +3.87 % compared to February a year ago.” Highlights: The average home price climbed to $187,947 compared to $180,860 a year earlier, a +3.92 […]
March 20, 2018

Million Dollar Neighbor

Didn’t your mother tell you not to believe everything you hear? You might think you have a million dollar neighbor but… don’t make any bets on what you hear.  The truth is that the list price is not always the […]
March 19, 2018

Ultra Violet and Oceanside

The winners of the “2018 Color of the Year” are Ultra Violet and Oceanside. Pantone and Sherwin Williams have announced their choices for 2018 Color of the Year.  Ultra Violet is Pantone’s design color and Oceanside was chosen by Sherwin Williams.  […]
March 14, 2018

2018 Shamrock Shuffle

Don’t miss the “2018 Shamrock Shuffle”. See you March 17th.  Join the fun at The Square @ Union Centre.  Each year the event grows larger as more and more people “shuffle” and the proceeds benefit the West Chester Community Foundation. […]
March 12, 2018
Honey Do List

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Home maintenance doesn’t begin and end with spring cleaning. But it’s a great place to start.  Most homeowners will tell you that upkeep is required 24/7-365. Keeping your home in like-new condition throughout all of the seasons will prevent potentially […]
March 11, 2018

7 Points to Consider When Choosing a Home to Retire In

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In A few years ago we made the decision to move from a 2 story house to a ranch style property.  We weren’t in any hurry.  Running up and down […]
March 9, 2018
Do we need Daylight Saving Time

Do We Really Need Daylight Saving Time?

Sometime today or tomorrow you will receive an email or text reminding you to “Spring Forward” this weekend.  If you’re like most people you’ll receive a barrage of emails, texts, and Facebook notifications telling you to reset your clocks. But […]
March 7, 2018

2018 Trends in Cincinnati Real Estate

2018 trends in Greater Cincinnati real estate. Home sales continue to outpace the number of new listings which continues to drive up sale prices in some areas. Comparing the average sale price for single-family homes during the first 2 months […]