Kathy Koops

July 10, 2017
shopping for a home

9 Basic Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying a home can be like riding a roller coaster blindfolded and not using restraining belts.  This is especially true for first-time homebuyers about to make the biggest financial decision of their lives. 9 basic tips for first-time homebuyers is […]
July 9, 2017
cincinnati bird watching

Gone to the Birds

We’ve gone to the birds! I must admit that I’ve never been a “bird watcher”.  Never understood the attraction of spending hours staring through binoculars oohing and aahing about feather and beak colors.   However, this summer, sitting outside watching […]
July 7, 2017
Hamilton County Ohio

Median Prices for Cincinnati Homes

Median prices for Cincinnati Real estate are rising according to the latest report issued by the National Assocication of Realtors. The economists at NAR using data and applying the price change in the related metropolitan areas to every county, it […]
July 5, 2017

Value Added Outdoor Projects

Consider where you spend your money so you invest in value added outdoor projects. Whether you’re getting ready to sell or just improving curb appeal, remember that first impressions are everything. The outside of your home can be just as […]
June 28, 2017
Cincinnati 4th of July

2017 Fourth of July Fireworks in Greater Cincinnati

Finding fireworks for the Fourth of July 2017 holiday in Greater Cincinnati is easy! According to the news media Cincinnati is ranked as one of the best places to celebrate Independence Day. Ault Park Independence Day Fireworks -July 4, 2017  Red […]
June 26, 2017

Termites in Cincinnati

By: Aaron Woods You’re not the only one who loves Cincinnati—termites do, too. The city is an attractive home for these nasty critters due to our diverse weather and abundance of wood buildings. Unfortunately for homeowners, termites can destroy the […]
June 24, 2017
Cincinnati new construction

The Supply & Demand Problem Plaguing New Construction

The article below published by Keeping Current Matters focuses on a nationwide problem that we may begin experiencing in the Cincinnati area.  Last year 378 new homes sold/closed between January 1, through May 31, 2016.  This year, during the same time […]
June 22, 2017
National Take Your Dog to Work Day

“National Take Your Dog To Work Day” on June 23rd

It’s – “National Take Your Dog to Work Day®” Studies have shown that bringing pets to work can increase productivity. So, on  Friday, June 23rd take your dog to work to celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day®.   This […]
June 21, 2017
cincinnati condo sales

Update on Cincinnati Condo Sales

The update on Cincinnati condo sales through the end of May 2017. (Read the latest report from the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors published June 21st) Clermont County sales volume is just slightly behind last year- but the average sale […]