Kathy Koops

August 28, 2017

Understanding 2017 Ohio Property Taxes

Understanding 2017 Ohio property taxes at closing is still one of the most confusing costs for sellers. The State of Ohio handles property tax payments in a unique (and sometimes confusing way).  Property taxes are paid in arrears.  So the most recent […]
August 24, 2017
cincinnati skyline for fall festivals

Cincinnati Fall Festivals and Fireworks

The time has arrived to kick off fall festivals and fireworks in Cincinnati. Taste Of Blue Ash – August 25-26, 2017 Germania Society Oktoberfest – August 25-27, 2017 Taste of OTR-Washington Park – August 26, 2017 Ohio Renaissance Festival – September […]
August 22, 2017
Cincinnati Homes

10 Years of Values for Cincinnati Homes

Home prices continue to rise in Cincinnati during the last 10.5 years. Today’s prices are above the peak housing market in 2005 when the average sale was $184,473 compared to the sales through June 2017 with an average sale price […]
August 20, 2017
Solar Eclipse Glasses

Solar Eclipse In Cincinnati

Monday, August 21st witness the solar eclipse in Cincinnati. The world isn’t ending before Monday, but before the eclipse, which starts at 12:30 p.m., Cincinnatians are scrambling to find the best spot to watch the solar eclipse. Personally, we’ve decided […]
August 18, 2017
keeping current matters

Good and Bad Real Estate News for Cincinnati

Good and bad news for news for Cincinnati real estate. The good news is a relatively low cost of living. And the bad news is slightly lower prices on real estate compared to some other areas in the country. The […]
August 16, 2017
Cincinnati condo sales

The Latest Update on Condo Sales in Cincinnati

The latest update on condo sales in Cincinnati through July 31, 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 $164,506  compared to […]
August 14, 2017
Cincinnati MLS

Not So Fast!

Sold!  Sold Before Listed!  Multiple Offers!  Bidding Wars!  Sellers’ Market!  It appears that every single family home in Greater Cincinnati is selling in a record time of two months or less. Not so fast! Single family home sales (all the data […]
August 9, 2017

July 2017 Home Sales In Cincinnati

July 2017 home sales in Cincinnati stay strong! Sales in all four counties during through the end of July 2017 continues to outpace sales compared to same time frame last year.  The current average sale price for single family homes in […]
August 8, 2017
Tips for selling your home

Tips For Preparing Your Home For Sale

 Tips for preparing your home for sale from Keeping Current Matters. Keeping Current Matters offers 20 tips to prepare your home for a quick and profitable sale.   A simple checklist covering inside and outside your house. Some Highlights: When […]