Kathy Koops

April 27, 2017

Home Improvements To Keep the Buyer and Seller Happy

The first question you’re likely to ask yourself when embarking on a home renovation project prior to selling your house is: What is your return on investment (ROI) going to be? Will you get back the money you spent when […]
April 24, 2017
Flip or Flop Cincinnati

2 Easy Flip or Flop Do’s and Dont’s

Flip or Flop may be the hot item on HGTV but don’t fool yourself that flipping is easy. The image of money pouring in after a few weeks of work can be quite the lure.  However, many real estate investors have […]
April 21, 2017
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Why I hate “Coming Soon” Signs

“Coming Soon” signs are sprouting up everywhere and are the source of confusion and problems in the greater Cincinnati real estate market.  We’re in a seller’s market which means that it isn’t hard to find a buyer for almost any […]
April 19, 2017
chart of median list and sale prices for cincinnati real estate

Are You Priced Above Or Below Median?

Sold in a few days or still waiting for a miracle?  How does your property compare to other properties listed in your neighborhood? Even in a “seller’s market” the real value of any property currently listed is decided by buyers.  […]
April 18, 2017
2017 tax day

2017 Tax Day

Wondering about the filing date for your 2017 income taxes? This year you have a little bit of breathing space –  according to the IRS– taxes must be filed by midnight Tuesday April 18th. Take a deep breathe- you can […]
April 17, 2017
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Is Your First Home Within Your Grasp?

Keeping Current Matters, a leader in real estate information recently asked the question “Is Your First Home Within Your Grasp?”   Search Some Highlights: ‘Millennials’ are defined as 18-36 year olds according to the US Census Bureau. According to NAR’s […]
April 15, 2017
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Happy Easter

April 14, 2017
Cincinnati real estate chart

Cincinnati Home Sales

First quarter Cincinnati home sales results heat up. (Updated 4/21/2017 Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors Market Report) All four counties are outpacing sales compared to same time frame last year.  The current average sale price for single family homes in greater Cincinnati […]
April 13, 2017
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Cincinnati Foreclosures

As the greater Cincinnati real estate market heats up there’s some concern about repeating the craziness that crashed the economy not so long ago.   In February, 2017 (latest data available from Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati) 8.14% of […]