Kathy Koops

April 8, 2024
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Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You

Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And […]
April 5, 2024
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Everything About the April 8th Eclipse in Greater Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Observatory has published everything you need to know about the April 8th Eclipse. So instead of parsing information from 10 different sites, head over to information on the Eclipse and enjoy.   Eclipse Details Fingers crossed for perfect viewing […]
April 2, 2024
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First Look at March Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati

March 2024 single-family home prices in Cincinnati are going up! The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2024 to March 2024. You will see data comparisons between March and the previous month, the last three months, and March […]
April 1, 2024
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What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs. Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for […]
March 28, 2024
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Celebrating 2024 Easter in Greater Cincinnati

I Is everybody ready for egg hunts, Easter baskets, and too much food? It must be the start of the Easter holiday following the  Red’s Opening Day in Cincinnati. Things to do over the weekend include: Cincinnati Zoo Easter Egg […]
March 26, 2024
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Cincinnati Reds Opening Day March 28, 2024

The Cincinnati Reds knock it out of the park on Thursday, March 28, 2024.  At 4:10pm they line up against the Washington Nationals to kick off our baseball season. Before the Game: Findlay Market Opening Day Parade: This free parade […]
March 21, 2024
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The Impact of Community Amenities on Property Values

The Impact of Community Amenities on Property Values Guest Author:  Catherine A. Palmer When exploring the relationship between neighborhood features and the value of homes, one key element emerges the impact of community amenities on property values. This concept isn’t […]
March 18, 2024
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St Patrick Celebrations Fuel Home Buyers and Sellers

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, green beer and eggs, and Shamrock Shuffles didn’t dampen the local real estate market! According to the CincyMLS we had lots of real estate activity over the weekend: The eye-opening numbers to me are the […]
March 15, 2024
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February Single-Family Homes Sales in Greater Cincinnati

February Single Family Home sales for February 2024 inched up! The average sale price is up and the number of listings is increasing (just slightly). During February the average sale price for the entire MLS was $389,419 for single-family homes. […]