Kathy Koops

March 24, 2017
first time buyer mortgages

Mortgages for First Time Homebuyers

There are several types of mortgage loans available for first-time homebuyers. FHA FHA Purchase Loan is the most popular right now because of the very affordable 3.5% down payment requirement.  According to FHA, the down payment varies depending on the borrower’s […]
March 22, 2017

Daily Market Watch

The screen shot is from the Cincy MLS home page.  It’s a snapshot of the greater Cincinnati real estate market during the last 24 hours.  Since it’s updated continuously the numbers change all day.  New listings – 134 of which 107 are […]
March 21, 2017

Homes Sale in Greater Cincinnati Townships

Homes and condos for sale in greater Cincinnati Townships shows a wide range in numbers for sale and median listing prices: Too few homes/condos homes are currently listed for sale and buyers are literally running to see every new listing. […]
March 20, 2017

Mortgage Interest Rates in Cincinnati Ohio

Mortgage interest rates in Cincinnati directly impacts your buying power in real estate.   It’s simple, the higher the interest rate the higher the payment. That is why it is important to look at where rates are headed when deciding […]
March 18, 2017

59 Day Report on Cincinnati Home Sales

In the four county area, Cincinnati home sale trends during during the first 59 days of 2017 showed a continued rise in the total number of single family homes sold as well as a higher average sale price.  Search 4199 […]
March 16, 2017

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness in Cincinnati

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day and March Madness in greater Cincinnati?  Here are a few links to events and celebrations in the area. Irish Pubs CincinnatiUSA.com Shamrock Shuffle March Madness Have a wonderful weekend and be safe!
March 14, 2017

2017 Cincinnati Condo Market

2017 February condo sales in greater Cincinnati were great in Butler and Warren Counties. Both Clermont and Warren Counties condo sales were slightly lower than the same time last year.  Overall the current average sale price for condos in greater […]
March 13, 2017

Shamrock Shuffle 2017

Don’t miss the “2017 Shamrock Shuffle”. See you March 18th.  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 10, 2017

Cash Home Buyers in Cincinnati Ohio

Lots of cash home buyers in greater Cincinnati! According to the Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati during 2016 a total of 22,939 single family homes/condos were sold/closed and %24.5 of the deals were paid for with cash.  Compared to  2015, […]