Kathy Koops

September 8, 2017
Home Values and real estate

Do You Know Home’s Value?

According to Keeping Current Matters the latest edition of CoreLogic’s Home Price Index shows that nationally, home prices have appreciated 6.7% over the last year and 0.9% month-over-month. The release of the report included this headline,  “National Home Prices Now 50% Above March […]
September 7, 2017
Cincinnati Metro Stuff the bus logo

Metro “Stuff the Bus” Hurricane Relief

Wondering how to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey and want a reason to visit downtown? Then Cincinnati Metro’s  “Stuff-the-Bus” campaign is the answer. Tomorrow Friday, September 8th from 10 am to 2 pm you can help “Stuff-the-Bus” with supplies and walk around […]
September 6, 2017
change the locks

Time to Change Door Locks and Access Codes

Just closed on your dream home and the moving truck is on the way?   My advice, before you get too settled take some time to change the locks and garage access codes. There isn’t any way to know who […]
September 5, 2017
Cincinnati School Districts

School Districts and Home Sales

The latest sale data by the school districts for single family homes reflect rising prices.  Heading into the fall months the local greater Cincinnati real estate market continues to see rising median and average prices in many of the school districts.  […]
August 29, 2017
freestore foodbank

Soaring Rubber Duckies

 Now is the time to buy soaring rubber duckies! It’s a win win for you and your neighbors in greater Cincinnati.  And as one my favorites events, this year the  “Rubber Duck Regatta”  is boasting that close to 200,000 bright […]
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 […]