Kathy Koops

May 16, 2016
Condo Sales in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Condo Market Update

The Cincinnati condo market update. No lack of buyers looking for a condo to buy  however the number of condos for sale has sunk to a new low with just 750 listed for sale.   And yes the low number of […]
May 14, 2016
Home improvement projects

5 Home Improvements That Keep Buyers and Sellers Happy

Usually the first question you  ask yourself when beginning a home renovation project prior to selling your house is: “Am I going to get my money back or what’s the return on investment (ROI) going to be?” Thinking about getting your […]
May 12, 2016
Cincinnati real estate

Winning In Multiple Offer Mania

Like it or not the real estate market in greater Cincinnati might force buyers to reset their goals to a new goal of “winning in multiple offer mania”.  Some neighborhoods and homes are finding themselves in a seller’s paradise with […]
May 10, 2016
Homes Sales Cincinnati

Cincinnati Real Estate Hot or Not?

Is the Cincinnati real estate market hot or not? Contact The average sales price for single family homes continues to outpace the same time frame when comparing the fist 4 months of 2015 to 2016.  According to the Multiple Listing […]
May 5, 2016
Keeping Current Matters Mortgage Process

Obtaining a Mortgage 101

Obtaining a mortgage 101 is all about getting a mortgage and all the things you need to know to help make the process easier. First you’ll most likely need a mortgage in order to buy a home.  In today’s world, […]
May 3, 2016
Cincinnati homes for sale

Greater Cincinnati Residential Real Estate Update

The greater Cincinnati residential real estate market began its recovery in 2013 followed by brisk sales in 2014 and 2015 further supporting the local real estate rebound.  From the worst real estate market in 2011 to the brisk start of […]
May 2, 2016
Cincinnati Real Estate

How to Spot Fake Real Estate Numbers Cincinnati

Lots of fake real estate numbers in Cincinnati. Not fake because somebody is tampering with the numbers- but because the way the  Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati (MLS) as well as other MLS systems throughout the country calculate the […]
April 28, 2016
Weather in Cincinnati

Weathering Cincinnati Storms

Weathering Cincinnati’s storms can be tricky at times. And this year the torrential rains, high winds and generally crazy weather pattern seems to be doing its best to disrupt rush hour driving and house hunting after dinner. The summer thunderstorms […]
April 26, 2016
Lakota Schools

Home Sales in the Lakota School District

The Lakota School District crosses over township lines serving residents in both West Chester and Liberty Township Ohio.  A mix of existing neighborhoods and new construction can be found throughout the district.  Newcomers are impressed with the number of school buildings scattered […]