Kathy Koops

September 16, 2015
Cincinnati Wineries

Wineries Near Cincinnati

As the leaves begin to change colors and the temperatures cool down a bit many area residents are looking for things do.  Wineries near the Cincinnati area offer some spectacular views, affordable dining and wonderful and usually can be reached by driving 30 […]
September 14, 2015
Kepping safe at home

Protecting Your Home: Ways to Ensure Your Property is Safe

Do you worry what might happen to your home when you are out of town for a business trip or on vacation? Are you concerned about break-ins or vandalism on your property? These are legitimate concerns because anyone who owns […]
September 11, 2015
Dodd Frank Act

Dodd-Frank Act Celebrates its 5th Birthday

Why should buyers and sellers care about the Dodd-Frank Act celebrating its 5th birthday?  The agency impacts many institutions we all deal with on a daily basis-but the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued new rules […]
September 9, 2015
Gourmet Room Cincinnati Ohio

The Cincinnati Game Show Quiz

Did any restaurants in downtown ever revolve?  According to lore the Gourmet Room was the first and only ever restaurant revolve.  It was located on top of 15 West 6th Street – the old Terrace Hilton Hotel. School is back in session-and […]
September 8, 2015
Real estate history

How Healthy is the Cincinnati Real Estate Market?

How healthy is the Cincinnati Real Estate Market?  No need for shock therapy as the month of August closes out and we head into the fall market. August 2015 was ahead of the same month in 2014 in all categories, […]
September 3, 2015

Labor Day Weekend 2015

Have a safe and happy Labor Day! Sunday:  Fireworks and Rubber Duck Regatta Leading up to the 5th:  Cincinnati Reds .  Events in and around Cincinnati. Have a fun filled Labor Day Weekend-looks like the weather will be cooperating this year.
September 2, 2015
Craze

Parade Craze Tour of New Homes

The official 2015 Homearama was cancelled and in its place the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati is sponsoring a “Parade Craze Tour of New Homes” highlighting new homes scattered all over the area.  The “Craze” is a free tour is open […]
September 1, 2015

HARP Refinancing

Behind on mortgage payments and not able to refinance, because the value of your property is lower than what you owe and Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed your current mortgage,  you might be eligible to refinance without paying down principal […]
August 31, 2015

New Regulations on Loan Disclosures Coming in October

(Thanks to Ticor Title for simple explanation) Buyers fasten your seatbelts as the government rolls out new regulations on loan disclosures in October. Are you ready for TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule -TRID!  The newest twist from the CFPB (Consumer […]