Kathy Koops

March 12, 2015
Before you paint in Cincinnati

Before You Paint Your Home…

Whether you have found your dream home and plan to stay in it forever, or are planning to sell soon, a new paint job will have it looking and feeling fresher without breaking the bank. If you plan to sell […]
March 3, 2015
Celebrate National Pack Lunch Day

Klosterman Bread Celebrates “Pack Your Lunch” Day!

Klosterman Bread wants to “celebrate” everybody who pack lunches for their children, their spouses and themselves … every day. To participate in their “Pack Your Lunch Day” campaign, you need to go the Klosterman Facebook page everyday and vote for 1 of the 2 different sandwich […]
February 26, 2015
Hart Productions Cincinnati Home Garden Show ® Hart Productions Consumer Trade Show

2015 Cincinnati Home and Garden Show

Tired of spending your weekends stuck inside the house- head on down to the 2015 Cincinnati Home and Garden Show at the Duke Center. If you thought your current home needed updating or building out the lower level – staying […]
February 25, 2015
knob and tube

Knob-and-Tube Wiring

Many homes in and around greater Cincinnati have knob-and-tube wiring.  Buyers usually check the property off their list as soon as they see the electric box….but knowledge provides buying power. Kim Hunter, Loan Officer (Extraordinaire) is always passing along great […]
February 23, 2015
Fixing Air Leaks

New Home? Stop Air Leaks Now and Save Big Bucks

Recently moved into a new home and feeling breezes from windows and doors during the cold spell? Stop leaks now and save big bucks! Cold climates give homeowners two choices: seal now or pay later. Compiled by the U.S. Department […]
February 17, 2015
Cincinnati 24 Hour Market Watch

Weathering Cincinnati’s Real Estate Market

The day or so has been somewhat challenging- snow, ice and frigid temps.  However the numbers popping up in the Cincinnati MLS indicates buyers, sellers and agents are all weathering Cincinnati’s real estate market. The 24 Hour Market watch located on […]
February 16, 2015
Safeguarding your credit

How to Keep Your Identity Safe When Purchasing a Home

Buying a home can be a very exciting and happy time. From touring neighborhoods and going to open houses, to being handed the keys by your real estate agent and hearing those wonderful words: “Welcome home,” the entire process is […]
February 9, 2015
House to home

Make A House Feel Like Your Home

Sometimes it can be difficult to design or decorate an existing space because you only see what is already there. Plus, taking on a home renovation can be pricey. Fortunately, there are simple ways to transform a house into your […]
February 6, 2015
2015 Housing

Outlook for 2015 Housing Market

The National Association of Realtors released an infographic detailing the 2015 national housing market.  But real estate is local and greater Cincinnati is still suffering from a severe shortfall in the number of homes and condos for sale.  And while […]