Kathy Koops

July 24, 2024
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Mortgage Interest Rates Continue Falling

According to Freddie Mac the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since mid-March. Dropping 12 basis points from last week. The Federal Reserve continues to nod toward an interest rate reduction in September.  Buyers are celebrating- but they […]
July 22, 2024
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June Real Estate Sales for Greater Cincinnati

    Per the RAGC the official report on sales for June: “CINCINNATI, OH (July 16, 2024) – The REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati has released its June 2024 home sales report, showing a positive trend in the real estate […]
July 20, 2024
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Long-Term Storage Tips for Seasonal Items and Equipment

Long-Term Storage Tips for Seasonal Items and Equipment Guest Author:  William Harrison Storing seasonal items can be a hassle, but long-term storage solutions can make it a breeze. Proper storage prevents damage, saves space, and keeps everything organized. Common problems […]
July 8, 2024
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Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year

Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year Keeping Current Matters If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you’re building equity much faster […]
July 4, 2024
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First Look at June 2024 Single-Family Home Sales

June 2024 single-family home sale prices in Cincinnati are slightly lower than May 2024! The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2024 to June 2024. You will see data comparisons between June and the previous month, the last […]
June 27, 2024
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How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?

How Long Will It Take To Sell My House? Keeping Current Matters You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with a […]
June 24, 2024
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Are Mortgage Rates Still To High?

Are mortgage rates too high? On average mortgage interest rates decreased slightly last week compared to the prior week. Rates are up from the same time the previous year hitting just below 7%.  Still hovering above what most buyers want. […]
June 20, 2024
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Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?

Do Elections Impact the Housing Market? Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. […]
June 17, 2024
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May 2024 Single Family Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati

Single Family Home sales and prices for May 2024 are still fluctuating. But probably not for long as buyers are willing to overbid on properties they want.  The average List Price and the Average Sale Price increased during May. The […]