Kathy Koops

June 1, 2015

Take Time to Get a Mortgage Preapproval Before Buying a Home

Not taking time to get a  mortgage preapproved before buying a home in today’s real estate market is similar to running an obstacle course….with your eyes shut! That’s why potential buyers need to plan ahead and map and out a […]
May 29, 2015
Cincinnati Summer Fair 2015

Summer Fair 2015

Summer Fair 2015 is this weekend running May 29th thru May 31st. And for those unfamiliar with Summerfair – the event is marking it’s 48th year of presenting the works for a variety of artists.  Located at Coney Island, the 2015 […]
May 26, 2015
Cincinnati Backyards

How to Keep Your Backyard Safe & Organized

How to keep your backyard safe & organized should top your “to do” list. Summer is almost here, and that means that our backyards will soon become among the most used spaces in our homes.  Is your outdoor space ready […]
May 18, 2015
2015 Farmers Markets in Greater Cincinnati

Farmers Markets in Greater Cincinnati

  Farmers’ Markets: Anderson Farmers Market in Anderson Township, Anderson Station, 7850 Five Mile Road, 9 a.m.-1 p.m every Saturday. Brown’s Family Farm Market  513-738-0404 College Hill – College Hill Presbyterian Church parking lot, 5742 Hamilton Ave. 3-6:30 p.m. Thursday […]
May 14, 2015
BBQ Fest

BBQ Fest Time in the Square @ Union Centre

The Fifth Annual Buckeye BBQ Festival kicks off on Friday May 15th in the Square @ Union Centre when the gates open to the public. Vendors begin arriving as early as Thursday and spend most of Friday grilling.  For BBQ lovers […]
May 9, 2015
10 years of cincinnati real estate

Greater Cincinnati’s Real Estate Peaks and Valleys

Over the years the peaks and valleys in the greater Cincinnati real estate market continues to confuse and amaze both buyers, sellers….and agents. The peaks back in 2005 when too many buyers were given mortgages they couldn’t really afford to […]
April 22, 2015
MLS March Numbers

March Home Sales According to the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors

In the latest news release covering March homes sales just released by the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors was headlined with “March Home Sales came in like a Lion….And Stayed, Climbing Double Digits”. Greater Cincinnati home sales rose 12.40% compared to […]
April 21, 2015
Cincinnati Zip Codes

Greater Cincinnati Real Estate Activity

Greater Cincinnati real estate activity is churning lots of spring time sales. HomeSearch Checking out activity in various zip codes in and around greater Cincinnati shows median sales prices rising in several zips.  However, areas with tthe most affordable condos are […]
April 20, 2015
cincinnati real estate

The Price Is Right!

I’ve said it before and now I’m repeating myself-for eons that many consumers have been brain washed into believing the 3 key words in real estate are location, location, location! Conventional wisdom stated that if you purchased a home in […]