Kathy Koops

September 30, 2015
Liberty Center

Liberty Center

Liberty Center is opening its doors in October. Dillard’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods are scheduled to lead the way on October 8th with the rest of the stores opening on October 22nd. I was lucky enough to join an on-site […]
September 29, 2015
Mortgage

What Buyers Need to Know About TRID?

Buyers need to know the ins and outs about TRID-TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule.  History repeats itself when a law or regulation has such a complicated name with so many initials being used that someone needs to come up with an abbreviation […]
September 21, 2015
Backyard safety

3 Common Backyard Safety Hazards & How to Remedy Them

Be on the lookout for 3 common backyard safety hazards.  Backyards are fun, a place for families to grill a good meal, play games and enjoy spending time with each other. Unfortunately, some of the items found in many backyards […]
September 18, 2015
Cincinnati Comic Expo

4 Reasons to Head to Downtown Cincinnati This Weekend

There are lots of reasons to head to downtown Cincinnati this weekend but the top 4 on my list include: Cincinnati Comic Expo – Friday through Sunday at the Duke Energy Convention Center.  Total family fun for all age groups.  Tell […]
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, […]