Kathy Koops

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 […]
February 3, 2015
Cincinnati Indoor Tennis

Find an Indoor Tennis Court in Your Cincinnati Neighborhood

Each summer, Cincinnati tennis fans get fired up when one of the largest professional tournaments in the nation comes to their city. But during the winter months in the Ohio River Valley, it gets a bit too chilly for even […]
January 30, 2015
DIY Tips

4 Ways to Help Your New House Feel More Like Home

Congratulations—you are now officially a homeowner. With that last signature on the dotted line, you have joined the ranks of people living the proverbial American dream through home ownership. Now it’s time to make the house your own by furnishing […]
January 23, 2015
Cincinnati cost of living

Cost of Living Comparison for Cincinnati

Moving into or out of Cincinnati and want to know how the areas compare for the cost of living? Well, good news nerdwallet has a simple-to-use cost of living calculator which requires very little information from the users.  Cost of […]