Kathy Koops

September 3, 2015

Labor Day Weekend 2015

Have a safe and happy Labor Day! Sunday:  Fireworks and Rubber Duck Regatta Leading up to the 5th:  Cincinnati Reds .  Events in and around Cincinnati. Have a fun filled Labor Day Weekend-looks like the weather will be cooperating this year.
September 2, 2015
Craze

Parade Craze Tour of New Homes

The official 2015 Homearama was cancelled and in its place the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati is sponsoring a “Parade Craze Tour of New Homes” highlighting new homes scattered all over the area.  The “Craze” is a free tour is open […]
September 1, 2015

HARP Refinancing

Behind on mortgage payments and not able to refinance, because the value of your property is lower than what you owe and Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed your current mortgage,  you might be eligible to refinance without paying down principal […]
August 31, 2015

New Regulations on Loan Disclosures Coming in October

(Thanks to Ticor Title for simple explanation) Buyers fasten your seatbelts as the government rolls out new regulations on loan disclosures in October. Are you ready for TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule -TRID!  The newest twist from the CFPB (Consumer […]
August 20, 2015
July Home Sales in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Real Estate Activity According to the Board of Realtors

Cincinnati real estate activity according to the Board of Realtors was highlighted in the latest news release covering July.  According to the release “July Sales Rock- Highest Ever for a July….” Real estate closings for the month of July rose 9.0% compared to a year […]
August 15, 2015
Bond Money in Ohio

Ohio Bond Money and First Time Homebuyers

Good news about Ohio bond money and first time homebuyers.  The Ohio Housing Finance Agency ( OHFA ) First Time Homebuyer Program serving the greater Cincinnati area continue to offer competitive interest rates and programs. Credit score: The credit score for […]
August 12, 2015

Union Centre Food Truck Rally

The 2015 Union Centre Food Truck Rally is scheduled for  Friday August 14, 2015, 11:00AM – 10:30PM featuring 30+ food trucks from all over the region ready to serve you everything your tummy desires.  The Union Centre Business Merchants Association hopes […]
August 10, 2015

Balancing Style & Tech: Home Hacks to Hide All of Those Cords

Three in 10 Americans own a wide array of electronics, according to a poll by Gallup. Thirty-one percent are “super tech adopters” with a broad ownership of major computing and entertainment devices. The survey showed these users owned smartphones, MP3 […]
August 3, 2015

Create a Cozy, Restful Nursery With Tips That Appeal to the Senses

The nursery is probably the most important room in the house during the first year you welcome baby into the home. It should be a soothing, restful retreat for sleep, a peaceful den of harmony and relaxation. To achieve a […]