Kathy Koops

August 26, 2014
Real estate agent at work

Realtors: Tips for Keeping Your Properties Pest Free

If there’s one thing that will keep a property from selling, it’s the obvious infestation of pests. A home with a pest problem won’t pass an inspection, and any sign of bugs will have potential buyers running in the opposite […]
August 25, 2014
Cincinnati Labor Day Fireworks

Labor Day Weekend Blast

It’s almost time to kickoff the end of summer in Cincinnati by enjoying the Labor Weekend Blast! Here’s some of things happening to celebrate the weekend: The big event, WEBN Fireworks,is Sunday night.  And earlier in the day is my […]
August 20, 2014
Avoiding DIY Disasters

Avoiding DIY Home Improvement Disasters

We all hear the horror stories. A simple weekend home improvement project turns your house into a six-month disaster zone. In an article from U.S. News Money, David Pekel, president of Pekel Construction, warns, “The road to the hardware store […]
August 18, 2014
Where Do The Experts Say Home Prices Are Going? | Keeping Current Matters

Where Do Experts Say Home Prices Are Going?

Are homes for sale from Cincinnati to West Chester appreciating in value? According to the article below, the experts see prices for real estate going up hitting over a 11% appreciation rate by 2018.  But remember, real estate is local […]
August 15, 2014

East Side vs West Side vs Northern Kentucky Rubber Duck Sale!

Who’s going to win the Rubber Duck Challenge? East Side vs. West Side vs. Northern Kentucky: The Freestore Foodbank’s Rubber Duck Regatta Duck Sales Challenge – this Saturday, Aug. 17, 12-2:30 p.m., at three locations: Delhi Kroger (5080 Delhi Avenue), […]
August 11, 2014

How to Prepare for Your Home Closing: A Checklist

Closing is the point during the home-buying process when the title is transferred to the buyer and the final payment is transferred to the seller. From looking at real estate to arranging financing to negotiating the final price, you’ll work […]
August 6, 2014

Up and Down Springfield Pike

There are 2 communities linked by Springfield Pike with similar “housing stock”.  Going north from Cincinnati the first community is Wyoming and after a short drive up “The Pike” you would find The Village of Glendale. Both locations have a […]
July 25, 2014

4 Outdoor Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value

When you’re getting your house ready for potential buyers, remember that first impressions are everything. The outside of your home can be just as important as the inside. Sprucing up your yard and the frontal appearance of your home can […]
July 21, 2014

Outdoor Fun Around Cincinnati Ohio

The Winton Woods Boathouse is waiting for boaters, Sharon Woods is waiting for golfers and the geese are everywhere waiting for anybody who might feed them.  The park system in and around greater Cincinnati provides fun opportunities for everybody. Half […]