Kathy Koops

February 5, 2014
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Weather versus Greater Cincinnati Real Estate Activity-Who’s Winning?

For Sales pounded into the ground during ice and snow- who’s winning the greater Cincinnati real estate race in February? According to the Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati potential buyers have 7302 single family homes and 1230 condos – […]
February 4, 2014
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5 Cheap and Easy Ways to Winterize Your Real Estate in Greater Cincinnati

It seems unfair that Opening Day is around the corner and we’re still suffering from frigid temperatures and endless blasts of snow and/or rain…and the latest energy bills arriving in our mailboxes are sending many consumers into a different type […]
February 3, 2014

3 Ways to Tell if Your Hardwood Floors Need to Be Replaced

From: Ron Cartwright Those who have hardwood floors in their homes know how beautiful they are and what charm and character they give to a house. Owners of hardwood floors are also aware of the care required to keep them […]
February 2, 2014
Groundhog Day Cincinnati

Will Greater Cincinnati Welcome the Groundhog in 2014?

It’s groundhog day-what will Puxsutawney Phil tell Cincinnati about the end of winter? According to the official groundhog site if Phil fails to see his shadow-winter will soon end. On the other hand, if it’s sunny and he sees his […]
January 31, 2014
All Cash Real Estate Sales

Is Cash King in the Greater Cincinnati Real Estate Market?

In 2013, according to the Multiple Listing Service of Greater Cincinnati, 22,982 single family homes and/or condos were sold and closed.  In nearly 30% of the deals or 6,859 closings, the buyer paid cash! While the number appears to be […]
January 29, 2014
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Real Estate Happenings in Greater Cincinnati’s Townships

Homes for sale in the Greater Cincinnati Townships is feeling the effect of the polar vortex! More buyers are appearing at Sunday open houses and, in general house hunting activity is climbing. Data pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of […]
January 28, 2014

Latest Case Shiller Report Covering Home Sales

According to the S&P Case Shiller Home Price Index released today home prices fell slightly for the first time since November 2012.  The report sites slightly higher mortgage rates added to price gains sellers experienced earlier in 2013 as the […]
January 24, 2014
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Cincinnati Area Real Estate Activity Breaks a Record

The Cincinnati area real estate market ended the 2013 with record breaking numbers! According the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors the numbers for 2013 were  20.8 % higher than 2012 and according to the Cincinnati Business Courier the overall volume […]
January 22, 2014

A Way to Prevent Frozen Pipes In Greater Cincinnati

The number of calls from clients and friends dealing with frozen pipes, garage doors and window is prompting this brief “public service” announcement on some basic ways to prevent frozen pipes during the polar vortex we’re experiencing in greater Cincinnati. […]