Kathy Koops

January 22, 2026
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The Living Landscape: How Your Yard Functions As An Ecosystem

The Living Landscape: How Your Yard Functions As An Ecosystem (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Guest Author:  Beaver Tree Service A yard is more than a patch of grass around a home. It operates as a small ecosystem. For homeowners […]
January 18, 2026
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The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

  The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s […]
January 15, 2026
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Cincinnati’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods for Urban Living

Cincinnati’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods for Urban Living Guest Author:  Sara William Introduction Walkability has become one of the most desirable features for people choosing where to live. The ability to step outside your front door and walk to cafés, parks, […]
January 13, 2026
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Hot And Cold January A Good Time To Check Radon

January is Radon Awareness Month. Usually, January is cold, and windows are shut.  This January has been a mix of Spring, Fall, and Winter.   The air in the house isn’t vented, and if you have high Radon Levels, it’s time […]
January 11, 2026
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December Single-Family Home Sales

Single-family home prices and sold units continue to climb! A repeat of previous months. Every index measurement is ahead of last year.  The number a seller should concentrate on is Median Days on Market, which is up +36.1%  The chart […]
January 7, 2026
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Investor-Smart Ways to Improve Rental Appeal and Income

Image: Freepik Guest Author: Zoe Houston Investor-Smart Ways to Improve Rental Appeal and Income The property might be yours, but its value lives in someone else’s eyes. Renters don’t just shop on price—they shop on feel, and feel is built […]
January 3, 2026
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Early Numbers for December Single-Family Home Sale

Early numbers for December single-family home sales in Greater Cincinnati. Prices just keep going up when compared to December 2024! The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2025 to December 2025.    The median sales price in December […]
December 31, 2025
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Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market

Source: Keeping Current Matters Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while. After a stretch […]
December 26, 2025
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Seasonal Strategies For Selling Your Home Faster

Seasonal Strategies For Selling Your Home Faster Guest Author:  Alex Morgan Timing shapes how buyers search, compare, and decide. Therefore, housing markets shift with weather, schedules, and financial planning cycles. Sellers who adjust tactics gain an edge over those who […]