Kathy Koops

February 8, 2024
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Big Brother is Watching You

Touring a property for sale?  Chances are “Big Brother” is watching you! A few years ago I wrote an article Buyer Beware where I reminded buyers that we were not alone.  Assume cameras (both visible and invisible) are inside. almost […]
February 5, 2024
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Elevate Your Home Office: Strategies for Enhanced Professional Engagement

Image: Freepik  Elevate Your Home Office: Strategies for Enhanced Professional Engagement  In the era of remote work and digital entrepreneurship, the home office has evolved into a multifunctional hub for business success. It’s not just a workspace; it’s the command […]
February 1, 2024
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2024 Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati

January Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati. The CincyMLS posted the following data for single-family home sales in Greater Cincinnati The average sale price dipped from December 2023 The overview below shows real estate activity for January 2024. You will see […]
January 29, 2024
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Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year

Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year [INFOGRAPHIC]   Search Some Highlights Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Mortgage rates are down from their recent peak, home prices are expected to rise at a slower […]
January 26, 2024
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Last Weekend in January Open Houses

Tired of the dreary sunless weather? Get out of the house this weekend and take a look at 1 or 3 of the 78 Open Houses already scheduled on CincyMLS for the weekend. The local market has been busy.  Slightly […]
January 24, 2024
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Don’t Give Identity Thieves Your Information During Tax Season

As Tax Day approaches Cincinnatians are shifting through info to file.  Now is the time for sorting “stuff” for 2023 taxes. Paperwork, including closing documents if you bought or sold a home in 2023, is stacked, sorted, and sifted to […]
January 22, 2024
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Interior Design Trends in 2024: What’s In and What’s Out

Interior Design Trends in 2024: What’s In and What’s Out    Guest Author:  Alex Mitchell Step into the captivating world of interior design, where creativity knows no bounds and innovation reigns supreme. As we welcome the dawn of 2024, the […]
January 18, 2024
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December 2023 Single-Family Home Sales in Cincinnati

December Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati. The CincyMLS posted the following data for single-family home sales in greater Cincinnati The average sale price slipped from November 2023. The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2023 to December 2023. […]
January 15, 2024
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Why Pre-Approval is Your Homebuying Game Change

Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer From: Keeping Current Matters If you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip. So, before you start picturing yourself in your […]