Kathy Koops

September 5, 2023
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First Look at August 2023 Cincinnati Single-Family Home Sales

The 1st look at August 2023 single-family home sales for Greater Cincinnati. The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2023 to August 2023. You will see data comparisons between August and the previous month, the last three months, […]
August 31, 2023
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Celebrate 2023 Labor Day Weekend in Greater Cincinnati

Looking forward to some time off to celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Cincinnati? Here are some things you can do in Greater Cincinnati over Labor Day weekend 2023: Enjoy the outdoors. There are many parks and outdoor spaces to explore […]
August 28, 2023
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Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory

Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory Search Some Highlights There are only about half the number of homes for sale compared to the last normal years in the market. That means buyers don’t have enough options right now. So, if you […]
August 23, 2023
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise

Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise! Freddie Mac announced the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% as of August 17, 2023. The week before mortgage rates averaged 6.96%. The current level is the highest in more than 20 years. Good news – […]
August 21, 2023
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CincyMLS is Still Down! But Real Estate is Alive and Well.

The CincyMLS suffered a cyber attack and has been out of service for almost 2 weeks. The local real estate companies in Greater Greater all rely on the vendor’s software to have a functional MLS. The last 2 weeks have […]
August 16, 2023

2023 Real Estate Forecast

Due to a cyber attack on the CincyMLS Vendor a week ago- access to our vital MLS system has been down. Everyone is working feverishly on workarounds. In the meantime, I decided to share data from Keeping Current Matters on […]
August 14, 2023
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The Human Touch: Embracing Empathy for Unmatched Selling Experiences 

The Human Touch: Embracing Empathy for Unmatched Selling Experiences. Guest Author:  Mary Johnson In the fast-paced world of sales, the human touch plays a pivotal role in forging lasting connections with customers. Understanding their needs, concerns, and emotions forms the […]
August 9, 2023
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Voice of America Country Music Fest!

West Chester will be rocking this weekend with the Voices of America Country Music Fest! Music begins late afternoon on Thursday and winds up on Sunday evening. Enjoy!
August 7, 2023
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Are the Benefits of a Home Warranty Worth the Money?

Are the Benefits of a Home Warranty Worth the Money? Investing in a home either newly built or barely standing Home Warranties are a good investment.  Understand that homeowners insurance policies which are required when you purchase a home, cover […]