Kathy Koops

January 30, 2023
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How to Organize Wall Decor and Create Pinterest-Worthy Pictures

How to Organize Wall Decor and Create Pinterest-Worthy Pictures Guest Author: Pearl de Guzman If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably gazed at your walls and thought, “I really need to organize my wall decor.” But then you look at the […]
January 26, 2023
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Affordable Living in Greater Cincinnati

Moving into or out of Cincinnati and want to know how the areas compare for the cost of living? Well, good news nerdwallet has a simple-to-use cost-of-living calculator which requires very little information from the users.  Cost of living comparison […]
January 23, 2023
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Tips and Tricks to Prepare Your Property For Inspection Before Selling It

Tips and Tricks to Prepare Your Property For Inspection Before Selling It. Guest Author: Austin Watson In today’s competitive real estate market, many buyers are forgoing home inspections to make higher offers to beat other bidders. While many processes are involved […]
January 20, 2023
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Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Have Home Values Hit Bottom? According to Keeping Current Matters: Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and […]
January 17, 2023
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Three Housing Market Expectations for 2023

In 2023 the real estate market is predicted to take a much needed turn. Inventory is still low and buyers need to be ready to use slightly different tactics this year: 1.  Interest rates have been a game-changer The National […]
January 14, 2023
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Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo

Mark your calendars for next weekend.  You might be glued to football this weekend but beginning January 20 marks the return of the  Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo. The event from Friday through Sunday-January 20-29, 2017 is held at the Sharonville […]
January 11, 2023
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How to Avoid the Rental Trap

Avoid the Rental Trap in 2023 If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This year is no different. But before you dive too […]
January 9, 2023
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Cincinnati Single-Family Home Sales for December 2022

The winter blast over the holidays and market conditions are slowing single-family home sales.  And that’s good news!  We couldn’t continue the craziness of the 2021 and 2022 real estate markets.  As sales and prices begin to settle- Cincinnati is […]
January 5, 2023

The 2023 Spring Real Estate Market is Happening Now!

Raise your hand if you still believe the spring housing market begins around the end of March or early April? As the holiday season drifts off potential buyers are thinking about changing their housing arrangements.  Many buyers and sellers are […]