Kathy Koops

December 5, 2024
Floor plan on a table

Understanding Cincinnati’s Building Codes for Home Renovations

Understanding Cincinnati’s Building Codes for Home Renovations Guest Author:  Eric Gallagher Cincinnati is a vibrant city with unique architectural styles and neighborhoods. If you are planning home renovations here, it’s crucial to understand the local building codes. These codes ensure […]
December 2, 2024
Photo of telescope with "first looK" written on it.

First Look at November Home Sales

November 2024 single-family home prices in Cincinnati are steady from last month but higher than November 2023. The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2024 to November 2024. You will see data comparisons between November and the previous […]
November 29, 2024
graphic of percentage sign

Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates

Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates Source:  Keeping Current Matters Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if you’ve […]
November 27, 2024
Photo of cooked turkey in the pan

Help Butterball Hotline!

Turkey hotlines, like the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, receive tens of thousands of calls during Thanksgiving as people seek expert advice on preparing their holiday meals. Butterball Turkey Talk-Line: This iconic hotline typically handles around 100,000 calls during November and December. […]
November 25, 2024
photo of piping under a sink

Urgent VS. Noncritical Home Repairs: Prioritizing For Safety And Comfort

Urgent VS. Noncritical Home Repairs: Prioritizing For Safety And Comfort   (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Guest Author:  Leslie Erickson Homeownership often comes with unexpected repairs, and knowing how to prioritize them can save time, money, and stress. Distinguishing between […]
November 22, 2024
Photo of heavily decorated home for Christmas

Selling During the 2024 Holidays? Less is Best!

Your Property is for sale during this holiday season, here are some tips and things to consider when decorating for the holidays. It appears lots of people got an early start on Christmas and Holiday decorating!  Maybe it’s the late […]
November 20, 2024
Lady drinking and reading the newspaper

Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?

Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes? Source:  Keeping Current Matters Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, […]
November 17, 2024

Home Sales During October for Greater Cincinnati

As the leaves began to fall the housing market in Cincinnati went up during October. Homes, priced correctly are usually selling within 2 weeks.  If your property has been on the market for some time- request your Realtor® provide with […]
November 12, 2024
interior of a historic home ready for listing 

Steps to Take Before Listing Your Historic Home 

  Steps to Take Before Listing Your Historic Home  Guest Author:  Renata Baker Selling a historic home comes with unique responsibilities and challenges. Historic homes are filled with character and charm, but preparing them for sale requires specific steps to […]