Kathy Koops

May 23, 2022
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Hire a Professional

Hire a professional! Many, many years ago when I learned to drive part of the training was changing a tire and checking the oil! Times have changed.  I last experienced a flat tire in a car with 4 adults ( […]
May 20, 2022
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Cincinnati is # 1

Cincinnati wins again!   It’s no surprise to those of us living here that Cincinnati ranks as the best place to live in Ohio, according to a new study from U.S. News & World Report. Cincinnati came in No. 1 in […]
May 18, 2022
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Should You Update Your House Before Selling

Should You Update Your House Before Selling? Ask a Real Estate Professional.  Search Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your trusted real estate advisor to be your guide. In today’s sellers’ market, buyers […]
May 16, 2022
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Understanding Sump Pumps

Sump pumps don’t last forever! It’s that time of year.  Beautiful sunny days followed by torrential rainfalls.  Your sump pump is often working overtime to keep up with the extra water and drainage. May is a good time to “rerun” […]
May 13, 2022

April 2022 Home Sales in Cincinnati

April single-family home sales still rising! The number of properties sold in April 2022 was 2,146, up 7.09% from 2,004 in the previous month and -5.21% lower than 2,264 in April 2021. The April 2022 sales were at a mid-level […]
May 11, 2022
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Greater Cincinnati Million Dollar Home Sales

Home sales are booming and million-dollar home sales are also keeping pace! The pandemic buying spree appears to be impacting the high-end market in Cincinnati. According to the Realty Alliance of Greater Cincinnati during the first 4 months of the […]
May 9, 2022
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2022 Housing Market Forecast

2022 Housing Market Forecast from Keeping Current Matters Search Some Highlights What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead. Home prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are […]
May 6, 2022
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How High Are Single-Family Home Sale Prices?

The most common question home buyers ask is how much to offer when they find a house they want buy. In April the average sale price was higher than asking for homes on the market for less than 30 days. […]
May 4, 2022
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A Senior’s Guide to Successfully Flipping Houses

A Senior’s Guide to Successfully Flipping Houses Photo credit: Pexels.com Guest Author:  Andrea Needham If you’re a senior who’s preparing to retire or recently retired, you may be looking for ways to keep busy. Flipping houses can be a wonderful […]