Kathy Koops

September 3, 2021
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2021 Labor Day Weekend in Cincinnati

Bringing back the Labor Day Fireworks! You still have time to donate to the Freestore Foodbank by purchasing a Duck before the Rubber Duck Regatta on Sunday. Labor Day events in Greater Cincinnati include the  Western-Southern/ WEBN Fireworks and other events […]
September 1, 2021
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First Look at August 2021 Home Sales

August home sales showing signs of slowing. First look at the single-family home sales through the end of August 2021: August Property sales were 1,987, down -19.4% from 2,465 in August of 2020 and -13.9% lower than the 2,307 sales […]
August 31, 2021
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Seller’s Checklist

Your Checklist To Get Ready To Sell Search Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out. It’s important to focus on tasks that can make it inviting, show it’s cared for, […]
August 30, 2021
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Home Owner Association Do’s and Don’ts

The 4 most important things buyers need to know about  HOA’s (Homeowner Associations). Lots of communities built since the early 1980s are governed by HOA rules and regulations controlling not only the “look” of the community as well as posting […]
August 27, 2021
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Cincinnati Ranked 7th Best Place to Invest in Real Estate

Cincinnati, Ohio Ranked 7th Best Place to Invest in Real Estate By Rachel Burris As more homebuyers are priced out of the market, investment property is becoming more popular if you can find the right location. In a recent Rocket […]
August 25, 2021
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Smile for the Camera!

Looking at a newly listed home smile you’re on camera and probably being recorded. 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 […]
August 23, 2021
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Cincinnati Housing Market Sending Signals

Is the Cincinnati market continuing to sizzle or are sales starting to cool? Well, the answer depends on the number of homes for sale in your local area.  According to the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors in July, 2,101 homes sold […]
August 19, 2021

Sellers Are In A Sweet Spot

Sellers Are in a Sweet Spot Search Some Highlights In today’s sellers’ market, you’re set up to win big when you list your house. That’s because homes are selling fast, receiving 4.4 offers on average and often selling above the asking price. Then, when […]
August 16, 2021

6 Warning Signs of Home Damage

Infographic provided by Expert Public Adjusters