Kathy Koops

April 8, 2022
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March 2022 Cincinnati Single Family Home Sales

March Madness hit the Cincinnati single-family home sales!  The number of properties sold in March 2022 was 1,969, up 25.81% from 1,565 in the previous month and -6.86% lower than 2,114 in March 2021. The March 2022 sales were at […]
April 6, 2022
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2022 Early Voting Begins

Early voting began Tuesday, April 5th in Ohio. Sample ballots for your county. Check your county Board of Elections for voting times and locations. For detailed information click on your county:  Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Warren. For questions or more information check […]
April 4, 2022
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2022 Cincinnati Gelato and Soft Serve Guide to Deliciousness

Gelato and soft-serve ice cream season are open for the business of deliciousness! Here’s a list of soft-serve places around Greater Cincinnati.  Their doors are starting to open so check the links for actual dates.  Happy brain freeze! The Cone […]
April 1, 2022
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The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner Keeping Current Matters reports: Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet […]
March 30, 2022
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Pending and Existing Home Sales

A quick look at the pending and existing home sales in the United States in February 2022. Data from the National Association of Realtors® Key Highlights Contract signings fell for the fourth consecutive month, down -4.1% in February from January. […]
March 28, 2022
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Top Reasons to Move to Cincinnati

Top Reasons to Move to Cincinnati Guest Author:  Emila Smith If you’re contemplating a move to Cincinnati (or “Queen City” to those who know and love it), you can expect tons of great things to see and do! Huge cultural festivals, […]
March 25, 2022
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Yes! Mortgage Rates Went Up

Yes, mortgage rates went up! No, the world hasn’t ended for buyers on a tight budget. Higher interest rates will have some impact on home sales.  Actually, the impact began earlier this year as buyers rushed to buy before the […]
March 23, 2022
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Work with Your Title Company to Stop Wire Fraud

Scammers are beefing up their game and defrauding home buyers by misdirecting closing dollars to illegal accounts.   In the Greater Cincinnati area, title companies work in the background.  Their work begins right after you have an accepted contract with […]
March 21, 2022

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers 

Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers Search Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house this spring, here are some things you’ll want to tackle before you list. Spend your time on tasks that make it feel inviting, show it’s cared for, […]