Kathy Koops

June 26, 2021
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Is There a Connection Between Curb Appeal and Home Values?

There’s a  connection between curb appeal and your home’s value Guest Author:  Emma Joyce When trying to boost the value of their home – it doesn’t matter if they’re trying to sell it or simply make it look nicer – […]
June 23, 2021
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Renting vs Owning

Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting Recent soaring rent hikes in greater Cincinnati highlight why it’s important to consider owning your home.  The real estate housing crush has prompted landlords to raise rents.  People are caught between […]
June 21, 2021
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Home Sales Are Flying Off the Shevles

Buyers are absorbing homes as fast as they hit the market in greater Cincinnati. The absorption rate is a fancy way to look at how fast the “market” is literally buying homes.  Realtors, banks, housing junkies and relocation companies usually […]
June 18, 2021
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Lazy Weekend Indoor Projects

Make Your Indoor Days Colorful: Best Crafts For Lazy Weekends Guest Author:  Wendy Dessler Weekends are a wonderful break from our busy lives. With everyone in your family generally off of work and school on the weekends, it makes it […]
June 16, 2021
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HOA Due Dilligence

Buyers need “due diligence” when review and agreeing to HOA rules and regs.   I’ve covered the topic in the past but with today’s hectic sales market-it’s time to review the basics. Many communities around greater Cincinnati have HOA’s.  The […]
June 14, 2021
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Why It’s Not 2008 Again

Why This Is Not Like 2008 Again According to Keeping Current Matters: During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove some large companies […]
June 11, 2021

May 2021 Cincinnati Home Sales

Same Old Story for real estate in Cincinnati.  May is another high home sales month.   Property Sales May Property sales were 2,089, up 18.4% from 1,765 in May of 2020 and 4.8% higher than the 1,993 sales last month. May […]
June 9, 2021
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3 Questions to Answer When Negotiating Repairs with a Home Seller

3 Questions to Answer When Negotiating Repairs with a Home Seller Source: Image via BurstGuest Author:  Natalie Jones When buying a home, it’s essential to have it inspected for issues by a third-party home inspector. This will provide you and […]
June 7, 2021
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Weekend Real Estate Madness

The Cincinnati real estate market is crazed and crazy!   And the latest trend of listing on Thursday or Friday is making weekends even more hectic. Homes making their first appearance late in the week seems to be here to stay […]