Kathy Koops

December 8, 2021
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Moving While Getting a Business Off the Ground

Moving While Getting a Business Off the Ground. Guest Author:  Eva Benoit Moving while getting a business off of the ground is challenging but still doable. If your current home isn’t sufficient for your new home-based business and you want […]
December 6, 2021

15 Years of November Home Sales in Cincinnati

It’s very easy to lose perspective when it comes to home prices.  15 years ago local Cincinnati single-family closings were hot during the month of November.  Moving forward 5 years, the number of single-family homes sold was down but sale […]
December 3, 2021
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Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House

Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House As we near the end of the year, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. Record-breaking home price appreciation, growing equity, low inventory, and competitive mortgage rates are motivating homeowners to make […]
December 1, 2021
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First Peek at November Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati

Home sales slowed again!   Pumpkins turning into a tasty pie.   Sale prices for single-family homes are not skyrocketing but buyers are still frustrated. First look at the single-family home sales through the end of November 2021: November Property sales were […]
November 29, 2021

The Best Offer to Purchase

This year home buyers make an offer but don’t win the war.  So eventually, when the sale closes it turns out the winning offer was for less. It’s hard for buyers to understand why the highest offer didn’t win the […]
November 25, 2021

Cincinnati Tradition

The holidays call for bringing out old traditions along with new treasures.  Nothing starts “older people” waxing poetic more than Christmas decorations especially the magical windows at Shillito’s. A tribute  Shillito’s elves are coming to Findlay Market this year. The […]
November 24, 2021

Cincinnati Gives Thanks in 2021

Happy Thanksgiving Cincinnati! Taking time off to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends…back next week. Looking to donate some time to improve your neighbor’s holiday -several food pantries and shelters need help bundling or serving Thanksgiving dinners Put on your running […]
November 21, 2021
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6 Steps to Buying a House When You’re In Debt

6 Steps to Buying a House When You’re In Debt Guest Author:  Alice Robertson You’re saddled with debt. You’re paying off student loans, medical bills, credit cards, and who knows what else. Your credit history isn’t exactly stellar. There’s no […]
November 18, 2021
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Upgrades That Increase Home Value

Upgrades That Increase Home Value Guest Author:  Jasmine Anderson Selling a house can be a great way to start a new chapter in your life, but only if you manage it to increase its sales value. As you put your […]