Kathy Koops

June 4, 2021
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Don’t Skip The Final Walk-Through!

The “final walk-through” is a part of the standard Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors®’ purchase contract. Walk-throughs aren’t home inspections but the final opportunity for buyers to make sure the purchased property is in the same condition as when they […]
June 1, 2021

First Look at May 2021 Home Sales in Cincinnati

Home sales slowed during May.  First look at the single-family home sales through the end of May 2021: May Property sales were 1,865, up 5.7% from 1,765 in May of 2020 and -6.3% lower than the 1,991 sales last month. […]
May 27, 2021
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What Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is heading

Where Do Experts Say the Housing Market Is Heading? As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what […]
May 24, 2021
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Symptoms of Real Estate Confusion

If you are experiencing some or all of the following symptoms you may be suffering from real estate confusion. Confusion sometimes appears as copious lists of requirements, constant cell phone calls to get opinions, and a reluctance to commit to […]
May 20, 2021
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2021 Update on Home Sales by School District

4 months of Cincinnati single-family home sales by school districts. Comparing single-family home sales in a variety of school districts across Cincinnati to the same timeframe last year. (January – April 2020 vs 2021) House hunting by a school district […]
May 18, 2021
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It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance

It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance With home sales volume and pricing soaring it’s easy to forget about struggling homeowners.  Keeping Current Matters tackles the sensitive topic below:  Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for […]
May 15, 2021

April 2021 Home Sales

 April showers bring higher sales and prices to Greater Cincinnati. Property Sales April Property sales were 1,978, up 16.6% from 1,697 in April of 2020 and 6.1% higher than the 1,864 sales last month. April 2021 sales were at a […]
May 13, 2021
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Small Updates to Completely Transform Your Home 

Small Updates to Completely Transform Your Home   Guest Author:  Emma Joyce  No matter how big your home is and how much you’re in love with it, updating it from time to time is simply a must. You don’t have to spend […]
May 10, 2021
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2021 Gelato and Soft Serve Guide to Cincinnati

Gelato and soft-serve ice cream season are open for business. 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! Loveland Dairy Whip The Cone […]