Kathy Koops

March 13, 2025
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St Patrick’s Day and March Madness Cincinnati Style

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day and March Madness Cincinnati Style! Here are a few links to events and celebrations in the area: Irish Pubs CincinnatiUSA.com Shamrock Shuffle March Madness Have a wonderful weekend and be safe!
March 10, 2025
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Home Sales During February 2025 in Greater Cincinnati

February’s up-and-down weather and interest rates did little to discourage buyers from making offers. The median sales price in February 2025 was $285,000, up 6.74% from $267,000 from the previous month and 4.78% higher than $272,000 from February 2024. The […]
March 8, 2025
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Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth?

Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think. ​ Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. ​And, if selling […]
March 5, 2025
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The Best Financial Investment

The graph from the Federal Reserve (below) shows the best investment over time is real estate.  From the 1960’s through 2024, the price of homes continue to increase.  A few dips and blips but for the most part, homes […]
March 2, 2025
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First Look at February 2025 Single-Family Home Sales

February home sale prices held steady with the previous month.  The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2025 to February 2025. You will see data comparisons between February and the previous month, the last three months, and February […]
February 26, 2025
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Home Sales Nationwide Declined During January 2025

The National Association of Realtors® final numbers are always released after the local statistics January 2025 brought 4.08 million in sales, a median sales price of $396,900, and 3.5 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 4.8% year-over-year, […]
February 24, 2025
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Millennials’ Relocation Impact on Real Estate

Guest Author:  Jessica Harper Millennials’ Relocation Impact on Real Estate Millennials’ relocation impact on real estate is seen as a shift of housing trends across the country. Many choose different cities, rethink homeownership, and focus on affordability. This generation values […]
February 20, 2025
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Avoiding Expensive Backyard Mistakes: Smart Planning For A Better Outdoor Space

Avoiding Expensive Backyard Mistakes: Smart Planning For A Better Outdoor Space Guest Author:  Hillary Rymer (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Even with colder temperatures keeping outdoor activities on hold, it’s never too early to start planning your backyard upgrades. Thoughtful […]
February 18, 2025
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Time To “Plan” Your Garden!

It’s time to start planning your spring garden- not actually planting-just planning. It might be cold and snowy today but pretty soon Spring will arrive.  Looking to add new flowers and plants to your exterior requires advanced planning. Many big […]