Kathy Koops

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, […]
March 18, 2022
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Get Your Vacation Rental Business Launched Today

Guest Author:  Ron Kane Get Your Vacation Rental Business Launched Today Have you been mulling over the possibility of starting a business that could become a passive income source? Are you organized, self-motivated, and great at interacting with customers? If […]
March 16, 2022
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March Madness and St Patrick’s Day 2022 In Zinzinnati

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day and March Madness in greater Cincinnati? The weather is supposed to be beautiful so here are a few links to events and celebrations in the area:. Irish Pubs Irish Heritage Center March Madness Things to do in Cincinnati […]
March 14, 2022
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How To Navigate a Market Where Multiple Offers Is the New Normal

How To Navigate a Market Where Multiple Offers Is the New Normal According to Keeping Current Matters: If you’re thinking of buying a home today, you already know that the number of homes available for sale is low. But what does that […]
March 11, 2022
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February 2022 Home Sales for Greater Cincinnati

Only 28 days in February to tally home sales! Combined snow, sleet, and the Super Bowl impacted February single-family home sales in Greater Cincinnati. The number of new listings in February 2022 was 931, down -40.44% from 1,563 from the […]
March 9, 2022
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Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise?

Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise? An update from Keeping Current Matters: Many analysts projected home price appreciation would slow dramatically in the fall of 2021 and then continue to soften throughout 2022. So far, that hasn’t happened. The major price […]