Kathy Koops

December 25, 2021
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If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again

If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again. Keeping Current Matters articles: From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the […]
December 21, 2021
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2021 Christmas in Cincinnati

Celebrating the spirit of Christmas in 2021. Same message as in past years but still relevant for this holiday season. It’s important to remember not everybody celebrates Christmas.  And not everybody who celebrates is actually experiencing the Christmas spirit. For […]
December 16, 2021
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Real Estate Decorating for the Holidays

Your property is for sale during the holiday season – here are some tips and things to consider when decorating for the holidays. We all have our favorite holiday homes.  You know the ones you drive by and eyes light […]
December 13, 2021
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Pets Rule Real Estate

A Happy Tail: Pets and the Homebuying Process Some Highlights It’s no secret that we love our furry friends – about 70% of U.S. households have pets. What may come as a surprise is how large a role they play in the homebuying process. […]
December 10, 2021

November Single-Family Home Sales Around Cincinnati

November single-family home sales continue to slow slightly in the Cincinnati area.  But 2021 is still going to be a record-breaking year.  Hot footing to the end of the year for single-family home sales in Greater Cincinnati.    Sales volume […]
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 […]