Kathy Koops

September 13, 2021

Homebuyer Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition Search Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data […]
September 9, 2021
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Cincinnati Home Sales August 2021

Slight uptick in August single-family home sales. Property Sales August Property sales were 2,335, down -5.3% from 2,465 in August of 2020 and 1.2% higher than the 2,308 sales last month. August 2021 sales were at a mid-level compared to […]
September 6, 2021
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Front Door Colors to Boost Curb Appeal

Front Door Colors to Boost Curb Appeal Guest Author: Hana Rehman Photo by Landon Martin on Unsplash  If you’re looking for a quick way to increase your curb appeal, consider revamping your front door with a fresh coat of paint. […]
September 3, 2021
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2021 Labor Day Weekend in Cincinnati

Bringing back the Labor Day Fireworks! You still have time to donate to the Freestore Foodbank by purchasing a Duck before the Rubber Duck Regatta on Sunday. Labor Day events in Greater Cincinnati include the  Western-Southern/ WEBN Fireworks and other events […]
September 1, 2021
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First Look at August 2021 Home Sales

August home sales showing signs of slowing. First look at the single-family home sales through the end of August 2021: August Property sales were 1,987, down -19.4% from 2,465 in August of 2020 and -13.9% lower than the 2,307 sales […]
August 31, 2021
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Seller’s Checklist

Your Checklist To Get Ready To Sell Search Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out. It’s important to focus on tasks that can make it inviting, show it’s cared for, […]
August 27, 2021
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Cincinnati Ranked 7th Best Place to Invest in Real Estate

Cincinnati, Ohio Ranked 7th Best Place to Invest in Real Estate By Rachel Burris As more homebuyers are priced out of the market, investment property is becoming more popular if you can find the right location. In a recent Rocket […]
August 25, 2021
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Smile for the Camera!

Looking at a newly listed home smile you’re on camera and probably being recorded. A few years ago I wrote an article Buyer Beware where I reminded buyers that we were not alone.  Assume cameras (both visible and invisible) are […]
August 23, 2021
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Cincinnati Housing Market Sending Signals

Is the Cincinnati market continuing to sizzle or are sales starting to cool? Well, the answer depends on the number of homes for sale in your local area.  According to the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors in July, 2,101 homes sold […]