Kathy Koops

December 21, 2020

Fitting Colors of the Year?

The Pantone colors for 2021 are “Illuminating”  and “Ultimate Gray”!  While Sherwin Williams selects “Urbane Bronze”. In a year of firsts and the unexpected, I’m not surprised at “colors for 2021”.   Sherwin Williams and Pantone are making a statement by […]
December 18, 2020
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November 2020 Home Sales for Greater Cincinnati

The final report on November 2020 single-family home sales for Greater Cincinnati.  Closings are up compared to last year but down from October 2020.  CABR Numbers November Property sales were 1,936, up +14.8% from 1,687 in November of 2019 and […]
December 16, 2020
Masked fine art from Art Museum

Destination Cincinnati Art Museum

Looking for something different to do then your destination is the Cincinnati Art Museum. Cincinnati Art Museum announces special engagement days on Dec. 19, 20, 26, and 27.  All the ticket revenue will benefit the ArtsWave 2021 Regional Artist Relief […]
December 14, 2020

Real Estate Forecast for 2021

2021 could be real estate’s best winter ever according to the National Association of Realtors® NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts low mortgage rates (3.1%) next year, a 3% home price increase, 9% existing-home sales increase, and a 23% surge […]
December 13, 2020

Essential Things to Do After Moving to West Chester

Photo via Burst Guest Post:  Alice Robertson Essential Things to Do After Moving to West Chester Moving to West Chester? Getting settled in here is easier than you may think. Once you’re all set up in your new home, get […]
December 9, 2020

An Honest Look at Unemployment Numbers

An Honest Look at Unemployment Numbers Keeping Current Matters reports.  Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November Jobs Report. It revealed that, though headed in the right direction, the nation’s job recovery has slowed. The consensus reaction is best […]
December 7, 2020

Spot Check on the Health of the Cincinnati Real Estate Market

Spot check on the Cincinnati real estate market.  The sale of single-family homes is flowing and, except for a very short supply of homes for sale, the “patient” looks healthy. The chart below reflects just slim the pickings are when […]
December 5, 2020

4 Things to Know When Picking a New Neighborhood

4 Things to Know When Picking a New Neighborhood By: Wendy Dessler When looking for a perfect home, you first need to find the ideal neighborhood. It isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially if you’re moving to a new […]
December 2, 2020

First Look at Cincinnati’s November 2020 Home Sales

November 2020 home sales were down from last month. First look at the single-family home sales through the end of N0vember 2020: November Property sales were 1,719, up +1.9% from 1,687 in November of 2019 and -25.0% lower than the […]