Kathy Koops

June 5, 2024
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First Look at May 2024 Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati

May 2024 single-family home prices in Cincinnati continue to rise! The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2024 to May 2024. You will see data comparisons between May and the previous month, the last three months, and May […]
June 2, 2024
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2024 Farmers’ Markets in Cincinnati

It’s time to check out the Greater Cincinnati Farmers’ Market Guide for 2024. Enjoy getting out of the house and maybe seeing some of your neighbors. Farmers’ Markets: (Please check links for detailed information about actual dates and times) Brown’s […]
May 31, 2024

Cincinnati’s 2024 Summerfair at Coney Island

Wander around Coney Island and enjoy  Summerfair Cincinnati 2024 this weekend presenting the works of tons of artists. Located at Coney Island, the 2024 event features several hundred artists and craftspeople nationwide. “Established in 1968, Summerfair is a combination of […]
May 30, 2024
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Protecting Your Home: The Dangers of Silent Leaks

Protecting Your Home: The Dangers of Silent Leaks  Guest Author:  Dixie Somers As homeowners, we take great care to protect our homes from threats such as burglars, natural disasters, and fire. But there’s one danger that often goes unnoticed and […]
May 28, 2024
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Smart Strategies for Funding Your College Education by Flipping Houses 

Smart Strategies for Funding Your College Education by Flipping Houses.  Photo by Freepik  Guest Author: Candace Sigmon As the cost of higher education continues to rise, adult students often find themselves searching for innovative ways to fund their college dreams. […]
May 23, 2024
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2024 Memorial Day Weekend in Greater Cincinnati

We salute your service and give heartfelt thanks to all who have served to protect our freedom. The Memorial Day weekend is often the beginning of summer as neighborhood pools open.  Probably the next thing about the holiday is the […]
May 20, 2024
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Existing Homes Available for Sale

Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters More homes are hitting the market this year, meaning more options if you want to buy!  Search But, while inventory is growing, we’re still below where we’d be in a normal year. That’s where I […]
May 17, 2024
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Building Bridges Across Ages: Strategies for Flourishing in Multi-Generational Homes 

Image via Pexels  Guest Author:  David Dixon Building Bridges Across Ages: Strategies for Flourishing in Multi-Generational Homes  In a world where families are increasingly embracing multi-generational living, the challenge of maintaining harmony and organization in such diverse environments has become […]
May 15, 2024
Spring back ground with April 2024 Single-Family Home Sales

Cincinnati Single-Family Home Sale During April 2024

Single Family Home sales and prices for April 2024 are stabilizing! But probably not for long as buyers are willing to overbid on properties they want. The median sales price in April 2024 was $289,250, down -3.26% from $299,000 from […]