Kathy Koops

April 22, 2025
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Top Mistakes Sellers Make in a Cooling Market

Guest Author:  Emily Parker Top Mistakes Sellers Make in a Cooling Market The housing market is always shifting. In a cooling market, sellers face unique challenges. Recognizing the mistakes sellers make in a cooling market is important so you can […]
April 18, 2025
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Vacant Homes Need Love!

It doesn’t happen often today, but some homes are left vacant for an extended period Vacant homes need love and attention before you say goodbye. Here are some tips: 1. Insurance Coverage Vacant Home Insurance: Check with your insurance company […]
April 15, 2025

Where You Choose to Retire Matters Quote

Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters Retirement should feel like freedom, with more time for travel, hobbies, and spoiling your grandkids. But with the cost of living up 23% in just the last five years, you also need to make sure […]
April 12, 2025
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How to Protect Your Property from Deed Fraud

Protect your “Property Deed” from fraud by signing up with your local County Recorders site for notifications!   Property fraud, including deed fraud and mortgage fraud, is a growing concern in Ohio. Scammers target properties, especially those with no mortgage […]
April 9, 2025
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March 2025 Single-Family Home Sales

Every data point in March went up except the number of units sold. The median sales price in March 2025 was $300,000, which is equal to the previous month and 1.35% higher than the $296,000 recorded in March 2024. The […]
April 8, 2025
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Welcome Home, the Cincinnati Way: How to Elevate Your Housewarming Party and Truly Settle In

Image by Freepik Welcome Home, the Cincinnati Way: How to Elevate Your Housewarming Party and Truly Settle In Guest Author:  Suzie Wilson Moving to a new neighborhood isn’t just about unpacking boxes and finding the nearest grocery store. It’s about […]
April 6, 2025
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What Generations are Buying and Selling Homes?

The National Association of Realtors researches all aspects of the real estate market. The report they produced has lots of information, but the one that caught my eye was “Share of Buyers and Sellers by Generation” The 131-page report is […]
April 3, 2025
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April Showers Bring….

The saying goes, “April Showers bring May flowers”!  April showers can also bring leaky roofs, basements and overflowing gutters. You still have time to stay ahead of April showers with some tips: The right way to start off spring: Clean […]
March 31, 2025
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National Housing Trends To Watch

National Housing Trends To Watch Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters Search