Kathy Koops

February 2, 2021

First Look at January 2021 Home Sales

January 2021 home sales took a dive after a great December 2020.  Year=to-date sales are ahead compared to last year! First look at the single-family home sales through the end of January 2021: January Property sales were 1,472, up +8.1% […]
January 31, 2021

2021 Flooring Trends

Flooring Trends That Are Set To Rock 2021 Guest Author:  Tasnim Abedeen Razu Let us take a look at some of the flooring trends that are sure to rock 2021. Read on to know more about the trends in the […]
January 29, 2021
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Invasion by Zillions of Cicadas Coming Soon!

First COVID19 and coming soon “Brood X”.  Cicadas that appear every 17 years, are scheduled to make their appearance taking over the Cincinnati area. Newcomers to the area prepare yourself for the noisy messy invasion.  Long time residents are happy […]
January 27, 2021
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Cincinnati Cost of Living

Moving into or out of Cincinnati and want to know how the areas compare for the cost of living? Well, good news nerdwallet has a simple to use the cost of living calculator which requires very little information from the […]
January 25, 2021

Mortgage Application Traps to Avoid

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage  Search Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the closing table. Along […]
January 21, 2021

2021 Exterior Home Design Trends

7 Exterior Home Design Trends Coming In 2021 Guest Author:  Mikayla St. Clair Home remodeling projects have been the topic of discussion in homes across the world as people have been forced to spend more time at their residences due […]
January 18, 2021
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Final Report Card For 2020 Cincinnati Home Sales

2020 real estate report card for single-family home sales in Greater Cincinnati.  2020 is ending as a sweet year for real estate in Cincinnati!  More sales and higher average sale prices. CABR Numbers December Property sales were 2,032, up +21.1% […]
January 15, 2021
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Weekly Real Estate Numbers for Greater Cincinnati

Weekly stats for real estate activity in Greater Cincinnati. The numbers for the past week:   Previous week:   Same news -different weeks -new listings with multiple offers.  The number of showings up.   Search And while the buyers struggle to […]
January 13, 2021
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What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values

What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values? According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the inventory of homes for sale reached historic […]