Kathy Koops

September 9, 2024
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How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power

How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford […]
September 6, 2024
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How Parks and Nature Affect Your Home-Buying Decision

How Parks and Nature Affect Your Home-Buying Decision Guest Author:  Lauren Smith When thinking about buying a home, many factors come into play, but one that often gets overlooked is the impact of nearby parks and natural spaces. How parks […]
September 3, 2024
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Long Hot Summer Days Leads to Wet Basements in the Fall

The hot dry summer in greater Cincinnati may lead to wet basements in the fall! This is a rerun article because some homeowners already have problems when it rains cats and dogs! In greater Cincinnati, we’ve focused on staying cool […]
August 31, 2024
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National and Local Home Sales for July 2024

Home sales nationally during July 2024: July 2024 brought 3.95 million in sales, a median sales price of $422,600, and 4.0 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 4.2% year-over-year, and inventory was up 0.7 months from July […]
August 26, 2024
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Enhancing Your Home’s Value With Energy Products

Guest Author:  Joel Scott Bennett In today’s competitive real estate market, incorporating energy-efficient features can significantly increase your home’s value and appeal to potential buyers. You enhance your home’s sustainability and make it more desirable to a wider range of […]
August 16, 2024
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July Single-Family Home Sales for Greater Cincinnati

July sale prices continue to climb slightly- leaving many buyers frustrated and warn out. The median sales price in July 2024 was $303,000, equal to the previous month and 6.32% higher than $285,000 from July 2023. The July 2024 median […]
August 14, 2024
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How to Cultivate a Sense of Community in Your New Neighborhood

How to Cultivate a Sense of Community in Your New Neighborhood Guest Author:  Melissa Miller  Moving to a new neighborhood can be exciting but also challenging. You want to feel like you belong. Therefore, knowing how to cultivate a sense […]
August 12, 2024
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Who’s Your Partner When Buying and Selling Real Estate?

Who is your partner when buying or selling real estate? Realtors® are licensed members of the National Association of Realtors® and this is who you’re partnering with:                            […]
August 9, 2024
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Light Fixtures

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Light Fixtures Guest Author:  Fixtman Installing light fixtures can be a rewarding DIY project that transforms the look and feel of your space. However, avoiding common mistakes is important to ensure a safe and […]