Kathy Koops

September 23, 2019
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7 Habits of a Tidy Homeowner

7 Habits of a tidy homeowner posted by somebody who always needs to tidy up! Yes, we all have a few friends whose homes are always spotless, organized and ready for primetime any time of day.  After much research, I’m […]
September 19, 2019
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2019 Zinzinnati Ocktober Fest

2019 Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, –  highlights our German heritage, German-style music, and lots of food and beer. First held in 1976, the event has grown to be America’s largest Oktoberfest with more than 500,000 people attending each year. What do we […]
September 16, 2019
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Where are the Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Houses?

Halloween is more than a  month away but Pumpkin Patches and Haunted Houses are popping up around greater Cincinnati and it’s time to get ready. No matter the weather it’s a great time to hunt down a pumpkin or visit […]
September 12, 2019
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Buying A Home?

Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? Some Highlights: Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of […]
September 9, 2019
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Be Prepared For 5 Expensive Home Repairs

5 Expensive Home Repairs You Need to Prepare For Picture Source As an adult, one of your main goals in life is to have your own home. But the expenses of owning a house does not stop with the mortgage […]
September 5, 2019
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Apple Orchards Near Greater Cincinnati

The arrival of cooler weather in Cincinnati seems to push us out the door searching for apple orchards. Fortunately, homegrown apples are available and locations are located around greater Cincinnati.  Looking for something to do this weekend -think about buying […]
September 3, 2019
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First Look at Cincinnati’s Home Sales for August 2019

The first look at the unofficial numbers for August single-family home sales in Greater Cincinnati. Official numbers aren’t released until the 3rd week of each month.  However, this first look shows prices holding steady and a dwindling number of homes […]
August 29, 2019

2019 Labor Day Weekend Events in Greater Cincinnati Ohio

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! You still have time to donate to the Freestore Foodbank by purchasing a Duck before the Rubber Duck Regatta on Sunday. Other Labor Day events in Greater Cincinnati Western-Southern/ WEBN Fireworks Cincinnati […]
August 28, 2019

The Basic Home Security Checklist Every Home Needs

The Basic Home Security Checklist Every Home Needs Source-Pixabay  The average homeowner spends roughly $2,000 on optional maintenance each year. Optional maintenance generally includes things like landscaping or security costs. One of the main things you should be concerned with […]