Kathy Koops

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 […]
August 26, 2019
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Timing of Inspection Periods

Cincinnati purchase contracts contain several paragraphs about types and timing for inspections. When buyers write an offer and check off the boxes for inspections they need to specify how long the inspection period will be.  Typically buyers ask for a […]
August 23, 2019
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5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained

5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,” and “Love […]
August 21, 2019
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July Real Estate Report for Greater Cincinnati

Home sales and prices sizzle during July in Cincinnati. The median sale price rose +7.5% comparing July 2018 to July 2019. And comparing the average sale prices in the same timeframe +5.8%.  However, the average sale price is down -0.7% […]
August 19, 2019
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No Time for Chicken Littles

Why All the Chicken Littles Should Calm Down The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2019 Q2 Homeownership Report. Some began to see the sky falling, believing the report showed Americans may be stepping back from their belief in homeownership. The […]
August 16, 2019
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15 Years of Cincinnati Real Estate

Cincinnati real estate retrospective where prices recouped losses in 2015 continues to climb through July 2019. The average sale price for single-family homes in Greater Cincinnati is back to pre-bust levels.  The average sale price for through the end of […]