Kathy Koops

August 15, 2019
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It’s Rubber Ducky Time!

“Buy a Duck, Feed a Child”. It’s time for the 25th Rubber Duck Regatta.  A simple way to put a smile on your face and help the Freestore Foodbank at the same time! The Rubber Duck Regatta is one of […]
August 12, 2019
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Personal Loan for Home Renovations: 3 Things to Consider

Photo by Skitterphoto from Pexels Whether there’s something broken in your home that needs fixing, or you just got inspired to redecorate, or maybe even decided to install a pool, redo the kitchen, or add a patio, home improvement definitely […]
August 10, 2019

Cincinnati Real Estate Indicators

Existing Home Sales Point Toward a Good Time to Sell Some Highlights: Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in June. Low inventory levels are still a factor in the market. The […]
August 9, 2019
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2019 Union Center Food Truck Rally Today

A reminder the 2019 Union Centre Food Truck Rally is today! Once again the Union Centre Business Merchants Association pulled together Cincinnati’s Best Food Trucks at The Square @ Union Centre for a Food Truck Rally!  The event is scheduled […]
August 7, 2019
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Sneak Peek at Cincinnati’s July Home Sales

A sneak peek the unofficial numbers for July single-family homes 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 for sale. […]
August 4, 2019
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2019 Union Centre Food Truck Rally

The 2019 Union Centre Food Truck Rally is next Friday, August 9th. Once again the Union Centre Business Merchants Association pulled together Cincinnati’s Best Food Trucks at The Square @ Union Centre for a Food Truck Rally!  The event is […]
July 31, 2019
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2019 Greater Cincinnati Condo Sales

Condo sales in greater Cincinnati comparing the first 6 months of 2019 versus 2018. Plenty of buyers out looking at condos however the number of condos for sale has sunk to a low of 431 listings.  And yes lower listings […]
July 29, 2019
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Home Prices Up

Home Prices Up 5.05% Across the Country Cincinnati’s price increase is slightly lower than the national average.  The June numbers reflect average home prices climbed once again to $244,750 compared to $233,542 a year earlier, a  + 4.80 % increase. […]
July 26, 2019
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Mid-Year Housing Market Update

Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Three Things to Know Today Shifting trends and industry-leading research are pointing toward some valuable projections about the status of the housing market for the rest of the year. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, […]