Kathy Koops

July 24, 2019
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Cincinnati Insights

CincyInsights is a pretty neat portal providing access to all sorts of helpful information about Cincinnati. Looking to move or just curious about what’s going on in the City or a particular community?  CincyInsights probably has a link to detailed […]
July 22, 2019
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Understanding Property Taxes in Ohio

Paying your Ohio property taxes at closing is one of the most confusing costs for sellers. The State of Ohio handles property tax payments in a unique (and sometimes confusing way).  Our property taxes are paid in arrears.  So the most […]
July 19, 2019
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Home Price Appreciation Forecast

What is the latest home price appreciation forecast? Questions continue to come up about where home prices will head throughout the rest of this year, as well as where they may be going over the few years beyond. We’ve gathered […]
July 17, 2019
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June Home Sales Report For Greater Cincinnati

Home sales and prices continued to bloom during May in Cincinnati. The median sale price rose +5.3% comparing June 2018 to June 2019. And comparing the average sale prices in the same timeframe +3.7%.  And the average sale price rose […]
July 15, 2019
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Countdown To Moving Day

Let the countdown to moving day begin! Although it’s been more than 5 years since we moved the memory and the mess are embedded in my mind. Everybody is different.  Some of us like run out the clock and push […]
July 12, 2019
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Student Debt and Mortgage Down Payments

Prepping for a Mortgage Down Payment with Student Loan Debt Homeownership is a foundational aspect of the American dream, but today, many college graduates find themselves struggling to graduate on to owning a home. All too often, millennials and young […]
July 10, 2019
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Highest Priced June Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati

Photo by Dave from Pexels Highest priced home sales during June in Greater Cincinnati. Details on home sales listed above. The number of million-dollar-plus homes closing in June 2019 was slightly lower than June 2018. 18 versus 21 last year.  […]
July 8, 2019
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Quick Look at Cincinnati June Home Sales

A quick look at the unofficial numbers for June 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 […]
July 5, 2019
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5 Reasons You Should Not FSBO

Top 5 Reasons You Should NOT FSBO Rising home prices coupled with a lack of inventory in today’s market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their home on their own (known in the industry as a For Sale By Owner). […]