Kathy Koops

January 27, 2025
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Affordable Relocation-Friendly Housing Markets

Affordable Relocation-Friendly Housing Markets Guest Author: Anna Carter Relocating can be a thrilling opportunity for a fresh start, whether seeking better job prospects, a more affordable lifestyle, or a change in scenery. However, finding a budget- and relocation-friendly housing market is […]
January 21, 2025
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January is Radon Awareness Month

January is Radon Awareness Month. What is Radon? According to the EPA, “Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.  You can’t see radon. And you can’t smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home”. Radon, a naturally-occurring […]
January 17, 2025
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2024 Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati

It’s still a changing market favoring sellers!  The median sales price in December 2024 was $285,000, up 1.15% from $281,750 from the previous month and 9.83% higher than $259,500 from December 2023. The December 2024 median sales price was at […]
January 15, 2025
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Luxury Bathroom Features Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

Luxury Bathroom Features Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For Guest Author:  David Glassberg When you make any home improvement, you should be thinking about the long-term return on investment. You might decide that you want to create your dream […]
January 13, 2025
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2024 vs 2023 Home Sales in Greater Cincinnati

Single-family home sales through  2024 vs 2023 in Greater Cincinnati School Districts. The median sales price in December 2024 was $295,000, and equal to the previous month and 11.32% higher than $265,000 in December 2023. The December 2024 median sales […]
January 11, 2025
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Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Source:  Keeping Current Matters Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The […]
January 6, 2025
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Designing A Future-Proof Kitchen: Key Considerations For Lasting Functionality

Designing A Future-Proof Kitchen: Key Considerations For Lasting Functionality (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Guest Author:  Kylee Nolen  A kitchen is often the heart of the home. Designing one that will stand the test of time is a smart investment […]
January 2, 2025
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First Look at December 2024 Home Sales in Cincinnati

December 2024 single-family home prices in Cincinnati floated along despite higher mortgage rates and fewer homes for sale.   The overview below shows real estate activity from January 2024 to December 2024. Data comparisons between December and the previous month, […]
December 31, 2024
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2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Cincinnati

2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Cincinnati. Yourself  + Family  + Friends and Neighbors  + Health  = Happiness Taking care of the first 4 items on the list helps you reach #5. Make your New Year’s resolutions count! Happy, Healthy New […]