Kathy Koops

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). […]
July 1, 2019
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Where to View Cincinnati Fourth of July Fireworks in 2019

The best places to set your chairs to view the 2019  Fourth of July Fireworks in greater Cincinnati. Check links below for locations requiring admission fees 🙁 Blanchester Red White & Blanchester Blue July 4, 2019 – Fireworks at dusk […]
June 28, 2019
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5 Major Pet Peeves

The 5 major real estate pet peeves don’t have any connections to buyers and sellers. Most pet owners make a real effort to contain, remove or subdue unruly pets during showings.  However, every once in awhile pet-related issues cause havoc […]
June 26, 2019
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Preparing For The Worst

Many Cincinnati homeowners are finding themselves underwater in more ways than just flooding. Preparing for the worst is becoming more proactive documenting all the “stuff” you have inside your home.  If you were faced with a disaster would you be […]