Kathy Koops

November 22, 2019
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Cincinnati October Home Sales Report

Cincinnati October home sales report. The median sale price rose +4.6% comparing October 2018 to October 2019 and down – 3.7% from last month. Prices The number of new listings decreased by – 5.9% from last month.  And down –6.4% compared […]
November 20, 2019
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The Advantage of Buyer’s Remorse

Too few homes for sale and buyers making impulse bids leads to a disease called “buyer’s remorse”. Usually, desperate buyers don’t have time to really look and think about a new listing that hits the market.  Even the most motivated […]
November 18, 2019
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Help Beat Hunger in Cincinnati

Help beat hunger in greater Cincinnati! A booming economy allows a lot of Cincinnatians to live a better life. However, not everybody is benefitting. Anybody shopping for groceries can’t miss the ever-increasing prices for milk, eggs, bread, and other foods […]
November 14, 2019
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Valuable Home Improvement Projects

My daughter is in the middle of gutting a kitchen.  Calls home included questions about the resale value of spending lots of money on upgrades. The 2019 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of Realtors ® reviews whether the interior […]
November 12, 2019
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VA Loans by the Numbers

A followup to Veterans Day: Search
November 11, 2019
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Veterans Day Salute

Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects and thanks to those who have served. For one day, America stands united in respect for you, our veterans. Thank you and your families for your service to our […]
November 8, 2019
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Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process

Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Search For […]
November 6, 2019
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Real Estate Black Friday Sales

Cincinnati real estate celebrates brisk “Black Friday” home sales! Cincinnati home sales continue are typically steady through the holidays. It’s not a bad time to sell a home during the October – November timeframe.   In fact from now until the end […]
November 4, 2019
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A Look At October Home Sales In Cincinnati

The first look at October 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 for sale. Search October […]