Kathy Koops

August 8, 2018
West Chester Events

2018 Union Centre Food Truck Rally

The 2018 Union Centre Food Truck Rally is August 10, 2018. 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 to […]
August 6, 2018
getting a mortgage in cincinnati

How to Stay Cool When Getting a Mortgage

Tips on how to stay cool when getting a mortgage in today’s market. If you haven’t refinanced or obtained a mortgage in the last few years be prepared!  The process is time-consuming, invasive.  I have warned clients to get ready […]
August 3, 2018
Cincinnati sales stats

What is the New Real Estate Market in Cincinnati?

Price reductions are the new real estate market in Cincinnati! We’ve experienced a long stretch of real estate prices climbing at a record pace.   Now the trend is adjusting to slightly lower demand for Cincinnati real estate. Compared to 24-Hour Market […]
August 1, 2018
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Beware of Serial Buyers

Beware of serial buyers killing home purchase deals! Frantic buyers outbid on homes and a day or two later have buyers remorse.  Sound familiar?  It’s happening to lots of sellers in the greater Cincinnati area. You’re thinking everybody is entitled to […]
July 30, 2018
Live theater in Cincinnati

The Greater Cincinnati Theater Scene

The greater Cincinnati area supports a thriving “live theater” community. In addition to the Broadway Series local theater groups, schools, and organizations perform in a variety of locations in and around greater Cincinnati. Local theatergoers can pick from musical reviews to […]
July 26, 2018
real estate in cincinnati

Who Said Greater Cincinnati is One of the Least Competitive Housing Markets?

A report from Redfin states Cincinnati’s housing markets as one of the least competitive in the United States.   The newly launched Redfin “Compete Score™” is aimed at helping people understand what it takes to buy a home based on the competitiveness […]
July 24, 2018

Lack of Listings a drag on the Real Estate Market

Lack of Listings Slowing Down the Market The Greater Cincinnati area is not the only area impacted by too many buyers and too few homes for sale. According to Keeping Current Matters: As the real estate market continues to move […]
July 23, 2018
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Median Home Prices Rising in Greater Cincinnati

Median home prices continue to rise in greater Cincinnati. Nationally and locally we’ve seen the average sale price for single-family homes escalating. The 4 county area (Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren) experience month over month increases as the number of […]
July 20, 2018
Cincinnati real estate market trends

Cincinnati Real Estate Market Trends for June

Cincinnati real estate market trends through the end of June. Home sales continue to outpace the number of new listings which continues to drive up sale prices in some areas. Comparing the average sale price for single-family homes during the […]