Kathy Koops

September 10, 2018
real estate balancing act in Cincinnati

Real Estate Balancing Act

Selling a property quickly and for the most money is a real estate balancing act. Years ago old school real estate taught agents to keep things in balance.  Today’s market isn’t really any different.  The internet and the media information […]
September 6, 2018
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5 Fall Fix-Its

It’s hard to believe September has arrived along with a list of “Fall fix-its”! While the weather is decent take some time to get your home ready for winter. Check Fire Extinguishers, Carbon Monoxide, and Smoke Detectors According to the Red […]
September 4, 2018
Cincinnati MLS Sheet

Missing “Home Sweet Home”

Cincinnatians shopping for a new place to live may be missing “Home Sweet Home”! New listings require lots of paperwork.  Contracts, permissions to photograph, enter the house and more.  One of the most important forms is the MLS Worksheet (Residential Input […]
August 31, 2018
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Labor Day Celebrations 2018

Have a safe and happy Labor Day! Looking for weekend activities around greater Cincinnati  Labor Day Weekend  
August 29, 2018
Cincinnati Market Watch

Is It Time to Reduce Your List Price?

What Does the Recent Rash of Price Reductions Mean to the Real Estate Market? According to Keeping Current Matters last week, in a new report from Zillow, it was revealed that there has been a rash of price reductions across the country. According […]
August 27, 2018
West Chester Queen City Food Truck

Food Trucks Coming to West Chester

The Queen City Mobile Food Truck Association announced plans to open Greater Cincinnati’s first and only dedicated food truck lot located in West Chester. The opening is set for Friday, October 5th. The trucks will be located at the former Sunoco […]
August 24, 2018

Reality TV and Cincinnati Real Estate

Reality TV and Cincinnati real estate often sends the wrong message to buyers and sellers! Keeping Current Matters recently published a great article about real estate myths: Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued […]
August 22, 2018
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6 Cleaning Hacks When Selling

6 Cleaning Hacks to Keep Your Home Show Ready When Selling. Maintaining a home is a major task involving many micro-managing chores. Sparkling floor, spotless kitchen counter, dust-free couch and a coffee table with no coffee stains may seem like […]
August 20, 2018
Cincinnati real estate sales

July Home Sales for Greater Cincinnati

July home sales for Greater Cincinnati slowing down. Home sales continue to outpace the number of new listings which continues to drive up sale prices in some areas. July property sales were up +1.7% compared to July 2017.  Cincinnati sellers […]