Kathy Koops
February 19, 2019
Did snow and cold cool January home sales? The number of homes for sale continues to declined -8% compared to January 2018. And -26% from December 2018. Good news the number of new listings was up in January compared to January […]
February 15, 2019
The KonMari Method: Helping You Prep Your House For Sale According to Keeping Current Matters, one of the biggest challenges sellers face when listing their house is decluttering. Cleaning out some of the more personal decorating choices allows buyers to […]
February 13, 2019
Homeowners insurance, Home Warranty insurance but did you buy Title insurance? Prior to closing on your new purchase, you produced proof of home owner’s insurance- protecting you (and the lender) in case of a disaster. And at the closing, you paid for Title […]
February 11, 2019
It raining! It’s poring! Is it time to replace your sump pump? Any pro will tell you it’s better to replace a sump before you figure out it’s broken. Lately, the neighborhood Facebook page has exploded with calls for suggestions […]
February 8, 2019
One of the best real estate metrics is calculating supply and demand also as “absorption rate”. As long as I’ve been in real estate it’s been one of the best indicators of how the local Cincinnati real estate market is doing. […]
February 6, 2019
For many families, the idea of an assisted living can serve as an appealing solution for their loved ones; but with the rise of smart home technology independent living for seniors is a more realistic and budget friendly idea to […]
February 4, 2019
January 2019 is in the history books. A sneak peek at January single-family home sales highlights fewer sales at slightly higher prices. The official numbers won’t be released for a few weeks. A quick look at the numbers contains good […]
February 1, 2019
First-time homebuyers in Cincinnati are lucky! According to LendingTree, we rank #4 on the first-time homebuyer-friendly index. The factors LendingTree took into consideration were: Average down payment amount Average down payment % Share of buyers using FHA mortgage Average FHA […]
January 30, 2019
Articles about winterizing are usually published in the fall. But with so many years of mild winter weather, we’ve gotten lazy. I’ve seen the ugly results when pipes freeze and then burst. Or pipes crack causing slow leakage over time. It […]