Kathy Koops

June 4, 2018

Will Rising Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?

Keeping Current Matters update: Mortgage interest rates have increased by more than half of a point since the beginning of the year. They are projected to increase by an additional half of a point by year’s end. Because of this […]
June 1, 2018
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Treasures In and Garbage Out

“Treasures In and Garbage Out” is the definition of decluttering! Getting a home ready to sell is a royal pain. Ask anybody who’s sold their home recently. If you’re thinking about selling in three months or a year start the […]
May 30, 2018

Is It Time For Your First Home?

Is Your First Home Within Your Grasp Now? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: According to the US Census Bureau, ‘millennials’ are defined as 18-36-year-olds. According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32. More and […]
May 29, 2018
Cincinnati Fortune 500 Cmpanies

Cincinnati Fortune 500 Companies

Adding another Cincinnati company to the Fortune 500 is great news! Greater Cincinnati gained a new Fortune 500 firm this year now has 9 companies on the annual list. # 500:  Cintas, located in Mason is the latest local addition […]
May 25, 2018

2018 Memorial Day

2018 Memorial Day We salute your service and give heartfelt thanks to all who have served to protect our freedom. Find out more about the history of Memorial Day. Check out events to celebrate Memorial Day in greater Cincinnati. And […]
May 23, 2018

Taste of Cincinnati 2018

Taste of Cincinnati coming May 26-28, 2018.  40th year celebrating! The festival will be held along Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati running from Saturday through Monday.  Kicking off the highlight is the entertaining Vibrant Veggies Races held May 25th from noon […]
May 21, 2018

April Real Estate Update for Greater Cincinnati

April home sales update for Greater Cincinnati. 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 first 4 months […]
May 16, 2018

Union Centre BBQ Fest

The Annual BBQ Festival @ Union Centre kicks off on Friday, May 18th in the Square when the gates open to the public. Vendors begin arriving as early as Thursday and spend most of Friday grilling.  For BBQ lovers this […]
May 14, 2018
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Understanding Home Inspections

Understanding Home Inspections Congratulations you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Usually, agents make your offer contingent upon receiving an “acceptable home inspection”. This contingency allows […]