Kopf Hunter & Haas

April 21, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

Sales Contracts Hit Highest Level in Months

Have you seen an abundance of SOLD signs in your neighborhood? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just announced that the February Pending Home Sales Index reached its highest reading since July 2015. Source:Keeping Current Matters What is the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)? NARs PHSI is a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings. The…

Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Value, Trends
April 20, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

These 17 Places Are Why You Should Be Paying Attention To Pleasant Ridge

We have several clients that have made home purchases in Pleasant Ridge this year and several who are house hunting currently in this neighborhood. It is centrally located with a strong community atmosphere and many lovely streets with well maintained homes that many are seeking! Source:Pleasant Ridge I am fascinated by neighborhoods on the…

Cincinnati Living, Home Buying, Millennial Home Buyers, Pleasant Ridge
April 15, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

Here’s Why Carl’s Deli Is A Hyde Park Staple

The Kopf Group gives Carl’s two thumbs up as well! We all eat there quite frequently. Pinky recommends the pumpkin soup! Source: Carl’s Deli Ever visited New York City’s many deli counters and thought to yourself “Man, I wish we had something like this back home?” We’ve got the answer to your prayers: Carl’s Deli. As…

Cincinnati Living, Hyde Park, Restaurant
April 12, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

Lack of Inventory Challenging Many Housing Markets

Going into the 2016 spring market, the biggest challenge the real estate industry has is the lack of available housing inventory for sale. Here are a few experts and their thoughts on the subject: Source: Low Inventory David Crowe, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders: Many sellers may not have an absolute decision…

Home Buying, Home Selling, Inventory, Trends
April 7, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

April Listings, Bring May Sales

The spring market has started early and all indicators point to the best spring market in over a decade!

Cincinnati Living, Home Buying, Home Selling, Neighborhoods
April 5, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

Jean-Robert’s new restaurant has a name

Looking forward to a new, upscale dining experience in Cincinnati? L is coming soon to downtown! Sounds Lovely!! Source: Cincinnati.com It’s been more than a year since Richard Brown and Jean-Robert de Cavel announced that they would be opening a fine-dining restaurant in the Great American Tower, Downtown. Not many details, including the name, have been made public…

Cincinnati Living, Downtown, Restaurant
March 22, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

Housing Market To “Spring Forward” This Year

Be prepared to act fast in this spring housing market. Current housing inventory is low and buyers demand is high. Sellers have the advantage. Source: Spring Housing Market Just like our clocks this weekend in the majority of the country, the housing market will soon spring forward! Similar to tension in a spring, the lack…

Home Buying, Home Selling
March 17, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

Home Prices are up Nationally. Check out where home prices are in your region of the country:

Wondering how our local market is doing in comparison to other markets? Cincinnati’s housing market is up 4.4% from the same time last year. This infographic from Simplifying the Market is loaded with information. Home Prices Up 5.76% Across The Country! Some Highlights: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report.…

Cincinnati Living, Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Value
March 15, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

Are you a first time home buyer?

If you are looking to purchase your first home, this article is chalked full of information! Learn about loan availability, loan variations and loan qualifications- this knowledge could save you money and time in the first steps of your home buying process. First-Time Homebuyer Program Applicants for the First-Time Homebuyer Program must meet OHFA income…

First TIme Home Buyer, Home Buying, Mortgages
March 10, 2016

by Shayla Concannon

Over-the-Rhine to get new pool

Yet another HUGE upgrade for our city!!! Can’t wait to see the finished product next spring. Source: Cincinnati.com Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton neighborhoods will get a fully-renovated Ziegler Park in the spring of 2017, equipped with a deep-water pool, sprayground, vast green lawns and a 400-car underground garage. The $30 million project ceremoniously broke ground Wednesday morning…

Cincinnati Living, Downtown, Over-The-Rhine

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