While the graphic above may look abysmal there is some rays of light in the Fort Thomas housing market. July housing stats show a huge turnaround locally with 25 sales in July and another 21 in August at an average sale price of nearly $230,000 and $215,000 respectively. This is an amazing rebound for only […]
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Census & Fort Thomas
There has been a lot of stories in the past few years about the census and its impact on funding at both the federal and state level. A high profile example has come from across the river as Mayor Mallory has successfully challenged census estimates in the past. A recent article in Soapbox indicates that […]
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Kroger Marketplace at Newport Pavilion Opening First Week in October
8/24 UPDATE: Just heard from the Kroger’s Consumer Affairs group and it is now confirmed – opening in the first week in October. The latest word on the new Kroger at Newport Pavilion is an opening date some time in September but an official grand opening date has not been scheduled. Some additional details about […]
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Why Can’t Fort Thomas Create a Strategy?
Two news stories lately that are great for Northern Kentucky but underscores the city’s inability to attract and retain good retail. Exhibit A – Brian Wiefering’s WieFit gym and fitness studio will be opening along Monmouth Street in Newport. Brian is a Fort Thomas resident who chose to open his studio along Monmouth Street near […]
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Data Point on Fort Thomas Real Estate
June was a great month for home sales in Fort Thomas Kentucky. After spending months in single digits in sales volume – 17 homes were sold in the city. I personally know three people who have purchased a home here. That is the good news but the not so good stat of the month includes […]
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Recent Observations in Fort Thomas
1. Found a good blog via twitter by Breanna Gaddie who bills herself as a photojournalist. She has some good pictures on the site and from time to time visits Fort Thomas. Her most recent post includes a dinner at Pergola. Speaking of Pergola, I am hearing more and more people talking about how Pergola […]
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Ruth Moyer Rain Garden
On Saturday, July 11th a group of Fort Thomas residents gathered at Ruth Moyer to install a rain garden in front of the Ruth Moyer front steps. You may be familiar with this area by the caution tape that generally surrounds it as it is prone to standing water after large rains. The group of […]