Recent Piqua Homes Sales

The local Multiple Listing Service reports these Piqua homes sold with real estate agents.

416 Glenwood, 4 bed, 1 bath, 1330 sq ft, built 1955, original list price $89,900, list price at sale $79,900, sale price $74,000, 220 days on market

837 Boal, 3 bed, 2 bath, 960 sq ft, 960 sq ft, built 1986, 2 car garage, list price $87,000, sale price $88,500, 36 days on market

915 Virginia, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1355 sq ft, built 1960, 1 car garage, list price $92,900, sale price $91,000, 1 day on market

805 Lambert, 4 bed, 3 baths, 1511 sq ft, built 1999, 2 car garage, list price $164,900, sale price $159,900, 139 days on market

Piqua Real Estate Sales 10/8 to 10/21/07

The local Muliple Listing Service reports these Piqua homes sold with real estate agents.

5920 W US 36 - 3 bed, 1 bath, 1493 sq ft, 2 car garage, list price $69,900, sale price $69,900, 92 days on market

100 Blackwell - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1650 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 2006, list price $210,000, sale price $210,000, 333 days on market

1515 Forest - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1570 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 2001, list price $129,900, sale price $127,500, 78 days on market

1615 W High - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1347 sq ft, 1 car garage, built 1954, original list price $99,900, list price at sale $94,900, sale price $94,900, 434 days on market

Keep in mind that the seller may have paid for the buyer's closing and/or down payment which reflect in the sales price. For more information on these homes or any other homes, please contact Kathy Henne at 937-778-3961 or Kathy@KathyHenneTeam.com

Piqua Home Staging Tips

Have you ever heard of the value of staging your home for sale? Home staging will increase the likelihood of you receiving great offers for your home. You can hire a "home staging" professional or ask your real estate agent for some staging tips.

There are several "quick fixes" that stagers commonly recommend, and here are some highlights for your consideration as your prepare to market your home.

First, the dirty work. You've got to clean your windows, but don't forget about washing all the screens to let in as much sparkling sunlight as possible. In tiled bathrooms, clean and regrout around the tiles. Wash the light fixtures to flood your home with light. You know what they say about cleanliness!

Second, create space in two ways. In the kitchen, clear clutter off the countertops and the refrigerator - the top and the front. You may enjoy all the souvenir magnets from all your trips, but the buyer will not. In the living room, place the furniture one to two feet away from the walls to create the illusion of more space. Remove excess furniture that blocks natural traffic flow.

Finally, impart a sense of warmth and coziness by making up beds with colorful comforters and window treatments. All of these preparations should make it that much easier for the buyers to imagine how comfortable they will be in this home. Your pride of ownership will encourage them to make you an offer.

As you consider buying your first home, you'll get lots of advice, but you shouldn't do anything without a complete understanding of your financial situation and how much home you can afford. So, where do you begin?

There are two parts to financing - the down payment and the loan amount. Some loans require a down payment of 5%, 10%, or 20% of the purchase price. If you have great credit scores, you may even qualify for a loan with no down payment. You can secure the best interest rate by reviewing your credit report and correcting errors, which are surprisingly common. It's best to do this at least two month in advance of beginning your home search because that's how long it can take to clean up your reports. You can receive a free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com or your loan officer can pull a credit report for you.

You'll know exactly what you can afford by securing a pre-approval from a reputable, local lender, who will review your income, debt and credit scores, and suggest the loan program best suited to your qualifications and needs. If you can put down a larger down payment, you may qualify for a higher loan amount.

With less than 20% down payment, you might pay a higher interest rate or be required to purchase Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) for your lender because the lender assumes a greater risk. Consult with your loan officer about ways to raise the cash for your down payment, like withdrawals from an IRA or gift funds from a relative.

With your financial house in order, you're ready to discuss your desires with an experienced real estate professional and begin your home search with confidence. A wonderful new home will soon be yours. If you'd like an introduction to a great local lender, just contact the Kathy Henne Team at 937-778-3961 or Kathy@KathyHenneTeam.com and we'll be happy to help. Now is a great time to purchase that new home.

New Listings On The Piqua Real Estate Market

The local Multiple Listing Service reports these Piqua homes as new on the market.

4921 Brown Rd - 3 bed, 2 bath, 2907 sq ft, 4 car garage, built 1960, $174,900

For more information about these or any other homes on the market, please contact Kathy Henne @ 937-778-3961 or Kathy@KathyHenneTeam.com

These homes will be coming on the real estate market soon.

917 Robinson, Piqua - 3 bed, 1 bath, brick ranch, 2 car garage, nice home in a great area, $85,900

1575 Versailles Rd, Russia - 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1.09 acre, 2 car attached garage plus a 24' by 30' outbuilding for two more cars or workshop, $132,900

If you're interested in these homes, call us quick! They're priced right and won't last long on the market. Kathy Henne 937-778-3961 or Kathy@KathyHenneTeam.com

Piqua Real Estate Sales 10/1 to 10/7/07

The local Multiple Listing Service reports these Piqua homes sold with real estate agents.

1062 W North - 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 1000 sq ft, original list price $84,900, list price at sale $79,900, sale price $76,000, 169 days on market

317 Pinewood - 3 bed, 1 bath, 1008 sq ft, 1 car garage, built 1955, list price $81,900, sale price $83,900

Keep in mind that the seller may have paid for the buyers' closing costs and/or down payment which reflects in the sales price. For more information on these homes or any other homes, please contact Kathy Henne at 937-778-3961 or Kathy@KathyHenneTeam.com

Piqua Real Estate Selling Tips

You might think that the living room or family room is the heart of your home, but in the eyes of potential buyers, there are at least three other rooms that will demand your attention as you prepare to sell your home for top dollar. Avoiding improvements in the following areas may cost you a lot more than the small investment it takes to impress buyers.

For buyers, the kitchen is often the most important area, and while you may not need to replace your cabinets, refacing or just sanding and staining will go a long way towards improving their appearance. If the floor is in poor condition, consider replacing it.

In the bathroom, fresh paint and new flooring are also fine improvements, but your greatest payoff might come from simply investing a couple hundred dollars in a new mirror and vanity.

The laundry room is often overlooked when it comes to improvements, but buyers will respond positively if you install built-in shelving and storage. If your laundry area isn't flooded with light, consider upgrading the light fixtures. While you're at it, some fresh paint and new flooring wouldn't hurt here, either.

If these three rooms are bright, neat and clean, it conveys to the buyers that you are a responsible seller with pride of ownership and worthy of a great offer.

New Listings On The Piqua Real Estate Market

The local Multiple Listing Service reports these Piqua homes as new on the market.

508 Young - 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 1821 sq ft, 2 car garage, $57,900

339 Wood - 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 1524 sq ft, $69,900

2213 Navajo Trail - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1488 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 2005. $124,900

2217 Navajo Trail - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1488 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 2005, $124,900

1608 Echo Lake - 5 bed, 1 bath, 1616 sq ft, barn, 5.054 acre, $141,500

2920 Chinook Pass - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1492 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 2007, $154,900

2929 Chinook Pass - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1505 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 2007, $159,900

For more information about these homes or any other homes on the market, please contact Kathy Henne at 937-778-3961 or Kathy@KathyHenneTeam.com

Piqua Real Estate Sales 9/24 to 9/30/07

The local Multiple Listing Service reports these Piqua homes sold with real estate agents.

311 Third - 2 bed, 1 bath, 820 sq ft, 1 car garage, original list price $65,000, list price at sale $59,900, sale price $58,000, 46 days on market

1819 Park - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1440 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 1979, original list price $119,900, list price at sale $114,500, sale price $108,500, 121 days on market

1580 Stockham - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1476 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 1976, original list price $169,900, list price at sale $159,900, sale price $155,000, 330 days on market

3209 Cherokee - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1711 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 2001, list price $159,900, sale price $157,900, 59 days on market

1640 Stockham - 3 bed, 2 bath, 2000 sq ft, 2 car garage, built 1979, original list price $169,900, list price at sale $164,900, sale price $160,000, 132 days on market

Keep in mind that the seller may have paid for the buyer's closing costs and/or down payment which reflect in the sales price. For more information on these homes, please contact Kathy Henne at 937-778-3961 or Kathy@KathyHenneTeam.com