Ohio Real Estate Blog

Monday, 18 April 2011

In late spring and summer, it's easy to envision ways to enhance your home's curb appeal with a trimmed lawn, planted and potted brightly blooming flowers, and patios and decks arranged with outdoor furniture and an inviting grill. But after the leaves fall and the snow hits and before the spring flowers are in full bloom, the sellers face a challenge to create exterior appeal.

When it comes to landscaping and colorful plants, there are plenty of ornamental grasses and plants that look great most of the year. Purple cabbages, fountain grasses, and potted evergreens along pathways and by the front door all add seasonal color and appeal. And obviously, your sidewalk, entry path, patio and deck should be clear of last fall's leaves.

Be sure to keep in mind that buyers may see your home after sunset, so make sure all your floodlights are clean and in working order, highlighting your home's exterior features. Lamps with soft lighting in some of your windows will offer a warm invitation to those potential buyers.

Finally, just to cover your bases, have photos available of your home in all its glory during the late spring and summer months. This gives buyers a better sense of your home's appeal all through the seasons. Your agent will have more tips for attracting buyers in all kind of weather.

Posted by: Kathy Henne AT 09:03 am | Permalink | Email

Tuesday, 05 April 2011

New Listings Of Homes For Sale In Piqua Ohio

Real Estate For Sale in Piqua Ohio

Homes for sale in Piqua Ohio

1805 Carlyle, 5 bed, 3 bath, $160,000

7411 Piqua Clayton, Covington, 2 bed, 2 bath, 5 acres, $115,000

901 Grant, Piqua, 3 bed, 1 bath, $60,000

1520 Troy Sidney, Troy, 2 bed, 1 bath, $70,000

1306 Broadway, Piqua, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, $89,000

703 Sunset, Piqua, 3 bed, 1 bath, $47,000

For more information on these homes or any home in Miami or Shelby Counties, please contact Kathy Henne at 937-778-3961 or Kathy@KathyHenneTeam.com

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Monday, 04 April 2011

Recent Piqua Ohio Real Estate Sales 4/1 to 4/30/11

Recent Piqua Ohio Real Estate Sales

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

808 Boone, Piqua, 3 bed, 1 bath, list price $59,900, sale price $59,900, 6 days on market

1239 Severs, Piqua, 3 bed, 2 bath, original list price $119,900, list price at sale $109,900, sale price $105,000, 251 days on market

508 Lambert, Piqua, 3 bed, 2 bath, original list price $166,500, list price at sale $159,900, sale price $159,900, 203 days on market

1526 Edge, Piqua, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, original list price $56,000, list price at sale $50,400, sale price $50,000, 53 days on market

1000 New Haven, Piqua 2 bed, 1 bath, list price $61,000, sale price $38,100, 104 days on market

9857 Country Club, Piqua, 3 bed, 2 bath, list price $185,000, sale price $185,500, 62 days on market

8975 Knouff, Piqua, 5 bed, 3 bath, list price $249,900, sale price $237,000, 234 days on market

316 Blaine, Piqua, 3 bed, 1 bath, list price $48,000, sale price $47,250, 14 days on market

536 Riverside, Piqua, 2 bed, 1 bath, original list price $44,500, list price at sale $26,900, sale price $21,000, 142 days on market

1027 Boone, Piqua, 3 bed, 1 bath, list price $29,900, sale price $25,000, 7 days on market

1305 Park, Piqua, 6 bed, 5 bath, list price $227,900, sale price $$228,000, 116 days on market

1010 Concord, Piqua, 4 bed, 2 bath, list price $37,500, sale price $37,500, 20 days on market

8465 Woodlawn, Piqua, 3 bed, 2 bath, list price $111,500. sale price $104,500, 122 days on market

104 Blackwell, Piqua, 3 bed, 2 bath, list price $169,900, sale price $165,000, 87 days on market

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

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Monday, 04 April 2011

Taking Stock

Listings on the New York Stock Exchange illustrate a powerful point if you're planning to sell your home. Peek at the Wall Street Journal listings for the NYSE: two columns are titled "bid" and "sell." Bid is what buyers are offering for a particular stock - say $45 1/8 per share. Sell is what sellers are willing to accept - say $45 3/8.

It's the same in real estate, where there are many buyers and sellers creating a measurable market value for homes. This market value is inevitably a price somewhere between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are asking.

The third column in the stock listings, "close," is the final sales price for the day. If bid was 45 1/8 and sell was 45 3/8, the close could be either of the two, or a compromise like 45 2/8.

When selling, the most important decision you can make is to price your home at or near bid. Buyers who believe that your sell price is inflated are unlikely to even bid on your property.

Since you can't check the paper for bid prices on your home, you need a real estate professional to provide details about the prices buyers are paying for homes like yours. Then make an informed decision, pricing your home at fair market value and inviting a quicker sale.

Posted by: Kathy Henne AT 02:35 pm | Permalink | Email