Tight labor markets are affecting industries across the country. Skilled and unskilled jobs remain unfilled as employers struggle to find prospective employees. For anyone ready to hire a contractor or handyman to perform home improvement projects, this shortage is causing frustration. As more people embrace the “staycation” and seek ways to upgrade their homes, many…
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Homebuyer Compromises
First-time homebuyers are struggling to find affordable housing. Unlike recent years when inventory was high and finding a great home was easier, now buyers are faced with either postponing homeownership or making compromises. It may feel hard to compromise, but it’s important to remember that this is your first home, not your dream home.If you…
Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter 2021 Award Winners!
Every quarter Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices sends out a list of the top real estate offices from around the United States, ranking them based on their size and location. We are proud to announce that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty has 13 teams and 8 offices that have ranked in the top 100, top 30, and top 3 of their respected categories for the Third Quarter…
What Does a Pending Sale Mean?
Buying a home is a process. Once a buyer writes an offer and has it accepted, the listing is placed in a state called “pending sale.” During this stage, the principals involved perform all the elements of the contract, and once complete, the title is transferred to the new owner. Sounds simple, but this stage…
Thanksgiving Shopping Guide
As we start solidifying Thanksgiving plans for this year, one question always comes up – “How much food do I need to make?” Calculating quantities of food for various party sizes can be tricky, so we put this handy guide together to help you plan your shopping list for some of this holiday’s most popular…
Seller Pricing for a Slowing Market
An unexpected byproduct of the pandemic has been a booming housing market. As Covid-19 hit the country, the housing supply was already low, and the lockdown depressed the volume even more. As more homebuyers began looking for new homes, fueled by the ability to work-from-home and low interest rates, sellers have been experiencing a strong…
Sellers Guide to Buyer Contingencies
Every news article talks about the fact that it’s a “seller’s market.” This means that if you are selling your home, you’ve probably gotten a few offers from which to choose. While sales price is important, so are the contingencies attached to the offer. Understanding what these contingencies mean can help you choose the best …
Can You Buy a Home Virtually?
As we continue to see unprecedented activity in the real estate market, buyers often find they are too late to offer on recently listed homes. For the serious homebuyer, this can be frustrating, often causing them to make last-minute plans to run out and view homes, interfering with work and home life. As employees and…
Fall To-Do List
It’s easy to get bogged down with endless to-do lists this time of year. Not only do you have to finish making your Halloween costume, but you also need to decide what Thanksgiving plans are going to be, whether you need to go buy more seasonal fertilizer for your yard, and even what you want…
Fall and Holiday Décor Listing Tips
If you have your home on the market, it’s natural to want to create the perfect environment for potential homebuyers. This includes not only professional staging services but also time-honored tips like freshly baked treats and seasonal décor. As we transition from summer to the holiday season, however, it’s interesting to note that fall decorating…
Buying a Home with an Easement
If the home you’ve fallen in love with has an easement, you may be wondering how this affects you. An easement gives a person or entity the right to use part of your land, but only for a very specific reason. For example, a utility company may have an easement on your property to maintain…
Can You Sell an Outdated House?
It seems that everywhere you turn there are companies who advertise buying ugly houses. These messages offer to quickly buy any house, regardless of the condition. The problem is that their offers are often significantly below market value. If you’re a seller whose home needs some attention, you might think these companies are your only …

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