Holiday Recovery

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Closing the door on 2014

Yesterday, S&P Dow Jones Indices released the latest results for the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Prices Indices. The index tracks home prices nationwide and in 20 major cities. There are two composites conducted; 10-City and 20-City. Both of the composites saw year-over-year declines in October compared to September. The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, which covers…

New Year’s Eve in Lancaster

There are many celebrations throughout the county to take part in. With the numerous amount of live bands, street performers and games for kids, you won’t be at a loss for what to do come New Year’s Eve. The festivities begin early enough for the whole family to enjoy, so even the little ones who…

Light Up the Night

In the movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” Clark Griswold may have gone a little overboard with his Christmas lights, but if he was selling his house, he may have had the right idea. “Great decorations really set the tone for the holidays, a time when you can showcase your home in a different way to…

2015 REAL ESTATE PREDICTIONS

What does this year have in store for you? If you’ve been waiting to sell your home, 2015 might be the perfect opportunity! This year (2014), was the best year in the U.S. economic recovery since the 2008-2009 recession. With the economy accelerating; fueling jobs and income growth, the outlook on prospects for homeowners and would-be home…

Safest Cities to Live in Maryland

The state of Maryland is many things – it is the wealthiest state in the country with the highest median household income; it is one of the smallest states in area, yet has a high population, giving it one of the highest population densities in the USA; and, Maryland has numerous nicknames including America in…

How Much House Can You Afford?

The typical homebuyer has been browsing through properties online, eagerly looking for yard signs, and attending open houses. However, before you even go house hunting, you should know how much you are able to spend on a mortgage. You don’t want to spend months looking at homes you think you can afford, when in realty…

8 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe While You’re Traveling

Since it is the holiday season, many homeowners may be traveling to relatives or taking vacations. If you are planning on leaving your home for a significant amount of time you should really take a few moments to go through a few extra steps to ensure that your house is well cared for while you…

“We Didn’t Start the Fire”

From the experts at Pillar to Post Home Inspectors A wood burning fireplace is an appealing feature in many homes. Regardless of what type of fireplace you have, it is very important to use a fireplace safely and provide all of the necessary maintenance. Here are some reminders and tips for keeping safe and getting…

Holiday Safety For Your Home

It is the season of joy and everyone is excited for holiday celebrations! While you are eager to decorate your home, you should take some precautions as you deck the halls and start a fire in the fireplace. Here are a few helpful tips on how to maintain safety in your home and still enjoy the holiday season….

Tips for Selling Your Home in the Winter

When it comes to selling your home, the process can be time-consuming and stressful. Even though as a seller you may be skeptical to place your house on the market during the winter, take advantage of the lack of inventory and play up the winter season. Here are a few tips on how to sell your home in…

Happy Thanksgiving

    From our Homesale family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! As you are gathering around the table with family and friends it is important to let them know what you are thankful for.  We would like to take this time to thank you, our customers, for allowing us to service…