Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty Awarded Platinum Honors for Top Relocation Services in North America

Lisa Fields, Cathy Jenkins, Alicia Motter (V.P. of Relocation & Business Development), Kathy Clark, Brandy Simmons, Katherine Marion                        Pictured above is the Relocation and Business Development group of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty holding the Platinum Award for providing Top Relocation Services to Brookfield Relocation Services and its’…

Neighborhood Spotlight- Hershey, PA

Thinking about moving? Hershey, PA has a diverse selection of neighborhoods and locations to choose from. Hershey is a popular choice and your interest may increase after seeing why. Hershey, also known as “The Sweetest Place on Earth,” is a short drive from Lancaster, PA, Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA, and is the founding place of…

Paying off your Mortgage Early

If you are looking to pay off your mortgage earlier than you had initially planned, there are multiple ways to get this done. Before doing any of them, however, you should check with your bank to make sure there are no hidden fees or charges for paying early.   Refinance your Mortgage A good way…

Homeownership Matters

Laurie Czaplinski, our Agent Services Director, shared her grandfather’s story with us: My grandparents were married in 1945.  My grandfather had just served his last tour in the Navy for World War II.  One of their immediate goals, as a newly married couple, was to find a home where they could raise a family.  While…

Our 2014 First Quarter Awards

Office Awards (Top 3 Offices by Region based on Office Size) Total Gross Commission Income (GCI) in the Northeast United States with 41-75 Sales Professionals 2nd Place-Centerville Office Residential Units in the Northeast United States with a minimum of 76 Sales Professionals 2nd Place- North Pointe Office 3rd Place- East York Office Residential Units in the Northeast United States with 41-75 Sales…

Landscaping Tips

Have you ever looked at a home and thought that its landscaping was beautiful, but you could never afford it? Landscaping can be costly and discouraging if done improperly, but there are several things that you can do to increase the beauty and value of your home for an affordable price. When done correctly, landscaping can even save you on…

Fire Safety Tips

Every year, more than 3,800 people die in house fires in the United States alone. An additional 18,300 survive but are disabled or injured. It is important to keep your family and your home up-to-date on fire safety.   Fire Alarms Every level of your house should have at least one working fire alarm. Be…

Childproofing Your Home

Did you know that the most common injuries to children under three years old happen right inside your house? Because toddlers and infants spend most of their time there, it is important to make sure that they are as safe as possible. Childproofing a house is a never-ending task and safety measures need to be…

Renting vs Buying

If you are a potential buyer searching for the perfect place to live, your gut reaction is probably that it is cheaper to rent a home than it is to buy one. However, according to Trulia’s chief economist Jed Kolko, that is not the case. On average in the United States, it is 38 percent…

House Hunting Tips

Ideally, we’d all love for house hunting to be a quick and easy process that results in the perfect home. Unfortunately not all homes come equipped with a two-story pool and a waterfall, so this is not always the case. Here are some things to keep in mind when trying to find a place that…

Prudential Homesale is now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

We are pleased to announce that Prudential Homesale is now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty. The announcement of our brand name change signals a defining moment in real estate as it unites the strengths of industry leaders, bringing together unparalleled operational excellence, innovation and integrity. Rest assured, our commitment to our clients and the local real estate…

Neighborhood Spotlight- Lancaster, PA

Thinking about moving? Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has a diverse selection of neighborhoods and locations to choose from. Lancaster is a popular choice and your interest may increase after seeing why. Voted #4 on the most exciting small cities list, Lancaster, PA, which is a short drive from Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, offers over 300 boutiques,…