The Scoop on Gas Fireplaces

There is nothing better than a warm, roaring fire on a cold winter’s night, except a warm, roaring fire that does not need tending and requires minimal clean-up!  This is what a gas fireplace can bring to your home.  The models available today are more realistic and a lot more efficient than models in the…

Being a Good Neighbor

Ask yourself, ”Am I a good neighbor”? Good neighbors are important.  Living in a neighborhood where you feel safe and connected can impact your level of happiness and even reduce stress.  You may not be able to change your neighborhood, but you can certainly change the experience you have in your neighborhood by getting out…

Winter’s Wrath

If you have been impacted by the current arctic temperatures, or if you live in an area frequently hit by winter storms, this article is for you! While you can’t change the weather, you can minimize some of winter’s biggest threats to your home.   Here are a few suggestions to help avoid potentially expensive…

Prudential Real Estate 2013 Third Quarter Awards

Each quarter Prudential Real Estate compiles a list of the top real estate offices throughout the country, ranking them based on their size and location. We are proud to announce that Prudential Homesale has six offices that have ranked in the top 3 for their respected category for Q3 2013. Homesale YWGC Realty – Clarkview 1st Place in…

Wrapping Up Your Home for the Holidays

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…

Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home

Moving to a new home can be stressful for every member of the family, including the beloved family pets.  Don’t forget about their wants and needs during this hectic time, it can be rough on them too. Transitioning to new surroundings is difficult for many pets.  The stress and worry can cause out of character…

Helpful Holiday Tips

The Clock is ticking, time to get your home ready for the holidays. Getting it ready means more than simply decorating, especially if you are hosting a holiday party. Before you deck the halls, take time to get organized. Be the host everyone will be talking about, for all the right reasons! —— AskHomesale.com provides…

Top Home Trends – 2013

  While the word trend suggests a fleeting fancy, statistics indicate that a lot of these home innovations are here to stay.  They will continue to grow and evolve, influencing future home trends.  Here’s a review of some of the most-popular home trends consumers were willing to spend their money on this year. Smarter Technology…

Affordable Home Heating

Approximately 1/3 of our nation’s energy consumption comes from the residential sector and about 70% of this usage is from homes that are more than 30 years old. Whether you are heating one of these older homes or a home built more recently; saving money AND energy is important to all of us.  Here are…

Should you buy a home over the holidays?

Considering that the cold, shorter days of winter are upon us and the holiday hustle and bustle is lurking right around the corner – would this really be a good time to buy a home?  Yes, it could be! Home sellers tend to avoid this time of year due to the weather and holidays, but…

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Thanksgiving brings families and friends together to share in conversation, laughter, and some great food. Unfortunately along with these wonderful times also comes an escalated risk of several hazards. Take a few moments now to consider these suggestions on safety and enjoy the holiday with less stress! – – This holiday post was brought to…

America Recycles Day – November 15th

Help keep America beautiful!! Join the movement to recycle more! Recycling in the United States has increased every year for the last 30 years. The current recycling rate is 34.7%. Visit the official America Recycles website to get more information on taking your own pledge to recycle, organizing a local event, and to discover more…