Paint Like a Pro

Paint Perfection A fresh coat of paint is the fastest, most economical way to spruce up any room in your home. Here are some simple guidelines to help you achieve results that will make any professional painter envious. Pick your paint type – Water-soluble latex dries quickly, is easier to clean up, and emits fewer…

Your Kitchen- Decorate on a Dime!

Are you bored with your kitchen or selling your home and need a new look? Here are some great ideas that will help you decorate and spruce up your kitchen without breaking your bank account! Wall Color – Change the wall color, choose a neutral shade such as gray or beige. A bright color tends…

Is it Your Time to Sell??

Yes, it looks like it might finally be the right time to put the For Sale sign in your front yard! Rising home prices and lower inventories are creating new opportunities for home sellers; sometimes even bringing multiple offers to purchase on the same home, as buyers become more confident and try to take advantage…

Market Changes for 2013

With it looking like the real estate market is in recovery-mode, a lot of individuals are making the leap into buying or selling a home. The housing market is very different than it used to be; even as recently as six months ago. Read on to discover some of the ways it has changed since…

Plant a Tree (Earth Day)

“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Earth Day is right around the corner (April 22) and planting a tree is a great way to show your support.  Finding the perfect tree is not as simple as it sounds.  Here are some suggestions on those you should consider…

April To-Do List

——- “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” – William Shakespeare Spring is in full-swing….let it inspire you to make the most of this month! It’s a terrific time to get out into the fresh air and to let the fresh air in as well! Here are a few ideas to get you…

Deck Prep for Summer

Your deck has missed you all winter and is craving some attention! Early spring is the time to begin preparing your deck for summer so it will be ready when all the fun, family festivities begin. There are at least four basic tasks you should perform; safety check, cleaning, treatment, and finishing touches. Here are…

Clean like a Pro

…or at least make your home look professionally cleaned! Can’t afford a cleaning service, you’re not alone. Here are some of the best tips from the pros. Follow these and your home won’t just look clean, it will look polished!! Get streak free glass No special, expensive cleaners needed. Spray regular glass cleaner on your…

Prudential Homesale Fine Homes

Prudential Fine Homes International is the luxury marketing program of Prudential Homesale. Through high-end local, national, and international marketing activities, Prudential Fine Homes International has grown into a global powerhouse. With our heritage, our resources and customized customer service, we are the leader in serving the real estate needs of the affluent clientele. Are you considering selling…

Smells that Sell…

When selling your home, your home shouldn’t just look good, it should smell good as well. Every home has a “smell”…..so make sure your home has a good one. Homeowners are often coached to create pleasing aromas when potential buyers are paying a visit or an open house is scheduled. Recent research reports that simple smells are…

The State of Real Estate

Homeownership is important and attitudes are positive, however, with the lingering crisis and trouble qualifying for a mortgage, we now find guidance is more important than ever.

Hearts & Homes

It’s Valentine’s Day, so here’s an Infographic that we found on RealEstate.com which takes a look at how romantic attachments influence home buying.  The graph looks at the statistics for the married vs. single populations of U.S. cities. The U.S. demographics have changed, and for the first time more households are unmarried. Check out the full article here….