The spring buying season is underway, and as it progresses curb appeal will emerge from its winter hibernation as a significant factor in luring potential buyers to their ideal property. Curb appeal is often what draws buyers to a particular home. An alluring walkway, an array of colorful flowers, an inviting nighttime glow and other…
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Things to Do in Harrisburg
Harrisburg-Hershey Area Wine Trail Pennsylvania is making a name for itself in the world of winemaking. The region’s varied climate, well-drained soil, and diverse landscapes are creating the perfect environment to produce exceptional wine. With over twelve wine trails in the state, the Susquehanna region’s Harrisburg-Hershey wine trail is at the top of the…
5 Tips For New Homeowners
You just finished signing the last of the papers at closing, and have OFFICIALLY jumped from a renter to a first-time homeowner! The days of signing a lease, asking permission to paint a wall, hammer in a few nails, or ever having to answer to a landlord again are now behind you. Give yourself a pat…
10 Ways to Prepare Your Home For Listing Photos
1. Cleanse Your Home: When it comes to professional listing photos, it almost helps to think of your house as a model home instead of your personal haven. Your listing photos will appeal much more to prospective buyers if trade-in your personal knick-knacks and opt for minimalist chic-decor. Start by cleaning off shelves of crammed in books, de-clutter…
Choosing the Right Realtor for You
Buying or selling your home is a daunting process, so it’s no surprise that 87% of home buyers and 89% of sellers solicit the professional abilities and experience of a real estate agent. Admittedly, choosing the right agent out of thousands to ease the process can be a stressful undertaking in itself: Where do you…
Understanding HOA
What is an HOA? HOA stands for homeowner association and it is a governing body that is typically formed by a community’s developer during the home sale process. Eventually, when a developer sells enough homes in a given community, they turn the HOA over to the actual homeowners. Homebuyers who are looking for homes in…
Transition from the Suburbs to the City
Considering trading in your laid back suburban lifestyle for an upbeat and thriving atmosphere? Federal Hill in Baltimore is a perfect place to find friends, attend events, have endless dining experiences, and 24/7 convenience. Berkshire Hathaway Homesale’s veteran agent Kit Stone discusses his change of pace after growing up in the Pennsylvania’s rural suburbs to…
The Hot List of Home Features for 2016
Did you ever wonder what home features are all the rage, what the up-and-coming are, and whats heading out the door? Well, Realtor.com®‘s data team recently sifted through their millions of listings to find out what features are highlighted in listing descriptions over the past five years. Check out the 20 features that are most often promoted in listings: Fireplace Wood Flooring Carpeting…
Your Offer Has Been Accepted…Now What?
Once a buyer’s agent calls with the news that a seller has accepted their offer, typically a 30-60 day closing process is set into motion. During those 30-60 days, there are a few things that buyers need to stay on top of. 1. Sign the Purchase Contract: If…
Holiday Traditions
December is here, which means the holidays are among us, and it’s time to spread that holiday cheer! What better way to get in the spirit than sharing holiday traditions and/or beginning new ones! AskHomesale.com provides real estate advice and information for home buyers, home sellers, and homeowners alike. Askhomesale.com is part of the Homesale…
BERSKHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES HOMESALE REALTY 2015 THIRD QUARTER AWARDS
Each quarter Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 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 Homesale Realty has 5 offices that have ranked in the top 3 of their respected category for the third quarter of 2015. Congratulations! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty – NORTH POINTE 003…
A Guide to Buying Your First Home
1. Meet with a sales associate. Why Should I Use a Real Estate Agent? 2. Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Why Should I Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage? How Much Home Can I Afford? Mortgage Approval and Student Loans 3. Search for your first home. My HomeFinder Listing Status 4. Find your home…
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