November 15th is America Recycles Day. This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the monetary, energy and resource savings provided by recycling. This is also a great way to improve education about what is recycled and motivate people to recycle more. Since the first ARD in 1997, recycling has continued to grow across the nation….
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Pre-qualification vs. Pre-approval
There has been some confusion among those looking to buy a home and qualify for a mortgage loan regarding the difference between a mortgage pre-approval vs a pre-qualification letter. Indeed, they sound pretty similar, so hearing these terms before or during the hectic time while considering buying can only add to the confusion for novice…
Preparing for Winter
Winter weather is on its way! Whether you are preparing to sell or purchase a home, it is important to keep your house warm throughout the winter months (especially if you have showings). However, keeping your home warm can be costly. Here are a few tips on how to winterize your home without breaking the…
7 Things to Avoid Before Purchasing a Home
If you have been approved for a mortgage for your next home, you might be assuming you can breathe easy now and concentrate on packing. Not quite yet though. While most of your hard work of building a good credit profile and gathering savings for a down payment and closing costs is behind you, it’s important to…
20 Moving Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier
Moving from one house to another can be stressful and exciting all at the same time. Staying organized, making lists, and planning ahead make the whole process a lot easier, but so does having a few handy packing tips and tricks up your sleeve! 1. Make a Packing Supplies Basket Put together all of…
Living In Your Home While It Is For Sale
You have decided it is time to move and put your house on the market. You have made a big decision, congratulations! When the for-sale sign is placed on your lawn, dozens of interested buyers and real estate agents will be trudging in and out of your entire house. You will have unfamiliar people examining…
9 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon
We were probably right to abandon many hallmarks of yesterday’s home, but maybe we should reconsider these 9 once-popular features for their practicality. Dutch Doors Source: http://goo.gl/nKoPQZ Popular with the 18th-century Dutch settlers of New York and New Jersey. Dutchdoors are split horizontally in the middle; open just the top to keep out animals while letting in light and…
Shut the Front Door
What is the first thing a visitor sees when they visit and the last thing they see when they leave? Your front door and entryway of course! First impressions count. Therefore if you are selling your house, hosting a dinner, having family over for the holidays, etc, you should take some time to spruce up…
To Move or Improve?
Are you considering renovating your existing home or starting completely over by moving? If you ask around, you’ll receive mixed opinions, but the ultimate decision is up to you (and perhaps your significant other). But how will you come to a decision? What criteria should you use to make a rational…
PA Festivals in October
Here are a few fun fall events going on this upcoming weekend to embrace the autumn spirit! Source: Tumblr halloween+harvest Apple Fest in Chambersburg When: Saturday October 18th 9am – 4pm Where: Main Street and Lincoln Way, Chambersburg, PA (Franklin County) This is an annual event held the third Saturday of October. A family…
Maryland Ranks on Top 100 Best Places to Live
Livability.com recently came out with their second annual ranking for the Top 100 Best Places to Live 2015; small to mid-sized cities in the United States. Some new places made list, some moved up or down and some continue to score well. Over 2,000 cities were ranked, so every city on the list is…
Marketing and Technology Report Q4 2014
In this Marketing & Technology Report Q4 2014, Homesale reveals the latest information and results of our efforts from the past quarter. Homesale continues to make the home buying process simple by providing buyers with the right tools and resources. Our Pinterest page features everything from kids rooms to man caves. Feel free to follow us and…
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