Howard Hanna Blog

If you’re doing research about buying a home, you’ll see the terms “pre-approval” and “pre-qualification” seemingly everywhere. Although they sound similar, these are actually two different things! Here’s how you can tell which is which. What Does Pre-Qualified Mean? A… Read more ›

There comes a point in many peoples’ lives when they need to make a big decision: Should they stay in their current home, or is it time to move on? If you’re thinking about moving to be closer to family,… Read more ›

Make Your Home More Efficient Are you tired of high utility bills? We at Howard Hanna Insurance Services can help. Nearly 70% of the average home’s energy use falls into four main categories, according to EnergyStar.gov: Heating (29%), water heating… Read more ›

As the summer winds down each year, everyone at Howard Hanna gets a little extra pep in their steps. It’s not that we’re anti-summer. Far from it! No, we’re excited because it’s the time of year when Chairman Hoddy Hanna… Read more ›

They say a pet makes a house a home, and we couldn’t agree more! Having a fluffy friend or a scaly pal to spend time with can be incredibly rewarding and make home life that much more fulfilling. But here’s… Read more ›

When it comes to marketing your home for sale, you can be sure that your real estate agent has a plan to make sure the right buyers see your home. The different marketing tactics they use will vary based on… Read more ›

Buying or selling a home can be a stressful process. From understanding closing costs to packing up all your belongings to move, there are already dozens of things to think about. Throw in a Permanent Change of Station, and you… Read more ›

Whether you’re buying your first house or looking to purchase your forever home, there are many different routes to success. Some buyers may attend lots of open houses while others prefer to start their journey online. One thing, however, is… Read more ›

Discriminating buyers realize the many advantages of upscale urban living, including singular amenities and services, spectacular skylines, and easy access to fine dining, nightlife, and cultural venues. In this month’s blog post, we would like to showcase a few selected… Read more ›

When buying or selling a home, you never want to make it all the way to the closing table only to find yourself blind-sided with a ton of fees, taxes, commissions, etc. Take the time to educate yourself on closing… Read more ›