It’s challenging to be a teen today. From cyberbullying to college admissions pressures, there are more issues facing today’s teens than ever before. Throw a move into the mix, and you have a potentially unhappy kid on top of the… Read more ›

Everyone wants to get a great deal. When shoes are on sale or there’s a BOGO offer at the grocery store, you may be more likely to indulge. But many people don’t often think about getting a “great deal” on… Read more ›

Searching for your dream home can feel overwhelming, especially when adding children to the mix. As parents, we want the best for our children, including the best possible home to raise them in. However, house shopping with small children can… Read more ›

Congrats, new homeowner! Now that you’ve made it through the house hunting process and you’ve signed on the dotted line, it’s time to organize the next phase of buying a home: Moving! Organizing a move comes with a lot of… Read more ›

It can happen despite your best efforts and those of your real estate agent: Your listing contract expires, putting your home “off the market” and leaving you without representation. While you never want this to happen, when your real estate… Read more ›

If you’re thinking of purchasing a new home, there are a few steps to consider before beginning your search. In order to make the process as smooth as possible, it is important to obtain a pre-qualification or pre-approval before your… Read more ›

If you want to save some money, there are a lot of things you can do to keep dough in your pocket. You can cut your own hair, do your own home repairs, and you can even sell your home… Read more ›

When you plan to buy a home, you get a lot of advice. Explore the neighborhood. Think about your commute. Get pre-qualified for a mortgage. We’d like to add another piece of advice to that list: If you can, visit… Read more ›

Moving into a new home can be one of the most stressful situations you’ll face. Between decluttering everything you own, packing it all up so it doesn’t break, and trusting your friends or even perfect strangers not to break it… Read more ›

As the prices of homes increase and the inventory shrinks, it’s important to adapt to a market where the seller calls the shots. There’s more to making an offer on a home than simply offering the highest bid. These four… Read more ›

Kentucky Derby day is nearly upon us, and as the nation’s thoughts turn to bluegrass and roses, what better time for horse lovers to consider a new spot for themselves and their favorite equines? Sit back, put on a fancy… Read more ›

Howard Hanna Insurance Services is conducting its 4th Annual Book Drive for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh! Throughout May, both new and gently used books will be accepted at the Howard Hanna Insurance Services office (1000 Gamma Drive, 4th Floor,… Read more ›