Closing costs have a bad reputation of being “hidden costs” in a real estate transaction. However, with a little knowledge (and the help of an expert mortgage lender), you can develop a better understanding of what costs you might expect… Read more ›
When it comes to being a real estate agent, it can be a hard knock life—but it doesn’t have to be! Depending on which real estate company an agent joins, various resources such as access to high-quality and customizable marketing… Read more ›
We talk a lot about the benefits of selling in the spring – lots of buyers are out looking, seeking their new home before summer (with its requisite vacations) comes in full force. However, there’s another time of year that… Read more ›
When it comes to purchasing real estate, the “spring selling season” is real: Buyers are excited about the end of winter and will want to move over summer, especially if they have children and want to get them settled in… Read more ›
Many homeowners mistakenly believe that flood damage to their home is covered by their homeowners insurance. While it’s true that homeowners insurance can help to pay for repair costs or to replace your home and belongings if they are damaged… Read more ›
Moving can be a difficult time for everybody, especially children and teenagers. Saying goodbye to their old friends, memories, and familiar neighborhoods can be intimidating, especially if they are starting at a new school. Howard Hanna has some tips to… Read more ›
In today’s competitive real estate market, you may be worried about selling your home. You may be thinking: if it sells quickly, you won’t have enough time to find and buy a house that’s right for you. Plus, between staging your… Read more ›
For many Americans, a morning on the links is the perfect summer pastime, letting you experience the focused frustration and thrilling triumphs that make up every round of golf. Gary Player once said, “The more I practice, the luckier I… Read more ›
Everyone loves to vacation. But vacationing in your own seasonal home? Even better! However, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to protecting your investment in a vacation home, and you definitely want to protect it. Here at Howard… Read more ›
Determining the best time to sell a house isn’t a science – it’s an art. That’s because there are so many things to consider when it comes to timing a sale appropriately, from the real estate market in your neighborhood… Read more ›
Starter Home vs. Forever Home As you begin your home buying process, you may have heard the terms “starter home” and “forever home” thrown around in conjunction with the question, “What type of home are you looking to buy or… Read more ›
Most people love hitting the beach in the summer, but our real estate agents at the Howard Hanna Erie, PA Airport office have a special relationship with the beach at Presque Isle. Every spring and summer, they visit the Unguarded… Read more ›
