In the middle of buying or selling your home, armed with the knowledge of some common real estate vocabulary, you come across some new mortgage terms: DU (Desktop Underwriter), VOE (Verification of Employment), LPMI (Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance), and more.… Read more ›
You’ve found the perfect home and you’re ready to make it yours. And if you’re settled and established in life, or selling your original starter home, you may even have the ability to purchase your new home with a cash… Read more ›
Pittsburgh, PA (January 21, 2020) – Following another year of steady growth and unprecedented success, HannaFinancial, the financial services arm of Howard Hanna, has announced the promotion of three new executives who will help ensure that the Hanna family of… Read more ›
Your Insurance Policy In Your Hand. Howard Hanna Insurance Services is pleased to offer our clients exclusive access to our Client Portal App. What is the Client Portal? The Client Portal is a personalized web account that provides 24/7 access… Read more ›
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! Real estate agents are responsible for a wide range of tasks, ranging from cataloging administrative paperwork to successfully completing… Read more ›
Beat the Heat — and Your Air Conditioning Bill — This Summer! Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Americans spend about $11 billion each year on air conditioning? That might not be such a surprise if… Read more ›
Precious Cargo? Car Seat Safety. Infant-only, convertible, all-in-one – there are lot of options when it comes to car seats. And, each choice has advantages and disadvantages. Here are five things to keep in mind, from shopping to installation, to… Read more ›
Pittsburgh, PA (January 17, 2019) – Howard Hanna Mortgage Services has announced an exciting new program to protect homebuyers from interest rates. The exclusive Howard Hanna Mortgage Lock & Shop program gives buyers the opportunity to get pre-qualified for a… Read more ›
Buying a new home can be a thrilling, stressful, and overwhelming experience that leaves you remembering the tip your grandmother gave you about testing the toilets before buying the house, but forgetting the important details such as being sure you’re… Read more ›
As another year draws to a close, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued relationship with Howard Hanna Insurance Services. We also want to remind you that now is a good time to review your… Read more ›
What does one-stop shopping mean? You may have heard your real estate agent, friends, family, or other sources use the term “one-stop shopping” during your home buying or selling experience, but what does it mean in the real estate industry?… Read more ›
