Here’s the simple truth of selling a home: Even if you sell your house, you’ll still need somewhere to live! There are lots of reasons that people sell houses, but sometimes, you find that you need to sell and buy… 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 ›

It’s an unfortunate fact of real estate that some rooms are smaller than you’d like. Whether you’re selling your home because it’s simply too cramped for your current needs, or you have to make the most of a particularly miniscule… Read more ›

Whether you’re getting your home ready for the Howard Hanna Big Event or your agent has suggested holding an open house at another time, there are certain tasks you’ll be expected to take care of when selling your home. Sellers:… Read more ›

Putting a property up for sale, whether it’s your home or you’re helping a family member sell their home, can be a stressful process. There are so many factors to consider when it comes to a successful home sale, from… Read more ›

When it comes to selling a home, you may be focused on renovations and smaller, but still time-consuming, upgrades like painting. The only problem with these improvements? You can’t take them with you! These 30 upgrades will not only help… Read more ›

We all know how important curb appeal is. The exterior of your home is the first thing a prospective buyer is going to see, so it’s important that you make a great first impression when you’re trying to sell your… Read more ›

Formatting updated on 1/24/2019. I’m certain that, by now, you’ve heard about this year’s mystifying real estate market. More than likely, you’ve heard the painstaking groans and desperate cries of frustration from a friend or family member looking to purchase… Read more ›

DON’T do any major renovations. Instead, focus your time and money on smaller updates – get rid of any wallpaper, touch up paint, remove old, dated, or matted carpets, replace light bulbs, etc. You may even consider slightly larger projects such… Read more ›

Updated on 1/24/2019. Congrats, you’ve made the decision to list your home with Howard Hanna! Now it’s time to start the important process of preparing for open houses, pictures, and potential buyers. Decisions you make before putting out the “For… Read more ›