The spring housing market is off to the races! The inventory of homes for sale is increasing, buyers are out in force, and interest rates have remained low, piquing the interest of buyers and sellers previously on the fence about making a move. New research from realtor.com shows that the first week of April is actually the best time to list […]
The Enormous Divide Between the Headline and the Truth
“I have observed that not the man who hopes when others despair, but the man who despairs when others hope, is admired by a large class of persons as a sage.” – John Stuart Mill (1840s) Even back in the mid-1800s, people knew that negative news sells. That is still true today. All forms of media […]
Your Tax Refund Is The Key To Homeownership!
According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $3,143 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $3,436 last year. Tax refunds are often thought of as ‘extra money’ that can be used toward larger goals. For anyone looking to buy a home in […]
Is Your House Priced To Sell Immediately?
In today’s real estate market, with more houses coming to market every day and eager buyers searching for their dream home, setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do. According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index, home values have risen at over 6% a year over the past two years, […]
5 Real Estate Marketing Technologies That Help Howard Hanna Agents Succeed
When it comes to building a career in real estate, the support you have matters! Your mentors, your network, and your company all help sustain you as you build your clientele. Shouldn’t your marketing technologies offer you that same level of assistance? That’s why Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services provides its agents with the […]
Repair or Replace? How to Handle Broken Appliances in Your New Home
When you move into a new home, you want everything to go smoothly. That’s why buyers get home inspections, after all. But sometimes, you’re not able to test every element of a home, and something goes wrong after the purchase. Items like kitchen appliances, for example, may have worked perfectly fine during an inspection but […]
Suspected Mine Subsidence in Rostraver Township
Mine Subsidence Insurance Mine Subsidence insurance provides financial compensation for losses caused by the movement of the earth’s surface that results from the collapse of underground coal and clay mines in Pennsylvania. This coverage is offered through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection. Effects of Mine Subsidence It is important to note that […]
Selling Your Home This Spring? Take Care of These 10 Things Now!
Common wisdom says to list your home for sale in the spring. And while we know that’s not always the best strategy (winter buyers can be especially motivated!), you may be hanging on for warmer weather. Even if it’s cold outside and you can’t exactly plant flowers to get that great curb appeal, there are still plenty of […]
Do you really need home insurance?
Deciding whether to get or maintain any sort of insurance is a big conversation. After all, who wants to willingly sign up for another bill – especially one that only benefits you if something bad happens? You may be thinking, “I can get by with no or less insurance – what’s the worst that could […]