Selling your house during the holidays It is no secret that selling your house around the holidays may seem like a challenge. While it can be challenging to sell during the winter, we have compiled a list of strategies, expert tips, and creative marketing so you can attract buyers at any time of the […]
Howard Hanna Simon Annual Chow Chow
2019 Chow Chow This year’s pictures will also available on our Facebook page. Click below for our Facebook Link. The annual Chow Chow Luncheon at Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services has come a long way since it began 21 years ago. The tradition, which attracts more than 200 people each year, will continue […]
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots began in 1947 as the brain child of Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks. Actually, it was his wife, Diane, who was the real inspiration. She had crafted a few handcrafted dolls and asked Bill to deliver them to an agency that supports children in need. When Bill reported back to his […]
Simple Steps To Home Ownership For First Time Home Buyers
Understand the most important steps, from a mortgage perspective, for home-ownership, and learn why choosing a mortgage through Howard Hanna Simon can make the experience of purchasing your first home that much simpler. If you would like more information or would like to speak with a licensed agent call us at 724.929.9699. You can also […]
2018 Trick or Treat Times for Rostraver Township, Elizabeth Township, and Surrounding Areas.
Below is the trick or treat times for Fayette County and Surrounding areas in Westmoreland and Washington County. FAYETTE COUNTY Belle Vernon Borough: Parade at 1 p.m. Oct. 27 followed by trick or treat until 5 p.m. Brownsville Borough: Parade at noon-2 p.m. Oct. 27 followed by trick or treat until 4 p.m. Brownsville Township: […]
Belle Vernon Area Charitable Fund
$15,000 IN GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE Click here to purchase tickets to this year’s Derby Day Up to $15,000 will be available this academic year to further educational programs, acquire special learning tools, and benefit students in the Belle Vernon Area School District. Directors of the BVA Charitable Fund have announced. The grants will be awarded at […]
Contests
Holiday Door Contest It’s time for Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services Holiday Door Contest! Like our page and post a picture of your decorated front door in the comments below. The photo with the most likes will win a bucket of tools valued at $50 from Belle Vernon Lowes. Tell your friends and family […]
Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall
The Difference Between Your Home’s Market and Assessed Value
Understanding your home’s value is an important part of knowing your net worth, what you’ll likely receive if you sell the property and how the local real estate market is faring. Home value is also an integral part of determining how much property tax you’re required to pay the local and state government annually. But depending on […]
How Weather Affects Home Buying and Selling
Many factors affect changes in the housing market. Some may be related to the economy and the business cycle. A lot are based on the psyche of the actual buyers. How comfortable are potential buyers in their jobs? How confident are they with a down payment and monthly payments? Other factors may be more personal: […]