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 […]
5 Things to Do Now if You’re Buying a House This Spring
203(k) and HomeStyle Loans: Buy, Renovate With One Mortgage
What Is a Good Credit Score to Buy a House?
If you’re hoping to buy a home, one number you’ll want to get to know well is your credit score. Also called a credit rating or FICO score (named after the company that created it, the Fair Isaac Corporation), this three-digit number is a numerical representation of your credit report, which outlines your history of paying off debts. […]
💚💛 Hanna Pride – New Facebook Frames and Instagram Stickers
We’re offering Howard Hanna agents & customers a new way to express their Hanna pride with Instagram Story Stickers and Facebook Profile Frames! These new technological tools add some oomph to your social media presence. Get excited! Instagram Stickers Make a splash on Instagram and Snapchat with Howard Hanna’s new stickers! Powered by Giphy, […]
Pittsburgh – One of the top 10 most popular cities for millennials in 2019
Many millennials today are coming out of school with aspirations to enter tech and other growing industries. The need to find the best city to fit their employment needs, one that they can enjoy themselves at, and grow internally in is of high importance. We consider millennials as those born between 1980-1998. Nightlife, job opportunities, […]
Agent Recognition Brunch- Odds vs Evens Contest
Congratulations to the Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services agents on a great end to 2018! We hosted our agent recognition brunch today at Cedar brook Golf Course to celebrate all their hard work! Your hard work deserves recognized and we are excited to see what 2019 holds for each one of you! If you […]
Frozen Pipes: What to Do and How to Prevent Them
When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets. In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather and can cause thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (PDF). The pipes most at risk are those […]
Falling Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have fallen to around their lowest levels in eight months, offering a potential boost to the housing market after a rough patch in recent months. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4.51%, matching the lowest level since last spring, according to data released Thursday by mortgage-finance giant Freddie […]
Homebuyers with USDA financing delay closings
Partial government shutdown has stretched all the way into the new year. Here is an article to help understand the effects on the USDA financing home buying process Closing Homebuyers with USDA loans Government shutdown has affected home buyers who were scheduled to close on their homes in the past 2 weeks. The U.S Department […]