Real Estate Company in Belle Vernon Pennsylvania
Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in home ownership as part of attaining the American Dream. Realtor in Belle Vernon Millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional milestones than the generations before them, such as getting married, having kids, and buying a home. However, that […]
Here are five compelling reasons listing your home for sale this spring makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase… and are in the market right now! […]
There has been a lot written about the benefits of homeownership. One benefit that continues to rise to the top is the added wealth homeowners gain simply by paying their mortgage while their home increases in value over time. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently broke down the equity gained from price appreciation and principal payments […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]