Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll reaffirmed those findings. In an article on the current real estate market, Gallup reports: “Gallup usually finds that Americans regard real estate as the best long-term investment […]
There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to better suit your changing needs, now is the perfect time to do so. Low mortgage rates are in your favor when you’re ready to purchase your dream home, and high buyer demand may […]
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has actually spiked 2450% over the past month. In addition, Jim Dalrymple II […]
Pittsburgh, PA (April 6, 2021) – Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has once again been named the #1 privately owned real estate company in the United States, according to the recently released 2021 RealTrends 500 report and the RISMedia Top 500 Power Brokers. The RealTrends 500, is an independently verified compilation of the nation’s leading residential real estate companies. […]
Chances are that if you’ve considered selling your house recently, you’ve also realized just how much work goes into the sale process. From cleaning and repairing the house, to listing the house, to navigating inspections and negotiations, there’s a lot to do leading up to the final closing! If you need to sell your house, […]
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 home in the winter. But when it’s snowy or worse, melty, how can you make the […]
Decorating your home can be a fun and exciting time that gets everyone in the mood for the holidays. We’ve created some fun ideas and tips to help make your home ready for the festive season! The holidays bring people together to celebrate. Decorate family spaces in your home to keep the holiday spirit abundant. […]
America has faced its share of challenges in 2020. A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, a financial crisis leaving millions still unemployed, and an upcoming presidential inauguration that may prove to be one of the most contentious in our nation’s history all continue to test this country in unimaginable ways. Even with all of that uncertainty, the residential […]
According to Indeed.com, working in real estate sales is one of the best careers to have in 2020. While some people need the stability of a ‘nine-to-five’ career, others are less concerned about a weekly paycheck and more concerned about loving what they do. A career in real estate offers limitless opportunities, benefits, and different […]
What are contingencies when buying or selling a home? If you’re considering buying or selling a house, a term that you’re likely to hear pop up is “contingency.” It’s also, unfortunately, a term that’s hard to define without using the word in the definition! Here’s a basic overview: A contingency is can be thought of […]