As communities develop ongoing responses and safeguards to the COVID-19 virus, Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services is dedicated to taking steps to reduce the spread of the virus while continuing to work with home sellers. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other regulatory agencies in multiple states recommend the use of […]
Simple Home Repairs For the Spring Seller
So you want to sell your home. Congratulations! This process can be overwhelming; maybe you are unsure where to start. Or maybe you are worried that no one will love your home like you do. Don’t worry, these stresses are completely normal! You’re in luck – besides using a professional real estate agent, there are several […]
6 Tips For Hosting Successful Virtual Home Tours
From in-home happy hours to morning company meetings, chances are that you’ve recently experienced some sort of virtual event. At Howard Hanna, we’re experiencing another unique virtual experience – the virtual house tour and showing! Virtual house tours and showings make it possible for individuals to sell a house online while working around the health and safety […]
7 Tools & Resources To Help You Buy a Home Online
Are you a frequent online shopper? If so, you’re not alone. In the past few decades, online shopping has gone from being non-existent to becoming a multibillion-dollar industry. Even homebuyers have used online shopping to help with their real estate purchases, with 50% of buyers finding their homes through the Internet in 2018. There is, of […]
7 Ways to Lift Your Mood
There has been a lot of changes and challenges for us all this season, and has likely affected your mood and daily functions alike. Fortunately, despite the many adjustments we’ve all made so far, there are still things you can do to help yourself, your friends and family, and those who live in your own […]
Have Pets? Get the Best for Your Best Friends
Chances are you consider Captain Barkbark and Colonel Meowers, your pets, to be part of the family. And, as with all members of the family, their safety and well-being is a top priority! From keeping the house clean to providing health insurance coverage for your pets, here are some safety tips to help keep your […]
DIY Home Projects To Tackle This Spring
Our routines are a little different than usual this spring. As we adjust and look for things to do, turning our attention and energy to our homes is a wonderful option to consider! Working around the home does more than keep us busy. Some projects can keep your property’s value in good standing, while others […]
Use These 7 Tools To Sell Your Home Online
Three Reasons Why This Is Not a Housing Crisis
In times of uncertainty, one of the best things we can do to ease our fears is to educate ourselves with research, facts, and data. Digging into past experiences by reviewing historical trends and understanding the peaks and valleys of what’s come before us is one of the many ways we can confidently evaluate any […]
How Interest Rates Can Impact Your Monthly Housing Payments
Spring is right around the corner, so flowers are starting to bloom, and many potential homebuyers are getting ready to step into the market. If you’re thinking of buying this season, here’s how mortgage interest rates are working in your favor. Freddie Mac explains: “If you’re in the market to buy a home, today’s average mortgage […]