Porches are wonderful spaces to relax and unwind, all the while enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors. Here are some quick tips and tricks for creating the perfect porch! Pick a Theme Selecting a theme for your space will help when choosing furniture and other pieces in the future. Your porch can be an […]
What Questions Should You Ask When Buying a House?
When it comes to buying a home, you probably have a million questions! Especially if you’re a first-time home buyer, there’s a lot to learn and understand about purchasing a house. Home buying is a process that encompasses many different steps that impact your finances, your lifestyle, and even your emotions. Below are a few […]
8 Spring Home Maintenance Projects You Should Do This Season
Spring brings longer days and warmer weather, both of which make it easier for us to plan and take on important spring home maintenance tasks. From repairing property damage to preparing for summer, there are a number of things that we should do to “tune up” a home’s major systems and features. Doing so doesn’t […]
What To Expect: A Timeline for Selling a House
Selling your home can be a daunting process, especially because there are a lot of steps in the process of selling your home. From doing basic repairs to figuring out how much to ask for during the sale, selling takes a lot of time and energy. Fortunately, a little organization goes a long way in […]
Coronavirus Protections for Home Sellers
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 […]
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 […]
Thinking of Selling? Now May Be the Time.
The housing market has started off much stronger this year than it did last year. Lower mortgage interest rates have been a driving factor in that change. The average 30-year rate in 2019, according to Freddie Mac, was 3.94%. Today that rate is closer to 3.5%. The Census Bureau also just reported the highest home ownership rate since 2014 for people under 35. This is […]
Should I Sell My House This Year?
If one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) should boost your confidence as it relates to the current selling sentiment in the housing market. Even with all the information overload in the media circling around talk of […]
The New Spring Real Estate Market is Here. Are You Ready?
Which month do you think most people who are considering buying a home actually start their search? If you’re like most of us, you probably think the surge happens in the spring, likely in April. Not anymore. According to new research, January 2019 was only 1% behind February for the most monthly views per listing on realtor.com. So, […]
Big Demand for Small Homes
Movies, tv shows, and celebrities often have us dreaming of owning large homes, but the reality for most people is quite different. Since 2015, the square footage of newly built houses has been shrinking, according to Yahoo Finances. This is not projected to change as we continue into the beginning of the year. “We expect this […]