Byron Schwenn - Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

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09/25/2019

Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Spring

7 Fall Home Care Projects to Tackle This Weekend Fall is a wonderful time to tackle home maintenance projects, especially those that should be addressed before the onset of winter. Consider the following: Trim trees. Trim the trees around your home to minimize the buildup of leaves and debris that w...

08/28/2019

Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Spring

Tackle These Simple Tasks Before Fall Officially Arrives As the summer winds down, many homeowners are looking to fall for their seasonal home sweep. But by completing several tasks now, when you have a more flexible schedule and longer daylight hours, you can prepare your property for the upcoming....

04/19/2019

Don't forget this when you get to the closing table!

The Biggest Mistake New Homebuyers Make As a first-time homebuyer, you’re dealing with a whole new world, with a lot to learn and a complicated set of rules to navigate. And no matter how prepared you are, there will undoubtedly be mishaps along the way. In fact, many new homebuyers often make one...

04/12/2019

Is a Multi-Family House a Good Investment?

Is a Multi-Family House a Good Investment? Is a Multi-Family House a Good Investment? Looking to purchase multi-family houses to generate a steady income? Consider the following:FinancingTo purchase a multi-family property, you’ll most likely need to obtain a loan. Getting financing for a larger b...

04/05/2019

When it comes to painting your space, there are so many options. One color to consider is gray. Here are five reasons why.

5 Reasons to Paint Your Walls Gray When it comes to painting your space, there are so many options. One color to consider is gray. Here are five reasons why.

03/29/2019

Check out these quick tips for paying down debt. What do you think?

3 Ways to Pay Down Your Debt Faster When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to a recent survey conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®), most of us would actually use our lottery winnings to pay down our debt. Amon...

03/22/2019

Keep your home and family safe the next time the power goes out with these tips.

How to Stay Safe in a Power Outage Whether it’s a bad storm or a downed utility pole, power outages can strike at any time. While most only last for a couple of hours, a prolonged power outage presents a whole host of obstacles. Here’s how to make sure your home and your family stay safe next ti...

03/15/2019

Borrowers: This is required when you put down less than 20% of the purchase price!

Expert Insights: What Is Private Mortgage Insurance? Also referred to as PMI, it is insurance you pay to protect the lender in case you default on the home loan. It is required when borrowers put down less than 20% of the purchase price. Usually, a small fee is paid at the outset and a percentage of...

03/08/2019

Should you consider a lightning protection system for your home?

Lightning Protection Systems: How Do They Work? Maybe it's a near impossibility for lightning to strike the same place twice, but most hope lightning never even strikes their home even once. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2007-2011, U.S. local fire departments....