On paper, buying a home seems like a simple process, find a home and pay the current owner for it, but the process is quite a bit more complicated than that. There are a few very important steps to take before you even begin to look for a home. The following flow chart breaks down the process into logical steps.
For more detailed information about the buying process, visit my Home Buying page or call me today to discuss how you get started.
Howard Hanna? Never Heard of It.
Howard Hanna has only been in the southeastern Michigan real estate market since merging with Edward Surovell Realtors in October 2013, but as a company, they have been around since 1957. Family-owned and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Howard Hanna now has 170 offices and over 4,700 agents across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Michigan, New York, West Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is ranked the 4th largest real estate company in the United States (REALTrends Magazine, May 2011 based on 2010 transactions). The company sold 30,308 homes in 2007, 35,742 in 2008, 35,004 in 2009, 33,954 in 2010, 34,292 in 2011, 41,348 in 2012, and 52,827 in 2013.
But Howard Hanna is more than just real estate sales. The Hanna family believes that you should be able to fulfill all of your needs for a real estate transaction with one stop shopping. We offer real estate sales, mortgage lending, title insurance and closing services, home warranty and full line insurance options. From start to finish, we can do it all.
Howard Hanna continues to seek opportunities to grow and offer more services to the home buyer or seller and to expand its service areas. If there is not an office near you now, there will be soon.
They Said It
“If you don’t own a home, buy one. If you own a home, buy another one. If you own two homes, buy a third. And, lend your relatives the money to buy a home.”
-John Paulson, investor and multi-billionaire
Community Spotlight – Pinckney/Hamburg/Hell
PINCKNEY/HAMBURG/HELL – OUTDOOR FUN
Located in southern Livingston County and on the northern edge of the Huron River Chain of Lakes are the towns of Pinckney, Hamburg, and yes, Hell. These small towns are part of Putnam and Hamburg Townships, where life is a little slower and outdoor recreation opportunities abound.
Festivals are held to celebrate the Fourth of July, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween and more. Free movies, concerts and classic car shows are offered throughout the summer in Pinckney’s Village Square. During Hamburg’s Railroad Days, visitors can ride a train and enjoy a look into Hamburg’s past. The annual Hamburg Family Fun Fest brings carnival rides, shows and excitement every June. The Pinckney Recreation Area and Brighton State Recreation Area offer campgrounds, hiking, cross country skiing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, mountain biking, swimming, boating, hunting and fishing. Walk, run or bike along the 13 miles of the Lakelands Trail. If water is more your speed, the lakes and rivers in the area, along with Pinckney Community Pool, offer unlimited fun in the water. Adult and youth recreational sports are available.
Median Estimated Home Value: $213,000
Estimated Home Value 12-Month Change: +11%
Median List Price: $232,000
List Price 1-Month Change: +1.1%
List Price 12-Month Change: +10.2%
Click HERE for the latest market statistics in the Neighborhood Report.