Let us guide you through the process of buying a home.
Let us guide you through the process of buying a home.
Buying a home?
If you’re looking to buy a home, look no further. Howard Hanna offers an extensive range of tools, programs and resources to help you kickstart the home buying process. Whether you’re just getting started and need a real estate agent, curious about market conditions, seeking open houses, or are a first-time homebuyer, Howard Hanna is here to help!
Industry-Leading Programs for Home Buyers
Howard Hanna is here to remove obstacles and ensure that your transaction goes smoothly.
100% Money Back Guarantee
Unlike any other real estate company, Howard Hanna stands behind the value of the properties we sell. The Howard Hanna 100% Money Back Guarantee helps you buy with confidence. If the buyer of a guaranteed home listed by Howard Hanna is not satisfied, we will buy back the home for 100% of its purchased price.*
* Certain restrictions apply
Buy Before You Sell Program
This program allows us to advance up to 70% of your current home's appraised value and use that equity to purchase a new home. Whether you are looking for an upgrade to a larger home, a house in a better school district or just to relocate, the 'Buy Before You Sell' program is key in answering the age-old question: Do I sell before I buy?
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Apartment Dwellers Trade-In Program
You've heard of our 'Buy Before You Sell' program: Now you can buy before your lease is up.Did you find the perfect home, but are bound by the terms of your current apartment lease? If you're on the fence about breaking your current lease, you can rest easy. Howard Hanna will relieve you of that obligation when you buy a home.
My First Home Program
Part of our First Time Homebuyer Initiative, this program makes it easier and more affordable to become a homeowner, enabling borrowers to finance many of the closing costs associated with purchasing a home. The program is offered in conjunction with an FHA mortgage and is available to potential homebuyers who have not owned a property within the past three years.
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Find It First™
Find the hottest homes on the market with Howard Hanna's Find It First™. These exclusive listings are only available at HowardHanna.com - you simply won't find them anywhere else! When the real estate market gets hot, competition gets fierce. Get the edge you need with Find It First™.
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Home Warranties
Any time you move into a new home, there can be many unavoidable expenses. Take comfort in the fact that repairs to a system component or appliance covered by your home warranty won’t be one of them. We can connect you with home warranty companies who provide the convenience of one source for covered repairs, so you don’t have to worry about calling different vendors for estimates.
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Second Opinion Program
Another way Howard Hanna can help Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia homebuyers is by giving you a second opinion on mortgage financing. We offer a $100 Visa® gift card to homebuyers who meet with one of our mortgage loan originators for a second opinion, giving you an opportunity to compare rates, fees, services and other pieces of the financial puzzle that may affect your long-term financial goals.
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2nd Look Program
New York homebuyers can take advantage of our 2nd Look program through 1st Priority Mortgage, which gives you a chance to compare rates, fees and services on mortgage financing. We offer a $50 Visa® gift card to New York homebuyers who meet with one of our mortgage loan originators for a second look at their mortgage financing.
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Convenience and Efficiency With One-Stop Shopping
With comprehensive financial services, we can walk you through your entire home buying or selling experience.
One-Stop Shopping
With locations across 13 states and the convenience of over 300 neighborhood offices, Howard Hanna offers a real estate experience that is truly unique. Let us walk you through the entire home buying or selling process from start to finish with the help of our exclusive marketing and loan programs.
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Howard Hanna Mortgage Services
As the area’s largest independent mortgage banker in Pennsylvania, Howard Hanna Mortgage Services offers a complete selection of mortgage loan programs with a wide variety of national and local investors. Ranked the 3rd largest real estate mortgage company in the United States,* we can simplify your home buying or refinancing transaction.
* National rankings derived from the REAL Trends 500 report; based on 2018 transaction sides.
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1st Priority Mortgage
1st Priority Mortgage, Inc is committed to delivering a unique process that identifies the best mortgage solution tailored to your individual needs. Established in 1986, we have spent over 30 years mastering the mortgage arena, designing alternatives that are most important to you.
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Towne Mortgage
What sets Towne Mortgage apart? Local processing and operations, unparalleled customer service and on-time closings are our top priorities. Learn more about us and see the difference when you trust Towne Mortgage with your home financing.
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Howard Hanna Insurance Services
Our insurance agents are the coverage experts for more than just real estate. Ranked the 2nd largest real estate insurance company in the country,* Howard Hanna Insurance Services provides the best service by designing a customized insurance plan and comparing major insurance carriers to find you the most competitive rates and coverage.
* National rankings derived from the REAL Trends 500 report; based on 2018 transaction sides.
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Barristers Title and Escrow Services
The real estate purchase and closing process can be the largest single financial transaction in your life. At Barristers, our legal expertise has made us a national leader in title insurance, and in the intricacies of the home buying and selling experience. Whether we’re searching public records and issuing policies to protect homeowners, or working with agents to finalize closings, our full-service agency is here to expedite the process.
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Find Your Dream Home Faster with Howard Hanna
Our real estate agents are able to pinpoint homes that you'll love using our in-house technology differentiators and match you up with the best properties for your unique needs.
HowardHanna.com
You can find your dream home right on the Howard Hanna website! Our property search lets you explore homes for sale across all our market areas - you can even narrow down your search based on zip code, home style, and more!
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Hanna HomeFinder
Our Hanna HomeFinder is the most efficient way to begin your search for a new home. Howard Hanna’s complimentary service for homebuyers allows you to receive automatic email alerts as properties that meet your personal criteria become available for sale. For extra assistance, select a preferred agent who can work with you to understand your priorities and suggest properties that fit your needs.
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Sunday Showcase of Homes
The Sunday Showcase of Homes helps you find your dream home from the comfort of your living room. Each week, our exclusive program, aired on TV and on-demand on YouTube, features dozens of Howard Hanna homes for sale throughout our market areas. This makes it easy for you to see a variety of locations, styles and price ranges from the comfort of your home.
* Not available in all markets.
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RealScout
Find homes that meet your criteria using real language, such as "first floor master suite" or "chandeliers," then get updates when new homes come on the market that suit your specific needs. Howard Hanna agents use RealScout to help you find your new home.
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Mortgage Calculators
Our mortgage calculators let you discover what you can afford before you start looking for your new home, learn whether buying or renting is better for you, find out what your monthly mortgage payment will be, and more.
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Local Expertise, No Matter Where You Are
Our reach extends throughout our market areas and around the globe. Our real estate agents are local experts, steeped in knowledge and connections throughout their communities.
Hanna Home Pros
Our network of offices constantly screens retail product and service vendors. Whether you need a moving company, a home protection system, carpeting, or interior and exterior painting, you can find it via our premier Hanna Home Perks service provideos program. Ask your Howard Hanna sales associate to connect you with a preferred service partner, or contact a partner directly.
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Howard Hanna Blog
While nothing can replace the expertise your Howard Hanna real estate agent brings to the table, the Howard Hanna blog is a great resource for learning more about the homebuying process. We offer a fresh take on the homebuying process, helping you better understand the ins and outs of buying a home.
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Find an Agent or Office Near You
Whether you are looking for an agent or office in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina, West Virginia, or Indiana, our agent search allows you to find an agent by name or location, specify a language, and seek those who specialize in a particular area. You can also locate the nearest Howard Hanna office serving your area as a starting point.
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