
If you are thinking about selling your home on Long Island, here is something worth knowing: buyers start forming opinions before they ever ring the doorbell. Our REALTORS® have seen firsthand how strong curb appeal can attract more interest, generate better offers, and help homes sell faster.
A fresh coat of paint on the front door, shutters, or siding is one of the simplest and most affordable upgrades you can make before listing your home. Buyers immediately associate a well-painted...

Spring is a wonderful time on Long Island, perfect for a shopping stroll through a quaint downtown near Suffolk County homes for sale, or a nature walk on a beautiful beach around the corner from Nassau County homes for sale. With so many great places to choose from, you can visit somewhere new every weekend this spring.

As a Long Island homeowner, spring is your opportunity to assess winter's impact on your property and set your home up for a successful year. Our REALTORS® know that consistent, seasonal maintenance not only preserves your home's value but also helps you avoid costly repairs down the road.
Long Island winters can take a serious toll on your roof, leaving cracked shingles, ice-dam damage, or clogged gutters that went unnoticed during the cold months. Walk the perimeter of your home and look for missing shingles, sagging gutters, or debris buildup that may be...
PITTSBURGH (March 4, 2025) – Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has been recognized as the Most Innovative Brokerage by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) for its groundbreaking Buy & Borrow Bundle program. This recognition cements Howard Hanna's position as an industry leader, demonstrating its commitment to innovation, agent success and homebuyer affordability as the real estate industry adapts to new market dynamics.
The Buy & Borrow Bundle was developed as a strategic response to the 2024 NAR settlement. It equips agents with an exclusive tool to secure buyer agency agreements while helping clients reduce out-of-pocket costs. Since its inception, the progr...

There's nothing like relaxing with a drink, especially during happy hour. If you've just moved to a new area, it's not always easy to find which bars' happy hour specials are worth checking out. Fortunately, our REALTORS® have you covered. Here are our favorite bars and restaurants to enjoy a drink and a bite during happy hour.