Our Office: 717-436-8200  l My Cell: 717-250-1983  l My Email: Brian@howerre.com

My Approach to Serving You

Simply put, whether you are seeking to buy or sell a home, a piece of land, or even a farm, my goal is to serve your unique need with EXCELLENCE in every regard.

After all that life has taught me, I will seek to serve you with the same high level of consideration, respect, integrity and professionalism that I have come to expect when I do business. I will listen carefully and work diligently, keeping your best interests in mind – financial and otherwise. I will strive to minimize the hassle for you, advise you as needed, and do all that I can to make your buying or selling experience move as quickly, as smoothly, and as enjoyably as possible.

When finished, the best compliment that you can pay me, as a former client, is to refer me to others you know who are looking for a good and effective realtor to work for them, as well.   

Counties and Areas Served

Designations, Certifications and Affiliations

National Association of REALTORS^®   (NAR)                                                                                 

Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS^®   (PAR)                                                                      

Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS^®   (GHAR)                                                         

Mifflin/Juniata Multiple Listing Service (Navica)

Central PA Multiple Listing Service (CPML)

Real Estate Education

Real Estate Fundamentals - Polley Associates

Real Estate Practice – Polley Associates

Real Estate Ethics and Standards – Greater Harrisburg REALTORS^®  Institute

Formal Education

Hartford Union High School – Hartford, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Wisconsin, B.S. Wildlife Biology

Doctor Martin Luther College – New Ulm, Minnesota, B.S. Elementary Education

Professional Background

Jack Gaughen Network Services Hower & Associates

Mission Field Coordinator to Haiti, West Indies – Beginning in 2001

Elementary and Secondary Ed Teacher in various Christian Schools in MN, WA and PA 1981-2001

United States Peace Corps – Ag Teacher at a Teacher Training School in Ivory Coast, West Africa

Personal Background ~ If you are REALLY curious

I was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in the country on a small 60 acre beef farm 40 miles outside of that large city. To this day my wife Janice and I prefer the rural lifestyle. As they say, “You can take the boy out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the boy!” So, we feel very much at home around the beautiful farm land of Central PA, where we have lived since 1992.

Janice and I were married in 1978 and were blessed with 4 beautiful children: Ben, Jess, Jon and Dan. As a family we have lived in Minnesota, Washington State, and finally Pennsylvania. Although we were all very close as a family while they lived at home, they are now, with our 9 grandchildren, spread out “far and wide” living in PA, MD, WI, and American Samoa, where Ben and his family currently reside (5 hours by air further SW than Hawaii!). Needless to say, any time together is very precious!

Janice and I love the outdoors - the wonder and beauty of The Creation. We also enjoy hiking, fishing, boating and bird watching. When I am doing “my guy thing”, I really enjoy woodworking. I do deer hunt, but more for the time out in the woods. We are both avid football fans (Of both The Steelers AND The Packers…Is that possible?!?). We also love to travel, garden, and again, spend whatever time we can with family.