About Ron Howard & Associates

Ron Howard & Associates is totally dedicated to achieving the highest and best result for every single client—and we know what it takes to guarantee success. 

 

All of our associates are real estate professionals who strive for continuous improvement through training and obtaining industry credentials, and who have built knowledge, expertise and people skills through years of on-the-job experience and community service.

 

Grounded in professionalism, honesty and integrity, our unique team approach enables us to deliver on our commitment to providing the best real estate services to our clients in Baltimore, Maryland area.

 

Biographies

  • Ron Howard
    GRI, ABR, CSP, AHS, ALHS, CNHS, RCC, CDPE, CFS
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    3500 Boston Street
    Baltimore
    MD 21224 US

    Phone: 443-414-3338

    Ron became a real estate professional after he and a partner bought, renovated and sold dozens of properties, and he has built on his professional experiences in sales, information technology, broadcast video production, and computer networking—from which he learned how to launch innovative, high-impact marketing campaigns. A corner stone accomplishment was creating and launching Proforms, a contract writing software for the residential real estate industry. His specialty in the technology of automating work groups and work flow has bolstered his success in pioneering a team approach to the real estate business.

    Today, Ron is recognized in Baltimore and surrounding communities as a proven real estate professional who counsels home buyers on current market trends, assists with property valuation and purchasing, and through his exceptional negotiating skills achieves the best price and contractual terms for the sellers he represents.

     

    Professional memberships include the National Assoc of Realtors and the Greater Balt. Board of Realtors. Ron is co-chairman of the Communications Committee of the MD Assoc of Realtors, and continues his membership with that association as well.

    In 2008 Ron appeared in an episode of HGTV's nationally broadcast “My House is Worth What?” as an expert in real estate pricing and sales. As the leader of a winning, top-producing team, Ron has received numerous awards and recognitions, including RE/MAX Presidents Club, Platinum Club, Chairman's Club, RE/MAX Hall Of Fame and, in spite of a historically challenging real estate market, was an area Top Producer in  2006, 2007, 2008,2009 & 2010.

     

    While much of his time is spent working with clients, Ron delights in giving to the community—often by supporting non-profit efforts such as Believe in Tomorrow (he is an event committee member for this organization, which promotes family unity during childhood medical crises). He is also on the Board of Directors & Corporate fundraising committee for The Friends of Patterson Park, an organization committed to improving our wonderful park.

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  • Tressa Manna
    GRI, CDPE
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    3500 Boston Street
    Baltimore
    MD 21224 US

    Phone: 410-375-6005

    Born and Raised in Little Italy (one of Baltimore’s best neighborhoods), Tressa’s background in interior design, refined furniture and space planning gives her great rapport with high end buyers and sellers and enhances her broad knowledge of both residential and commercial real estate throughout the Baltimore area.

    Tressa is a Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI), is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and holds memberships with the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors (GBBR), the Maryland Association of Realtors (MARS) and the National Association of Realtors (NARS). Tressa received the REMAX Executive Club Award in 2006 and the REMAX 100% Club in 2007.

    When not assisting clients with their real estate needs, Tressa gets involved with the Little Italy community or enjoys her favorite pastimes of traveling, collecting European antiques and spending time with her nephew Angelo Paul. She also enjoys running, reading, dining, cooking and entertaining at home.

     

     

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  • Pete Sowa
    GRI, CDPE
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    3500 Boston Street
    Baltimore
    MD 21224 US

    Phone: 443-867-7854

    Young, accomplished, smart and full of energy, Pete transitioned into real estate in 2006 from his background of small business management, project management and sales. He is a resident of Patterson Park in Southeast Baltimore and an Alumnus of Towson University.

    Among his designations are the realtor's graduate designation (GRI) and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Maryland Association of Realtors and Anne Arundel County Association of Realtors.

      

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  • John Maranto
    MBA, CDPE, ABR
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    3500 Boston Street
    Baltimore
    MD 21224 US

    Phone: 443-564-0952

    Putting his clients’ interests first—to make sure they make decisions that are right for them—has earned him a reputation for integrity, reliability and a no-nonsense approach to managing all the details of a transaction.

    With a broad range of experience, he is uniquely positioned to help first time home buyers, seasoned investors (John is a real estate investor and manages his property portfolio), and everyone in between, achieve their real estate objectives.  Born and raised in Maryland, John can help you find your next home or sell your current one in Baltimore City and the counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard.

    John holds an MBA in Marketing from Loyola College (now Loyola University), is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Accredited Buyer's Representative, and maintains professional memberships with the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

    When not helping clients achieve their real estate objectives, John enjoys spending time with his wife, Katy, and their three children, Emily, Natalie, and John. He is active within his community as President of his community association, and through volunteering at his children’s schools and through his membership in the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. As an avid road cyclist, John enjoys riding with his local cycling club, Bristol Road Cycling Club, completing 100 mile rides throughout the Delmarva area, and participating in charity bike rides.

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  • Mark Simone
    CDPE
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    3500 Boston Street
    Baltimore
    MD 21224 US

    Phone: 410 952 1352

    Mark was basically born into the real estate business in Baltimore.  Growing up, he worked in his family's real estate business.  While studying Urban Planning in college, he earned his real estate license in 2003.  Over the years, Mark has worked with a variety of Buyer and Sellers, ranging from first-time Buyers to seasoned investors.  Mark takes a proactive, knowledge-based approach to helping his clients with their real estate needs.  As a Fells Point resident since 2005, and lifelong Baltimorean, he understands the different neighborhood housing stock throughout the Baltimore Metro area.  He looks forward to helping his clients understand value and helping them throughout buying and selling process.

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