by The Bingham Team | May 2, 2025 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Condominium, Condos, Contruction, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Negotiation, Real Estate, Renting, Sellers, Selling Conditions
It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made it...
by The Bingham Team | May 2, 2025 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Contruction, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Negotiation, Real Estate, Renting
At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because homeownership is about the long game – and home prices typically rise over time. So, while you may be holding out for prices...
by The Bingham Team | May 2, 2025 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Home Equity, Home value, Inflation, Real Estate, Retirement, Sellers, Selling Conditions
Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth. But when it comes to your financial situation, it’s an important thing to remember. When’s the last time you had a professional show you the...
by The Bingham Team | May 2, 2025 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Negotiation, Real Estate, Sellers, Selling Conditions
Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether now’s a good time to buy a home. Take a look at the graph below. It...
by The Bingham Team | Feb 26, 2025 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the...
by The Bingham Team | Feb 26, 2025 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate, Renting
Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach. But here’s the thing: a recent report...
