by The Bingham Team | Feb 26, 2025 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Negotiation
Are you trying to buy a home but you feel like you’re up against deep-pocketed Wall Street investors snatching up everything in sight? Many people believe mega investors are driving up prices and buying up all the homes for sale, and that’s making it hard for regular...
by The Bingham Team | Feb 26, 2025 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Home Equity, Home Transition, Home value, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Negotiation, Real Estate, Sellers, Selling Conditions
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if they don’t drop...
by The Bingham Team | Jan 27, 2025 | Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home value, Mortgage, Real Estate
Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it. Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it’ll flip...
by The Bingham Team | Jan 27, 2025 | Buyers, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home value, Negotiation, Real Estate, Sellers, Selling Conditions
In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth. But be careful. The automated estimates you’re seeing online often miss key details that affect the true market value of your home....
by The Bingham Team | Dec 10, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Negotiation, Real Estate, Renting
Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it’s still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits of homeownership. Think...
by The Bingham Team | Dec 5, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Great Ideas!, Helpful Tips, Home value, Negotiation, Real Estate, Sellers, The Bingham Team
Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today’s complex market. That’s why data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR)...