by The Bingham Team | Dec 13, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Helpful Tips, Home value, Negotiation, Real Estate, Sellers, Selling Conditions
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is...
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)...
by The Bingham Team | Dec 1, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Negotiation, Sellers, Selling Conditions
You may be wondering if home prices are going to crash. And believe it or not, some people might even be hoping this happens so they can finally purchase a more affordable home. But experts agree that’s not what’s in the cards – and here’s why. There...
by The Bingham Team | Nov 11, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Negotiation
Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the...
by The Bingham Team | Nov 5, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home Transition, Home value, Mortgage, Real Estate, Retirement, Sellers, Selling Conditions
You’ve probably noticed one thing if you’re thinking about making a move: the housing market feels a bit unpredictable right now. The truth is, from home prices to mortgage rates, we’re seeing more volatility – and it’s important to understand why. At a high-level,...
