by The Bingham Team | Jun 20, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Contruction, Helpful Tips, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate, Sellers, Selling Conditions
You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm. Today, about one in three homes on the market are newly built. And if you’re wondering what that means for the housing market and for your own move, here’s what you need to know....
by The Bingham Team | Jun 20, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate, Sellers, Selling Conditions
Many homeowners looking to sell feel like they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place right now. Today’s mortgage rates are higher than the one they currently have on their home, and that’s making it harder to want to sell and make a move. Maybe you’re in the same...
by The Bingham Team | May 3, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Home Equity, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate, Sellers, Selling Conditions
According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know. A lot of that fear is probably coming from what you’re hearing in the media or...
by The Bingham Team | May 3, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate
Thinking about buying a home? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if you’re ready and able, it could still be a smart move to get your own place. 1. Home Values Typically Go Up Over Time There’s been some...
by The Bingham Team | Mar 12, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Contruction, Financial Impact, Great Ideas!, Helpful Tips, Home Equity, Home Transition, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate
If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if you’re...
by The Bingham Team | Mar 12, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Helpful Tips, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Real Estate
If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Lenders review your credit to see if you typically make payments on time, pay back debts, and more. Your credit score can also...