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 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,...
by The Bingham Team | Nov 1, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Home Equity, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Renting
Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). It shows how...
by The Bingham Team | Oct 22, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Conditions, Financial Impact, Home value, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Negotiation, Real Estate, Sellers, Selling Conditions
Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. There are several key...
