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Attention Greater Binghamton area Brokers and Agents

By now you have heard the exciting news about the BIG CHANGES at Trevitt Realtors. You CAN be a part of those changes. If you would like to learn more or are ready to become part of the NEW OFFICE, please call me at 759-4760 or email me at realestate@bpoto.com. Be a part of the team that will change the face of real estate in the Greater Binghamton Area for years into the future.

Welcome to bpoto.com. This web site features useful information for both home buyers and sellers. It is a growing web site that can help guide you through what is ahead as you prepare for your home search or sale. This web site is also a portal to connect you with web sites where you will be able to find information about everyday living, our community, local businesses and much more. So check back often to see what is new and when you are ready to find your new home or sell your current house, call me at 607-759-4760 or email to realestate@bpoto.com. Your comments about this web site are also welcome.

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will allow home buyers to apply the new $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit toward the purchase costs of a FHA-insured home. Read the HUD news release.

Selling your home in a buyers market can be difficult. In many markets there are a record number of homes for sale causing a bloated inventory. And with the fallout of the mortgage crisis, obtaining a mortgage has become more difficult for the buyer. That, along with rising unemployment and falling housing prices in many areas, has caused a buyers market. Read more about selling in a buyers market.

The Greater Binghamton (Broome County) area is strategically located at the crossroads of Interstates 81, 88 and 86 (NYS Rt. 17), and consists of Binghamton, Johnson City, Endicott, Endwell and Vestal.  These core communities are surrounded by suburban and rural communities that add to the variety of options for comfortable living and exceptional business opportunities. Read More....

FAQ Link to NYS and Federal Government Programs:

NY: STAR Exemption - School Property Tax Exemption Questions & Answers

$8,000 Tax Credit for First-time Home Buyers -Tax Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. - Expires December 2009
Read the press release: Expanded Tax Break Available for 2009 First-Time Homebuyers

Getting the most for your house or property means more than putting up a For Sale sign. In a market place like the Greater Binghamton area, you need your listing to stand out and be seen, and sometimes in a variety of places. And because you never know where that buyer will come from, you'll want the help of a professional. Read more..
 

If you are new to the home buying process, buying a home is not like buying a car. There are many steps to go through and it will take up much of your free time. Once you have found your dream home, you will be plenty busy until the closing. Read More...

Be the first to find out about the best homes as they become available. Sign up now and get the new listings delivered directly to your Email. Then review them from the comfort of your own home. Read more...

In 1985, the Greater Binghamton, NY area (Broome County) decided to become an environmental advocate and a leader in protecting and preserving our community and environment. It was at that time that Broome County instituted a county wide recycling program; one of the first in the United States. Read more...

Barbara Corcoran, guest commentator on the TODAY Show and queen of NYC real estate, recently listed Binghamton , NY as 1 of the top 5 places for real estate investment . For more information, view the TODAY SHOW video. View video The Greater binghamton area continues to be an affordable location to call home and a great place to invest or start a business.
 

While Binghamton may not have an ocean beach, housing is very affordable and there is much to enjoy. And if there isn't enough nearby, many of the northeast cities are only a few hours by car. Read more on US News and World Reports This article was also reported on Yahoo. Read more on Yahoo

Click here to view a partial list of area employers

Bob, "I want to thank you for all of the skill and effort you put in to making our home purchase happen. I guess what I liked most about you is that no matter how stressed I got, you weren't stressed! That was very reassuring. Thanks so much for everything." Mike and Tina

This web site is intended to be a general guide for home buyers and sellers. For specific legal information regarding the sale or purchase of real estate, please consult your attorney.

My web site continues to grow. Check back often to see what new information and features have been added.