About Broome County, NY

Binghamton is a city located in southern central New York State where the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers meet. With pool properties in Binghamton, NY, you can take advantage of the region’s beautiful, warm summers.

There are hundreds of things to see and do in Binghamton. Check out places to eat in the city such as the Lost Dog Café, Cyber Cafe West, Number 5 Restaurant, Fuji San, Lemongrass Kitchen and the Tranquil Bar and Bistro. Spend a great time with the whole family in the Roberson Museum and Science Center, Ross Park Zoo, Lone Maple Farm, Anderson Center for the Arts, Broome County Forum and many more. If you are the outdoorsy type, you will love The Rail Trail. Located on the westbound side of Vestal Parkway, this trail is excellent for biking and running.

Choose from pool properties in Binghamton that offer more space, beautiful fenced yard and state-of-the art kitchens. Check out our website now and we will provide you with a well-informed home with pool choice.

SAVE THE DATES!!

The Greater Binghamton Association of REALTORS®
Presents
Southern Tier Open House Event

Session One Home Buyer Seminar:
Tuesday, September 21^st and Thursday, September 23^rd
6:00 to 8:00 pm
The Greater Binghamton Association of REALTORS®
19 Jennison Ave, Johnson City, NY 13790
Open Houses:
Saturday, September 25^th and Sunday, September 26^th
Town of Maine Johnson City, Endicott, Endwell, Vestal, Owego, Village of Owego and Eastern Tioga County

Session Two Home Buyer Seminar:
Tuesday, September 28^th and Thursday, September 30^th
6:00 to 8:00 pm
The Greater Binghamton Association of REALTORS®
19 Jennison Ave., Johnson City

Open Houses:
Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3^rd
Barker, Windsor, Binghamton, Chenango County and Pennsylvania

Meet with local business that can help you get into the home you've always wanted!

Sponsored by: Tioga StatBank
AmeriSpec M&T Bank
Capital Mortgage Enviro Testing
Commonfund Mortgage Professional Home Inspection
Liberty Mutual Harding Brooks Insurance
Wells Fargo Mortgage NBT Bank
Greater Binghamton Association of
REALTORS®

You can always TEXT, CALL OR EMAIL ME for hot sheets with homes that YOU are looking for, information on ANY home in the GREATER BINGHAMTON AREA or to see ANY home in the GREATER BINGHAMTON AREA!

Here is a report of the current housing statistics for the Greater Binghamton, New York Area for July, 2010:

July's residential sales were down 44% compared to June of 2010. Only 105 homes sold in July compared to 246 sold in June. This is most likely due to buyers rushing to close on their loans before the first deadline of June 30th under the HomeBuyer Tax Credit program.
However, this number is 10% higher than July of 2009, bringing some optimism to the current housing statistics.

16.2% of the homes sold in July were in the $100,000 to $120,000
price range. This is right on track with the area's median sold price of
$115,000 which has climbed steadily every year. The Greater Binghamton
Area did not see a boom in home prices when much of the country did
back in 2005 to 2007. Instead, prices climbed slowly and steadily sparing
us the crash in home values.

9.5% of homes sold were in the $120,000 to $140,000 price range in July.

Conventional mortgages were the most commonly written mortgage
product at 37.14% of homes sold in July followed by FHA mortgages
at 28.57% of total homes sold last month. Surprisingly 24.76% of
buyers paid for their homes with cash.

Would you like more information about the Greater Binghamton Area which encompasses Broome, Chenango and Tioga Counties? Call, text or email me today at 607-237-4526.

I moved to the Westside of Binghamton, NY

About 4 years ago my wife and I decided to move from the hustle and bustle of NYC to a beautiful place in Upstate NY. I have to be honest and tell you that we did not do a lot of research on the area. We originally were going to buy student rentals and multi-family houses to help supplement our income to live in the high prices of NYC. There were two main reasons we were looking to stay in NYC... One of them was family and the second one was my job at the time. I was a NYC Police Officer. After being injured on the job and forced into retirement that left only one reason... and they could drive if they wanted to visit. Close enough for my wife and I to drive for a free meal but far enough away that they won't show up unannounced.

Now for some facts about my new neighborhood that I call home. It is the place where Rod Serling grew up. He even filmed one of his movies, "Walking Distance" in the park. He made the bandstand famous.

Not long after we moved here we started to realize what a fantastic place we have chosen to live. There is a lot of history in Binghamton and a lot of things to do. It is only a 3 hour ride from NYC and sits right near some of the most beautiful lakes in the state, The Finger Lakes.

Binghamton is also home to the Binghamton Mets. They are the AA affiliate of the NY Mets. Kind of ironic how I grew up a stones throw away from Shea Stadium and now I live by their AA ball club...

I would also like to share something I experienced my first day as a home owner in this great town. My wife and I (with some help from friends and family) packed out truck and trailer in NYC with all of our stuff. It took us over 5 hours to load the truck. Every trip down to the truck meant that we had to lock everything back up while we went to bring down more furniture. Upon arriving with our stuff to our new home we were greeted by our neighbors who were waiting for us. We have no idea how they knew we were coming but they all came out to help us load everything into the house. This was great seeing as how only one person could take the ride with me. We were completely unpacked in about 45 minutes with no damage to anything. That was when I knew we had made the right decision.

If you would like more information on the real estate in this great City that I live in please visit... EXIT with Tommy

Now is the time to get your tickets for the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier's annual Garden Tour. This is P.A.S.T.'s twenty-first year holding this community tradition and this year promises to be just as wonderful as in years past!

This year's garden tour focuses on gardens in the wonderful neighborhoods of Sunrise Terrace and Morningside Heights both just off Upper Front Street in Binghamton. It will be held, Saturday, June 19, rain or shine, from 1:00 until 4:00.

Advanced Reservations can be made online by credit card at www.pastny.org or by mailing a check to:
                                 89 Court Street
                                 Binghamton, NY 13901

Tickets are $12 for MEMBERS and $15 for NON-MEMBERS if purchase by June 11. All tickets are then picked up the day of the GARDEN TOUR between 11:30 and 1:00 at the 
                                 Dickinson Town Hall
                                                                                                    531 Old Front Street
                                                                                                    Binghmton, NY 13905

Ticket prices to up to $18.00 and $15.00 the day of the Tour. There are no phone reservations. Buy your tickets now!

I was fortunate to have participated in last year's TOUR. Unfortunately, it literally poured all day! But rain or shine is the rule and in spite of the dismal weather, 138 hardy souls came out to view my Victorian garden.

I am now a member of the Historic Homes Prgram under the National Trust, let me help you sell your historic home!

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