Tara Banninger - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners

07/16/2026

I’ll have an open house Saturday July 18th from 1pm to 3pm

03/29/2025

Open house today 12pm - 3 pm! It’d a beautiful day to be home shopping!

07/24/2024

More pics of this awesome rental that includes all utilities and free cable and internet!!$1600/month. Located in Slatington near all. Call 484-629-5070 to schedule a showing !

07/22/2024

Unbelievable rental opportunity! Where else can you find a rental that included ALL utilities even internet and cable TV (heating up to 500 gallons of oil provided by landlord)! This updated 2 bedroom 1 bath is located in Slatington near all! Shared laundry room with other unit with washer and dryer ! A parking lot spot can be purchased for $10/month or free with handicap placard. Entrance has a wheel chair lift for easy access for mobility impaired! Pets considered on case by case basis for additional pet deposit. $1600/month. Available for immediate occupancy.

Call me at 484-629-5070 to schedule a showing s

04/24/2024

This is a meticulously renovated 2 story 3 Bedroom rental in Whitehall! Features an open concept LR/Kitch, large bedrooms including a master with WIK, unique split bathroom (toilet and sink is separate from shower) and so much more! Call 484-629-5070 to schedule !

Rent is $2,000/month NO PETS ready for immediate occupancy. Includes a covered off street parking spot. Landlord pays water/garbage /sewer.

02/03/2024

This is a beautiful and very large 3 bedroom 1 bath rental that feels more like a townhome than an apartment. It's 2 stories with a large living room/dining room combo and a beautiful kitchen with tons of cabinet space. There's even a bonus basement storage area and a large utility room with washer/dryer hook up. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom with double vanity sinks! Whitehall SD .

02/02/2024

There’s No Foreclosure Wave in Sight [INFOGRAPHIC]

Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry. If you look at the latest numbers, they’re still below pre-pandemic norms and way below what happened during the crash. If you're worried about a flood of foreclosures, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market is today and is not where it’s headed.

Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry.

02/01/2024

Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here's why.

1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates

Last October, the 30-year fixed mortgage rates peaked at 7.79%. In January, they hit their lowest level since May. That means you may not feel as locked-in to your current mortgage rate right now. That downward trend in rates has made moving more affordable now than it was just a few months ago.

According to Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac: “Given this stabilization in rates, potential homebuyers with affordability concerns have jumped off the fence back into the market.”

2. Get Ahead of Your Competition

Right now, there are still more people looking to buy a home than there are houses for sale, which puts you in a great position. But keep in mind, with the recent uptick in new listings, we’re...

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving.

01/31/2024

Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm

Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story.

The truth is, if you compare the current numbers with what usually happens in the market, you’ll see there’s no need to worry.

Putting the Headlines into Perspective

The increase the media is calling attention to is misleading. That’s because they’re only comparing the most recent numbers to a time where foreclosures were at historic lows. And that’s making it sound like a bigger deal than it is.

In 2020 and 2021, the moratorium and forbearance program helped millions of homeowners stay in their homes, allowing them to get back on their feet during a very challenging period.
When the moratorium came to an end, there was an...

Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market?

01/30/2024

2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why?

The answer is complicated because there’s a lot that can influence mortgage rates. Here are just a few of the most impactful factors at play.

Inflation and the Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve (Fed) doesn’t directly determine mortgage rates. But the Fed does move the Federal Funds Rate up or down in response to what’s happening with inflation, the economy, employment rates, and more. As that happens, mortgage rates tend to respond.

Fortunately, the expert outlook for inflation and mortgage rates is that both should become more favorable over the course of the year. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says: “[M]ortgage rates will...

If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates.