Kevin Brierton - Branch Manager CLA, CMPS, NMLS 599873

Your No Excuse Lender

As YOUR NO EXCUSE LENDER, we provide clear communication, great follow-up, and on-time closings—no excuses. Our mission is to empower families and partners with a more confident mortgage experience. We’re not just here for the pre-approval and loan process; we’re committed to guiding our clients for the next 30 years, helping them grow wealth through smart mortgage strategies

Clear. Consistent. On-Time. = No Excuses

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Kevin Brierton Team

The Kevin Brieton Team is committed to helping our clients grow their wealth and better understand their holistic financial situation, not just to give them debt. 

Whether you need a Conventional loan, FHA loan, VA loan, Jumbo loan, Reverse Mortgage, Renovation loan, Home Equity Lines of Credit ( HELOC ) or a non QM Portfolio loan we are here to educate and serve you! Learn more about Loan Types

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You Deserve More.... You Deserve a No Excuse Mortgage Process

Are you sick of excuses from lenders & banks? We are too!

We have built a No Excuse Mortgage Process backed by a No Excuse Promise designed to provide an process that provides clear communication, great follow up and on time closings with no excuses.

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Families Not Files

Our loan files are titled FAMILIES rather than "files" because the team understands that a family trusts us behind all that paperwork.

We work towards getting these families a place to call home now and into the future. Kevin Brierton Team is here to create lifelong clients with our world-class services.

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The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

You’ve probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story.  This isn’t 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be. Those were the “unicorn years” – historic low…

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The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s causing all of…

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Mortgage Rates Hold — But Here’s What’s Really Moving the Market

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 29, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The secret to longevity is ice cream.”—Paul Marcus, American centenarian NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE New listings outpaced last year’s levels for the third consecutive week, while homes sold at the same pace as a year ago for the fourth straight week. The data suggests sellers…

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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions:  Do you try again? Is that even worth it? Here’s the secret to getting a better outcome the…

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More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… is something bad about to happen?” You’re not alone. Because when people start stepping to the sidelines, it sounds like a warning sign that something’s coming – or that they realize something you don’t…

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That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

Most buyers scroll past homes that have been sitting on the market for 60, 90, even 120+ days. The assumption is that something must be wrong with the house.

That assumption is often wrong, and it might be costing buyers real money.

Data from Redfin and Realtor.com tells a clear story: the longer a home sits, the more likely the seller is to reduce the price or get flexible on terms. And right now, there’s reportedly $347 billion worth of stale inventory on the market. That is a lot of opportunity most people are skipping right over.

A home that didn’t photograph well, was priced a little high to start, or just got buried under a wave of new listings isn’t necessarily a bad home. It might just be an undervalued one.

If affordability has been your biggest obstacle, this is a strategy worth taking seriously. I walk through exactly how to approach it in my latest post.

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The Fed Held Rates — But the Housing Market Didn’t Wait

The Fed Held Rates — But the Housing Market Didn’t Wait
Inside Lending – Week of June 22, 2026

The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged last week, but sent a clear message: elevated rates aren’t going away anytime soon. Here’s what that means for buyers and sellers right now.

**3 things you need to know this week:**

1. **Inventory is at a multi-year high** — The housing market has maintained over 1 million active listings for nearly two months. Buyers have more choices than they’ve seen in years.

2. **Demand is holding** — New listings are running above last year’s pace, yet homes are selling at the same rate. Buyer demand is absorbing inventory despite affordability headwinds.

3. **New-home purchase applications are up 3.8% year-over-year** — Even with elevated borrowing costs, demand for newly built homes is growing. Builders are filling a gap the resale market can’t.

The window for strategic buyers is open. More inventory, motivated sellers, and less competition than the frenzy years — but you need a plan.

📖 Read the full Inside Lending update to get the complete market picture.

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The Fed Is Holding, But Housing Is Still Moving — Here’s What You Need to Know

The Fed Is Holding, But Housing Is Still Moving — Here’s What You Need to Know
Inside Lending – Week of June 15, 2026

The market is giving mixed signals right now, but if you know where to look, the opportunities are clear.

Here’s what stood out this week:

1. Fannie Mae sees a stronger second half. Their latest outlook shows refinance activity expected to outpace MBA projections — meaning if rates stabilize, the market could shift faster than most people expect.
2. Inventory is being absorbed. New listings picked up in early June, and homes are spending the same amount of time on the market as a year ago — two weeks in a row. Buyers are active, and supply isn’t sitting idle.
3. The Fed is holding steady — for now. Rates are expected to stay at 3.50%–3.75% through September, with only a 24% probability of a cut by mid-September. Strategy matters more than waiting right now.

The window isn’t closed — but it rewards thos

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The True ROI of Refinancing: More Than Simply a Lower Rate

Most people look at refinancing through one lens: “Can I lower my interest rate?” That matters, but it’s not the full story. The real return on refinancing is not always found in the rate. It’s found in what the refinance allows you to do with your cash flow, liquidity, debt structure, and long-term wealth plan….

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Winter 2025 / 2026 - Buying & Selling Guides

Thinking About Buying a Home?

The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t need to go through it alone.

You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home…or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. The free eGuide below will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you didn’t even know you should consider when buying a home.

Simply fill out the form below to receive your copy of the eGuide, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

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Thinking About Selling Your House Soon?

It’s difficult to know when is the best time to sell, or how to get the most money for your house, but you don’t need to go through the process alone.

You may be wondering if prices are projected to rise or fall…or how much competition you may be facing in your market. The free eGuide below will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you haven’t even thought about yet.

Simply fill out the form below to receive your copy of the eGuide, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

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