Kevin Brierton Team

Using Real Estate to Build Wealth Without Selling Stocks

Using Real Estate to Build Wealth Without Selling Stocks

How Arizona homeowners can leverage real estate while keeping their investment portfolios intact. What if...
Weekly Lending Update for November 2026.

Fed Holds Firm as Sellers Stay Put

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF November 2, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Great things...
Lending update: inventory rises, Fed meeting insights.

The Fed meets Wednesday. Inventory Climbs. Rates Ease Slightly.

FOR THE WEEK OF October 26, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Well done is better...
Inside Lending Update: Market Trends Overview

Fewer Listings, Slower Sales, and Rates in Focus

Inside Lending – Week of October 19, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK   “The future...
Inside Lending Weekly Update Graphic

More Homes, Softer Demand, and a CPI Test for Rates

FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Obstacles are those frightful...
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Renovate or Relocate? What Phoenix-Area Homeowners Should Know Before Deciding

You have spent years making your house feel like home. Maybe you raised kids here,...
Cozy porch with rocking chairs and plant.

Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years...
Weekly Lending Update for October 5, 2026

Buyers Gain Leverage as Inventory Climbs and the Fed Slows Down

Inside lending FOR THE WEEK OF October 5, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK "A year...
Aerial view of residential neighborhood with trees.

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell...
Couple discussing documents with financial advisor.

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? Here’s the West Valley View

Every few weeks, a buyer tells me the same thing: "I'm going to wait for...
Weekly lending update with market insights.

More Homes, Higher Rates: What This Week’s Numbers Mean For You

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF September 28, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK "If you...
Blocks representing mortgage rates and homes.

The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t the One You’d Get in Metro Phoenix

You've probably seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to their highest point since...
Lending update graphic highlighting current market trends.

The Fed Just Raised Rates. Buyers Still Have Leverage.

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF September 21, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “You can’t...
Lending update: job rates and buyer leverage insights.

Jobs Keep Rates Higher but Buyers Just Got More Leverage — Here’s What’s Behind It

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF September 8, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A person...
Remote work influences Phoenix real estate trends.

Remote Work Is Bringing Buyers to Greater Phoenix, and Reshaping Where They Buy Once They’re Here

If you can work from anywhere, the question isn't just "can I afford a home."...
College funding strategies for Arizona parents.

Is Buying ASU Student Housing Better Than Renting?

For many Arizona parents, college planning eventually becomes a pretty expensive question: How are we...

Thinking About Tapping Into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home in Phoenix? Read This First.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a...
Lending update: buyers gain leverage this week.

Buyers Have More Leverage Than They’ve Had in Years — But This Week Could Change That

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF August 31, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK  “Success is...
Inside Lending update on buyer leverage trends.

Buyer Leverage Is Back: Inventory Hits Its Highest Level Since 2019

Inside Lending FOR THE WEEK OF August 24, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The cure...

Big Investors Are Backing Off Metro Phoenix, and That’s Your Opening

Big Investors Are Backing Off Metro Phoenix, and That's Your Opening For years, a lot...