Kevin Brierton Team

What You Need To Know About Concessions

What Is a Seller Concession? A concession is something a seller offers to make their...
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Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s...
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Affordability Improves, Buyer Activity Stays Strong

Inside Lending For the week of AUGUST 11, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Never make...
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A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit, 69% of people say...
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Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell...
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Still think you need 20% down to buy a home?

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when...
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Home Prices Cool, Inventory Rises—More Balance for Buyers and Sellers

Inside Lender For the week of AUGUST 4, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Every exit...
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3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

Thursday July 31st, 2025 When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number,...
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What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

Wednesday July 30th, 2025 According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for,...
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Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right...
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More Inventory, Price Cuts, and Buyer Activity—Summer Market Heats Up

Inside Lending - For the week of JULY 28, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A...
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Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

Thursday July 24th, 2025 If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already...
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The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

Wednesday July 23rd, 2025 Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to...
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📈 The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts: What You Need To Know

July 22, 2025 If you’ve been holding off on buying a home in hopes that...
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More Listings, Slower Price Growth = Better Buyer Conditions

Inside Lending For the week of JULY 21, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I did...
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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

Monday July 21st, 2025 Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today...
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Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Thursday July 17th, 2025 Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower...
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5-Year Rule for Home Prices – Why Long-Term Thinking Wins

If recent headlines about home prices have made you nervous, it’s time to zoom out...
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Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

Wednesday July 16th, 2025 Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge...
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Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

Monday July 15th, 2025 Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the...