Kevin Brierton Team

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What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level...
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History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they...
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Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy...
Inside Lending newsletter, August 25, 2025.

Home Sales Rebound as Buyers Gain Leverage

Inside Lending, Week of August 25, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A rich person is...
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From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember...
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Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more...
Inside Lending report on buyer demand trends.

Buyer Demand Stays Strong as Prices Cool

Inside Lending For the week of AUGUST 18, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Time is...
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More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall...
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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most...
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Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing...

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...
Inside Lending update on affordability and activity.

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...