Kevin Brierton Team

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Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?

Wednesday June 11th, 2025 After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home...
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Arizona Down Payment Assistance: Home in Five Advantage & HOME + Plus

Thinking of buying a home in Arizona and need help with your down payment? Here’s...
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The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

Tuesday June 10th, 2025 Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some...
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Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

Monday June 9th, 2025 For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Buying Tips If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you...
Inside Lending newsletter, June 9, 2025.

📊 Inventory Hits Post-Pandemic Highs as Buyers Stay Active 🏡

Inside lending - For the week of JUNE 9, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “In...
Homeowner vs Renter Net Worth Comparison.

The Big Difference Between Homeowner and Renter Net Worth

If you’re currently renting, you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for doing it. But if...
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HOW TO TELL YOU’RE DONE WITH RENTING AND READY TO BUY

Are you ready to make the leap from renter to homeowner? Buying a home may...
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Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

Wednesday June 4th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips A lot of buyers are pressing...
Inside Lending: Purchase mortgage applications increase.

Purchase Mortgage Applications Up

For the week of JUNE 2, 2025 - Inside Lending QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The...
Inside Lending: New Home Sales Surge Report

New Home Sales Surge – Inside lending – 5.27.25

Inside Lending - For the week of MAY 27, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Sometimes...
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Common Real Estate Terms Explained

Monday May 26th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Buying Tips If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances...
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🏡 Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection

May 23 2025 When you're buying a home, it's easy to get caught up in...
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Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First

Thursday May 22nd, 2025  For Buyers, Mortgage Rates If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably...
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More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It’s Your Buying Opportunity

Wednesday May 21st, 2025  For Buyers, Inventory Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale...
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What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

Tuesday May 20th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips When buying a home, you’re probably thinking...
Inside Lending: Buyers Keep Coming, May 2025.

📈 Buyers Keep Coming: Purchase Apps Up 18% From Last Year 🏡

Buyers Keep Coming - Inside Lending Week of 5.19.25 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Do not...
Housing market forecasts for 2025.

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

🏡 Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025 As we enter the latter...
📌 FHA Loan FAQ: Do I Need a Manual Downgrade for a Decline in Self-Employment Income? Kevin Brierton FHA lender

📌 FHA Loan FAQ: Do I Need a Manual Downgrade for a Decline in Self-Employment Income?

Question:My client has W-2 income and some side self-employment income that declined by more than...
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Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

Thursday May 15th, 2025  For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Selling Tips If you have a 3% mortgage rate,...
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Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

Wednesday May 14th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips Did you know? According to a recent...