Kevin Brierton Team

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4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring

Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know.  Buyers have more...
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More Listings. Softer Prices. Steady Demand… This Market Is Different

Inside Lending For the week of May 4, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I always arrive...
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Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on...
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Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

Wednesday April 30th, 2026 For Sellers, Senior Market, Agent Value, Downsize, Selling Tips At some...
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What Realtors Gain by Partnering with a Certified Liability Advisor

Most Realtors already know how important financing is. A buyer can love the house, the...
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Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

Monday April 28th, 2026 For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Featured,Affordability,Buying Tips According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information...
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Lower Rates + More Inventory = A Window Opening for Buyers

Inside Lending – Week of April 27, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The trouble with...
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3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today’s Housing Market

There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And...
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Why Financial Advisors Should Care About Mortgage Planning

Most financial advisors spend a lot of time helping clients grow assets, reduce taxes, manage...
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More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause?...
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Inventory is rising. Rates are stabilizing. And buyers are finally getting something they haven’t had in a while… options.

Inside Lending For the week of April 20, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The secret to...
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The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of...
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Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s...
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April 2026 Mortgage Market Update: Volatility Is Back… But Opportunity Is Too

If you’re waiting for the “perfect time” to make a move in this market, you...
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Turning Your Realtor Relationship Into a Long-Term Real Estate Wealth Relationship

Most people think of a Realtor as the person who helps them buy or sell...
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Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money...
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Spring Buyers Have More Leverage Than They’ve Had in Years

Inside Lending – Week of April 13, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Success is where...
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Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.

With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering...
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When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead

For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work...
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Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.

If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still...