Kevin Brierton Team

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Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors...
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Housing Activity Is Picking Up Heading Into Spring

Inside Lending For the week of JANUARY 19, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The trouble with...
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How Taxes, Leverage, and Diversification Work Together to Build Wealth

When most people think about building wealth, they focus only on saving more or paying...
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Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the...
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Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent?

It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest...
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The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because...
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2026 Opens With More Inventory, Lower Payments, and Opportunity

Inside lending For the week of JANUARY 12, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK ““There are lots...
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Trump’s $200B MBS Announcement – What It Really Means for Rates

Read Time: ~3 Minutes Here’s a quick breakdown of the recent announcement around a potential...
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Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one....
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The True Cost of Paying Cash for a Home

Paying cash for a home sounds smart. No mortgage. No interest. No monthly payment. For...
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Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.

If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options: Do...
Inside Lending: Housing Market 2026 Outlook.

Housing Market Enters 2026 With Improving Balance and Opportunity

Inside Lending For the week of JANUARY 5, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “’Expert: a person...
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Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought

Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what...
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More Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2026. Here’s How To Get Ready.

Momentum is quietly building in the housing market. New data from NerdWallet shows more Americans are starting to...
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Not Sure If You’re Ready To Buy a Home? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions.

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to become a homeowner in the next twelve months, there’s...
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Understanding EPR™: The Hidden Cost of Your Mortgage

When most people think about the cost of a mortgage, they focus on one thing:...
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Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market

If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in...
The Hidden Wealth Trap: Paying Off Debt

The Hidden Wealth Trap: Paying Off Debt Too Quickly

Paying off debt feels responsible. For many homeowners, it feels like the ultimate financial win....
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Your House Didn’t Sell. What Now?

When your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close...
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Housing Market Momentum Builds Heading Into 2026

Inside Lending – Week of December 22, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Let’s have some...