Kevin Brierton Team

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Buyers Are Gaining Leverage Again—Right Before Spring

Inside Lending For the week of March 23, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Do not wait...
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Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks....
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3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something...
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How to Manage the Liability Side of Your Balance Sheet Like the Wealthy Do

Most people think wealth is built only on the asset side of the balance sheet....
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Volatility, Oil Prices, and the Fed: Navigating the March 2026 Market

Inside Lending For the week of March 16, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The secret to...
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The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of...
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One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures

Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of...
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The Power of a Well-Structured Mortgage in Today’s Economy

Most people look at a mortgage as a necessary evil. It is that big, looming...
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If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So,...
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Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few...
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Spring Housing Momentum May Be Starting to Build

Inside Lending – Week of March 9, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Success usually comes...
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The Seller Credit Playbook: 7 Ways to Win

Why it works: Sellers care about their net walk-away price. If you offer $400k with...
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WHEN A BIGGER MORTGAGE CREATES BIGGER WEALTH

Most people think the goal is simple: put more down, take the smallest mortgage possible,...
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Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and...
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Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story.

You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And...
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The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now

What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound...
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Inventory is rising. Mortgage rates are holding near 3-year lows.

Inside Lender For the week of March 2, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “By failing to...
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Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)

Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association...
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How to Turn a Mortgage Into a Wealth-Building Tool

Most people look at a mortgage as something to “get rid of” as fast as...
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Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No...