Kevin Brierton Team

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Liquidity Matters More Than a Paid-Off Mortgage

Most people were raised to believe the ultimate financial goal is a paid-off house. It...
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More Listings, Easier Credit, and the Strongest November in 3 Years

Inside Lending – Week of November 17, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “If you want...
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Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?

By Kevin Brierton | Your No Excuse Lender A lot of buyers are stuck in...
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Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means...
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Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.

If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have...
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The New “Location, Location, Location”: Borrow Smart, Repay Smart™

For decades, real estate success was defined by one phrase — location, location, location.But today,...
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The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to...
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Affordability Is Improving—And Buyers Are Taking Notice

Inside Lending – Week of November 10, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “When we ask...
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What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing...
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Rates Down, Inventory Up—Buyers Regain Leverage

Inside Lending – Week of November 3, 2025  QUOTE OF THE WEEK   “Most of what...
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🏡 The Emotional Home vs. The Financial House

Most people buy a home with their hearts—but it’s the house that impacts their financial...
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Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not...
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Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they...
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The 7 Financial Concepts Every Homeowner Should Master

When it comes to building wealth through real estate, most homeowners focus on their interest...
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Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All

A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and...
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Buyer Demand Surges as Affordability Improves

Inside Lending – Week of October 27, 2025 “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving...
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The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)

By Kevin Brierton MLO NMLS 599873 | Your No Excuse Lender Scroll through your feed...
Inside Lending: Homebuilder Confidence Rises, Affordability Improves

📉 Homebuilder Confidence Rises as Affordability Improves

Inside Lending for the week of OCTOBER 20, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Sometimes you lie...
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Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now

You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between...
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Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to...