Kevin Brierton Team

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What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal...
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Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.

Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market,...
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Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And...
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Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It

If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time...
Inside Lending newsletter cover, September 8, 2025.

Affordability Improves, Rates at 11-Month Low

Inside Lending – Week of September 8, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I installed a...
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Big News for Homebuyers: Privacy Protection Is Here

On September 5, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R....
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What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures

You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you...
Inside Lending: Home Prices Cool, September 2025.

Home Prices Cool as Buyers Gain Leverage

Inside Lending For the week of SEPTEMBER 2, 2025  QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Two things...
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Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.

If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable...
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Bank Statement Loans: Avoiding the Gotcha’s in Non-QM Mortgages

When it comes to Non-QM mortgages, bank statement loans can be a great solution for...
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What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level...
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History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they...
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Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy...
Inside Lending newsletter, August 25, 2025.

Home Sales Rebound as Buyers Gain Leverage

Inside Lending, Week of August 25, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A rich person is...
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From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember...
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Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more...
Inside Lending report on buyer demand trends.

Buyer Demand Stays Strong as Prices Cool

Inside Lending For the week of AUGUST 18, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Time is...
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More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall...
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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most...
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Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing...