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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...
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Rule of 72: The Fastest Way to Measure the Power of Time and Interest

By Kevin Brierton | Your No Excuse Lender | Branch Manager NMLS 599873 | CMPS...
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How DSCR Loans Are Helping Investors Buy More Properties Without Tax Returns

By Kevin Brierton NMLS 599873 | Your No Excuse Lender | BM | CMPS |...
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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?

It’s one of the most common questions I hear:“Should I pay off my mortgage early?”...
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The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may...
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2026 Housing Market Outlook

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may...