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How Homeowners Win When They Downsize

By Kevin Brierton Team | May 4, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 5.4.2023 Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement...
Home Buying / Market Trends
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Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

By Kevin Brierton Team | May 3, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 5.3.2023 If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may...
Home Buying / Home Selling / Market Trends
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A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

By Kevin Brierton Team | May 2, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 5.2.2023 Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And...
Economic News / Home Buying / Home Financing / Home Selling / Market Trends
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Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

By Kevin Brierton Team | May 1, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 5.1.2023 Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Market Trends
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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 27, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 4.27.2023 You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in...
Economic News / Home Buying / Home Selling / Market Trends
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The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 26, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 4.26.2023 There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and...
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What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 25, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 4.25.2023 The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately,...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Home Selling / Market Trends
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The Power of Pre-Approval

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 24, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 4.24.2023 If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Home Selling / Real Estate
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What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 20, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 4.20.2023 If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an...
Home Buying / Home Selling / Real Estate
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Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 19, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 4.19.2023 Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own...
Home Buying / Home Selling