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FIVE THINGS THAT IMPACT YOUR CREDIT SCORES

HOW ARE CREDIT SCORES CALCULATED? Your credit scores usually determine the price you pay for...
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Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Kevin Brierton - 1.18.2023 Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one,...
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Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Kevin Brierton - 1.17.2023 Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation....
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What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

Kevin Brierton - 1.16.2023 It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy...
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Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?

Kevin Brierton - 1.12.2023 During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise...
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Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

Kevin Brierton - 1.11.2023 There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one...
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The Truth About Negative Home Equity Headlines

Kevin Brierton - 1.10.2023 Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And...
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What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market

Kevin Brierton 1.9.2023 If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to...
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Understanding the Steps of the Homebuying Process

Kevin Brierton - 1.8.2023 So you’re ready to buy a house, but you aren’t sure...
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2023 Housing Forecast: What to Expect With Rates, Prices, and the Economy!

The U.S. housing market in 2022 was a rollercoaster. The year started with home prices...