Mortgage Talk - Blog

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5 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score and Qualifying for a Mortgage

Kevin Brierton - 1.1.2023 If you have credit challenges and are looking to improve your...
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Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro.

Kevin Brierton - 12.29.2022 With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the...
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Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.

Kevin Brierton - 12.28.2022 While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your...
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Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

Kevin Brierton - 12.27.2022 If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening...
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Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 12.26.2022 Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one...
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What Makes a House a Home?

Kevin Brierton - 12.22.2022 There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s...
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What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023

The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage...
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Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months

If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few...
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Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

Kevin Brierton - 12.19.2022 Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market...
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Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.

Kevin Brierton - 12.15.2022 If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year,...