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2023 Housing Market in Review: Looking Back on a Rough Year for Buyers

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 5, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.5.2024 Things are finally turning around for the better as far as...
Economic News / Home Buying / Home Selling / Market Trends
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Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 4, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.4.2024 If you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Real Estate
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Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 3, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.3.2024 If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Real Estate
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Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 2, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.2.2024 If your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it's...
Home Selling / Real Estate
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3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 1, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.1.2024 If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024,...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Market Trends
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What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 28, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 12.28.2023 If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Real Estate
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Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 27, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 12.27.2023 If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year,...
Home Buying / Home Selling / Market Trends / Real Estate
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Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 26, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 12.26.2023 As the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Real Estate
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These Non-Financial Benefits Turn a House into a Happy Home

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 25, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 12.25.2023 There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s...
Home Buying / Market Trends / Real Estate
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Sell Smarter: Why Working with a Real Estate Agent May Beat Going Solo

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 21, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 12.21.2023 If you're thinking about selling your house on your own, called “For Sale...
Home Selling / Market Trends