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Bidding Wars Decline (But Remain Strong) During This Summer’s Home Buying Season

Your Guide to the Housing & Mortgage Markets 61% OF OFFERS IN TODAY'S HOUSING MARKET FACE BIDDING...
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How Your Equity Can Grow over Time

Kevin Brierton - 7.6.2022 It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for...
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Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Kevin Brierton - 7.5.2022 Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will...
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If You’re Selling Your House This Summer, Hiring a Pro Is Critical

Kevin Brierton - 6.30.2022 It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market...
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Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

Kevin Brierton - 6.29.2022 A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their...
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A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 6.28.2022 There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share...
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Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

Kevin Brierton - 6.27.2022 You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential...
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Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation

Kevin Brierton - 6.23.2022 If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about...
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Things To Avoid After Applying for a Home Loan

Kevin Brierton - 6.22.2022 Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are...
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The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

Kevin Brierton - 6.21.2022 If you own a home, your net worth likely just got...