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Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 15, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.15.2024 Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at...
Home Buying / Market Trends / Real Estate
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HOW TO CALCULATE THE AFTER-TAX COST OF YOUR MORTGAGE 

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 15, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.15.2024 YOUR COST OF BORROWING MAY BE LOWER THAN YOU THINK Homeowners...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Real Estate
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WHEN IS MORTGAGE INTEREST TAX DEDUCTIBLE? 

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 12, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.12.2024 CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, MORTGAGE INTEREST IS NOT ALWAYS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. HERE'S...
Economic News / Home Buying / Real Estate
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The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 11, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.11.2024 If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this...
Home Buying / Real Estate
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Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 10, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.10.2024 If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Real Estate
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Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 9, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.9.2024 If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years,...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Home Selling / Real Estate
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What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 8, 2024
Kevin Brierton - 1.8.2024 If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Market Trends
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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