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What is a home equity line of credit (HELOC)?

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 2, 2023
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a type of loan that allows you...
Home Buying / Home Financing
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5 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score and Qualifying for a Mortgage

By Kevin Brierton Team | January 1, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 1.1.2023 If you have credit challenges and are looking to improve your...
Credit / Home Buying
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Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro.

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 29, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 12.29.2022 With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the...
Home Selling / Market Trends / Real Estate
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Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 28, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 12.28.2022 While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Real Estate
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Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 27, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 12.27.2022 If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening...
Economic News / Home Buying / Home Selling / Market Trends
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Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 26, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 12.26.2022 Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Real Estate
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What Makes a House a Home?

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 22, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 12.22.2022 There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s...
Home Buying / Real Estate
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What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 21, 2022
The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage...
Economic News / Market Trends
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Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 20, 2022
If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few...
Home Selling / Market Trends
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Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

By Kevin Brierton Team | December 19, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 12.19.2022 Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market...
Economic News / Home Buying / Home Financing / Market Trends