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The Dream of Homeownership Is Worth the Effort

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 27, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 4.27.2022 If you’re in the market to buy a home this season,...
Home Buying / Real Estate
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How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 26, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 4.26.2022 If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard...
Economic News / Home Buying / Real Estate
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Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 25, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 4.25.2022 If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about...
Home Buying / Home Selling / Market Trends / Real Estate
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Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 21, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 4.21.2022 Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream....
Economic News / Market Trends
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How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 20, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 4.20.2022 In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate...
Economic News / Home Buying / Market Trends / Real Estate
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Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 19, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 4.19.2022 Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s...
Home Buying / Home Financing / Real Estate
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Is It Time To Buy a Smaller Home?

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 18, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 4.18.2022 Life events can have a major impact on what you need...
Economic News / Home Buying / Market Trends / Real Estate
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How to Understand Your Home Appraisal

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 15, 2022
COMPS, ADJUSTMENTS, AND THE APPRAISER'S ESTIMATE OF VALUE WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL? A home appraisal...
Home Buying / Home Selling / Real Estate
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On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 14, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 4.14.2022 If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices...
Home Buying / Home Selling / Market Trends / Real Estate
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Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 13, 2022
Kevin Brierton - 4.13.2022 There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than...
Economic News / Home Buying / Home Financing / Market Trends