Economic News

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What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market

Kevin Brierton - 1.16.2023 It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy...
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Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?

Kevin Brierton - 1.12.2023 During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise...
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Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

Kevin Brierton - 1.11.2023 There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one...
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The Truth About Negative Home Equity Headlines

Kevin Brierton - 1.10.2023 Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And...
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What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market

Kevin Brierton 1.9.2023 If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to...
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2023 Housing Forecast: What to Expect With Rates, Prices, and the Economy!

The U.S. housing market in 2022 was a rollercoaster. The year started with home prices...
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3 Best Practices for Selling Your House This Year

Kevin Brierton - 1.5.2023 A new year brings with it the opportunity for new experiences. If...
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Avoid the Rental Trap in 2023

Kevin Brierton - 1.4.2023 If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every...
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What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?

Kevin Brierton - 1.2.2023 If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams...
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Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro.

Kevin Brierton - 12.29.2022 With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the...
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Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

Kevin Brierton - 12.27.2022 If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening...
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What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023

The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage...
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Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains over the Past 12 Months

If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few...
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Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

Kevin Brierton - 12.19.2022 Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market...
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You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today

Kevin Brierton - 12.14.2022 Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past...
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Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.

Kevin Brierton - 12.13.2022 At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last...
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What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

Kevin Brierton - 12.12.2022 If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house,...
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Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

Kevin Brierton - 12.7.2022 There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over...
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What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional.

Kevin Brierton - 12.6.2022 If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions...
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Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market

Kevin Brierton - 12.5.2022 There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year....