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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....
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What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

Kevin Brierton - 12.1.2022 If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your...
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Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

Kevin Brierton - 11.30.2022 With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this...
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Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays

Kevin Brierton - 11.28.2022 Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with...
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What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

Kevin Brierton - 11.23.2022 If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle...
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What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market

Kevin Brierton - 11.22.2022 If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the...
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Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

Kevin Brierton - 11.21.2022 This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing...
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More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households Today

Kevin Brierton - 11.17.2022 If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings,...
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Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter

Kevin Brierton - 11.16.2022 There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this...
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Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search

Kevin Brierton - 11.15.2022 If you put a pause on your home search because you...
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Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today

Kevin Brierton - 11.14.2022 Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw...