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What You Actually Need To Know About the Number of Foreclosures in Today’s Housing Market

Kevin Brierton - 5.12.2022 While you may have seen recent stories about the volume of...

TWO WAYS THE FEDERAL RESERVE IMPACTS MORTGAGE RATES

TWO WAYS THE FEDERAL RESERVE IMPACTS MORTGAGE RATES - 5.10.2022 1- THE FED IMPACTS FIXED-RATE...
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Are There More Homes Coming to the Market?

Kevin Brierton - 5.11.2022 According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), one of the...
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Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say.

Kevin Brierton - 5.10.2022 Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or...
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How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

Kevin Brierton - 5.9.2022 If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand...
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Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

Kevin Brierton - 5.3.2022 With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers...
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Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners

Kevin Brierton - 5.2.2022 If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great...
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What You Need To Know About Selling in a Sellers’ Market

Kevin Brierton - 4.28.2022 Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely...
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How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation

Kevin Brierton - 4.26.2022 If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard...
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Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

Kevin Brierton - 4.25.2022 If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about...
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Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop

Kevin Brierton - 4.21.2022 Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream....
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How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer

Kevin Brierton - 4.20.2022 In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate...
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Is It Time To Buy a Smaller Home?

Kevin Brierton - 4.18.2022 Life events can have a major impact on what you need...
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On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.

Kevin Brierton - 4.14.2022 If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices...
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Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

Kevin Brierton - 4.13.2022 There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than...
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The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You

Kevin Brierton - 4.7.2022 Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over...
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Remote Work Trends Mean Flexibility for First-Time Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 4.6.2022 Today's low inventory can be challenging for homebuyers, especially if you’re looking to...
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What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home

Kevin Brierton - 4.5.2022 When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit...
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Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Today

Kevin Brierton - 4.4.2022 Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel...
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There Are Several Great Reasons To Consider Buying a Condo Today

Kevin Brierton - 3.31.2022 If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing...