Economic News

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Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

Kevin Brierton - 9.14.2023 One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a...
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What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

Kevin Brierton - 9.12.2023 If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is...
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Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

Kevin Brierton - 9.5.2023 Toward the end of last year, there were a number of...
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Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today

Kevin Brierton - 9.4.2023 Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the...
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How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

Kevin Brierton - 8.31.2023 Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not,...
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Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now

Kevin Brierton - 8.21.2023 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing...
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Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures

Kevin Brierton - 8.16.2023 The rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas...
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There’s Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today

Kevin Brierton - 8.8.2023 Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The...
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How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

Kevin Brierton - 8.3.2023 When you read about the housing market in the news, you...
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Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008

Kevin Brierton - 7.24.2023 If you've been keeping up with the news lately, you've probably...
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Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

Kevin Brierton - 7.19.2023 If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you...
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Home Prices Are Rebounding

Kevin Brierton - 7.17.2023 If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit...
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Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

Kevin Brierton - 7.6.2023 One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now...
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Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Kevin Brierton - 7.4.2023 Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But,...
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Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

Kevin Brierton - 6.28.2023 You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but...
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Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market

Kevin Brierton - 6.20.2023 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing...
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Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community

Kevin Brierton - 6.15.2023 If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important...
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Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates

Kevin Brierton - 6.13.2023 If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are...
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This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

Kevin Brierton - 6.8.2023 When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that...
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The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High

Kevin Brierton - 6.7.2023 Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As...