Economic News

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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...
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What You Need To Know About Home Price News

Kevin Brierton - 5.17.2023 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing...
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The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us

Kevin Brierton - 5.16.2023 If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit...
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The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates

Kevin Brierton - 5.10.2023 If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may...
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Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash

Kevin Brierton - 5.9.2023 There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed...
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A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

Kevin Brierton - 5.2.2023 Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And...
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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

Kevin Brierton - 4.27.2023 You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in...
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5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

Kevin Brierton - 4.18.2023 In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If...
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Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

Kevin Brierton - 4.17.2023 As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering...