Economic News

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What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?

Kevin Brierton - 8.16.2022 According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists...
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The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing

Kevin Brierton - 8.15.2022 The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according...
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Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?

Kevin Brierton - 8.10.2022 If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the...
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Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market

Kevin Brierton - 8.8.2022 When the pandemic hit in 2020, many experts thought the housing...
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Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market

Kevin Brierton - 8.4.2022 As there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off...
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3 Graphs To Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble

Kevin Brierton - 8.2.2022 With all the headlines and buzz in the media, some consumers...
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How the Fed Rate Hikes Impact You

FOUR WAYS THE FED RATE HIKES MAY IMPACT YOU The Federal Reserve increased short-term interest rates...
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What’s Causing Ongoing Home Price Appreciation?

Kevin Brierton - 7.25.2022 If you’re thinking about making a move, you probably want to know...
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Think Home Prices Are Going To Fall? Think Again

Kevin Brierton - 7.21.2022 Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated...
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Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High?

Kevin Brierton - 7.20.2022 While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows...
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Housing Experts Say This Isn’t a Bubble

Kevin Brierton - 7.14.2022 With so much talk about an economic slowdown, some people are asking...

How Will Rising Interest Rates Impact Home Values?

INTEREST RATES ARE ON THE RISE:HERE'S HOW HOME PRICES MAY BE IMPACTED WHY ARE INTEREST RATES...
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Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

Kevin Brierton - 7.13.2022 If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you likely have one...
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Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

Kevin Brierton - 7.12.2022 The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of...
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The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 7.11.2022 Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate...
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What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

Kevin Brierton - 7.7.2022 According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about...
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Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

Kevin Brierton - 6.29.2022 A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their...
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A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 6.28.2022 There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share...
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Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

Kevin Brierton - 6.27.2022 You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential...
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Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation

Kevin Brierton - 6.23.2022 If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about...