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The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

Kevin Brierton - 6.21.2022 If you own a home, your net worth likely just got...
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Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans

Kevin Brierton - 6.20.2022 Today we take time to honor and recognize the past and...
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Home Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation

Kevin Brierton - 6.16.2022 Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms...
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A Majority of Consumers Say It’s a Good Time To Sell Your House

Kevin Brierton - 6.15.2022 If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling your house, you’re probably...
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Is the Housing Market Correcting?

Kevin Brierton - 6.14.2022 If you're following the news, all of the headlines about conditions...
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What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for the Housing Market?

Kevin Brierton - 5.31.2022 If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, you’re at an exciting decision point....
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Is There a Housing Bubble?

FOUR REASONS WHY THERE'S NOT A HOUSING BUBBLE IN THE US1 UNDER-SUPPLY OF HOUSES TODAY...
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Why Summer Is a Great Time To Buy a Vacation Home

Kevin Brierton - 5.26.2022 You may be someone who looks forward to summer each year...
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44.9% of Homeowners Are Now Equity Rich

NEARLY HALF OF FINANCED US HOMES ARE NOW WORTH DOUBLE THEIR LOAN AMOUNT Home price...
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The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession

Kevin Brierton - 5.19.2022 A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one...
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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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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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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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Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

Kevin Brierton - 4.13.2022 There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than...