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These Non-Financial Benefits Turn a House into a Happy Home

Kevin Brierton - 12.25.2023 There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s...
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Sell Smarter: Why Working with a Real Estate Agent May Beat Going Solo

Kevin Brierton - 12.21.2023 If you're thinking about selling your house on your own, called “For Sale...
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Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

Kevin Brierton - 12.20.2023 When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some...
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Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast

Kevin Brierton - 12.19.2023 If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know...
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Why Now Is Still a Great Time To Sell Your House

Kevin Brierton - 12.18.2023 If you were worried buyer demand disappeared when mortgage rates went up, the...
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If Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet, It May Be Overpriced

Kevin Brierton - 12.14.2023 Has your house been sitting on the market for a while without selling? If...
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The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market

Kevin Brierton - 12.13.2023 If you're thinking about moving, it's important to know what's happening in...
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Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership

Kevin Brierton - 12.12.2023 If you’re looking to buy a home, your down payment doesn’t...
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The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying

Kevin Brierton - 12.11.2023 There’s no denying mortgage rates and home prices are higher now than they were last...
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How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle

Kevin Brierton - 12.6.2023 Does the rising cost of just about everything these days make...
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Why The No-Cost Refinance Makes Sense – Buy Now, Build Equity, and Save Big in 2024

Owning a home is a crucial part of finding financial freedom, but deciding when to...
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Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years

Kevin Brierton - 12.4.2023 Even with so much data showing home prices are rising in most of the...
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Is Owning a Home Still the American Dream for Younger Buyers?

Kevin Brierton - 11.30.2023 Everyone has their idea of the American Dream, and it's different...
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Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market

Kevin Brierton - 11.29.2023 If you’re worried about a coming recession, you’re not alone. Over...
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Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?

Kevin Brierton - 11.27.2023 If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may find yourself interested...
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Why Homeowners Are Thankful They Own

Kevin Brierton - 11.23.2023 Countless people have set out on the exciting journey of homeownership. Ask...
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Home Prices Still Growing – Just at a More Normal Pace

Kevin Brierton - 11.22.2023 If you’re feeling a bit muddy on what’s happening with home prices,...
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Are There Actually More Homes for Sale Right Now?

Kevin Brierton - 11.21.2023 If you’re looking to make a move, you want to be sure...
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Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season?

Kevin Brierton - 11.20.2023 This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have...
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People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges

Kevin Brierton - 11.16.2023 If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s...