Home Buying

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Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors...
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The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because...
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Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one....
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Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought

Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what...
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More Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2026. Here’s How To Get Ready.

Momentum is quietly building in the housing market. New data from NerdWallet shows more Americans are starting to...
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Not Sure If You’re Ready To Buy a Home? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions.

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to become a homeowner in the next twelve months, there’s...
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Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market

If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in...
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How To Stretch Your Options, Not Your Budget

One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible...
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Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?

You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a...
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Turning a House Into a Home: The Benefits You Can Actually Feel

There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are...
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This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home

New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much...
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The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over...
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Why So Many People Are Thankful They Bought a Home This Year

Homebuyers are weighing their options right now, and they certainly have a lot on their...
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Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off in the Long Run

Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now....
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The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026

After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building...
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Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession

Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason. Buying a home is one...
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Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?

By Kevin Brierton | Your No Excuse Lender A lot of buyers are stuck in...
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Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not...
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Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they...
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The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)

By Kevin Brierton MLO NMLS 599873 | Your No Excuse Lender Scroll through your feed...