Home Buying

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Work With a Real Estate Professional if You Want the Best Advice

Kevin Brierton - 5.23.2022 Because buying or selling a home is such a big decision in our lives, the need for...
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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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How Homeownership Can Bring You Joy

Kevin Brierton - 5.18.2022 If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a...
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Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence

Kevin Brierton - 5.17.2022 If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising...
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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...
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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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Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 5.5.2022 Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting...
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Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

Kevin Brierton - 5.3.2022 With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers...
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Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners

Kevin Brierton - 5.2.2022 If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great...
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The Dream of Homeownership Is Worth the Effort

Kevin Brierton - 4.27.2022 If you’re in the market to buy a home this season,...
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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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Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

Kevin Brierton - 4.25.2022 If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about...
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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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Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 4.19.2022 Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s...
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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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How to Understand Your Home Appraisal

COMPS, ADJUSTMENTS, AND THE APPRAISER'S ESTIMATE OF VALUE WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL? A home appraisal...
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On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.

Kevin Brierton - 4.14.2022 If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices...