Home Buying

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What Makes a House a Home?

Kevin Brierton - 12.22.2022 There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s...
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Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

Kevin Brierton - 12.19.2022 Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market...
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You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today

Kevin Brierton - 12.14.2022 Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past...
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What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

Kevin Brierton - 12.12.2022 If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house,...
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Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

Kevin Brierton - 12.7.2022 There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over...
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What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional.

Kevin Brierton - 12.6.2022 If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions...
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Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market

Kevin Brierton - 12.5.2022 There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year....
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What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

Kevin Brierton - 12.1.2022 If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your...
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Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

Kevin Brierton - 11.30.2022 With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this...
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3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Kevin Brierton - 11.29.2022 If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the...
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What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

Kevin Brierton - 11.23.2022 If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle...
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What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market

Kevin Brierton - 11.22.2022 If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the...
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Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

Kevin Brierton - 11.21.2022 This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing...
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More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households Today

Kevin Brierton - 11.17.2022 If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings,...
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Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search

Kevin Brierton - 11.15.2022 If you put a pause on your home search because you...
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Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today

Kevin Brierton - 11.14.2022 Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw...
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VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

Kevin Brierton - 11.10.2022 For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided...
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What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?

Kevin Brierton - 11.9.2022 Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may...
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The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Kevin Brierton - 11.8.2022 Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a...
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Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

Kevin Brierton - 11.7.2022 Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we...