Home Buying

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How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

Kevin Brierton - 8.3.2023 When you read about the housing market in the news, you...
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How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

Kevin Brierton - 8.2.2023 If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home,...
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Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

Kevin Brierton - 7.31.2023 While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the â€˜unicorn’ years,...
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Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

Kevin Brierton - 7.27.2023 Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy...
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Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Kevin Brierton - 7.26.2023 While the wild ride that was the â€˜unicorn’ years of housing is behind...
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Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

Kevin Brierton - 7.25.2023 If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions...
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Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008

Kevin Brierton - 7.24.2023 If you've been keeping up with the news lately, you've probably...
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Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

Kevin Brierton - 7.20.2023 You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent...
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Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

Kevin Brierton - 7.18.2023 Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what...
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Home Prices Are Rebounding

Kevin Brierton - 7.17.2023 If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit...
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How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

Kevin Brierton - 7.13.2023 Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work...
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Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?

Kevin Brierton - 7.12.2023 If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may...
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Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

Kevin Brierton - 7.11.2023 If you’re in the process of looking for a home today,...
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Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

Kevin Brierton - 7.6.2023 One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now...
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Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

Kevin Brierton - 7.5.2023 If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying...
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Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Kevin Brierton - 7.4.2023 Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But,...
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Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

Kevin Brierton - 7.3.2023 When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability...
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Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.

Kevin Brierton - 6.29.2023 Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re...
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Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

Kevin Brierton - 6.28.2023 You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but...
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Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

Kevin Brierton - 6.27.2023 Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential...