Home Buying

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2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers

Kevin Brierton - 1.17.2024 If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a...
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Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home

Kevin Brierton - 1.16.2024 Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t...
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HOW TO CALCULATE THE AFTER-TAX COST OF YOUR MORTGAGE 

Kevin Brierton - 1.15.2024 YOUR COST OF BORROWING MAY BE LOWER THAN YOU THINK Homeowners...
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Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream

Kevin Brierton - 1.15.2024 Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at...
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WHEN IS MORTGAGE INTEREST TAX DEDUCTIBLE? 

Kevin Brierton - 1.12.2024 CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, MORTGAGE INTEREST IS NOT ALWAYS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. HERE'S...
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The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth

Kevin Brierton - 1.11.2024 If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this...
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Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

Kevin Brierton - 1.10.2024 If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump...
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Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Kevin Brierton - 1.9.2024 If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years,...
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What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power

Kevin Brierton - 1.8.2024 If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage...
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2023 Housing Market in Review: Looking Back on a Rough Year for Buyers

Kevin Brierton - 1.5.2024 Things are finally turning around for the better as far as...
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Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer

Kevin Brierton - 1.4.2024 If you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial...
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Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions

Kevin Brierton - 1.3.2024 If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer...
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3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024

Kevin Brierton - 1.1.2024 If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024,...
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What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024

Kevin Brierton - 12.28.2023 If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for...
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Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step

Kevin Brierton - 12.27.2023 If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year,...
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Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score

Kevin Brierton - 12.26.2023 As the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be...
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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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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...