Home Financing

Look Beyond Rates: The Keys to Picking the Right Mortgage Lender
September 6, 2023
In an environment where mortgage rates are rising, many homebuyers decide that getting the lowest...

Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future
September 6, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 9.6.2023 If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close...

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
August 22, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 8.22.2023 If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may...

Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell
August 15, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 8.15.2023 If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or...

Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
August 7, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 8.7.2023 If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the...

How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates
August 3, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 8.3.2023 When you read about the housing market in the news, you...

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home
August 2, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 8.2.2023 If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home,...

Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
July 26, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 7.26.2023 While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind...

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates
July 19, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 7.19.2023 If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you...

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal
July 18, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 7.18.2023 Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what...

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home
July 5, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 7.5.2023 If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying...

Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today
July 3, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 7.3.2023 When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability...

Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash
June 28, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 6.28.2023 You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but...

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores
June 22, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 6.22.2023 If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your...

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.
June 19, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 6.19.2023 If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably...

A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity
June 14, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 6.14.2023 You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner...

Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates
June 13, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 6.13.2023 If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are...

Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
June 12, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 6.12.2023 Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing....

The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High
June 7, 2023
Kevin Brierton - 6.7.2023 Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As...