Home Financing

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The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

Tuesday June 10th, 2025 Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some...
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Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

Monday June 9th, 2025 For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Buying Tips If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you...
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The Big Difference Between Homeowner and Renter Net Worth

If you’re currently renting, you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for doing it. But if...
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HOW TO TELL YOU’RE DONE WITH RENTING AND READY TO BUY

Are you ready to make the leap from renter to homeowner? Buying a home may...
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Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

Wednesday June 4th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips A lot of buyers are pressing...
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Common Real Estate Terms Explained

Monday May 26th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Buying Tips If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances...
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Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First

Thursday May 22nd, 2025  For Buyers, Mortgage Rates If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably...
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What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

Tuesday May 20th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips When buying a home, you’re probably thinking...
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Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

Thursday May 15th, 2025  For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Selling Tips If you have a 3% mortgage rate,...
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Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

Tuesday May 13th, 2025  For Buyers, Buying Tips Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both...
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Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t

Tuesday May 6th, 2025  Home Prices, Economy With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock...
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The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

May 5th, 2025  Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially...
Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity - Kevin Brierton

Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

Thursday April 17th, 2025  If buying a home is on your radar – even if...

Exciting news! I’m officially a Certified Liability Advisor (CLA) through Borrow Smart University!

This certification deepens my expertise in strategic mortgage and liability management, allowing me to help...
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What Is a Mortgage Recast—and How Does It Work?

If you’ve come into a lump sum of money—maybe from a bonus, inheritance, or home...
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The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a Home

Tuesday January 14th, 2025 For Buyers, Buying Tips Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process....
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Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

Tuesday January 7th, 2025 For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Forecasts Wondering what’s in store for the housing...
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A Guide for Considering Homeownership During a Divorce

Understanding Your Mortgage Options During a Divorce: A Guide for Considering Homeownership Divorce is a...
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Overcoming Housing Market Fears

The recent headlines broadcasting mortgage rates surpassing the 7% mark have instilled a sense of...
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The Truth About Down Payments

The Truth About Down Payments If you are planning to buy your first home, saving up for...