Home Financing

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What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

Kevin Brierton - 3.20.2023 Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated...
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Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

Kevin Brierton - 3.13.2023 One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you...
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4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Kevin Brierton - 3.9.2023 Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things...
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Could a Multigenerational Home Be the Right Fit for You?

Kevin Brierton - 3.7.2023 During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves...
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Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

Kevin Brierton - 3.6.2023 You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s...
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What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

Kevin Brierton - 3.2.2023 After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to...
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One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

Kevin Brierton - 3.1.2023 One of the many reasons to buy a home is that...
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Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

Kevin Brierton - 2.28.2023 Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price...
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How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Kevin Brierton - 2.23.2023 According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home...
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A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

Kevin Brierton - 2.22.2023 Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they...
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Should You Consider Buying a Newly Built Home?

Kevin Brierton - 2.15.2022 If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing...
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How Experts Can Help Close the Gap in Today’s Homeownership Rate

Kevin Brierton - 2.7.2023 As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past...
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The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

Kevin Brierton - 1.24.2023 If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple...
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Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

Kevin Brierton - 1.19.2023 One of the first steps in your home-buying journey is getting pre-approved. To...
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These 3 Tips Can Improve Your Credit Score by up to 30% 

Source: Momentifi THESE 3 TIPS CAN IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE BY UP TO 30% Your balance-to-limit...
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FIVE THINGS THAT IMPACT YOUR CREDIT SCORES

HOW ARE CREDIT SCORES CALCULATED? Your credit scores usually determine the price you pay for...
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Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Kevin Brierton - 1.17.2023 Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation....
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How much does it impact your credit score to have your credit pulled for a new lease or rental?

Having your credit checked as part of the rental application process can potentially impact your...
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Avoid the Rental Trap in 2023

Kevin Brierton - 1.4.2023 If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every...
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Wondering How Much You Need To Save for a Down Payment?

Kevin Brierton - 1.3.2023 If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, you’re likely...