Market Trends

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Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

Kevin Brierton - 7.12.2022 The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of...
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The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 7.11.2022 Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate...
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What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

Kevin Brierton - 7.7.2022 According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about...
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How Your Equity Can Grow over Time

Kevin Brierton - 7.6.2022 It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for...
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Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Kevin Brierton - 7.5.2022 Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will...
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If You’re Selling Your House This Summer, Hiring a Pro Is Critical

Kevin Brierton - 6.30.2022 It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market...
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Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

Kevin Brierton - 6.29.2022 A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their...
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A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 6.28.2022 There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share...
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Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

Kevin Brierton - 6.27.2022 You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential...
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Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation

Kevin Brierton - 6.23.2022 If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about...
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The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

Kevin Brierton - 6.21.2022 If you own a home, your net worth likely just got...
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Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans

Kevin Brierton - 6.20.2022 Today we take time to honor and recognize the past and...
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Home Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation

Kevin Brierton - 6.16.2022 Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms...
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A Majority of Consumers Say It’s a Good Time To Sell Your House

Kevin Brierton - 6.15.2022 If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling your house, you’re probably...
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Is the Housing Market Correcting?

Kevin Brierton - 6.14.2022 If you're following the news, all of the headlines about conditions...
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More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before

Kevin Brierton - 6.13.2022 Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment...
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Luxury Homes Are in High Demand

Kevin Brierton - 6.9.2022 As people realize their needs are changing, some are turning to...
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What Are the Best Options for Today’s First-Time Homebuyers?

Kevin Brierton - 6.8.2022 If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re likely balancing...
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Why the Growing Number of Homes for Sale Is Good for Your Move Up

Kevin Brierton - 6.7.2022 Are you thinking about selling your current home? If so, the...
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How Homeownership Impacts You

Kevin Brierton - 6.2.2022 June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s the perfect time to reflect...