Market Trends

A view of houses and cars in the evening.

Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past

Kevin Brierton - 6.1.2022 In today’s housing market, many are beginning to wonder if we’re...
Two white paper cut outs of a quote on a blue background

What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for the Housing Market?

Kevin Brierton - 5.31.2022 If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, you’re at an exciting decision point....
A picture of kevin brierton and the words where a housing bubble ?

Is There a Housing Bubble?

FOUR REASONS WHY THERE'S NOT A HOUSING BUBBLE IN THE US1 UNDER-SUPPLY OF HOUSES TODAY...
A large home with palm trees in the front yard.

Why Summer Is a Great Time To Buy a Vacation Home

Kevin Brierton - 5.26.2022 You may be someone who looks forward to summer each year...
A wooden model of a house on top of a table.

How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits the Economy and Your Community

Kevin Brierton - 5.25.2022 If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, chances are you’re focusing on the...
A bag of money sitting in front of some houses.

Sellers Have an Opportunity with Today’s Home Prices

Kevin Brierton - 5.24.2022 As mortgage rates started to rise this year, many homeowners began to wonder...
A picture of kevin brierton and the words 4 4. 9 % homeowners are low equity rich

44.9% of Homeowners Are Now Equity Rich

NEARLY HALF OF FINANCED US HOMES ARE NOW WORTH DOUBLE THEIR LOAN AMOUNT Home price...
A white picket fence with trees in the background.

Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence

Kevin Brierton - 5.17.2022 If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising...
A woman smiling while standing next to another person.

If You’re a Homeowner, You Have Incredible Leverage When You Sell Today

Kevin Brierton - 5.16.2022 In today’s housing market, homeowners have a great opportunity to sell their...
Two people sitting on a porch with one of them talking.

What You Actually Need To Know About the Number of Foreclosures in Today’s Housing Market

Kevin Brierton - 5.12.2022 While you may have seen recent stories about the volume of...
A house with flowers in the yard

Are There More Homes Coming to the Market?

Kevin Brierton - 5.11.2022 According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), one of the...
A woman in yellow shirt holding a cell phone.

Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say.

Kevin Brierton - 5.10.2022 Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or...
Three arrows are shown in a row on the wall.

How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

Kevin Brierton - 5.9.2022 If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand...
A person is holding onto something in their hand

Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

Kevin Brierton - 5.3.2022 With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers...
A shovel is being used to collect coins from a plant.

Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners

Kevin Brierton - 5.2.2022 If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great...
A chair in front of the stairs and window.

What You Need To Know About Selling in a Sellers’ Market

Kevin Brierton - 4.28.2022 Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely...
A woman sitting at a table with a cup of coffee.

Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

Kevin Brierton - 4.25.2022 If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about...
A house with bubbles coming out of the window.

Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop

Kevin Brierton - 4.21.2022 Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream....
A woman sitting in front of a laptop computer.

How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer

Kevin Brierton - 4.20.2022 In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate...
A man and woman hugging in front of a window.

Is It Time To Buy a Smaller Home?

Kevin Brierton - 4.18.2022 Life events can have a major impact on what you need...