Real Estate

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How to Understand Your Home Appraisal

COMPS, ADJUSTMENTS, AND THE APPRAISER'S ESTIMATE OF VALUE WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL? A home appraisal...
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On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.

Kevin Brierton - 4.14.2022 If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices...
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Why a Real Estate Professional Is Key When Selling Your House

Kevin Brierton - 4.12.2022 With today’s real estate market moving as fast as it is,...
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Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

Kevin Brierton - 4.11.2022 If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely...
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The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You

Kevin Brierton - 4.7.2022 Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over...
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Remote Work Trends Mean Flexibility for First-Time Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 4.6.2022 Today's low inventory can be challenging for homebuyers, especially if you’re looking to...
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What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home

Kevin Brierton - 4.5.2022 When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit...
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Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Today

Kevin Brierton - 4.4.2022 Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel...
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There Are Several Great Reasons To Consider Buying a Condo Today

Kevin Brierton - 3.31.2022 If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing...
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A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership

Kevin Brierton - 3.28.2022 The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today...
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What You Need To Know if You’re Thinking About Building a Home

Kevin Brierton - 3.23.2022 If you’re ready to move up, you may be trying to decide...
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The Many Benefits of Homeownership

Kevin Brierton - 3.22.2022 The past two years have taught us the true value of homeownership,...
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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Closing Costs

Kevin Brierton - 3.15.2022 As a homebuyer, it’s important to plan and budget for the...
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Which Home Improvement Projects Are Most Likely to Increase Your Home Value?

According to two recent studies on this topic, here are the top home improvement projects...
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Should You Cash-out Your Home Equity to Buy a Vacation Home?

The main problem with cashing out the equity in your primary home to buy a...
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Cost of Waiting to Buy $30,000 Mistake

Just one year of waiting to buy a house could cost you tens of thousands...