Real Estate

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Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.

Kevin Brierton - 12.28.2022 While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your...
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Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers

Kevin Brierton - 12.26.2022 Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one...
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What Makes a House a Home?

Kevin Brierton - 12.22.2022 There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s...
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Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.

Kevin Brierton - 12.15.2022 If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year,...
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What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

Kevin Brierton - 12.1.2022 If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your...
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3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Kevin Brierton - 11.29.2022 If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the...
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Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays

Kevin Brierton - 11.28.2022 Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with...
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More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households Today

Kevin Brierton - 11.17.2022 If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings,...
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VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

Kevin Brierton - 11.10.2022 For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided...
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The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Kevin Brierton - 11.8.2022 Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a...
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Sell Your House Before the Holidays

Kevin Brierton - 11.2.2022 As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making...
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Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

Kevin Brierton - 10.31.2022 If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for...
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Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand

Kevin Brierton - 10.27.2022 If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still...
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What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?

Kevin Brierton - 10.25.2022 Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a...
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Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

Kevin Brierton - 10.24.2022 If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first...
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How to Benefit From a 1031 Exchange

Kevin Brierton - 10.21.2022 A 1031 Exchange could allow you to defer the capital gains...
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Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?

Kevin Brierton - 10.19.2022 While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data...
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The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

Kevin Brierton - 10.17.2022 With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now's the best...
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Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate

Kevin Brierton - 10.12.2022 If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to...
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Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Should Know.

Kevin Brierton - 10.10.22 As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down...