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Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent?

It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest...
Inside Lending: Homebuilder Confidence Rises, Affordability Improves

📉 Homebuilder Confidence Rises as Affordability Improves

Inside Lending for the week of OCTOBER 20, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Sometimes you lie...
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Affordability Improves, Rates at 11-Month Low

Inside Lending – Week of September 8, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I installed a...
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Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right...
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Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Thursday July 17th, 2025 Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower...
Reasons to hire a real estate agent.

Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

When it’s time to sell your home, hiring a skilled real estate agent can be...
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Arizona Down Payment Assistance: Home in Five Advantage & HOME + Plus

Thinking of buying a home in Arizona and need help with your down payment? Here’s...
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Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

Wednesday June 4th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips A lot of buyers are pressing...
📌 FHA Loan FAQ: Do I Need a Manual Downgrade for a Decline in Self-Employment Income? Kevin Brierton FHA lender

📌 FHA Loan FAQ: Do I Need a Manual Downgrade for a Decline in Self-Employment Income?

Question:My client has W-2 income and some side self-employment income that declined by more than...
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Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

Wednesday May 14th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips Did you know? According to a recent...
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Home Projects That Boost Value

Monday May 12th, 2025  For Sellers, Equity, Selling Tips Whether you’re planning to move soon or not,...
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign - Kevin brierton

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign Tuesday April 29th, 2025  Foreclosures, Economy When it...
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Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First

Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the...
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Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out...
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The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper

There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to...
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Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today

Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your...
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One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and...
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Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges

Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs. Whether it’s a job loss, unexpected...
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Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market

Monday January 6th, 2025 For Buyers, Equity Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy...
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Finding Your Ideal Mortgage Rate: What Number Are You Waiting For?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market the last few years, you...