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Your No Excuse Budget

The biggest challenge when it comes to budgeting is getting over any emotions attached to how or why we spend our money.

I want to teach you the No Excuse Budget and how it can help you take control of your money and remove the guessing game.

TIP - Its very important that you do this with anyone that you share finances with ( for example your spouse ). Doing this process alone is impactful but it doesn't work to it fullest unless you complete this together if you have a significant partner in your life.  

P.S. Can I count on you to call us when any friends, family or coworkers are looking to buy, sell or refinance a home?  We'd love to help! You can just text/call me at 480.553.8770.

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The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023

By Kevin Brierton Team | October 11, 2023

Kevin Brierton – 10.11.2023 Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish the year strong. Even though you…

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Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?

By Kevin Brierton Team | October 10, 2023

Kevin Brierton – 10.10.2023 During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to open. That’s because it would have been risky to visit with their grandchildren who may have gotten sick from school. Now that the pandemic has…

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Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have

By Kevin Brierton Team | October 9, 2023

Kevin Brierton – 10.9.2023 Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking. However, the key to a successful sale is finding the perfect listing agent to work with you throughout the process. A listing agent, also known as a seller’s agent, helps market and sell…

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Explaining Adjustable Rate Mortgages

By Kevin Brierton Team | October 8, 2023

Kevin Brierton – 10.8.2023 When it comes to mortgages, there’s a wide array of options to choose from, and one that often piques the interest of homebuyers is the adjustable-rate mortgage or ARM. But what exactly is an ARM, and how does it differ from the more traditional fixed-rate mortgage? Let’s break it down: What…

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Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks?

By Kevin Brierton Team | October 5, 2023

Kevin Brierton – 10.5.2023 The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate. As a recent article from CoreLogic explains: “As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges. In the world of real estate, one of those challenges will be the effects of natural catastrophes on…

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Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

By Kevin Brierton Team | October 4, 2023

Kevin Brierton – 10.4.2023 Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted to. Either the desire to stop renting…

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3 Powerful Ways to Combat Home Affordability Challenges in 2023

By Kevin Brierton Team | October 4, 2023

Are you worried that you can’t afford even an entry-level home in your market today? You’re not alone. According to a recent survey by Divvy Homes, only 53% of Americans are confident in any way that they’ll be able to own their own home someday. The study shows that the average American thinks it would…

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Home Prices Are Not Falling

By Kevin Brierton Team | October 3, 2023

Kevin Brierton – 10.3.2023 During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength…

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Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

By Kevin Brierton Team | October 2, 2023

Kevin Brierton – 10.2.2023 If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right now. While those market factors are important, there’s more to consider. You should think about the long-term benefits of homeownership too. Think about…

P.S. Can I count on you to contact me if you hear that a friend, family or coworker is looking to buy, sell or refinance? Call/Text 480.553.8770 - We'd be honored to help them too!