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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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Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 13, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 7.13.2022 If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you likely have one question on the top of your mind: should I buy right now, or should I wait? While no one can answer that question for you, here’s some information that could help you make your decision. The Future of Home Price Appreciation Each…

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Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 12, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 7.12.2022 The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the…

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The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 11, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 7.11.2022 Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year rate was down…

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What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 7, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 7.7.2022 According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow down the economy. All…

Bidding Wars Decline (But Remain Strong) During This Summer’s Home Buying Season

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 6, 2022

Your Guide to the Housing & Mortgage Markets 61% OF OFFERS IN TODAY’S HOUSING MARKET FACE BIDDING WARSSource: Redfin WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE HOUSING MARKET RIGHT NOW? Bidding wars declined in recent months from a high 71% of offers down to 61% of offers, according to Redfin data. Meanwhile, mortgage rates have jumped by over 2%…

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How Your Equity Can Grow over Time

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 6, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 7.6.2022 It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record amounts of housing wealth.†That’s great for your home’s…

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Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

By Kevin Brierton Team | July 5, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 7.5.2022 Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sense of prosperity – are universal. That’s why, for many people, homeownership remains a key part of the American dream. Your home is your stake in the community,…

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If You’re Selling Your House This Summer, Hiring a Pro Is Critical

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 30, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.30.2022 It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market has been over the past two years, to consider selling your home on your own. But today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate…

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Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 29, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.29.2022 A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good news is there are many down payment…

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A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

By Kevin Brierton Team | June 28, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 6.28.2022 There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited number of homes for sale and the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. But those two things have…

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!