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The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market

By Kevin Brierton Team | May 6, 2026

When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast process. Here’s what you need to realize. In every market right…

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring

By Kevin Brierton Team | May 5, 2026

Looking to buy a home this season? Here’s what you should know.  Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. There are more homes to choose from and, in many areas, sellers are more open to negotiation.  But that doesn’t mean competition is gone completely. These days, it varies a lot depending on where you’re hoping to…

More Listings. Softer Prices. Steady Demand… This Market Is Different

By Kevin Brierton Team | May 4, 2026

Inside Lending For the week of May 4, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early.” — Charles Lamb, English essayist, poet, and antiquarian NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE New listings pulled back slightly following last week’s surge, but the broader trend shows sellers continuing…

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

By Kevin Brierton Team | May 1, 2026

You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment. Here’s the good news – you didn’t.  Because the reality is, there isn’t just one perfect week to sell your house this Spring. There’s a window.…

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 30, 2026

Wednesday April 30th, 2026 For Sellers, Senior Market, Agent Value, Downsize, Selling Tips At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going…

What Realtors Gain by Partnering with a Certified Liability Advisor

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 29, 2026

Most Realtors already know how important financing is. A buyer can love the house, the location, the floor plan, and the backyard. But if the financing strategy does not fit the client’s bigger picture, the deal can become stressful fast. That is where working with a Certified Liability Advisor can be a major advantage. A…

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 28, 2026

Monday April 28th, 2026 For Buyers,First-Time Buyers,Featured,Affordability,Buying Tips According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to…

Lower Rates + More Inventory = A Window Opening for Buyers

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 27, 2026

Inside Lending – Week of April 27, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The trouble with opportunity is that it always comes disguised as hard work.”—Herbert V. Prochnow, U.S. banking executive, writer NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE New listings surged as sellers reengaged, while active inventory continued to build and asking prices softened. The spring market remains increasingly…

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today’s Housing Market

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 24, 2026

There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about, and three themes kept coming up again and again:…

Why Financial Advisors Should Care About Mortgage Planning

By Kevin Brierton Team | April 23, 2026

Most financial advisors spend a lot of time helping clients grow assets, reduce taxes, manage risk, and prepare for retirement. That all matters. But there is one area that often gets ignored, and it can have a huge impact on a client’s financial life. Their mortgage. For many families, the house is one of the…

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