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Top Reasons Homeowners Are Selling Their Houses Right Now

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 21, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.21.2022 Some people believe there’s a group of homeowners who may be reluctant to sell their houses because they don’t want to lose the historically low mortgage rate they have on their current home. You may even have the same hesitation if you’re thinking about selling your house. Data shows 51% of homeowners have a mortgage rate…

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Watching the Stock Market? Check the Value of Your Home for Good News.

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 20, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.20.2022 While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. And that increase in…

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Will My House Still Sell in Today’s Market?

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 19, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.19.2022 If recent headlines about the housing market cooling and buyer demand moderating have you worried you’ve missed your chance to sell, here’s what you need to know. Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared, it’s just eased from the peak intensity we saw over the past two years. Buyer Demand Then and Now During the pandemic, mortgage…

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Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 15, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.15.2022 If you’re thinking about buying a home today, there’s welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate sellers’ market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over asking price to get your offer considered may be…

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Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 14, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.14.2022 The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just slowing down, or is…

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Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 13, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.13.2022 It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%.†If…

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Getting Your House Ready To Sell? Work with an Agent for Expert Advice

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 12, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.12.2022 In a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be renovated before they sell their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help you think through today’s market conditions and how they impact what you should – and shouldn’t…

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Should I Sell My House This Year?

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 8, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.8.2022 There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. But that shift actually gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall. Opportunity #1: You…

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Expert Forecasts on Mortgage Rates

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 7, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.7.2022 If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It’s true they’ve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow? As you think about your homeownership goals and decide if now’s…

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How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth

By Kevin Brierton Team | September 6, 2022

Kevin Brierton – 9.6.2022 Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is especially important. If you’re looking to increase…

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