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Understanding Your Mortgage Options During a Divorce
Divorce is never easy. It is often painful, complicated and something that most people just want to get through. Whether you are legally separated, getting divorced, or already divorced, you may need to remove your ex from your mortgage and assume the loan on your own and you may be wondering what your options are. …
The Risks of Selling Your House on Your Own
Kevin Brierton – 10.19.2023 Are you thinking about selling your house as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO)? If so, know there’s a whole lot more time and expertise needed in that process than you might think. While the idea of doing it all by yourself might seem tempting, it’s important to recognize the challenges…
What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?
Kevin Brierton – 10.18.2023 If you’re considering selling your house right now, it’s likely because something in your life has changed. And while things like mortgage rates play a big role in your decision, you don’t want that to overshadow why you thought about making a move in the first place. It’s true mortgage rates are higher right now, and that…
How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today
Kevin Brierton – 10.17.2023 In today’s world of rising housing costs, many buyers are looking for ways to still be able to buy a home. Some of them have found a solution in multi-generational living. Multi-generational living is when two or more adult generations live together under one roof. This includes siblings, parents, or even grandparents.…
Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?
Kevin Brierton – 10.16.2023 Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below): That can feel like a little bit of a gut punch…
Why Zillow Says Fall 2023 is a Homebuying “Sweet Spot”
Kevin Brierton – 10.15.2023 Most people grow up dreaming of owning a home someday, escaping the cloud of rising rents, and building wealth through home equity. However, with the recent surge in home prices, you may be wondering if this is the smartest move today. With home prices so high, is it worth buying a…
Growing Your Net Worth with Homeownership
Kevin Brierton – 10.12.2023 Take a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know owning a home has a whole lot of…
The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 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…
Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?
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…
Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have
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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