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Millennial Renters — Stop Throwing Your Money Away.

Millennial renters, now is the time to stop throwing your money away on rent and make a wise investment in a proven industry — real estate! Why stop renting? While renting, your money goes to a landlord, and you never …
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Categories: Home Buying


Ask An Agent: Mortgage Insurance

Welcome to Ask an Agent. If you have any real estate questions you want answered, email us at [email protected] and we’ll feature your answer on an upcoming blog post. Question: What is mortgage insurance and how does it work? For most homebuyers, …
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Categories: Home Buying, Mortgage


What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Your Mortgage? Answers from Shorewest, REALTORS® and Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation

The government’s fiscal year runs from October 1-September 30, meaning that Congress’s duty to pass spending bills to fund the government must be passed by September 30 each year. This year, Congress did not come to an agreement to pass …
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Questions You Don’t Have to Ask Your Shorewest Real Estate Agent

Many real estate companies feature articles telling you which questions to ask your real estate agent before you list your home for sale. Before you ask any real estate agent, get some of the best answers about Shorewest and our …
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The State of the Market — August 2013

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The Wisconsin real estate market has been very active so far in 2013.  Home sales for the first half of the year are up over 10% while homes coming to …
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The State of the Market — May 2013

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® Throughout the first quarter, the nation saw growth in home sales and median prices. In Wisconsin, first quarter home sales were up 11% and median prices rose 5% compared with …
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Four Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Home Buyer from Shorewest, REALTORS®

Navigating the home buying process as a first-time buyer can be difficult. Be sure to avoid these four mistakes as you prepare to buy your first home, and check out our four best tips for first-time home buyers. 1. Don’t …
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Four Tips for First-Time Home Buyers from Shorewest, REALTORS®

Navigating the home buying process as a first-time buyer can be difficult. Be sure to use these four tips s as you prepare to buy your first home, and check out our four home buying mistakes on Friday. 1.) Establish …
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Categories: Home Buying


Five Tips for Buying a Green Home

Eco-friendly housing is a trend that’s strongly influencing home buyers! Some real estate agents estimate that as high as 75% of their buyers indicate they have a strong interest in buying a green home, with energy efficiency and sustainable materials …
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Categories: Home Buying


3 Great Reasons to Sell Your Home Today

The market is hot and there’s never been a better time to sell your home. Here are three great reasons that you should call a Shorewest agent today! 1. Demand for real estate is much stronger this year. The great …
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Categories: Home Selling







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