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10 Real Life Tips before Buying Your Home
Buying a home takes research, time and some education from your Shorewest, REALTOR®. It is easy to get caught up in aesthetic of the home, for example if you don’t like the paint or hardware, but don’t forget about the …
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State of the Market – August 2016
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® Entering the third quarter of the year, we are pleased to report that the market is healthy and thriving. According to the latest report from the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, the …
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Six Reasons a Home Deal Could Fall Through
A survey done by the National Association of REALTORS® found that one in 16 home deals fall through. However there are concrete ways to avoid this happening. Your Shorewest, REALTOR® will make sure that you aware of any changes and …
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Saving for a Down Payment? Four Things to Part With!
Saving for a down payment can be an anxious thought, until you realize that the old adage of having 20% down isn’t really a constraint anymore. There are down payment options of 5% or sometimes less! Even with these amazing …
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What to Know Before Buying a Vacation Home
As you pack up your car and kids again to head to your favorite spot in up north Wisconsin, have you asked yourself, is it time for a vacation home? Do you find yourself heading to the same area, year …
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Resource Video: Buyers Edition
What is Mortgage Underwriting? Underwriting is a process lenders use to assess risk before agreeing to approve a loan. The underwriting process verifies that the borrowers, the property and the documentation all meet the lender’s requirements for the requested mortgage. Within Shorewest’s …
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A Window of Opportunity for Luxury Home Buyers
The real estate market has been very busy this year with prices rising as the demand far outpaces the supply in almost every region. However, it is a different story when it comes to the luxury market. Inventory levels …
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Resource Video: Buyers Edition
Buyer Responsibilities During the Lending Process When applying for a mortgage, everyone wants the process to be as seamless as possible. As a borrower, your biggest responsibilities are to be honest and to provide all the information your lender requires in a …
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What Can You Expect for Closing Costs?
First of all what are closing costs? Closing costs are the fees paid to third parties that helped facilitate the sale of the home. You can estimate that the closing costs will typically total two to seven percent of the …
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Thinking about Skipping Out on Title Insurance? Think Again!
Title insurance may seem like one of those extra costs that get tacked on at the end of the home-buying process, but in reality it could save you thousands of dollars! Title insurance offers protection against any problems with …
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