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The Facts about Down Payment Options
Much like the current state of politics, it is sometimes difficult to get to the facts through all the noise and misinformation. I am finding this is true as we continue to see misinformation regarding homebuyers and the issue of …
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Closing Costs: How Much Do They Cost?
When buying a home, costs involved include more than just the mortgage; you’ll also pay closing costs. Closing costs are also known as settlement fees and are paid when obtaining a mortgage. People representing your home-buying purchase charge you fees …
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Three Down Payment Mistakes for Home Buyers to Avoid
When buying a home, it is a good idea to have a Shorewest, REALTOR® and a Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer on your side. Not only will they work with you to find the perfect home and loan, they will …
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Ready, Set, Sell!
Seasons may be changing but the market is still hot! It is still a great time to sell your home and make the change you have been waiting for. CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report reported that 91.1% of all mortgaged properties …
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4 Myths of Buying vs. Renting
By Guest Blogger: ABODO According to a recent report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, the past 15 years have seen a drastic shift in how Americans approach renting and owning. More people are renting, while fewer are …
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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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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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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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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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Home Equity is a Good Thing to Have!
Equity can be defined as the difference between the value of the assets and the cost of the debt owed. For example if someone owns a house worth $100,000 and owe $80,000 on the home, that home represents $20,000 or …
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