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Why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Home!
Many times, the holidays are seen as a slow time in real estate. However if you are thinking about buying a home, now is actually the best time! Mortgage rates have been hovering around 3.5% since June, and in November …
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Getting Your Plumbing Ready for Winter
Cooler weather is coming, and those winter months can be hard on your home’s plumbing. This informational video provides key points on preventative steps you can take to avoid problems before they arise. Taking a little time now to properly …
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How To: Find a Shorewest, REALTOR® to Sell Your Home
When looking for someone to help you sell your home, a Shorewest, REALTOR® will give you the best possible experience. A Shorewest, REALTOR® is a professional who is well trained and backed by a company offering support and resources. A …
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Six Home Trends That May Not Be Worth It
We all have seen beautiful pictures of homes perfectly set up on Pinterest and wondered to ourselves, “why doesn’t my home look like that?” The truth is, our homes don’t look like that because they are wonderfully lived in! Kids, …
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Don’t Wait Until After the Holidays to Sell Your Home!
It seems to happen every year; homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes up for sale. Or homeowners, who already have their home up for sales, take a break over the holidays. Buy why would …
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Before You Buy a House, Know What You Want vs. Need
Searching for a home is easier than ever with Shorewest.com. Our enhanced website provides unparalleled access to homes by interactive map, MLS number, school district and more. With all of these endless options it is important to know what you …
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State of the Market – October 2016
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The fourth quarter of the year ushers in a robust real estate market with expected seasonal leveling. According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year …
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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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It’s Time to Cash in on the U.S. Open
Not a golfer? Not a problem. You can still cash in during the 2017 U.S. Open Championship at Erin hills by renting your house during the event. The 2017 U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills will be the 117th playing of …
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Resource Video: Buyers Edition
What is a HUD Home? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or “HUD,” may have homes available for you that you might not have considered. This informational video provides key points on what HUD oversees, what kinds of …
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