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Buying and Selling a Home Safely in 2020

Sell Your Home Safely in 2020 While today’s real estate market is unlike anything we’ve seen before, there are still many reasons why now is a good time to sell. Many buyers are taking advantage of the lowest interest rates …
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Wisconsin County-by-County Stats

Here is what’s happening in your market area. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year comparisons of new listings, closed sales, the median sales price and the average days on the market.


Wisconsin County-by-County Real Estate Snapshot

Here is what’s happening in your market area. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year comparisons of new listings, closed sales, the median sales price and the average days on the market.


One-Stop Shopping Makes It Easy

Buying a home can be a stressful and challenging time for many. In addition to finding a home and making an offer, there is a variety of components involved in completing a deal. Did you know that 96% of consumers …
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Big Demand for Small Homes

Movies, TV shows and celebrities often have us dreaming of owning large homes, but the reality for most people is quite different. Since 2015, the square footage of newly built houses has been shrinking, according to Yahoo Finances. This is …
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Mortgage Preapproval: Why it’s a Crucial First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey 

Mortgage rates are at historically low percentages so now is a great time to invest in yourself and buy a home. If you currently own a home but are thinking of upgrading, there are many opportunities to move up into …
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State of the Market – March 2020

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® 2019 was a robust year for the housing market in Wisconsin. Home prices continued to rise throughout the year largely in part due to fewer listings to satisfy customer demand. …
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State of the Market – November 2019

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The first three quarters of 2019 saw strong buyer and seller activity supported by low mortgage rates and a strong economy. The quarter ended on a positive note with a …
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Buying or Selling a Home During the Winter: What do you need to know

You may have heard that no one buys or sells homes during the winter months. Wrong! The fall and winter months are a great time for both buyers and sellers. Here is some advice if you’re in the market to …
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How One-Stop Shopping Makes Home Buying Easier

Buying a home can be a stressful and challenging time for many. In addition to finding a home and making an offer, there are a variety of components involved in completing a deal. Did you know that 96% of consumers …
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Home Valuation Report