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Buying a Home can be Scary…Until you know the Facts!
What is keeping you from purchasing your first home? Is it the money? The commitment? Whatever your reason, Shorewest is here to alleviate those fears! 36% of Americans think they need a 20% down payment to buy a home. However …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyers Series — Negotiations and What You Should Expect
If you are a first-time home buyer getting ready to purchase a new house, negotiations are an important part of sealing the deal. But what can you expect? Here are some great tips on what to expect during a negotiation: …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyers Series — Four Things To Look For In A House
When you’re a first-time home buyer, buying a home may be overwhelming and confusing. Sellers can use cover-up techniques to make their property look better than it really is (Think: covering up ruined hardwood floors with a rug). It’s important …
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Shorewest Shares: What To Do As A New Homeowner
You are a new homeowner and are eager and excited to begin customizing your new abode to your liking! However, don’t get too excited that you forget to the basics of homeownership before you begin your projects. Here is a list …
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New Home Resource Videos on Shorewest.com
This month’s new videos include: New Mortgage Disclosure Forms New disclosure forms for mortgage transactions have been created by the federal government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. These new forms make the terms and costs of mortgage loans less confusing …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyer Series — What Is The Right Purchase For Me?
There are many decisions and factors to make when purchasing a home. Trying to determine whether a single-family or condominium is best for your lifestyle can be difficult. Here are a few things to consider to decide if a single-family …
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Shorewest Shares: Garden Tips —Three Ways to Naturally Kill Weeds
Spring has already arrived in Southeastern Wisconsin — flowers are blooming, lawns are being mowed and weeds are in now in season. You can get rid of your weeds with chemicals, but you are also tainting the ground with poison, …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyer Series —Why You Should Buy A House
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University surveys homeowners and renters and studies their answers. Here are the top six reasons people purchased a house, according to the survey: 1. To raise children. When getting ready to purchase …
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Shorewest Shares: Three Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home
You’re ready to sell your home, but where do you start? It’s easy to get caught up in looking forward to moving and getting settled in your new home. Don’t let that momentum ruin your chances of selling your current …
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Cedarburg/Grafton Office Breaks Sales Record in March
The housing market has truly rebounded in the past few years, with more families looking to buy and sell their homes than we’ve seen in many years. At Shorewest, REALTORS®, we’re seeing record growth and sales this year and are …
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