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Make Your Equity Work for You
Relocating to a new home can be exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to calculating your upcoming costs. One of the best tools to facilitate the move into your next home is equity. Understanding and leveraging your home equity …
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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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State of the Market — June 2015
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® Spring season has finally arrived here in Southeastern Wisconsin. The real estate market is also back in force, with substantial growth in the early months, specifically March. Home sales increased …
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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: Tips For Keeping Your Electric Bill Low During The Summer
Summer will be here before we know it and now’s the time to prepare. Here are seven ways to keep your electric bill low during the summer: Air conditioner. Your air conditioner may account for 40% of your electric bill …
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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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Shorewest Shares: Five Reasons to Buy a Home Right Now
Now is a great time to buy a home. The market is heating up and interest rates are still low. The Milwaukee region is forecasted to outpace the rest of the nation with a 4.9% increase in home values, according …
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Shorewest Shares: Cheap Curb Appeal Updates
Whether you are getting ready to sell your home, or just looking to make some critical improvements, improving your curb appeal is easy and affordable. Adding curb appeal to your home makes it easier to sell, but can also add …
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Shorewest Shares: How to Save Energy and Boost Your Home’s Resale Value
Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom may add to your home’s resale value, but energy-efficient upgrades add value AND save you money on your monthly utility bills. Here’s how you can save energy and boost your home’s resale value: • Replace …
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