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Shorewest, REALTORS® Celebrates 70th Milestone

 Shorewest, REALTORS® celebrated an incredible milestone of 70 years in business this year. Through three generations, Shorewest has remained a steady name in Wisconsin real estate. Shorewest, REALTORS® began as a humble one-man office in the home of John A. …
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State of the Market – May 2016

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® As we enter the second quarter of the year, we reflect on the brisk start to the 2016 market. The housing market has been predictably strong but also more active …
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Complete List of Southeastern Wisconsin Farmer’s Markets!

Finally! The season of fresh farmer’s markets is upon us! Here is an interactive map to see where your neighborhood location is to get your local produce and food products. Farmer’s markets have been around for a long time and …
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Shorewest, REALTORS® Cedarburg/Grafton, Janesville/Rock County and Menomonee Falls Offices Broke Sales Records In March

The Wisconsin real estate market is on track to have its best year since 2006. Home sales continue to experience substantial growth as more and more families are looking to buy and sell their homes. We are excited to celebrate …
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Closing on Your Home? Here’s What NOT to Do!

The best part about closing on your new home is checking off the boxes. The loan is approved. The contract is signed. The title is clean. The closing date is set and all that is left is the actual closing …
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8 Laundry Room Inspirations!

Let’s face it; the laundry room is a place where we want to spend the least time possible. Wash, fold and repeat. Laundry can be boring unless we enjoy being in the laundry room! Here are some laundry room renovation …
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Shorewest, REALTORS® Named #1 Top Real Estate Workplace Five Years in a Row!

President Joe Horning Receives Top Leadership Award Brookfield, Wisconsin. Shorewest, REALTORS® is proud to have been awarded 2nd place overall for the 2016 Top Workplaces in the Large Company category of 500 or more associates by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. …
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Happy Earth Day! Five Easy Ways to Go Green!

Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, but we think it should be celebrated every day! Today especially we are working on demonstrating support for environmental protection and ways we can go green. Follow these easy steps and you will …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition

What is Eminent Domain? Today’s video centers on eminent domain or the legal process that gives federal, state or local government the power to take private property for public use. This is very important to learn about as it can …
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Majority of Americans Plan on Buying Homes in Near Future

According to the BMO Harris Bank Home Buying Report, 52% of Americans say they are likely to buy a home in the next five years. Americans surveyed for the report said that they would be willing to pay an average of …
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Home Valuation Report