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Five Interior Design Trends That Turn Off Home Buyers

If your home could talk, it might tell you, “Don’t put 10 different kinds of wallpaper on my walls!” One of the best parts about owning a house is decorating it to become your home! However sometimes making our home …
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No Matter What the Groundhog Predicts, Don’t Wait To Sell Your Home!

Is spring closer than we think? It’s time to take advantage of the seller’s market and get your home listed before the busy spring season! Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their home on …
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County-by-County Real Estate Data, January 2016

Learn what’s happening in your market area by clicking on your county link. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year and quarterly comparisons of new listings, closed sales, median sales price, active listings and months of inventory. Jump to: Brown …
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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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Shorewest Spring Cleaning Tips

The weather is finally starting to warm up so now is the best time to plan your spring cleaning to-do list!  A few items not to overlook are: Washing walls, woodwork and cabinets. Your house has been closed up for months …
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My Dwelling: Milwaukee’s Premier Residential Leasing and Property Management Company

Nearly 15 years ago My Dwelling was launched as a small leasing agency for single-family homes and condos.  A customer-driven mission and specialty in connecting people to the perfect rental home, was the foundation of the business.  Since its inception, …
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State of the Market – January 2016

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The beginning of the year is a time to ponder the past while looking forward to the upcoming year. Shorewest had a strong 2015, selling almost 12,000 homes — over …
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NEW on Shorewest.com!

Search by a specific school or school district on our Map Search Feature! Search for a home in a whole new way! Introducing our Search by Schools and/or School Districts on the map-based search page! No more having to guess …
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Joseph Horning of Shorewest, REALTORS® Ranks in Top 100 of The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate 2016

Brookfield, Wisconsin.  We are pleased to share that Joseph A. Horning, president of Shorewest, REALTORS®, was recently ranked 95 on the Swanepoel 200 (SP200). The SP200 is a ranking of the top real estate industry professionals in the country and …
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Resource Video: Buyers Edition

  Fair Market, Appraised and Assessed Value Today’s video centers on those tricky terms of Fair Market, Appraised and Assessed Value. They exercise an important role in determining how much your home is worth but who regulates these features? Fair …
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Home Valuation Report