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Why Equity Matters
It’s tempting to keep renting your residence because being a homeowner is perceived as being more expensive. But are you really saving by renting? Or are you actually costing yourself more in the long run? Recently, Freddie Mac wrote …
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Growing Through The Years
Throwback to the way home searching used to be! Some Shorewest agents and consumers remember paging through the huge binder of homes, hoping to find the right one. Other Shorewest agents remember when we were still Wauwatosa Realty Company, …
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5 Tips and Tricks for your Home to Fall into Winter
It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year! Fall! Get ready for this cozy season by making sure that your home and yard are in tip top shape. First time home buyers make sure to take note! Taking care of …
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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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Scary Things To Avoid When Buying A Home
Fall is here, which means changing colors, preparing for the winter and Halloween. Some home sellers might go into hibernation while motivated sellers will keep their homes on the market through the winter. In honor of Halloween next week, here …
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Why Now Is A Great Time To Buy A Home
Home prices and interest rates are both projected to increase and waiting could cost you more money. The Housing Opportunity Index and the Housing Affordability Index both agree that the cost of buying a home is beginning to increase. “With …
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Three Tips to Making Your Offer Stand Out
After viewing a house, you fall in love and want to make an offer. However, you find out there are competing offers. With inventory at historic lows, you have to think creatively when writing an offer. Here are three tips …
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10 Tips For Getting Settled In Your New Home
When you’re moving into a new house, the more that is done before you put the first dresser in the bedroom, the happier you and your family will be. Get off to a great start in your new home by …
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Eight Ways To Get The Home You Want
Inventory is shrinking, rates could soon rise and competition is tight, but here are eight ways to improve your chances of getting in the market and getting the home you want. 1. Know what to expect from the process. No …
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Seven Ways To Save Money On Your Move
Purchasing a house is the biggest investment you will make in your lifetime. Although you may feel like you’re constantly spending money, there are ways that you can actually save money. Here are seven ways to save money on your …
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