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Join Shorewest for our Free Career Seminar on November 24, 2015

Shorewest is hiring and now is a great time to become a sales associate with us! From our employee-voted title of Wisconsin’s #1 Top Workplace to our position as Wisconsin’s Largest Home Seller™, joining Shorewest means you’ll be a part …
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Eight Tips for Fall Home Staging

  While we all may love how we decorate our own home, whether it is giant turkeys, kid’s paintings or even a simple pumpkin collection outside on the porch; our potential buyers come into our homes and try to see …
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Don’t Wait Until After the Holidays to Sell Your Home!

It’s the holiday season! So it is very tempting to wait to put up your house for sale until after all of the festivities. However that may not be the smartest decision for your home. Here are six great reasons …
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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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Weekend Project: Preparing Your Home For Winter

As much as we don’t want to mention it, winter is around the corner. If you remember, last winter brought extra low temperatures and increased heating bills. It is never good when you receive an unexpected $600 heating bill in …
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Weekend Project: How To Lower Your Electric Bill This Winter

  Winter is around the corner and temperatures are going to drop.  Saving money AND keeping your house warm can be a difficult balance, especially without making major sacrifices. How can you cut your electric bill without making major sacrifices …
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Weekend Project: How To Put Your Garden To Bed This Fall

After your last harvest of the season, it is time to get back in your garden and get everything cleaned up before the snow comes. This is an important phase in your garden — what you do now can make …
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Six Tips To Save To Buy A House

As interest rates are still low, the real estate market offers lots of opportunities to become a homeowner. However, what’s holding many people back is saving enough for a down payment. If you analyze your spending habits, you can determine …
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How To Close Your Pool For The Season

Fall has officially begun and  it’s time to close down your pool for the season. It’s important to properly close your pool to protect it from damage in the winter and result in lower maintenance when warm weather returns. Here are …
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15 Things You Need To Do To Your House Before The Year’s Over

  Before 2015 is over, here are 15 things you need to do to your house: 1. Get rid of the beige walls. Beige was in, now it’s gray. Gray is estimated to be popular for awhile now. 2. Make …
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Categories: DIY, How to


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