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Reduce Your Household’s Carbon Footprint

  Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by your actions. If we all make efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, we would see slowed climate change, improvement in …
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Trend Alert! The Grandmillennial

  Design trends are cyclical, and we see them resurface every few decades. Even fads you never thought you’d see again, like embroidered linens, floral wallpaper and your grandmother’s china, are making their way back into fashion.  As each generation …
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Inspiring Exterior Renovation Projects to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

  There are many ways to raise the value of your home, one of them being to boost its curb appeal. If your house looks great from the outside and catches the eye of potential buyers, they’re much more likely …
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4th Quarter Housing Stats in Wisconsin

Here is what’s happening in your market area. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year comparisons of new listings, closed sales, the median sales price and the average days on the market. Jump to: Brown County, Dodge County, Door County,  Jefferson County, Kenosha County, Kewaunee County, Milwaukee …
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Is Your Home Meeting Your Needs?

  The global pandemic has caused a total lifestyle change for a lot of us. Many Americans are looking to relocate as a result of more permanent work from home situations.This trend is being referred to as the “Large Migration,” …
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6 Tips For Prepping Your Home For Sale

  Preparing to sell your home requires a thoughtful approach, especially since it is one of your largest financial assets. Most buyers today are looking for a home they can move into without doing a lot of work. That’s why …
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Benefits of Being a Homeowner

  Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you may ever make. It affects not only your finances, but also your lifestyle. While it can be an intimidating process, homeownership provides a number of benefits. Long-term Investment Property …
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75 Years Shorewest

  Shorewest, REALTORS® is celebrating 75 years! Throughout the past seven and a half decades, we have served Wisconsin families with their housing needs while providing excellent customer care. We are proud that through three generations, Shorewest has remained the …
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Q4 Update From Shorewest Leadership

To our Friends, Neighbors and Clients, In a year full of personal challenges and lifestyle changes, homeownership provided many with security. The way we view our homes changed when they became our office, school, recreation center and so much more. …
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In Remembrance of Donald F. Horning

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Don Horning. Don was an incredible person and a leader in our family of companies for over 60 years. He was respected throughout the industry and was honored with …
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