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Where are Mortgage Rates Going?

Home buyers have enjoyed historically low mortgage rates and an improving economy in the past few years. In this type of financial climate, the question of would mortgage rates increase became how much would rates increase in 2017? When the …
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Resource Video: Homeowner Edition

Factors That Can Depreciate Home Values A variety of factors can cause a home to depreciate in value… and some of these factors are beyond the control of the homeowner. This informational video provides key points on what common things …
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Resource Video: Homeowner Edition

Digital Upgrades for Your Home It seems that most things in our lives are switching over to digital, so why wouldn’t your home? Smart technology for your home has become more affordable and accessible in recent years, which is great …
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Resource Video: Seller Edition

Should Appliances Be Included in the Sales Price of a Home? When you sell your home, your Shorewest, REALTOR® will ask what items will be included or excluded in the sale. When it comes to things like appliances, deciding whether …
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Resource Video: Homeowner Edition

The Importance of Proper Attic Ventilation Most homeowners don’t realize how important it is to properly ventilate their attic. Simply put, the better you ventilate your attic, the longer your roof will last and the better your home’s heating and …
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County-by-County Real Estate Data, May 2017

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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Rental Car Insurance, Is It Necessary?

At vacation time, do you dread approaching the rental car counter because you’re unsure about whether or not to purchase the waiver/supplemental insurance? A seemingly simple decision can become overwhelming as you consider conflicting advice from credit card companies, the …
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President Joe Horning Named Chairman of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™ Board

-Shorewest, REALTORS® Receives Top Individual Honor at Global Real Estate Conference- Joe Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS®, has been elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. Horning will provide member input …
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State of the Market – May 2017

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® Entering the second quarter of the year, we are in the midst of a very active, tight inventory spring market. Home sales in Southeastern Wisconsin are up 3.9% and prices …
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Resource Video: Seller Edition

The Seller’s Role in the Home Selling Process Have you ever wondered what the seller does during the home selling process? Many first-time home buyers have experienced a real estate transaction as a buyer but never from the seller’s side, …
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Home Valuation Report