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Shorewest Round Up: Real Estate Links We Love
Enjoy this weekend by catching up on some fun home-related posts from across the internet! Image courtesy of Huffington Post Homes Twitter, @HuffPostHomes See which sitcom characters would actually be able to afford their apartments with “Sitcom Cribs”. It even includes …
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Small Changes, Big Impact – Help Sell Your Home Faster
What are some of the most inexpensive ways to help your home sell faster? Follow these great tips to improve your home’s appeal and show impact! Replace your switch covers. For as little as 50 cents per cover, it’s a …
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Small Storage Solution for Every Space in Your Home
Suffering from a lack of space in your home? No matter which room, these space-saving techniques will help maximize room throughout your house. Bedroom Sometimes it feels like a squeeze to put in two bedside tables in a smaller bedroom. …
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Splurge or Save: Easy Ways to Update Your Kitchen
Cabinets Splurge: Refacing (adding new cabinet fronts and doors) can help dress up your cabinets if the layout already works in your kitchen. Save: Repaint dark, dated wood with bright, fresh paint to open up your space. (Bonus) Save: Consider …
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Shorewest’s Fireplace Safety Tips Keep You Toasty This Winter
With the wind chill and temperatures getting lower and lower, now is the perfect time to cozy up to a warm fireplace. Fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of home-heating fires, so follow these simple tips to keep you …
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Shorewest Reports: Metro-Milwaukee Snow Parking Regulations
With the huge dump of snow southeastern Wisconsin experienced yesterday, it’s officially winter and time to bust out the snow blowers and shovels. Here’s what you need to know about parking and shoveling in the Metro-Milwaukee area. MILWAUKEE 4-inch Rule. …
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Ask an Agent: Homeowner’s Insurance
Welcome to Ask an Agent. If you have any real estate questions you want answered, email us at [email protected] and we’ll feature your answer on an upcoming blog post. Question: What steps can I take to lower my homeowner’s insurance costs? There are …
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How to Entertain This Holiday Season in Your Snug Space
You might be hosting Thanksgiving or another holiday gathering soon and are worried about your smaller home accommodating friends and family. Here are some great tips to help organize your space so you spend your time enjoying your loved ones, …
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Shorewest Reports: The Remodeling Market Continues to Show Growth
The National Associated of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recently released their third-quarter publication Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP). The data within describes the current and future business conditions, and show marked improvement in almost every sub-component of remodeling activity. This is great …
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Popular Interior and Exterior Paint Colors Can Help Sell Your Home
Your paint choices say a lot about you as a homeowner. To make the best choices when you’re looking to sell your home, follow our simple guidelines to painting your home’s interior and exterior below. If you’re looking for a …
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