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The Facts about Down Payment Options
Much like the current state of politics, it is sometimes difficult to get to the facts through all the noise and misinformation. I am finding this is true as we continue to see misinformation regarding homebuyers and the issue of …
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County-by-County Real Estate Data, October 2016
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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Resource Video: Buyers Edition
What is a HUD Home? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or “HUD,” may have homes available for you that you might not have considered. This informational video provides key points on what HUD oversees, what kinds of …
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Closing Costs: How Much Do They Cost?
When buying a home, costs involved include more than just the mortgage; you’ll also pay closing costs. Closing costs are also known as settlement fees and are paid when obtaining a mortgage. People representing your home-buying purchase charge you fees …
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Home Buyers Want One-Stop Shopping
A recent National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) study revealed that a vast majority of home buyers want to work with a company that offers a full-range of real estate services for one-stop shopping. 78% of home buyers said that one-stop …
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Three Down Payment Mistakes for Home Buyers to Avoid
When buying a home, it is a good idea to have a Shorewest, REALTOR® and a Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer on your side. Not only will they work with you to find the perfect home and loan, they will …
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Before you Buy, Visit the Home at These Times!
Finding the home of your dreams comes along with feelings of happiness and relief. But have you thought about feelings of annoyance? What if every morning at 4am a large jet goes over your home…would that change your mind about …
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Resource Video: Buyers Edition
How to Determine if a Home is in a Flood Zone When buying a home it is always good to get a full report of the home and its condition. One of the things you may overlook is whether or …
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Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Buy
It’s finally fall! The perfect time to shop for your new home. Home sales were on the rise in August and they don’t appear to be slowing down! 1. According to Milwaukee Business News, inventory is still low for the …
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Seven Home Buying Myths: Debunked!
Are you ready to buy a home? Not so fast! Even if you have an idea of what is included in the home buying journey, a lot of it may not be true. We are here to steer you towards …
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