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State of the Market – January 2017

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The beginning of the year is a time to pause and reflect on the success of the 2016 market and look forward to the continued growth of 2017. According to …
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County-by-County Real Estate Data, January 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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Resource Video: Buyer Edition

What is a Mortgage Gift Letter? Saving enough money to use as a down payment to purchase a home is no easy task, especially if you are buying for the first time. Most lenders allow gifted funds to be used …
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Shorewest Tips: Cabinet Painting

Worn or outdated looking cabinets can have an adverse effect on the value of a home. According to Remodeling Magazine, the only home improvement likely to return more at resale was a minor kitchen remodel. One alternative to the often …
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2019: Five Real Estate Resolutions that Stick

So we are just getting into the first month of the New Year! How are your resolutions coming along? Some of them may be sticking and some might be done already. Here are some real estate resolutions not to give up on! …
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Resource Video: Buyer and Seller Edition

What are Title Issues? As part of the lending process, a title search is typically required as well as a title insurance policy. This is done to protect buyers and lenders from anything that could prevent the titleholder from selling …
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Four Colors to Never Paint Your Home

There are certain colors that work in the majority of homes and for the majority of palettes. These colors are typically neutral and bring a sense of care and design to your home. White and light grays have dominated the …
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Resource Video: Buyer and Seller Edition

What are Real Estate Escape Clauses? Most real estate contracts contain contingency clauses that allow the buyer or seller to end the transaction without a penalty if certain conditions cannot be met. These are commonly referred to as “escape clauses.” …
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Ring in 2017 by Selling Your Home!

A New Year means a new beginning for many families such as selling their current home and moving into their dream home. The typical “spring market” is actually now a winter market which is different than previous years. It doesn’t …
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Trend Watch: 2017 Kitchens

The beginning of 2017 signals out with the old and in with the new! Looking back at 2016 there were some great trends and some things we will be glad to see head out the door.  Let’s check out some …
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