Tag Archives: buying a home

Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyers Series — Four Things To Look For In A House

When you’re a first-time home buyer, buying a home may be overwhelming and confusing. Sellers can use cover-up techniques to make their property look better than it really is (Think: covering up ruined hardwood floors with a rug). It’s important …
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Categories: Home Buying


Shorewest Shares: What To Do As A New Homeowner

You are a new homeowner and are eager and excited to begin customizing your new abode to your liking! However, don’t get too excited that you forget to the basics of homeownership before you begin your projects. Here is a list …
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New Home Resource Videos on Shorewest.com

  This month’s new videos include: New Mortgage Disclosure Forms New disclosure forms for mortgage transactions have been created by the federal government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. These new forms make the terms and costs of mortgage loans less confusing …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyer Series — What Is The Right Purchase For Me?

There are many decisions and factors to make when purchasing a home. Trying to determine whether a single-family or condominium is best for your lifestyle can be difficult. Here are a few things to consider to decide if a single-family …
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Categories: Home Buying


Shorewest Shares: Garden Tips —Three Ways to Naturally Kill Weeds

Spring has already arrived in Southeastern Wisconsin — flowers are blooming, lawns are being mowed and weeds are in now in season. You can get rid of your weeds with chemicals, but you are also tainting the ground with poison, …
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Categories: DIY, Home Improvement


Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyer Series —Why You Should Buy A House

The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University surveys homeowners and renters and studies their answers. Here are the top six reasons people purchased a house, according to the survey: 1. To raise children. When getting ready to purchase …
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Shorewest Shares: Three Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home

You’re ready to sell your home, but where do you start? It’s easy to get caught up in looking forward to moving and getting settled in your new home. Don’t let that momentum ruin your chances of selling your current …
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Categories: Home Selling


Cedarburg/Grafton Office Breaks Sales Record in March

The housing market has truly rebounded in the past few years, with more families looking to buy and sell their homes than we’ve seen in many years. At Shorewest, REALTORS®, we’re seeing record growth and sales this year and are …
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Categories: Real Estate News


Shorewest Shares: Five Reasons to Buy a Home Right Now

Now is a great time to buy a home. The market is heating up and interest rates are still low. The Milwaukee region is forecasted to outpace the rest of the nation with a 4.9% increase in home values, according …
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Categories: Home Buying


Shorewest Shares: Six Things To Do When Moving Into A New House

You purchased your dream home through your Shorewest Agent and can’t wait to get into your new space! But before you move in, there are a few things you still need to do. Here are six things to do when …
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Categories: Home Buying







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