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Survey Says… Use a REALTOR®

A recent survey by HomeGain says that home sellers are more than twice as likely to get their homes sold if they use a real estate agent, rather than trying to sell their home on their own. 66% of home …
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What You Need to Know for the Final Walk-through

You’ve found your next home, and you are eager to close on it and start the moving process. Before everything is finalized, however, the next step is a final walk-through, at least a week before your closing date. These are …
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Free Real Estate Career Webinar – Friday, August 31

Sales from July 2012 show the Metro Milwaukee real estate market is up 29% from the same time last year according to the monthly report from Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA). Enjoy this opportunity to learn about a career in real …
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Categories: Careers


3 Members of the Shorewest Family of Companies Celebrate Anniversaries This Week

Congratulations to three members of the Shorewest family of companies who celebrated anniversaries with us this week. Christine Caponigro celebrated 21 years with our Elmbrook/Wauwatosa Office on August 20. Marilyn Burns of our Mukwonago Office celebrated 34 years and Cynthia …
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Categories: Careers


Guidelines for Future Homeowners

Many condos, townhouses and subdivisions are governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These associations help maintain shared communities, including maintenance on the common areas, as well as helping to enforce regulations that come with the property. Read. Before completing an …
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Categories: Home Buying


5 End of Summer Projects for Home Sellers

It’s hard to believe August is ending and autumn is right around the corner! Now is the time to plan out projects that need to be done before Wisconsin winter weather hits. Here are five good projects to begin now …
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Congratulations to Two Agents Celebrating 20 Years at Shorewest

Two agents this week are celebrating their 20-year anniversary with Shorewest this week. Sue Dregne of our Brookfield/Waukesha Office celebrated her 20th anniversary on Tuesday, August 14. Brian Steinke celebrated 20 years with our Lake Country Office on Friday, August …
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Categories: Careers


Free Real Estate Career Webinar – Tuesday, August 21

Sales from July 2012 show the Metro Milwaukee real estate market is up 29% from the same time last year according to the monthly report from Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA). Enjoy this opportunity to learn about a career in real …
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Categories: Careers, Upcoming Events


Shorewest Welcomes 17 New Agents in August

Congratulations to the 17 new agents and 3 employees who joined the Shorewest family this month. First Row: Nikki Nichols, South Suburban; Jamie Topaz, Menomonee Falls; Janine Adkins, Southridge; Theresa Foy, Marketing Division; Melissa Preusker, New Berlin Second Row: Cameron …
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Categories: Careers


Bathroom Makeovers for Under $1000 and How to Budget for Them

The bathroom — an oasis away from it all. Many of us dream of luxurious additions to our bathrooms including heated shower mirrors, skylights, and stain-resistant grout. Unfortunately, these changes can often come with a steep price tag. Here’s how …
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Categories: Home Improvement


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