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Wisconsin County-by-County Real Estate Snapshot
Here is what’s happening in your market area. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year comparisons of new listings, closed sales, the median sales price and the average days on the market.
Mortgage Preapproval: Why it’s a Crucial First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey
Mortgage rates are at historically low percentages so now is a great time to invest in yourself and buy a home. If you currently own a home but are thinking of upgrading, there are many opportunities to move up into …
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State of the Market – March 2020
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® 2019 was a robust year for the housing market in Wisconsin. Home prices continued to rise throughout the year largely in part due to fewer listings to satisfy customer demand. …
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2020 Design Trends
With the start of a new decade, many changes are taking place. In regards to design trends, 2010 brought white kitchens, clean lines and minimalistic decor. Now, there’s a shift to older, more rustic looks. While these trends may not …
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Benefits of Working in Real Estate
If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, people admire your unstoppable work ethic, and you love building relationships with people, you could be the perfect candidate for a career in real estate. In real estate, no two days are exactly alike. …
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’S FAIR HOUSING LEGACY
How Housing Played a Role in the Civil Rights Movement While most people are aware of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a Civil Rights Movement leader, fewer are familiar with the role he played in the fair housing movement. …
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Joseph Horning Ranks in Top 100 of The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate 2020
Joseph Horning of Shorewest, REALTORS® Ranks in Top 100 of The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate 2020 We are pleased to share that Joseph A. Horning, president of Shorewest, REALTORS®, was recently ranked 78th on the Swanepoel 200 (SP200). The SP200 …
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Pre-qualification vs. Pre-approval
When you’re buying a home, you do everything you can to stand out from your competition. One way to stand out in a crowd is by getting pre-qualified and pre-approved for a mortgage. You may have heard about both of …
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State of the Market – November 2019
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The first three quarters of 2019 saw strong buyer and seller activity supported by low mortgage rates and a strong economy. The quarter ended on a positive note with a …
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Four Reasons to Sell Your Home This Fall
Have you been thinking about listing your home for sale? Here are four reasons to consider selling your home this fall. Demand is Strong. The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors® shows that buyer demand remains …
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