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State of the Market – October 2016

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The fourth quarter of the year ushers in a robust real estate market with expected seasonal leveling. According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year …
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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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It’s Time to Cash in on the U.S. Open

Not a golfer? Not a problem. You can still cash in during the 2017 U.S. Open Championship at Erin hills by renting your house during the event. The 2017 U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills will be the 117th playing of …
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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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Eight Things to Finally Get Rid of Before You Move

Congratulations! Your home is officially sold! After the bubbly is popped and the celebration has ended, some reality sets in. You now have to pack up your entire home. To make this task less daunting, we have compiled a list …
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What is a Listing Agent and What Do they Do?

Once you decide to sell your home, you need to determine who you will work with to sell it. But just what is a listing agent? A listing agent is a professional sales associate who markets your home for sale. …
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How Not to Decorate Your Home for Halloween if You Are Selling

Halloween is a time for fun, spooky decorations and some scares! But what if you are trying to sell your home? Then the decorations might be something to keep boxed up until next year. Not saying you can’t put out …
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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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2016 Best Home Trends For ROI

We all know the adage, “form follows function” and that is exactly where today’s home trends are heading. Homeowners are now requesting that each space serve its intended purpose; the days of just-for-show extravagance are over. Both millennial first-time home …
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