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Shorewest Shares: New York Times Calls Homeownership Best Way to Build Wealth
The New York Times recently published an editorial entitled, “Homeownership and Wealth Creation.” The housing market has made a strong recovery, not only in sales and prices, but also in the confidence of consumers and experts as an investment. …
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Shorewest Shares: How to Create a Jar of Good Things
Supplies Mason Jar Paper Pen This is really quite simple, but the idea behind it is amazing. As we start each New Year, we reflect back on the previous year. Sometimes, it’s hard to remember all the good that happened …
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Shorewest Shares: DIY Olaf Snow Globes
Supplies • Mason jar • Crayola Model Magic • Artificial snow • Black buttons (three, small) • Felt (orange and white) • Googly eyes • Elmer’s glue • Cord (from the jewelry section) • Toothpicks • Hot glue gun • …
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Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Shares What The 3% Down Payment Program Means
Recent news reports have been featuring new programs announced by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac designed to stimulate more home ownership. Although details are still being worked out, both mortgage giants are intending to offer something that will only require …
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Community Spotlight: Milwaukee Holiday Light Festivals
This year, the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival celebrates its 16th year. For six weeks, the season’s best events, shows, restaurants, shopping and decorations all happen in downtown Milwaukee. Jingle Bus Tour. View some of the best sights of the season …
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Shorewest Shares: Winter is a Great Time to House Hunt
Spring and early summer are traditionally known as the high season for home sales, while winter is often over looked. Winter can be a great time to buy a home, if you don’t mind fewer homes for sale and …
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Shorewest Shares: DIY Projects with PVC Piping
Hair Dyer and Curling Iron Holder Supplies PVC Y connecter Paint/duct tape 1. Using the PVC Y connecter, spray paint or use duct tape to personalize for your style. 2. Attach to a wall, door, put under the sink or …
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Community Spotlight: A Country Christmas
Another Christmas-time favorite is Country Christmas located at the Country Springs Hotel in Pewaukee. Country Christmas is celebrating its 19th year as Wisconsin’s largest and most spectacular drive-through holiday lights event. Country Christmas is over a mile-long and features …
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Shorewest Shares: How to Sell Your Home during the Holidays
The charm of the holidays and the type of buyers that are searching for a new home during this time of year can make the holidays a perfect time to sell your home. Here are a few ways to …
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Shorewest, REALTORS® Hosts 30th Annual Christmas is for Kids
On Saturday, December 6, sales associates and employees from the Shorewest, REALTORS® family of companies gathered at Klemmer’s Banquet Hall to share the spirit of the season with approximately 300 southeastern-Wisconsin youth — painting faces, eating food and having fun. …
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