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Capitalize on the Market and Sell your Home!

If you have ever thought about selling your home, now is the time! The most recent Pending Homes Sales Index from the National Association of REALTORS® showed that contracts went up in December by 1.6% which is impressive in our …
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How to: Lower Your Energy Bill

In the age of technology we like to be plugged in 24/7 but that may not be so good for our home or our energy bill. When we turn off gadgets and gizmos they are still using power and sucking …
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Resource Video: Homeowner Edition

Home Improvement Projects That Need a Professional If you are considering a home improvement project, it’s important to know what jobs you can do yourself and which ones should be left to the pros. A good rule of thumb is …
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Resource Video: Buyer and Seller Edition

The Difference Between a Listing and Selling Agent In most real estate transactions, there is one agent who represents the seller and another who represents the buyer. This informational video provides key points on the differences are between the two …
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Resource Video: Buyer and Seller Edition

Transferring Utilities Whether you are a buyer or a seller, transferring utilities should be at the top of your “to do list” to avoid any interruption of services such as gas, electric and water. This informational video provides key points …
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Calling All Sellers!

Why does the market sway between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market? The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market demand. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate …
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Community Round-Up: February Festivals!

February is turning out to be milder than expected, and that means more events for Wisconsinites! Come and enjoy any number of fun community activities while being with friends and family!Winterfest & U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition Rivera Park Lake …
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Is Your Home Properly Insulated?

Home insulation is a very important function in your home.  Insulation is designed to minimize heat transfer from your home and the outside weather.  Whether it’s warm air from your home battling the cold temperature during the winter months, or …
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Want to Buy or Sell a Home? Now is the Time!

2016 was the year of low mortgage rate and also low inventory. The average for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.65% which is the lowest annual average ever recorded by Freddie Mac going back to 1971. Since then mortgage rates …
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State of the Market – January 2017

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The beginning of the year is a time to pause and reflect on the success of the 2016 market and look forward to the continued growth of 2017. According to …
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Home Valuation Report