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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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Preparing Your Home for Fall
As the fall season arrives, attention to various interior and exterior home-related projects may demand your attention. Before the weather gets too miserable, it’s a good idea to tackle exterior projects like window washing, lawn fertilization, gutter-cleaning, storing patio …
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County-by-County Real Estate Data, October 2016
Learn what’s happening in your market area by clicking on your county link. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year and quarterly comparisons of new listings, closed sales, median sales price, active listings and months of inventory. Jump to: Brown …
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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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Trend Watch: 2017 Paint Colors
So what is the forecasted color for 2017? It seems to be a few different colors according to different paint companies. We’ll look at four contrasting colors to see what the future holds! Sherwin-Williams If you are tired of grays …
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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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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition
Preparing Your Lawn for Winter Autumn is the ideal time to get your lawn ready for winter and to prepare your lawn for next spring. This informational video provides key points on fall lawn care to keep your lawn looking …
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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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