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Ring in 2017 by Selling Your Home!

A New Year means a new beginning for many families such as selling their current home and moving into their dream home. The typical “spring market” is actually now a winter market which is different than previous years. It doesn’t …
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Joseph Horning of Shorewest, REALTORS® Ranks in Top 100 of The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate 2017

We are pleased to share that Joseph A. Horning, president of Shorewest, REALTORS®, was recently ranked 91 on the Swanepoel 200 (SP200) and the only person from Wisconsin in the top 100. The SP200 is a ranking of the top real …
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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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Shorewest, REALTORS® Continually Ranks At the Top in the Greater Milwaukee Area

Brookfield-based Real Estate Company Recognized for Strong Community Business Shorewest, REALTORS® recently received the 2016 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Choice Award in the “Real Estate” category. Shorewest also recently made the Deloitte Wisconsin Top 75, an annual ranking and recognition of …
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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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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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Shorewest, REALTORS® Unveils Improved and Remodeled Website

Shorewest.com features a fresh modern display for an enhanced user experience! Shorewest, REALTORS®, Wisconsin’s Largest Home Seller™, has launched its newly remodeled website – shorewest.com. The enhanced design provides an easy and even more user-friendly visit for home buyers and …
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Three Down Payment Mistakes for Home Buyers to Avoid

When buying a home, it is a good idea to have a Shorewest, REALTOR® and a Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer on your side. Not only will they work with you to find the perfect home and loan, they will …
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