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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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My Dwelling: Milwaukee’s Premier Residential Leasing and Property Management Company

Nearly 15 years ago My Dwelling was launched as a small leasing agency for single-family homes and condos.  A customer-driven mission and specialty in connecting people to the perfect rental home, was the foundation of the business.  Since its inception, …
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State of the Market – January 2016

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The beginning of the year is a time to ponder the past while looking forward to the upcoming year. Shorewest had a strong 2015, selling almost 12,000 homes — over …
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NEW on Shorewest.com!

Search by a specific school or school district on our Map Search Feature! Search for a home in a whole new way! Introducing our Search by Schools and/or School Districts on the map-based search page! No more having to guess …
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Joseph Horning of Shorewest, REALTORS® Ranks in Top 100 of The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate 2016

Brookfield, Wisconsin.  We are pleased to share that Joseph A. Horning, president of Shorewest, REALTORS®, was recently ranked 95 on the Swanepoel 200 (SP200). The SP200 is a ranking of the top real estate industry professionals in the country and …
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Resource Video: Buyers Edition

  Fair Market, Appraised and Assessed Value Today’s video centers on those tricky terms of Fair Market, Appraised and Assessed Value. They exercise an important role in determining how much your home is worth but who regulates these features? Fair …
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The Most Appealing Aspects of Homeownership

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) just released their first issue of the Housing Opportunities & Market Experience Survey (HOME). In the report, NAR revealed what Americans believe to be the most appealing aspects of homeownership. Here is a graph showing the results:It is …
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Shorewest, REALTORS® Sweeps Real Estate Category in the Shepherd Express “Best of Milwaukee 2015”

Shorewest, REALTORS® was named Best Realtor to Buy or Sell a House, Best Realtor to Buy or Sell a Condo and also best Condo Developer. Shorewest has held the Best Realtor to Buy or Sell a House, formerly known as …
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When Is It A Good Time To Rent? NOT Now!

  A well known question is whether or not now is the time to buy a home. However you don’t often hear, “Is it a good time to rent?” That’s because it is NOT a good time to rent. The …
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MLK Day and Real Estate

Today is MLK Day, honoring one of most influential civil rights leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Looking back on Dr. King’s many timeless contributions to our society, it is important to note the legacy he left not only in …
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Home Valuation Report