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Mortgage Rates Slowly Inching Up
Mortgage Rates Slowly Inching Up As we enter the fourth quarter of 2021, mortgage rates are trending slightly higher than the historic lows we have been experiencing. Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates are ranging between 2.875–3.125% — still offering a great …
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3rd Quarter 2021 Wisconsin Housing Stats by County
3rd Quarter 2021 Wisconsin Housing Stats by County Here is what’s happening in your market area. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year comparisons of new listings, closed sales, the median sales price and the average days on the market. …
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Home Maintenance Tips for Snowbird Season
It’s Snowbird Season! If you are relocating south for the winter, there are a few things you’ll want to do in order to prep your home for Winter. MyDwelling, one of our Shorewest companies, can help you manage your property …
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75 Years and Three Generations Later, Shorewest, REALTORS® Remains Wisconsin’s Largest Home Seller™
75 Years and Three Generations Later, Shorewest, REALTORS® Remains Wisconsin’s Largest Home Seller™ If John A. Horning were here today with us, he not only would be proud to see his dream continue for 75 years and three …
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Higher Loan Limits Help Many Borrowers
New Higher Conforming Conventional Loan Limits The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased the conforming loan limits from $548,250 to $647,200. This is great news if you’re looking to move up and purchase a luxury home in 2022. The …
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2021 3rd Quarter Update from Shorewest Leadership
To our Friends, Neighbors and Clients, The third quarter activity was robust for Shorewest, REALTORS®. Along with the market continuing to peak, we celebrated our 75th anniversary and welcomed many new agents to our Shorewest Family! As expected, the median …
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5 Tips to Keep Your Packages Secure
It’s National Package Protection Day! According to a 2017 survey, more than 25 million people had packages stolen from their property in that year alone. This holiday season, take extra precautions with your packages by following these 5 tips …
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5 At-Home Stress Relieving Activities
5 At-Home Stress Relieving Activities November 8th is International Stress Awareness Day! Shorewest, REALTORS® is well aware of the stress that home buying and selling can bring. Our agents work tirelessly to ensure an easy and stress-free process for …
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5 Chocolate Recipes for the Holidays
October 28th is National Chocolate Day! This time of year is especially known for the overload of delicious chocolate treats, whether it’s Halloween candy or classic winter dessert recipes! Below are 5 seasonal chocolate recipes you can try out this …
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Shorewest, REALTORS® Holds Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of New Menomonee Falls/Germantown Office
Shorewest, REALTORS® Holds Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of New Menomonee Falls/Germantown Office Business and community leaders, customers and Shorewest family came together on October 26 for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new Menomonee Falls/Germantown Office, located …
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