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Tag Archives: Home Buying
How to Save Money For a Down Payment
After reading our post from before, (How Long Does It Take To Save A Down Payment?) it is easy to see that saving for a down payment is not only feasible but it is practical as well! Thanks to the …
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Timehop: First YouTube Video
Shorewest, REALTORS® posted our first YouTube video featuring one of our commercials from the 1990’s. It sets a hilarious scene of someone learning how to yodel quite loudly while disturbing their entire neighborhood. You can see the neighbor’s unsatisfied looks …
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Timehop: 70 years ago
This is one of the first listings taken by Mr. John A. Horning in 1946. It was listed for just $23,250! Today that same house has an estimated tax value of over $281,000! That’s a 1,121% increase in almost 70 …
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A Deal is a Deal is a Deal?
In the world of online shopping Cyber Monday reigns supreme. It is hard to find another day during the year that people can take advantage of the kinds of deals that are available during this Internet sensation. But which deals …
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Growing Through The Years
Throwback to the way home searching used to be! Some Shorewest agents and consumers remember paging through the huge binder of homes, hoping to find the right one. Other Shorewest agents remember when we were still Wauwatosa Realty Company, …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyers Series — Four Things To Look For In A House
When you’re a first-time home buyer, buying a home may be overwhelming and confusing. Sellers can use cover-up techniques to make their property look better than it really is (Think: covering up ruined hardwood floors with a rug). It’s important …
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Shorewest Shares: What To Do As A New Homeowner
You are a new homeowner and are eager and excited to begin customizing your new abode to your liking! However, don’t get too excited that you forget to the basics of homeownership before you begin your projects. Here is a list …
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New Home Resource Videos on Shorewest.com
This month’s new videos include: New Mortgage Disclosure Forms New disclosure forms for mortgage transactions have been created by the federal government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. These new forms make the terms and costs of mortgage loans less confusing …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyer Series —Why You Should Buy A House
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University surveys homeowners and renters and studies their answers. Here are the top six reasons people purchased a house, according to the survey: 1. To raise children. When getting ready to purchase …
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Shorewest Shares: Three Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home
You’re ready to sell your home, but where do you start? It’s easy to get caught up in looking forward to moving and getting settled in your new home. Don’t let that momentum ruin your chances of selling your current …
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