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Trend Watch: Quartz Countertops
Is granite king anymore? Not since quartz moved in! Say hello to the new reigning countertop material. In 2015, 89% of National Kitchen and Bath Association members said that they used quartz in their kitchen remodeling projects. Meanwhile the use …
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Home Improvement Blunders for Buyers to Watch Out for
Not all things on the report should cause red flags or cause the buyer to back out. However here are four projects that might need a further look before going any farther in the buying process: 1. Improperly installed decks. …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition
What is a Quitclaim Deed? A “deed” transfers ownership of a property from one party to another. Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds are the two most common kinds. This informational video provides key points on the difference between warranty and …
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How to Answer Six Questions You Might Hear at an Open House
This weekend you may have a list of open houses you want to hit, or maybe you are on your way to do some errands and stop at an open house just to see the inside of that beautiful home …
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Baby Boomers: What’s the Next Move?
Economists are seeing a few different moves that baby boomers are making when it comes to the real estate market. Some baby boomers want to stay in their home, but at what cost? Almost a quarter of baby boomers recently …
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The Numbers are In! Buying is Still Cheaper than Renting!
Looking at the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, we can see that homeownership is still cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage! Not only that, but it is 36% cheaper nationwide! Wisconsin is up there …
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10 Real Life Tips before Buying Your Home
Buying a home takes research, time and some education from your Shorewest, REALTOR®. It is easy to get caught up in aesthetic of the home, for example if you don’t like the paint or hardware, but don’t forget about the …
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State of the Market – August 2016
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® Entering the third quarter of the year, we are pleased to report that the market is healthy and thriving. According to the latest report from the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, the …
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Six Reasons a Home Deal Could Fall Through
A survey done by the National Association of REALTORS® found that one in 16 home deals fall through. However there are concrete ways to avoid this happening. Your Shorewest, REALTOR® will make sure that you aware of any changes and …
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Selling Your Home but Not Ready to Move? Here is Your Answer!
A rent-back agreement is a legally binding agreement between yourself and the people who are buying your home. It puts into terms the conditions to which you both have settled upon, for example, how long you will be staying after …
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