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5 End of Summer Projects for Home Sellers

It’s hard to believe August is ending and autumn is right around the corner! Now is the time to plan out projects that need to be done before Wisconsin winter weather hits. Here are five good projects to begin now …
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Mortgage Rates for Summer 2012 at an All Time Low

Mortgage rates have been falling throughout summer 2012 and continue to entice potential buyers. Surveys have shown 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 3.57%, falling from the previous month’s average of 3.71%. In July 2011, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.60%. The 15-year …
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A Fresh Coat Can Lead to a Fresh Look

One of the easiest ways to get a home ready to sell or to personalize a room in your new home is a fresh coat of paint. Here are 10 tips to help ensure a perfect paint job. Use a …
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9 Things to Pack Carefully – Most Likely To Get Broken During a Move

One of the many details to consider during a move is how to pack, and it’s something that often gets rushed. We’ve brought you a list of things most likely to get broken during a move so you can be …
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Largest One-Month Homebuilder Confidence Gain in 10 years

Homebuilder confidence rose six points in July, according to a new report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This is the largest recorded increase in a decade.  In conjunction, the Home Price Index reached its highest point on …
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Pools: Yay or Nay?

Wisconsin’s hot weather streak has us thinking about one thing: where is the nearest pool?  The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals say around 4.7 million U.S. homes have in-ground pools.  What are the benefits to having a pool on …
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9 Shade-Loving Plants

Homeowners often look in summer to spruce up their yards during the buying season or to beautify their space.  To increase curb appeal, try planting some of these shade friendly plants that can easily fill space under trees.  For more …
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Experts Say Housing Prices Are About to Turn

Experts Say Housing Prices Are About to Turn Each quarter the independent research and consulting firm Pulsenomics conducts a survey of economists, investments strategists, and housing market analysts about their expectations for the housing market over the next five years. …
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Free Real Estate Career Webinar – Thursday, June 21

The real estate market is up — start your career in real estate today! Sales from May 2012 show the real estate market is up 18.9% from the same time last year according to the monthly report from Wisconsin REALTORS® …
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Shorewest.com Visitors are Up!

Are you thinking about buying or selling a home? NOW is the time to move forward. Recently, we have received a 31% increase in visitors to Shorewest.com compared with our monthly daily average in February 2010, according to our business …
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