Tag Archives: real estate market
State of the Market – May 2018
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® Entering the second quarter of the year, we are in the midst of a very active, low inventory spring market. According to the National Association of REALTORS® Home Survey in …
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Dominating Wisconsin Real Estate
When it comes to Wisconsin real estate, no other company does more than Shorewest, REALTORS®. Since 1951, Shorewest has been Wisconsin’s Largest Home Seller™, selling and listing more homes than any one. Its dominating market share, community presence and years …
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Want to Buy or Sell a Home? Now is the Time!
2016 was the year of low mortgage rate and also low inventory. The average for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.65% which is the lowest annual average ever recorded by Freddie Mac going back to 1971. Since then mortgage rates …
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Ring in 2017 by Selling Your Home!
A New Year means a new beginning for many families such as selling their current home and moving into their dream home. The typical “spring market” is actually now a winter market which is different than previous years. It doesn’t …
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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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It’s Time For TRID — A Letter from John Inzeo, Vice President, Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation
It might sound like a new peace treaty, but TRID is one of the biggest changes we have seen in the mortgage industry. TRID is the acronym for the Truth-In-Lending Act/Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Integrated Disclosure (TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure). …
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State of the Market — June 2015
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® Spring season has finally arrived here in Southeastern Wisconsin. The real estate market is also back in force, with substantial growth in the early months, specifically March. Home sales increased …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyer Series — What Is The Right Purchase For Me?
There are many decisions and factors to make when purchasing a home. Trying to determine whether a single-family or condominium is best for your lifestyle can be difficult. Here are a few things to consider to decide if a single-family …
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