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Let’s Say it Again, You Don’t Need a 20% Down Payment!

We’ve been hearing throughout our lives that 20% down is the only way to buy a home. Not so fast! According to a recent survey done by Ipsos, the American public was found to still be a little confused about …
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June is National Homeowners Month!

Happy National Homeowners Month! This June let’s take a look at why now is the perfect time to buy a home! Owning a home is an important part of the American Dream and an important milestone in one’s life. Core …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition

Tips for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Today’s video centers on the hard subject of foreclosure and what you as the homeowner can do to protect yourself. This informational video provides key points if you are having a hard time keeping up …
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Best Staging Accessory: Mirrors

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what home is the fairest of them all? When selling your home, you want to present the best, neutral landscape that you can. This includes de-cluttering, cleaning and organizing all of your belongings. But what …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition

Home-Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners Today’s video centers on establishing a home-maintenance routine program to ensure that you and your family live comfortably in your new home. This informational video provides key points on what to do to maintain your …
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Selling Your Home? Six Questions to Ask Your Shorewest, REALTOR®!

  Thinking about selling your home this year? Here are the six best questions to ask your Shorewest sales associate. 1. What type of training have you had? No matter what real estate experience level, all of our associates go through …
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Moving? Four Tips for What NOT to Do!

Moving is stressful enough without everyone telling you how best to go through the process. There is planning, researching, packing and even more packing involved! With all of the chaos going on, it is important to keep sight of the …
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How to Buy a Home While Paying off Student Loan Debt

Are you or someone you know excited about today’s robust housing market and wanting to buy but stopped by student loan debt? You are not alone. According to a 2015 survey by American Student Assistance, a Boston-based nonprofit, recorded that …
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Sales are UP! Now is the Time to Sell!

The National Association of REALTORS’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that home sales were up rather dramatically over last year in five of the six price ranges they measure. Only those homes priced under $100,000 showed a decline …
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Organizing Mistakes to Avoid

Everybody loves a clean house! It’s easier to live, work and play in a place where you are not constantly being distracted by messes. Cleaning your home helps streamline efficiency, decrease headaches and makes day-to-day life easier. You may have …
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