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Update from Shorewest, REALTORS®

To Our Valued Customers & Friends, We wanted to reach out and update you on the current real estate market. In Governor Evers’, “Safer at Home” emergency order, real estate, mortgage and title services are defined as essential businesses under …
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Here Are the Top Renovations for Maximum Return on Investment

Are you planning to sell your home this year? Have you wondered what home renovations will get you the most return on your investment? Regardless of how long you’re planning on staying in your current home, it’s smart to be …
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Wisconsin County-by-County Real Estate Snapshot

Here is what’s happening in your market area. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year comparisons of new listings, closed sales, the median sales price and the average days on the market.


Mortgage Preapproval: Why it’s a Crucial First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey 

Mortgage rates are at historically low percentages so now is a great time to invest in yourself and buy a home. If you currently own a home but are thinking of upgrading, there are many opportunities to move up into …
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State of the Market – March 2020

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® 2019 was a robust year for the housing market in Wisconsin. Home prices continued to rise throughout the year largely in part due to fewer listings to satisfy customer demand. …
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2020 Design Trends

With the start of a new decade, many changes are taking place. In regards to design trends, 2010 brought white kitchens, clean lines and minimalistic decor. Now, there’s a shift to older, more rustic looks. While these trends may not …
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Benefits of Working in Real Estate

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, people admire your unstoppable work ethic, and you love building relationships with people, you could be the perfect candidate for a career in real estate. In real estate, no two days are exactly alike. …
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’S FAIR HOUSING LEGACY

How Housing Played a Role in the Civil Rights Movement While most people are aware of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a Civil Rights Movement leader, fewer are familiar with the role he played in the fair housing movement. …
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Joseph Horning Ranks in Top 100 of The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate 2020

Joseph Horning of Shorewest, REALTORS® Ranks in Top 100 of The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate 2020 We are pleased to share that Joseph A. Horning, president of Shorewest, REALTORS®, was recently ranked 78th on the Swanepoel 200 (SP200). The SP200 …
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Pre-qualification vs. Pre-approval

When you’re buying a home, you do everything you can to stand out from your competition. One way to stand out in a crowd is by getting pre-qualified and pre-approved for a mortgage. You may have heard about both of …
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