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Shorewest Shares: What To Do As A New Homeowner
You bought a house and are eager and excited to begin customizing it to your liking! However, don’t get too excited that you forget to prep before you begin your projects. Here is a list of things you should double …
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Shorewest Shares: What To Do About A Low Home Appraisal
Buying a home is a complex process, where you want all the pieces to fall together in your favor. If you’re planning on buying a new home in the near future, here are a few questions that can help you …
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Shorewest Shares: Four Unexpected Side Benefits of Homeownership
You already know about the tax benefits of buying a home, how your mortgage is cheaper than rent and how you’re creating equity. Here are four unexpected side benefits of owning your home: 1. Pride. As soon as you get …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyers Series — Negotiations and What You Should Expect
If you are a first-time home buyer getting ready to purchase a new house, negotiations are an important part of sealing the deal. But what can you expect? Here are some great tips on what to expect during a negotiation: …
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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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New Home Resource Videos on Shorewest.com
This month’s new videos include: New Mortgage Disclosure Forms New disclosure forms for mortgage transactions have been created by the federal government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. These new forms make the terms and costs of mortgage loans less confusing …
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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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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyer Series —Why You Should Buy A House
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University surveys homeowners and renters and studies their answers. Here are the top six reasons people purchased a house, according to the survey: 1. To raise children. When getting ready to purchase …
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Shorewest Shares: Five Reasons to Buy a Home Right Now
Now is a great time to buy a home. The market is heating up and interest rates are still low. The Milwaukee region is forecasted to outpace the rest of the nation with a 4.9% increase in home values, according …
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