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Shorewest Reports: More Buyers Are Returning to the Housing Market
The housing market and the economy took a dive in 2008, where many Americans could no longer afford the mortgage payments on their homes. This resulted in a flood of housing inventory through short sales and foreclosures, with their occupants …
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Shorewest Reports: National New Home Sales Grow Over 25% In October
New numbers issued by the Commerce Department of the Federal Government indicate new home sales grew in October, up 25.4% from September. The rate of growth was the highest level in six months. Year-over-year numbers show an increase of nearly …
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Shorewest Reports: What Does a Home Buyer or Seller Look Like in 2013?
Here are some highlights from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2013 Profile of Home Buyer and Sellers. Home Buyers The typical buyer was 42 years old, where the typical first-time buyer is 31 and the typical repeat buyer was 52. …
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Ask an Agent: Determine Your Housing Needs
Welcome to Ask an Agent. If you have any real estate questions you want answered, email us at [email protected] and we’ll feature your answer on an upcoming blog post Question: How can I determine my housing needs before I begin the search? …
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Millennial Renters — Stop Throwing Your Money Away.
Millennial renters, now is the time to stop throwing your money away on rent and make a wise investment in a proven industry — real estate! Why stop renting? While renting, your money goes to a landlord, and you never …
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Ask An Agent: Mortgage Insurance
Welcome to Ask an Agent. If you have any real estate questions you want answered, email us at [email protected] and we’ll feature your answer on an upcoming blog post. Question: What is mortgage insurance and how does it work? For most homebuyers, …
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If You’re Thinking About Buying Next Spring, Don’t Wait!
If you’re a determined buyer, now could be the best time for you to start looking for a new home. Here are some great reasons to start your home search this winter. Motivated Sellers. Sellers who have listed their properties during …
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Federal Reserve Study Reveals Homeowners Net Worth is over 30 Times Greater than Renters
Since the Great Recession began and the housing market fell, homeownership was a less appealing avenue for acquiring wealth. Homeownership fell to lows as people were unable to pay their mortgages and renting became their only option. A new study …
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Ask an Agent: Earnest Money
Welcome to Ask an Agent. If you have any real estate questions you want answered, email us at [email protected] and we’ll feature your answer on an upcoming blog post. Question: What is earnest money? How much should I set aside? Answer: Earnest …
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What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Your Mortgage? Answers from Shorewest, REALTORS® and Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation
The government’s fiscal year runs from October 1-September 30, meaning that Congress’s duty to pass spending bills to fund the government must be passed by September 30 each year. This year, Congress did not come to an agreement to pass …
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