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Tag Archives: Home Buying
Shorewest Shares: Ten Reasons Why Owning a Home Is Better Than Renting
If you’re tired of your rent continuing to increase, it may be time to look into homeownership. As the great American dream of owning a home is still a goal for many, the time to act upon it may be …
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Shorewest Shares: Nine Tips For First-Time Home Buyers
Tired of renting? Now is the perfect time to purchase your own house! If you are just beginning to look for a new house, or already narrowed down your choice, you may be eager to place an offer, especially if …
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Shorewest Shares: How To Boost Your Home’s Value To Sell
Getting your home ready to sell can be very frustrating. Worry and concern may set in if your house is not up-to-date on the current trends. However, preparing your home to sell doesn’t need to cost you lots of money. …
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Shorewest Shares: How To Make Your New Place Feel Like Home
You just bought a house with the help of your Shorewest Agent and are eagerly waiting until you can move in! These 21 tips will help you make your place feel like home: 1. Make your bed. Whether that’s assembling …
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Shorewest Shares: How To Stay Safe At Home
Your home should always make you feel safe, and you can keep your home safe without an expensive home security system. Here are some tips to stay safe at home: • Know who’s there — install a peephole. A peephole …
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Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Shares: Six Reasons to Make a Larger Down Payment
When it comes to buying a home, deciding how much of a down payment to make can be a challenge. Freddie Mae and Fannie Mac recently instituted a new program only requiring a 3% down payment. However, the amount of …
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Shorewest Shares: New York Times Calls Homeownership Best Way to Build Wealth
The New York Times recently published an editorial entitled, “Homeownership and Wealth Creation.” The housing market has made a strong recovery, not only in sales and prices, but also in the confidence of consumers and experts as an investment. …
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Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Shares What The 3% Down Payment Program Means
Recent news reports have been featuring new programs announced by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac designed to stimulate more home ownership. Although details are still being worked out, both mortgage giants are intending to offer something that will only require …
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Shorewest Shares: Winter is a Great Time to House Hunt
Spring and early summer are traditionally known as the high season for home sales, while winter is often over looked. Winter can be a great time to buy a home, if you don’t mind fewer homes for sale and …
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My Best Advice to Veterans Buying Homes — A Letter from John Inzeo, Vice President of Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation
As we celebrated Veterans Day in November, we have had ample opportunities to reflect on the men and women who have served our country and preserved our freedoms. Past, present and future Veteran’s deserve our never-ending support as we …
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