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Are Young Adults Buying Homes Again?

A post from our friends at Keeping Current Matters. Sales of residential properties are back to the highs experienced at the expiration of the Home Buyers Tax Credit in April 2010. One of the reasons for this surge in purchasing …
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Southeastern Wisconsin Real Estate Market Data (by County)

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Shorewest’s Green Bay Office is Selling Greg Jennings’ Home!

Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver, has officially listed his home for sale with Shorewest, REALTORS®. With his contract up and entering free agency, we will very likely see Jennings play for another team in the fall. As much …
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The Digital House Hunt: Turn to Shorewest.com

Google and the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) recently released a joint study — The Digital House Hunt: Consumer and Market Trends in Real Estate. Some really important data was released about how house hunters looked for homes during 2012. …
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Green Living: Is This Housing Trend Here to Stay?

Green building and living has seen a surge in popularity since the new millennium began. While it remained an often-talked about issue before the recession, once the housing market was in trouble, living a green lifestyle took a backseat to …
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The Worst Things to Forget Before a Major Move: Part II

Last week, we showed you Part I of our “Worst Things to Forget Before a Major Move” series. This week, we’re back with the next five tips for the weeks leading up to your big move. Your utilities. The American …
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The Worst Things To Forget Before a Major Move: Part I

The weeks leading up to a big move are always full of things to do. Here’s the first part in a two-part series of the worst things to forget before a major move. Your local government. In many places, having …
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Housing Market Rebound — Current Average Home Prices Now Match 2003

New information from the S&P/Case-Shiller national home price index shows the average prices of homes in July 2012 rebounded to the same levels as July 2003. The typical home price has risen by 5.9% for 2012 to date. It marks …
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6 Tips for Moving With Your Pets

A common worry among homeowners is pet adjustment periods and knowing their pets will acclimate to their new home. By using the following six tips, you can make sure that moving with your pet is as easy as possible. Plan …
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What You Need to Know for the Final Walk-through

You’ve found your next home, and you are eager to close on it and start the moving process. Before everything is finalized, however, the next step is a final walk-through, at least a week before your closing date. These are …
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