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Getting Your Plumbing Ready for Winter

Cooler weather is coming, and those winter months can be hard on your home’s plumbing. This informational video provides key points on preventative steps you can take to avoid problems before they arise. Taking a little time now to properly …
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How To: Find a Shorewest, REALTOR® to Sell Your Home

When looking for someone to help you sell your home, a Shorewest, REALTOR® will give you the best possible experience. A Shorewest, REALTOR® is a professional who is well trained and backed by a company offering support and resources. A …
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Six Home Trends That May Not Be Worth It

We all have seen beautiful pictures of homes perfectly set up on Pinterest and wondered to ourselves, “why doesn’t my home look like that?” The truth is, our homes don’t look like that because they are wonderfully lived in! Kids, …
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Don’t Wait Until After the Holidays to Sell Your Home!

It seems to happen every year; homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes up for sale. Or homeowners, who already have their home up for sales, take a break over the holidays. Buy why would …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition

Importance of Smoke Detectors in the Home With the holidays here it is important to have smoke detectors in the home that are working. Make sure to test your smoke detectors before you start your first fire in your fireplace …
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Trend Watch: Rustic Wall Décor

One of the biggest trends right now is a style called “rustic chic”. It is a design trend that shows a weathered look can be classy and updated. We’ve seen this everywhere from shiplap, headboards and picture frames to dining …
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Before You Buy a House, Know What You Want vs. Need

Searching for a home is easier than ever with Shorewest.com. Our enhanced website provides unparalleled access to homes by interactive map, MLS number, school district and more. With all of these endless options it is important to know what you …
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It’s Time to Cozy Up!

The temperature is dropping and leaves are almost done falling. Wisconsinites are cleaning up their homes for the winter and swapping out linens and decorations for the colder months. Nothing feels better than wrapping up in a big blanket in …
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Eight Things To Do With Your Family This Fall

There are lots of great seasonal activities to do with your family before winter hits! Here’s a list of things to accomplish this weekend: 1. Go Apple Picking. After spending time together picking apples, make it a family activity to …
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Categories: Community, How to


The Facts about Down Payment Options

Much like the current state of politics, it is sometimes difficult to get to the facts through all the noise and misinformation. I am finding this is true as we continue to see misinformation regarding homebuyers and the issue of …
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Home Valuation Report