Our Blog State of the Market – November 2017 The third quarter ended on a strong note with record summer home sales and increased median sale prices despite the low inventory of homes available. While we expect seasonal leveling in the fourth quarter, those in a position to sell … Read More Tags: Deloitte's Wisconsin Top 75, Home Sales, Housing Market, Joe Horning, Loan Officer, Quarterly Newsletter, Shorewest Realtors, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Categories: Community, First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Home Selling, Homeowner, Quarterly Newsletter, Real Estate News, Shorewest News The Truth About Federal VA Financing Sellers can be assured that buyers eligible for Federal VA financing are great buyers ready to go to closing. Veterans have earned benefits that can greatly assist them when financing a home purchase. Qualifying for the loan is no different … Read More Tags: buying a home, down payment, Home, Loan Officer, pre-approval, Purchasing, VA Lender, Veteran, WIMort, Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Homeowner, How to, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips It Never Hurts to Get a Second Opinion Much like a major medical procedure, getting financing for a home purchase is a major financial decision. We always urge home buyers to get a second opinion on their home loan. This type of Mortgage Check-Up ensures that you’re getting … Read More Tags: buying a home, Closing Costs, Home Buyer, Interest Rates, Loan, Loan Officer, Money, Mortgage, pre-approval, Second Opinion, Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, How to, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Resource Video: Buyer Edition Ways to Reduce Closing Costs Every mortgage loan incurs fees known as “closing costs” or “settlement fees.” This informational video goes over the different types of closing costs. Your Shorewest, REALTOR® is here to answer any questions you may have … Read More Tags: Buyers, Closing Costs, first time home buyer, Home, Home Buyers, Informational Video, Mortgage, Questions, Resource Videos, Settlement Fees, Shorewest Realtors Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Homeowner, How to, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Resource Video: Buyer Edition How Much Money is Required to Buy a House? The amount of money you’ll need up front to buy a house depends on a number of factors, but, in general, you’ll need to come up with enough money to cover … Read More Tags: buy a home, Costs, Finance, first time home buyer, Home Buying, Money, Questions, Resource Videos, Shorewest Realtors Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Homeowner, How to, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Resource Video: Seller Edition Should a Seller Provide a Home Warranty? Home sellers can offer a number of incentives to potential buyers. One of the most effective is a home warranty. This informational video provides key points so you can make an informed decision … Read More Tags: advice, Home Buyer, Home seller, home warranty, How To, Incentive, Potential Buyers, Resource Videos, Seller Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Home Selling, Homeowner, How to, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips County-by-County Real Estate Data, August 2017 Learn what’s happening in your market area by clicking on your county link. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year and quarterly comparisons of new listings, closed sales, median sales price, active listings and months of inventory. Jump to: Brown County, Dodge … Read More Tags: buy a home, County Data, Home, Housing, Housing Market Update, Listings, Sale Price, selling your home, Shorewest Realtors, Update, Wisconsin Categories: Community, First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Home Selling, Homeowner, Quarterly Newsletter, Real Estate News, Shorewest News Resource Video: Buyer Edition Reasons You Should Buy a Home There are many reasons why you should consider buying a home to experience the joys of homeownership. This informational video provides financial and emotional reasons to purchase a home. Your Shorewest, REALTOR® is available … Read More Tags: buy a home, buying a home, first time home buyer, Homeownership, Purchase, Resource Videos, Shorewest Realtors Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, How to, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Resource Video: Buyer Edition Why is Location Important When Buying a Home? You’ve probably heard the old real estate saying, “Location, location, location.” When you buy a home in a good location, it usually becomes a solid, long term investment. That’s why a home’s … Read More Tags: buying a home, Buying a House, first time home buyer, Location, perfect home, Resource Videos, Shorewest Realtors Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, How to, Neighborhoods, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Resource Video: Buyer and Seller Edition What are the Fiduciary Duties of a Real Estate Agent? In a real estate transaction, the relationship between a real estate agent and their client is called a fiduciary relationship. This informational video provides key points that explain whether the … Read More Tags: Buyer, Fiduciary Duties, Home, House, real estate agent, Relationship, Resource Videos, sales associate, Seller, Shorewest Realtors Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Home Selling, Homeowner, How to, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Page 7 of 18« First‹ Previous34567891011Next ›Last »