News from Wisconsin's Largest Home Seller
State of the Market – January 2018
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The beginning of the year is a time to pause and reflect on the success of the 2017 real estate market and look forward to continued growth in 2018. We …
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A Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer is the Whole Package
A Wisconsin Mortgage Loan Officer is many things and all of them are of a benefit to you as a client. Loan Officers are: Convenient. Loan Officers are available to fit your schedule — days, evenings and weekends. Innovative. They …
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Know Before You Owe
Lenders are packaging pre-approvals in many different ways today. Some are using rockets, colored buttons, fancy names and clever animation. We believe consumers are better off armed with more facts and less flash…after all, the real issue is, can you …
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County-by-County Real Estate Data, November 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 …
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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 …
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Shorewest, Realtors® Ranks in Deloitte 2017 Wisconsin Top 75
Brookfield-based Real Estate Company Recognized for Strong Community Business Shorewest, REALTORS® has remained strong and committed to success. The company recently made the Deloitte Wisconsin Top 75, an annual ranking and recognition of the 75 largest, best-performing closely held companies …
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Why Aren’t There More Homes For Sale?
If you are a homeowner in our current market, you might be weighing your options when it comes to selling your home or staying put. We are in a robust sellers market that has been described as a “straight up …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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