News from Wisconsin's Largest Home Seller
Community Round-Up
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s our Community Round-Up: Milwaukee County *Share the spirit of Alpine Bierfest at the Wisconsin Center *Grab your bicycle and ride with the UPAF Ride for the Arts at the Lakefront Waukesha …
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Shorewest Shares: Top 10 Best Houseplants That Clean The Air
Indoor air can contain pollutants, making it not as fresh as it should be. Synthetic furniture, paints and computers pump chemical vapors in the air. Air conditioning and heat dries the air. Combining those two can lead to complaints like …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyers Series — Negotiations and What You Should Expect
If you are a first-time home buyer getting ready to purchase a new house, negotiations are an important part of sealing the deal. But what can you expect? Here are some great tips on what to expect during a negotiation: …
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Shorewest’s Burlington, Janesville/Rock County, Menomonee Falls and New Berlin Offices broke April Sales Records
The Wisconsin real estate market is in full bloom now that spring has finally arrived. As more and more families are looking to buy and sell their homes, we are seeing exceptional growth and sales this year and are excited …
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Community Round-Up: Memorial Day Weekend
Looking for something to do this Memorial Day weekend? Here’s our Community Round-Up: Milwaukee County *Dance for the Hearts at Milwaukee Harley-Davidson to raise money for Veterans *The Wisconsin Spartan Sprint is at Miller Park, whether as a spectator …
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Shorewest Shares: The Perfect Summer Patio And How To Create It
One of the best things about summer is enjoying the weather outside! Whether it’s through the tranquility of reading a book in the grass or hosting a summer barbeque, it’s important to get your patio ready for summer. Here are …
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County-by-County Real Estate Data, May 2015
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 …
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Shorewest Shares: First-Time Home Buyers Series — Four Things To Look For In A House
When you’re a first-time home buyer, buying a home may be overwhelming and confusing. Sellers can use cover-up techniques to make their property look better than it really is (Think: covering up ruined hardwood floors with a rug). It’s important …
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Shorewest Shares: What To Do As A New Homeowner
You are a new homeowner and are eager and excited to begin customizing your new abode to your liking! However, don’t get too excited that you forget to the basics of homeownership before you begin your projects. Here is a list …
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It’s Time For TRID — A Letter from John Inzeo, Vice President, Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation
It might sound like a new peace treaty, but TRID is one of the biggest changes we have seen in the mortgage industry. TRID is the acronym for the Truth-In-Lending Act/Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Integrated Disclosure (TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure). …
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