Tag Archives: Home Buying
Shorewest Shares: Five Reasons to Buy a Home Right Now
Now is a great time to buy a home. The market is heating up and interest rates are still low. The Milwaukee region is forecasted to outpace the rest of the nation with a 4.9% increase in home values, according …
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Shorewest Shares: Six Things To Do When Moving Into A New House
You purchased your dream home through your Shorewest Agent and can’t wait to get into your new space! But before you move in, there are a few things you still need to do. Here are six things to do when …
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Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Recommends Student Loans and Mortgages — What Do They Mean?
With the cost of college increasing, many students have to take out multiple loans to help them reach their goal. Student loan payments don’t begin until six months after graduation. But what happens if you want to buy a home …
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Shorewest Shares: Five Biggest Turn-Offs For Homebuyers
As the market continues to heat up, many houses are selling fast. First impressions are everything — and it’s important to prepare your home for sale. Here are the five biggest turn-offs for home buyers: 1. Overpricing. If you overprice …
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Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Shares: Five Mortgage Mistakes To Avoid
Buying a home is the biggest purchase you will make in your life — it is also the largest monthly expense you will have. Yet, most people will do little preparation, negotiation, or shopping to get the best deal on …
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Shorewest Shares: Six Smart Homebuyer Strategies
The National Association of REALTORS® has announced that there’s a housing supply shortage. It’s a seller’s market — home prices are starting to increase again and homes are selling quickly. When homes are in a short supply, buyers have to …
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Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Shares The Importance of Low Interest Rates
For many months now, low interest rates have been advertised. “Take advantage of low interest rates!” “Shop now — interest rates are at historic lows!” With historic low rates, it makes buying a home more affordable. But with new marketplace …
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Shorewest Shares: Eight Tips When Buying A Home
You’ve decided you are ready to buy a home, now what? Here are eight tips to help you buy your new home: 1. Don’t buy a home if you can’t stay. If you can’t commit to remaining in the same …
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Shorewest Shares: Five Home Renovations That Affect Resale Value Negatively
Many sellers think they need to upgrade their homes before they sell, trying to add more value. However, there are some renovations that affect resale value negatively. Below are five home renovations to avoid before you sell your home: …
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Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation ranks #1 in Local Originated Loans
The Milwaukee Business Journal has recently released the largest area residential mortgage companies ranked by dollar volume of loans originated locally in 2014. Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation ranked #1 in loans originated locally with 1,418 loans in 2014. “This is a …
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