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What Are the Best Options for Today’s First-Time Homebuyers? If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re likely balancing several factors.

Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past In today’s housing market, many are beginning to wonder if we’re returning to the riskier lending habits and borrowing options that led to the housing crash 15 years ago.

2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead. Home prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are also forecasting another strong year for home sales as people move to meet their changing need...

Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you.

How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation.

Heads up first time home buyers!

Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers | Keeping Current Matters Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process.

Top renovations for the best return!

Top Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights: If you’re planning on selling your house in 2020, these are the top renovations that will give you the highest Return on your Investment. Regardless of how long you’re planning on staying in your current home, it’s smart to be aware of which home renovations add the most value...

Who already knew these things?

2021 Real Estate Myth Buster [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights There are a lot of misconceptions about buying or selling a home today, making it challenging to know exactly how to navigate the current real estate landscape. Here’s a little clarity when it comes to 5 common myths about the 2021 housing market. With these busted myths in hand, b...

You don't need 20% down, but if you can do it, here are the benefits.

What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment? | Keeping Current Matters If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment.

There are big benefits with owning your own home.

Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision | Keeping Current Matters In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few.

If you're purchasing a home, you need to read this.

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the closing table. Along the way, be sure to discuss any changes in income, assets, or credit with your lender, so you don’t unintentionally jeopardi...

Home Purchase 101

Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the closing table. Along the way, be sure to discuss any changes in income, assets, or credit with your lender, so you don’t unintentionally jeopardi...

Kudos to Linnea Marsh Linnea is so helpful and such a team player. Look forward to our next deal together. Thank you!

Kudos to Linnea Marsh Great communication and knowledge.

Thank you Jose Carlos Nanez Perez, it was a pleasure working with you as well!

Kudos to Linnea Marsh Linnea is so helpful and such a team player. Look forward to our next deal together. Thank you!

Thank you Carlos J Nanos, it was a pleasure working with you as well!

Kudos to Linnea Marsh Linnea is so helpful and such a team player. Look forward to our next deal together. Thank you!

10 Steps to Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: If you’re thinking of buying a home and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a guide with 10 simple steps to follow in the homebuying process. Be sure to work with a trusted real estate professional to find out the specifics of what to do in your local ar...

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Rates are low! Speak with one of our experienced local loan officers about refinancing today.

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To our Friends, Neighbors, Customers and Clients,

Many of us are developing a new appreciation for our home and all its four walls hold. Whether your home is now serving as a school, office, playground, or simply a safe space, a home has never been more important. And at Shorewest we get that, as Wisconsin has been our own home since 1946.

This is the time to remember what is truly important — health, family, home, and the bonds that tie us together. The Shorewest Family comprised of realtors, loan officers, and our support team have always taken great pride in doing the right thing and supporting the communities where we live and work. Our team donated over $200,000 in 2019 to serve others and we could not be more proud of them. We are your neighbors, friends, coaches, and volunteers, and we continue our commitment to the communities we serve. We are currently supporting a number of food pantries and collecting items for medical personnel on the front lines as well as local organizations. Giving back to the community and providing for those in need is a commitment we truly enjoy fulfilling.

This moment in our states history underscores the foundation upon which our company was built 74 plus years ago. Our team has stood shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors through some of our hometown’s most challenging events --- forming our company in the days after WWII and surviving several wars and conflicts, numerous recessions, and 9/11 — and each time, we were there to see this great state emerge tougher and more resilient than before.

Navigating this time of uncertainty can feel daunting, but we have never been more confident in the future — of our team and those we serve, of our family-owned business, and of the communities we call home. We know from experience that, together, we can get through anything.

Though it’s hardly business as usual the teams at Shorewest Realtors, Heritage Title Services, Wisconsin Mortgage and MyDwelling are here to help guide homebuyers, renters and sellers through this extraordinary time with a calm and steady hand. The dream of homeownership has withstood the test of time, and will continue to do so.

Wisconsin, we are by your side — no matter what, together we will make a difference.

Joe and John Horning
Third Generation Leadership
Shorewest Realtors

Three Reasons Why This Is Not a Housing Crisis In times of uncertainty, one of the best things we can do to ease our fears is to educate ourselves with research, facts, and data.

3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year Outside of a strong economy, low unemployment, and higher wages, there are three more great reasons why you may want to consider buying your dream home this year instead of waiting.

7 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Years Earlier An extra payment or a new loan could subtract thousands in interest and years from your payment plan.

Very important!

10 Steps to Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: If you’re thinking of buying a home and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a guide with 10 simple steps to follow in the homebuying process. Be sure to work with a trusted real estate professional to find out the specifics of what to do in your local ar...

The #1 Misconception in the Homebuying Process After over a year of moderating home prices, it appears home value appreciation is about to reaccelerate.

How Pricing Your Home Right Makes a Big Difference Even though there’s a big buyer demand for homes in today’s low inventory market, it doesn’t mean you should price your home as high as the sky when you’re ready to sell.

Something to seriously think about.

As mortgage rates fall to a 3-year low, is it time to refinance? Chief economist at Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi shares his insights on markets, coronavirus and mortgage rates.

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