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What are the Steps to Buying a Home?
Buying a home can be a confusing and a complicated journey. It doesn’t have to be if you have a Shorewest, REALTOR® by your side! Make sure you are ready by following these steps to make the process as seamless …
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The Facts about Down Payment Options
Much like the current state of politics, it is sometimes difficult to get to the facts through all the noise and misinformation. I am finding this is true as we continue to see misinformation regarding homebuyers and the issue of …
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NEW on Shorewest.com!
Search by a specific school or school district on our Map Search Feature! Search for a home in a whole new way! Introducing our Search by Schools and/or School Districts on the map-based search page! No more having to guess …
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What Money Can’t Buy
The American Dream is to be a Homeowner. Many times you will hear about the financial benefits such as equity and building financial wealth. However let’s take the time to dig a little deeper and find out what money can’t …
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The Most Appealing Aspects of Homeownership
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) just released their first issue of the Housing Opportunities & Market Experience Survey (HOME). In the report, NAR revealed what Americans believe to be the most appealing aspects of homeownership. Here is a graph showing the results:It is …
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When Is It A Good Time To Rent? NOT Now!
A well known question is whether or not now is the time to buy a home. However you don’t often hear, “Is it a good time to rent?” That’s because it is NOT a good time to rent. The …
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Why use a Shorewest, REALTOR®?
When buying or selling a home, you want a professional who is well trained and backed by a company offering support and resources. A Shorewest, REALTOR® is your best choice, having gone through intensive training, is a member of the …
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How to Save Money For a Down Payment
After reading our post from before, (How Long Does It Take To Save A Down Payment?) it is easy to see that saving for a down payment is not only feasible but it is practical as well! Thanks to the …
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How Long Does It Take To Save A Down Payment?
In a recent study conducted by Builder.com, researchers determined that nationwide it would take “nearly eight years” for a first-time buyer to save enough for a 10% down payment on their dream home. Depending on where you live, median rents, incomes and home prices all …
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