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Shorewest, Realtors® Relocation Division Addresses Regional Event for Global Real Estate Network

Shorewest, REALTORS® Relocation Division’s Director of Relocation, Tonya Krebs, CRP, GRP, GMS,  and Broker Referral Coordinator, Maggie Hegeman, GRP, were speakers at the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Workshops, held last month in Chicago and New York. The …
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Categories: Real Estate News


Fall Gardening Tips

After your last harvest of the season, it is time to get back in your garden and get everything cleaned up before the snow comes. This is an important phase in your garden — what you do now can make …
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Seven Home Buying Myths: Debunked!

Are you ready to buy a home? Not so fast! Even if you have an idea of what is included in the home buying journey, a lot of it may not be true. We are here to steer you towards …
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Shorewest Tips: Ductwork

When it comes to the air ducts in a home, “out of sight, out of mind” can often prove to be unhealthy and expensive. Dirty ductwork can cause the furnace and air conditioning systems to work less efficiently, therefore costing …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition

Is Home Remodeling Worth it? Before you start an extensive or costly home remodeling project you should consider what effect, if any, it will have on the resale value of your home. This informational video provides key points on whether …
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A Seller’s Market Still Means you Have to Sell your Home!

Selling your home during a seller’s market means that your home will fly off of the shelf right? Not so fast…there are plenty of things that you should and should not be doing to make sure you give your home …
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Trend Watch: Quartz Countertops

Is granite king anymore? Not since quartz moved in! Say hello to the new reigning countertop material. In 2015, 89% of National Kitchen and Bath Association members said that they used quartz in their kitchen remodeling projects. Meanwhile the use …
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Home Improvement Blunders for Buyers to Watch Out for

Not all things on the report should cause red flags or cause the buyer to back out. However here are four projects that might need a further look before going any farther in the buying process: 1. Improperly installed decks. …
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September is Hunger Action Month

The month of September is Hunger Action Month for Feeding America. Their mission is to solve hunger with collaboration, commitment, compassion, dignity, innovation and sustainability. Everyone knows that feeling of an empty stomach. When there was no time for breakfast …
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Categories: Community, Neighborhoods


Resource Video: Homeowners Edition

What is a Quitclaim Deed? A “deed” transfers ownership of a property from one party to another. Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds are the two most common kinds. This informational video provides key points on the difference between warranty and …
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