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Winter Safety Tips by Shorewest, REALTORS®

Winter feels like it’s finally here in Wisconsin and with more snow expected tomorrow, now is the time to prepare for the winter ahead. We’ve brought you home, car and pet safety tips below to ensure your winter is safe …
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Multigenerational Homes: Real Estate’s Latest Trend is Here to Stay by Shorewest, REALTORS®

2012 statistics now show that 4.4 million American households now live with three or more generations under one roof. An estimated 51.4 million Americans currently live in homes with more than two generations. With the economic downturn, it’s no surprise that more and …
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6 Tips for “Greening Up” Your Home

Homeowners have consistently shown that green living and green homes are important to them. Not only is it better for the earth, living a green lifestyle has numerous financial incentives for homeowners. Furthermore, a green home is a huge incentive …
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Green Living: Is This Housing Trend Here to Stay?

Green building and living has seen a surge in popularity since the new millennium began. While it remained an often-talked about issue before the recession, once the housing market was in trouble, living a green lifestyle took a backseat to …
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The Worst Things to Forget Before a Major Move: Part II

Last week, we showed you Part I of our “Worst Things to Forget Before a Major Move” series. This week, we’re back with the next five tips for the weeks leading up to your big move. Your utilities. The American …
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Speed Cleaning Tips for Straightening Up in a Flash

No one likes to spend all of their time cleaning the house, and you might not always have an adequate amount of time to clean up before guests casually drop by. Use these 5 tips to speed up your cleaning …
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How to Stage Your Home in Every Season (INFOGRAPHIC)

Autumn starts this Saturday — make sure you know how to stage your home with the new season starting (and each season throughout the year) by using our amazing new infographic below!  Look for more infographics brought to you by …
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4 Smarter Ways to Remodel Your Home

When you say the word “remodel”, most people think of long hours with contractors and spending thousands of dollars. With the typical kitchen remodel coming in around $20,000, most people need a more manageable way to update their homes. Here …
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6 Easy Tips To De-Clutter Your Home

A recent study by UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families (CELF) unearthed research proving that clutter has an effect on our mood and self-esteem. In women, there was a link between high stress levels and a high density of …
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What You Need to Know for the Final Walk-through

You’ve found your next home, and you are eager to close on it and start the moving process. Before everything is finalized, however, the next step is a final walk-through, at least a week before your closing date. These are …
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