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Resource Video: Millennial Homeowners

Rent vs. Buy – Millennial Homeowners  Have you ever wondered whether or not you should be buying or renting? With student loan debt it may seem like renting is the easier option. However take a listen to our own Shorewest …
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How To: Sell a Home with Children

Everyone faces challenges when they sell their home. Some homes need major structural repairs, some need landscaping upgrades while the lucky ones may need some touch-up paint and organization. Another hurdle to overcome is attempting to sell and buy a …
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Home Renovations: Where to Put the Kitchen Sink?

Home renovations can be a stressful time for homeowners; questions arise about the layout, functionality and entertaining quality of the space and what is the best fit. When looking to re-do your kitchen counter top, many families proceed to put …
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P.E.A.R., Not the Fruit but What Does it Stand For?

Americans are watching the real estate world slowly climb back up from our 2008 recession. Mortgage rates are at historical lows and people are realizing that not only can they afford a new house, they can upsize, downsize or even …
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Keep Your Pets Protected In Emergencies

More than 60% of U.S. households have at least one pet as a companion, according to polling data. When it comes to what type of pets Americans have, dogs and cats are the overwhelming favorites, as you might expect. But these little …
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Property Management Tips from My Dwelling: Spring Cleaning and Maintenance

Now is the time for property management inside and out! Let’s start with spring-cleaning. A yearly tradition for most Americans that involves, ‘un’-hibernating, breaking up with the television, and swinging from our chandeliers with a toothbrush in one hand and …
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Get your Pre-Approval Now!

Lenders are packaging pre-approvals in many different ways today. Some are using rockets, colored buttons, fancy names and clever animation. I believe consumers are better off armed with more facts and less flash…after all, the real issue is, can you get …
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Closing on Your Home? Here’s What NOT to Do!

The best part about closing on your new home is checking off the boxes. The loan is approved. The contract is signed. The title is clean. The closing date is set and all that is left is the actual closing …
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8 Laundry Room Inspirations!

Let’s face it; the laundry room is a place where we want to spend the least time possible. Wash, fold and repeat. Laundry can be boring unless we enjoy being in the laundry room! Here are some laundry room renovation …
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Happy Earth Day! Five Easy Ways to Go Green!

Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, but we think it should be celebrated every day! Today especially we are working on demonstrating support for environmental protection and ways we can go green. Follow these easy steps and you will …
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