Tag Archives: Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation
Serious About Buying a Home? Get Pre-Approved!
Right now we are in the midst of a serious sellers market. What this entails is that there are more buyers in the market than homes available to buy.Freddie Mac explains the advantages of pre-approval on their website, “It’s highly …
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Why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Home!
Many times, the holidays are seen as a slow time in real estate. However if you are thinking about buying a home, now is actually the best time! Mortgage rates have been hovering around 3.5% since June, and in November …
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Before You Buy a House, Know What You Want vs. Need
Searching for a home is easier than ever with Shorewest.com. Our enhanced website provides unparalleled access to homes by interactive map, MLS number, school district and more. With all of these endless options it is important to know what you …
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State of the Market – October 2016
A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The fourth quarter of the year ushers in a robust real estate market with expected seasonal leveling. According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year …
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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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Closing Costs: How Much Do They Cost?
When buying a home, costs involved include more than just the mortgage; you’ll also pay closing costs. Closing costs are also known as settlement fees and are paid when obtaining a mortgage. People representing your home-buying purchase charge you fees …
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Home Buyers Want One-Stop Shopping
A recent National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) study revealed that a vast majority of home buyers want to work with a company that offers a full-range of real estate services for one-stop shopping. 78% of home buyers said that one-stop …
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Three Down Payment Mistakes for Home Buyers to Avoid
When buying a home, it is a good idea to have a Shorewest, REALTOR® and a Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer on your side. Not only will they work with you to find the perfect home and loan, they will …
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Ready, Set, Sell!
Seasons may be changing but the market is still hot! It is still a great time to sell your home and make the change you have been waiting for. CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report reported that 91.1% of all mortgaged properties …
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Six Reasons a Home Deal Could Fall Through
A survey done by the National Association of REALTORS® found that one in 16 home deals fall through. However there are concrete ways to avoid this happening. Your Shorewest, REALTOR® will make sure that you aware of any changes and …
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