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9 Things to Pack Carefully – Most Likely To Get Broken During a Move

One of the many details to consider during a move is how to pack, and it’s something that often gets rushed. We’ve brought you a list of things most likely to get broken during a move so you can be …
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Congratulations to Two Agents Celebrating Anniversaries This Week

Two Shorewest agents celebrated anniversaries within our family of companies this week. Kathy Loehr celebrated 21 years with our Lake Country Office on July 17. Liz Moschea celebrated 25 years with our West Bend/Hartford office on July 18. Congratulations to …
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Categories: Careers


Largest One-Month Homebuilder Confidence Gain in 10 years

Homebuilder confidence rose six points in July, according to a new report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This is the largest recorded increase in a decade.  In conjunction, the Home Price Index reached its highest point on …
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Festa Italiana Celebrates 35 Years

Festa Italiana, Milwaukee’s celebration of all things Italian, turns 35 years old this year. From July 19–22, we can once again experience the festival which celebrates Italian culture — from ancient Rome to present day. The four-day extravaganza takes places …
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Six Surprising Factors that Affect Home Insurance Rates

Personal factors hold a lot of weight with your home owner’s insurance agent.  Be prepared to pay more when you or your home features these more costly circumstances. Pets. Insurance rates may increase if you own pets. Some insurance companies …
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Categories: Home Buying


Pools: Yay or Nay?

Wisconsin’s hot weather streak has us thinking about one thing: where is the nearest pool?  The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals say around 4.7 million U.S. homes have in-ground pools.  What are the benefits to having a pool on …
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Congratulations to Three Agents Celebrating Anniversaries This Week

Three Shorewest employees are celebrating anniversaries within our family of companies this week. Sales Director, Rick Bohmann celebrated 34 years with our Elmbrook/Wauwatosa Office on July 13. Also on July 13 at the Elmbrook/Wauwatosa Office, Karen Wolff celebrated 24 years …
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Categories: Careers, Community


Vive La France – Celebrate Bastille Days in Milwaukee This Weekend

The largest French festival in North America opens in Milwaukee July 12-15 to honor France’s Independence Day. Bastille Days, located in Cathedral Square Park, is celebrating its 31st anniversary. It occupies eight city blocks with four stages, and is renowned …
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9 Shade-Loving Plants

Homeowners often look in summer to spruce up their yards during the buying season or to beautify their space.  To increase curb appeal, try planting some of these shade friendly plants that can easily fill space under trees.  For more …
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Cheer on Milwaukee’s Own Ryan Braun in the All-Star Game!

Major League Baseball and its 29 clubs gather together once a year for the All-Star Game to see which league will triumph: National or American.  Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, hosts its 2nd and the city’s 3rd …
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