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The Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extension Passes Both Houses with Flood Insurance Extension

Both the House and Senate have approved the Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extension and it has been sent to the president, according to the New York Times. The extension would allow qualified home buyers, that have ratified contracts in place …
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Transformers 3 Set to Film in Milwaukee & Hold Casting Call this Weekend

The Milwaukee Art Museum and the Tower Site will be the backdrops for the next installment of Transformers, announced Visit Milwaukee. The majority of the shots will be filmed at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Filming will begin the week of …
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Keep Your Lawn Healthy Year-Round

It isn’t cheap to keep your grass as healthy as you would like during the Summer season in Wisconsin. Sometimes it gets so bad that we have to dish out some cash to pay an expert or company. Weed Control: …
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Organize Your Move with 5 Moving Tips

Moving to a new home can be very hectic if you are not organized and decide to pack items at the last minute. Here are some tips to help make your move easier. Create a Packing List: Type out or …
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No. 10 in Improved Housing Markets: Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis

Milwaukee, Waukesha and West Allis Wisconsin were ranked number 10 in the Most Improved U.S. Housing Markets for 2010, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. A positive trend has been occurring in the housing market since 2009. A great amount of closings …
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May 2010 MLS Statistics Shows Market Up in Southeastern Wisconsin Home Sales

Following a strong spring market, residential real estate sales in southeastern Wisconsin during May were up compared with May of 2009, according to housing statistics released by Metro MLS. Metro-Milwaukee home sales are up 26.8% for May 2010. And, all …
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How Location Can Add Property Value

There are many aspects of purchasing a home to consider, but location can be lost when selecting that three-bedroom/two-bath home. Having a home near schools, businesses and parks is a huge perk when purchasing and reselling real estate. Besides improving …
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Shorewest Realtors Welcomes Six Sales Associates in May

We’re pleased to welcome six sales associates who joined Shorewest, Realtors® in May 2010. Delavan Office (830 E. Geneva St., Delavan) Rimma Propp Downtown Milwaukee Office (1610 N. Water St., Milwaukee) Jalong Evans Elmbrook/Wauwatosa Office (11622 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa) …
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Shorewest Realtors Ranks 10th in the Nation

The ONLY Wisconsin-Based Firm in the Top 10 Shorewest, Realtors® ranks 10th in the list of the 25 largest real estate firms in the United States, according to a Real Trends survey of leading brokerage firms nationwide. Shorewest is the …
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Green Trend: Don’t Top Off!

Do you top off your gas tank and overfill it? When the gas pump nozzle clicks offer automatically, do you add a little more gas to round it off your dollar sale? Topping off your gas tank is bad for …
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