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ARE YOU CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR HOME?

I would love the opportunity to help you analyze the market! I will offer you a free comparative market analysis, as well as, a marketing plan for your home. My job is to get you the most money for your property in the shortest time possible.

Please call me today at 262.470.2000 to schedule your free comparative market analysis and marketing plan.

Posted by:Sharon Tomlinson

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Looking for a Real Estate Company to sell your home in the Lake Country Area?

Are you looking for a Real Estate Company to sell your home in the Lake Country Area? If so, you might want to take a good look at this graph. Shorewest Realtors continues to be the leader in the Lake Country Area! So please, do yourself a favor and call Sharon Tomlinson of Shorewest Realtors at 262-470-2000. TODAY IS THE DAY TO WORK WITH THE BEST! SHOREWEST REALTORS…THE ONLY CHOICE!!!

Posted by:Sharon Tomlinson

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It's all about monthly payments...

When I started in real estate in the mid-90’s interest rates were pretty stable, fluctuating between 7 and 8%. Real estate agents and mortgage lenders thought those rates were GREAT. Apparently buyers and sellers did too, since home owners were selling and buyers were buying. Well, guess what – interest rates are now PHENOMINAL!! I just saw a posted rate of 5%, which is actually up a tic from the 4.875% I noted last week. Oh my gosh! Over the last 10 years I have refinanced my home 3 TIMES to get my current rate ….Now you can buy a home for a still lower rate. What does that mean? It’s all about monthly payments.

Suppose you fall in love with a home for $250,000. For simplicity’s sake, you can afford the traditional 20% down, and have a good credit rating (KEY to qualify for the best rates).

*Note – only loan principle and interest are included in payment information above.

The difference in monthly payments is disposable income! Money to spend on vacations, a new car…….whatever! It can mean that you qualify to buy more house – either in size, features or location - than you will be able to when rates increase again to 7-8%. If you are selling your home now, this difference in monthly payments means more buyers qualify to buy your home. A definite plus on both sides!

If you need more evidence that this can be a good market for buyers and sellers, check out my previous blog, Building wealth the real estate way.

Posted By: Cathy Butschke

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