Spring is a time for fresh starts一planting a new garden, animals coming out of hibernation and for many people, the time to sell their home. If it’s been a while since you showed your home any love and you are wondering what you need to do to get yourself in a good situation to sell, you’re not alone. Keep reading for a list of ideas that will give your home a new and fresh feel without breaking the bank! You’ll be ready to sell in no time. Replace Old HardwareIf drawer knobs and handles look worn from daily use, now is the perfect time to spruce them up! Most knobs are easy enough to replac ..read more

  When a guest enters your home, the first thing they notice is the smell. One of the most important parts of a first impression, the way your home smells can immediately change the way someone perceives you一your home is making a statement about the way you live! If you are attempting to make your home smell good for your next gathering, a scented option may be the way to go. However, if you’re trying to make your home smell good for a showing, you may want to avoid using any scented options. Sticking to scent-free solutions will both prevent unpleasant odors, as well as leave your home ..read more

It’s the end of football season, which means it’s time for the biggest game of the year! Are you inviting your friends and family over to watch football and check out all the new commercials? Even if your team didn’t make it to the final game, parties for this event can be one of the most highly anticipated social gatherings of the year! Keep reading for a few last-minute ideas on how to spice up your party before your guests arrive tonight. Space for Snacks We all know that snacks are what really make a party, especially when it’s a party celebrating a major sporting event! Keep it simple ..read more

Looking to make a change in your home décor this year? While many of the popular trends from 2022 will be staying in front of design trends this year, 2023 brought plenty of new directions for changing up the look of your space. Continue reading for some fresh ideas on how to bring your home into the new year. Warm Color Palettes If you’re over the cool tones and silver accents that we saw heavily featured throughout the past few years, you’ll be happy to hear that warmer palettes are still on the rise for 2023. Look for earth tones that are rooted in that warm family. Consider shades like t ..read more

We’re deep in the throes of winter, and for many people that can mean only one thing一craving a change of scenery. However, wanting to pick up everything and move, no matter your motivation, is a major life choice and requires plenty of thought before you finalize anything. If you’re planning to relocate in the future, keep reading for a list of things to consider before you start packing to move! How Far Will My Money Go? One of the most common concerns when looking to move to a new state or country is how living costs will change. You can bet that if you’re moving from Wisconsin to Califor ..read more

By Lisa Thompkins As we step into the full swing of 2023, it’s a great time to determine which home design trends will have staying power in the new year. From next level home offices to permeable gravel driveways, keep reading for a detailed breakdown on 5 new home design trends you don’t want to miss in the new year. Next Level Home Offices A whopping 59% of Wisconsin residents who say that the majority of their work can be done remotely are taking advantage of this flexibility and working from home. In light of this information, a home office is no longer just a nice perk that can give you ..read more

Here is what’s happening in your market area. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year comparisons of new listings, closed sales, the median sales price and the average days on the market. Jump to: Brown County, Dodge County, Door County, Jefferson County, Kenosha County, Kewaunee County, Milwaukee County, Oconto County, Ozaukee County, Racine County, Rock County, Sheboygan County, Walworth County, Washington County, Waukesha County The post 4th Quarter 2022 Wisconsin Housing Stats by Co ..read more

Making the decision to buy a home is not something that you simply decide to do one day. If you’ve chosen to purchase a house, you’ve probably put a lot of thought into the whole process and have been saving up for quite some time to be able to make a down payment. However even if you have been saving up, you could be asking yourself一 what is the right amount of money to spend on my down payment? The answer may surprise you. Chances are you have been told that in order to purchase a home, you have to have a down payment of 20% or more. The reality is that down payments have not been that hig ..read more

  To our Friends, Neighbors and Clients, As we finished 2022 and began to move into the new year, we saw a shift towards normalization in the market. While we are still in a seller’s market with low inventory overall, the number of homes for sale continues to grow. Homes sold in 2022 totaled out at 28,746 for Southeastern Wisconsin alone一 much closer to pre-pandemic numbers from 2019, and far more normal than the whirlwind numbers from 2020 and 2021. We are proud to continue being a trusted name in Wisconsin Real Estate as we support buyers and sellers who are navigating the current ma ..read more

Company was honored with winners and finalists in four different categories BROOKFIELD, WIS. 一 On Tuesday, January 3rd, Shorewest, REALTORS® was honored as the Best Real Estate Agency at the Shepherd Express’ “Best of Milwaukee” awards. This is the third year in a row that Shorewest has won, having also previously won every year that the category was offered; it was removed from the ballot between 2016-2019. “It is incredibly humbling to be so well received by the community and we are overjoyed to have had the hard work of our team members be noticed and celebrated,” says company president ..read more