Tag Archives: home mortgage

State of the Market – January 2018

A letter from Joseph A. Horning, President of Shorewest, REALTORS® The beginning of the year is a time to pause and reflect on the success of the 2017 real estate market and look forward to continued growth in 2018. We …
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Let’s Say it Again, You Don’t Need a 20% Down Payment!

We’ve been hearing throughout our lives that 20% down is the only way to buy a home. Not so fast! According to a recent survey done by Ipsos, the American public was found to still be a little confused about …
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What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Your Mortgage? Answers from Shorewest, REALTORS® and Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation

The government’s fiscal year runs from October 1-September 30, meaning that Congress’s duty to pass spending bills to fund the government must be passed by September 30 each year. This year, Congress did not come to an agreement to pass …
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