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Patch's House & Home
Sellers Succumbing to Buyer Demands
This scenario has played out many times in the last few months. Buyers seem to want the Earth, moon and stars from the sellers. Not only have prices dropped considerably, but the buyers a...
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Patch's House & Home
Interior Design Trends Freshen Homes for Spring
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” Great advice from William Morris, 19th-century artist, textile designer and writer. Home ...
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Patch's House & Home
Should You Refinance Your Home?
Did you know that you could possibly save money each month on your mortgage loan? Currently, interest rates are at an all-time low for fixed-rate products. Refinancing could save you...
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Police & Fire
Spring Home Improvement Means Scams Too
(Editor's note: Lt. Dave Constantineau with the Muskego Police Department has been featuring the top scams from the Better Business Bureau. After a two-week hiatus, here's the latest inst...
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Patch's House & Home
House Hunt: Million Dollar Homes
Here's a sampling of some of the high-priced homes for sale in the area. Take a look at what these houses have to offer, and tell us: If you could, would you buy one? 19175 Blue Ridg...
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Business
Is the Housing Bubble Back on the Rise? Local Real Estate Agent Says 'Yes'
It was a burst that turned the U.S. economy upside down, but could the housing bubble be filling up once again? Shorewest Realty agent Danielle Mazza says all signs point to “yes.”...
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Patch's House & Home
What's Your Favorite Home Remodel Project?
When we bought our house eight years ago, I saw its potential. At 80 years old, it hadn't always been treated kindly, and the kitchen was one of the worst rooms. One summer we gutte...
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Patch's House & Home
Valentine's Day - Tips for Reviving Wilted Cut Roses
Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like a fresh bouquet of roses. And nothing is more disappointing than when the necks of those roses wilt and ruin the display. Fortunately, there i...