June 29, 2016
A Home Addition: What to Consider Before Starting to Build
Posted in Selling, Living, and Architecture by Tara Sharp
Adding on to your current home may be your best bet if you’re short on space, but you don’t want to move or can’t find another house in the area with all the qualities you’re seeking. It’s also an attractive option if the house you have is lacking just one significant element (a family room, another bedroom, a larger kitchen, a separate apartment, etc.).
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June 27, 2016
What We Know (and Don’t Know) About the Impact of Brexit
Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
The decision of the British public to leave the European Union is a historic one for many reasons, not least of which was the almost uniform belief that there was absolutely no way that the public would vote to dissolve a partnership that had been in existence since the UK became a member nation back in 1973. However, rightly or not, the people decided that it was time to leave.
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June 24, 2016
Perspectives: Buyer Fatigue
Posted in Buying and Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood
Buyer fatigue. It’s a very real thing and we’re seeing it in cities all up and down the West Coast. What’s causing it? Intensely competitive market conditions in which bidding wars and properties selling for significantly more than asking price are the norm. It’s tiring for buyers. It’s tiring for agents. And it’s emotionally draining when you continue to find, and then lose, the perfect home...
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June 20, 2016
Announcing the Winner of the 2016 Windermere Real Estate Community Service Day Photo Contest!
Posted in Community by Tara Sharp
On Friday, June 3, we challenged our offices to share their community service day photos on Windermere’s CSD contest Facebook page, in order to participate in our fourth-annual voter-driven photo contest. More than 40 offices shared photos, and in turn, they each received a $100 donation to the Windermere Foundation charity of their choice.
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June 14, 2016
Support Your Local Food Banks During the Summer
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Did you know that June is fresh fruits and vegetables month? That’s great if you can afford them. However, they are a luxury for people who struggle to provide even just the basic necessities for their families. Many families rely on their local food banks as a regular supplemental food source. And of those families, 84 percent of households with children report purchasing the cheapest food...
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June 10, 2016
Join us this Weekend for Windermere’s Washington Waterfront Home Tour
Posted in Windermere Premier and Buying by Shelley Rossi
We’ve found the perfect way for you to kick off summer this year. On June 11 and 12, Windermere is sponsoring the second annual Washington Waterfront Home Tour. More than 95 homes throughout Washington are available for visitors to tour by boat, bike, or car. Properties are priced from $189,000 to $10.4 million.
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June 08, 2016
Buying Waterfront Properties – What You Should Know Before You Take the Plunge
Posted in Windermere Premier, Buying, Selling, Premier Events , and Living by Kelly Weisfield
There is a reason that owning a waterfront home is a life-long dream for so many people – it brings an extraordinary lifestyle. As a significant financial investment and very unique type of real estate, it’s especially critical to engage professionals who understand the complex issues inherent in waterfront properties. Equipped with the right expertise, guidance and knowledge...
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June 07, 2016
What is the Case-Schiller Home Price Report and why does it Matter?
Posted in Economics 101 Videos and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices is a monthly report that analyzes housing data in major metropolitan areas across the U.S. Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner explains what this report is and why we use it to assess the strength of the housing market.
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June 03, 2016
Windermere’s Annual Community Service Day Is today!
Posted in Community by Tara Sharp
Today you may notice your local Windermere office is closed, or it may take a little bit longer for your Windermere agent to get back to you. But we promise it’s for a very good reason: today is Windermere Community Service Day. Since 1984, our agents have taken one day a year off to dig into hands-on community service projects throughout the Western U.S.
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