bedroom 10 Tips to Upgrade Your Bedroom   We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep, so it’s only right that bedrooms be high on the priority list when it comes to home upgrades. Whether you’re looking for extra comfort or added liveliness from your personal sanctuary, these 10 simple tips will level up your bedroom.   10 Tips to Upgrade […]
More GivingTuesday 2020: Donate Through Your Local Windermere Office   After shopping for everyone on our holiday lists this year, let’s remember those in our communities who need our support. This GivingTuesday, you can help low-income and homeless families in your community by making a donation to the Windermere Foundation via your local Windermere office.   GivingTuesday – December 1, 2020   GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement […]
Real Estate Matthew Gardner COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 11/9/2020 On this week’s episode of “Monday with Matthew,” our Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, analyzes the surprisingly strong U.S. Job Market Report from October. This video was recorded Friday, November 6th.    
Real Estate What is Wire Fraud and How to Avoid It Image source: Shutterstock   A fast-growing form of cybercrime, wire fraud has led to major losses for homebuyers in recent years. Get to know what it is and what steps you can take to avoid it.    What is wire fraud? Real estate wire fraud is a scam that targets buyers while making payments during […]
Real Estate Matthew Gardner COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 10/26/2020 In today’s episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into three of the latest housing market data releases and gives context to their historical significance.
Real Estate House vs. Townhouse vs. Condo Image sources: House, Townhouse, Condo: Canva — Question marks: Shutterstock   Deciding between a house, townhouse, and condominium can be a difficult process. Knowing how their characteristics align with your life and goals as a homeowner will help guide you to the right choice.    What differentiates houses, townhouses, and condominiums?      House:    […]
Real Estate The Remote Worker’s Home Buying Process Image Source: Getty Images   The pandemic’s influences on home life are far-ranging, prompting buyers to look at home ownership through a new lens. Remote work has created a paradigm shift in the wants and needs of homebuyers. Here’s what the remote worker should keep in mind when looking to buy. Location The location, location, […]
Real Estate Modern Design Trends Image source: Shutterstock   Modern design can tie your home together while making a statement. Getting to know the modern farmhouse, mid-century modern, and industrial design trends will help to determine which is best for your home. Modern Farmhouse  Bringing country living to wherever you call home, modern farmhouse is a style marked by sleek […]
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Real Estate Matthew Gardner COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update 10/12/2020 On this week’s episode of “Mondays with Matthew,” Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, takes another look at mortgage rates and forecasts what we can expect in the coming months for rates, affordability, and inventory.
Real Estate Windermere Offices Continue to Give Back Through COVID-19 Pictured L to R: Hoku Beebe, Samantha Dallas, Emma Reeves of Windermere Spokane   Through the challenges and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Windermere offices have stepped up to support their local communities.   Windermere Utah In an effort organized by Windermere agent Lisa Jungemann, the Utah office donated $5,000 through the Windermere Foundation to […]
Real Estate 10 Steps to Selling Your Home Image source: Shutterstock   Navigating everything involved with selling your home can seem intimidating. Breaking the process down step by step will keep you organized and ready to work with your agent toward a successful home sale.   1. Choose an agent A lot goes into choosing the right agent. If you’re unsure where to […]
Real Estate Our Commitment to Change: A Message to Our Community   For nearly 50 years Windermere has been deeply rooted in the communities where we do business. However, the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement has made us realize that our roots don’t extend as deep as we thought. It also made us realize that over the decades, the real estate industry has played […]
Real Estate Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing and Economic Update: 10/5/2020 This week on “Mondays with Matthew” our Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner covers last week’s top economic headlines. Watch here for updates on the latest Case-Shiller and Consumer Confidence indexes.
Real Estate A Guide to Going Low-to-Zero Waste Image Source: Shutterstock   Making the switch to a more sustainable household won’t happen overnight, but there are simple steps you can take to cut down on your home’s waste. Start your waste-reducing process by getting to know your local disposal guidelines. What you can recycle varies at both the state and city level. Check […]
Real Estate Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing and Economic Update: 9/28/2020 On this week’s “Mondays with Matthew,” Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner analyzes data released last week about existing home sales, new home sales, and mortgages, demonstrating the housing market’s resilience in an economy mired by COVID-19.
Real Estate Windermere Offices Find Safe Ways to Give Back This Summer Pictured foreground to background: Zoe Brady, Kim Hyland, Angela Cherbas. – Eugene, OR   Preparing for the Holiday Season – Coeur d’Alene, Idaho On August 29, Windermere’s Coeur d’Alene offices donated $500 to Heart Reach, Inc., the non-profit food bank of the local Heart of the City Church, in support of their 2020 Turkeys and […]
Real Estate Buying a Fixer-Upper Image Source: Shutterstock For some home buyers, a fixer-upper is their idea of a dream home. Preparing for the process comes down to creating a plan, knowing what to look for, and understanding what financing options are available.   Create a plan  Fixer-uppers require a future-oriented mindset. Knowing the magnitude of the project you and […]
Real Estate Matthew Gardner Weekly COVID-19 Housing & Economic Update: 9/21/2020 On this week’s episode of “Mondays with Matthew”, Matthew Gardner discusses the most recent economic and real estate news, including retail sales, consumer sentiment, and the housing market index which is published by the National Association of Home Builders.
Real Estate The Seahawks and Windermere Team Up Again to #TackleHomelessness   As the “Official Real Estate Company of the Seattle Seahawks,” all of us at Windermere are proud to kick off our fifth season of partnering with the Seahawks to #TackleHomelessness. For every defensive tackle made at a Seahawks home game this season, Windermere will donate $100 to Mary’s Place in support of their mission […]
Real Estate Wildfire Preparation and Evacuation Tips Image Source: Getty Images   As wildfires rage throughout the West Coast, many homeowners are being evacuated from their homes, while others stand by for information as the spread continues. The following tips are meant to inform your household’s wildfire evacuation protocol, whatever your evacuation timeline may be.    Immediate evacuation Evacuation orders come from […]