July 14, 2017
How an Investment in Green Technology Can Pay off for Today’s Homeowner
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
Studies continue to show that real estate buyers are willing to pay a substantial premium for homes that feature highly efficient, environmentally friendly “green energy” technology. While the added value depends on the location of the home, its age, and whether it’s certified or not, three separate studies all found that newly constructed, Energy Star- or LEED-certified homes typically sell...
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July 12, 2017
10 Home Projects That Need a Pro
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
If you are working on a DIY remodel, deciding whether to call in a specialty contractor to perform a specific task comes down to several areas you'll need to consider: skill, scale, cost and aesthetics. Learn more about the specific problem areas that often require professional help below.
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July 10, 2017
Selling Your Home: The Impact of Staging
Posted in Selling by Tara Sharp
How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers? The answer is with some “home staging”. According to the Wall Street Journal, implementing some basic interior design techniques can not only speed up the sale of your home but also increase your final selling price. It all comes down to highlighting your home's strengths, downplaying its weaknesses...
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July 07, 2017
Announcing the Winner of the 2017 Windermere Real Estate Community Service Day Photo Contest!
Posted in Community by Tara Sharp
On Friday, June 9, Windermere offices across the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, Utah, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona, all took a day off from selling homes to help make a difference in their local communities. We challenged our offices to share their community service day photos on Windermere’s Facebook page, in order to participate...
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July 06, 2017
Get the Perfect Outdoor Shower for Summer
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
An outdoor shower makes a mundane ritual much more appealing, allowing you to savor fresh air, sky, birdsong and possibly even a view while you bathe. It’s especially handy for rinsing off before or after a dip in the pool, a trip to the beach or a grubby day of gardening. Many homeowners use them for bathing their dogs.
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June 29, 2017
Everything You Need to Know to Tear Down Your Concrete Patio
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
Concrete patios are often found in older homes, especially those built in the ’70s. But by now they’ve cracked and crumbled, leaving many homeowners wondering how to replace them, or even hoping to reclaim some of the green space lost by a particularly large patio.
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June 28, 2017
Set the Stage for a Fantastic Fourth of July Party!
Posted in Living by Tara Sharp
Grab the sparklers, clean up the grill, and don your red, white and blue! A fourth of July theme barbecue is the perfect way to ring in summer and celebrate. Here are some fun tips for a fun and safe holiday shindig:
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June 27, 2017
Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home
Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp
In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset. And it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowners insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that about two-thirds of all homeowners are under-insured.
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June 23, 2017
Baby Boomers: Impact on the U.S. Housing Market
Posted in Economics 101 Videos by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
75 million Baby Boomers control nearly 80% of all U.S. wealth, and as this generation ages, retires, and inevitably downsizes, they will have a significant impact on the housing market. Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, explains when we can expect to see Boomers start to sell, opening much-needed inventory and making home ownership available to younger generations.
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June 21, 2017
6 Master Suite Remodel Rules for Success
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
Some good friends of ours just finished a master suite remodel. On the whole it went well: on time, on budget and generally to their satisfaction. Still, the process and execution were less than flawless, and as I listened to what didn’t go exactly to plan, I realized that other people could benefit from considering many of the lessons my friends learned before they embark on their own projects.
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