October 16, 2017
Help Us Keep Homeless Youth Warm Again This Winter
Posted in Seahawks, Community, and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
All of us at Windermere are very excited to be in the midst of the second season of our partnership with the Seattle Seahawks, and continuing our campaign to help #tacklehomelessness. As part of that campaign, we’re hosting another Windermere “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive to benefit YouthCare, a non-profit that provides critical services to homeless youth throughout the Puget Sound area.
Read More >
October 11, 2017
Find a New Home in Four Steps
Posted in Buying by Marilou Ubungen
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a current owner looking for a bigger home, the ideas in this article will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford).
Read More >
October 09, 2017
6 Dramatic Exterior Makeovers to Inspire Your Own
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
Upgrading your home’s exterior has many benefits, not the least of which is a nice welcome home every day. Whether you freshen up your finishes, add a new garage door or redo your landscape, there are many ways to elevate your home’s curb appeal. These six before-and-after projects offer a sample of what can be done. See the exteriors, then take a look at the rest of each home.
Read More >
October 04, 2017
Renting vs. Buying in Today’s Market
Posted in Buying and Selling by Marilou Ubungen
The debate about whether it makes more financial sense to rent or buy has been raging for decades. Advocates of buying say: When you rent, you’re essentially paying someone else’s mortgage. Buying, on the other hand, is an investment—one that can significantly increase in value every year you continue living in the home.
Read More >
October 02, 2017
Perk Up Your Home’s Exterior With a Splash of Green
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
Whether you choose a softer, more neutral green that picks up hues in your landscape or you go for a bright hue, first consider the following examples of how to work in a green accent to the exterior, along with paint color palettes to try out on your own home.
Read More >
September 27, 2017
Getting Organized Is Good for Your Home and Your Health
Posted in Selling and Living by Marilou Ubungen
The HomeGain National Home Improvement Survey has been asking real estate professionals across the country the same question: What are the top 10 things a homeowner can do to get their home ready to sell? And every year, the number one answer is: clean and de-clutter.
Read More >
September 25, 2017
6 Foyers That Invite in Style
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
With a side entrance to your home, you can be a little more forgiving when it comes to messes. But with a front-door entry, through which you and your guests get a first impression of your home, you’ve got to be a little more on top of your style and storage game
Read More >
September 20, 2017
New Home Construction
Posted in Economics 101 Videos by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Developers are not building enough single family homes to keep up with demand. The reason why? Cost. Windermere's Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner explains why new construction is so cost prohibitive and how to shift the trend.
Read More >
September 18, 2017
I'm Ready To Downsize But How Do I Start?
Posted in Buying and Selling by Windermere Guest Author
Are you thinking about downsizing but don’t know how to make the tricky transition work? How do you buy a new place before you sell your current home?
Read More >
September 15, 2017
Windermere and the Seahawks are Back for Another Season to #TackleHomelessness!
Posted in Seahawks, Community, and Windermere Foundation by Shelley Rossi
All of us at Windermere are very excited to kick off our second season as the Official Real Estate Company of the Seattle Seahawks! Once again, our #tacklehomelessness campaign is front-and-center, with the Windermere Foundation donating $100 for every Seahawks home-game tackle during the 2017 season to YouthCare.
Read More >
