Windermere Blog | Author: Marilou Ubungen

July 17, 2019

Building Stronger Communities By Helping Those In Need

Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

We’re halfway through the Windermere Foundation’s 30-year anniversary. This quarter, we’re highlighting Windermere offices in Oregon, Utah, and Colorado, which are each doing their part to give back by hosting clothing and donation drives, contributing to educational programs, and funding weekend backpack meals for public elementary schools.
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June 07, 2019

Windermere Celebrates 35 Years of Community Service!

Posted in Community by Marilou Ubungen

If you try to call or stop by a Windermere office today you’ll notice that we’re closed for business. That’s because the entire Windermere network of agents, franchise owners, and staff are volunteering for our annual Community Service Day.
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May 29, 2019

Giving Thanks to Our Vendor Partners

Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

The Windermere Foundation is grateful for all of our wonderful vendor partners who share our passion for helping those less fortunate. Their contributions have helped the Foundation continue to provide funding to nonprofits that provide service to low-income and homeless families.
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April 24, 2019

Caring for our Communities through the Windermere Foundation

Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

Windermere offices have been busy this year raising money for the Windermere Foundation which provides funding to support low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S. Last quarter alone, the Windermere Foundation collected over $308,236 in donations, bringing our total to $38,314,364 raised since 1989 when the Windermere Foundation first started.
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April 10, 2019

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 below will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford). The search for a new home always starts out with a lot of excitement. But if you haven’t prepared, frustration can soon set in, especially in a competitive real estate market.
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March 27, 2019

Windermere and YouthCare - Helping Homeless Youth

Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

For the past 30 years, Windermere Real Estate has supported more than 500 non-profit agencies dedicated to helping low-income and homeless families through donations from the Windermere Foundation. One organization that we have been honored to partner with these past three years is YouthCare, a non-profit in Seattle, Washington that provides critical services to homeless youth.
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January 23, 2019

Windermere Foundation Surpasses $38 Million In Total Donations Raised

Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

2018 concluded with another great year of fundraising and giving for the Windermere Foundation, thanks to the continued support of Windermere franchise owners, agents, staff, and the community. Nearly $2.5 million was raised in 2018, bringing our grand total to over $38 million raised since the Foundation’s inception in 1989!
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December 17, 2018

Bringing Warmth And Good Cheer For The Holidays

Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

The winter holiday season is one of our favorites! It is also a busy time of the year for Windermere offices, as many are working with local non-profits to support families who need a little extra help during the holidays. From running clothing drives to hosting free photo events with Santa, our agents and offices are out in their communities helping those in need have a warm and merry holiday.
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December 03, 2018

A Lifetime of Making a Difference - Joan Tate Allen

Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

Tis the season when we look back upon the year and give thanks for all that we have and count our blessings. At Windermere, we are thankful for all who generously donate to the Windermere Foundation, and we are grateful to have franchise owners and agents who go above and beyond to make a difference in the communities where they live and work.
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November 15, 2018

Helping Homeless Youth Stay Warm From Head To Toe!

Posted in Windermere by Marilou Ubungen

With the onset of winter, Windermere offices throughout the greater Seattle area came together this month to host another “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive for YouthCare, a nonprofit that provides critical services to homeless youth. This drive is a part of Windermere’s #TackleHomelessness campaign with the Seattle Seahawks which aims to raise money, donations, and awareness for the...
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