Windermere Blog | Author: Marilou Ubungen

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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October 15, 2018

Help Homeless Youth Stay Warm This Winter

Posted in Seahawks, Community, and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

Windermere and the Seattle Seahawks have come together to help #Tacklehomelessness in our community. As part of that campaign, Windermere is hosting a "We've Got You Covered" winter drive to benefit YouthCare. Please help homeless youth stay warm during the cold winter months by donating new hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, and warm socks at our participating offices.
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August 29, 2018

Providing Scholarships and School Supplies to Students in Need

Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

It’s that time of year again! As families prepare to send their kids back to school, Windermere agents have been out in their communities raising money to support programs that provide school supplies and scholarships to students in need.
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June 08, 2018

Today is Windermere’s Annual Community Service Day!

Posted in Community by Marilou Ubungen

Today, you may notice that your local Windermere office is closed, or it may take a little bit longer for your Windermere agent to get back to you. That’s because it’s our annual Windermere Community Service Day, and Windermere offices across the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Utah, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona are taking a day off from selling homes...
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