Windermere Blog

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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October 10, 2018

How Glass Design Can Help Reflect the Best of Your Home

Posted in Living by John Trupin

Glass has been a key component of home design for style and function for thousands of years. The versatility of glass is such that nearly every single modern home constructed utilizes glass in some way, shape, or form. But there’s no need to settle for simply including glass window panes and calling it good. Whether it’s in the interior or exterior, accentuating your home with glass is a great...
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October 08, 2018

Stay Safe While Selling Your Home With Our Seller's Checklist

Posted in Selling by John Trupin

Staying organized while uprooting your life and moving from one home to another can feel impossible. Not only are you trying to get the best financial return on your investment, but you might also be working on a tight deadline. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean and organized at all times for prospective buyers. One thing you can be sure of when selling your home is that...
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October 03, 2018

How Reliable Are Home Valuation Tools?

Posted in Selling by John Trupin

What’s your home worth? It seems like a simple question, but finding that answer is more complicated than it might seem. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, Eppraisal, and others have built-in home valuation tools that make it seem easy, but how accurate are they? And which one do you believe if you get three different answers? Online valuation tools have become a key part of the home buying and...
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October 01, 2018

Choosing the Right Backsplash for Your Kitchen

Posted in Living by John Trupin

Every chef’s kitchen should have a style that matches the delicious food that comes out of it. But even if you’re doing little more than making mac and cheese out of a box, your kitchen still can be a place of color and creativity. Kitchen backsplashes are nothing new, but they’ve seen a recent surge in popularity. We’re fortunate to see homes every day with creative takes on this tiling trend...
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September 26, 2018

5 Dangers of Overpricing a Home

Posted in Selling by Windermere Guest Author

It is still a great time to be a seller, but in much of the Western U.S., the local real estate market has begun to soften. With significant increases in inventory, buyers now have more choices and less sense of urgency. If you are thinking about selling your home, pricing it correctly the first time is critical. Here’s...
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September 24, 2018

Are We Heading Towards A Bubble?

Posted in Market News by John Trupin

The US housing market has been going gangbusters in recent years. Record-setting sales, record-setting home prices, & a market that has largely favored sellers, while forcing fierce competition among buyers. All of this has led some to worry that we are heading towards another housing bubble. So, are we? On Tuesday, September 25, at 11 AM PST, Windermere Real Estate is hosting a Facebook Live...
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September 21, 2018

Fall Perspectives 2018: Our Pledge To You

Posted in Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood

Change is afoot. We suppose it always is, but doesn’t it all seem to come at us so much faster in today’s world? We see change all around us. Just consider, for a moment, how much technology has changed our lives thanks to innovators like Uber, Google, and Apple, to name a few. Technology has also changed the way we do real estate. The real estate world is a complex environment that most...
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September 19, 2018

How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home

Posted in Selling by John Trupin

Appraisals are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. They provide a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Below, you will find information about the appraisal process, what goes into them, their benefits and some tips on how to help make an appraisal go smoothly and efficiently.
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September 17, 2018

Transforming Your House from a Summer Home to a Winter Hideaway

Posted in Living by John Trupin

None of us want to admit it, but Winter is Coming. The new season of Game of Thrones might not be until 2019, but your home will need preparation before then. As the days shorten, you can mitigate many mid-winter headaches with some preemptive prep. Proper weatherizing can help protect your investment from preventable damage, save money on energy costs, and, most importantly, keep your home...
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