Windermere Blog

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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July 15, 2019

Selling your home: A step-by-step approach

Posted in Selling by Meaghan McGlynn

Whether you’re starting a family, moving for your job, getting ready to retire or embarking on a new chapter in your life, when your home no longer suits your current situation, it’s time to think about selling it. Although this can be a bit complicated, with the help of your agent, you can minimize the hassles, get the best possible price, and shorten the distance between “For Sale” and “Sold”.
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July 10, 2019

What to Consider Before You Build

Posted in Architecture by Meaghan McGlynn

If you’re short on space but don’t want to move, a home addition is an attractive way to solve your woes and turn your current home into your dream home.
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July 08, 2019

Preparing Your Garage for an Electric Car

Posted in Living by Meaghan McGlynn

Electric cars help lower emissions and fuel costs, improve fuel economy, and bolster energy security. And considering the volatility of gas prices—and their general skyward trajectory—electric fuel shows promise as an economic alternative.
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July 03, 2019

The Risks and Rewards of Purchasing a Bank-Owned Home

Posted in Buying by Kenady Swan

The process of purchasing a home directly from a lender can be long and arduous, but could very well be worth it in the end. If you have your sights on a particular home or are looking to find a deal on your first, working directly with the lender may be your only option.
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July 01, 2019

Are You Better Off Paying Your Mortgage Earlier or Investing Your Money?

Posted by Kenady Swan

Few topics cause more division among economists than the age-old debate of whether you’re better off paying off your mortgage earlier, or investing that money instead. And there’s a good reason why that debate continues; both sides make compelling arguments.
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June 26, 2019

Mortgage Rate Forecast

Posted in Economics 101 Videos and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate

Geopolitical uncertainty is causing mortgage rates to drop. Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, explains why this is and what you can expect to see mortgage rates do in the coming year.
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June 24, 2019

Ten Qualities to Look For in Your Real Estate Agent

Posted in General by Meaghan McGlynn

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process but one who can also answer your questions and represent your needs from start to finish.
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June 19, 2019

Refresh Your Home

Posted in Living by Meaghan McGlynn

The craving to move happens to every homeowner as they start to feel bogged down, or like they need a restart. That sense of newness doesn't have to be dramatic, however. The great part about having a home of your own is you can make improvements and give your home a chance to evolve over time. You just need to help your home live up to its potential!
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June 17, 2019

Improve Your Curb Appeal with These Affordable Tips

Posted in Selling by Meaghan McGlynn

You’ll never have a second chance at a first impression, so let’s make it count! When it comes to upping your home’s curb appeal, there are plenty of small changes you can make that have a big impact.
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