Uncategorized Eco-friendly Upgrades to Consider When Buying a Home Eco-friendly Upgrades to Consider When Buying a Home by Windermere Staff Buying a home is one of the largest investments you’ll make in your lifetime, which is why it’s important to take a long-term approach when looking at potential properties. In addition to imagining what your living situation will be over the next few decades […]
Uncategorized Minimize Stress While Selling Your Home Minimize Stress While Selling Your Home by Meaghan McGlynn After years of collecting furniture, plants, and memories, the thought of preparing your home to sell and moving to a new one can be daunting and stir up a lot of emotions. But selling your home doesn’t have to be stressful; here are a few tips […]
Uncategorized Simple Ways to Conserve Energy at Home Simple Ways to Conserve Energy at Home by Meaghan McGlynn Whether you want to use less energy to reduce your carbon footprint or your monthly costs, there are plenty of easy ways to conserve the electricity and natural gas you’re using in your home. Energy conservation can be as simple as closing your curtains, changing […]
Uncategorized How to Stay Safe at Home During a Power Outage How to Stay Safe at Home During a Power Outage by Sandy Dodge A stormy night with the lights out can complicate things at home. But with the right preparation, you and your household can switch gears quickly and ride out the blackout period, however long it may last. Power outages can happen unexpectedly, so […]
Uncategorized Turnkey vs. Fixer-Upper: Pros and Cons Turnkey vs. Fixer-Upper: Pros and Cons by Sandy Dodge The beauty of real estate is that different properties satisfy different needs. Although single-family homes are great for putting down roots, that may not be your motivation for purchasing your next home. If you’re looking to buy a property with the intent of renting it, both turnkey and […]
Uncategorized What to Do After Moving Into a New Home What to Do After Moving Into a New Home by Sandy Dodge Nothing beats the feeling of buying a new home. You’ve worked hard with your agent to find the right home for you, you’ve worked with the seller to finalize the deal, and you’ve signed all the paperwork to transfer ownership. Congratulations! Everything has led […]
Uncategorized Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Here’s Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist by Windermere Staff The leaves changing color is a sign that you may have some fall home maintenance tasks to tackle. With summer in the rearview and colder temperatures ahead, being proactive now will keep your home in pristine condition throughout the autumn days and nights. We’ve compiled a […]
Uncategorized A Guide to Permits and Regulations for ADUs, Sheds, & More A Guide to Permits and Regulations for ADUs, Sheds, & More by Sandy Dodge The desire to maximize property value among homeowners is stronger now than ever. As the movement of short-term rentals, turnkey properties, and real estate investment continue to grow in popularity, it’s worth it to take a moment and understand the regulations that […]
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Uncategorized How to Avoid the Most Common Buying/Selling Mistakes How to Avoid the Most Common Buying/Selling Mistakes by Windermere Staff There’s nothing more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling than buying or selling a home. However, it’s a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. How can you avoid potential selling […]
Uncategorized How to Negotiate as a Seller How to Negotiate as a Seller by Sandy Dodge Once a buyer makes an offer on your house, your goals as a seller are within reach. But before you cross the finish line, the selling process will enter a crucial stage: negotiation. Knowing how to negotiate as a seller will give you confidence as you and your […]
Uncategorized How to Pay for a House How to Pay for a House by Sandy Dodge Buying a home is, for many people, the largest financial undertaking of their lives. So, how do the numbers work? How is the price of a property converted into a transaction? Let’s take a look at how to pay for a house by focusing on some […]
Uncategorized How to Improve Your Curb Appeal How to Improve Your Curb Appeal by Sandy Dodge When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. Working with your agent to identify projects that boost your […]
Uncategorized Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies in Real Estate This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. A big thank you to Matthew Gardner and the Windermere staff for getting updates like this […]
Uncategorized Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies in Real Estate This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. A big thank you to Matthew Gardner and the Windermere staff for getting updates like this out […]
Market Activity Q4 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Many thanks to Matthew Gardner and the Windermere staff for getting this out to us. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing […]
Buying Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2022 This video shows Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2022. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. The following post is also written by Matthew Gardner. Big thanks to him for releasing his helpful insights and […]
Selling Deciding to Sell Your Home Selling a home–that is a big deal. Many steps are involved with it as well as emotions. Factors out of your control may be the cause of your decision to sell other than you simply wanting to. Thanks Sandy Dodge at Windermere for this insightful read–! I am here to help you through the home […]
Design How to Fall Proof Your Home Taking preventative measures for a safer home can save potential stress in the future. Especially during this time of year when you may have small children and older family and friends coming to visit for the holidays. Thank you Sandy Dodge at Windermere for this great write up–! How to Fall Proof Your Home Each […]
Buying Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time Does this sound like a daunting task? While there are lots of moving parts, it can be done and I am here to help. Thanks Sandy Dodge at Windermere for this insightful write-up. Successfully selling a home and buying a home are significant accomplishments on their own, but when their timelines cross it can be difficult to manage […]
Market Activity 11/15/2021 Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner This is the latest installment in the Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.    Hello there!  I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome to the latest […]