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Market Updates Windermere and Zillow Economists Come Together To Discuss Housing Source: www.blog.windermere.com   Earlier this week, nearly 200 Windermere brokers came together at Windermere’s monthly luxury breakfast at Overlake Golf Club in Medina, WA. The featured speakers were Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and Zillow Senior Economist, Skylar Olsen. Matthew interviewed Skylar on a number of topics related to the housing market and economy, including […]
Community Read Across America Day: Assisting Our Communities with Literacy Programs Source: www.blog.windermere.com “Step with care and great tact, and remember that life’s a great balancing act.”  – Dr. Seuss   What is Read Across America Day Read Across America Day was created by the National Education Association (NEA) and is held annually to promote reading for children and young adults. This day was created on […]
Home Ownership February Home Maintenance Check List Source: www.blog.windermere.com It’s February – winter’s not over yet, but spring is right around the corner. If you have cabin fever from being inside, cleaning and freshening up your house can help you get through this last month of winter and be ready to get outside when spring arrives. Once you check these items off […]
Selling a Home Selling Your Home: A step by step approach Source: www.blog.windermere.com   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 […]
DIY 5 Creative Ways to Dress up a Ceiling Source:www.blog.windermere.com A crisp white ceiling is a classic look, but it’s not the only option for making a room look polished. Here are a few other design considerations to bring some personality to your ceiling. The sky is the limit when it comes to the amount of creativity and beautiful layering you can put into […]
DIY 8 Laundry Room Updates to Fit Any Budget Source: www.blog.windermere.com Hoping to transform your tired laundry room into a sparkling clean, efficiently working space, but without the major costs of a full remodel? By not changing the layout or adding square feet, you can bring costs down while still making meaningful changes to your space. Use this guide to help you decide what […]
Market Updates Western Washington Real Estate Market Update- Quarter Four 2017 Posted in Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate   ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State economy added 104,600 new jobs over the past 12 months. This impressive growth rate of 3.1% is well above the national rate of 1.4%. Interestingly, the slowdown we saw through most of the […]
Windermere Foundation Windermere Foundation Surpasses $35 Million in Giving Source: www.blog.windermere.com   The Windermere Foundation had another banner year in 2017, raising even more than it did the prior year thanks to the continued support of Windermere franchise owners, agents, staff, and the community. Over $2.4 million was raised in 2017, which is an increase of eight percent over the previous year. This brings […]
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Market Updates Empty Nesters: Remodel or Sell? source: www.blog.windermere.com   Your kids have moved out and now you’re living in a big house with way more space than you need. You have two choices – remodel your existing home or move. Here are some things to consider about each option.   Choice No. 1: Remodel your existing home to better fit your […]
Home Ownership Keep Herbs Alive and Well in Winter With These 5 Tactics Source: www.blog.windermere.com Temperatures may be dropping, but that doesn’t mean we have to bid farewell to our herb gardens. Cold-hardy herbs, such as chives, mint, oregano, parsley, sage and thyme, can often survive cold-winter temperatures while continuing to produce flavorful foliage, as long as they are provided with some protection or grown indoors. Even herbs […]
Market Updates Matthew Gardner’s 2018 Housing Forecast Windermere is fortunate to have Chief Economist Matthew Gardner on staff to provide valuable analysis of the economy and housing market. Matthew recently completed his national forecast which details his predictions for the 2018 housing market.
DIY 13 Appliance Tips & Hacks for Household Chores source: www.blog.windermere.com   Modern home appliances make our lives so much easier: They tackle dreaded household chores, saving us time and effort. There are lots of ways to use them, however, that you may not have thought of before. From cleaning your ceiling fixtures in the dishwasher to vacuuming your pet, here are 13 little-known […]
Market Updates Western Washington Real Estate Market Update Source: www.blog.windermere.com     ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State economy has been expanding at a rapid pace but we are seeing a slowdown as the state grows closer to full employment. Given the solid growth, I would expect to see income growth move markedly higher, though this has yet to materialize. I anticipate that we […]
Buying a Home Why Owning a Home is Such a Smart Investment Source: www.blog.windermere.com After succumbing to the “Great Recession” ten years ago, the stock market has made a comeback. So, does that mean you should forget about buying a new house and invest in stocks instead? The answer to that question, say experts, depends on your investing savvy, your financial discipline, your age, and your current […]
Buying a Home Why aren’t home builders building more homes? source: www.blog.windermere.com Posted in Inman News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate This article originally appeared on Inman.com    Housing markets all across the U.S. are suffering from serious shortages of homes for sale, and this isn’t expected to change in the foreseeable future. When I think about inventory levels and the fact that […]
Selling a Home Selling Your Home: The Impact of Staging Source: www.blog.windermere.com   How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers? The answer is with some “home staging”. According to the Wall Street Journal, implementing some basic interior design techniques can not only speed up the sale of your home but also increase your final selling price. It all comes down to […]
Home Ownership Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home Source: Windermere Blog In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset. And it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowners insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that about two-thirds of all homeowners […]
Market Updates Baby Boomers: Impact on the U.S. Housing Market Source: www.blog.windermere.com 75 million Baby Boomers control nearly 80% of all U.S. wealth, and as this generation ages, retires, and inevitably downsizes, they will have a significant impact on the housing market. Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, explains when we can expect to see Boomers start to sell, opening much-needed inventory and making home ownership available to younger generations.
Home Ownership 6 Master Suite Remodel Rules for Success Source: www.blog.windermere.com Some good friends of ours just finished a master suite remodel. On the whole it went well: on time, on budget and generally to their satisfaction. Still, the process and execution were less than flawless, and as I listened to what didn’t go exactly to plan, I realized that other people could benefit […]
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