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April 04, 2018

5 Deal Breakers that can blindside home buyers

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Posted in Buying by Kenady Swan


Purchasing a home can be a complex endeavor for even the most well-prepared home buyer. You’ve diligently saved for your down payment, followed the market, researched agents and now you are ready to make an offer on your dream home. Don’t let these 5 “Deal Breakers” come between you and your new home.
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March 26, 2018

How Tax Reform Affects Homeowners

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Posted in Buying, Selling, and Market News by Sonja Riveland


New tax legislation was signed into law at the end of 2017, and it included some significant changes for homeowners. These changes took effect in 2018 and do not influence your 2017 taxes. Here's a brief overview of this year's tax changes and how they may affect you*.
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March 14, 2018

Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home

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Posted in Buying by Kenady Swan


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 are under-insured.
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March 07, 2018

Myths and Truths About Millennial Home Buyers

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Posted in Buying and Living by Zacarias Dumas


In recent years there has been a lot written about millennial's and their impact on the housing market. Because of this there are also a lot of misconceptions about what this generation wants from a home. To start, it’s important to know that there are more than 71 millennial's, which are defined as those aged 22-37.
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January 10, 2018

Empty Nesters: Remodel or Sell?

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Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Sonja Riveland


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.
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January 05, 2018

Matthew Gardner’s 2018 Housing Forecast

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Posted in Buying, Selling, and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate


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.
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December 20, 2017

New Year’s Tips for Buying and Selling

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Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Marilou Ubungen


Now that the end of the year is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about some New Year resolutions. If your 2018 resolution is to buy or sell a home, here are some suggestions to help you along the way. For everyone else, we’ve added some tips about building equity and investing in updates to your home.
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December 08, 2017

What Can We Expect From The 2018 Housing Market?

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Posted in Buying, Selling, and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate


It’s the time of the year when I look deep into my crystal ball to see what’s on the horizon for the upcoming year. As we are all aware, 2017 has been a stellar year for housing across the country, but can we expect that to continue in 2018?
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November 13, 2017

Windermere Hosts Chinese Real Estate Leaders During Four-City U.S. Tour

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Posted in Buying by Shelley Rossi


Last week Windermere hosted 16 members of the China Alliance of Real Estate Agencies (CAREA) during a daylong tour of Seattle and Bellevue, WA. CAREA is a coalition of the largest regional and national real estate companies in China, representing over 60 percent of all Chinese real estate sales. Their stop in Seattle was a part of a four-city tour that also included Chicago, New York, and Dallas.
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October 11, 2017

Find a New Home in Four Steps

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Posted in Buying by Marilou Ubungen


Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a current owner looking for a bigger home, the ideas in this article will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford).
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