Windermere Blog

October 04, 2011

The One-Wall Wonder

Posted in Living by Gina Kim

Homes with accent walls add a surprise element to a room and define an area of space that deserves attention.
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September 26, 2011

Washington State Foreclosure Fairness Act Mediation Program

Posted in Buying and Selling by Windermere Guest Author

As a homeowner it is important to know your rights. This article is specific to Washington State; please be aware of the foreclosure laws in your area.
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September 19, 2011

Reflections on a proud legacy

Posted in Community and Windermere by Windermere Guest Author

Next year marks Windermere Real Estate’s 40th anniversary. Who could’ve imagined that what was once an eight-agent office in northeast Seattle would eventually expand into 10 states and become the company that it is today.
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September 01, 2011

Make the Most of the Home You Have

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Here is a top ten list of improvements that will help you make the most of your home.
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August 15, 2011

August Perspective

Posted in Uncategorized by Windermere Guest Author

Work ethic has been defined as a “belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character.” For many of us, a strong work ethic was instilled from an early age. If you were a part of our family, you washed cars, swept sidewalks, watered plants, and answered phones before being given any serious responsibilities. We had to work for it the old-fashioned...
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August 09, 2011

Whatever you may think of the Case-Shiller Index, it is worth watching

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

Personally, I am not a fan of the U.S. housing index that was created by Karl Case and Bob Shiller back in the 1990s. That said, it is a highly watched gauge and worthy of commentary.
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July 28, 2011

A little goes a long way: a top ten list for making the most of your home improvement

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Here is my top ten list of how to make the most of your time when tackling home-improvement projects.
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July 20, 2011

Building Better Communities, One Home Sale at a Time

Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Tara Sharp

The Windermere Foundation has been active in our communities for more than 22 years, but this year we decided we could do more: building parks and recreational facilities in communities with a lot of kids, but not a lot of resources. Learn more at www.windermereandyou.org.
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July 11, 2011

July Perspective

Posted in Uncategorized by Windermere Guest Author

We agree that community service shouldn’t end with a cap and gown. Over the years, our team has proven this time and time again by embodying the notion that service to others is not something you do, it is who you are.
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July 01, 2011

Take it outside!

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Extending your living space to the outdoors is nice for relaxing and entertaining. Here are some quick ideas to make your backyard patio more comfortable all summer long.
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