Windermere Blog

December 14, 2010

Getting Through the Holidaze

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Perhaps it is just me, but I don’t remember the distance between Halloween and mid-December ever being so short. I am shocked Chanukah has come and gone and Christmas is nearly here. Consensus seems to be that the year has flown past.
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December 10, 2010

What You Need To Know About Buying a Bank Owned Home

Posted in Uncategorized by Windermere Guest Author

Recently, news about how to purchase a real-estate owned (REO/bank owned) home, foreclosure property or short sale is everywhere. Bank owned homes are sold directly from the lender after the foreclosure process is complete, and while you may save quite a bit of money by choosing to go for this type of home, it is not without trials and tribulations.
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December 07, 2010

Does the Home of Your Dreams Really Exist?

Posted in Buying by Windermere Guest Author

When you ask yourself to visualize the home of your dreams, what comes to mind? Certainly not a nondescript 3 bedroom, two bath home. It’s much more likely that your vision could include features like maple flooring, granite countertops, 6-panel doors, built-in speakers, or access to 220-electricity in the garage for a workshop. Everyone has their own custom needs and desires.
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November 24, 2010

Inspired Gratitude

Posted in Uncategorized by Tara Sharp

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and it is a great time to spend with friends, family, pets, or volunteering. Everyone has different traditions over the holidays, shaped by beliefs, family, location and other factors, but gratitude and thankfulness typically run through the season.
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November 16, 2010

Considering becoming a landlord? How to evaluate whether to rent or sell your property

Posted in Selling and Property Management by Windermere Guest Author

In deciding whether or not becoming a Landlord is right for you, there are a number of factors to consider, but primarily they fall into the following three categories: Financial Analysis, Risk and Goals.
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November 12, 2010

Divorce, Custody, and Employee Mobility

Posted in Uncategorized by Windermere Guest Author

Divorce, child custody and relocation are all difficult topics however, knowing the facts will help you make the decisions that are right for you and your family. Below you will find an excerpt from an article recently published in Mobility Magazine by Windermere’s own Peggy Scott, GRI, CRP, GMS.
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November 02, 2010

The Reality of Home Improvement: HGTV installment

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Justin Waskow

On any given weekend in my house, at least a couple of hours will be spent watching the designers, craftspeople and entertainers on HGTV or its spunky sister station, the DIY Network.
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October 29, 2010

GDP Growth – The Good and the Bad

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

I was just looking at figures released this morning relative to how our economic output is doing. Gross Domestic Product is a figure that is very important as it shows how we, as a nation, are growing economically by looking at the value of all the goods and services that we generate inside the U.S.
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October 25, 2010

The First Decade

Posted by Geoff Wood

The other day I was searching for my daughter’s cell phone number – which I haven’t memorized because I simply speed-dial it – and I realized it’s been years since I memorized anyone’s phone number.
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October 21, 2010

Weatherizing your home: protecting your investment through the harsh winter months

Posted in Living by Windermere Guest Author

Weatherizing your home--especially in light of harsh warnings--will protect your investment from preventable damage, save money on energy costs and, most importantly, keep your home safe and warm for you and your loved ones throughout the winter season.
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