January 31, 2017
Eastern Washington Real Estate Market Update
Posted in Eastern Washington Real Estate Market Update and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Economic growth in Washington State continues to trend well above the nation and it is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Housing markets throughout the state have benefited greatly from this economic vitality. Home prices continue to increase while the number of homes for sale remains stagnant. The average number of active listings in the fourth quarter was 21% lower...
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January 30, 2017
Southern California Real Estate Market Update
Posted in Market News and Southern California Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
The Southern California economy continues to add jobs, which in turn increases demand for housing. The region remains a seller’s market; however, it will be interesting to see what effect the recent rise in interest rates will have on the growth of home prices, especially in the more expensive Orange County and Los Angeles County areas. Given further anticipated increases in interest rates...
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January 27, 2017
12 Tips for Making Your Bedroom Cozier
Posted in Living by Guest Author
At the end of a long day, your bedroom should be a sanctuary of comfort that welcomes you in. But, as a room that guests rarely see and in which homeowners spend most of their time with their eyes closed, its upkeep frequently gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Thankfully, there are some little design tricks that can make a big difference. Turn your bedroom into a restful retreat ...
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January 26, 2017
Windermere Donates $35,000 To Help #TackleHomelessness
Posted in Windermere Foundation and Windermere by Shelley Rossi
As the Official Real Estate Company of the Seattle Seahawks, Windermere and the Seahawks decided to partner on a cause that is important to our community. The result was our #tacklehomelessness campaign which saw Windermere donating $100 for every Seahawks home game tackle during the 2016 season. An additional donation was made in honor of Bobby Wagner, the NFL leader in tackles this season...
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January 25, 2017
Western Washington Real Estate Market Update
Posted in Market News and Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Washington State finished the year on a high with jobs continuing to be added across the market. Additionally, we are seeing decent growth in the area’s smaller markets, which have not benefitted from the same robust growth as the larger metropolitan markets.
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January 24, 2017
Windermere Foundation Raises $2,246,829 in 2016
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Christine Wood
The Windermere Foundation had another banner year in 2016, thanks to the continued support of Windermere franchise owners, agents, staff, and the community. Over $2.2 million was raised in 2016, which is an increase of seven percent over the previous year. This brings our total to over $33 million raised since the start of the Windermere Foundation in 1989.
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January 23, 2017
6 Dramatic Bathroom Makeovers You Won’t Believe
Posted in Houzz.com and Living by Houzz.com
Maybe it’s that 1980s soaking tub with the giant surround, or maybe you’re prepping for resale, or perhaps an overhead flood is to blame. Maybe it’s just time for a change. Whatever the motivation behind them, bathroom renovations are one of the projects homeowners put the most effort and investment into. Here are 6 of the most dramatic before-and-after bathroom stories from Houzz...
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January 20, 2017
Tiny Houses – A Big Trend
Posted in Living by Pattie O'Loughlin
If you are even a casual fan of TV channels like HGTV, you’re sure to have noticed our nation’s current real estate obsession: Tiny Houses. Tiny House living can offer more financial freedom, more mobility, a lower environmental footprint, and an emphasis on experience over stuff. People who have adopted this lifestyle typically want to live a simpler, more pared-down life...
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January 18, 2017
Artfully Organizing Your Bookshelf
Posted in Living by Pattie O'Loughlin
When it comes to organizing a bookshelf, there are a multitude of directions you can go. For example, a simple Pinterest search will turn up endless results of bookshelves stylishly organized by color, but what if that entails separating books from within a series? For some of us, that’s like separating our children. Ultimately, how you organize your bookshelf is a personal choice based on...
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January 13, 2017
How to Get Through the ‘Punch List’ Stage of Your Remodel
Posted by Houzz.com
It’s important to keep track of any items you find by adding them to a punch list as well as noting them throughout the house with a small piece of painter’s tape (not duct tape or electrical tape, which could damage finishes). This makes it easier on your memory as well as on your contractor. No one has to go hunting for that one corner with the ding in the drywall.
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