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August 19, 2016

Why So Many Americans Are Either Upsizing or Downsizing

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Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Shelley Rossi


According to two recent surveys that took industry watchers by surprise, many family homeowners are putting frugality aside and upsizing to new houses that average as large as 2,480 square feet (an increase of as much as 13 percent from the year before), and sometimes exceed 3,500 square feet in size.
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August 08, 2016

6 Smart Home Gadgets Perfect for Summer Fun

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Posted in Living by Kelly Schwarze


Tell your friends and families to clear their weekend schedules throughout the entire summer—your house is the place to be for fun all season long. If you sloughed through winter with visions of making your house the hangout spot of the summer, you’ll want to bookmark this page. We’re outlining the gadgets you’ll need on hand to turn your home into a modern entertaining destination!
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August 05, 2016

25 Ways to Make the Most of Small Spaces

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Posted in Living by Shelley Rossi


Suburban homes—with their large spaces, big yards, and separate bedrooms for every child—will always be popular with families, especially families of four or more. But there’s also a contingent today that’s eager to live in a dense urban setting: a high-rise condominium in the downtown core, a small home in an urban neighborhood, a small apartment, or even a shared housing arrangement.
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July 19, 2016

The Timeless Appeal of the Equestrian Life

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Posted in Living by KiamaLise Herres


It struck me, in the midst of a big bustling city where the only horses are the giant stone ones gracing the façades of old buildings and the few scattered cart horses pulling excited tourists through Central Park, that no matter who you are or where you live, the equestrian lifestyle has ubiquitous appeal.
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July 18, 2016

Refinancing: What you need to know

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Posted in Living by Tara Sharp


Thanks to all-time-low interest rates, the number of homeowners refinancing their mortgages is at an all-time high. Of course, no one should refinance just because everyone else is doing it. But, for many homeowners, the benefits are simply too hard to ignore any longer.
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June 29, 2016

A Home Addition: What to Consider Before Starting to Build

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Posted in Selling, Living, and Architecture by Tara Sharp


Adding on to your current home may be your best bet if you’re short on space, but you don’t want to move or can’t find another house in the area with all the qualities you’re seeking. It’s also an attractive option if the house you have is lacking just one significant element (a family room, another bedroom, a larger kitchen, a separate apartment, etc.).
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June 08, 2016

Buying Waterfront Properties – What You Should Know Before You Take the Plunge

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Posted in Windermere Premier, Buying, Selling, Premier Events , and Living by Kelly Weisfield


There is a reason that owning a waterfront home is a life-long dream for so many people – it brings an extraordinary lifestyle. As a significant financial investment and very unique type of real estate, it’s especially critical to engage professionals who understand the complex issues inherent in waterfront properties. Equipped with the right expertise, guidance and knowledge...
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May 27, 2016

Weekend Warrior: Quick projects to upgrade your home

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Posted in Living by Tara Sharp


Memorial Day traditionally represents the kick-off of summer. Kids are getting out of school, families are making summer vacation plans, and backyard barbecues are on everyone’s minds. This is also a great time of the year to get your house in order and ready for the summer season. The following is a handful of ideas and tips to help you with this process.
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May 13, 2016

What Millennials are Looking for in an Apartment or Condo

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Posted in Living by Tiana Baur


LinkedIn recently told us that 4,279 new apartments were added to Seattle’s local inventory last year, and based on the number of cranes you constantly see around the city, we believe them. With so many choices, Millennials are getting really specific about what they want in a living space and the lifestyle it provides them.
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April 27, 2016

Keeping Up with The Joneses: Seven Yard Tools a First-Time Homeowner Needs

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Posted in Living by Tyler Davis Jones


Did you know that gardening tools are really expensive? I didn’t. We even priced out what it would cost to have a landscaper come every two weeks just to mow and edge our front and back yard (which would leave us to the weeding, sweeping, etc.) but alas… that is also expensive (about $100 per month). So… Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to Home Depot we go…
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