October 25, 2018
Western Washington Real Estate Market Update
Posted in Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Washington State continues to be one of the fastest growing states in the nation and there is little to suggest that there will be any marked slowdown in the foreseeable future. Over the past year, the state has added 105,900 new jobs, representing an annual growth rate of 3.2%. This remains well above the national rate of 1.65%. Private sector employment gains continue to be robust...
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October 24, 2018
How a Windermere Agent Helped a Single Mother Pursue Her American Dream
Posted in Buying by John Trupin
Owning a home provides a sense of security, but the process of building towards homeownership can be overwhelming. There are obstacles that can get in the way of even the most diligent prospective buyer. For Zaharra Karungi, there were dozens of opportunities to see her dream of buying a home for herself and her daughter waylaid. But with hard work, a thoughtful lender, a baseball game, and a...
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October 22, 2018
Don't Get Spooked! These Are a Buyer's Warning Signs of a Haunted House
Posted in Buying by John Trupin
While you hear a lot about ghosts in October, they’re actually a year-round phenomenon (and they’re not all as friendly as Casper). Specters come in all shapes and sizes in real estate, and they can be spookiest to prospective buyers. So, if you’re in the market for a home right now, you might want to consider your threshold for the paranormal. Here are some ways to identify...
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October 19, 2018
Puget Sound Business Journal Honors Windermere Agents as Tops In the Seattle-Area Luxury Market
Posted in Luxury by John Trupin
Congratulations to our Seattle-area agents for representing a disproportionate share of clients on this year’s Puget Sound Business Journal list of Top 25 Most Expensive Home Sales. In the Seattle-Eastside luxury market, Windermere outperformed all other real estate companies, resulting in some crazy stats.
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October 17, 2018
Home Inspections Matter So Be Sure to Get Them Right
Posted in Selling by John Trupin
For many people, a home inspection is a hurdle that has to be overcome during the process of buying or selling a home. But, in fact, it can be a useful tool for buyers, sellers or anyone who plans to get the greatest possible value from their home...
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October 15, 2018
Help Homeless Youth Stay Warm This Winter
Posted in Seahawks, Community, and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Windermere and the Seattle Seahawks have come together to help #Tacklehomelessness in our community. As part of that campaign, Windermere is hosting a "We've Got You Covered" winter drive to benefit YouthCare. Please help homeless youth stay warm during the cold winter months by donating new hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, and warm socks at our participating offices.
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October 10, 2018
How Glass Design Can Help Reflect the Best of Your Home
Posted in Living by John Trupin
Glass has been a key component of home design for style and function for thousands of years. The versatility of glass is such that nearly every single modern home constructed utilizes glass in some way, shape, or form. But there’s no need to settle for simply including glass window panes and calling it good. Whether it’s in the interior or exterior, accentuating your home with glass is a great...
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October 08, 2018
Stay Safe While Selling Your Home With Our Seller's Checklist
Posted in Selling by John Trupin
Staying organized while uprooting your life and moving from one home to another can feel impossible. Not only are you trying to get the best financial return on your investment, but you might also be working on a tight deadline. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean and organized at all times for prospective buyers. One thing you can be sure of when selling your home is that...
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October 03, 2018
How Reliable Are Home Valuation Tools?
Posted in Selling by John Trupin
What’s your home worth? It seems like a simple question, but finding that answer is more complicated than it might seem. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, Eppraisal, and others have built-in home valuation tools that make it seem easy, but how accurate are they? And which one do you believe if you get three different answers? Online valuation tools have become a key part of the home buying and...
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October 01, 2018
Choosing the Right Backsplash for Your Kitchen
Posted in Living by John Trupin
Every chef’s kitchen should have a style that matches the delicious food that comes out of it. But even if you’re doing little more than making mac and cheese out of a box, your kitchen still can be a place of color and creativity. Kitchen backsplashes are nothing new, but they’ve seen a recent surge in popularity. We’re fortunate to see homes every day with creative takes on this tiling trend...
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