Market Update 11/15/2021 Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner This is the latest installment in the Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.    Hello there!  I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome to the latest […]
Design How to Fall Proof Your Home Each object in a home serves a purpose, but for those who experience dizziness and numbness, many of them can also be a potential hazard. Taking steps to reduce the risk of falling in your home is a worthy exercise for any homeowner, especially if you have elderly family members or young children living in your […]
Design What is a Barndominium? What is a Barndominium? A barndominium is a combination of a barn and condominium and is typically custom built from metal pole barns or other similar structures. Due to the metal structuring, barndominiums require less maintenance than a traditional home. They are also less susceptible to deterioration and damage. The popularity of barndominiums has taken […]
Market Update Q3 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere Real Estate agent.   […]
Market Update 10/25/2021 Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.       Hello there!  I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome to […]
Community Windermere Foundation Approaches $1.5 Million Raised in 2021 Thank you Sandy Dodge at Windermere for writing this post about the impact Windermere offices are making on their local communities! Windermere offices across the Western U.S. have remained committed to serving their communities in 2021, collectively raising nearly $1.5 million so far this year alone, pushing the foundation’s grand total raised since 1989 to nearly […]
Design How to Choose the Best Flooring Flooring is a key component of a home’s design and can often be the centerpiece of a renovation or remodel. Because it covers such a large surface area it will significantly impact the look and feel of your home, so choosing the right material can be stressful. Weigh your options before making a decision. Learn […]
Design A Guide to Remodeling Your Bathroom There are a variety of reasons that a homeowner may decide to remodel their bathroom;  they could be looking to increase the value of their home for a future sale, they may have discovered repairs that need to be made, or perhaps they’re simply looking to maximize their enjoyment of the space. Whatever your motivation may […]
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Buying 9/27/2021 Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.     Introducing Matthew Gardner, Windermere’s Chief Economist. Read on about what real estate updates he […]
Community Windermere Foundation Surpasses $44 Million Total Raised   Since 1989, the Windermere Foundation has supported low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S. Earlier this year, the Foundation proudly crossed the $44 million mark in total donations. 2021 has been an active year for giving back at Windermere. Our offices have continued to support their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, donating time and […]
Community Windermere Partners with the Seattle Seahawks for Another Season to #TackleHomelessness All of us at Windermere Real Estate are proud to kick off another season as the “Official Real Estate Company of the Seattle Seahawks.” Since 2016, we’ve partnered with the Seahawks to #TackleHomelessness by donating $100 for every Seahawks defensive tackle made in a home game. And for the third season in a row, the […]
Selling The Difference Between a Comparative Market Analysis and an Appraisal Thanks Sandy Dodge at Windermere for the explanation! It can be difficult for sellers to distinguish between two methods of finding the value of their home: a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and a home appraisal. Though they share many similarities, there are key differences in how the two approaches ultimately arrive at a listing price for […]
Uncategorized 5 Green Upgrades that Increase Your Home Value Thanks Sandy Dodge at Windermere for writing this helpful guide! Selling a home begins with understanding how much it’s worth. After an initial assessment, you may want to make some updates to increase the value of your property. There are several ways to do that, including boosting your curb appeal or making renovations with significant ROI potential. As […]
Living Windermere Living: Board it Up This article originally appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of Windermere Living By Naomi Tomky | Photography by Carly Diaz | Food Styling By Anne Parker   For an intimate gathering or celebration, or just to change up a weeknight dinner, charcuterie boards are impressive crowd-pleasers. Once an innocuous appetizer, charcuterie boards are stealing the […]
Gardening The Best Indoor Plants for Every Room Thank you to the Windermere Staff for originally writing this helpful piece! With thousands of plant species, it can be hard to distinguish which plants are best suited for each room in your home, which greatly depends on sunlight exposure and temperature. A simple rule of thumb is to make higher maintenance plants more accessible […]