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January 31, 2017

Eastern Washington Real Estate Market Update

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 13, 2017

How to Get Through the ‘Punch List’ Stage of Your Remodel

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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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January 11, 2017

First Time Buyers, Millennials, and What to Expect in 2017

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


Why don’t we have enough first-time buyers in the market? With Baby Boomers working and living longer, we aren’t making much room for Millennials to start their careers. Plus, the major debt that the younger generation owes on student loans ($1.3 trillion today) hugely impacts the housing market. But the bigger issue is lack of down payments. Before the recession, many Millennials...
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January 10, 2017

Blinds or Curtains? Or Both? Top Things to Consider When Choosing Your Window Style

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Posted in Living by Windermere Guest Author


Some rooms just need blinds, other rooms just need curtains, and then some rooms look best with both. But how do you decide which rooms need what? There are a number of factors to consider when you’re picking window treatments for rooms in your house, from price to insulation to style to orientation within the room.
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