Windermere Blog
Home Security for the Holidays
The holiday season can bring joy and peace, but it can also bring package thieves and burglary. Stay safe this winter by taking a few precautions with your home security. From old-school security tricks to new digital home monitoring tools, there are many options when it comes to keeping our homes safe and preserving that sensibility.
Posted on 9 December 2019 | 6:00 pm
Matthew Gardner's 2020 Real Estate Forecast
It’s that time of year when Windermere's Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dusts off his crystal ball and peers into the future to give us his predictions for the 2020 economy and housing market.
Posted on 4 December 2019 | 6:00 pm
Four Holiday Décor Trends to Inspire You This Season
The holiday season is here and for many of us, that means it’s time to deck the halls. If you’re looking for some inspiration and a place to start, here are some ideas that are certain to get everyone in the spirit.
Posted on 2 December 2019 | 7:00 pm
Remodel for the Most Resale Value
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What’s the best remodeling project for your home? The answer, in part, depends on where you live. Every year, Remodeling Magazine evaluates which projects bring the most return at resale in different markets around the country in their “Cost vs. Value” report. For the purposes of this blog, we are focusing on the Pacific states (WA, OR, CA, AL) and the Mountain states (MT, ID, UT, CO, NV).
Posted on 20 November 2019 | 7:00 pm
Windermere’s Winter Drive Collects Nearly 6,000 Items for Mary’s Place
It’s another fall season and the fourth year of Windermere’s #TackleHomelessness campaign with the Seattle Seahawks. As a part of this campaign, Windermere hosts an annual “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive. This year, 33 Windermere offices in in the greater Seattle area* participated in the drive, collecting new hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, socks, and other warm winter items for Mary’s Place.
Posted on 18 November 2019 | 7:00 pm
A Gold Thanksgiving
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We're in the thick of autumn now, with Thanksgiving just days away. That means it's time to start considering how to best showcase your home before the guests arrive.
Posted on 13 November 2019 | 7:00 pm
Hawaii/Maui Real Estate Market Update
The following analysis of select Maui real estate markets 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 agent.
Posted on 11 November 2019 | 7:00 pm
So you bought an investment property, now what?
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Investing in a home is a great way to build passive income but earning from your investment will take a little groundwork to become a well-oiled machine. This is your beginner’s guide to owning an investment property so you can set up that foundation properly to avoid future headaches.
Posted on 11 November 2019 | 7:00 pm
Big Island of Hawaii Real Estate Market Update
The following analysis of the Big Island 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 agent.
Posted on 7 November 2019 | 7:00 pm
Is the Condominium Lifestyle Right for You?
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Condominium homes are a great, low-maintenance choice for a primary residence, second home, or investment property. This alternative to the traditional single-family home has unique issues to consider before buying, as well as unique benefits.
Posted on 6 November 2019 | 7:00 pm
