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Blog The Risks, Rewards, and Benefits of Owning Rental Property Posted in Uncategorized by Shelley Rossi  One area of the real estate market that is thriving right now is rental property. In the first quarter of this year, landlords and property managers across the country rented more apartments and homes than they have during the first quarters of the past ten years. And according to the Wall Street […]
Blog Is Buying a Short Sale Right For You? Posted in Buying and Selling by Windermere Guest Author  By Richard Eastern If you’re shopping for a home, you may have noticed that a large number of the homes that are currently on the market are short sales. A short sale occurs when a homeowner owes a lender more than their home is worth, and the lender agrees to let […]
Blog Top 10 qualities to look for in an agent Posted in Uncategorized by Tara Sharp  Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process, but one who can also answer your questions and represent your needs from start […]
Blog Weekend Warrior: Quick projects to upgrade your home 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 barbeques 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 […]
Blog Spatially Limited Gardening: The Indoors is the New Outdoors Posted in Living by Windermere Guest Author  It is the official start to the gardening season! For those who have large outdoor spaces, it is the perfect time of year to make a trip to the home and garden store, work in your gardens,  and plant new growth. For those who live in smaller city quarters and whose […]
Blog Make the Most of the Home You Have Posted in Living by Tara Sharp  If you have been in your home for a while you may be restless for change. The great part about having a home of your own is you can make improvements and give your home a chance to evolve over time. You just need to help your home live up to its […]
Blog Moving Life Home Posted in Architecture by Windermere Guest Author  Ipod and water bottle in hand, Dave strolls down a flower lined path toward his first destination of the morning, his gym. At the door to the gym, he is greeted by his wife, Janet. Janet takes a sip of her latte, gives Dave a kiss and tells him she’s off […]
Blog A little goes a long way: a top ten list for making the most of your home improvement Posted in Living by Tara Sharp  This weekend I spent the greater part of Saturday taking care of the ongoing household to do list and the transformation made a huge impact. There certainly is more to do, as is the nature of home improvement, but having a finite list of things to accomplish and making time to enjoy […]
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Blog Just a Dash of Feng Shui Posted in Uncategorized by Windermere Guest Author  What is a home if not personalized to those who share its walls? Feng Shui is intended to create a place of peace, balance and harmony for you and yours. You can achieve this type of atmosphere through the things you bring into your home and the way that you stage […]
Blog When it comes time to downsize Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Windermere Guest Author  When it comes time to decide if you want to downsize, there are many thoughts and emotions that go speeding through your mind.  Maybe you have already decided this is your home for the rest of your life.  Your home was the perfect place to meet your needs when you […]
Blog The Reality of Home Improvement: HGTV installment Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Justin Waskow  On any given weekend in my house, at least a couple of hours will be spent watching the designers, craftspeople and entertainers on HGTV or its spunky sister station, the DIY Network.  The premise of these home-centered television networks is that somewhere, sandwiched between long commercial breaks for paint, faucets, flooring warehouses and something […]
Blog Divorce, Custody, and Employee Mobility Posted in Uncategorized by Windermere Guest Author  Divorce, child custody and relocation are all difficult topics however, knowing the facts will help you make the decisions that are right for you and your family. Below you will find an excerpt from an article recently published in Mobility Magazine by Windermere’s own Peggy Scott, GRI, CRP, GMS. She is the relocation director and […]
Blog Considering becoming a landlord? How to evaluate whether to rent or sell your property Posted in Selling and Property Management by Windermere Guest Author  Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in homeowners choosing to become landlords rather than placing their homes on the market.  In deciding whether or not becoming a Landlord is right for you, there are a number of factors to consider, but primarily they fall into the […]
Blog What You Need To Know About Buying a Bank Owned Home Posted in Uncategorized by Windermere Guest Author  Recently, news about how to purchase a real-estate owned (REO/bank owned) home, foreclosure property or short sale is everywhere. Bank owned homes are sold directly from the lender after the foreclosure process is complete, and while you may save quite a bit of money by choosing to go for this type […]
Blog Investing in home: building a foundation for memories Posted in Buying, Selling, Community, and Living by Tara Sharp  “Of course, thanks to the house, a great many of our memories are housed, and if the house is a bit elaborate, if it has a cellar and a garret, nooks and corridors, our memories have refuges that are all the more clearly delineated. All our lives we come back to […]
Blog Sellers: Making the Most of your First Impressions Posted in Selling by Windermere Guest Author  As the old saying goes, you only have one chance to make a first impression. If you’re selling your home, it’s true, except that there are several impressions to be made, and each one might have its own effect on the unique tastes of a prospective buyer. I’ve worked with scores […]
Blog Weatherizing your home: protecting your investment through the harsh winter months Posted in Living by Windermere Guest Author  It seems the winter is settling in early through much of the West Coast this year, with October frost and early winter warnings. Last week The Seattle Times reported, “This year will bring the most intense La Niña conditions since 1955 … Meteorologists say more rain, colder temperatures and bigger snowstorms are likely.” […]
Blog The First Decade Posted by Geoff Wood  The other day I was searching for my daughter’s cell phone number – which I haven’t memorized because I simply speed-dial it – and I realized it’s been years since I memorized anyone’s phone number. And this was just after I’d booked a flight online and selected my seat, and downloaded some new music […]
Blog 5 Deal Breakers that can blindside home buyers Posted in Uncategorized by Justin Waskow  Purchasing a home can be a complex endeavor for even the most well prepared home buyer.  You’ve diligently saved for your down payment, followed the market, researched agents and now you are ready to make an offer on your dream home.  Don’t let these 5 “Deal Breakers” come between you and your […]
Blog Going from homeowner to home seller Posted in Selling by Windermere Guest Author  The following post was written by Kathryn Madison, a real estate broker out of the Windermere  Portland-Raleigh Hills office. You can learn more about Kathryn and read more insightful articles on her blog, GoBeyondtheOrdinary.com. How do we transition from the mindset of a homeowner to a home seller?  Homes bring us shelter, […]
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