October 16, 2019
Our Favorite Real Estate Podcasts
Posted in Living by Meaghan McGlynn
Podcasts are a growing medium as listeners search for new sources of entertainment and information. In 2018 there were about 550,000 podcasts, in 2019 there are more than 750,000. ... Whether you’re interested in investing in real estate, looking to make a move to a new home, or just want to know what’s happening in the market, here are our recommendations:
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October 14, 2019
Keeping Families Warm from Head to Toe
Posted in Seahawks, Community, and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Windermere is in its fourth season of helping #TackleHomelessness with the Seattle Seahawks! Each year, as part of that campaign, Windermere hosts a “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive for a local non-profit. This year, we are collecting warm winter gear for our new non-profit partner, Mary’s Place.
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October 09, 2019
Designing Your Rental To Feel Like Home
Posted in Living by Meaghan McGlynn
Stylizing your own home can be a daunting but rewarding challenge. When you own your living space, it's easy to feel a sense of ownership over every piece of your design. But for renters, the challenge is a bit different. Despite limitations, it's no less important to one's well-being for a residence to convey a sense of ownership and self.
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October 07, 2019
Prepare Your Home for Winter
Posted in Living by Meaghan McGlynn
As the days shorten, you can mitigate many mid-winter headaches with some preemptive prep. Proper weatherizing can help protect your home from preventable damage, save money on energy costs, and, most importantly, keep you and your loved ones safe and warm throughout the winter season. Here is a useful checklist to manage your weatherization project.
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October 02, 2019
5 Deal Breakers That Can Blindside Home Buyers
Posted in Buying by Meaghan McGlynn
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 new home.
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September 30, 2019
10 Tips to Minimize Stress When Selling Your Home
Posted in Selling by Guest Author
When I was growing up, my family must have moved a dozen times. After the first few moves, we had it down to a science: timed out, scheduled, down to the last box. Despite our best efforts, plans would change, move-out and move-in days would shift, and the experience would stress the entire family out.
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September 25, 2019
The Impact of Staging Your Home
Posted in Selling by Meaghan McGlynn
For more than 20 years, the benefits of staging a home have been well documented. Numerous studies show that staging helps sell a home faster and for a higher price.
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September 23, 2019
Benefits, Risks and Things to Consider Before You Add an Accessory Dwelling Unit to Your Home
Posted in Architecture by Meaghan McGlynn
Have you ever rented the unit in someone’s basement? Maybe your spouse’s mother moved into your “Mother-In-Law Unit” above your garage? Or have you ever travelled and stayed in a pool house for your stay? Commonly referred to as “Mother-In-Law” units, homeowners use these as a way to fill the space in their home and gain residual income, either from vacationers or long-term tenants.
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September 19, 2019
Windermere is Now on Spotify!
Posted in Windermere by Shelley Rossi
Since so many activities connected to our homes are enhanced by music, we want to fuel the joy and memories of those experiences through home-inspired playlists on our very own Spotify channel.
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September 18, 2019
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying and Selling a Home
Posted in Buying and Selling by Meaghan McGlynn
Buying and selling a home is a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers.
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