Do you want your living room to look like a page out of an interior design magazine?  Here are 5 items you should incorporate to get the look:  1. A large area rug – this is the piece…
Tips for Downsizing
Moving itself always has the tendency to sound stressful, but adding downsizing to the mix can seem daunting. There are certain challenges that come with downsizing, but that doesn’t mean it has to be more stressful. By changing the way…
How to Stage Your Master Bedroom to Feel Like An Oasis
Our bedrooms are our space to get a good night’s sleep so we can wake up refreshed and recharged for the day! That’s why it’s important to create a space that feels peaceful and relaxing. Whether you’re looking for great…
Q3: The Market Continues to Hold Strong for Sellers, With Buyers’ Having More Options
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner from the Windermere Blog. I hope this info can help you in making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information…
Will You Be Affected by Changes in REET?
Following passage of Senate Bill 5998, and starting in January 2020, owners of residential real estate will see some significant changes in their Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) obligations when they decide to sell. As it stands today, excise taxes…
What Is the Likelihood That Home Values Sink?
With the current uncertainty about the economy triggered by a potential trade war, some people are waiting to purchase their first home or move-up to their dream house because they think or hope home prices will drop over the next…
Bubble Alert! Is it Getting Too Easy to Get a Mortgage?
There is little doubt that it is easier to get a home mortgage today than it was last year. The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), published by the Mortgage Bankers Association, shows that mortgage credit has become more available in each of the last…
4 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster
Below are four tips to help you sell your home more quickly and for the best value. 1. Make buyers feel at home Declutter your home. Pack away all personal items like pictures, awards, and sentimental belongings. Make them feel like…
Seahawks & Windermere Tackle Homelessness
 As a loyal 12, I am so proud that Windermere is the Official Real Estate Company of the Seattle Seahawks. But I’m also proud of how this partnership is being used to help homeless youth in our community. Windermere…
A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis
There’s been a lot of news surrounding an impending recession recently. However, the same experts predicting an economic slowdown also believe it will not be caused by the housing market. Did you know that of the last 5Â recessions, 3Â didn’t have…
