Market Trends May Market Update – Matthew Gardner Report By: Matthew Gardner This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. In this month’s special episode, Matthew takes a deep dive into the data that helped him shape his Op-Ed piece for Inman News. Hello there! I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome […]
Market Trends April Market Update – Matthew Gardner Report Hello there and welcome to the April edition of Mondays with Matthew. I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner There were a lot of rich, housing-related datasets released this month so let’s get going. And first up, I want to look at mortgage applications. Source: MBA You may remember last month we discussed what […]
First Time Buyer Why is This Home Called a Condo? If you have done any house hunting around Seattle in the past few years you may have come across a property that feels like a single-family home, but is confusingly classified as a condo. These homes are called “detached condos” and are becoming quite common. What is a Detached Condo? Detached condos, also called  “free-standing […]
Home Maintenance The Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection Previously published on the Windermere Blog by Sandy Dodge Pre-listing inspections can help sellers better understand the condition of their home before putting it on the market. They can also strengthen a home’s appeal to potential buyers and help to streamline the offer process, which is especially important in competitive markets. However, pre-listing inspections can […]
Home Maintenance How to Prevent Water Damage to Your Home Previously published on the Windermere Blog – Written by Sandy Dodge Water is constantly coursing through your home, flowing in and out of drain pipes, sinks, tubs, and showers. Numerous systems in our homes are dependent upon water, but the minute it runs rampant it begins to cause damage. The consequences of water damage run […]
Uncategorized A Brief History of Women in the U.S. Real Estate Industry March is Women’s History Month and, so I thought it would be fitting to create a timeline of the history of Women in Real Estate. It is notable that though we were initially excluded from taking part in real estate, not only as business professionals, but also as land owners, women now make up a […]
Uncategorized What Is a Craftsman Home? By by Sandy Dodge – previously on the Windermere Blog The Craftsman home has a distinct look and definitive features, whose origins date back to nineteenth-century Britain. Their popularity can be attributed to the simple ideas behind their design and their focus on functional living.   Types of Craftsman Homes Craftsman Bungalow For many people, […]
First Time Buyer The Importance of Pre-Approval Written by Sandy Dodge – previously posted on the Windermere Blog To set yourself up for a smooth and successful home purchase, getting pre-approved is perhaps the most productive first step you can take. It strengthens your buying credibility, informs your home search, and speeds up the closing process.   The Pre-Approval Process  There is an important distinction […]
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