Buying

Learn more about the home buying process from start to finish, including how to save money to buy a house, how to make an offer, and more.

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Buying How the Neighborhood Impacts a Home’s Value The “estimated” home prices you see posted online can be off by tens of thousands of dollars—not because they are dishonest, but because the computer programs generating these guesstimates don’t take into account the current condition of a house, the amenities that are included, the qualities of the surrounding neighborhood, and so much more.
Buying Perspectives: Buyer Fatigue Buyer fatigue. It’s a very real thing and we’re seeing it in cities all up and down the West Coast. What’s causing it? Intensely competitive market conditions in which bidding wars and properties selling for significantly more than asking price are the norm. It’s tiring for buyers. It’s tiring for agents. And it’s emotionally draining when you continue to find, and then lose, the perfect home...
Buying Join us this Weekend for Windermere’s Washington Waterfront Home Tour We’ve found the perfect way for you to kick off summer this year. On June 11 and 12, Windermere is sponsoring the second annual Washington Waterfront Home Tour. More than 95 homes throughout Washington are available for visitors to tour by boat, bike, or car. Properties are priced from $189,000 to $10.4 million.
Buying How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent for You! If you are buying or selling your home, you will want to find a real estate agent that you like and trust. Windermere agents, Marguerite Giguere and Anne Jones have some great tips on how to find a real estate agent, make sure they will fit your needs and set expectations.
Buying Practical Resolutions: Deciding to Sell (Part IV) Choosing to put your house on the market is rarely easy, but if you must sell to move onto the next phase of your life, then you want to make sure your house is purchase-ready to get the most out of your investment. Here are some tips for getting your house ready to sell and placing it on the market:
Buying Practical Resolutions: Preparing to Buy (Part III) If you are ready to make the move towards purchasing your first home or upgrading to a new home, there are some considerations you should keep in mind to make the process easier. The housing inventory is up in some markets with the start of the new year, giving you more options. Whether you are just starting to save for your future home or you are ready to start searching...
Buying Practical Resolutions: Making Your House a Home (Part II) Your home is a reflection of your tastes, your lifestyle and your ambition, and many of us are regularly transforming our homes one way or another to fit our adjusting needs. Whether it is refreshing a room to fit your style, reorganizing a closet to accommodate the holiday excess, going green to save the planet and a couple of bucks or a complete renovation of your kitchen- homes take maintenance
Buying Practical Resolutions: Preparing for the Best in 2016 (Part I) Everyone’s list of things to accomplish in the upcoming year is different, but one thing is pretty universal: most of us are too ambitious for our own good. The best thing to do is make reasonable goals for yourself and work towards accomplishing them one at a time. So be realistic. You may not renovate your entire home, but in all likelihood you can finish your kitchen remodel.
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Buying A New Listing, To Die For If you dream of a home with character, do we have a gem for you! This new-to-market charmer is located in an isolated part of town and has a view to die for. The dead silent surroundings will give you all the privacy you need. Six bedrooms is ample space for a growing family, or plenty of room for unexpected house guests.
Buying #YourStoryIsOurStory: Paradise Found. Paradise Lost. Paradise … SOLD! The ups and downs are thankfully behind us now. The boxes are unpacked and the pups are contently settled in. The kitchen is awaft with aromas of home cooking and the fridge now has chilled glasses ready for a cold brew on a Friday night. I look back on the past three months as an adventure that wouldn't have happened without my spark, nor without the care and ability of our agent Tyler.
Buying Inside the Vacation Home Boom The value of most people’s primary home has gone up significantly in the past few years, giving them more confidence to extend their real estate investment to a second home. Increased net worth from the strong stock market, along with low interest rates, have made buying a second home more feasible. Many baby boomers are shopping for a place to vacation at now, and retire to later.
Buying How to Hire a Home Inspector A home is a major investment and, for many people, the greatest financial asset they have. With so much at stake, it makes sense to do what you can to protect your financial interest. Getting a home inspection is a smart, simple way to do just that.
Buying 2015 Is the Year Millennials Start Buying Homes According to Bloomberg Businessweek, OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate, says that “this is going to be the year they start buying homes.” Economists and real estate agents agree, saying that 2015 will be a turning point for millennials, which could potentially put an even tighter squeeze on the already tight market.
Buying How NOT to Buy a Haunted House Halloween is a holiday we tend to associate with the undead, so what better way to get in the “spirit” of things than to talk about ghosts. While you hear a lot about ghosts in October, they’re actually a year-round phenomenon (and they’re not all as friendly as Casper). So, if you’re in the market for a home right now, you might want to consider your threshold for the paranormal.
Buying In the market to buy a home? Make a list and check it twice. Are you thinking of buying a home, and you aren’t sure exactly where to start? Here is a checklist to help you get ready to make your home dreams come true:
Buying Tiny Homes Promote Quality over Quantity Are you fascinated about downsizing? Do you love small places? Does a simple and serene ambiance sound like music to your ears? Then hop on the bandwagon and get yourself a ‘tiny house’ because we all know the best things come in small packages.
Buying Digital Trends in House Hunting It should come as no surprise that online and mobile tools have become very valuable to people while they are in the process of buying and selling homes. According to a 2012 study by Google and the National Association of REALTORS® , 90% of home buyers used online search tools while looking for a home.
Buying 75 home resolutions you can make for 2014 Add your home to your list of New Year’s resolutions with some of these helpful tips:
Buying Is Condo Ownership Right for You? 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. Here’s some background information to help you decide whether purchasing a condo is a good match for you.
Buying Multigenerational Real Estate Trends Across generations, home ownership still represents a significant step in achieving the American Dream. According to a study by LearnVest, an online financial resource, 77 percent of those surveyed believed that buying a home of their own was, “first and foremost in achieving the American Dream”.

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