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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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Looking to Mexico for Retirement, Resort, and Second-Home Choices

During the next two decades, as many as four million people from outside of Mexico are expected to purchase and own real estate in Mexico. And the number of foreigners who currently own property in Mexico is expected to triple.
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How to Choose the Right Home

As the market starts heating up and real estate becomes a popular dinner party topic again, it’s easy to get so caught up in the fever of searching and offers that we forget why we were buying a home in the first place. When you’re hearing about “inventory shortages” and “bidding wars” it’s important not to fall into the trap of settling, buying for the wrong reasons, or even overspending.
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Ask the Short Sale Expert: Advice on Buying an FHA Short Sale

Q: I am interested in buying an FHA short sale. I’ve heard they can be tough. Do you have any advice? Travis in Renton, WA
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Ask the Short Sale Expert: How Long After a Short Sale Can You Buy Again

Q: I've done a short sale. How long before I will be able to buy another home? Mike in Kirkland, WA

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Buying Looking to Mexico for Retirement, Resort, and Second-Home Choices During the next two decades, as many as four million people from outside of Mexico are expected to purchase and own real estate in Mexico. And the number of foreigners who currently own property in Mexico is expected to triple.

Buying How to Choose the Right Home As the market starts heating up and real estate becomes a popular dinner party topic again, it’s easy to get so caught up in the fever of searching and offers that we forget why we were buying a home in the first place. When you’re hearing about “inventory shortages” and “bidding wars” it’s important not to fall into the trap of settling, buying for the wrong reasons, or even overspending.

Buying Ask the Short Sale Expert: Advice on Buying an FHA Short Sale Q: I am interested in buying an FHA short sale. I’ve heard they can be tough. Do you have any advice? Travis in Renton, WA

Buying Ask the Short Sale Expert: How Long After a Short Sale Can You Buy Again Q: I've done a short sale. How long before I will be able to buy another home? Mike in Kirkland, WA

Buying Question To Ask When Buying A Short Sale Q: I'm thinking about making an offer on a short sale. What questions should my agent and I ask the listing agent to make sure the transaction goes smoothly?

Buying Buying your home: A step-by-step approach There is a lot to consider when you decide to buy a home, especially if it is your first. How much home you can afford? What kind of loan should you choose? Which neighborhoods are both affordable and a good investment? These are just a few of the questions you’ll be asking yourself. But with an experienced agent to help you, you’ll get the guidance you need to come up with the right answers.

Buying April 20th and 21st: Nationwide Open House Weekend This weekend, April 20 and 21, thousands of REALTORS® from around the country will be holding open houses as a part of the Nationwide Open House Weekend event, sponsored by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

Buying Social Connections: See how you are Connected to a Windermere Agent Have you ever posted a question on your Facebook page to find useful information from your friends? Such as a local gym recommendation, a restaurant review, or a resource for children’s birthday parties?

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Buying Search (a lot) Smarter with Windermere’s New INRIX Drive Time™ Tool I’m sure it comes as no surprise when I tell you that over 90 percent of home purchases in the U.S. involve an internet search at some point during the process. As a real estate company owner, this tells me that we better have a pretty compelling website.

Buying New Home Design & Social Trends Builders of new homes frequently discover new ways to differentiate their new construction from existing houses, hoping to capture the attention of potential customers by delighting and surprising them.

Buying New Year’s Tips for the Home Aficionado Now that the end of the year is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about some New Year resolutions. At Windermere, our resolutions change very little year after year. That’s because the highest expectation we can set for ourselves is to anticipate and respond to the needs of our clients, while supporting the communities in which we serve.

Buying When searching for homes online, are you really seeing everything that’s for sale? Today the WAV Group, one of the largest real estate consulting firms in the nation, published the results of an independent study that compared listing information on real estate brokerage websites like Windermere.com with those of national real estate portals, such as Zillow and Trulia.

Buying Moving on up! Moving is stressful, whether it is across town or cross-country. Once you have closed on your house, the reality of packing, moving, and setting up a new home can become overwhelming. While no list can make a move “stress-free”, planning ahead and staying organized can help make your move a little smoother. Here is our list of tips:

Buying An Optimistic Outlook: 2012 Market Insights The real estate data that I have reviewed suggests some markets are likely to exhibit positive price growth in 2012. Markets that are seeing sustained employment growth and price stability in the second half of last year are the ones most likely to see some very modest price growth this year.

Buying December Perspectives The year is nearly over, the holidays are in full swing, and reflection and resolution are top of mind. As we look back at the past year, it’s clear that in many ways 2011 was a time of transition and renewal for the residential real estate market.

Buying Is Buying a Short Sale Right For You? 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 the owner sell the home and accept less than what is owed.

Buying Then and Now, Comparing Home Ownership Costs In recent years, real estate has become something of a polarizing topic; there are those who argue that it’s still a worthy long-term investment with tangible benefits; and others who don’t see the value of owning a home, financial or otherwise.

Buying Washington State Foreclosure Fairness Act Mediation Program As a homeowner it is important to know your rights. This article is specific to Washington State; please be aware of the foreclosure laws in your area.