Modern design means many different things to many different people. For some it’s all about open spaces, clean lines, and minimalist design. For me, Heidi, and our team, it’s about this and more. With the support of Windermere, our goal is to become the ultimate source for modern lifestyles by serving the unique needs of those who are passionate about all things modern.

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.

On June 21, Windermere offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, and Utah all took a day off from selling homes to help make a difference in their local communities. Our offices were challenged to share photos and videos from their community service day event on the Windermere Real Estate Facebook page in turn for a $100 donation to the Windermere Foundation charity of their choice.

There are a number of things that can trigger the decision to remodel or move to a new home. Perhaps you have outgrown your current space, you might be tired of struggling with ancient plumbing or wiring systems, or maybe your home just feels out of date. The question is: Should you stay or should you go?