More Another Slam Dunk for Husky Hoops Half-Time Fundraiser Show Four YMCA kids gave it their all during the half-time free-throw fundraiser, with the stadium crowd cheering them on.
Living Back To The Future: 2015 Home Technology Trends This past weekend in Las Vegas, NV the International CES tradeshow took place. Your inner geek is going to freak out when you see some of the things that were shown.
Living New Year, New Start The New Year is a great time for renewal, and there’s no reason why your home shouldn’t share in this time of rejuvenation. Here are a few ideas to give your home - and your spirits - a lift as you move forward in 2015.
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.
Living Ring in the New Year right! Party inspiration and home décor ideas New Year’s Eve is the one-day each year where you can incorporate as many sparkles and as much confetti as your heart desires. In fact, we’re pretty sure that New Year’s Eve is the quintessential holiday for glitter. Whether your plans involve throwing a party or attending one, here are some creative ideas to consider.
More Windermere Offices Make Christmas a Little Brighter for Those in Need When people come together and rally for a good cause, they can accomplish great things. And it’s that spirit of giving and compassion that makes the holidays such a special time of the year. It’s also a favorite time of year for many of our Windermere offices with “all hands on deck” as owners, agents, and staff shop for, wrap, and deliver gifts to those who would not have such a happy holiday.
More Insolvency Clause Tax-Saving Alternative to Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act in 2015 On December 16, 2014, President Obama signed a bill that extended the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act retroactively to cover mortgage debt cancelled in 2014. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act (MFDRA) prevents homeowners who went through a short sale from being taxed on the amount of their home mortgage debt that had been forgiven.
Living Making Memories: Fun holiday traditions for you and your family Start a new holiday tradition your whole family can enjoy! We would love to hear from you. What are your favorite ways to make memories with your loved ones?
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More No Child Should Have to Sleep Outside Homeless families live in the shadows. They can’t apply for temporary housing if they are staying with friends. They must be sleeping in a shelter or on the street to apply. Most of the emergency shelters available in Seattle are gender specific and require that married couples or parents and children split up. For many, the only other choice is to sleep in their car, a tent, or a public bathroom.
More December Perspectives A few weeks ago, we heard a term that was new to us: “emerging adulthood.” It was defined as the life stage where young adults in their 20s take time to find themselves. Otherwise known as the time when kids graduate from college and move home because they don’t know what the heck they want to do with their lives. We have a student like that graduating this spring...
Living Preparing Your Home for a Winter Wonderland As they say, winter is coming, and while it is tempting to curl up and hibernate in bed for the next few months, you shouldn't put off these important home maintenance duties.
More Windermere Donates $35,000 Towards Mary’s Place “No Child Sleeps Outside” Campaign Windermere joins Dicks Drive-In and others to help fund a winter shelter for 550 homeless families
More Why Not White Marble? Are you thinking about replacing your kitchen or bathroom countertops? The choices are endless; tile, granite, soap stone, wood, or maybe marble? White marble often gets a bad rap because it’s a more porous metamorphic stone than most (which means it’s prone to stains and scratches), but we beg to differ, and here’s why.
Market News Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update I am pleased that we can, at last, say that the Oregon economy is expanding. Although this rate of expansion is certainly not at the level that I would like to see, it is now outperforming the U.S. as a whole, which is a promising sign.
More Are cool places and unique spaces your thing? Follow us on Instagram! We’re excited to introduce Windermere’s new Instagram account! @WindermereRE features luxury homes, unique spaces, Windermere events, community projects, and more. Stay up to date with us in a fun new way and tag us in your Windermere-related photos.
More ‘Tis the season to be grateful This season, our Windermere Real Estate offices and agents have been hard at work collecting food, clothing and other necessities to help out our neighbors in need. These are just a few of the activities taking place throughout our Windermere network…
Market News Western Washington I 2014 Third Quarter Market Update Our region’s economy continues to expand but the rate of growth is tapering. This is not surprising, and as long as we can continue to say that our region is growing at a faster rate than the country as a whole, we are in pretty good shape.
Living Add Some Sparkle to Your Holidays with Gilded Décor In October we started to see gold amongst our pumpkins, but this fall get ready for all gold everything. From gilded pears to golden leaves, there’s something here for everyone.
More Windermere Foundation Quarterly Report Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, the Windermere Foundation was able to provide over one million dollars in support during the first three quarters of this year to social service organizations that helped hundreds of families meet basic needs.
More Windermere Foundation Quarterly Report Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, the Windermere Foundation was able to provide over one million dollars in support during the first three quarters of this year to social service organizations that helped hundreds of families meet basic needs.