More Windermere’s Southwest Community Service Day is Friday, October 18th! On Friday, October 18th, Windermere offices in Arizona, California, and Nevada will be closed for a very special reason. For the past 29 years, Windermere has dedicated the third Friday of October to our annual Community Service Day*.
Living Preventative Home Maintenance: Fall checklist Fall is an ideal time to tackle maintenance projects both inside and outside. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Market News The Government Shutdown: How It Could Impact Home Buyers There is much speculation on the impact that the current government shutdown will have on home buyers hoping to secure a mortgage. In the case of mortgage lending, the impact will depend on many things including the length of the shutdown, the current status of the loan, the borrower profile, and the lender’s modified guidelines during the shutdown period.
More October office events for charity and Foundation fundraising Summer is officially over, but the season of giving is a year-round commitment for Windermere offices throughout our network. Here are some of the Windermere Foundation events going on during the month of October:
Buying Investing in Real Estate Rentals Real estate investments are a large percentage of all home sales, accounting for 24 percent of real estate transactions in 2012, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. If you are looking to feather your retirement nest, rental properties can provide an additional source of monthly income.
More Another Year of Making Wishes Come True On Friday, October 4, Windermere’s Redding office will host its second annual fashion show and fundraiser at WinRiver Casino. The net proceeds raised will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeastern California and Northern Nevada, and the Alyssa Araiza Wings of Angels Organization in Redding, CA.
Selling Real Estate Appraisals 101 Appraisals are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. They provide a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Below, you will find information about the appraisal process, what goes into them, their benefits and some tips on how to help make an appraisal go smoothly and efficiently.
Buying Cultural Trends: How driving trends are impacting the housing market Studies continue to show that the amount of time a person spends commuting every day is a major factor when buying a home. In recent years, there has also been a significant trend towards mass transit and reducing one’s “carbon footprint” by driving less. This is important for both buyers and sellers to keep in mind, as these factors can have a significant impact on the long-term value of a home.
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Living Is Assisted Living Right for Your Aging Loved Ones? Making a decision about whether assisted living is right for your loved ones is one of the hardest decisions we face today. Over the years I have worked with many adult children and their parents as they prepare to make the decision about when the parents should sell their family home.
More Providing basic necessities for back-to-school It’s that time of year, when summer vacations are wrapping up and families are preparing for their children to go back to school—which means purchasing new clothes and new school supplies. However, for many families, budgets are tight and it’s difficult to provide their kids with even the most basic of necessities.
More What is Modern? Modern homes vary greatly in style; however, they have some unifying qualities that distinguish them from other properties built over the last 60 years. Here are some characteristics often found in modern homes:
Market News Oregon and Southwest Washington | Second Quarter 2013, Volume XXII I expect that the market will continue to recover, relative to price, but I also expect to see price growth start to moderate, especially if interest rates continue trending upward.
Buying Commute getting you down? Try “Search by Drive Time” on Windermere.com So, what does this mean for you? It means that if you’re a home buyer and you care about the amount of time you spend in your car commuting every day, finding the home that best fits you and your life, just got a lot easier. Check out our new Search by Drive Time feature for yourself by going to www.Windermere.com.
Selling Windermere Launches Customized Program Focused On Supporting Growing Senior Population Two years ago, the oldest members of the Baby Boomer generation turned 65, and over the next 18 years, 79 million more will do the same. These seniors are projected to move out of an estimated 11.3 million housing units through 2020 creating what is known in the real estate industry as the “silver tsunami”. These generational trends have inspired the creation of Windermere Senior Transitions.
Market News Western Washington | second quarter 2013, Volume XXII We have been looking for balance within the real estate market for several years now. During the crash, there were clearly far more sellers than buyers, but when we found the bottom of the market and prices started to rise, the tables were turned with considerably more buyers than sellers. In as much as we are still far from truly finding the market equilibrium that we have all been waiting for...
More Modern and Luxury Style “Look Books” on Pinterest Over the past year, we have really enjoyed using Pinterest to organize some of our favorite real estate and home design resources. Because of increased demand we are expanding some of our “boards” to include more modern and luxury home features.
More Windermere Foundation Quarterly Report Because of you and the generous support the Windermere Foundation has received so far this year, we disbursed over $578,000 to qualifying social service organizations dedicated to serving low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S.
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.
More 360modern™ and Windermere Join Forces 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.
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.