The Oregon economy continues to expand and I do not see this changing in the foreseeable future. However, similar to many West Coast markets, Oregon’s inventory constraints are becoming problematic. I believe we will see more listings come online in 2016 as home equity levels continue to expand, but unfortunately it will not be enough to meet demand...

Ever wondered what it would cost to update your bathroom? Basic raw materials can range from $30 to…very high. We decided to spend a little bit more on some beautiful, high quality floor tile and go middle-of-the-road with our fixtures. The most cost savings will be found in labor — we are doing all of the demo and install work ourselves once the professionals are finished with the...

2015 was an incredible year for the Windermere Foundation. We reached a goal that we set back in 2013, which was to raise $30 million in total donations by the end of 2015. Not only did we reach that milestone, we did it three months early, thanks to the support of Windermere owners, agents, and staff that increased their giving, held more fundraisers, and brought new donors into the fold.

Kate and Peter spend a lot of their free time on Whidbey Island, WA. In fact, Peter practically grew up there. The island holds special meaning to them and their relationship. For a couple renting a small apartment in downtown Seattle, Whidbey offered a great escape from the city. So before they upgraded their city apartment to a city condo, they decided to invest in some land for their future...