More GiveBIG to the Windermere Foundation on May 6! This year, Windermere is participating in the fourth annual Seattle Foundation GiveBIG event! Help us stretch donations today.
More Windermere Foundation “Agents of Change” newsletter Take a look and see for yourself how your generosity is making a difference for those in your community who need it most.
More The Windermere Cup: a Celebration of Community and Sport It’s that commitment to excellence, seen on the face of every rower on every shell at the Windermere Cup that makes us proud to sponsor this event each year. It reminds us of our own guiding principles at Windermere: strong relationships built on trust, goodwill, and mutual respect.
Living 2014 Spring Home Trends Throw open the windows and freshen up your space with some of these fun spring and summer design trends!
Buying Tiny Homes Promote Quality over Quantity Are you fascinated about downsizing? Do you love small places? Does a simple and serene ambiance sound like music to your ears? Then hop on the bandwagon and get yourself a ‘tiny house’ because we all know the best things come in small packages.
More The Winners of the Windermere Charity Challenge are.. We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Windermere Foundation Charity Challenge! We had high expectations for this event, but were amazed by the more than 78,500 votes that were cast over the past three weeks.
More Windermere Foundation 25th Anniversary Charity Challenge Last week we announced the start of the Windermere Foundation 25th Anniversary Charity Challenge and we couldn't be more excited by the results! Almost 19,000 people have voted to help determine which five organizations will each win a $25,000 donation from the Windermere Foundation.
More Windermere Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary With “Charity Challenge” Five winning non-profit organizations to receive a total of $125,000
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More Supporting programs that help low-income and homeless families for over 25 years. For the past 25 years, the Windermere Foundation has donated a portion of the proceeds from every home purchased or sold through Windermere towards supporting low-income and homeless families in our communities.
Market News Oregon and Southwest Washington I 2013 Fourth Quarter Market Update The housing market continues to head higher in terms of both price and sales volumes. The number of homes for sale in the region is still well below historic levels, but I remain hopeful that 2014 will bring a much-needed boost to active inventory.
Buying How long should they last? Nothing in life lasts forever – and the same can be said for your home. From the roof to the furnace, every component of your home has a life span, so it’s a good idea to know approximately how many years of service you can expect from them. This information can help when buying or selling your home, budgeting for improvements, and deciding between repairing or replacing when problems arise.
More February Perspectives This year, the Windermere Foundation proudly celebrates 25 years of giving back to those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is simple: support non-profit agencies dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families.
Market News Western Washington I 2013 Fourth Quarter Market Update It is fair to say that 2013 was a pretty good year for those who were either looking to get back into the job market, or entering it for the first time.
More Why Windermere? Our new ad campaign provides the answer. It all really goes back to our founder, John Jacobi, a young banker who wanted to help change an industry that wasn't known for its professionalism. His focus was to put relationships before sales quotas, with an emphasis on service to our clients and our community.
Buying Digital Trends in House Hunting It should come as no surprise that online and mobile tools have become very valuable to people while they are in the process of buying and selling homes. According to a 2012 study by Google and the National Association of REALTORS® , 90% of home buyers used online search tools while looking for a home.
Market News Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Expires: IRS “Insolvency Clause” Offers Tax-Saving Protection The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act expired December 31, 2013. The Act prevented homeowners who go through a short sale or foreclosure from being taxed on the amount of their mortgage debt that has been forgiven.
Buying 75 home resolutions you can make for 2014 Add your home to your list of New Year’s resolutions with some of these helpful tips:
More ‘Tis the Season of Giving at Windermere Some of the best gifts received are the ones least expected. Across the country we’re seeing stories about generous individuals giving anonymously to help brighten the holidays for those in need – like paying off the balances of layaway bills or paying for a family’s extended stay at a motel so that they won’t end up in the streets. These acts of kindness and giving are truly inspiring.
Living Last minute holiday gifts (with added tax benefits) The holidays are in full throttle and the year is quickly coming to an end. You have a few days left to get some last minute gifts/improvements for your home and reap the rewards of the tax benefits in your 2013 taxes.
Market News Oregon and Southwest Washington I 2013 Third Quarter Market Update In the third quarter of 2013, the region reported 11,064 home sales—a modest decline of six percent over the second quarter of the year, but still a 17 percent increase over the same period in 2012. Year to date, there have been over 30,000 home sales, an increase of close to 5,000 units when compared to the same period a year ago.