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December 30, 2014

Ring in the New Year right! Party inspiration and home décor ideas

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Posted in Living by Tiana Baur


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.
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December 24, 2014

Windermere Offices Make Christmas a Little Brighter for Those in Need

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Posted in Community by Marilou Ubungen


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.
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December 22, 2014

Insolvency Clause Tax-Saving Alternative to Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act in 2015

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Posted in Short Sales by Richard Eastern


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.
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December 19, 2014

Making Memories: Fun holiday traditions for you and your family

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Posted in Living by Tiana Baur


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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December 18, 2014

No Child Should Have to Sleep Outside

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Posted in Windermere Foundation by Christine Wood


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.
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December 16, 2014

December Perspectives

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Posted in Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood


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...
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December 11, 2014

Preparing Your Home for a Winter Wonderland

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Posted in Living by Tara Sharp


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.
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December 04, 2014

Why Not White Marble?

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Posted in Windermere Premier by Tiana Baur


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.
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