June 24, 2016
Perspectives: Buyer Fatigue
Posted in Buying and Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood
Buyer fatigue. It’s a very real thing and we’re seeing it in cities all up and down the West Coast. What’s causing it? Intensely competitive market conditions in which bidding wars and properties selling for significantly more than asking price are the norm. It’s tiring for buyers. It’s tiring for agents. And it’s emotionally draining when you continue to find, and then lose, the perfect home...
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June 10, 2016
Join us this Weekend for Windermere’s Washington Waterfront Home Tour
Posted in Windermere Premier and Buying by Shelley Rossi
We’ve found the perfect way for you to kick off summer this year. On June 11 and 12, Windermere is sponsoring the second annual Washington Waterfront Home Tour. More than 95 homes throughout Washington are available for visitors to tour by boat, bike, or car. Properties are priced from $189,000 to $10.4 million.
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June 08, 2016
Buying Waterfront Properties – What You Should Know Before You Take the Plunge
Posted in Windermere Premier, Buying, Selling, Premier Events , and Living by Kelly Weisfield
There is a reason that owning a waterfront home is a life-long dream for so many people – it brings an extraordinary lifestyle. As a significant financial investment and very unique type of real estate, it’s especially critical to engage professionals who understand the complex issues inherent in waterfront properties. Equipped with the right expertise, guidance and knowledge...
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April 04, 2016
How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent for You!
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Video Tips by Tara Sharp
If you are buying or selling your home, you will want to find a real estate agent that you like and trust. Windermere agents, Marguerite Giguere and Anne Jones have some great tips on how to find a real estate agent, make sure they will fit your needs and set expectations.
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December 31, 2015
Practical Resolutions: Deciding to Sell (Part IV)
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
Choosing to put your house on the market is rarely easy, but if you must sell to move onto the next phase of your life, then you want to make sure your house is purchase-ready to get the most out of your investment. Here are some tips for getting your house ready to sell and placing it on the market:
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December 30, 2015
Practical Resolutions: Preparing to Buy (Part III)
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
If you are ready to make the move towards purchasing your first home or upgrading to a new home, there are some considerations you should keep in mind to make the process easier. The housing inventory is up in some markets with the start of the new year, giving you more options. Whether you are just starting to save for your future home or you are ready to start searching...
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December 29, 2015
Practical Resolutions: Making Your House a Home (Part II)
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
Your home is a reflection of your tastes, your lifestyle and your ambition, and many of us are regularly transforming our homes one way or another to fit our adjusting needs. Whether it is refreshing a room to fit your style, reorganizing a closet to accommodate the holiday excess, going green to save the planet and a couple of bucks or a complete renovation of your kitchen- homes take maintenance
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December 28, 2015
Practical Resolutions: Preparing for the Best in 2016 (Part I)
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
Everyone’s list of things to accomplish in the upcoming year is different, but one thing is pretty universal: most of us are too ambitious for our own good. The best thing to do is make reasonable goals for yourself and work towards accomplishing them one at a time. So be realistic. You may not renovate your entire home, but in all likelihood you can finish your kitchen remodel.
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November 23, 2015
Buying your home: A step-by-step approach
Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp
There is a lot to consider when you decide to buy a home, especially if it is your first. How much home you can afford? What kind of loan should you choose? Which neighborhoods are both affordable and a good investment? These are just a few of the questions you’ll be asking yourself. But with an experienced agent to help you, you’ll get the guidance you need to find a home you love.
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October 29, 2015
A New Listing, To Die For
Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp
If you dream of a home with character, do we have a gem for you! This new-to-market charmer is located in an isolated part of town and has a view to die for. The dead silent surroundings will give you all the privacy you need. Six bedrooms is ample space for a growing family, or plenty of room for unexpected house guests.
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