February 26, 2016
#YourStoryIsOurStory: Building a Business with the Community in Mind
Posted in #YourStoryIsOurStory by Tara Sharp
Amy Allen, a Windermere Real Estate agent in Poulsbo, Washington is passionate about her work. When Gabi and Joe were ready to sell their home, they asked their community for recommendations on a real estate agent they could trust. Amy's name came up, and her reputation preceded her. She was prepared to help, every step of the way...
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February 25, 2016
YMCA Kids Hoop It Up at Half-Time Fundraiser Show
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Three youth from the University Family YMCA participated in this year’s event on Saturday, February 20th. The Foundation donated $100 for each free-throw that was made during the special half-time event, with a minimum $1,000 donation. The three YMCA kids put on a great show this year, wowing the crowd by making 12 baskets!
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February 25, 2016
Keeping up with the Joneses: The Harsh Realities of Renovation
Posted in Living by Tyler Davis Jones
Follow along with Tyler & Jenn Jones as they work through their do-it-yourself home remodel. This week the Joneses are sharing an update on their progress and some highs and lows of buying a 1940's fixer.
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February 22, 2016
The Tax Benefits Every Homeowner Should Know About
Posted in Living by Chad Basinger
Tax breaks are available for any type of home — single-family residence, town house, mobile home, or condominium. However, to take full tax advantage of owning a home, property owners need to understand the expenses they can deduct, and learn some tips to get the most tax advantages out of home ownership.
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February 18, 2016
6 Ways to Incorporate the Color of the Year in Your Home
Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
The Pantone Color of the Year was announced a couple of months ago and we can’t express how awesome these colors are apart, let alone together. For the first time Pantone introduces two shades as the Color of the Year 2016: Rose Quartz and Serenity are a fusion of warm and cool; promoting not only a non-traditional color match, but also gender equality. Here are six different ways to integrate...
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February 17, 2016
Keeping up with the Joneses: How Much Does it Cost to Update a Bathroom? (Part 2)
Posted in Living by Tyler Davis Jones
Remember that cutesy little budget we posted late last week? There are a few things we naïvely left off that list… and I’d try to list them all but that would require getting up off the couch and digging out the 1,634 receipts from Home Depot that are currently floating around my diaper bag (along with an old banana and a jar of spackle. I'm not kidding.)
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February 12, 2016
Windermere Real Estate Shows Two Property Listings at Annual Modernism Week Event in Palm Springs
Posted in Architecture by Shelley Rossi
In addition to great weather, beautiful scenery, world-class golf courses and fabulous shopping, Palm Springs is also full of modern era architecture that dates back to the 1950s. Each year, the city of Palm Springs shows its appreciation for these structural designs with its annual Modernism Week, a celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture.
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February 11, 2016
Three Projects, Three Ways: Valentine’s Gifts for Your Loved Ones
Posted in Living by Tara Sharp
Love it, or hate it, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! If you want to create a thoughtful gift for a loved one (or for yourself because you TOTALLY deserve it), try one of these easy, inexpensive, do-it-yourself Valentine’s Day ideas!
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February 10, 2016
Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update
Posted in Market News and Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
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...
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February 09, 2016
Keeping up with the Joneses: How Much Does it Cost to Update a Bathroom?
Posted in Living by Tyler Davis Jones
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...
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