Windermere Blog
The Gardner Report (Fourth Quarter 2011, VOLUME X V I)
Windermere Real Estate is proud to partner with Gardner Economics on this analysis of the Western Washington real estate market. This report is designed to offer insight into the realities of the housing market. Numbers alone do not always give an accurate picture of local economic conditions; therefore our goal is to provide an explanation of what the statistics mean and how they impact the Western Washington housing economy. We hope that this information may assist you with making an informed real estate decision. For further information about the real estate market in your area, please contact your Windermere agent.
Posted on 13 February 2012 | 11:26 pm
3.8% Medicare Real Estate Tax: Fact or Fiction?
You may have heard rumors about a 3.8% seller real estate tax to begin in 2013 and wondered if there was any truth to it.
Posted on 10 February 2012 | 6:41 pm
Celebrating 40 Years, Together
Last week was a special week here at Windermere Real Estate. Close to 2,000 agents, franchise owners, and company leadership met up at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle to celebrate our company’s 40th anniversary. While we were all together, we talked a lot about milestones; where we’ve been during the past 40 years, where we [...]
Posted on 2 February 2012 | 11:08 pm
An Optimistic Outlook: 2012 Market Insights
This is the time of year when the most frequent question that I am asked is about home prices and which direction I expect them to move during the upcoming year. Over the past three years, I have not made many friends, as my opinion on home prices has been quite negative. But this year, I [...]
Posted on 18 January 2012 | 7:28 pm
Windermere’s 40th Anniversary
Much has changed since 1972, but one thing we’re proud to say has remained the same is our agents’ steadfast commitment to their clients and their communities. They carry on the tradition started by our dad in 1972 when he founded Windermere and built a business centered on community and mutual respect. For us, Windermere’s 40th anniversary is about honoring those humble beginnings, as well as our agents who are truly the ones who make this celebration possible.
Posted on 11 January 2012 | 12:59 am
2011: A year in Review
Saturday is New Year’s Eve, and the year in review articles, top ten lists of 2011, and 2012 predictions are showing up everywhere. This time of year always inspires reflection, which led us to think about some of the incredible milestones we’ve experienced over the past 12 months and what we have to look forward to in 2012.
Posted on 29 December 2011 | 8:24 pm
December Perspectives
The year is nearly over, the holidays are in full swing, and reflection and resolution are top of mind. As we look back at the past year, it’s clear that in many ways 2011 was a time of transition and renewal for the residential real estate market. While recovery has been slow, the Seattle housing market has finally turned a corner, albeit a soft one with some bumps along the way. In general, sales are up, which means houses are selling, yet foreclosures and short sales continue to cause downward pressure on prices.
Posted on 19 December 2011 | 5:39 pm
The Risks, Rewards, and Benefits of Owning Rental Property
One area of the real estate market that is thriving right now is rental property. In the first quarter of this year, landlords and property managers across the country rented more apartments and homes than they have during the first quarters of the past ten years. And according to the Wall Street Journal, the amount that renters are willing to pay has also jumped to a nationwide average of $991 per month.
Posted on 15 December 2011 | 8:30 pm
Make Your Home Safe for the Holidays
With all the cheer and celebration at this time of year, it’s hard to believe anything bad could happen. However, statistics show there’s a significant increase in home-related accidents, fires, and burglaries around the holidays. To protect your family, friends and property, heed these six suggestions:
Posted on 9 December 2011 | 9:11 pm
Giving Thanks
We would love to hear from you. What are you most thankful for this year? What traditions, new and old will you be celebrating?
Posted on 23 November 2011 | 4:00 pm
