December 30, 2016
6 Plumbing Hacks for Tiny Homes
Posted in Houzz.com and Living by Houzz.com
Small spaces can drive you crazy, especially if you need pipes in a compact bathroom, kitchen or laundry to run toilets, sinks and washing machines. Here are some must-know tips and tricks for your home’s high-traffic rooms to free up space for features and fixtures that need plumbing.
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December 29, 2016
What’s In Store For The 2017 Seattle Housing Market?
Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
2016 was another stellar year for the Seattle housing market, in which a surplus of buyers and a deficit of sellers drove home prices higher across the board. So, can we expect to see more of the same in 2017? Here are some of my thoughts on the Seattle/King County housing market for the coming year:
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December 28, 2016
The Most Important Marketing Choice When Selling Your Home: The Price
Posted in Selling by Tara Sharp
There is often a temptation for sellers to overprice their home, but Windermere agent, John McKenna, shares why that is a big mistake. Get insight into the psychology of the homebuyer and how to find a real estate agent that understands the science of pricing your home.
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December 27, 2016
Hosting New Year's Eve at Home, with Style
Posted in Living by Pattie O'Loughlin
Invite a few close friends to ring in the New Year with an easy, intimate party at home.
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December 22, 2016
How to Live Through a Home Remodel
Posted in Houzz.com and Living by Houzz.com
If you’re thinking about remodeling or are about to break ground on your first renovation, odds are you probably know a bit about how the project is going to go. After all, you’ve watched a few TV shows, your cousin’s husband is a general contractor and the guy you sit close to at work tells you every detail of how his wet bar is coming together. So you pretty much know all there is to know?
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December 19, 2016
Make Your Home Safe for the Holidays
Posted in Living by Tara Sharp
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:
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December 16, 2016
It’s Complicated: What’s Stopping Millennials from Entering the Housing Market?
Posted in Economics 101 Videos and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
More than thirty five percent of the 75.5 million Millennials in the United States still live at home, with their parents. So what is keeping them from making the move to a home of their own? According to Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, it’s a unique combination of personal and financial factors.
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December 14, 2016
10 Projects to Start at Home Over a Holiday Weekend
Posted in Houzz.com and Living by Houzz.com
Putting photos into albums, tidying your closet, making holiday gifts — a long holiday weekend can be the perfect time to tackle a project you’ve been wanting to get to but just haven’t had time for. Here are 10 ideas for home projects that are doable over a long weekend, from changing a light fixture to framing a treasured family recipe.
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December 12, 2016
Perspectives: 2017 Forecast
Posted in Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood
Well, it’s December; the time of year when we look to our crystal ball and offer our housing market predictions for the coming year. And by crystal ball we mean Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, who has been traveling up and down the West Coast giving his annual forecast to a variety of real estate and financial organizations.
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December 09, 2016
How to Step Up Your Entry Design With a New Welcome Mat
Posted in Houzz.com and Living by Houzz.com
Right before the guests ring the doorbell or give the front door an old-fashioned knock, they step on your welcome mat. This mat serves two purposes: catching debris and adding style. Here are some ideas for how to give this entry detail a refresh before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begin.
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