Windermere Bellevue Commons News All in for Community: 2019 We’ve Got You Covered Winter Drive The Windermere Foundation’s “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive, part of the #tacklehomelessness campaign was a great success! Our office collected new hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, and warm socks in October and early November to benefit families struggling to stay warm in the cold winter months due to a lack of adequate shelter. Our donations were […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Is the Condominium Lifestyle Right for You? Condominium homes are a great, low-maintenance choice for a primary residence, second home, or investment property. This alternative to the traditional single-family home has unique issues to consider before buying, as well as unique benefits. Increasingly, condos are not just for first-time homebuyers looking for a less expensive entry into the housing market. Empty-nesters and […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Presenting the Big Check to Bellevue LifeSpring So thrilled to have presented a donation to Bellevue LifeSpring yesterday. We partnered with the Bellevue Wolverines this season to donate $100 for every home game touchdown during the months of September and October. Along with generous donations from our agents, we collected $7,300. Thank you to all who donated. Bellevue LifeSpring’s mission is to […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News We’ve Got You Covered Winter Drive 2019 We’re in the final week of our winter drive. Please help keep families warm during the cold winter months by dropping off your donations at our office:  110 116th Avenue SE in Bellevue. The Windermere Foundation’s “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive, part of the #tacklehomelessness campaign ends this Friday, November 8th.  Our office is […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Western Washington Real Estate Market Update Q3 2019 The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent.   ECONOMIC OVERVIEW […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Our Favorite Real Estate Podcasts Podcasts are a growing medium as listeners search for new sources of entertainment and information. In 2018 there were about 550,000 podcasts, in 2019 there are more than 750,000. Listeners are growing too, an estimated 20 million more people in the U.S. are listening to podcasts this year as compared to2018. This growth in audio entertainment inspired us […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Local Market Update October 2019 While fall usually brings a decrease in sales activity, the opposite was true in September. The number of listings on the market dropped by double digits and home sales rose. It is still a seller’s market, however prices have stabilized. With interest rates near historic lows and employment levels at historic highs, the housing market […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Weekend Open Houses 10/11-10/14/19 Tap or click photo for a list of our weekend Open Houses
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Windermere Bellevue Commons News We’ve Got You Covered Winter Drive Each night, over 1,500 young people are homeless in King County. Please help them stay warm during the cold winter months by dropping off your donations. The Windermere Foundation’s “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive, part of the #tacklehomelessness campaign, will kick off Monday, October 14 and go through November 8.  Our office will be […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Bellevue Area Pumpkin Patches and Cornmazes Pumpkin season is upon us and we can’t wait to hit the local corn mazes and pumpkin patches this year. Don’t miss out on the chance to support small farms around the Eastside and beyond for all things fall including cider, doughnuts, pumpkins, mazes, apple picking and more. See below for our complete list of […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News 5 Deal Breakers That Can Blindside Home Buyers   Purchasing a home can be a complex endeavor for even the most well-prepared home buyer.  You’ve diligently saved for your down payment, followed the market, researched agents and now you are ready to make an offer on your dream home.  Don’t let these 5 “Deal Breakers” come between you and your new home.   […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Local Market Update September 2019 A decrease in inventory coupled with an increase in sales activity led to fewer options for home shoppers in August. There is some good news for would-be buyers as mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest level in three years. Demand remains high but there simply aren’t enough homes on the market. Brokers are hoping […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Inside the Issue: Windermere Living Fall 2019   The latest issue of Windermere Living is out now. Are you a foodie who loves to travel? Inside this issue is an article about interesting destinations where you can enjoy edible, immersive experiences like making your own coffee on the Kona coast of Hawaii, or diving for clams in Cabo and cooking them with an […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Working to Tackle Local Homelesness with the Bellevue Wolverines and Bellevue LifeSpring   Fall is upon us and we can’t wait for everything that comes with it including football season!  This year we’re partnering with Bellevue LifeSpring, Bellevue High School and Bellevue Wolverines Football to help tack homelessness in Bellevue as part of Windermere’s #tacklehomelessness campaign. Bellevue LifeSpring’s mission is to foster stability and self-sufficiency for Bellevue’s children and their […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News The Slow Down in Foreign Buyers The United States housing market is experiencing a significant reduction in foreign buyers. Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, cites several factors that could be contributing to this trend and offers his opinions as to what to expect in this recent Market Update. Originally published on the Windermere Blog.
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Local Market Update August 2019 The real estate market continued to moderate in July. Inventory rose and home values softened, providing buyers with increased selection and more favorable pricing. With strong job growth and interest rates holding at below 4 percent, brokers expect the market to remain solid through fall. EASTSIDE The market remains strong on the Eastside. The current […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News 2019 Home Buyers and Sellers Multi-Generational Trends Report tap or click image above to read the full report In July 2018, NAR mailed out a 129-question survey using a random sample weighted to be representative of sales on a geographic basis to 155,250 recent home buyers. The recent home buyers had to have purchased a primary residence home between July of 2017 and […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Weekend Open Houses 8/2-8/5/19 Tap or click photo for a list of our weekend Open Houses
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Extend the Life of Your Roof   Your roof is one of the most important and expensive assets of your home, but no other element is quite as valuable. While the average lifespan of a roof is about 15 years, careful homeowners can extend the life of their homes without enduring too many hardships. Take a look at these three quick maintenance […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Gardner Report Q2 2019 The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent. Economic Overview Washington […]