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 […]
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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 […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Weekend Open Houses 7/19-7/22/19 Tap or click photo for a list of our weekend Open Houses
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Building Stronger Communities by Helping Those In Need   We’re halfway through the Windermere Foundation’s 30-year anniversary and our offices aren’t showing any signs of slowing down their donations. Last quarter, the Windermere Foundation collected $556,937, bringing our year-to-date total to $865,029, and our grand total to $38,871,157 raised since 1989. These donations are used to support non-profit organizations and programs that help low-income and […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Local Market Update King County July 2019   The market in our region appears to be moderating. Inventory is up, prices are relatively stable and homes are taking a bit longer to sell. However, with less than two months of available inventory, supply is still far short of demand. Steady buyer activity, low interest rates and a thriving economy are making for […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Beginner’s Guide To Buying Your Forever Home   Have you seen Apartment Therapy and the NAR’s “Beginner’s Guide To Buying Your Forever Home?” It’s perfect for the Millennial (or any Buyer really) who is feeling befuddled by the process and needs a place to start. The guide outlines the six steps to closing and has interactive “to-do” lists and other fun tools […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Preparing Your Garage for an Electric Car Photo Source: FleetCarma.com Electric cars help lower emissions and fuel costs, improve fuel economy, and bolster energy security. And considering the volatility of gas prices—and their general skyward trajectory—electric fuel shows promise as an economic alternative. But switching to an electric vehicle entails more than new driving habits and a conversation piece with strangers. It’s also a […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Are You Better Off Paying Your Mortgage Early or Investing Your Money? Photo Credit: Rawpixel via Unsplash Few topics cause more division among economists than the age-old debate of whether you’re better off paying off your mortgage earlier, or investing that money instead. And there’s a good reason why that debate continues; both sides make compelling arguments. For many people, their mortgage is the largest expense they […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Windermere Living Summer 2019 The Summer 2019 issue of Windermere Living is out now and features outdoor living spaces that would make you want to live outside for the next few months, picnic ideas, Fix it or forget it when it’s time to sell, a piece on how the Windermere Foundation helps communities blossom. Plus, ways to brighten up […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Weekend Open Houses 6/21-6/24/19 Tap or click photo for a list of our weekend Open Houses  
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Refresh Your Home   The craving to move happens to every homeowner as they start to feel bogged down, or like they need a restart. That sense of newness doesn’t have to be dramatic, however. The great part about having a home of your own is you can make improvements and give your home a chance to evolve […]