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Home Buying How Fast Can You Save for a Down Payment? Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long would it take you to save for a down payment in each state? Using data from the United […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Shred your sensitive documents for FREE Free Shredding Event! May 6th, 2017 Let’s cherish our Planet by recycling more! Bring all your sensitive documents to our FREE shredding event on May 6th, 2017. Don’t become a target for Identity Theft! We at Windermere Bellevue Commons are happy to provide this opportunity for you to protect your identity and safely dispose of […]
Home Buying Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap! There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at realtor.com, reported on what he calls a “Rental Affordability Crisis.” He warns that, “Low rental […]
Market Stats King & Snohomish County Market Stats – March 2017 What’s Happening in the Market Closed median price at an all-time high of $736,500, up 20% from a year ago.   Price appreciation is being driven by low supply and high demand.  Eastside month’s supply of inventory is less than three weeks (0.7 months), the lowest ever.   737 active listings as of 3/31/17.  Down […]
Home Buying Buying a Home this Spring? Be Prepared for Bidding Wars Traditionally, spring is the busiest season for real estate. Buyers come out in force and homeowners list their houses for sale hoping to capitalize on buyer activity. This year will be no different! Buyers have already been out in force looking for their dream homes and more are on their way, but the challenge is […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Skagit County Tulip Festival 2017 What to Expect There are two display gardens with more than a million bulbs in every color imaginable! Stroll through the gardens to find your favorite picture spot. You can order bulbs, buy cut flowers and purchase gifts. The display gardens (RoozenGararde and Tulip Town) offer completely different experiences. Make sure to take in an […]
Home Sweet Home Here’s Your Spring Maintenance Checklist Now that spring has sprung, let’s clear the cobwebs and get your home ready! Here is our quick guide to spring home maintenance:   Inspection top to bottom: Now that the weather is temperate you will want to check on how your home weathered the winter. Check the roof for leaks, the gutters for damage, and […]
Market Stats Are You 1 of the 59 Million Planning to Buy a Home This Year? 59 Million Americans Are Planning to Buy This Year. According to a survey conducted by Bankrate.com, one in four Americans are considering buying a home this year. If this statistic proves to be true, that means that 59 million people will be looking to enter the housing market in 2017. The survey also revealed 3 […]
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Market Stats King & Snohomish County Market Stats – February 2017 What’s Happening in the Market Home sales continue to be slightly above last year’s totals in the areas tracked in this report.  We are continuing to see double digit price increases spread out from the core of Bellevue and Seattle due to the somewhat exorbitant prices now demanded from the metro area Sellers. Low Inventory […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Fun Facts About Our Presidents Presidents’ Day Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Here are some facts about two of our presidents: 16. ABRAHAM LINCOLN • Among his favorite foods were bacon, […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News 2017 New Year’s Resolutions Happy New Year Everyone! Here is our 2017 New Year’s Resolutions:  
Windermere Bellevue Commons News How to be safe during 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:   Keep walkways, driveways and decks free of slippery […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Our Brokers Care! We have the best real estate agents in our office! Thanks to our generous agents, we collected $3,700 to buy new toys and clothes for kids supported by Hopelink. Each holiday season, Hopelink, the largest non-profit organization in Washington State, transforms its food banks into holiday gift rooms, offering new toys and new clothing to children […]
Market Stats King & Snohomish County Market Stats – November 2016 What’s Happening In The Market While we have seen a typical slowdown in transaction side during the holiday’s it is still very active and pricing seems to be holding steady during this last quarter.  While the political landscape has caused some uncertainty in many markets around the country it does not appear to have affected […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Garden d’Lights 2016 at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Original Post on Bellevue.com. Location: Bellevue Botanical Garden 12001 Main Street, Bellevue 98005 November 26, 2016 – December 31, 2016 Every evening from 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM   THE LIGHTS ARE BRIGHTER THAN EVER! The Bellevue Botanical Garden becomes a brilliant winter wonderland, transformed by thousands of colorful, tiny twinkling lights. Garden d’Lights has […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Top 5 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays Posted in hgtv.com. Attract homebuyers even during the holidays with these useful tips. The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News The Trump effect. How will it impact the US economy and housing? The American people have spoken and they have elected Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States. Change was clearly demanded, and change is what we will have. The election was a shock for many, especially on the West Coast where we have not been overly affected by the long-term loss in […]
Market Stats King & Snohomish County Market Stats – October 2016 What’s Happening In The Market The Home Prices and Days On Market are holding steady since September. By all appearances we should see the remainder of 2016 remain somewhat uneventful with limited inventory and sales keeping pace with what’s coming on the market.
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Windermere Launches New Ultra-Luxury Brand: W Collection Anyone who has spent time in the Seattle area in recent years has likely seen for themselves how much the city has changed. Thanks in large part to the booming economy, growing tech sector, and increasing international appeal, Seattle is no longer a sleepy little city tucked away in the far corner of the United […]
Windermere Bellevue Commons News Western Washington Real Estate Market Update Posted in Market News and Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate   ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Annual employment growth in Washington State slowed somewhat in the third quarter of this year, but still remains well above the long-term average. Additionally, the jobs that are being created are primarily quality, […]