Home Ideas 17 Tips to Achieve a Neat and Organized Small Pantry NEAT LITTLE NEST Sure, we all want a kitchen with a huge walk-in pantry and space to hide all cereal boxes and bags of chips. But, the reality is that many of us are stuck in a tiny kitchen with barely enough room to tuck away our collection of kitschy coffee mugs. While we can’t help your current square […]
Windermere Windermere Foundation 2021 Year in Review by Sandy Dodge For the Windermere Foundation, 2021 was a year of milestones. Windermere owners, staff, and agents stepped up to support their communities in a variety of ways. Their collective efforts helped to raise over $2.5 million in 2021 for low-income and homeless families, bringing the Foundation’s grand total to over $46 million in […]
Windermere Windermere Real Estate Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Shelley Rossi In honor of our 50th anniversary, Windermere set a goal to reach $50 million in giving and officially announced our third generation of leadership during our 2022 Kick-Off event.  Seattle – On Wednesday, January 26, we hosted a virtual event for our agents, franchise owners, and staff, to kick off 2022 and celebrate […]
Home Ideas Hiring a Contractor for Your Remodel by Sandy Dodge Much has been said about the benefits of taking a DIY approach to home remodeling projects. It instills pride of ownership, builds the sweat equity you’ve put into your home, and can be more affordable than hiring a professional. The reality is, however, that sometimes, projects simply require a pro to be done […]
Gardner Report THE Q4 2021 IDAHO GARDNER REPORT The following analysis of select counties of the Idaho 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 Real Estate […]
Buying a home 7 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Home by Sandy Dodge Making the leap from renter to homeowner doesn’t happen overnight; it requires steady planning to put yourself in a good position to buy your first home. Prospective first-time home buyers can often feel like they’re waiting for a sign to indicate they’re ready to start making offers, when really, it’s a combination […]
Selling a home Working with a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home A real estate agent is an invaluable asset. They will work with you to get your home sold for the best price and in a timely manner. Before you find the right agent to sell your home, it’s important to understand how you can work together toward a successful sale. The following information will help you […]
Selling a home WHAT TO REPAIR BEFORE YOU LIST When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top four recommended repairs to […]
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Buying a home YOUR GUIDE TO HOME APPRAISAL Your Guide to the Home Appraisal You’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T’s and dot all your I’s before it’s all your own. And one of the first items on your closing checklist the home appraisal. So, what exactly is that? The home appraisal is essentially a value […]
Buying a home FEES TO BE AWARE OF WHEN PURCHASING A HOME Purchasing a home is arguably one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. As you start your hunt, don’t forget there will be other costs associated with your purchase then the price of the home. Here are 5 fees to keep in mind as you begin to budget. Home inspection. This […]
Home Ideas STAGING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR HOME STAGING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR HOME Staging your home is all about putting the best foot forward for potential buyers. By highlighting its most desirable features, you can draw more interest for your home and leave a lasting impression that is sure to help you sell it more quickly. Here’s what you should keep in mind […]
Gardner Report Matthew Gardner’s 2020 Mortgage Rate Forecast Matthew Gardner’s 2020 Mortgage Rate Forecast Each year Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, forecasts into the next. Here’s what he expects for Mortgage Rates in 2020.  
Buying a home Your Complete Guide to Home Appraisals Your Complete Guide to Home Appraisals Appraisals are used as a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions, appraisals are an important part of the buying/selling process. Below, you will find information about the […]
Lifestyle Explore the Owyhee wilderness with this beautiful, easy hike just 90 minutes from home Explore the Owyhee wilderness with this beautiful, easy hike just 90 minutes from home LITTLE JACKS CREEK WILDERNESS  Micah Lauer knows how unforgiving and inaccessible Idaho’s Owyhee wilderness can be. He spent three days in May running and hiking across the entire county. The middle school science teacher also knows how underappreciated the sagebrush steppe […]
Windermere Windermere brand stands for professionalism, relationships, collaboration, and community. https://youtu.be/uaPVLk1CXL8 Windermere Real Estate Published on May 1, 2018 We hit the refresh button on the Windermere brand! We’re really proud of our more modern look and feel. But a brand is about so much more than logos and icons. For us, the Windermere brand stands for professionalism, relationships, collaboration, and community. That’s the message […]
Windermere 10 Key Qualities to Look for When Selecting an Agent 10 Key Qualities to Look for When Selecting an Agent  Posted in Buying by John Trupin  Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process but one who can […]