Windermere Blog | November 2017

November 29, 2017

Giving Back to the Community One Home Sale At a Time

Posted in Community, Windermere Foundation, and Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood

Community has always been a big part of who we are at Windermere. Back in the early days of the company it was pretty simple; we would see a need and help where we could. But as we grew, we realized we could accomplish much more if we had a stronger focus, so we started the Windermere Foundation in 1989 with the goal of helping low-income and homeless families.
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November 28, 2017

Windermere’s Winter Drive Collects over 3,000 Items for Homeless Youth

Posted in Seahawks, Community, and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

As part of Windermere’s #tacklehomelessness campaign with the Seattle Seahawks, 37 Windermere offices* in King and Snohomish Counties collected new hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, and warm socks for Windermere’s “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive. The recipient of these donations was YouthCare, a Seattle-based non-profit that provides critical services and support to homeless youth...
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November 27, 2017

Personalize Your Home with Christmas Tree Centerpieces

Posted in The Home Depot and Living by Merri Cvetan

December is a busy month with Christmas around the corner, so I try to do as many tasks in advance as I can — if not my shopping, at least my decorating!
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November 22, 2017

Food for the Holidays

Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen

As temperatures cool and the leaves start to change color, we know that the holiday season is upon us. Many look forward to spending time with their families and friends over a home-cooked, Thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately, many families struggle to put food on their dinner tables every day, let alone a special occasion. That is why many Windermere offices hold food collection drives...
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November 20, 2017

How are inventory shortages impacting the housing market?

Posted in Economics 101 Videos by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate

The shortage of homes for sale has been a major concern for buyers and real estate agents over the last few years. Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, explains the impact these shortages are having on the housing market.
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November 13, 2017

November Home Maintenance Checklist

Posted in Long & Foster and Living by Suzanne Whitenight Pilcher

November brings a transition to shorter days, colder weather and spending more time indoors. It also brings anticipation, planning and preparation for Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter holidays. Our checklist this month includes small, quick and easy tasks you can do now to get a jump start on your holiday hosting preparation so you can enjoy friends and family when they arrive.
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November 13, 2017

Windermere Hosts Chinese Real Estate Leaders During Four-City U.S. Tour

Posted in Buying by Shelley Rossi

Last week Windermere hosted 16 members of the China Alliance of Real Estate Agencies (CAREA) during a daylong tour of Seattle and Bellevue, WA. CAREA is a coalition of the largest regional and national real estate companies in China, representing over 60 percent of all Chinese real estate sales. Their stop in Seattle was a part of a four-city tour that also included Chicago, New York, and Dallas.
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November 10, 2017

Utah Real Estate Market Update

Posted in Utah Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate

The State of Utah added 37,300 non-agricultural jobs over the past 12 months, a growth of 2.6%. Although this represents a slowing in employment gains, it is not a cause for concern because the economy is running at full employment and only so many new jobs can be created. That said, my latest forecast model is suggesting that the pace of employment growth is likely to kick back up...
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November 07, 2017

Show Us Your #SeahawksFanCave To Win Tickets To The Seahawks!

Posted in Seahawks by Shelley Rossi

Are you the ultimate Seattle Seahawks fan? Do you have the ultimate Seattle Seahawks fan cave? And do you want to win tickets to an upcoming Seahawks home game? If so, Windermere and the Seahawks want you to show us your #SeahawksFanCave!
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November 06, 2017

Idaho Real Estate Market Update

Posted in Idaho Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate

Idaho added 15,000 new jobs over the past 12 months, a growth of 2.1%. We have noticed a drop in the annual growth rate compared to 2016 but this is nothing to be concerned about. The state is at full employment and it is natural to see a slowdown in growth at this point in the economic cycle.
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