Design Designing Your Rental To Feel Like Home When you own your living space, it’s natural to feel attached to every square inch. But for renters, creating that sense of ownership is a unique challenge. Whatever limitations you face as a renter in how you’re able to make alterations, it’s no less important to your home life for your space to convey a […]
Living How to Handle Asbestos in Your Home Throughout the mid twentieth century, asbestos was commonly used throughout the homebuilding process. It was typically used as insulation, but would also pop up in vinyl flooring, cement siding, walls, pipes—you name it. After it was discovered that inhaling asbestos fibers has serious health effects, its domestic production slowed, and legislation was put forth to […]
Buyers What Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)? An integral part of the formula to successfully buying a home is securing the correct amount of financing. Once you’ve found the home you’d like to pursue, one of your primary tasks is exploring different loan products to see which best fits your situation. Eventually, you’ll come to a fork in the road where you’ll need […]
Real Estate News & Information Are We in a Housing Recession? This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday […]
SOLD SOLD: Classic bungalow, private retreat above Lake WA + 3 more 6059 S Roxbury Street Seattle, WA 98118 $1,250,000 MLS #1974019 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 3,840 sqft Days on Market: 4 Just WOW. Tucked away on a nearly- hidden lane above Lk WA is this private retreat with breathtaking 180+ degree views of Lake, sky, mountains & City skylines. Superb MidCentury daylite rambler on street-to-street lot […]
Sellers 7 Tips for Staging Your Home Yourself Nowadays, home staging is an integral part of the home selling process. The impact of home staging is crystal clear, but how you go about it deserves some consideration. Many homeowners will hire a home staging professional, trusting their expertise to make their home as appealing as possible to buyers. However, if hiring a professional isn’t in […]
Design What is Row House Architecture? Of all the alternatives to single-family detached homes that remain popular today, row houses may have the longest history. Some of the oldest and largest cities on the East Coast such as New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia still have row houses in great numbers. These iconic structures have served as the backdrop for some of […]
Buyers Making a Down Payment on a Home Imagine the process of financing a home purchase as a relay race. From start to finish, the baton must be passed several times between interconnected transactions. The down payment plays an important role in the relay race and will help you cross the finish line, but how much money do you put down? And when […]
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Buyers Making a Contingent Offer: Common Real Estate Contingencies Imagine a home-buying scenario where you make an offer, the seller immediately accepts, and the two of you move through closing without any hiccups until you have keys in hand. It’s possible, but a more likely home buying experience is marked by negotiation, counteroffers, and a back-and-forth dialogue between both parties to reach a deal. And in […]
Buyers What Is a Homeowners Association & How Much Are HOA Fees? Becoming a homeowner comes with many responsibilities, but if the home you’re purchasing requires you to be part of a Homeowners Association (HOA), you’ll have to follow additional guidelines and pay additional fees. As you’re looking for homes, talk to your agent about whether purchasing a home that’s part of an HOA is right for you. […]
Real Estate News & Information The Continued Decline of the Housing Market Index This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday […]
Design Contemporary Interior Design Although there are certain fundamental principles to contemporary design, it is constantly evolving. While other interior design styles are often rooted in a specific period, contemporary design is set in the present. What’s popular now is what’s popular in contemporary design. Its ability to remain timeless is what gives contemporary design its greatest quality—it never goes out of style. […]
Sellers Moving Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Moving Process Once you and your agent work through the process of selling your home, there comes a point when it’s time to switch gears and get ready to move. It can be difficult to juggle the various steps of the moving process, especially if you’re Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time. Using a moving […]
SOLD SOLD: traditional, midcentury ranch, private retreat with breathtaking views Pending representing buyer 3036 S Bradford Street Seattle, WA 98108 $849,000 MLS #1969790 Beds: 6 Baths: 4 2,310 sqft Days on Market: 5 Excellent location – next door to Lake People Park, close to the Beacon Hill and Columbia City shopping areas, light rail access, neighborhood parks, transit and interstate access (Walk Score 81). Traditional […]
Design Windermere Living: Closet Curation This article originally appeared in the Summer/Fall 2022 issue of Windermere Living By Amanda Zurita | Photography by Victoria Kovios Closet Curation Turn your wardrobe into your personal boutique with these professional “editing” tips. Iris Miyasaki was born an organizer. Growing up in Hawaii in a Japanese American family, minimalism was part of her life. “In […]
Design What is Colonial Style Architecture? With its grand stature and signature look, Colonial architecture hearkens back to the nascent days of British settlement on American soil. Since then, the classic home style has seen waves of renewed interest, giving rise to multiple variations on the colonial theme. Today, they remain a popular choice for homeowners throughout the Eastern and Southern United States. […]
Real Estate Listings NEW LISTING: Classic 1940’s Greenwood bungalow 9520 Palatine Avenue N Seattle, WA 98103 Listing price: $639,000 MLS #1982788 Beds: 3 Baths: 2 1,220 sqft Classic 1940’s bungalow with a bonus room addition that adds surprising space to the typical design for this era. Fir floors, tall ceilings, cheerful sunny rooms, nice garden lot with alley access for easy extra off-street parking. […]
Buyers What Is a Homeowners Association and How Much Are HOA Fees? Becoming a homeowner comes with many responsibilities, but if the home you’re purchasing requires you to be part of a Homeowners Association (HOA), you’ll have to follow additional guidelines and pay additional fees. As you’re looking for homes, talk to your agent about whether purchasing a home that’s part of an HOA is right for you. […]
Living Decorating with House Plants to Match Your Décor Style Interior design solutions come in all shapes and sizes. After all your furniture items, art, and other physical items are all in their right place, decorating with house plants can provide the perfect final touch. The best plants for your home are the ones that will thrive in your local climate while complementing your existing décor. Here […]
Sellers Understanding the Value of Your Home: Market Value vs. Assessed Value and More The math of a home sale is relatively straightforward. Sellers list their home at a certain price, a buyer makes an offer, and eventually the two parties reach a final, agreed-upon price. However, between these two points in the selling process, there are several other figures that go into to setting a home’s value that […]