October 31, 2014
How NOT to Buy a Haunted House
Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp
Halloween is a holiday we tend to associate with the undead, so what better way to get in the “spirit” of things than to talk about ghosts. While you hear a lot about ghosts in October, they’re actually a year-round phenomenon (and they’re not all as friendly as Casper). So, if you’re in the market for a home right now, you might want to consider your threshold for the paranormal.
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October 29, 2014
What does the future of luxury real estate look like? We travelled to Beverly Hills to find out.
Posted in Windermere Premier by Shelley Rossi
Last week, Windermere Real Estate sent 25 agents to Beverly Hills, CA for Luxury Connect, an exclusive, invitation-only event that focused on the tools and trends that are shaping the future of luxury real estate.
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October 23, 2014
Trick or Treat: Dress up Your Porch With No-Carve Pumpkins
Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
For those of you out there who have older kids or just want to do something different than the typical Halloween jack-o-lantern this year, try a more sophisticated pumpkin. Instead of carving one, paint one. Here are some ideas:
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October 20, 2014
Windermere Foundation Charity Challenge follow-up
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Earlier this year, Windermere Real Estate hosted the “Windermere Foundation Charity Challenge” to celebrate the Foundation’s 25th anniversary. Twenty-one non-profit organizations throughout the Western United States were nominated by Windermere offices to compete via Facebook for $25,000. Here's what the winning offices have been up to since receiving their donation.
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October 17, 2014
Thriving Economy, Clean Air, and Chinese Film Draw Homebuyers to Seattle
Posted in Windermere Premier by Shelley Rossi
Earlier this week, I attended the Pacific Rim Summit which was hosted by Seattle’s local chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). While the overarching discussion was about international home buyers, the main focus was on wealthy Chinese families seeking out cities that can offer their children better educational opportunities and cleaner air.
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October 15, 2014
Windermere Gives Back with 30th Annual Community Service Day
Posted in Community by Tara Sharp
On Friday, October 17, Windermere offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Nevada will be closed for a very special reason. For the past 30 years, Windermere has dedicated the third Friday of October to our annual Community Service Day.
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October 13, 2014
Perspectives - Standards of Practice
Posted in Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood
As you’ve probably heard, the housing market is a little crazy right now. Every day we hear stories from our agents about the competition among buyers and what it takes to secure the winning offer. Escalation clauses, love letters, waived contingencies, non-refundable earnest money. The list goes on and on. Navigating this type of market requires an agent with moxy.
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October 10, 2014
In the market to buy a home? Make a list and check it twice.
Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp
Are you thinking of buying a home, and you aren’t sure exactly where to start? Here is a checklist to help you get ready to make your home dreams come true:
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October 03, 2014
Selling Your Home? Go Through This Safety Checklist With Your Real Estate Agent
Posted in Selling by Tara Sharp
Selling your home can be stressful for many reasons. Not only are you trying to get the best financial return on your investment, but you might also be working on a tight deadline. One thing you can be sure of when selling your home is that there will be strangers entering your space, so it’s important for you and your agent to take certain safety precautions.
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