Uncategorized Toolbox Essentials for Homeowners Toolbox Essentials for Homeowners by Windermere Staff For all its perks-stability, tax breaks, building equity-being a homeowner comes with the responsibility of maintaining your home and the occasional repair. Some jobs require a professional, but if you are willing to take on minor repairs or DIY projects, you’ll need the right tools. Whether you’re starting a toolbox […]
Uncategorized Minimize Stress While Selling Your Home Minimize Stress While Selling Your Home by Meaghan McGlynn After years of collecting furniture, plants, and memories, the thought of preparing your home to sell and moving to a new one can be daunting and stir up a lot of emotions. But selling your home doesn’t have to be stressful; here are a few tips […]
Uncategorized Benefits, Risks and Things to Consider Before You Add an Accessory Dwelling Unit to Your Home Benefits, Risks and Things to Consider Before You Add an Accessory Dwelling Unit to Your Home by Meaghan McGlynn Have you ever rented a unit in someone’s basement? Maybe your significant other’s mom moved into the apartment above your garage? Or have you ever travelled and stayed in a pool house? Commonly referred to as […]
Uncategorized Buying with Your Pets in Mind Buying with Your Pets in Mind by Sandy Dodge For many of us, pets play a central role in our home life, so taking into account what is best for them when buying a home is important for both their happiness and that of your entire household. Is the Neighborhood A Good Match For Your […]
Uncategorized Simple Ways to Conserve Energy at Home Simple Ways to Conserve Energy at Home by Meaghan McGlynn Whether you want to use less energy to reduce your carbon footprint or your monthly costs, there are plenty of easy ways to conserve the electricity and natural gas you’re using in your home. Energy conservation can be as simple as closing your curtains, changing […]
Uncategorized To Buy New or Old, That is the Question To Buy New or Old, That is the Question by Meaghan McGlynn If you’re shopping for a new home, there are a number of factors you need to consider in order to narrow down your search criteria. Because before you can get too deep into your home search, you need to identify your needs, figure out […]
Uncategorized 10 Housing Predictions for 2024 10 Housing Predictions for 2024 by Windermere Economics This video shows Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2024. 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. See more market insights on our blog here.  Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 […]
Uncategorized Multigenerational Home Buying Guide Multigenerational Home Buying Guide by Sandy Dodge For any family looking forward to multigenerational living, there’s much to consider when trying to find the right property. Whether you’re planning to welcome your parents or grandparents, provide a comfortable space for adult children, or simply want to create a home that accommodates your extended family, finding […]
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Uncategorized New Year’s Tips for the Home Aficionado New Year’s Tips for the Home Aficionado by Windermere Staff   Now that the end of the year is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about some New Year resolutions. At Windermere, our resolutions change very little year after year. That’s because the highest expectation we can set for ourselves is to anticipate and […]
Uncategorized Home Security and Safety for the Holidays Home Security and Safety for the Holidays by Windermere Staff The holidays bring joy and peace, but they can also bring package thieves, fire hazards, and the inevitable injury from trying to get the last decoration on top of the tree. From tried-and-true security methods to basic safety best practices, taking the appropriate precautionary measures […]
Uncategorized Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist by Sandy Dodge Winter is a magical season to spend at home. We all want to be able to enjoy the shorter days and longer nights from the comfort of our homes while we watch the season change. To truly enjoy this winter at home with peace of mind, you’ll […]
Uncategorized How Long Should Household Components Last? How long should they last? by Windermere Staff Nothing in life lasts forever – and the same can be said for your home. From the roof to the furnace, every component of your home has a life span, so it’s a good idea to know approximately how many years of service you can expect from […]
Uncategorized How the Neighborhood Impacts a Home’s Value How the Neighborhood Impacts a Home’s Value by Windermere Staff     The “estimated” home prices you see posted online can be off by tens of thousands of dollars-not because they are dishonest, but because the computer programs generating these guesstimates don’t take into account the current condition of a house, the amenities that are […]
Uncategorized What are Closing Costs? What are Closing Costs? by Sandy Dodge The closing process in a real estate transaction finalizes the terms of an agreement between the buyer and seller, leading to the transfer of the property’s title. This step of the buying/selling process comes with its own set of costs. Before a buyer can hold the keys to […]
Uncategorized Multigenerational Home Buying Guide Multigenerational Home Buying Guide by Sandy Dodge For any family looking forward to multigenerational living, there’s much to consider when trying to find the right property. Whether you’re planning to welcome your parents or grandparents, provide a comfortable space for adult children, or simply want to create a home that accommodates your extended family, finding […]
Uncategorized How to Stay Safe at Home During a Power Outage How to Stay Safe at Home During a Power Outage by Sandy Dodge A stormy night with the lights out can complicate things at home. But with the right preparation, you and your household can switch gears quickly and ride out the blackout period, however long it may last. Power outages can happen unexpectedly, so […]
Uncategorized Buying an Equestrian Property: Prioritizing House vs Land Buying an Equestrian Property: Prioritizing House vs Land by Sandy Dodge Equestrian properties are unique. If you’re thinking about buying equestrian property, you have to weigh different aspects of a listing than you would for a typical single-family home purchase. As you look at properties, you will face the dilemma of whether to prioritize the property’s […]
Uncategorized Is Co-Buying a Home Right For You? Is Co-Buying a Home Right For You? by Sandy Dodge For some buyers, purchasing a home independently may be out of reach. Co-buying a home is an alternative approach to homeownership where two or more individuals purchase the property together and take on a joint mortgage. Get to know the benefits and drawbacks of co-buying a home […]
Uncategorized 9 Options to Remove, Hide or Play Down a Popcorn Ceiling 9 Options to Remove, Hide or Play Down a Popcorn Ceiling by Guest Author Don’t love your popcorn ceiling? You’re not the only one stuck with some unwanted stucco overhead. There are many options for moving on from it, but not all of them are equally effective-or equally easy. To help you decide how to […]
Uncategorized 5 Ways to Save and Reuse Water at Home 5 Ways to Save and Reuse Water at Home by Sandy Dodge Think of all the ways you use water at home. Whether it’s meal preparation, laundry, or doing the dishes, we use a lot of H2O. In fact, the average U.S. household uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with a majority of […]