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Uncategorized Buying a New Construction Home Buying a New Construction Home by Sandy Dodge You’ve got several options to choose from when buying your next home. With existing homes, it’s in sellers’ best interest to spruce up their properties, so they’ll usually complete some kind of upgrades, curb appeal projects, and remodeling before hitting the market. A new construction home, however, […]
Uncategorized Pre-Approval, Pre-Qualification & More Homeownership Terms to Know: Pre-Approval, Pre-Qualification & More by Sandy Dodge Throughout the home buying process, you’ll encounter several checkpoints. At every stop, you’ll get closer to the ultimate goal of purchasing your next home. Each one satisfies unique criteria required to become a homeowner, and each one has its own terminology. Before you begin your […]
Uncategorized Selling Your Home in a Balanced Market Selling Your Home in a Balanced Market by Sandy Dodge Your local market conditions dictate the real estate climate around you. Where things are on the buyer’s/seller’s market spectrum will impact how you and your Windermere real estate agent approach selling your home. As a part of this process, it’s important to understand the different […]
Uncategorized 7 Tips for Cleaning Your Appliances 7 Tips for Cleaning Your Appliances by Sandy Dodge Your appliances help your home run like a well-oiled machine. But without the proper cleaning and maintenance, they can make your life more complicated. When thinking about the most helpful cleaning tips around the house, we often center our efforts on open, high-foot-traffic areas. However, spending […]
Uncategorized Deciding to Sell Your Home Deciding to Sell Your Home by Sandy Dodge Deciding when to sell your home can depend on a variety of factors. Perhaps your local market conditions are favorable to sellers, or you’ve recently changed jobs, or your family is growing and you need to upsize. Whatever the case may be, making the decision to sell your home […]
Uncategorized Simple Tips to Make Your Move Easier Simple Tips to Make Your Move Easier by Windermere Staff Your needs as a homeowner change over time, and you need the right home to fit those needs. Accordingly, it’s highly likely that at some point in your future you will experience another moving day. While moving can be challenging, the following moving tips will […]
Uncategorized How to Search for a Home How to Search for a Home: Buying Guide by Sandy Dodge The right home is out there, you just have to find it. This may seem like an oversimplification of the home search process, especially for first-time home buyers who haven’t been through it before. But once you’ve figured out your budget and discussed your needs with […]
Uncategorized What’s a Home Warranty What’s a Home Warranty and Why Do You Need One? by Sandy Dodge To be a homeowner is to understand that things can change at a moment’s notice. It’s only a matter of time before the systems in your home break and your appliances are on the fritz. But this inevitable truth isn’t meant to […]
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Uncategorized What Makes a Home Modern? What Makes a Home Modern? 6 Features of Modern Architecture by Sandy Dodge Sleek, sustainable design, open concept floor plans, minimalism, and eco-conscious thinking are defining characteristics of modern architecture. These concepts were formed in the early to mid-twentieth century as part of the modern art movement which encompassed art deco interior design and mid-century modern architecture among other styles. Here’s […]
Uncategorized How to Reduce Your Interest Rate: Mortgage Buydowns How to Reduce Your Interest Rate: Mortgage Buydowns by Sandy Dodge When mortgage rates are up, prospective buyers can often feel like they’re at a disadvantage as they go about securing a home loan. Fortunately, there are ways to lower your interest rate to make your monthly mortgage payments more affordable. What are mortgage buydowns? A […]
Uncategorized 8 Costs of Renting a Home 8 Costs of Renting a Home by Sandy Dodge If you’re not quite ready to buy a house, it may be better to rent for the time being. Though renting can be the more affordable option, being a tenant in someone else’s home still comes with its own unique set of costs. Here are eight common […]
Uncategorized 7 Tips for Sustainable Living at Home 7 Tips for Sustainable Living at Home by Sandy Dodge There’s always room for improvement in a household’s quest to go green. From how you use your appliances to the way you consume and dispose of food, every lifestyle choice you make at home presents an opportunity to be more eco-friendly. Adopting more sustainable practices has obvious […]
Uncategorized Staying Safe When Selling Your Home Staying Safe When Selling Your Home by Meaghan McGlynn Staying organized while selling your home can feel impossible, especially if you’re buying a new home at the same time. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean and tidy for showings to prospective buyers. In all the chaos, taking the proper safety precautions can fall […]
Uncategorized 10 Costs Associated with Buying a Home 10 Costs Associated with Buying a Home by Sandy Dodge Some expenses that come with buying a home are easier to account for than others. Knowing the costs associated with buying a home will not only help you budget accordingly but will also pinpoint which homes are truly affordable for you. In no particular order, […]
Uncategorized 5 Interior Design Trends for 2023 5 Interior Design Trends for 2023 by Sandy Dodge The interior design trends of 2022 included a renaissance of colorful decorating, a preference for sustainable materials, and incorporating nature throughout the home. They reflected the continued evolution of our lifestyles in recent years and showed an overall desire for our homes to be somewhere we can relax, […]
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 Preparing Your Garage for an Electric Vehicle Preparing Your Garage for an Electric Vehicle by Sandy Dodge Many have made the switch from gas-powered to electric vehicles (EVs). They help to make a household more sustainable by reducing its carbon footprint, cut down on gas costs, and present a variety of technological solutions for modern home life. With more EVs being produced by a […]
Uncategorized Decorating with House Plants to Match Your Décor Style Decorating with House Plants to Match Your Décor Style by Sandy Dodge 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 […]
Uncategorized Pet-Friendly House Cleaning Tips 5 Pet-Friendly House Cleaning Tips by Sandy Dodge Pets make a house a home. But as much as you love your furry friends, they do add a few entries to your list of chores. Keeping your home clean requires a bit of extra work, and some methods of upkeep are more pet-friendly than others. The […]
Uncategorized House vs. Townhouse vs. Condo House vs. Townhouse vs. Condo by Sandy Dodge   Deciding between a house, townhouse, and condominium can be a difficult process. Understanding how the characteristics of each housing type aligns with your life goals and finances will help you work with your agent to identify which housing type is right for you. How do you […]