Time to De-Clutter? Some Tips for Selling Your Stuff by Windermere Staff If you are looking around your home and thinking to yourself that it’s time to de-clutter, the summer months provide an ideal time to hold a garage sale. But if that sounds like too big of an undertaking, there are other options available […]

Investing in Real Estate Rentals by Windermere Staff Real estate investments are a large percentage of all home sales, accounting for 24 percent of real estate transactions, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. If you are looking to feather your retirement nest, rental properties can provide an additional source of monthly income. They’re also a […]

6 Smart Home Gadgets Perfect for Summer Fun by Guest Author     Tell your friends and families to clear their weekend schedules throughout the entire summer-your house is the place to be for fun all season long.   If you sloughed through winter with visions of making your house the hangout spot of the summer, you’ll […]

Streamlining Your Life: 7 Tips to Make Downsizing Easier by Windermere Staff Whether you’re retiring, moving into a smaller space, or simply want to live more minimally, downsizing can simplify the process. After all, the fewer belongings you have, the less you need to pack, move, and organize in your new place. But for many […]

The Pitfalls of Overpricing Your Home by Windermere Staff When a homeowner prepares to put their house up for sale, two things are usually top of mind: how long will it take to sell and how much can we get for it. During a seller’s market, when stories of bidding wars and cash offers abound, […]

Beat the Heat Without AC by Windermere Staff There’s no doubt about it: summers are getting hotter. While many of us who live in the western United States have been able to do without central AC in years past, rising temps make it more difficult to beat the heat. If installing central air is beyond […]

Pet Friendly Home Decor Ideas by Windermere Staff For many of us, pets are important members of our household, which means our homes should be as comfortable for them as they are to everyone else who lives there. When choosing how to decorate your home, whether you’re moving into a new one or welcoming a […]

So You Bought an Investment Property, Now What? by Windermere Staff Congratulations on your new investment property! Now comes the exciting part: Turning your property into a revenue-generating machine. While it’s not exactly easy, your goals are within reach if you take steps to organize, plan, and build a solid foundation. Here are some ways […]

How to Increase Your Buying Power by Windermere Staff One of the best ways prospective home buyers can empower themselves when purchasing a home is to improve their buying power. The numbers may seem daunting but identifying ways to strengthen your financial standing will help you each step of the way. When visualizing your dream home, […]

Five Essentials for Your Home Office by Guest Author Most people dream of working from home, but ask anyone who does it on a regular basis, and they’ll tell you how hard it can be to stay productive when you work where you live. The most disciplined telecommuters will tell you that you need a […]