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10 Costs Associated with Selling Your Home

March 20, 2024

10 Costs Associated with Selling Your Home by Sandy Dodge Selling a home is an exciting time for homeowners. Once you and your household have decided that you’ll hit the market, it’s easy to think solely about the revenue that comes with the sale. However, selling a home comes with its own set of costs. […]

What is Wire Fraud and How to Avoid It

March 13, 2024

What is Wire Fraud and How to Avoid It by Sandy Dodge A form of cybercrime, wire fraud has led to major losses for homebuyers in recent years. Get to know what it is and what steps you can take to avoid it.   What is wire fraud? Real estate wire fraud is a scam […]

How long should they last?

March 6, 2024

How long should they last? by Windermere Staff The life span of your household components 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 […]

Toolbox Essentials for Homeowners

February 28, 2024

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 […]

Minimize Stress While Selling Your Home

February 21, 2024

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 […]

Benefits, Risks and Things to Consider Before You Add an Accessory Dwelling Unit to Your Home

February 14, 2024

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 […]

Buying with Your Pets in Mind

February 7, 2024

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 […]

Simple Ways to Conserve Energy at Home

January 31, 2024

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 […]

To Buy New or Old, That is the Question

January 24, 2024

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 […]

10 Housing Predictions for 2024

January 17, 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 […]