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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 […]

Multigenerational Home Buying Guide

January 10, 2024

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 […]

New Year’s Tips for the Home Aficionado

January 3, 2024

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 […]

Home Security and Safety for the Holidays

December 20, 2023

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 […]

Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

December 13, 2023

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 […]

How Long Should Household Components Last?

December 6, 2023

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 […]

How the Neighborhood Impacts a Home’s Value

November 29, 2023

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 […]

What are Closing Costs?

November 22, 2023

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 […]