Stay Eastside Launches; More Than 150 Small Businesses Join
Kirkland and Redmond announced this week Stay Eastside, a new partnership aimed at supporting hotels and giving small businesses a boost.
Landscaping Tips That Can Increase Your Home’s Value
When you own a home, there’s a natural desire to invest in landscaping projects that help beautify your yard.
Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal
When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. The following projects are simple and inexpensive ways to enhance both your home’s first impression and its value.
Windermere Insights: Condo Sales Reflect Market Intensity
As we wind down the first quarter, year-to-date King County condominium sales have significantly outpaced last year’s market. While overall…
‘Reduced Competition.’ 5 Predictions For The Housing Market In 2022, From Economists And Real Estate Pros
If you’re in the market for a home, take note: Some experts MarketWatch Picks spoke to say this year may mean less competition.
Common Real Estate Contingencies
Contingencies help to spell out the specifics of a real estate transaction by dictating what must happen so the contract becomes legally binding. If certain conditions aren’t met, the applicable contingency gives the buyer and the seller the right to back out of the contract per their agreed-upon terms. When selling your home, a buyer may make their offer with contingencies attached. Here are some common contingencies you might see in a buyer’s offer and what they mean for you.
Local Tech Companies Plan for Return to Office
It’s been a long two years since the seats were filled in many of our region’s largest offices. Local employers like Microsoft and Amazon…
Windermere Partners with Bloodworks Northwest to Give Back
As communities around the country band together to support one another during the pandemic, Windermere has also stepped up to give back to our local community. Partnering with Bloodworks Northwest, Windermere is encouraging community members to give blood and potentially help save lives.
Bellevue Nonprofit Builds Affordable Housing in the Area
It’s no secret that the Eastside housing market is both incredibly competitive and price prohibitive in many neighborhoods. With major tech employers…
Seattle and Bellevue Office Rentals Continue to Increase
Even with the advent of remote work, Seattle and Bellevue may soon find themselves short of highly coveted office space…
How Rising Interest Rates And Inflation Impact Real Estate Investments
When interest rates rise, mostly in periods of economic expansion, various asset classes react uniquely. Rising rates erode the principal of bonds, affect the value of stocks and other financial assets and influence interest payments on debt.
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home
Mistakes in the selling process can throw your plans off course, causing costly delays. But by knowing what mistakes to avoid ahead of time, you can save yourself the headache and the expense. Steer clear of these common mistakes as you work alongside your agent towards a successful sale.
New Seattle Evo Campus Creates a Hub for Outdoor Adventure
Outdoorsy Seattleites have reason to celebrate: local retailer Evo is in the process of building a full campus in the Fremont/Wallingford area, complete with new office space, a bouldering gym, an indoor skatepark and more.
Washington State Leads Nation in Salary Increase in the Last Decade
It pays to live in the Evergreen State — literally. In a recent study released by Approve.com, Washington State came out ahead with the highest overall average salary increase in the nation since 2010.