July 09, 2018
How Staging Your Home Well Impacts Its Value
Posted in Selling by John Trupin
For more than 20 years, the benefits of staging a home have been well documented. Numerous studies show that staging helps sell a home faster and for a higher price. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 88 percent of homebuyers start their search online, forming impressions within three seconds of viewing a listing. When a home is well staged, it photographs well and makes the...
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June 04, 2018
To Sell or to Rent? The Perks and Pitfalls of Being a Landlord
Posted in Selling by John Trupin
Electing a full sale or a property management situation is a life-changing decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. In choosing whether or not becoming a landlord is right for you, there are a number of factors to consider, but primarily they fall into the following three categories: financial analysis, risk, and goals.
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March 26, 2018
How Tax Reform Affects Homeowners
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Market News by Sonja Riveland
New tax legislation was signed into law at the end of 2017, and it included some significant changes for homeowners. These changes took effect in 2018 and do not influence your 2017 taxes. Here's a brief overview of this year's tax changes and how they may affect you*.
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March 12, 2018
A Home Addition: What to Consider Before Starting to Build
Posted in Selling, Living, and Architecture by Kenady Swan
Adding on to your current home may be your best bet if you’re short on space, but you don’t want to move or can’t find another house in the area with all the qualities you’re seeking. It’s also an attractive option if the house you have is lacking just one significant element (a family room, another bedroom, a larger kitchen, a separate apartment, etc.).
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February 22, 2018
Selling your home: A step-by-step approach
Posted in Selling by Kenady Swan
Whether you’re starting a family, moving for your job, getting ready to retire or embarking on a new chapter in your life, when your home no longer suits your current situation, it’s time to think about selling it. Although this can be a bit complicated, with the help of your agent, you can minimize the hassles, get the best possible price, and shorten the distance between “For Sale” and “Sold”.
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January 10, 2018
Empty Nesters: Remodel or Sell?
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Sonja Riveland
Your kids have moved out and now you’re living in a big house with way more space than you need. You have two choices – remodel your existing home or move. Here are some things to consider about each option.
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January 05, 2018
Matthew Gardner’s 2018 Housing Forecast
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Windermere is fortunate to have Chief Economist Matthew Gardner on staff to provide valuable analysis of the economy and housing market. Matthew recently completed his national forecast which details his predictions for the 2018 housing market.
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December 20, 2017
New Year’s Tips for Buying and Selling
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Marilou Ubungen
Now that the end of the year is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about some New Year resolutions. If your 2018 resolution is to buy or sell a home, here are some suggestions to help you along the way. For everyone else, we’ve added some tips about building equity and investing in updates to your home.
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December 08, 2017
What Can We Expect From The 2018 Housing Market?
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
It’s the time of the year when I look deep into my crystal ball to see what’s on the horizon for the upcoming year. As we are all aware, 2017 has been a stellar year for housing across the country, but can we expect that to continue in 2018?
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October 04, 2017
Renting vs. Buying in Today’s Market
Posted in Buying and Selling by Marilou Ubungen
The debate about whether it makes more financial sense to rent or buy has been raging for decades. Advocates of buying say: When you rent, you’re essentially paying someone else’s mortgage. Buying, on the other hand, is an investment—one that can significantly increase in value every year you continue living in the home.
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