Local Information Western Washington Home Prices Year-over-year price growth in Western Washington continues to taper. The average home price during second quarter was $540,781, which is 2.8% higher than a year ago. When compared to first quarter of this year, prices were up 12%. Home prices were higher in every county except King, which is unsurprising given the cost of homes […]
Selling your Home How Reliable Are Home Valuation Tools? by Kenady Swan What’s your home worth? It seems like a simple question, but finding that answer is more complicated than it might seem. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, Eppraisal, and others have built-in home valuation tools that make it seem easy, but how accurate are they? And which one do you believe if you get […]
Household Tips Should I Sell or Remodel? There are a number of things that can trigger the decision to remodel or move to a new home. Perhaps you have outgrown your current space, you might be tired of struggling with ancient plumbing or wiring systems, or maybe your home just feels out of date. The question is: Should you stay or should […]
Selling your Home 10 Tips to Minimize Stress When Selling Your Home When I was growing up, my family must have moved a dozen times. After the first few moves, we had it down to a science: timed out, scheduled, down to the last box. Despite our best efforts, plans would change, move-out and move-in days would shift, and the experience would stress the entire family out. […]
Household Tips Four Holiday Decor Trends We’re Excited About This Winter by John Trupin  The holiday season is here and for many of us, that means it’s time to deck the halls. If you’re looking for some inspiration and a place to start, here are some ideas that are certain to get everyone in the spirit. A Tree of a Different Color Photo Credit: Left – Lushome, Center […]
Home Maintenance Life Expectancy of Your Home Planning for the Life Expectancy of Your Home Posted in Living by John Trupin  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 lifespan, so it’s a good idea to know approximately how many years of service you can […]
Selling your Home What is Your Home Worth? What’s your home worth? It seems like a simple question, but finding that answer is more complicated than it might seem. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, Eppraisal, and others have built-in home valuation tools that make it seem easy, but how accurate are they? And which one do you believe if you get three different answers? […]
Uncategorized 5 Dangers of Overpricing a Home   It is still a great time to be a seller, but in much of the Western U.S., the local real estate market has begun to soften. With significant increases in inventory, buyers now have more choices and less sense of urgency. If you are thinking about selling your home, pricing it correctly the first […]
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Local Information We Are Thrilled to be Finalists in HGTVs Most Incredible Listings Valerie Schindler represents a property selected as a finalist in the 2018 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt, a month-long online promotion being held on HGTV.com from June 12 through July 17. During the contest period, consumers vote for their favorite homes among 88 finalists in eight different categories.  Click HERE TO VOTE for the Treehouse in […]
Home Maintenance Preparing your home for Summer The calendar may claim summer begins on June 21st, but for most of us, it’s already fully in gear. Kids are getting out of school, families are making summer vacation plans, and backyard barbeques are on everyone’s minds. This is also a great time of the year to get your house in order and ready […]
Household Tips Deck Design Ideas to Get Ready for Summer Posted in Living by John Trupin  A delightfully warm spring in many parts of the Western U.S. has many folks brushing off their summer clothing early. While this is exciting for all who love the outdoors, public spaces like parks and beaches may be overcrowded. What better time, then, to focus on ways to maximize the space you […]
Selling your Home Selling your home, A step by step approach   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 […]
Home Maintenance 13 Appliance Tips for Household Chores 13 Appliance Tips & Hacks for Household Chores Posted in The Home Depot and Living by Donna Smallin Kuper Modern home appliances make our lives so much easier: They tackle dreaded household chores, saving us time and effort. There are lots of ways to use them, however, that you may not have thought of before. […]
Uncategorized Holiday Decorating Stage Your Home to Impress Holiday Guests   A few tricks used by professional home stagers can make your home holiday-guest-ready, even if you’re preparing for a visit from your in-laws, not potential buyers.   While friends and family might be more forgiving than a home-shopper would be, you’ll still want to create a clean […]
Home Maintenance Home Tips to Prevent Spooky House Guests It’s almost Halloween; the time of year when people decorate their homes with haunting embellishments and spooky décor. Bats, spiders, and rodents are all good and fun when they’re made of plastic, but when you have the real thing taking up residence in your home, it’s no treat. Here are some tips for making sure […]
Selling your Home I’m Ready to Downsize But How Do I Start? Are you thinking about downsizing but don’t know how to make the tricky transition work? How do you buy a new place before you sell your current home? You are not alone as many home owners have the same concerns. They want to embrace a new lifestyle, take advantage of our ever-increasing values, and lock […]
The Economy Homeownership Impacts the Economy How Homeownership Impacts the U.S. Economy Posted in Economics 101 Videos by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate  Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, explains how a strong, stable housing market is critically important to the overall U.S. economy.    
Local Information Spring Beauty and the Weather Beast Weather in early spring can be a fickle beast, and sometimes keeps us from enjoying the beauty of the Hood Canal region. Hoping to get a clear sunny day for a mountain hike, a warm day to go clamming or work in the garden, a calm day to take the boat out, or a clear night to have […]
Local Information Winter at Hood Canal Winter days at Hood Canal can be cold and clear, making for wonderful hiking.  The summer crowds are gone and the local elk can often be seen. On the flip side, winter storms come through whipping up whitecaps on Hood Canal and sometimes hammering us with rain.  This is a great time for inside home projects, like […]
Local Information Fall Home Tune Up Projects Before the wet and cold weather arrives, makes fall the best time to tackle home maintenance projects that are vulnerable to the weather. For ideas, check this list of the top things to take care of before the bad weather sets in: The List Even the best handyman or woman doesn’t know it all. So we’ve put […]