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U.S. Housing Market 2023: Updated Analysis

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives an updated analysis of the U.S. housing market in 2023, using data released by The National Association of REALTORS® on listing activity, home sales, price growth, and mor...
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Windermere Offices Support Communities Through Donations & Volunteerism

Windermere Offices Donate to Local Organizations The true essence of the Windermere Foundation’s work is to make enduring community connections . The relationship between Windermere Columbia River Gorge and SafeSpace Chi...
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9 Options to Remove, Hide or Play Down a Popcorn Ceiling

Don’t love your popcorn ceiling? You’re not the only one stuck with some unwanted stucco overhead. There are many options for moving on from it, but not all of them are equally effective—or equally easy. To help you deci...
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Is Co-Buying a Home Right For You?

For some buyers, purchasing a home independently may be out of reach. Co-buying a home is an alternative approach to homeownership where two or more individuals purchase the property together and take on a joint mortgage...
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5 Ways to Save and Reuse Water at Home

Think of all the ways you use water at home. Whether it’s meal preparation, laundry, or doing the dishes, we use a lot of H2O. In fact, the average U.S. household uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with a major...
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What Is Fair Market Value (FMV) in Real Estate?

You know your home is a valuable asset, but what is it actually worth? One of the most important figures to understand as you get ready to sell your home is Fair Market Value (FMV); it is key to a successful home sale. W...
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5 Features of Greek Revival Architecture

Some home designs reach way back through history. Greek Revival architecture is inspired by the principles of design formed in ancient Greece. These stately homes evoke a formal and traditional atmosphere akin to the fee...
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Windermere-UW Aspire Internship Builds in its Third Year

Written by: Samantha Enos – Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Windermere Real Estate Formed in partnership with the University of Washington College of Built Environments, Windermere’s Aspire internsh...
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Here’s Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

The leaves changing color is a sign that you may have some fall home maintenance tasks to tackle. With summer in the rearview and colder temperatures ahead, being proactive now will keep your home in pristine condition t...
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How Low Inventory Is Affecting the Housing Market

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner demonstrates how the U.S. housing market is adapting to low inventory levels. He touches on the new construction industry, supply changes in large metro areas, median home sale ...
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