June 30, 2015
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Summertime couldn’t come soon enough for most children. But for many, the end of the school year marks a time of uncertainty for those who don’t have access to regular meals at home. According to the Food Research and Action Center, over 21 million students receive free or reduced lunches during the school year, and that need doesn’t go away when the school year is over.
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June 25, 2015
June Premier Networking Breakfast: Windermere Agents Come Together to Learn About Being Culturally Savvy
Posted in Windermere Premier by Shelley Rossi
Every month, Windermere brings together its top luxury agents for the Premier Networking Breakfast. This month’s breakfast saw more than 100 Puget Sound area agents come together to discuss luxury housing market trends and activity. Agents from as far away as the San Juan Islands joined local agents to hear speakers talk about the nuances of working with international and multicultural clients.
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June 24, 2015
Announcing the Winner of the 2015 Community Service Day Photo Contest!
Posted in Community by Tara Sharp
On June 5, Windermere offices across the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska, Utah, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona, all took a day off from selling homes to help make a difference in their local communities.
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June 22, 2015
Join Us for the Western Washington Waterfront Open House Tour
Posted by Shelley Rossi
We’ve found the perfect way for you to kick off summer this year. On June 27 and 28, Windermere is sponsoring the first ever Western Washington Waterfront Open House Tour. More than 125 homes from Bellingham to Westport are available for visitors to tour by boat, bike, or car. Homes are priced from $299,000 to $32 million.
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June 19, 2015
He Shed She Shed
Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
Everyone needs a little “me” space and we believe they both can be rocked by boys and girls alike. Get some peace and quiet amongst all the hectic and crazy that life can be with these personal shed ideas.
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June 17, 2015
No Housing Bubble in Sight – For Now
Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
So here we are, a decade later, and some are starting to suggest that we are on the verge of another “bubble” bursting due to an overheated housing market. I’m often asked if there is any truth to this, and my response is no, I don’t believe there is a national bubble on the horizon. And here are the reasons why:
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June 12, 2015
June Maintenance Guide
Posted in Porch.com by Porch.com
June is the month with the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere, so it’s the time of year when we feel we have more time to be outside and enjoy the weather. In some states, June brings summer storms and flooding, so it’s a good idea to invest time in preparing your home for this potential danger. June can be a great month to start entertaining outdoors and spending time in the yard.
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June 08, 2015
June Perspectives
Posted in Community by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood
Many years ago we realized that we have a responsibility that goes way beyond helping people buy and sell homes. We too are home owners. We too have kids. We too want safe, vibrant and livable neighborhoods. Because of that we have committed to helping create and maintain communities that are thriving and interesting places to be. One way we do this is through our annual Community Service Day.
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June 05, 2015
Community Service Day 2015
Posted in Community by Tara Sharp
Follow what our offices are doing on Community Service Day on Facebook! You can also vote for your favorite Community Service Day photos in our #CommunityServiceDay2015 photo contest. The photo with the most votes will receive a $2,000 donation for the Windermere Foundation charity of their choice. Go here to vote: http://bit.ly/19ZHj8h.
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June 04, 2015
How to Style Your Bookshelf
Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
Whether you have a library full of books or only hold onto a few favorites, a bookshelf is one of those furniture pieces most homes are guaranteed to have, and yet, few have them are properly “styled”. We have some easy DIY tips that will transform your shelves, while still allowing your books to stay center stage.
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