May 14, 2018
Start Moving in the Right Direction
Posted in Living by John Trupin
Moving is stressful, whether it is across town or cross-country. Once you've closed on your house, the reality of packing, moving, and setting up a new home can become overwhelming. While no list can make a move “stress-free”, planning ahead and staying organized can help make your move a little smoother. Here is our list of tips:
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May 09, 2018
Simple Steps for Maintaining Air Quality in Your Home
Posted in Living by John Trupin
Most of us tend to think of air pollution as something that occurs outdoors where car exhaust and factory fumes proliferate, but there’s such a thing as indoor air pollution, too. Since the 1950s, the number of synthetic chemicals used in products for the home has increased drastically, while at the same time, homes have become much tighter and better insulated. As a result, the EPA estimates...
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April 18, 2018
Why You Should Stay Put and Improve the Home You Have
Posted in Living by Kenady Swan
In "Staying Put," architect and writer Duo Dickinson has assembled a terrific and practical guide to help us make real improvements to our homes. Dickinson, an advocate of well-designed and affordable homes for all...
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April 11, 2018
Why Not White Marble?
Posted in Living by Kenady Swan
Are you thinking about replacing your kitchen or bathroom countertops? The choices are endless; tile, granite, soapstone, wood, or maybe marble? White marble often gets a bad rap because it’s a more porous metamorphic stone than most (which means it’s prone to stains and scratches), but we beg to differ, and here’s why.
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April 02, 2018
Home Decor Through The Decades
Posted in Living by Guest Author
As we celebrate our 45th anniversary here at Windermere, we’re feeling a bit nostalgic. The fundamentals of helping our clients buy and sell homes haven’t changed much over the past 45 years, but the way we decorate our homes sure has. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore interior design trends from the past four decades...
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March 21, 2018
Artfully Organizing Your Bookshelf
Posted in Living by Pattie O'Loughlin
When it comes to organizing a bookshelf, there are a multitude of directions you can go. For example, a simple Pinterest search will turn up endless results of bookshelves stylishly organized by color, but what if that entails separating books from within a series? For some of us, that’s like separating our children. Ultimately, how you organize your bookshelf is a personal choice based on...
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March 19, 2018
12 Tips for Making Your Bedroom Cozier
Posted in Living by Kenady Swan
At the end of a long day, your bedroom should be a sanctuary of comfort that welcomes you in. But, as a room that guests rarely see and in which homeowners spend most of their time with their eyes closed, its upkeep frequently gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Thankfully, there are some little design tricks that can make a big difference.
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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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March 07, 2018
Myths and Truths About Millennial Home Buyers
Posted in Buying and Living by Zacarias Dumas
In recent years there has been a lot written about millennial's and their impact on the housing market. Because of this there are also a lot of misconceptions about what this generation wants from a home. To start, it’s important to know that there are more than 71 millennial's, which are defined as those aged 22-37.
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March 05, 2018
Gardening Trends For 2018
Posted in Living by Pattie O'Loughlin
Outdoor living during the spring and summer months is extremely popular. Months of cold, wet winters are followed by glorious spring colors and warm summer days of vivid blue skies. In this post, we thought that now would be the best time to share some pretty garden trends for 2018.
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