Home Improvement The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring a Contractor Posted in Living by Kenady Swan  Constructing or remodeling a home is a complex, expensive endeavor. Ideally, everything goes as planned, and when the dust clears, the homeowner can settle in and enjoy the new home — and never think about the building process again. But what happens when, nine months after the owner moves in, the floor […]
Home Improvement How Glass Design Can Help Reflect the Best of Your Home How Glass Design Can Help Reflect the Best of Your Home Posted in Living by John Trupin  Glass has been a key component of home design for style and function for thousands of years. The versatility of glass is such that nearly every single modern home constructed utilizes glass in some way, shape, or form. But there’s no […]
City of Portland Stay Safe While Selling Your Home With Our Seller’s Checklist Staying organized while uprooting your life and moving from one home to another can feel impossible. Not only are you trying to get the best financial return on your investment, but you might also be working on a tight deadline. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean and organized at all times for […]
Finance Are We Heading Towards a Bubble? Are We Heading Towards A Bubble? Posted in Market News by John Trupin  The US housing market has been going gangbusters in recent years. Record-setting sales, record-setting home prices, and a market that has largely favored sellers, while forcing fierce competition among buyers. All of this has led some to worry that we are heading towards another housing […]
Market Trends Our Pledge To You Fall Perspectives 2018: Our Pledge To You Posted in Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood  Change is afoot. We suppose it always is, but doesn’t it all seem to come at us so much faster in today’s world? We see change all around us. Just consider, for a moment, how much technology has changed […]
Finance How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home How to Acquire the Right Appraisal for Your Home  Posted in Selling by John Trupin  Appraisals are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. They provide a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Below, you will find information about the appraisal process, what […]
Home Improvement Transforming Your House from a Summer Home to a Winter Hideaway Transforming Your House from a Summer Home to a Winter Hideaway  Posted in Living by John Trupin  None of us want to admit it, but Winter is Coming. The new season of Game of Thrones might not be until 2019, but your home will need preparation before then. As the days shorten, you can mitigate many mid-winter headaches with some […]
Finance 5 Reasons Rising Interest Rates Won’t Wreck the Housing Market 5 Reasons Rising Interest Rates Won’t Wreck the Housing Market Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate  Interest rates have been trending higher since the fall of 2017, and I fully expect they will continue in that direction – albeit relatively slowly – as we move through the balance of the year and […]
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Home Improvement Outfitting Your Home to Survive the Threat of Wildfires Outfitting Your Home to Survive the Threat of Wildfires Posted in Living by John Trupin  Much of the Western United States is grappling with the same issue this summer – the specter of smoke and fire from some of the largest forest fires in recent memory. For individuals, even the decreased air quality can be a threat, while […]
Home Improvement Trends in Luxury Pool Design The Most Ambitious Trends in Luxury Pool Design Posted in Luxury by John Trupin  When it comes to luxury home design, if you can imagine it, it can be done. In-home spas, luxe bowling alleys, and glass wine rooms are just a few examples we’re seeing out there. The same idea extends outdoors to swimming pools, which are […]
Finance How Zoning and Regulatory Costs Impact Housing Affordability
City of Portland Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update Posted in Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update byMatthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate  The following analysis of the Oregon and Southwest Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about […]
City of Portland Brewery & Pub for Sale   Portland, OR (Multnomah County) Asking Price: $1,599,900 Established: 2015 Business Description: Real estate, brewery, pub and FFM&E for sale in this facility, ready-made for your brewing talents. This is a sale of the facilities only and no value has been attributed to Good Will. The location could be described as fairly high-end niche. >> […]
Community Events & Classes Windermere Community Realty Supports Sauvie Island Center Windermere Community Realty Supports Sauvie Island Center We are excited to announce that Windermere Community Realty has donated their Windermere Foundation scholarship to the Sauvie Island Center this year. Join us at the 10th Annual Barn Dance, Picnic, Square Dance & Family Scavenger Hunt. on Saturday, July 28th from 4 pm – 8 pm. We […]
Finance How Will the Real Estate Market Respond to Rising Interest Rates? How Will the Real Estate Market Respond to Rising Interest Rates?
Finance When Buying a Short Sale Home is the Right Fit When Buying a Short Sale Home is the Right Fit Posted in Short Sales by Richard Eastern    Purchasing a home can feel overwhelming at times, but a short sale home offers a unique opportunity for a prospective buyer. A short sale occurs when a homeowner owes a lender more than their home is worth, and the lender […]
Market Trends Vancouver’s $1.5 Billion Waterfront Transformation Vancouver’s $1.5 Billion Waterfront Transformation Posted on July 6, 2018by windermereservices No one has ever accused Windermere agents of being out of the loop. Last week’s Premier Breakfast presentation is a good example as to why. The event featured Matt Grady, Vice President-Director of Development for Gramor Development, the company that is the driving force behind Vancouver, Washington’s […]
Technology Trends Introducing the NEW Windermere.com Around the halls of Windermere, we’ve decided that 2018 is the year to hit #refresh; it started with the launch of the refreshed Windermere brand earlier this year and today it continues with the unveiling of our refreshed website! The new Windermere.comis a result of a lot of research and input from our agents, franchise owners – and […]
Market Trends What to Expect From Property Taxes in Washington State in 2018-19
Just Listed Just Listed! Argay Terrace Neighborhood 13633 NE Fremont St.  Portland OR 97230 Active $415,000 3 Bed / 2 Bath 2,536 SQFT MLS #:   18533405 Taxes:  $5,208 Lot Size:  8,276 SQFT Type:  Single-Family Home Year Built:  1965 Style:  Ranch, Daylight Ranch Views:  Seasonal, Territorial, Mountain(S) School District: County:  Multnomah County Community:  Strathmore Comments Well-maintained, move in ready day ranch located in the desirable Argay Terrace neighborhood. Only walking distance from Luuwit View Park. This home is an […]