December 31, 2013
75 home resolutions you can make for 2014
Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp
Add your home to your list of New Year’s resolutions with some of these helpful tips:
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December 24, 2013
Last minute holiday gifts (with added tax benefits)
Posted in Living by Tara Sharp
The holidays are in full throttle and the year is quickly coming to an end. You have a few days left to get some last minute gifts/improvements for your home and reap the rewards of the tax benefits in your 2013 taxes.
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December 19, 2013
Oregon and Southwest Washington I 2013 Third Quarter Market Update
Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
In the third quarter of 2013, the region reported 11,064 home sales—a modest decline of six percent over the second quarter of the year, but still a 17 percent increase over the same period in 2012. Year to date, there have been over 30,000 home sales, an increase of close to 5,000 units when compared to the same period a year ago.
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December 16, 2013
December Perspectives
Posted in Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood
When Windermere opened its doors in 1972, real estate was a very different business. Sales contracts were written on cocktail napkins and sealed with a handshake. There were no websites, iPhone apps or, in some cases, even yard signs, so you had to rely entirely on your agent to show you what was for sale.
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December 11, 2013
Is Condo Ownership Right for You?
Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp
Condominium homes are a great, low-maintenance choice for a primary residence, second home, or investment property. This alternative to the traditional single-family home has unique issues to consider before buying, as well as unique benefits. Here’s some background information to help you decide whether purchasing a condo is a good match for you.
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December 06, 2013
Modern holiday decorations
Posted in Living by Tara Sharp
Do you deck the halls of your home with cherished family holiday decorations or are you drawn to the sleek minimalist lines of contemporary holiday displays? For those of you who might be looking for ways to give life to old decorations or you simply need some inspiration to add to your current repertoire, we have added a Modern Holiday Décor board to our Pinterest page.
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