Buying a Home Gardner Report The following analysis of the Eastern 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 the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent.   ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Employment in […]
Community Windermere and YouthCare-Helping Homeless Youth Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen Pictured from left to right:  Cassie Walker Johnson, YouthCare Board Member & Windermere Broker; Jill Jacobi Wood, Co-President, Windermere Real Estate; Christine Wood, Executive Director, Windermere Foundation; Geoff Wood, CEO & Co-President, Windermere Real Estate.   For the past 30 years, Windermere Real Estate has supported […]
Buying a Home Gardner Report Eastern Washington Real Estate Market Update Posted in Eastern Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate The following analysis of the Eastern 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 […]
Community Windermere Foundation Windermere Foundation Surpasses $38 Million In Total Donations Raised Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen   2018 concluded with another great year of fundraising and giving for the Windermere Foundation, thanks to the continued support of Windermere franchise owners, agents, staff, and the community. Nearly $2.5 million was raised in 2018, bringing our grand […]
Buying a Home Upsizing Your Home Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof. Remodeling and adding to your home is one option for creating […]
Home Must Have Tools for Homeowners When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going to need to fix them yourself. Luckily, you don’t need an arsenal of tools to handle most home maintenance fixes. These five tools will cover most of your basic […]
Community Windermere Shred Day 2018! We have the date for the 2018 Annual Windermere Shred Day in hand! Set aside a couple hours on May 19, 2018 from 11-2 to get your shred on down at the Windermere office at 2900 W Broadway.  This year we will have 1 truck available with a 5 box limit.  Bring a canned or […]
Community How to Price Your Home   When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a […]
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Community Moses Lake Brews & Tunes Don’t forget to come down and support your downtown with the new (hopefully annual) event of Moses Lake Brews and Tunes Saturday February 24th all throughout the downtown stores.  You will find a breweries and live music in 9 different storefronts. Musicians attending will be:  Thief of Hearts (Band) Rylei Franks Ty Huck Jeffrey Ames […]
Buying a Home Are You Brave Enough? I only ask because I don’t think I am.  I honestly don’t think I can do purple in my house even if it DID win color of the year….  What do you think? Pantone has done it again: their 2018 color of the year is bold, beautiful, and nothing like the other color predictions we’ve […]
Buying a Home What is the difference between a Short Sale and a Foreclosure As unfortunate as it can be when homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments and must face the possibility of losing their homes, short sales and foreclosures provide them options for moving on financially. The terms are often used interchangeably, but they’re actually quite different, with varying timelines and financial impact on the homeowner. Here’s a […]
Community Modern Architecture in Moses Lake I don’t know about you but the one thing that I wish Moses Lake had more of is Modern Architecture. There is something about the clean lines that speaks to my OCD. Looking through these articles and seeing all these beautiful homes make me wish we had a builder in town who did more modern […]
Community Why Community Involvement from your Agent Should Matter to You This is a topic that is close to my heart. The more involved I get in the Moses Lake Community the more I see, especially this community, how much we need people to get involved. We want to have a community that everyone wants to belong to, we want to feel that what we do […]
Home Home Security Every 23 seconds, a house is burgled in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Each break-in costs home owners an average of $2,200 in stolen personal goods and possessions. A $250 to $700 home security system can provide a powerful deterrent: it sends the message that your house won’t be an […]
Great things about this little town Moses Lake Agriculture Parade The Moses Lake Ag parade has been a staple in this Agriculture town for over 20 years now.  Started in 1995 by Sue Tebow this year she will be honored with the title “Grand Marshall” of this yearly parade. This parade, on December 1st, filled with lighted tractors, farm equipment, and community merchants, is a […]
Home Improvement Five secret weapons for DIY projects   Are there DIY projects that have been lingering on your to-do list for too long because you’re dreading the trip to the hardware or craft store? There are some projects you can tackle with items that are almost certainly already in your home.  1. Vinegar: There’s probably a jug of vinegar in your pantry […]
Buying a Home Which Down Payment Strategy is Right For You? You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders. But there can actually […]
Buying a Home 5 Negotiating Tactics that Backfire Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid: 1.      Lowball offers: Going far […]
Buying a Home Buying A New Home Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can […]
Seasonal Preparing Your Home for a Winter Wonderland December 16, 2014 By Lois Kincaid As they say, winter is coming, and while it is tempting to curl up and hibernate in bed for the next few months, you shouldn’t put off these important home maintenance duties. Clean and check the gutters: While you are on the roof hanging holiday lights, make sure your […]