listings Just Listed in Whittier Heights Traditional Tudor awaits in Ballard’s Whittier Heights. This classic beauty offers 3 floors of highly functional living, with period details lovingly intact: plaster walls, coved ceilings, fireplace, refinished hardwoods. All the must haves are here: remodeled kitchen, 4 bedrooms plus den, 2 full baths, updated systems, new windows, and a lower level bonus room with […]
listings Just Listed in Fairwood Greens Welcome home to this Fairwood Greens charmer. Lovingly maintained this spacious tri-level home arrived just in time for easy summer celebrating. Updated windows soak in the views of the tree lined 17th fairway. Living room with fireplace and formal dining. Generous master suite, plus two bedrooms and remodeled bath up. Huge bonus room with new […]
listings Mid Century Marvel First time on the market and in original condition, this mid-century marvel is not to be missed. Ideal floor plan with open concept living, dining and kitchen. Large picture windows with bright southwest exposure. Fantastic statement wall with three dimensional tile and fireplace. Warm wood wrapped ceilings. Room for everyone with three bedrooms plus bonus […]
bellevue Just Listed Bakerview at Lakemont Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this traditional two story is sure to please. Remodeled gourmet kitchen. Open floor plan transitions seamlessly to backyard oasis. $1,350,000 Open this weekend 1 – 4. Details here.
economy Home Prices Hit New Records: Take Advantage Of Your Equity The Great Recession took its toll on housing prices, with home values declining throughout the country.  Since then, prices have rebounded. While many areas of the U.S. are not back to pre-crash levels, home values in Washington State have increased significantly. Homeowners here have the second highest appreciation rate in the country.  The economists at […]
bellevue Panoramic Views in Somerset We’re pleased to present this updated traditional home in Somerset.  The home boasts unobstructed panoramic view of Lake WA, the Olympics, Seattle and Bellevue skylines.  Walls of windows flood the home with natural light and maximize the view. Gorgeously landscaped yard with perennials and flowering shrubs welcome you to the front door.  Level entry with […]
community Hustle to Fight Homelessness Original posting from Plymouth Housing Group Have you joined the Hustle? This weekend is your chance to join Elysian Brewing and the Seattle Seahawks as they hustle to make a difference for Plymouth’s residents! In the Hustle to Fight Homelessness, these great organizations are competing to collect household items and food to help Plymouth’s new and […]
bellevue Seattle / Eastside Market Report – April 2018 Despite the typical seasonal surge in new listings, supply in our area continued to fall far short of demand in March. With just two weeks of available inventory in every market, competition for homes is intense. The result was another month of double-digit price increases as compared to a year ago. The region has now […]
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bellevue Free Shredding Events with Windermere Spring clean your office! This is the perfect time to get rid of some of the old boxes of bills or other sensitive paperwork.  Documents will be professionally destroyed on site and a certificate of destruction can be provided upon request. Saturdays from 10am to 2pm: April 7      South Bellevue Office: 14405 SE 36th St, Bellevue, WA  […]
economy How Tax Reform Affects Homeownership New tax legislation was signed into law at the end of 2017, and it included some significant changes for homeowners. These changes took effect in 2018 and do not influence your 2017 taxes.  Here’s a brief overview of this year’s tax changes and how they may affect you.  The amount of mortgage interest you can […]
bellevue Seattle / Eastside Market Report – March 2018 The local real estate market set new home price records in many parts of the region in February. Prices here have grown faster than anywhere else in the country for the last 16 months in a row. Demand remains high and inventory very low. Brokers are hoping the normal seasonal increase in listings this spring […]
bellevue Sweeping View in Somerset This Somerset home showcases expansive views of Lake Washington, the Olympic Mountains, and the downtown skylines of Seattle and Bellevue. A wall of windows maximizes the views from the living, dining and open kitchen. Large level patio in back perfect for entertaining or play. Master suite w/built-ins and luxurious 5-piece master bath. Lower level family […]
bellevue Modern Somerset Mid-century modern remodeled with today’s conveniences. Open concept kitchen with high-end appliances & island. Warm woods throughout; clerestory and full-length windows for an abundance of natural light. Living room has vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace and lovely lake & mountain views. Dining opens to large deck. Master w/dual walk-in closets, 3/4 bath and door to private […]
bellevue Cape Cod in Somerset   Traditional Cape Cod in prime location of Somerset.  Two blocks from Elementary.  Ideal floor plan with four bedrooms, two baths up. Open Saturday and Sunday 1-4. ~ 4453 144th Ave SE, Bellevue ~ $1,200,000 Check out the full listing here.
community Windermere Foundation Surpasses $35 Million In Giving The Windermere Foundation had another banner year in 2017, thanks to the continued support of Windermere franchise owners, agents, staff, and the community. Over $2.4 million was raised in 2017, which is an increase of eight percent over the previous year. This brings our total to over $35.5 million raised since the start of the […]
bellevue Somerset City View Spectacular views in sought after Somerset. All main living areas offer city, mountain, sound and lake views. Ideal floor plan with three bedrooms up and two down. Kitchen open to family room. Living room with vaulted ceilings and formal dining room with a wall of windows to soak in the views. Lower level features huge […]
economy Seattle / Eastside Market Report – February 2018 With competition for homes growing and inventory shrinking, the real estate market in January was as hot as ever.  Home prices were up by double digits as buyers chased severely limited inventory. The number of homes for sale hit a record low for the month of January, which should strongly favor sellers as we move […]
economy Matthew Gardner’s 2018 Housing Forecast Windermere is fortunate to have Chief Economist Matthew Gardner on staff to provide valuable analysis of the economy and housing market. Matthew recently completed his national forecast which details his predictions for the 2018 housing market.  
real estate New Year’s Tips for Buying and Selling If your 2018 resolution is to buy or sell a home, here are some suggestions to help you along the way. For everyone else, we’ve added some tips about building equity and investing in updates to your home. Buying: If you’re in the market to buy your first home or if you’re upsizing/downsizing, here are […]
bellevue Windermere Foundation Reports Record Day of Giving Every week, the Windermere Foundation disburses grants to support non-profit agencies dedicated to helping low-income and homeless families. On a given day, thousands of dollars’ worth of grants can be issued. However, on one particular day, November 15 to be exact, an amazing thing happened…the Windermere Foundation disbursed nearly $254,000. This was a record day […]