December 31, 2015
Practical Resolutions: Deciding to Sell (Part IV)

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
Choosing to put your house on the market is rarely easy, but if you must sell to move onto the next phase of your life, then you want to make sure your house is purchase-ready to get the most out of your investment. Here are some tips for getting your house ready to sell and placing it on the market:
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December 30, 2015
Practical Resolutions: Preparing to Buy (Part III)

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
If you are ready to make the move towards purchasing your first home or upgrading to a new home, there are some considerations you should keep in mind to make the process easier. The housing inventory is up in some markets with the start of the new year, giving you more options. Whether you are just starting to save for your future home or you are ready to start searching...
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December 29, 2015
Practical Resolutions: Making Your House a Home (Part II)

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
Your home is a reflection of your tastes, your lifestyle and your ambition, and many of us are regularly transforming our homes one way or another to fit our adjusting needs. Whether it is refreshing a room to fit your style, reorganizing a closet to accommodate the holiday excess, going green to save the planet and a couple of bucks or a complete renovation of your kitchen- homes take maintenance
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December 28, 2015
Practical Resolutions: Preparing for the Best in 2016 (Part I)

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
Everyone’s list of things to accomplish in the upcoming year is different, but one thing is pretty universal: most of us are too ambitious for our own good. The best thing to do is make reasonable goals for yourself and work towards accomplishing them one at a time. So be realistic. You may not renovate your entire home, but in all likelihood you can finish your kitchen remodel.
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December 23, 2015
Raise a Glass and Celebrate the New Year!

Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
Sparkles. Confetti. GLITTER. All New Year’s Eve staples. In fact, we’re pretty sure that New Year’s Eve is the quintessential holiday for all things glitter. Whether your plans involve throwing a party or attending one, here are some creative ideas to step up your game.
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December 18, 2015
#YourStoryIsOurStory: Three Generations

Posted in #YourStoryIsOurStory by Tara Sharp
You know you trust your realtor when you will recommend their services to your parents and your children! Sue Rockwell has known Chip and Teresa for decades, as a friend and trusted real estate advisor, but when their aging parents, George and Teresa needed help selling their townhome they knew they could depend on her to make their transition into their retirement community seamless.
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December 17, 2015
Happy Holidays from Windermere Real Estate

Posted in Windermere by Tara Sharp
On behalf of everyone at Windermere Real Estate, we wish you a very happy holiday season!
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December 16, 2015
There’s No Need To Panic About Rising Interest Rates

Posted in Inman News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
After seven years of some of the lowest interest rates in recorded history, the Federal Reserve has decided to raise the key Fed Funds Rate by 0.25 percent, which is causing some to be concerned that it will lead to a jump in mortgage rates and negatively impact the US housing market. So, the question everyone wants to know is, do we need to worry about interest rates leaping?
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December 16, 2015
Holiday Mantel Glam Decor

Posted by Tiana Baur
Anyone who has a fireplace can appreciate how versatile a mantel is. It's easy to change its look with the different holidays and seasons. And there’s no better season to do this than Christmas. Hang a wreath, decorate it with candles, ornaments, and twinkling lights. The options are endless. If you’re not sure where to start, pick a theme. Here are some ideas to consider.
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December 15, 2015
Heading into the New Year, Agent Safety Still a Top Priority

Posted in Windermere by OB Jacobi, President, Windermere Real Estate
As the New Year approaches, the real estate industry can look back on 2015 and be proud of the accomplishments to continue to make realtor safety a top priority. At Windermere, we pride ourselves on making realtor safety a top priority. Industry leadership requires both constantly looking for new innovative products to help protect the health and safety of our agents and team members...
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