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How to Pay for a House

June 9, 2023

How to Pay for a House by Sandy Dodge Buying a home is, for many people, the largest financial undertaking of their lives. So, how do the numbers work? How is the price of a property converted into a transaction? Let’s take a look at how to pay for a house by focusing on some […]

How to Improve Your Curb Appeal

May 8, 2023

How to Improve Your Curb Appeal by Sandy Dodge When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. Working with your agent to identify projects that boost your […]

How to Declutter Before Selling Your Home

April 7, 2023

How to Declutter Before Selling Your Home by Sandy Dodge To sell your home for the best price, it needs to be in pristine condition. You’ll work with your agent to identify high-ROI remodeling projects and various ways to improve the property, but all that is a moot point if you don’t declutter before selling your home. […]

Selling Your Home in a Balanced Market

March 9, 2023

Selling Your Home in a Balanced Market by Sandy Dodge Your local market conditions dictate the real estate climate around you. Where things are on the buyer’s/seller’s market spectrum will impact how you and your Windermere real estate agent approach selling your home. As a part of this process, it’s important to understand the different […]

Mortgage Buydowns

February 9, 2023

How to Reduce Your Interest Rate: Mortgage Buydowns by Sandy Dodge When mortgage rates are up, prospective buyers can often feel like they’re at a disadvantage as they go about securing a home loan. Fortunately, there are ways to lower your interest rate to make your monthly mortgage payments more affordable. What are mortgage buydowns? A […]

Kirkland named among Top 20 Best Small Cities in America

November 30, 2018

Kirkland named among Top 20 Best Small Cities in America  

Western Washington Real Estate Market Update

November 30, 2018

Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The following analysis of the Western 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 […]

What should recent college grads know about personal finances?

May 7, 2017

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/what-should-all-recent-college-graduates-know-about_us_58ec5a2fe4b0145a227cb80f    

Boomers Remodeling

May 7, 2017

https://apnews.com/24caf2da41bc4259a11f480fc43b3b94/If-you-build-it,-they’ll-stay;-boomers-remodel-their-homes