Buying & Selling How Reliable Are Home Valuation Tools? Posted in Selling by John Trupin   What’s your home worth? It seems like a simple question, but finding that answer is more complicated than it might seem. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, Eppraisal, and others have built-in home valuation tools that make it seem easy, but how accurate are they? And which one do you […]
Buying & Selling Fall Perspectives 2018: Our Pledge To You Posted in Perspectives by Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi & Geoff Wood Change is afoot. We suppose it always is, but doesn’t it all seem to come at us so much faster in today’s world? We see change all around us. Just consider, for a moment, how much technology has changed our lives thanks to […]
Colorado Real Estate A Beginner’s Guide to Managing a Remodel Posted in Houzz.com, Living, and Architecture by Houzz.com Browsing photos and ideas can be a fun part of creating your dream room. But making your designs a reality also takes smart planning and organization. Project management is an essential part of remodeling, and there’s nothing like the feeling of implementing a plan to create something […]
Buying & Selling 5 Dangers of Overpricing a Home Posted in Selling by Windermere Guest Author   It is still a great time to be a seller, but in much of the Western U.S., the local real estate market has begun to soften. With significant increases in inventory, buyers now have more choices and less sense of urgency. If you are thinking about selling […]
Architecture Choosing the Right Backsplash for Your Kitchen Posted in Living by John Trupin Every chef’s kitchen should have a style that matches the delicious food that comes out of it. But even if you’re doing little more than making mac and cheese out of a box, your kitchen still can be a place of color and creativity. Kitchen backsplashes are nothing new, […]
Colorado Real Estate How Tax Reform Affects Homeowners By Sonja Riveland   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 […]
Architecture Avoiding the Pitfalls of Home Addition Construction Posted in Architecture by John Trupin When dissatisfaction with your current home strikes, it can be exciting to launch into a plan for a new addition. A new living room, bedroom, or more can add value to your home while improving your quality of life. On the other hand, even a modest addition can turn […]
Colorado Real Estate Transforming Your House from a Summer Home to a Winter Hideaway Posted in Living by John Trupin None of us want to admit it, but Winter is Coming. The new season of Game of Thrones might not be until 2019, but your home will need preparation before then. As the days shorten, you can mitigate many mid-winter headaches with some preemptive prep. Proper weatherizing can help protect […]
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Buying & Selling 5 Reasons Rising Interest Rates Won’t Wreck the Housing Market By Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate Interest rates have been trending higher since the fall of 2017, and I fully expect they will continue in that direction – albeit relatively slowly – as we move through the balance of the year and into 2019. So what does this mean for the US housing […]
Colorado Real Estate Outfitting Your Home to Survive the Threat of Wildfires By John Trupin Much of the Western United States is grappling with the same issue this summer – the specter of smoke and fire from some of the largest forest fires in recent memory. For individuals, even the decreased air quality can be a threat, while the destruction that the fires themselves can wreak is […]
Architecture Building Character – Balancing a Home’s Personality and Amenities By John Trupin It’s sometimes said that the limitations of a house are what help make it a home. For many, however, it is a point of pride to accept only the finest in their new residence. How can you find the balance between cultivating a lived-in home with personality and quirks versus a house […]
Colorado Real Estate What You Need to Know About the US Luxury Housing Market Posted in Luxury by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate Luxury homes sales across the U.S. continue to perform strongly, but I’m noticing some headwinds starting to appear that are worthy of a closer look. It’s often thought that luxury real estate runs totally independent of the overall market, and while this is true […]
Buying & Selling 4 Ways to Make Smart Tech Upgrades to Your Garage Posted by Guest Author When it comes to upgrading your home with the latest technology, your garage is likely to be the last thing on your radar. But as electric vehicles and even self-driving cars are hitting the road across the country, real estate listings are touting smart garages in high-tech cities like Palo Alto, […]
Buying & Selling How Staging Your Home Well Impacts Its Value Posted by John Trupin For more than 20 years, the benefits of staging a home have been well documented. Numerous studies show that staging helps sell a home faster and for a higher price. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 88 percent of homebuyers start their search online, forming impressions within three seconds of […]
Buying & Selling 10 Key Qualities to Look for When Selecting an Agent By John Trupin Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process but one who can also answer your questions and represent your needs from start […]
Evergreen Real Estate The Office Away From the Office – Prioritizing a Home Work Space Posted in Living by John Trupin Most people dream of working from home but ask anyone who does it on a regular basis, and they’ll tell you how hard it can be to stay productive when you work where you live. The most disciplined telecommuters will tell you that you need a structured routine and […]
Windermere Foundation Windermere Foundation by the Numbers For the past 29 years, the Windermere Foundation has been helping those in need in our communities through donations to local organizations that provide services to low-income and homeless families. In 2017, the Windermere Foundation raised over $2.4 million in donations, bringing the total to over $35 million raised since we started this effort in […]
Colorado Real Estate Preparing Your Home for Summer Posted in Living by John Trupin   The calendar may claim summer begins on June 21st, but for most of us, it’s already fully in gear. Kids are getting out of school, families are making summer vacation plans, and backyard barbeques are on everyone’s minds. This is also a great time of the year to […]
Living Weekend Warrior: Quick projects to upgrade your home Memorial Day traditionally represents the kick-off of summer. Kids are getting out of school, families are making summer vacation plans, and backyard barbeques are on everyone’s minds. This is also a great time of the year to get your house in order and ready for the summer season. The following is a handful of ideas […]
Buying & Selling Yard Sale Success Yard sale season has arrived! Many people shy away from the idea of having a yard sale, but do you truly need that broken down accordion or the 80’s styled prom dress? A yard sale is a great way to get out with the old and make room for the new. Here are some tips […]