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Windermere Produces the Best Luxury Brokers

When it comes to the Pacific Northwest’s real estate market, the name Windermere stands head and shoulders above the rest. With a longstanding reputation for excellence, this brokerage has been a household name for decades, thanks to its unmatched market share across all price points. But when it comes to the luxury market, Windermere’s reputation […]
Expedite the Loan Process

Knowing what to expect not only calms your nerves but also expedites the lending process. During your search for a lender, you will discover that most lenders will sincerely work on your behalf to help you attain the financing needed to quickly get you into the home you have chosen. Your chosen lender will guide […]
Staying motivated to achieve your New Years Resolution

It’s that time of year again – the start of a new one filled with possibility and potential. Many of us set New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions, but sometimes life gets in the way and we find ourselves falling off track. It can be easy to lose motivation and give up on […]
Valentines Day Recipe for Everyone

Valentine’s is a day to show your appreciation for those you love. However, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make Valentine’s special. Here is an easy non-alcoholic drink that will please children and adults! Start by making an area of your home festive, cut out paper hearts, use conversation candy hearts, […]

Windermere Produces the Best Luxury Brokers When it comes to the Pacific Northwest’s real estate market, the name Windermere stands head and shoulders above the rest. With a longstanding reputation for excellence, this brokerage has been a household name for decades, thanks to its unmatched market share across all price points. But when it comes to the luxury market, Windermere’s reputation […]

Expedite the Loan Process Knowing what to expect not only calms your nerves but also expedites the lending process. During your search for a lender, you will discover that most lenders will sincerely work on your behalf to help you attain the financing needed to quickly get you into the home you have chosen. Your chosen lender will guide […]

Staying motivated to achieve your New Years Resolution It’s that time of year again – the start of a new one filled with possibility and potential. Many of us set New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions, but sometimes life gets in the way and we find ourselves falling off track. It can be easy to lose motivation and give up on […]

Valentines Day Recipe for Everyone Valentine’s is a day to show your appreciation for those you love. However, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make Valentine’s special. Here is an easy non-alcoholic drink that will please children and adults! Start by making an area of your home festive, cut out paper hearts, use conversation candy hearts, […]

Welcome to Whidbey Green Are you approaching age 55 and thinking about downsizing? Perhaps there is just too much home maintenance to keep up with and you’d rather spend your time enjoying the things you want to do rather than the things you are obligated to do to maintain your home. If this is the case, Whidbey Green might […]

Drop in Mortgage Rates, What that Means for You Mortgage rates rise and fall in response to varying inflation. If 7% was too high for you, it is likely now a better time to connect with your lender to see if the current rates better align with your monthly housing allowance goals, as mortgage rates have begun to decline. Keeping an eye on inflation […]

Improving Lifestyles While Reinforcing Independence Did you know that our North Whidbey Help House offers more than just food? Part of their mission is to, “offer the best assistance possible and assist wherever possible in not only improving lifestyles but striving towards independence from the need for assistance.” WHERE DOES THE ASSISTANCE COME FROM They work in combination with other […]

Q3 Gardner Report

Fall Season: Apple Pie Recipe Fall has finally arrived! Many people have their own way of celebrating the changes of the season, whether it be the pumpkin spice latte in place of their usual, the apple cider wax melts in their burners or the purchase of the burnt orange coats and warm fussy socks. For us… one of our all-time […]

Another Successful Community Service Day Every year since 1984, Windermere offices everywhere have dedicated a day of service to the community. Each office closes its doors for a day to join together and complete projects that improve our local neighborhoods and community. The hands-on projects are chosen by brokers and staff. Projects vary widely from area to area. Some examples […]

Spruce up your Space this Spring With spring upon us and gardening on the top of our minds lets discuss 5 simple landscaping ideas to spruce up your space this spring before you rush out and use your 20% off plants at Mailliards Landing Nursery coupon during the month of April. Don’t have one but want one? Request yours here! Do […]

The Whidbey Island Guide and Neighborhood Deep Dive! When you are preparing to move to a new location or to buy a home for the first time, you are likely eager to learn literally EVERYTHING from the home buying process to everything about the area and what it has to offer when you arrive. Whether from pure excitement or overwhelming nerves you are […]

Avoid These 9 Tax Filing Errors There are people that stay organized all year long and file their taxes as early as humanly possible while others will wait till the very last minute. Some people tackle the task themselves while others hire out to relieve them of the stressor. Regardless of which side of the spectrum you are on, the deadline […]

Best ways to increase curb appeal for under $100 this spring Even in the hottest seller’s market Whidbey Island has ever seen, it’s obvious that curb appeal is still fetching top dollar. In fact, now more than ever a phenomenal home that is attractively presented is able to create such a stir that buyers are battling over who will get it. If you are selling soon […]

We are NOT in a Housing Bubble: Here’s Why! Home buyers are beginning to believe we are heading into a housing bubble. It is easy to acknowledge this premonition, as year-after-year home price appreciation has continued to remain in the double digits. However, we are here to put your mind at ease as this market is very different than it was during the housing […]

Annual Report 2021

The Gardner Report: Q4 2021

Why you should NOT wait to list your house right now As the year comes to an end, we recognize a trend where homeowners are motivated to make the move and finally get into a home that complements their changing lifestyles. It is clear that homeowners have begun to understand the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. With record-breaking home price appreciation, growing equity, low inventory, and competitive mortgage […]

Things to do Today to make you a Homeowner Tomorrow As the gap between the cost of rent and the cost of a mortgage continues to close, we see an increasing number of renters interested in buying. But how can renters make the transition to owners? The purpose of this article is to help renters implement three critical changes today to help them successfully purchase […]

How Long Does it Take to Save For a Down Payment? Saving enough money for a down payment on your first home can be one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership. Depending on your circumstance you might need anywhere from 3% – 20%. Speaking with a reputable local lender will help you find out exactly what your percentage will be. But how long should it take, […]