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Blog 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 into a major […]
Blog Down Again Mortgage rates dropped again for the fourth week in a row. The average 30-year rate is now 4.06% which is the lowest it has been all year. Rates today are actually the lowest they have been since early 2018. The main factor driving rates down is the trade war with China. Investors are shifting money […]
Blog Five quick tips to organize your home Posted in Living by Katherine Garsi  Enough is enough! It’s time to get organized. I asked some of my more meticulous friends how they keep their homes so neat and organized. Here are their top tips along with a few from some famous organized people: Have an “inbox” for your home. If all of your table and counter […]
Blog Here’s Your Spring Maintenance Checklist Posted in Living by Kenady Swan    Now that spring has sprung, let’s clear the cobwebs and get your home ready! Here is our quick guide to spring home maintenance:   Inspection top to bottom: Now that the weather is temperate you will want to check on how your home weathered the winter. Check the roof for leaks, the […]
Blog The Question of the Day As we are helping people understand their new property assessments and putting together information so that they may protest their new valuation, here is the most common question we hear… Did my property really go up that much? Here are some stats that will help you answer that question. First, you need to know that […]
Blog Windermere and YouthCare – Helping Homeless Youth Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen  Pictured from left to right:  Cassie Walker Johnson, YouthCare Board Member & Windermere Broker; Jill Jacobi Wood, Co-President, Windermere Real Estate; Christine Wood, Executive Director, Windermere Foundation; Geoff Wood, CEO & Co-President, Windermere Real Estate.   For the past 30 years, Windermere Real Estate has supported more than 500 non-profit agencies […]
Blog Should I Move or Remodel? Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Kenady Swan  There are a number of things that can trigger the decision to remodel or move to a new home. Perhaps you have outgrown your current space, you might be tired of struggling with ancient plumbing or wiring systems, or maybe your home just feels out of date. The question is: Should […]
Blog Inventory vs. Sales A stat we find interesting is the relationship between the inventory for sale versus what is actually selling. Specifically what we look at are price ranges. We are curious to know if the inventory that is for sale lines up with what the buyers want. Here’s what we notice… In Larimer County, 23% of all […]
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Blog Find a New Home in Four Steps Posted in Buying by Kenady Swan    Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a current owner looking for a bigger home, the ideas below will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford).   The search for a new home always starts out with a lot of excitement. But […]
Blog Windermere Launches “All in, for you” Branding Campaign Posted in Windermere by Shelley Rossi    Windermere Real Estate has officially launched a new branding campaign on the heels of the company’s brand refresh that was completed in 2018. The “All in, for you” campaign is the next step in bringing the refreshed Windermere brand to life by amplifying the company’s unique “why”.   Told, in part, through stories generated […]
Blog Tax Time Property owners all over Colorado have a gift waiting for them in their mailbox- their new property tax notifications. Every two years, each county in Colorado places a new value on property for property tax purposes. No surprise, values were up along the Front Range. Here is the percentage of increase for various Colorado counties […]
Blog Childproofing: Protect Your Family and Your Home from Potential Hazards Posted in Living by Shelley Rossi  When you think of your home, it likely conjures up feelings of safety, shelter, and comfort. However, accidental injuries in the home are one of the leading causes of harm to children 14 and younger. By taking certain precautions, many of these accidents can be prevented. While supervision is the best way […]
Blog How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing Posted in Buying by Kenady Swan  Investing in real estate is one of the world’s most venerable pathways to building wealth. When properly managed, income from renting or real estate investment trusts can provide you with the financial security to plan out the rest of your life. The conclusion is easy to envision, but knowing where to begin […]
Blog Simple Steps for Maintaining Air Quality in Your Home Posted in Living by Kenady Swan    Most of us tend to think of air pollution as something that occurs outdoors where car exhaust and factory fumes proliferate, but there’s such a thing as indoor air pollution, too.  Since the 1950s, the number of synthetic chemicals used in products for the home has increased drastically, while at the […]
Blog Windermere Foundation: Celebrating 30 Years of Giving Posted in Windermere Foundation by Shelley Rossi      Giving back has always been a big part of who we are at Windermere. In the early days of our company, it was pretty simple; we would see a need and help any way we could. But as we grew, we realized we could accomplish much more if we […]
Blog Chugging Along The real estate market keeps chugging along. Here’s news from the Mortgage Banker’s Association… Last week, applications to purchase a home hit their highest level since April 2010. This is clearly a sign that the spring selling season is starting off in full swing. You may remember that the reason why April 2010 was so active […]
Blog 10 Tips to Minimize Stress When Selling Your Home Posted in Selling by Guest Author    When I was growing up, my family must have moved a dozen times. After the first few moves, we had it down to a science: timed out, scheduled, down to the last box. Despite our best efforts, plans would change, move-out and move-in days would shift, and the experience would stress […]
Blog How to Cover Unexpected Costs with a Personal Loan By Jennifer Calonia Owning a home comes with its rewards — it’s an investment, a cozy haven to kick-up your feet after a long day of work, and a welcoming place to bring family and friends together. Although all of this makes homeownership fulfilling, owning a home also opens the door for unexpected (but necessary) […]
Blog Which Market? So, which is it? A buyer’s market or a seller’s market? Well, it depends! First, let’s define each market. According to research, a buyer’s market exists when there is more than 4-6 months of inventory on the market. If it would take longer than 4-6 months to sell out all of the inventory currently for […]
Blog How to Create a More Beautiful and “Sale” Ready Home When you love your home but want to make some changes, how do you know where to begin? As a real estate broker and advisor to my clients, I am often asked what improvement projects are most worthwhile or where money is best invested. In today’s market, I am consistently seeing that buyers are looking […]
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