Windermere Blog | March 2017

March 31, 2017

Indoor Air Quality Basics

Posted by Tara Sharp

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. Buying organic and natural home materials and cleaning supplies can improve the air quality in our homes, but there are several other measures you can take as well...
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March 29, 2017

How to Install a New Tile Floor

Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com

A fresh, new floor is one of the most popular ways to update a bathroom. In fact, floors are among the top three features to upgrade during a master bathroom remodel, with about 91 percent of renovating homeowners making an improvement to this area, according to Houzz research. But what’s involved? And can you do it yourself?
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March 28, 2017

Here’s Your Spring Maintenance Checklist

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Now that spring has sprung, let’s clear the cobwebs and get your home ready! Here is our quick guide to spring home maintenance:
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March 24, 2017

Home Inspection: a Reality Check from a Pro

Posted in Buying and Selling by Tara Sharp

A home is a major investment and, for many people, the greatest financial asset they have. With so much at stake, it makes sense to do what you can to protect your financial interest. Getting an inspection is a smart, simple way to do just that. When you make a written offer on a home, insist that the offer provide that your contract is contingent on a home inspection...
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March 22, 2017

How to Start a Renovation and Where to Begin

Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com

Working on your home can be a daunting prospect. Your mind may be flooded with ideas. You may be overloaded with advice from family and friends. You may be grappling with big questions, such as: Should we stay or should we move? Should we extend or simply tweak the space we already have? The biggest obstacle can simply be knowing where to begin...
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March 16, 2017

Six Key Factors That Affect the Sales Price of Your Home

Posted in Selling by Tara Sharp

Pricing a home for sale is not nearly as simple as most people think. You can’t base the price on what the house down the street sold for. You can’t depend on tax assessments. Even automatic valuation methods (AVMs), while useful for a rough estimate of value, are unreliable for purposes of pricing a home for sale. Here's what you need before talking to an agent about pricing your home to sell.
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March 13, 2017

3 DIY Renovation Ideas You Might Want to Steal

Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com

Do you want to make a big change to your home, but aren't sure where to start? These three DIY renovation ideas from our partners at Houzz.com are a great way to kick off your home updates. Making incremental changes to your home will allow you to enjoy your space, and reap the rewards of an increased return on your investment in the future.
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March 08, 2017

Real Estate Seller Tip: Home Updates for the Best ROI

Posted in Selling and Video Tips by Tara Sharp

Are you thinking about selling your home? Making home updates is usually a part of the process. Windermere Real Estate agent, Julie Hall, shares her expert tips on what home updates will yield the best return on investment, and they may surprise you.
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March 06, 2017

5 Stunning Siding and Brick Combinations

Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com

We love brick. Who doesn’t? The building material of choice for ages, it is revered for its rich, organic texture, color and visual interest. And it only gets better with time, the color having more depth after baking in the sun for years.
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March 03, 2017

Your Story is Our Story: A Forever Home in Tucker Gulch

Posted in #YourStoryIsOurStory by Tara Sharp

Newlyweds Zach and Sam weren’t looking for the typical three-bedroom, two-bathroom home; their list was, let’s say, unique. So, what was important to them? At the top of the list: a claw foot bathtub, wood burning fireplace, acreage close to town, and lots of trees. Windermere agent, Mary Ahmann Hibbard, made it her goal to find them the perfect home.
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