May 13, 2016
What Millennials are Looking for in an Apartment or Condo

Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
LinkedIn recently told us that 4,279 new apartments were added to Seattle’s local inventory last year, and based on the number of cranes you constantly see around the city, we believe them. With so many choices, Millennials are getting really specific about what they want in a living space and the lifestyle it provides them.
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April 22, 2016
New Home Construction Trends to Watch Out For

Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
Earlier this week, at the Windermere Builder Solutions Breakfast, more than 100 Windermere brokers came together to listen to Windermere President OB Jacobi lead a panel discussion on new home construction trends in the greater Seattle area.
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February 18, 2016
6 Ways to Incorporate the Color of the Year in Your Home

Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
The Pantone Color of the Year was announced a couple of months ago and we can’t express how awesome these colors are apart, let alone together. For the first time Pantone introduces two shades as the Color of the Year 2016: Rose Quartz and Serenity are a fusion of warm and cool; promoting not only a non-traditional color match, but also gender equality. Here are six different ways to integrate...
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January 20, 2016
New Year, Bold Home

Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
"New year, new me" is so 2015. We thought we would change things up a bit because frankly, 2016 deserves better and so do you. This is the year to be bold. In fact, if there was a color named "bold" we would recommend it for your kitchen remodel. Once a month we will be showing you a different way to go bold with your home.
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January 12, 2016
A Peek into the Future

Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
The International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) trade show took place last week in Las Vegas. If you thought last year's best technology from CES was cool, this year brings a whole new meaning to "innovation."
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December 23, 2015
Raise a Glass and Celebrate the New Year!

Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
Sparkles. Confetti. GLITTER. All New Year’s Eve staples. In fact, we’re pretty sure that New Year’s Eve is the quintessential holiday for all things glitter. Whether your plans involve throwing a party or attending one, here are some creative ideas to step up your game.
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December 16, 2015
Holiday Mantel Glam Decor

Posted by Tiana Baur
Anyone who has a fireplace can appreciate how versatile a mantel is. It's easy to change its look with the different holidays and seasons. And there’s no better season to do this than Christmas. Hang a wreath, decorate it with candles, ornaments, and twinkling lights. The options are endless. If you’re not sure where to start, pick a theme. Here are some ideas to consider.
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December 08, 2015
Luxury? There’s an App for That

Posted in Windermere Premier by Tiana Baur
On the brink of 2016, it seems like there’s an app for everything. Need some help moving around the furniture in your home? Done. Has the radio made a comeback in app form? It sure has. The world is truly at our fingertips. And luxury is no different. These apps may not be for everyone, but it’s hard to argue their wow-factor.
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November 12, 2015
Understanding the Chinese Home Buyer in the U.S. Housing Market
Posted in Premier Events by Tiana Baur
Earlier this week, Bill Russell, head of International Development for Chinese real estate website, Juwai, spoke to a large group of Windermere agents about how to connect to Chinese buyers. Since China is a country with very different marketing tactics and a culture drastically different than our own, we were able to learn a great deal.
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November 10, 2015
Five Essentials for Your Home Office

Posted in Living by Tiana Baur
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 organization to rise and grind and get into work mode.
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