December 22, 2010
Thoughts for 2011
Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
As we approach the end of 2010, I like to pause and reflect on the events of the year relative to both the economy as a whole, and the real estate markets in particular.
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December 20, 2010
December Perspective: Looking ahead
Posted in Windermere by Geoff Wood
It is December again, and beyond all of the holiday festivities it is also prediction season. It’s that time of year when prognosticators everywhere wax eloquent on what might happen next year and beyond. Looking back, history is full of predictions from silly to bizarre, and from incredibly wrong to amazingly correct.
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December 14, 2010
Getting Through the Holidaze

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp
Perhaps it is just me, but I don’t remember the distance between Halloween and mid-December ever being so short. I am shocked Chanukah has come and gone and Christmas is nearly here. Consensus seems to be that the year has flown past.
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December 10, 2010
What You Need To Know About Buying a Bank Owned Home

Posted in Uncategorized by Windermere Guest Author
Recently, news about how to purchase a real-estate owned (REO/bank owned) home, foreclosure property or short sale is everywhere. Bank owned homes are sold directly from the lender after the foreclosure process is complete, and while you may save quite a bit of money by choosing to go for this type of home, it is not without trials and tribulations.
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December 07, 2010
Does the Home of Your Dreams Really Exist?

Posted in Buying by Windermere Guest Author
When you ask yourself to visualize the home of your dreams, what comes to mind? Certainly not a nondescript 3 bedroom, two bath home. It’s much more likely that your vision could include features like maple flooring, granite countertops, 6-panel doors, built-in speakers, or access to 220-electricity in the garage for a workshop. Everyone has their own custom needs and desires.
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