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Since 1989, the Windermere Foundation has raised over $50 million for low-income and homeless children and families. Learn more about our philanthropy, partnerships, and how we support the communities we serve.

More Embracing the Spirit of Giving The holiday season seems to bring out the best in people. And at Windermere, when our offices see a need, they act on it.
More Luxury? There’s an App for That 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.
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: When your agent can read your mind After twenty three years, Bruce & Suzanne knew it was time to move on from their home & start looking for a place with less stairs. Their real estate agent, Kristena Cox, was able to help them prepare their home for the market & hone in on what they needed for their next step. Kristena may not really be able to read minds, but with honesty & communication she was able to define their needs
More No national bubble in sight, but there are some frothy markets For the past few years, home values have been rising at rates well above that of incomes, but thanks to low-interest rates, this hasn’t yet created a significant barrier for buyers. However, mortgage rates are set to rise, and this could leave some markets with homes that are too expensive for buyers earning that area’s median income.
More How To Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing As winter temperatures begin to creep up around your home you may start feeling nervous about your water pipes and plumbing. If so, you’re not alone. Frozen pipes (or rather, burst pipes) can cause expensive water damage to your home and property. Even a small tear in a water pipe can send hundreds of gallons of water each minute into your home.
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: A Shared Homebuying Journey Windermere agent Gina Dhom has a methodology for helping her clients; she conducts an interview to help them identify their dream home goals. At first Chelsea and Brad were unsure of what they wanted, but with Gina's guidance they were able to pin point exactly what they needed, enabling them to locate the perfect home to make their own.
More Providing food for the holidays and the rest of the year It’s that time of year again when many of our Windermere offices are out in their communities helping to collect donations and raise money for their local area food banks. Many people rely on the food they get from food banks to feed their families. Don’t know where to go to donate? You can check with your local Windermere office to see how you can help.
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: Finding a Miracle Home You know you found a special relationship when you consider your real estate agent to be a part of your family. Not only has Julie Huff helped Shirley & Jerry find their miracle home. She also helped their son & his family find the home that has become the gathering place for multiple generations.
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More Over the Top: What’s the Most Outrageous Feature You Have Seen In a Home? While we had all of these luxury real estate experts in one spot, we thought we’d ask them what the most opulent feature was that they’d ever seen in a home. When in Rome, right?
More Windermere Foundation Quarterly Report Q3 2015 Many people in our communities struggle each day to have their most basic needs met. But thanks to contributions from Windermere owners, agents, staff and our community partners, the Windermere Foundation has been able to donate $1,359,000 so far this year to organizations that provide services to low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S.
More November Maintenance Guide November is full of autumnal celebrations, falling leaves and changing weather. For some regions, snow might already falling and winter wind storms threatening to knock out power. This is the right time of year to keep preparing your home for winter like purchasing snow supplies, testing your generator and keeping the gutters clear of leaves.
More 5 Things to Consider if You’re Behind on Your Mortgage Financial setbacks like the loss of a job or large medical bills can make it tough to make ends meet. If you find yourself behind on your mortgage payments, it helps to be proactive. It's also good to know that federal and local agencies, even banks, are working to help those who are behind on their mortgages from going into foreclosure.
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: The Best is Yet to Come When Patrick and Kat went to close on their first home together, he had a surprise up his sleeve. Patrick had enlisted the help of their Windermere Real Estate agent, Becky Ruark, to help him propose! Now they’re making their house a home with their newest addition. #YourStoryIsOurStory
More Golf Tournaments: A Tee-rific Fundraising Event Why do we love golf tournaments so much? These events are a terrific way to raise money for a good cause.
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: Finding the One Throughout the year we will be posting some of our favorite #YourStoryIsOurStory videos, photos, and blog posts. Please take a minute to share your experiences, and follow #YourStoryIsOurStory on our blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest pages.
More October Home Maintenance Guide October is a great month to check off your fall home maintenance tasks. As our regions transition into fall, you may have a lot of weekend projects you’re trying to get done before peak holiday season begins. In many regions, this is a great month to finish up outdoor projects before snow or inclement weather begins. Below are some other important tasks to consider this month.
More The Windermere Foundation: $30 Million Raised and Counting! Nearly two years ago, in honor of the Windermere Foundation’s 25th anniversary, Windermere owners, agents, and staff came together and set a goal. That goal was to reach $30 million in total donations by the end of 2015. At that point, we were at $26 million in donations, so this meant raising $4 million in two years – nearly double what we had ever raised before.
More #YourStoryIsOurStory: Finding a Dream Home after Forty Years Bob and Gail have lived in the same house for 40 years. You'd think that a small one-level home with no yard or a condo would be their next step. Not for these two! They've dreamed of living in a big home on acreage. #YourStoryIsOurStory
More Windermere Beta Testing New Safety Device During National Agent Safety Month In recent years, there have been a number of high profile cases of violence against real estate agents. In an effort to raise awareness about this important topic, and provide agents with the resources to protect themselves, the National Association of REALTORS® designates September as “REALTOR Safety Month”.
More 3 Quick Maintenance Tips to Make Your Roof Last A brand-new roof is a massive investment, but no other element of your home is quite as valuable. While the average lifespan of a roof is about 15 years, careful homeowners have a few ways to extend the life of their homes without enduring too many headaches. Take a look at these three quick maintenance tips that will make your roof last.