Windermere Blog | October 2010

October 29, 2010

GDP Growth – The Good and the Bad

Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate

I was just looking at figures released this morning relative to how our economic output is doing. Gross Domestic Product is a figure that is very important as it shows how we, as a nation, are growing economically by looking at the value of all the goods and services that we generate inside the U.S.
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October 25, 2010

The First Decade

Posted by Geoff Wood

The other day I was searching for my daughter’s cell phone number – which I haven’t memorized because I simply speed-dial it – and I realized it’s been years since I memorized anyone’s phone number.
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October 21, 2010

Weatherizing your home: protecting your investment through the harsh winter months

Posted in Living by Windermere Guest Author

Weatherizing your home--especially in light of harsh warnings--will protect your investment from preventable damage, save money on energy costs and, most importantly, keep your home safe and warm for you and your loved ones throughout the winter season.
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October 14, 2010

Sellers: Making the Most of your First Impressions

Posted in Selling by Windermere Guest Author

We all know first impressions are very important, but it’s the lasting impressions are the ones that sell your home.
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October 04, 2010

Reconsidering Expectations

Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate

I was fascinated to read my associate Karl Case’s article on housing published in the New York Times a couple of weeks ago. In it he suggests that the “American dream” of home ownership, rather than being dead in the water, is actually alive although somewhat battered!
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