windermere real estate seattle
Windermere real estate is a reputed real estate firm founded in 1972. John W. Jacobi established this firm in the neighborhood of Windermere in Seattle, Washington.This area serves as the companys headquarters even today. If looking to settle down in Seattle , Windermere real estate will find you your dream home.
Areas: Windermere real estate can help you find a home in the Seattle neighborhood of your choice:
Arbor Heights: This is a quiet community which remains mostly secluded from the racket of its urban and suburban neighbors. It boasts of 135 acres and 5,350 feet of the Puget Sound shoreline.
Ballard: This is a culturally-diverse community which is home to Swedes, Finns, Danes Norwegians, etc. From early-century homes to new construction, there are several options for housing.
Beacon Hill: This is one of Seattle's first neighborhoods. Its multi-ethnic residents include Filipinos, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Koreans, African-Americans, Samoans Caucasians, etc.
Capitol Hill: This is an energetic neighborhood with the most common age group being around 25-40 years old. The housing styles here range from condos to the older mansions on the north side.
Downtown Seattle: The downtown of a city is usually where the main action is always at, and Seattle is no exception. Waterfront activities, ferry rides, shopping, dining - the downtown Seattle has it all.
Fremont: This is a fun little neighborhood which has proclaimed itself as the Center of the Universe. The housing options are mainly single-family houses, some of which are early 1900s.
Greenwood: This neighborhood is referred to as Seattle's hidden treasure due to its cultural ambiance. Its home to various housing styles be it the 1950's split-levels or contemporary bungalows.
Greenlake: This is one of the Seattles most popular neighborhoods due to the commute time to downtown Seattle being only 10-15 minutes. The homes here are mostly single-family houses.
Laurelhurst: This is an upscale and posh community with strong roots. Home to well-established residents, its known for its beautiful views, peaceful streets and the Lake Washington shoreline.
Madrona: This neighborhood is divided, with the high priced houses to the east (by the shores of Lake Washington) and the lower priced houses to the west (towards Seattle's Central District).
Magnolia: This neighborhood is minutes away from downtown Seattle and has one of the lowest crime rates around. Be it an upscale property or a simple home, it offers a range of housing options.
Maple Leaf: This is an old-fashioned community, which was voted as the U.S. Neighborhood of the Year in 1986. The many home styles here include bungalows, colonial homes, builder homes, etc.
Normandy Park: This was to be a planned community modeled after French Normandy-style architecture. The Depression put a halt to those plans but was then revived a few decades later.
Queen Anne: This community overlooks Elliot Bay and the Seattle skyline. The housing styles here feature turn-of-the-century Queen Anne style architecture (after which it was allegedly named).
Rainier Valley: This is a neighborhood as well a geographical feature that expands six miles southeast of downtown Seattle. It is considered to be Seattle's most ethnically diverse community.
Ravenna: This tree-lined neighborhood is named after a seaside district in Italy. The housing options here include English-style Tudors, bungalows, etc, which offer mountain and city views.
University: This community is one of the youngest communities in Seattle with around half of the residents being students. The house values here tend to be moderate than elsewhere.
ViewRidge: This is a small and young neighborhood. Due to beautiful views of Mount Rainier and Lake Washington, there is a high demand for housing here (which reflects in the property rates).
Wallingford: This community grew as a working-class suburb in the early 1900's. The neighborhood association here cares a lot about their community and looks after the areas development.
Wedgwood: This is a traditional neighborhood. Its old-world charm is why many retired residents live here (but so do younger families). The house styles here are mainly single-family houses.
West Seattle: This neighborhoods population makes it the 5th largest city in Washington. It is home to Alki Beach, one of Seattles favorite destinations. This was where settlers first landed in 1851.
Loans:The Windermere real estate also offers loans services - The Windermere mortgage services. They try their best to fulfill your loan needs so you can buy the home of your choice. There are three main criterias that help determine if you qualify for home financing:
Income (you will need to verify all of your income sources)
Assets (these help determine your loan and down payment amount)
Credit History (an established credit history always helps)
Contact: Windermere Real Estate Services: Phone: 206/527-3801 E-mail: wsc@windermere.com Windermere Mortgage Services: Phone: 1-800-383-3355 Website: www.windermeremortgageservices.com
