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Last Blast of Summer for Your Canine Family Members

It’s Labor Day weekend – the last 3-day holiday weekend before we all settle settle back in to school and work routines. But don’t forget about your four-legged family members . . . It’s the annual “See Spot Splash” event in downtown Kirkland. On Saturday, September 6th bring your special pup to the Peter Kirk […]
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Congratulations to the Windermere Foundation

Windermere Real Estate and the Windermere Foundation ranked #16 on this year’s Puget Sound Business Journal annual list of corporate philanthropists. In 2024 the Windermere Foundation, through the generous support of agents, offices, staff and supporters who contribute through the Windermere Foundation, donated over $3.5 million to local charities helping families find stability and supporting […]
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Bellevue Farmers Market

Always a welcome addition to downtown’s summer events, the Bellevue Farmers Market opens for its 22nd season on Thursday, May 22nd. Traditionally regular hours have been 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, but this year the market will stay open until 7:30 PM May through the end of August. After the Labor Day holiday weekend the […]
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April is Fair Housing Month

April is Fair Housing Month, when we commemorate the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reaffirm our belief that every individual has the right to own a home. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination against home renters and buyers by landlords, sellers and lenders on account of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability […]

community Last Blast of Summer for Your Canine Family Members It’s Labor Day weekend – the last 3-day holiday weekend before we all settle settle back in to school and work routines. But don’t forget about your four-legged family members . . . It’s the annual “See Spot Splash” event in downtown Kirkland. On Saturday, September 6th bring your special pup to the Peter Kirk […]

community Congratulations to the Windermere Foundation Windermere Real Estate and the Windermere Foundation ranked #16 on this year’s Puget Sound Business Journal annual list of corporate philanthropists. In 2024 the Windermere Foundation, through the generous support of agents, offices, staff and supporters who contribute through the Windermere Foundation, donated over $3.5 million to local charities helping families find stability and supporting […]

Bellevue events Bellevue Farmers Market Always a welcome addition to downtown’s summer events, the Bellevue Farmers Market opens for its 22nd season on Thursday, May 22nd. Traditionally regular hours have been 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, but this year the market will stay open until 7:30 PM May through the end of August. After the Labor Day holiday weekend the […]

buying a home April is Fair Housing Month April is Fair Housing Month, when we commemorate the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reaffirm our belief that every individual has the right to own a home. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination against home renters and buyers by landlords, sellers and lenders on account of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability […]

Bellevue Bellevue Has A New Earthquake Resilient Reservoir The City of Bellevue Utilities Department has completed construction of a new 1.25 million gallon reservoir. The new reservoir replaces an aging one million gallon steel reservoir. The new concrete reservoir, which is earthquake resilient, provides essential water to all of Bellevue and also supports fire protection to residents of the Bridle Trails, Pikes Peak […]

Bellevue Calling All Dogs Bellevue’s annual dog jog and walk event is just around the corner. This year’s Inaugural Paws & Pride Dog Jog and Walk is scheduled for Sunday, June 4th at Ashwood Park. This year’s annual downtown Bellevue event benefits Seattle Humane of Bellevue and Lambert House. Registration is open for individuals/$25, pairs/$40 or $50 for a […]

community Windermere Foundation Reaches Its $50 Million Goal For over 30 years the Windermere Foundation has donated a portion of the proceeds from every home purchased or sold through Windermere Real Estate. What started as a mission to serve families in need in Washington State now includes ten states in communities where Windermere operates. In 2022, Windermere’s 50th anniversary, the company set a […]

Bellevue Another Great Reason to Call Bellevue Home The City of Bellevue was one of 10 cities nationwide honored with this year’s All-American City Award. This year’s theme focused on building equitable and resilient communities. The award celebration was held virtually in June. “We are honored to receive this award on behalf of a city that addresses community needs together with resilience and […]

Bellevue Snowflake Lane 2020 The trees lining Bellevue Way have been decorated in sparkling holiday lights and the toy drums have arrived and line the sidewalks. Soon toy soldiers will take their places on top of the drums. The holidays are almost here. The Bellevue Collection’s Snowflake Lane will have a different look this year. The holiday season […]

Bellevue Changes Planned for the Marketplace at Factoria Its been rumored for years that Factoria Mall would be redeveloped to make better use of the large parcel. The mall and several free standing buildings currently occupy the 43 acre site. An application for design review has been submitted to the City of Bellevue for redevelopment of the Marketplace at Factoria. Eight phases […]

Bellevue VOTE! Locate Your Nearest Ballot Drop Box or Vote Center Election Day is just 20 days away. Washington State ballots will be mailed this week, so watch for yours in your mailbox. A brisk voter turnout is expected, so it’s recommended you complete and return your ballot early – either by mail or deliver it to one of the official ballot drop boxes. Bellevue has […]

community Seahawks and Windermere Team Up to #TackleHomelessness $5,300 raised during the last Seahawks home game for Mary’s Place! As the “Official Real Estate Company of the Seattle Seahawks,” all of us at Windermere are proud to kick off our fifth season of partnering with the Seahawks to #TackleHomelessness. For every defensive tackle made at a Seahawks home game this season, Windermere will […]