Since the 1960s, restrictive housing covenants have severely dampened the ability of families of color to own houses and accrue generational wealth. However, thanks to the work of dedicated nonprofits like HomeSight in Seattle, some of the effects of these harmful practices are starting to be mitigated.
read moreHow did the Central District of Seattle (CD) become the center of the Black experience in the Puget Sound area, and why has it now largely dissolved? What lessons can the history of the CD…
read moreThe Seattle Office of Housing increases opportunities for families of all incomes to live in our city and provides home repair and weatherization programs. For over 30 years, the city has managed investments of tax…
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In July 2021, Windermere partnered with the University of Washington College of Built Environments (CBE) to host students enrolled in the ASPIRE internship program. ASPIRE offers financial support, mentoring, and skill building through academic and…
READ MOREThe initial idea that eventually grew into HomeSight’s Sam Smith ‘Hi Neighbor’ Fund came from Paige Dumler, a broker in Windermere’s Capitol Hill office. In the summer of 2020, with the increasing focus on and…
READ MOREAs agents, we need to be informed on many things — contracts, HOA rules, zoning codes, etc. But do we know our housing history? Understanding this history and sharing it with our clients can provide…
READ MOREAs real estate professionals in Washington, we are all aware of the escalating home prices in our communities and the impact this can have on clients looking for an affordable place to call home. The…
READ MOREIn every issue we would like to inspire each other by sharing information on an organization or individual taking bold steps toward making our region a better place to live through attainable and affordable housing.…
READ MOREIn July 2021, Windermere partnered with the University of Washington College of Built Environments (CBE) to host students enrolled in the ASPIRE internship program. ASPIRE offers financial support, mentoring, and skill building through academic and…
READ MOREThe initial idea that eventually grew into HomeSight’s Sam Smith ‘Hi Neighbor’ Fund came from Paige Dumler, a broker in Windermere’s Capitol Hill office. In the summer of 2020, with the increasing focus on and…
READ MOREAs agents, we need to be informed on many things — contracts, HOA rules, zoning codes, etc. But do we know our housing history? Understanding this history and sharing it with our clients can provide…
READ MOREAs real estate professionals in Washington, we are all aware of the escalating home prices in our communities and the impact this can have on clients looking for an affordable place to call home. The…
READ MOREIn every issue we would like to inspire each other by sharing information on an organization or individual taking bold steps toward making our region a better place to live through attainable and affordable housing.…
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