Windermere Home with Brian Bushlach

As the great migration continues across America, Denver is literally at the center of it all. Attracting families from the Northwest, South, and Midwest, The Mile High City has always been the melting pot of America, but even more so now. Looking for ski slopes that aren't quite as packed? Or perhaps you'd like to check out the restaurant scene? In this episode Windermere's Michael Beninati joins us with local knowledge.

With over half a million Christmas lights twinkling, this Bavarian-style village is one of America's favorite holiday destinations. This year, to help manage the throngs of people who flock to Leavenworth, the celebration lasts from Thanksgiving weekend all the way through February. And instead of the traditional "flipping of the switch" every Saturday & Sunday, the lights will shine bright seven days a week! In this episode, Windermere's Geordie Romer, a former National Park Ranger, gives us a tour.

The secret was out a long time ago as families were migrating to the Walla Walla Valley long before it became a trend during the pandemic. Walla Walla got its name from the indigenous tribe of the same name, which means "many waters", as the Columbia, Snake and Walla Walla Rivers converge in this basin. These days it's all about the finest Washington wines in a small town setting. In this episode, Walla Walla natives and sister team Kate McCaw and Kyle Waetje welcome us to their hometown.

Fall is the favorite season for many Oregonians. The rain is a welcome relief, especially after an unusually hot & dry summer. Lake Oswego has always been a favorite- even more so during the ongoing pandemic. Katie Spurlock and Sara Lewis give us a tour of the many different neighborhoods in the Lake-O area, including the rumored home of the lovable Teddy Ruxpin, in this episode of Windermere Home.

If you can live anywhere, within 60-90 minutes from a major city, yet feel a world away, then Cle Elum checks that box. Once a mecca for mining and milling, it's now a recreational paradise luring many away from the city with the charms of a tranquil, scenic and relaxed lifestyle. But like many rural communities across the west, the fire danger is high. Buying a cabin the woods comes with precautions as Windermere's Jon Newton, a longtime resident, shares with us.

It's been quite a run in real estate over the past decade. Just when you thought it might slow down, a pandemic-induced relocation wave fueled by record low interest rates swamped markets across the nation. How much longer will this continue? And if, or when it does taper off, what will that look like for buyers & sellers across the west? In this episode, Windermere Owner and Co-President OB Jacobi joins Brian to share his candid thoughts on the market and other things in the works behind-the-scenes at Windermere HQ.

Whether it's a day trip or the first stop on a tour of the Kitsap Peninsula, Bainbridge Island is one of the most popular destinations across the Puget Sound Region. For many, it's become home in our new flexible, remote-working lifestyle. Windermere's Shannon Dierickx is a third generation islander and joins us to share what's special about this beautiful community.

While most of the west coast is sizzling, things are cool & refreshing on the Washington Coast. Ocean Shores, Aberdeen & Hoquiam have always been popular vacation destinations. But these days, many families are choosing to make vacation destinations their full-time home. The Washington Coast is well positioned to be that home, or home-away-from-home for those looking to escape the big city. In this episode, Windermere's Jim Donahoe and Travis Jelovich share why so many people are choosing this spectacular, yet practical location.

Once one of the best kept secrets in the west, St. George is attracting a national audience thanks to year-round sunshine and proximity to major cities. In spite of the growth over the past decade, it retains its small town, family feel, and there's no shortage of activities within minutes of town. In this episode, Windermere's Misty Murphy joins us to share what makes St. George so special, and as a bonus the best restaurant in town!

The French-Canadian fur trappers who passed through in the early 1800's called this area "La rivière boisée". Translated: The wooded river. With blue skies, beautiful waterways, and a lush green agricultural blanket across the valley through summer & fall, it's no wonder so many people are migrating to the Boise-area. As a bonus, everyone's happy to be here, so no grumps alllowed! In this episode Brian welcomes Windermere's Beth Ritter to share the inside scoop on her favorite restaurants, activities and what makes this area so special.