Windermere Home with Brian Bushlach

In the midst of a global pandemic, an epic shift in business, and a significant restriction in lifestyle & travel, the real estate market was red hot in 2020.  Now, as we turn the calendar, the question is will 2021 be any different? For answers, insight and perspective, we call on Windermere Owner & Co-President OB Jacobi in this year's opening episode of Windermere Home.

With wildfires raging across the west, floods, and forecasts for other natural disasters, now is the time to review your homeowners insurance policy. And since we're spending more time at home, it's also a good idea to consider a home warranty. In this episode, Ken Giles from Moreland Insurance Company and Luke Brock from America's Preferred Home Warranty join Host Brian Bushlach to cover the ins & outs of homeowners insurance and home warranties.

As the Great Migration continues in the midst of COVID-19, Spokane is a top choice for families across the west. According to personal finance site WalletHub, Spokane Valley ranks #2 in the nation among comparable communities, while Spokane ranks 29th among mid-sized cities. In this episode, Host Brian Bushlach welcomes Windermere's Brenda McKinley for the latest from Spokane, and Ryan Riley from Penrith Home Loans with advice for those buyers trying to compete in a decidedly seller's market.

The pandemic is having a profound impact on the Puget Sound real estate market as the work-from-home trend will likely extend well into 2021, and beyond. That, coupled with early retirement options for many tech and aerospace workers, is creating significant demand in Island County. In this episode, Windermere's Mike Konopik and Dan Fouts join Home Host Brian Bushlach to share what's special about Whidbey Island.

The COVID-19 migration is for real, and one community that's experiencing it first hand is Park City, Utah. Just 30 minutes from Salt Lake City, this epic ski town is now just as popular for summer sports like hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing and golf. In this episode, Brian welcomes back Windermere's Daimon Bushi to give us an update on the Park City housing market and what makes this area so special.

The secret is out: Sun Valley has much more to offer than sensational skiing and second home getaways. The remote work movement was already in motion prior to COVID-19, and now many more families who can live, work & play anywhere are migrating to Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum & Sun Valley year-round. In this episode, Windermere's Dan Gorham joins host Brian Bushlach to share what makes this area so special.

With cities cautiously re-opening across the west, many families are keeping it simple this summer, planning activities at or close to home. In this episode, Windermere agents Aimee Virnig & Susie Hunt Moran join Windermere Home Host Brian Bushlach to share their picks for activities in the Portland-area, plus a market update.

COVID-19 forced overnight change in the real estate industry, and Windermere and its agents quickly adapted, adding safety protocols and tech tools to continue serving clients. And while doing business is important during this crisis, the focus is more on people, neighborhoods, and the communities we're a part of. In this episode, Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi joins Host Brian Bushlach to recap the last 90 days, offer a market update, and look to the future in real estate.

For three decades, Floyd & Melissa Sheldon and their family traveled the country and the world serving our country. Upon retirement from military life, they settle in scenic Yelm, Washington, looking to start a new chapter in life in a place they could truly call home. Today, they're helping military families, and others, find homes in this close knit community. Floyd & Melissa join Windermere Home Host Brian Bushlach to share their heartwarming story with us.

Every city has it's favorite destinations, and across Seattle, when it comes to doughnuts, Top Pot is the favorite stop for many. Windermere Home Host Brian Bushlach visits with Mark Klebeck, who along with brother Michael founded this now locally-famous doughnut empire. Mark shares the mishap that led to the name "Top Pot", and the ingredients for success in small business.