Mike Cheesman - Realtor - Windermere Real Estate

Learn how to gauge the market and make smart buying and selling decisions.

Buying a Home in a Down Market A down market is when real estate sales are sluggish and prices fall. They're often called a "buyer's market," too. It could mean that interest rates are low, which could give you even more incentive to buy your dream home. However, it could also mean that if you already own a home, you're less incl...

We’ve put together a collection of 40 two-color combinations for your living room that are sure to brighten and enrich your home.

40 Two-Color Combinations For Your Living Room That Brighten and Enrich We spend a lot of time in our living rooms. Some are formal spaces in which to receive guests and host gatherings, others are casual hangouts for the whole family. However you choose to use your main living space, the decor scheme should be both welcoming and engaging.

Punctuate your dining room decor theme with a dramatic black dining table sure to flatter all of your lovingly-curated centerpieces and tableware sets.

51 Black Dining Tables to Make a Bold and Versatile Statement From minimalist modern tables using smart contemporary materials to classic solid wood tables with traditional appeal, from sculptural pedestal dining tables to function-forward extendable designs. No matter the size or the decor theme of your dining room arrangement, these tables are sure to provid...

The 1992 film Unforgiven, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, was one of the most critically acclaimed Westerns of the 1990s.

Clint Eastwood’s “Unforgiven” Movie Ranch Lists For $19.2 Million The recipient of four Academy Awards (best picture, best director, best supporting actor and best editing), the film was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress National Film Registry. It was also a major commercial success, grossing $159 million on a budget of $14.4 million.

Low housing prices are a big draw for Charlotte, North Carolina, which has become one of the leading financial and banking centers in the United States.

5 U.S. Cities Where Your Paycheck Goes the Furthest We’ve compiled a list of the best cities in the United States that combine a low cost of living with relatively high per capita income compared with the rest of the nation.

Mortgage interest rates are now more than double what they were in early 2021.

Cities Where Homebuyers Are Most Impacted by Rising Interest Rates Mortgage interest rates are now more than double what they were in early 2021. As a result, rising home prices have started to slow down, but not by enough to offset the increased borrowing costs caused by higher rates. Home prices rose dramatically across the U.S. during the pandemic, and now, in s...

Think twice before following some of the current trends, home remodelers and real estate experts said.

9 Trendy Home Renovations Not Worth the Investment Think twice before following some of the current trends, home remodelers and real estate experts said. They might not be worth the investment — especially if you want to sell down the road and the trend has gone the way of the avocado green appliances of the 1970s, the desert Southwest style of th...

If you're buying or selling, here are five tips to increase your chances of success in a tough market.

5 tips to make it easier to buy or sell a home in a rising interest rate market In a recent Forbes article, Robin Rothstein writes, "The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage soared from 3.22% the first week of January to a 20-year high of 7.08% in late October… While some experts say they're hopeful that interest rates won't rise further this year, others say the increases wi...

You'll definitely need to put in the time and effort to find a home you'll love, but with the help of an experienced real estate team and a heavy dose of flexibility, you can increase your chances for a successful house hunt.

6 Strategies for Military Homebuyers in the Current Housing Market Compared to the explosive real estate scene that plagued homebuyers over the last couple of years, you might find it a little more feasible to buy a home soon. But, of course, this heavily depends on your location -- remember, there's still a vast shortage of available homes across the U.S.

We're not quite ready for the holidays, so there is plenty of time to focus on spaces such as bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.

31 Things Your Home Needs This Fall (That Have Nothing To Do With Pumpkin Spice) While most people associate fall decor with pumpkin spice, the color brown, tacky statement pillows, or home fragrances that smell like food, a fall refresh doesn't have to mean any of this.

Pending home sales increased in December for the first time since May, the National Association of Realtors announced on Friday.

Sales rose 2.5% compared to November. “This recent low point in home sales activity is likely over,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Mortgage rates are the dominant factor driving home sales, and recent declines in rates are clearly helping to stabilize the market.”

Since he moved in, the Academy Award-winning actor has bought multiple lots next to the original home.

Brad Pitt looks to sell historic home in Los Feliz for $40M The house, known as Briarcliff Manor, was built for oil baron Louis McCray in 1910 and has numerous gables, as well as copper and dark wood walls. Six years later, “Borax King” Thomas Thorkildsen added an infamous heart-shaped pool.