UW Home Fair hosted by HomeStreet Bank
The Whole U and HomeStreet Bank are hosting he UW Home Fair on Thursday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event brings together a range of local vendors, contractors and service providers who specialize in areas such as home renovation, landscaping, energy efficiency and smart home technology. Attendees can explore home buying and financing resources, connect with experts and gather practical advice on maintaining, improving, or finding a home. Whether you’re starting a new project or just looking for ideas, the fair offers a wide variety of information and support in one place.
Meet the vendors in attendance:
HomeStreet Bank Affinity Program
The HomeStreet Bank Affinity Program offers select mortgage, personal loans, and banking benefits for all UW employees and immediate family members. These benefits include closing cost savings on a home purchase or refinance, discounted rates on personal loans, and free Workplace Checking, financial education and more.
Bellmont Cabinet Co.
At Bellmont Cabinet Company, we understand your home is your sanctuary. That’s why our European style, frameless kitchen and bathroom cabinets are more than just furniture – they are a canvas used to express emotion. Manufactured here in America, our cabinets are made-to-order with exceptional quality and lasting value, ensuring every corner of your space uniquely tailored to yours.
Creative Closets
Offering custom storage solutions to closets, pantries, offices, garages, laundry rooms & more; Creative Closets is unique in that we bring the showroom to your home. We offer free in-home consultations that include a free, no obligation design. Our expert designer will create your closet’s design right in front of you.
Cabria
Cambria quartz can be used for various applications, including countertops, backsplashes, floor tile, vanity tops, fireplace surrounds, and wet bars. For decades we’ve dedicated precision and pride in every surface, designed and built to last. True beauty that stands the test of time. Family owned and American made.
Seattle’s Doorhouse
Seattle’s Doorhouse offers a full line of door and related products. This includes exterior and interior doors, solid wood doors, barn door tracks and other custom door looks to meet any need at any price. We take pride in our fine products, workmanship, excellent customer service, and ability to work with our customers to solve whatever challenges they may bring to us. We carry doors from Simpson, Alliance, Therma-Tru and more.
Air Pro Solutions
We specialize in residential and light commercial heating and cooling; installation, service/ maintenance and air quality.
RMR Heating and Cooling
Installation, Repair, Maintenance and Design of all home comfort needs. Including AC, Heat Pumps, Mini Splits, Furnaces, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters and Indoor Air Quality Solutions Banner sign, swag, laptops.
Renewal by Andersen
We are the start to finish division of Andersen windows, we offer free entry into a $25,000 window makeover and complementary consultations for residential window and door replacement.
People Come First Construction Group
Construction, specifically backyard remodeling/renovation. Patio Covers, Decking, Railing, Electrical installation, Under decking, concrete/paving.
Mighty House Construction
Providing residential construction services to Seattle homeowners for over 16 years with a focus on healthy, efficient, and better-built solutions.
Kirsten Conner Interior Design
Interior designs services including kitchen and bath remodeling, paint consultations, furniture plans, drapery, custom furniture and room refreshes.
SHKS Architects
SHKS Architects creates residential designs that include new builds, ADUs/DADUs, second-story additions, and kitchen and bathroom renovations. Our work balances updated functionality with respect for architectural character, enhancing each home’s livability while preserving its unique identity.
CRD Design Build
For 45 years, CRD Design Build has helped Seattle homeowners transform their homes through remodeling. We tailor our projects to the unique needs of every homeowner and deliver a client experience that strives to make a stressful process less stressful- and even a little fun!
Contractor Hotline
Connecting homeowners with professional, reliable, fully vetted home improvement contractors, at no cost!
Great Floors
As the largest flooring retailer in the Pacific Northwest, Great Floors offers a large selection of diverse products highlighted by our in-stock selection of carpet and hard surface flooring, in addition to hundreds of special-order carpets and hard-stock flooring options. Great Floors also offers tile and exceptional cabinet options, countertop selection, and window treatments to round out the rest of your home with beautiful finishing’s.
Urban Hardwoods
Sustainable custom furniture in partnership with Urban Lumber Co. Urban Hardwoods furniture is handcrafted in Seattle using locally salvaged wood sourced from Northwest neighborhoods. Ninety percent of our materials are sourced within a 20-mile radius of Seattle, WA. When trees require removal due to hazard or declining health, we consult with tree services to salvage them and give them a second life as high-quality furniture that’s truly one-of-a-kind. Puget Sound Business Journal Environmental & Sustainability – 2025 award winner.
Fred Meyer Roofing
Fred Meyer Roofing is a trusted, family-owned business proudly serving the Seattle, Washington area and its neighboring communities. Founded in 2001 by Fred, who has been dedicated to roofing since 1995, our company reflects values of hard work, craftsmanship, and integrity. We offer comprehensive roof solutions including inspections, repairs, re-roofs, and skylight installations.
Joe Adami Fine Painting and Glazing
I offer custom interior/exterior painting as well as color consultation and a collection of decorative interior finishes from broken color washes to polished Venetian Plaster.
West Seattle Electric and Solar
We are a family and veteran owned and operated small business offering residential electrical work: everything from installing new outlets or switches to full remodels and custom designed solar systems. We offer a Veteran’s discount of 10% off labor, and for this event we’ll be extending that labor discount to all UW employees.
KCD Solutions Inc.
KCD SOLUTIONS is your trusted partner in general contracting, specializing in comprehensive home renovation services. With expertise in roofing, drywall, flooring installation (both carpet and wood), and bathroom and kitchen remodels, we transform spaces to meet your vision. Our services also include painting, deck construction, gutter installation, framing, window replacement, and concrete/foundation work, ensuring every aspect of your renovation is expertly handled. Additionally, we offer janitorial and cleaning services to keep your home pristine, as well as landscaping solutions to enhance your property’s exterior.
Odyssey
We provide residential and light commercial plumbing services, including new installations as well as service and repair.
Rutheo Designs LLC
Full-service ecological landscape design, installation, and stewardship. Custom landscape solutions with a focus on sustainability, native plants, and edible gardens.
Bob Oates Sewer Rooter, LLC
Bob Oates provides professional sewer and drain cleaning services throughout Seattle and all surrounding neighborhoods! We offer affordable prices and emergency service!
Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King-Kittitas Counties
We provide affordable homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers who are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Homestead Community Land Trust
Homestead is a Community Land Trust focused on creating housing stability and community wealth building via affordable first-time homeownership in King County. Affordable homeownership, Housing Development, New Homebuyer Counseling, Community Land Stewardship.
Bridges @11th
Bridges is how you want to live. Get the lifestyle you want with our spacious studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom U District apartments with urban-inspired design features that extend from our apartments, to our social spaces that are perfect for you to connect, study and relax.
Sabbatical Homes
Since 2000, SabbaticalHomes.com has offered an efficient and proven solution to provide temporary housing to academics and university employees worldwide. With an established international community of scholars in over 65 countries, members can find and offer homes to rent or exchange. All listings include options for house sitting and home sharing. Members value personal connections, trust between people and clear communication since most homes are personal residences, not investment properties.
Washington State Housing and Finance Commission
The Commission has been offering first mortgage and downpayment assistance programs to low-moderate income homebuyers since 1983.
Windermere Real Estate – Brooks Glenn
A committed community advocate, proven industry leader and skilled real estate broker, Brooks Glenn is deeply dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives. Clients throughout Greater Seattle, including North King and Snohomish, have a distinct advantage as Brooks protects their interests while managing the entire buying and selling process.
KG Realty
With over ten years of experience in the industry, Katie understands that building solid relationships with her clients is the key to long-term success. That’s why she’s assembled a team who share her values of excellence, integrity, and personalized service. Katie’s team comprises highly skilled individuals, each bringing a unique set of talents, resulting in a seamlessly tailored and personalized experience for every client.
My Buyers and Sellers include first-time, experienced, savvy Investors, Builders, Banks, FDIC, those newly inspired to flip properties, and Buyers relocating to this incredible Seattle area we get to call home. I leverage my familiarity and understanding of the intricacies of the different markets to fine tune strategies and navigate the landmines for each individual client. I strive to be a one-stop-shop, partnering with my clients to successfully buy and sell condos, entry level homes, high-end luxury properties, vacation properties, income producing, new construction, vacant land, short sales, foreclosures and everything in-between.
Milan Vincic Real Estate
Milan has 20 years of experience as a real estate professional. His goal is to provide exceptional service for his clients, helping them achieve their real estate goals by educating and guiding them through this ever changing real estate market.
Four Seasons Cleaning
Residential cleaning, Daily/weekly/bi-weekly/monthly cleaning, One-time cleaning, Event/Holiday cleaning, Move in/out cleaning. New construction/ Remodeling cleaning,
Guide Dogs for the Blind Seattle Puppy Raisers
Our main job as volunteer puppy raisers is to teach the puppy good manners and provide socialization opportunities. Raisers receive the puppies when the pups are about two months old and care for them for approximately 13-15 months. We are always looking for additional volunteers.
Smith Brother Farms
For busy families juggling all the to-dos and looking to avoid one more trip to the grocery store, Smith Brothers is the simplest, most reliable home delivery service in the Pacific Northwest. You get just what you need every week, delivery is complimentary with all but the smallest of orders, and you always get best-in-class service backed by a 100-year tradition. We promise to help life go right.
Leaf Filter
The best gutter protection you can get.