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I've Become One of Them (And Guess Who's Fault It Is?) - 04/22/08 06:13 PM
First, let me just say that the final transformation is pretty much Active Rain's fault.  And even if it isn't really, let me believe that it is because I have to blame someone.  So tonight, that would be all of you.
I never meant to be one of them, but it happened … (38 comments)

Following the Do Not Call List Rules - Some Examples - 04/04/08 05:02 PM
I've read several blog pots about avoiding prospecting by phone.  In more than one, the author indicated that they really didn't understand the Do Not Call list.  Rather than risk violating the DNC list, they send letters and postcards instead.
It's a good tactic -- agents do routinely violate the Do Not … (9 comments)

I am NOT a Bottom-feeder! - 04/03/08 03:57 AM
A post by Pacita Dimacali entitled "Bottom-Feeders?"  is actually a post about whether short sales or bank foreclosures are better options for investments.  One of her commenters is quite opinionated on the subject of "Bottom-feeders", however.  This commenter vehemently pushes the idea that agents who represent investors who look for short sale opportunities are flawed individuals … (19 comments)

Calling Manette "Home" - Manette, Bremerton - 04/03/08 02:11 AM
The neighborhood of Manette is located on the east side of Bremerton on the hill of Point Herron.  Many of the Manette homes have a fantastic view of the water as well as the mountains.  Residents can often see the ferry coming in from Seattle as the sun sets over the Olympic Mountains. Manette … (1 comments)

Old Fashioned Bridge in Manette, Bremerton, WA - 04/03/08 02:04 AM
The Manette Bridge played a significant role in the building and expansion of Bremerton.  Built during the Great Depression, the Manette Bridge is the oldest of two bridges that connect East Bremerton to West Bremerton. 
  In this photo, Manette is to the right, West Bremerton on the left side.  The Port Washington … (7 comments)

Selling Your Historic Home - 04/03/08 01:45 AM
Selling a historic home often involves more emotion than logic, both for the seller and the buyer.   In order to get the highest sale price possible for your historic home, we may need to go the extra mile.
Do some research into the history of the home, going back to the original owners of … (6 comments)

The Market in Kitsap County - March 2008 - 04/02/08 07:37 PM
It is definitely a Buyer's Market in Kitsap County!  Listings are up, sales are down, and interest rates are excellent. 
As of March 31, 2008, there were 2343 single family detached homes listed by real estate agents in Kitsap County.  If no other homes were listed for sale in Kitsap County, … (2 comments)

Beat the Buyer's Market - Selling Your Home in Kitsap County - 04/02/08 12:18 PM
Even though it is a "Buyer's Market" in Kitsap County and across the country,  We can still sell your home.  However, there are several things you must keep in mind in order to do so.
To sell your Kitsap County home, you must price it right, show it perfectly, and market it aggressively.  … (4 comments)

A Ferry, A Tunnel, and Sewage - 04/01/08 01:43 PM
The Washington State Department of Transportation ferry terminal in Bremerton, WA is not very pretty right now.  Construction workers have dug up a huge section of road that begins in the ferry's auto-waiting lot, where drivers park there cars as they wait to load them on the ferry.  The construction ends … (3 comments)

 
Real Estate Agent: Marlene Scheffer, Realtor to Kitsap County, WA (Realty Station)
Marlene Scheffer, Realtor to Kitsap County, WA
Bremerton , WA
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Here you will find my thoughts and insights into the real estate market in general, as well as tips for Sellers, Buyers, current Homeowners and other real estate agents. Many of the market updates will apply specifically to Kitsap County, in other words, Silverdale, Bremerton, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Kingston, and all areas in between. Many of the trends seen in Kitsap will overflow to surrounding cities, such as Gig Harbor, Belfair, Allyn, and even Bainbridge Island. I hope you will find this blog helpful and useful.


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