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kitsap county: Having Issues with Mortgage Fraud Article - 06/04/08 10:39 AM

This is an excellent article from USA Today on one aspect of mortgage fraud and how it is committed. The article explains how a team of "professionals" can use a "straw buyer" (think of the story of the three pigs) to steal tens of thousands of dollars from a bank and … (17 comments)

kitsap county: "Well, I don't have to, but..." - 05/19/08 10:58 PM

Apparently, there is a checklist at many of the larger brokerages in Washington State for agents to follow during a transaction. These checklists are inaccurate, and if brokers and agents were paying attention, they might realize this.
Lately, agents have been asking me for a copy of the earnest money check … (7 comments)

kitsap county: "Have we hit bottom yet?" - 05/14/08 02:08 AM

"I want to buy a house when the prices are at their lowest."
"How long before the market turns around again?"
"I'll wait a while longer til prices drop a bit more."
"Buy low, sell high" doesn't apply only to the stock market - it applies to real estate as well. … (7 comments)

kitsap county: 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)

kitsap county: 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)

kitsap county: 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)

kitsap county: 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 … (2 comments)

kitsap county: 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 … (5 comments)

kitsap county: 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)

kitsap county: 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)

kitsap county: 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)

kitsap county: OPR Porsche Club Tour and Lunch 3/30/2008 - 03/30/08 09:20 PM

It turned out to be a beautiful day in Belfair and Gig Harbor, which is the route the Olympic Peninsula Region Porsche Club of America chose to take on their drive today.
Twenty-one cars took part in the event today. We began at the Bremerton Airport shortly after 10 am. A long line … (5 comments)

kitsap county: HUGE Rotary Garage Sale Scheduled April 19 - 03/28/08 08:20 PM

The 11th Annual RAGS (Rotary Annual Garage Sale) event is being held at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion and the Vanzee building at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds on April 19, 2008.
If you have never been to a RAGS event, put this on your calendar! There are deals to be had, with … (2 comments)

kitsap county: A Short Trip for the USS John C. Stennis - 03/28/08 11:01 AM

The USS John C. Stennis spent the week at sea for sea trials after a long maintenance period at the Puget Sound Shipyard. They are returning as we speak!
My son and I are sitting at my mom and dad's beachfront home, watching Adam's Daddy's ship come in on this chilly, gray March morning.
They … (7 comments)

kitsap county: Charming, Rustic Brownsville Marina - 03/28/08 01:39 AM

Boaters in Kitsap County have a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to moorage, especially when travelling away from home. Guest moorage can be found at many marinas in Kitsap County, including the Port of Silverdale, Port of Bremerton, Port of Poulsbo, and Liberty Bay.
However, if you … (3 comments)

kitsap county: Military Appreciation Day at Kitsap Mall March 29,2008 - 03/17/08 11:14 PM

Military Appreciation Day at Kitsap Mall is scheduled for next Saturday, March 29, 2008. This annual event, sponsored by Kitsap Mall, the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, and local military installations, is a salute to our military men and women as well as their families.
Local businesses will be on hand offering demonstrations of … (0 comments)

kitsap county: Famous Dave's Opens in Silverdale! - 03/17/08 04:27 PM

Famous Dave's, the largest barbecue franchise in the nation, has opened a restaurant in Silverdale! The grand opening was today, March 17, 2008, at 3276 NW Plaza Road, between Pier One Imports and Target.
I first became familiar with Famous Dave's when my friend and past client Tara S. heard we were moving to … (8 comments)

kitsap county: KitsapKids Playground in Bremerton, WA: Naval Base Kitsap - 03/15/08 08:53 PM

What would happen if you asked children to design their own playground? What would that playground look like? What would a child's imagination conjure up?
To find out, spend some time at one of my favorite play areas in Kitsap County -- KitsapKids Playground at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds!
The playground was designed … (4 comments)

kitsap county: 2950 Delphi Court, Bremerton, WA 98311 - 03/15/08 08:10 PM

Imagine entertaining in this updated, warm kitchen. This large home has three bedrooms, two baths and a two-car garage. The living area feels spacious, with separate living and dining rooms attached to an open kitchen with an eating bar. The custom, built-in entertainment center surrounding a brick fireplace adds to the … (2 comments)

kitsap county: Bremerton's Rolling Hills Golf Course: Naval Base Kitsap - 03/14/08 10:20 PM

You've just gotten back from three months at sea. The sun is shining, it's nice and warm, and it's 4:00 Friday afternoon. What are you going to do now?
Rolling Hills Golf Course In Bremerton, WA, may just be the thing for you! The 18 hole, regulation-length golf course is open to the … (0 comments)

kitsap county: Please welcome my dear friend Linda Camarot to AR! - 03/12/08 01:15 AM

Linda Camarot is the broker and owner of Harbor Real Estate NW. She specializes in selling Bainbridge Island properties.
I have known Linda longer than I have known my husband. And she and I are going to tackle the internet world together, I'm so excited!
Actually, Linda attended my bachelorette party. We … (9 comments)

kitsap county: FREE Meds for Military: Naval Base Kitsap - 03/11/08 01:22 AM

I've been a navy spouse for eight years now, and was a navy brat for more than, well, I won't tell my age. I like to think I am a pretty well-informed military spouse, but I had no idea how easy it was to get over-the-counter meds free from the Bremerton … (13 comments)

kitsap county: Mandi, I take it back... - 03/04/08 06:56 AM

I made a mistake today. I gave a knee-jerk reponse to someone asking for my advice, but the more I think about it, the more I realize that I was wrong.
A fellow Navy spouse and Kitsap Moms Meetup member emailed me earlier. She and her family will be PCSing in early … (12 comments)

kitsap county: Adding Absorption Rates to Listing Presentations - 02/27/08 02:20 PM

What is the absorption rate in your area? Do you know? Do you use them in your listing presentations?
The absorption rate is the percentage of homes on the market that sell in any given month. The absorption rate assumes that no other homes will be listed before the current inventory runs out. … (11 comments)

kitsap county: Would you fire your real estate agent? (a small rant) - 02/25/08 02:13 PM

Let me ask you this:
If your financial advisor suggested you buy a certain stock and the company tanked, costing you tens of thousands of dollars, would you keep asking the same financial advisor for his advice? What if your financial advisor declared personal bankruptcy? Would you rush to purchase the next stock he … (6 comments)

kitsap county: I must need professional help! - 02/25/08 01:00 AM

I am not a stupid person. (At least, my mother tells me I'm not.) But I can't keep up with all the social networking that apparently needs to take place in the Web 2.0 world. I can barely keep up with the routine internet marketing available for my listings!
I set up a … (11 comments)

kitsap county: This post is worth $100!!!! - 02/16/08 01:02 AM

Well, I certainly got your attention, didn't I?
Yes, seriously, you can make $100 for doing a few simple things that many of us should be doing anyway - saving and investing. Perhaps there is another, less risky, short-term way to do that than investing and buying a home in Bremerton, in … (16 comments)

kitsap county: My first sign of blogging success.... - 01/13/08 11:52 PM

I started blogging because of Active Rain. Most of my posts have been to the Active Rain website, then I may cross-post to my other blog. But everything goes here, on AR.
My point in blogging is to become the expert, the one who knows all kinds of stuff about Bremerton … (14 comments)

kitsap county: Sometimes fear can be a good thing.... - 01/13/08 11:46 AM

My life has not been an easy one. I am not complaining, mind you. It is just a statement of fact.
I was a child of divorce, then remarriage into a navy family. A good life, but one with special challenges. At the age of ten, I developed Diabetes Type I. … (35 comments)

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