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realty station: Do it NOW!!! - 02/17/09 11:40 AM
If you are planning to sell your home in Silverdale, Bremerton, Poulsbo or anywhere else in Kitsap County, I have some advice for you: list your home for sale ASAP!
If you are planning to move away from Kitsap County WA in the next 6 to 8 months, you need to list your … (4 comments)
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realty station: Should I sign a Buyer Agency Agreement? - 02/16/09 07:26 PM
Another excellent question from a client today! "Should I sign a Buyer Agency Agreement?"
The answer is - Probably, but it depends.....
First, remember that Agency rules differ from state to state, so if you are not buying a home in Washington State, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Silverdale, Poulsbo or surrounding areas, … (11 comments)
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realty station: What does it cost me to have you as my Buyer's Agent? - 02/15/09 10:42 PM
You'd be amazed at how many people never ask....
Actually, it's a great system for Buyers. When a Seller lists his property with an agent, he agrees to pay the real estate agent a certain percentage of the sales price. The Seller's agent then puts the property in an enormous database, … (44 comments)
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realty station: Wanna make $25??? - 02/05/09 07:42 AM
All it takes is a $250 initial investment, and after 30 days you will be rewarded with an additional $25!
No it's not a scam, or a pyramid set-up, or any of those other get-rich-quick schemes. It's exactly the opposite.
Woman's Day magazine is doing a year-long series on finances and … (9 comments)
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realty station: To Refi, or Not to Refi? That is the question... - 02/05/09 07:13 AM
Hopefully this post will help you find the answer. When is the right time to refinance? With interest rates so low, it seems like refinancing your home loan might be a good idea. What are the determining factors?
There are a couple of things to look at when considering a refi. First, … (2 comments)
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realty station: 11640 Breckenridge, Silverdale, WA - 01/28/09 12:37 AM
3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Large 1592 Square Feet
Attached Two-Car Garage
Fantastic, Move-in Condition
Located on Ridgetop in Silverdale, WA
Gorgeous like-new home in fastastic maintenance-free community!
Wonderful open floor plan makes the large living area seem even bigger! Luxury abounds in this home, with angled fireplace and media center … (0 comments)
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realty station: "The Patio" in Manette, Bremerton - And this used to be a laundromat? - 01/27/09 03:07 AM
That's right - a laundromat. The building sat on a corner in lower Manette unused for many years in the 1990's and early 2000's, until Jeff and Michelle Hecker took over and redesigned the building into the swanky restaurant and happy hour hotspot that it is now.
The Patio opened in … (3 comments)
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realty station: The Boat Shed Restaurant is a Pleasant Surprise - 08/25/08 01:17 AM
Want to go out for a nice dinner, but don't want to spend a lot? Want a view but don't want to pay for it? Consider The Boat Shed restaurant in Manette in East Bremerton!
The restaurant sits almost underneath the Manette Bridge, and if you aren't looking for it you … (9 comments)
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realty station: Special Event: Wine Tasting and Dinner at Cosmos September 7, 2008 - 08/25/08 12:01 AM
Wine aficionado and Foodie Mike Watkins is pairing with Cosmos Deli in Port Orchard to offer a fantastic Wine Tasting and Dinner to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
Sunday, September 7 at 5:00 pm, Mike and Cosmos will provide a sensational gourmet dinner paired with five, yes FIVE different wines. … (3 comments)
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realty station: Manette Fest 2008 - 08/21/08 10:17 PM
Each year, the people and businesses of the charming Manette neighborhood of Bremerton celebrate their community culture and spirit in a fantastic one-day festival.
This year, join us for Manette Fest 2008 on Saturday, September 6!
The festival starts with a Fun Run for all ages and athletic abilities, continues with … (0 comments)
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realty station: 7350 Grevena, Bremerton, WA 98311 - 08/01/08 02:52 AM
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realty station: The Kitsap County Real Estate Snapshot Today, July 23, 2008 - 07/24/08 12:13 AM
Right now, right this very moment in Kitsap County, WA, there are 2,591 single family homes for sale, according to the local Multiple Listing Service. Yes, that's right, 2,591 homes for sale through local real estate agents.
That's a lot of competition for a small number of serious homebuyers!
In the … (4 comments)
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realty station: "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)
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realty station: "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. … (9 comments)
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realty station: 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)
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realty station: 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)
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realty station: 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)
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realty station: 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)
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realty station: 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)
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realty station: 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)
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Marlene Scheffer, Realtor to Kitsap County, WA
Bremerton,
WA
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Office Phone: (360) 377-5699
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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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