"Was Santa Good to You?" - 12/31/06 12:07 AM
Okay, so I apologize in advance, but I couldn't refuse! The Jacobson Family had another wonderfully warm and memorable Christmas celebration this year. Even though our daughter Emily was not able to be with us, our cherished Aunt Nancy from Chicago, and our oldest son's girlfriend, Alex, joined us for the festivities, We came home from church, built a fire, and gathered around the tree. Yours Truly read the Christmas Story and then I prayed, thanking God for all the blessings of the past year and for His constant faithfulness to us. And then, Santa's Helper started passing out the presents. We take turns opening … (23 comments)
"Why Isn't It Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas?" - 12/24/06 03:20 AM
First, don't get me wrong, I am especially thankful this Christmas for all the blessings in my life. I have an incredible best friend and wife of nearly 25 years, and 3 of the greatest sons a father could ever ask for. What's not to be festive about? Well, I'm out driving around earlier tonight, and the radio is playing one of those standard-issue favorites, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" and my eyes start to well up. "Why don't I feel like it's Christmas? Is there some kind of Scrooge virus goin' around?" It certainly didn't help for us to go out … (17 comments)
"The Boat Shed Restaurant & Bar" - Local Business on the Kitsap Peninsula - 12/24/06 01:28 AM
If you're looking for a unique and enjoyable dining experience, look no further than "The Boat Shed Restaurant & Bar!" Serving Kitsap County since 1979, The Boat Shed is a family restaurant located under the Manette Bridge on the North shore of the Washington Narrows, across from Bremerton, near the quaint artisan town of Manette. Whether you are looking for something casual and classy, or intimate and cozy, The Boat Shed offers fine dining with spectacular views of the Bremerton waterfront. In the summer months, take full advantage of the incomparable weather and sit outdoors on the waterfront deck. Dinner entrees include certified Black Angus … (4 comments)
"The View from Here!" - Life on the Kitsap Peninsula - 12/18/06 01:31 AM
One of the many things I enjoy about my involvement here on ActiveRain is the opportunity I have to showcase the area where I work, live, and play - the picturesque Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State. My family roots go down deep in Washington soil. My mom was born out on the coast, near the edge of the Olympic Rain Forest. My grandparents lived in many places throughout the western half of the State, ending up in Everett, where my grandfather captained a tugboat. My aunt and uncle lived on the bluff in Mukeltio, overlooking the beautiful expanse of the Puget … (11 comments)
"Please Welcome Vicki Lawrence to our ActiveRain Community!" - 12/13/06 09:23 AM
Top "O" the Morning to you all. Greetings from the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State! Hope you're having a great day in real estate! I would appreciate it if you would take just a moment and welcome one of my valued business sphere partners to ActiveRain. Vicki Lawrence is the Marketing Representative for Pacific Northwest Title here in Silverdale. The lion's share of my transactions have been handled by them, both for title as well as escrow closing. They do an absolutely phenomenal job. Their people are extremely organized and very thorough. They communicate with me consistently during all phases of the … (16 comments)
"Finding Your Sushi Fix" - Life on the Kitsap Peninsula - 12/12/06 05:55 PM
Over the years, whenever we've moved, one of the first things I've done is to scope out the closest and best sources for fresh sushi. Imagine my difficulty when we moved to Lawrence, Kansas?!?! It wasn't until just before we left that a sushi bar/Japanese restaurant finally came to the area. Go figure! When we first arrived here in Silverdale, Washington, I naturally assumed that there would be a plethora (thank you, Three Amigos!) of sushi bars and Japanese restaurants, given our close proximity to the ocean. NOT!
To read more about finding the illusive fresh sushi here on the … (39 comments)
Kitsap County WA Market Conditions: Present and Future - 12/07/06 02:04 PM
Real Estate Market Conditions for Kitsap County WA for 12/07/2006 The following is a quick snapshot of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA. Properties currently active on the market: 1440 Properties closed in the last 180 days: 1977 Average Sales Price: $302,511Average List Price: $306,551 Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 99% Average Days on Market: 63 days Sales Pending this Week: 44Future Hotspots: West Bremerton and Manette: As the revitalization plans for Downtown Bremerton continue to move forward, including the proposed marine, and the completion of several significant … (12 comments)
"Central Market" - Local Business on the Kitsap Peninsula - 12/07/06 02:03 AM
One of the challenges of relocating to a new area is finding the best places for shopping. Locating good grocery stores is usually not too difficult. Most of the major food chains have stores within the limits of most towns and cities. It's finding those really exemplary and unique markets, the ones that cater to the more discerning, high-end shopper, and have every conceivable foodstuff possible, that tend to be rather daunting. Fortunately, for us here on the Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington, we have Central Market in Poulsbo. Owned & operated by a local independent retail grocery company, and founded in 1957, … (23 comments)
"The Perfect Utility Boat" - Life on the Kitsap Pensinsula - 12/06/06 05:10 PM
When we first moved to the Kitsap Peninsula, it became quickly evident, being surrounded by the waterways of the Puget Sound and Hood Canal, that our family was going to need a boat. Read all about the perfect utility boat, the C-Dory, but going to SOUNDBITEBLOG. (opens up in a separate window) Rich Jacobson, Your Professional Real Estate Agent and Proud C-Dory Owner … (13 comments)
March Madness: "What are Brackets?" - 12/06/06 11:36 AM
Prior to living here on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State, my family and I lived for 10 years in Lawrence, Kansas, home of Kansas University and the storied "Jayhawks" basketball program. Living in a college town really helped to give us a greater appreciation for collegiate sports. At the time, Roy Williams was the Head Coach and he ran an excellent program. There was never any scandals or recruiting violations that seem to be somewhat commonplace these days, and almost all of the athletes graduated in the top of their class. We quickly became fully vested Jayhawk fans. Next to a day … (15 comments)
"Northwest Design Center" - Local Business on the Kitsap Peninsula - 12/05/06 06:25 PM
One of the challenges when relocating to a new area is finding all the best places to shop, especially for furniture. Northwest Design Center, located along Hwy. 305 in Poulsbo, Washington, is the brainchild of local business entrepreneur, Constance Swanlund. Along with Marketing Manager, Frank Portello, the center offers an extensive selection of the most exquisite furnishings for the discerning buyer, and a wide range of designer services. Their current facility has over 30,000 square feet of quality home furnishings, accessories, an interior design studio, and the Cafe' Divano coffee shop. The showroom features Traditional, Classic, and Asian style pieces. Specialty rooms display wall art, … (8 comments)
SUBASE Bangor, WA - Voted Best Overall Base by the Navy Times - 12/03/06 02:47 PM
Back in the late '70's, I was proudly serving as a Radioman onboard the USS George Washington (SSBN598), the world's first nuclear ballistic submarine. Shortly after refit at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, CA, we transited up along the West Coast, finding our way into the waters of the picturesque Hood Canal, and made port at the newly constructed Bangor Subase, situated along the scenic shores of the Kitsap Peninsula. I can remember standing watch up topside, looking out over the majestic splendor of the Olympic Mountain Range and the deep blue waters of Hood Canal, and thinking to myself, how … (14 comments)
"1st Time Home Buyers Group" - 12/03/06 12:48 AM
Introducing the "1st Time Buyers Group," a Resource Clearinghouse for equipping 1st Time Home Buyers and helping them to successfully achieve their Home Buying goals! For Real Estate professionals: Feel free to add any blogs that are specifically geared towards 1st Time Buyers, which will offer them practical information and advice. For 1st Time Buyers: Submit any questions you may have about the Home Buying process and our experienced and knowledgeable professionals will be glad to assist you! Rich Jacobson, Your 1st Time Buyer Specialist in Kitsap County WA … (8 comments)
Military Relocations: Getting Down to "BASE"-ics - 12/01/06 12:38 PM
Greetings to all of the Military Relocations Group Members! I trust this finds you joyfully anticipating the coming weekend and making plans to relax & recharge! Let me ask each of you a favor. Within the next couple of days, would you all please submit a brief post that specifically highlights the particular military installation/base/post/fort that is in your market? Use the name of the respective base as the "Title" for your post. My esteemed collegue, Bill Sauneuf, has already done this quite admirably, with "PCSing to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island." As consumers access our Group, they will be able to readily … (0 comments)
Adventures in 1st Time Home Buying: "Home Inspection" or "Home Alone?" - 12/01/06 01:44 AM
Welcome once again to ActiveRain, the cutting-edge clearinghouse for current resources on all things real estate. My name is Rich Jacobson, a licensed professional real estate agent in Silverdale, out on the Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State. This is the eighth installment in an on-going series of posts dedicated to helping 1st Time Home Buyers successfully achieve their home purchasing goals. We have been identifying and discussing, in chronological order, key events in the home buying process. In our last time together, we talked about the key ingredients to making a well-drafted offer in a post entitled, "Make Them an Offer They Can't Refuse!" Today's topic is: "Home … (40 comments)
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