kitsap county wa real estate: 'Very Arbitrary' = VA Appraisals in Kitsap County WA - 11/08/09 03:10 PM
Being a licensed real estate professional here on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State, I have the honor and privilege of serving a sizeable military community, consisting primarily of active-duty US Navy service members and their families stationed at Naval Base Kitsap.
As such, a large percentage of the Buyers and Sellers I represent are involved with VA Financing. As … (5 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Kitsap County WA Home Buyers: Tax Credit nearing Extension - 11/03/09 06:46 PM
According to an article today on Forbes.com, it appears that the $8000 Federal Housing Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers is very close to being extended!...
With everything else that's been going on out in Washington D.C. of late, i.e. massive debt to bailout Wall Street, dismal 'Cash for Clunkers' … (5 comments)
For those of you who are new to ActiveRain, Social Media, and blogging, one of the most difficult lessons to learn is the importance and discipline of balancing your online marketing efforts with your past, … (64 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: "Curse of the VA Appraisal" - Halloween comes to Kitsap County WA - 10/30/09 02:00 AM
Maybe it's just a bad dream, a horrible nightmare, or worse, another badly produced installment of 'Saw' or 'Friday the 13th'!
But's it's the Halloween season on the spooky Kitsap Peninsula, and another one of my transactions has fallen prey to the "Curse of the VA Appraisal!".....
What began as a … (10 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Life on the Kitsap Peninsula WA: "High School Football and other Life Lessons" - 10/27/09 04:37 AM
Few things in life are better than watching your own kids participate in athletic competition.
Especially when their team wins!....
Alright, I know, winning isn't everything,.... but it sure beats losing!....
For the past several years, our youngest son, Luke, has played football. He was involved in our local Silverdale Pee … (8 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: A Benchmark for Success: "Becoming Your Clients 'Trust' Agent - 10/07/09 02:35 AM
How do you measure your success as a real estate professional?
Annual gross income? Number of transactions? What kind of car you drive?
For me, one of the benchmarks of success is the point in a transaction where I am no longer just my client's real estate agent, but I have … (60 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Adventures in VA Loan Home Buying: "Is VA the Best Loan for You?" - 09/23/09 05:39 PM
The first step in the VA Loan Home Buying process is to firm up your financing and get pre-approved for your loan. This really sets the stage for all that follows and effectively drives your home searching adventures.
Ask you real estate agent for recommendations on some qualified, experienced local lenders/loan … (10 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Adventures in VA Loan Home Buying in Kitsap County WA - 09/17/09 02:33 AM
One of my most favorite and popular series I've authored since jumping into the blogging fray has been "Adventures in 1st Time Home Buying!" a fun and informative collection of 10 articles created specifically to guide 1st Time Buyers through the home purchasing process.
As a veteran who proudly served on-board a submarine in the US Navy, my … (18 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Tips for Home Sellers in Kitsap County WA: "Let it Show!" - 09/02/09 02:29 PM
(sung to the tune "Let it Snow!")
Oh, the Real Estate Market is Frightful,
but for Buyers it's quite Delightful.
And since there's so many homes,
"Let it Show, Let it Show, Let it Show!"
It doesn't show signs of Improving,
so if you really want to be moving,
whenever … (47 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Hood Canal WA Crab Pots Crooks Condemned - 08/26/09 12:59 AM
One of the perils of recreational crabbing here in the Puget Sound WA is exposing yourself and your crabbing gear to potential thievery.
Okay, so maybe it’s not quite as perilous as the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” but it certainly is extremely annoying and frustrating!
We went out onto Hood Canal last … (22 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Kitsap County WA Real Estate Market Report - August 2009 - 08/17/09 06:21 PM
The following is a brief analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington for August 2009, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA (this includes data for Bainbridge Island WA)
Properties currently active on the market: 2064
Properties closed in the last … (9 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Silverdale WA and Bremerton WA tapped as #1 US Housing Growth Market - 06/11/09 04:11 PM
In the most recent issue of US News and World Report, Silverdale WA and Bremerton WA were both ranked in 1st place among the Top Ten US Housing Markets for the Next Ten Years.
Citing a recent study conducted by Moody’s Economy.com, Associate Editor Luke Mullins shared findings that the home … (9 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: "Responding to Low Offers" - Seller Strategies in Kitsap County WA - 06/04/09 06:47 PM
A while back, I published an article on my local real estate blog, SOUNDBITEBLOG, entitled "The Art of Offering Less." It ended up becoming a 3-part series catered towards a Buyers perspective and provided some practical guidance/advice on how to draft offers that were less than the listing price.
In the … (14 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Selling Your Kitsap County WA Home - 05/22/09 10:39 AM
Let’s face it, these are challenging times, especially for Sellers. Nearly half of the market areas in Kitsap County WA have more than a year’s worth inventory of homes currently available for purchase. Add to that mix the decreasing property valuations, along with an increase in short sales and foreclosures, and … (8 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: Unlocking the Mystery of VA Appraisals in Kitsap County WA - 05/15/09 04:08 PM
“And you will know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”
John 8:32
Okay, so the topic of VA appraisals here in Kitsap County WA isn’t on quite the same level playing field as Biblical Truth, but the principle is still the same.
One of my marketing … (5 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: "The Art & Risk of Offering Less" - Buyers in Kitsap County WA - 05/03/09 11:06 AM
This is the 3rd and final installment in a series entitled “The Art of Offering Less” and deals with the unique nuances associated with tendering an offer that is lower than the asking price.
In the 1st article we discussed the market dynamics that tend to encourage or breed low offers. … (7 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: "The Art of Offering Less, Part 2" - Advice for Buyers in Kitsap County WA - 04/28/09 01:20 AM
In our last episode, Bill and Betty Buyer were sitting down with their trusty Agent, Realtor Ron, to draft an offer on their dream home. They had spent the past 3 weekends touring dozens of potential properties, when they finally found just the perfect place!
When it came time to discuss … (16 comments)
kitsap county wa real estate: "The Art of Offering Less" - Buyers in Kitsap County WA - 04/26/09 01:14 PM
Just about everyone enjoys finding a bargain. We love to find stuff on clearance or discover a really sweet deal!
There is this tendency when the market softens and slows down for Buyers to expect greater bargaining leverage when it comes to home sales prices.
Typically, when a market shift … (10 comments)
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This picture is from a live webcam that I have linked to my website, KitsapLife.com, and shows Hood Canal WA and the Olympic Moutain Range in the background.
Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing empowerment … (8 comments)
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Being a licensed real estate professional here on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State, I have the honor and privilege of serving a sizeable military community, consisting primarily of active-duty US Navy service members and their families stationed at Naval Base Kitsap.
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