bremerton: Bremerton - New Signs - 09/02/08 05:45 PM
It is the little things of an area that always intrigue me. Since I moved back to Bremerton and restarted my real estate career with blogging I have wanted to take a picture of the "Welcome to Bremerton" sign that greets those leaving Highway 3 at Kitsap Way. I always thought … (4 comments)
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bremerton: 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 … (8 comments)
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bremerton: Reid Real Estate Opens New Location - 08/23/08 03:30 PM
Reid Real Estate, Harborside
The new branch office of Reid Real Estate is officially open for business. Pam and I are so excited to make this new office our home. We are excited about the beautiful location, all of the people that stop by, the traffic that passes … (0 comments)
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bremerton: 5839 School St, Bremerton, WA - 08/21/08 08:48 PM
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bremerton: 7350 Grevena, Bremerton, WA 98311 - 08/01/08 02:52 AM
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bremerton: 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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bremerton: West Bremerton | There are some Great Homes Here! - 07/11/08 02:10 AM
In the Bremerton area there are 691 homes on the market in the Price range of $69,900 - $1,499,000.00.
There are Craftsman, Craftsman Bungalows, Cape Cods, Cape Cod Bungalows, Ranch Style, Split -level and Split entry, New homes, Old homes, any style home you can dream of.
Here in this … (2 comments)
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bremerton: West Bremerton | Was Your Home Built Prior to 1978? - 07/10/08 10:53 PM
Did you receive a pamphlet in the mail from the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority about the Lead Hazard Control Program? I did. My house was built in 1941. I don't qualify for the program but would really like to make sure the information reaches as many households as … (0 comments)
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bremerton: Bad credit car loan Seattle Washington | Tacoma, Bellevue, Bremerton Washington auto loan - 06/20/08 10:09 PM
If you live in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Bremerton, Silverdale, Oak Harbor, Shelton, Olympia, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Port Angeles, Centralia, Portland, Vancouver, Ellensburg, Longview, Aberdeen, Bellingham, Spokane, Pullman Washington or any other part of the country you have been affected in one way or the another by the credit crisis. Unsurprisingly, if … (1 comments)
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bremerton: Kitsap County Flag Day :: Disposal Day - 06/06/08 10:20 PM
Flag Day is Saturday, June 14th and commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United Sates which happened on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation making June 14th the official Flag Day and in August of 1949 National … (11 comments)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: "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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bremerton: "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)
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bremerton: Bremerton :: Walk This Way - 04/28/08 09:02 PM
When was the last time you walked in Downtown Bremerton? Do you know all of the new and exciting attractions located in the Bremerton downtown area? Have you ever been to a Friday Night Art Walk? Have you walked the areas around 4th and Pacific Avenue to discover the museums, art … (8 comments)
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bremerton: Your Changing Furniture Needs - 04/26/08 10:52 AM
Your Changing Furniture Needs
Times Of Your Life - itsap News Group April 26, 2008
Roberta Anderson, IRIS, ODSP, DCC
Furniture needs change as we experience more life. When we were younger, beanbag chairs were probably the chair of preference since they could handle our gangly frames. Now, we need that higher seating height and arm … (4 comments)
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bremerton: 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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bremerton: The 400 Condo Falls to the Auctioneer's Gavel - 04/03/08 11:54 PM
Once touted by its developer as the centerpiece to creating a Kirkland styled neighborhood on the Kitsap Peninsula, The 400, is now heading to the auction block. According the the Kitsap Sun, starting bids will be nearly 60% below the list price. A 577 sq ft one-bedroom unit listed at $259,000 … (0 comments)
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bremerton: 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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bremerton: 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 … (4 comments)
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bremerton: 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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bremerton: 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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bremerton: 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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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: Staged and under contract in 5 days! - 03/24/08 01:02 PM
Last summer this 1978 split level home ON the lake was on the market for 6 months with nothing to show for it. When the seller was ready to re-list, her agent recommended to have me stage the home. The seller was willing to do anything I suggested, though she thought … (17 comments)
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bremerton: Will the New Lowe's Opening in Silverdale Succeed? - 03/19/08 03:13 PM
Earlier this week, The Kitsap Sun newspaper ran a story regarding a new Lowe's store, slated to open in Silverdale at the corner of Myhre and Mickleberry roads toward the end of the year.
Will this Lowe's store be a success? There is already a large Home Depot store in Silverdale, … (4 comments)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: When Renting, Don't Forget! - 03/12/08 08:03 PM
When most property managers and landlords interview a prospective tenant, they run a credit report, verify income and references, etc. However, there is one important background check that many landlords and property managers forget about -- the criminal background check.At Realty Station, we run criminal background checks on each adult that will … (4 comments)
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bremerton: Wine Tasting at the MANETTE SIDEBAR - Bremerton - 03/11/08 01:33 PM
Come join me for wine tasting at the Manette Sidebar in Bremerton! The 2nd Tuesday of every month, the Sidebar will be hosting a wine tasting party. $10 buys you 7 tastes of the beautiful nectar of the vines! also...all very tasty appetizers will be 1/2 off!
ADDRESS:2113 E. 11th Street; Bremerton, Wash. … (7 comments)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 'Give 'em the Pickle"! - 03/08/08 09:56 AM
My husband and I volunteer at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton serving holiday meals to patient family members with loved ones in ICU. We do this because we know what it's like to have loved ones in ICU. The uncertainty, the fear, the urgency and the unknown all set your emotions in a … (5 comments)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: A Successful Valentine's Day - 02/14/08 02:38 AM
I got a jump start on Valentine's Day pop-by visits this year, and spent the better part of two days reconnecting with my old sphere. I bought some cute little plastic jars at Walmart, filled them with candy, and delivered them to some people I haven't spoken to in a while. What … (9 comments)
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bremerton: 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)
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bremerton: 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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bremerton: I found a GREAT handyman! - 01/13/08 10:54 AM
So often I have been asked if I know of a good handy man. I wanted to let you know I have found a great handy-man, one I can whole-heartedy recommend! There isn't anything this man can't do; he's done it all and does it quite well! (His wife has kept … (3 comments)
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bremerton: Can You Buy with BAH? - 01/13/08 04:10 AM
"We want to buy a house, and we're probably going to use our VA loan. Can you tell us how much we can afford? We'd like to keep our payments below our BAH."
I can't tell you how many times I have heard young military couples (and a few singles) tell me … (8 comments)
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bremerton: Bremerton Real Estate Market Report - December 2007 - 01/09/08 07:45 PM
Homes in Bremerton were selling for a YTD median price of about $211,475 at the end of December, up about 6% from a year ago. The December median price for closed sales was $170,750, indicating that prices may be coming down. Kitsap County median prices were up 6% over the past … (0 comments)
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bremerton: Did BAH increase enough for you to buy your home? - 01/01/08 09:23 PM
The good news is that BAH rates went up for every paygrade in Kitsap County in 2008. The bad news? Well, it didn't go up much for some paygrades.
For enlisted with dependents, BAH went up an average of 10%. Officers with dependents saw an average increase of about 12%. Don't get … (7 comments)
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bremerton: Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Kitsap County - 12/29/07 03:12 AM
The Christmas hoopla is over. Time to take the lights down, pack away the ornaments, put away the inflatable "Frosty" lawn spectacle (or, in my family's case, the Home Depot and Lowe's cars currently racing across our front lawn), and make your home look a little less glitzy.Now, what to do with … (3 comments)
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bremerton: Your home's personal website - 12/22/07 10:46 PM
Kitsap Real Estate is changing. From Bremerton to Seabeck, Port Orchard to Poulsbo, Silverdale to Kingston, the way we Realtors do business is steadily becoming more and more influenced by the internet. At Realty Station our goal is to stay ahead of the times!Many people these days do not begin their … (10 comments)
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bremerton: Jan 1st | Not just New Year's Day | No Texting Day - 12/19/07 12:18 PM
Washington State became the first state in the country to make texting while driving illegal. The bill was signed back in May of 2007 and the first part of that bill will be enforceable on January 1, 2008. On January 1, 2008 if you text on your cell phone while driving … (5 comments)
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bremerton: Christmas and the Price of Freedom - 12/17/07 03:58 PM
As Christmas rapidly approaches, I don't necessarily have 'visions of sugar-plums' dancing in my head, but I am getting very excited at the prospects of being reunited with treasured loved ones. Our daughter, Emily, will finally be back home and Aunt Nancy from Chicago will be with us as well. It promises … (23 comments)
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bremerton: DON'T send a Christmas card to our soldiers..... - 12/12/07 06:09 PM
It's a nice idea, really. I was about to send one myself, until my husband, currently stationed aboard the USS John C. Stennis, stopped me. "That's nice, honey, but it'll never reach anyone."At first I didn't believe him, but then we watched the news last night. It was covered on at … (8 comments)
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bremerton: Sorry for the offer, but.... - 12/02/07 10:38 PM
I read someone else's featured post today, and found many of the comments very interesting, almost as interesting as the blog post itself. There are so many things in real estate that frustrate us, but before we rush to judge, I think we should all take the time to realize that there are always two sides...Mr. … (12 comments)
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bremerton: Military exchange gift cards are now mobile! - 12/01/07 06:00 AM
We have had an Army and Air Force Exchange System (AAFES) gift card in our possession for the last three years. We haven't been back to an AAFES store since we got the gift card at Fort Leavenworth, KS, just before our move back to Bremerton, Washington, a navy town.
Well, … (2 comments)
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bremerton: Scholarship Money Available for Military Children - 12/01/07 05:42 AM
Your eligible child can receive scholarship money for winning an essay contest sponsored by military commissaries! Every commissary that receives an entry from an eligible applicant will give away $1,500 in scholarship funds through the 2008 “Scholarships for Military Children” program. Applicants must be under 21 and planning to attend or … (2 comments)
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bremerton: Toys for Tots takes over Kitsap Fairgrounds - 12/01/07 05:05 AM
On December 15 from 10 am to 2 pm, low income families can go to the Kitsap Pavilion at the Kitsap Fairgrounds and get a bag of toys for their children. Volunteers from Toys for Tots have spent the last several weeks wrapping holiday gifts for children of financially challenged families. … (2 comments)
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bremerton: KitsapWithKids: Dr. Seuss Comes Alive in Port Orchard - 11/29/07 08:40 PM
Western Washington Center for the Arts is performing a wonderful musical adaptation of several Dr. Seuss books. This show is sure to please children of all ages, and parents as well!"Seussical" the musical, once played on Broadway, is a charming menagerie of many different classic children's books including The Cat in … (0 comments)
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bremerton: Product Placement: Can it work for us too? - 11/29/07 12:45 AM
When you watch a movie and the star takes a drink of Pepsi (holding the Pepsi can so you can clearly see the logo on the can) you are witnessing 'product placement'. Pepsi paid good money so the star would drink their product in the movie. Does this little bit of … (44 comments)
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bremerton: KitsapWithKids: Chuck E. Cheese in Silverdale - 11/28/07 01:05 AM
Ways to Spend a Winter The first in a series of ways to spend rainy, cold, winter afternoons with your kids in Kitsap County.Silverdale is the retail hub of Kitsap County. It is also the home to the county's newest indoor attraction for kids. Chuck E. Cheese has arrived in Kitsap County!Chuck … (5 comments)
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bremerton: KitsapWithKids: Introduction - 11/28/07 12:42 AM
Ways to Spend the Winter I've lived in the Pacific Northwest for 16 of the last 20 years of my life. I should be used to the winter weather by now. Problem is, it isn't just winter weather. It's winter, spring and fall weather. It's nine-months-of-the-year weather. It's cold-and-damp, what-will-we-do-inside-again-today weather.Don't get … (6 comments)
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bremerton: The Accuracy of Zestimates: A Conversation with Rich Barton - 11/26/07 03:58 PM
During the National Association of Realtors Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, I had an opportunity to hear Rich Barton, Chairman and CEO of Zillow.com, speak about Zillow's interactions and future plans for the real estate community. He was an excellent speaker, very animated in his remarks, and actually very funny. … (14 comments)
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bremerton: 2145 E. Highlands Street, Bremerton, WA 98310 - 11/26/07 05:02 AM
Wonderful Craftsman-style home for sale in one of Bremerton's most sought after neighborhoods, Manette! Charm of yesteryear abounds in this home with four bedrooms and one and three-quarter baths. Large one-story home with finished basement has more than 2,000 square feet. Views of the city, sound, and ferries from the covered deck of this … (10 comments)
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bremerton: Education Grants for Military Spouses - 11/26/07 03:48 AM
Military spouses often have special challenges finding and maintaining a career when following a spouse between different duty stations. Many career fields are not "portable", and those that are often require special training. Child care and cost of education becomes an issue.Many military spouses who maintain a career often sacrifice high-paying … (4 comments)
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bremerton: Vflyer vs. Real Estate Shows, and other techno questions..... - 11/25/07 12:26 AM
I admit it, I am a newbie. And not just to Active Rain, but to technology in general. I've decided to go at this full-force, but boy! There is a really steep learning curve here!I want to become known in my area for using all the internet technology that I can … (14 comments)
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bremerton: Holiday Pop-By Gifts - 11/20/07 07:19 PM
The holidays are a perfect time to say "Thanks" to those people who have been your biggest supporters in real estate, as well as in other areas of your life. Your gift list should definitely include anyone who has sent you a referral in the past year, as well as favorite clients. This can … (31 comments)
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bremerton: Writing a Press Release - 11/19/07 01:41 AM
A word of warning -- press releases tend to be pretty boring. No way around it. But, we all need to write them, or have someone write them for us. For print marketing, what better way to go than "FREE"!Basically, a press release is a small, short news article that will … (14 comments)
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bremerton: City of Bremerton ~ City Cam ~ What a sight (as in construction site) - 11/14/07 12:17 PM
The City of Bremerton's web page is on my bookmark list. I enjoy reading about the changes of this city that is growing and changing and becoming such a star on the map. I hadn't been for a couple of weeks and there it was. A "City Cam". How exciting!! Until I … (5 comments)
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bremerton: Broker's Opens Don't Work!!!! Unless.... - 11/10/07 11:41 PM
The typical broker's open houses don't work in our marketplace. If you are one of the lucky few who are in the areas of Kitsap that still do weekly tours, great, jump in and good luck. If you aren't (like us poor Bremerton folk), well, heaven help you!But, that doesn't mean … (13 comments)
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bremerton: Wildlife lover? Pacific Northwest Native? Patriotic American? Audubon? - 11/10/07 06:10 PM
Each area across the country offers a little something for everyone, but in Washington State, we take care of everything in one fantastic package...These photos were taken on my parents' beach. They have a wonderful waterfront log cabin. My son adores playing on the beach, and his Grand-dad enjoys spending time out there … (6 comments)
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bremerton: Open House Today Nov 10 - 11/10/07 09:54 AM
A couple weeks ago the builder of this fine home hired me to stage his house. The layout of the home is great, with three bedrooms, two full baths and a powder room. Beautiful Bella Hardwood floors downstairs, gas fireplace, and a large master suite. With such quality of work and attention … (5 comments)
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bremerton: Title and Escrow Junk Fees? You bet! - 11/10/07 03:53 AM
I had a rude awakening yesterday... I was at the closing table at a local escrow company, an escrow company that has served me well over the past ten years. The escrow company and title company are owned under the same umbrella. In other words, the title and escrow company are, in … (3 comments)
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bremerton: Disconnect? I think not... - 11/10/07 03:25 AM
I had an interesting conversation today with a very experienced, mildly successful agent here in my area. I had just told her how much I wanted to get an offer on a short sale listing I have, because my clients just needed to walk away from the house as well as … (3 comments)
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bremerton: Are You Ready For Snow? - 11/08/07 06:40 PM
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bremerton: There is NO SUCH THING as a VA Inspector!!!! - 11/07/07 11:50 PM
Last night we taught another of our classes, "How to Buy a Home with Your VA Loan". The myths and misconceptions and just-plain-bad information surrounding this fantastic military benefit still amaze me. I've been doing this for years and it shouldn't surprise me, but it always does. The most widespread mistake … (20 comments)
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bremerton: Bremerton | Homeowners | Was Your Home Built Prior to 1978? - 11/07/07 05:34 PM
Did you receive a pamphlet in the mail from the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority about the Lead Hazard Control Program? I did. My house was built in 1941. I don't qualify for the program but would really like to make sure the information reaches as many households as possible. Lead … (0 comments)
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bremerton: Bremerton WA Real Estate | There are some Great Homes Here! - 11/07/07 03:30 PM
In the Bremerton area there are 691 homes on the market in the Price range of $69,900 - $1,499,000.00.
There are Craftsman, Craftsman Bungalows, Cape Cods, Cape Cod Bungalows, Ranch Style, Split -level and Split entry, New homes, Old homes, any style home you can dream of.
Here in this … (0 comments)
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bremerton: USS John C Stennis Education Fair - 11/07/07 03:08 AM
This is the chance to advance in your career and begin planning for your career after retirement!Use your GI Bill benefits to get your degree while still receiving your military pay check! The USS Stennis is sponsoring an education fair, featuring more than 25 colleges and universities from around the country offering … (0 comments)
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bremerton: Give Life to a Military Service Member - 11/07/07 02:53 AM
You have the ability to save the life of a wounded service member or a member of their family!By donating blood through the ASBP, you support our military and their families. All blood donated through ASBP goes directly to military men and women, both at home and abroad, as well as their … (0 comments)
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bremerton: Dangers of Overpricing Your Home - 11/03/07 01:41 AM
Many Sellers have the mistaken idea that they should price their home a little higher than they expect to get for the sale of their home. Please, do NOT fall into this trap! In today's market, homes need to be priced aggressively in order to attract ready, willing and able Buyers … (2 comments)
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bremerton: I am an Organ Recipient. - 11/01/07 01:45 AM
Several things have happened to me in my life recently that make me feel pushed to tell my story. It is a tragic story, a terrible story, it's an unfair story, and yet, it is beautiful.....
When I was nine years old, in 1980, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Nurses and … (23 comments)
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bremerton: Silverdale Kohl's Grand Opening Scheduled - 10/29/07 02:34 AM
The newest addition to the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale is getting ready to open its doors to the public!
Kohl's Department Store will have its Grand Opening on November 14, 2007. Kohl's offers quality name-brand items at great values. The store carries everything from fashion, jewelry and cosmetics to kitchen decor and toys.
According to … (1 comments)
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bremerton: Free VA Class Offered to Kitsap County - 10/29/07 01:50 AM
Be prepared when you buy your first home!Military home buyers are invited to a free seminar on using a VA loan to purchase a home. The class will be held on the Bangor Submarine Base on November 6, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m.The class is free to active duty and … (1 comments)
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bremerton: Agent Assignment for Success 10/25 - 10/25/07 09:30 AM
New Agents! Seasoned Agents! Any Agent looking to rev up their production!DO THIS TODAY!Sit down and think of five people you haven't spoken to in the last three weeks. Find their phone number. Call them!Choose your favorite of the five and invite them to coffee next week.Choose your next favorite three and … (3 comments)
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bremerton: Getting Around the Do-Not-Call List - 10/25/07 04:26 AM
If you are a newer real estate agent, your broker might give you a phone book and tell you to start making phone calls. Perhaps the broker gives you a stack of papers and tells you to call "Expired" listings. Worse yet, the broker may give you a newspaper and may … (15 comments)
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bremerton: Kitsap Moms Meetup - 10/25/07 03:35 AM
Want to meet more moms and help your young child make new friends? Want to have fun with your child or children as well as other moms in similar situations? Kitsap Moms Meetup has several playgroups and events in and around the Kitsap County area. Some of our past events include … (0 comments)
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bremerton: Tips on Working with Short Sale Listings - 10/24/07 01:16 PM
When you take a listing that may be a short sale, the first thing you need to do is get a letter of authorization from the seller. This letter should include the name of the lender, the account number of the loan, and the signature of the seller or sellers. This … (3 comments)
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bremerton: Protecting Your Identity - Protecting Your SSN - 10/24/07 12:38 PM
Having been in real estate for more than ten years, I have seen first-hand the devastating effects caused by identity theft. One of my clients, looking to buy his family's first home in Silverdale, was referred to one of my mortgage lenders. Everything looked good during the pre-qualification, but when they … (3 comments)
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bremerton: A True Moving Story - 10/23/07 02:19 AM
My husband told me of a conversation he had with one of his fellow service members on the USS John C. Stennis. I met this man and his wife a few weeks ago, very nice couple that I am looking forward to getting to know better. This couple had moved here … (6 comments)
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bremerton: Turn your BAH into Home Ownership – Stop Renting. - 10/22/07 03:26 PM
I am sure as a military member you have heard this phrase about a million times in the last several years. Interest rates have been so low for so long that home ownership has been easier than ever before for anyone and this especially includes the military population, who until recently … (1 comments)
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bremerton: Clients Refinancing an ARM - 10/17/07 05:27 AM
A real estate client/friend called me the other day. She was in a rather panicked state. She had bought her home in Port Orchard, Kitsap County (with another Realtor, I might add) and had used an Adjustable Rate Mortgage at the time. Her interest rate was set to begin increasing soon, … (3 comments)
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bremerton: Scared clients make for a very difficult turn around in the market - 10/11/07 08:01 PM
Greetings again everyone,As most of you, I am struggling to get clients to believe that this is a great time to buy a home. Although the national news has hinted at now is the time to buy a home, the best people talking about it are not making the main stream, … (0 comments)
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bremerton: Kitsap County WA Market Report for October 2007 - 10/04/07 02:33 PM
Real Estate Market Report/Conditions in Kitsap County WA for 10/04/2007The following is a quick analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington for October 2007, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA (Data for Bainbridge Island is included below)Properties currently active on … (4 comments)
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bremerton: Put Me In, Coach! I'm Ready To Play! - 08/30/07 03:38 PM
August, 2007Wow, what a summer! Nights with countless stars and sunny days now numbered too few as August comes to a close and a new season begins. I've spent the summer meeting new people, digging my heels into the business of real estate and reaching out. It's great to be part … (0 comments)
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bremerton: Kitsap County WA Real Estate Market Report for August 2007 - 08/01/07 12:49 PM
Real Estate Market Report/Conditions in Kitsap County WA for 08/02/2007
The following is a quick analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA (excludes Bainbridge Island).
Properties currently active on the market: 2199 up 4.7% Properties closed in the last 180 … (18 comments)
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bremerton: Designer Remodeled Home in Bremerton WA - 05/15/07 11:07 AM
The manicured lawn and multitude of flowering plants will draw you in. But once inside, the true value is clearly confirmed.Welcome to 2322 Franklin Street, on the scenic Kitsap Peninsula, your well-deserved oasis from the daily grind.Step onto the attractive, yet durable 25-year Bamboo Floors professionally installed throughout, giving added enhanced dimension. 'Trading Spaces' has been and gone. The … (3 comments)
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bremerton: Bremerton is like Brazil? - 04/08/07 12:04 AM
I've been in Brazil and now I've been to Bremerton. This doesn't make me an expert on either place, but what a Brazilian business man told me about Brazil on the plane to Sao Paolo also appears to apply to Bremerton: "Brazil always had a future and always will."
While I visited … (1 comments)
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bremerton: Kitsap County WA Market Conditions for April 2007 - 03/31/07 04:47 PM
Kitsap County WA Market Conditions: April 2007 Real Estate Market Conditions for Kitsap County WA for 04/01/2007The following is a quick analysis 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: 1430 Properties closed in the … (4 comments)
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bremerton: Kitsap County WA Market Report for March 2007 - 03/13/07 02:46 PM
Kitsap County WA Market Conditions: March 2007 Real Estate Market Conditions for Kitsap County WA for 03/01/2007 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: 1393 Properties closed … (22 comments)
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bremerton: "Big Apple Diner" - Local Business on the Kitsap Peninsula - 01/26/07 02:49 PM
Take one step inside, and you're transported back to a simpler place in time!
The Big Apple Diner near Kitsap Lake in Bremerton WA is a fun 50's style diner, complete with checkered floors, padded booths, soda fountain, and a Jukebox!
Whether its Big Burgers, fries, and a thick shake, or their popular … (10 comments)
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bremerton: The Gorman Condos on Kitsap Lake - 01/18/07 01:26 AM
Affordability and Value await you at the Gorman Condos situated along Kitsap Lake near Bremerton WA.
Recently converted to condominiums, each unit has been completely remodeled and tastefully appointed.
This was no rushed cosmetic facelift, but an extensive renovation with careful attention to detail.
The Gorman Condos have many features and materials you would … (4 comments)
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bremerton: Kitsap County WA Market Conditions: 2007 Forecast Prediction - 01/02/07 12:20 PM
Real Estate Market Conditions for Kitsap County WA for 01/02/2007The 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: 1313 Properties closed in the last 180 days: 1821 Average Sales … (11 comments)
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