kitsap county: storm is coming - 11/16/09 12:38 AM

What a storm, I am glad I dont deal with this type of weather anymore! 
The southern states are a great place to visit but I am glad I dont live there anymore!
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kitsap county: Recovery of housing is in the air! - 11/16/09 12:26 AM
The number of first-time home buyers rose to 47 percent of all home sales from 41 percent of transactions in last year's study, and was the highest on record dating back to 1981. The previous high was 44 percent in 1991. It's interesting to note the last cyclical peak of first-time home buyers was during the last noteworthy economic downturn, with first-time buyers starting the chain reaction that led the nation out of recession.
The profile shows the median age of first-time buyers was 30 and the median income was $61,600. The typical first-time buyer purchased a home costing $156,000, down … (3 comments)

kitsap county: Making a name for ourselves - 11/14/09 02:13 PM
Many have said a Realtor with a good name thats what I want!
Do we think of that as we deal with the public, as well as others we deal with ,agents, brokers,appraisers,etc..?
I have noticed it takes a lot of work to build on a name for the good!And yet it takes 1 act of indiscreation to ruin it!
As we go thru in our minds of this last years transactions think of what we have done to the good and well pat yourself on the back for the good, also think of the not so good things and reach down inside … (0 comments)

kitsap county: a stable market is coming! - 11/13/09 07:44 AM
The national median existing single-family price was $177,900, which is 11.2 percent below the third quarter of 2008; the median is where half sold for more and half sold for less. Distressed sales - foreclosures and short sales - accounted for 30 percent of transactions in the third quarter, which continued to weigh down median home prices because they sell at a discount relative to traditional homes. The decline in the national median price has moderated recently, and a shrinking supply of unsold inventory suggests we are getting closer to price stabilization in many areas, but we need a steady stream … (0 comments)

kitsap county: some stats for 3rd quarter, western washington - 11/11/09 01:23 AM
The median existing single-family home price in the West was $224,000 in the third quarter, which is 16.4 percent below the third quarter of 2008. The best metro price performance in the West was in Yakima, Wash., where the median price of $158,400 rose 2.7 percent from a year earlier; the Denver-Aurora area at $229,100, up 1.8 percent; and the Kennewick-Richland-Pasco area of Washington, where the median price rose 0.7 percent to $172,200 This gives us great info for those that work this price range, weather its buyers or sellers. This is whats moving.
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kitsap county: Feelings of positive thinking - 11/10/09 01:03 AM
As we in the northwest go into winter it rains a lot, but have you ever thought that the sun is just above the clouds?
When things slow down we can be glad for the slow pace due to all the things we would like to do but couldn't because we had been to busy! I like to think the winter is a way to reflect on the past year and what I would like to do in the coming year,
Its been often said
Have you ever seen a skinny bird?
Of course not and yet they don't stress out … (2 comments)

kitsap county: the balancing act ! - 11/08/09 01:33 PM
Between you and me this business is allways a balancing act-between family ,work, clients , other agents,bankers, the list could go on.
Some days it is all up hill, then well it smoothes out or goes back the other way.
Have you ever felt its a big circus? I like to lead and not follow, but there is always someone that has it better and well I follow a bit and tweek it with a spin and wala its the lead again!
 
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kitsap county: REALTOR benifits - 11/08/09 02:31 AM
Congress to extend the tax creditNearly 5000 REALTORS® in Washington (morethan 27% of our members) helped convinceCongress that the home buyer tax credit iscritical to the nation's economic recovery.Washington REALTORS® was recognized by theNational Association of REALTORS® because ithad the fifth largest state associationresponse rate to the Call for Action in thecountry.This victory helps the economy, helps putmore Washington residents into homes andhelps generate transactions for our members.This is a major benefit of being  a memberof the REALTOR organization.Great job and more work to come.
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kitsap county: crab reciepe - 11/08/09 02:17 AM
I wanted to share a reciepe that does well with crab or shrimp.

Ingredients
Old Bay Seasoning TM to taste 5 pounds new potatoes 3 (16 ounce) packages cooked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces 8 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed 5 pounds whole crab, broken into pieces 4 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined newspapers beer Directions
Heat a large pot of water over an outdoor cooker, or medium-high heat indoors. Add Old Bay Seasoning to taste, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, and sausage, and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the corn and … (1 comments)

kitsap county: real estate is back on tract! - 10/21/09 10:17 AM
Don't believe the market is recovering?  Then, consider the truth about short sales.  They're on the decline.  That's a sure sign that the overall market is on the mend.
It's very simple math.  When short sales go up, that means the market is going down.  When short sales go down, that means the market is going up.
People stop doing short sales because they see the light at the end of the tunnel.  They can sense the market is returning and their confidence grows.  This is a very good sign of recovery-and it's happening now.
Remember the rules.  When pendings are … (2 comments)