Maureen Buckley's (maureenbroker) Blog

ISLAND HISTORIC TIDBITS Our Island has a strong fishing and boatbuilding history, and Croatian immigrants figure strongly in it. It was they who pioneered the tactic of stalking fish and then surrounding them in large, purse-like nets. And, they ranged further than the "gill-netters", piloting la...

BAINBRIDGE BUSINESSES Now you can have your auto detailed for $59 by Dean Taylor, the owner of BAINBRIDGE ISLAND AUTO DETAIL. We found him to be fast and reliable. You can make an appointment directly with Dean at (206) 755-1018. He is located at the corner of Wyatt & Madison. Also, at that same ...

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Buckley & Buckley Real Estate is proud to be a Donation Drive Drop-off Station for the month of February to assist The Family Place, a recently developed women's and children shelter. While any items are appreciated, there is a special need for living staples (i.e. shampoo, so...

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal Buyers in markets around the U.S. are snapping up homes in all-cash deals, betting that prices are at or near bottom and breathing life into some of the nation's most battered housing markets.   Cash buyers represented more than half of all trans...

REAL ESTATE NEWS Buyers versus Sellers, the "showdown" is coming! Many Sellers have already taken their homes off the market this year; tired of multiple showings without offers and lengthy time on the market. Buyers are often surprised when their low offers are not greeted with enthusiasm or som...