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2009
I've always been a big fan of Clint Eastwood. When I served onboard a submarine in the US Navy, we watched "The Outlaw Josey Wales " a gazillion times while out on patrol. There's just some very basic and wise counsel we can derive from the rich history of 'Clintisms' found in his archive of qual...
05/26/2009
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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 ...
05/22/2009
The picture shown above was taken for Mother's Day 2009. From left to right: Alex, our daughter-in-law (Ben's wife); Luke, Ben, Emily, and Elliot. ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowermen...
05/20/2009
“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 sa...
05/15/2009
With all the hype and hoopla about using blogging and social media to promote/grow your business, there is a tendency for many to ignore or neglect the more tradtional, time-honored methods of generating revenue. Let's be very clear on something - blogging and social media ARE NOT the magical pur...
05/15/2009
Real Estate Market Report/Conditions in Kitsap County WA for 05/11/2009 The following is a brief analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington for May 2009, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA (this includes data...
05/13/2009
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There is a Bible story in the Old Testament that never fails to amaze me, no matter how many times I read it.It's the account of Esau selling his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of soup (Genesis 25:19-34).To understand the full weight of this story, you really need to understand the ex...
05/10/2009
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It's really exciting to see these event popping up all over the country! It's especially encouraging when you can include local brokerages, realtor associations, and the local MLS providers. The more people we can encourage to engage in social media, the greater the benefits will translate to con...
05/08/2009
~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~ This photo was taken last Summer while we were out on our boat, crabbing on Hood Canal WA. Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential proper...
05/06/2009
Here is the real estate market report for NWMLS Area 145 - Seabeck WA - as of May 5, 2009. Current Active Listings: 90 Sold in Past 6 months: 39 Average Sales Price: $ 267,204 Average List Price: $ 287,080 Ratio of LP vs. SP: 93% Days on Market: 142...
05/05/2009