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May 4, 2008
Foreclosure explained Jen Pells Bainbridge Real Estate

Can You Find Me a Foreclosure?

Clients who want an extreme deal, often ask me that. As someone who has stood on the court house steps for clients and been through the drill, I can tell you the foreclosure process is not as easy as it seems. The main item clients do not realize is that […]
May 4, 2008
How to Sell Your House Bainbridge Island Jen Pells Agent

Selling Takes Skill and Patience

Skill on the part of the agent and patience on the part of the seller. The market, as we know, is not as swift as we all idyllically remember. The key, I believe, for the sale of a home boils down to two key factors – price and location. A […]
April 19, 2008
Softball on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Little League Season off to a Hailing Start

My daughter is eight. She plays softball with Bainbridge Island Little League. Last night, which was a Friday, at 6pm, was her first game of the season. And, to welcome the season, it rained, no actually it poured. And to spice it up, the wind kicked up just in time […]
April 14, 2008
Farmer's Market on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

The Sun Shined on Farmer’s Market

This past Saturday was the opening of Bainbridge Island’s Farmer’s Market. It is now back outside, near city hall and will be there every Saturday, through October from 9-1. We had an amazingly sunny and hot day, so the weather could not have been better. By ten o’clock, when I […]
April 13, 2008
The View of Pleasant Beach below Lynwood Center by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Edna’s Beach Cafe

Well, if you’ve read some of my previous posts, I guess it is becoming obvious that I like to eat out. I guess it goes along with the kitchen remodel we are finishing up. The other night four women from my neighborhood and myself went to Edna’s Beach Cafe for […]
March 31, 2008
Buying a home at Auction Jen Pells Bainbridge Agent

Condos and Auctions: Read the Fine Print

  With our slower market, sellers and builders are getting very creative when it comes to marketing. Last week our little corner of the world made the national news profiling Bremerton’s The 400 Condo development. On April 20th, twenty eight units will be up for auction. The Real Estate Disposition […]
March 31, 2008
Life on an Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

My 10 Favorite Things About Bainbridge Island Today

1. It is truly an islandYes, there is a bridge to Poulsbo and beyond, but the Sound between here and Seattle is a perfect buffer to the action of the big city. 2. The low crime rateI know we are not isolated from bad things or bad people, but I […]
March 30, 2008
Spring Snow on Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Spring Snow

In the last two days we have had rain, sleet, snow, and amazing sunbursts. Spring? It is not typical, but keeps you on your toes . . . and digging around in your closet for the snow boots, hats, and gloves you thought you were done with.