January 20, 2010

Am I a Fortune Teller? No, I look at facts, let’s look at housing data from Standard & Poors

Once again. In October of 2008, I wrote a post looking at the history of housing prices in the Seattle area.  Since my clients are still asking me to predict the future (should we buy now or wait??) – I thought it was important to update this data to see […]
January 12, 2010
The ferry from Bainbridge to Seattle by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Looking Back, Moving Forward – December and 2009 Year End Housing Numbers on Bainbridge Island

2009 was no 2008 Those of us in real estate could really feel these numbers below as we closed up the year.  2009 was a different year than 2008.  I am hoping for a “normal” market as we head into 2010.  To look at the year end numbers very simply, […]
January 6, 2010
Stetson Ridge on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

The Stetson Ridge Neighborhood on Bainbridge Island

One of the original homes on Haley Loop, built by Cox Homes in 2001. One of the newer homes built by Chaffey in 2007. A newer custom home on Haley Loop built by Landmark Homes in 2006. A newer home on Ledgestone Loop built by Western Devco in 2008 . […]
January 5, 2010
Home on High School Rd on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

My Top 10 Homes on Bainbridge Island | 2009

  2009 is in the record books and on Bainbridge Island, in regards to real estate, it was a memorable year for many buyers. This past year many deals were had on new construction. Several homes that were built in 2007 or started in 2007, just as the market declined, […]
December 26, 2009
Old Creosote Hill Rd on Bainbridge Island sold by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Just Sold: my last sale of the year

  Old Creosote Hill Road   I was proud to represent the buyers in their purchase of this new custom home built by Bainbridge Island Builder Bob Grimm. And, the buyers were thrilled to move into their beautiful home before Christmas. Special thanks to Tom Rees at Bainbridge Island Mortgage […]
December 23, 2009
Caring Bridge Logo

Really, Quite Lucky

On Tuesday, my daughter’s classmate, Ian, had open heart surgery at Stanford Medical Center. Ian’s surgery was required to graft a new pulmonary artery and valve. Ian had the surgery at six weeks old to create the pulmonary artery he was missing at birth, but now at six years of […]
December 14, 2009
Century 21 blazer

What Ever Happened to those Century 21 Blazers?

I could use one of those about now. I generally have a problem with uniformity; however, if it solves decision making problems on dark winter mornings and eliminates clothes shopping . . . sign me up. If you know me, you know I do not love to dress up. I […]
December 11, 2009
Musical Fire Truck Bainbridge Island | Jen Pells Realtor

2009 Bainbridge Island Musical Fire Truck Schedule

The Bainbridge Island Musical Fire Truck is getting into gear – it starts tonight and goes until Christmas Eve. Find your neighborhood on the map below. The truck is out in the evenings from 5-9pm. Last year we had snow when they came through our neighborhood – my kids are […]