December 2, 2016
Bainbridge Christmas in the Country 2016 Map

Bainbridge Christmas in the Country | 2016

Christmas in the Country is one of those events I call “So Bainbridge.”  It is a Bainbridge tradition. This year is the 23rd year. For three days local artists and craftspeople put their talents on display and for sale at cool locations throughout the island.  You can shop for the […]
December 2, 2016
Winslow Holiday Tree

Bainbridge & Kitsap Christmas Tree Farms | 2016

My Christmas tree is NOT up. Not even close.  Is yours?  Thanksgiving is officially over and the winter holiday season is underway. I am NEVER ready. But, ready or not, this weekend and next islanders will be out in force hunting down Christmas trees.  Next week there are snowflakes in the forecast, […]
November 10, 2016
Matthew Gardner Windermere

The Trump effect. How will it impact the US economy and housing? 

by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate   The American people have spoken and they have elected Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States. Change was clearly demanded, and change is what we will have. The election was a shock for many, especially on the West Coast where […]
October 28, 2016
North Town Woods Neighborhood on Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells Bainbridge Agent

Bainbridge Real Estate 2016 3rd Quarter Review

Just the Facts It’s election season, which means we hear assertions from candidates that sometimes warrant a bit of fact-checking. The same rules apply to real estate. At Windermere Bainbridge, we’ve heard a lot of mis-perceptions and embellishments about the state of our local market. “The bubble is bursting!” “Prices […]
September 7, 2016
Nickel Bros moves a home to Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells Realtor

A True Floating Home

A couple of weeks ago, on a classic, sunny August day, before their September 1st demolition deadline, clients of mine watched from a small boat as their home traveled on a large barge from Lake Washington, through the Ballard Locks, to its new home here on the west side of Bainbridge […]
August 18, 2016
Bainbridge Island Summer Real Estate Market Jen Pells Realtor

Bainbridge Real Estate 2016 2nd Quarter Review

Memories of Years Past A History Lesson The one constant in our real estate market is change. Ten years ago (yes, it has been 10 years!), we were in a very competitive market. Inventory was tight and prices were going through the proverbial roof, setting new highs. Then, in September […]
July 31, 2016

The Gardner Report | Western Washington | 2nd Qrt 2016

The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. […]
June 29, 2016
Classes at Bainbridge Gardens

Bainbridge Gardens Summer Classes

Visiting Bainbridge Gardens is an excursion in and of itself. Acres of garden and landscaping goods, a forest trail, a gift store, a cafe and a playground make it a fun way to get outside.  But, Bainbridge Gardens also offers classes.  This is a great way to learn about a […]