Market Trends on Bainbridge Island

Market Trends and Housing Data for Bainbridge Island, WA.

December 21, 2011
For Ward on Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge island

New Island Construction an Optimistic Sign

New Waterfront Homes on Lynwood Center Road The national news is reporting good news in regards to housing starts.  Housing starts and new permits jumped to a 1 1/2 year high in November, the highest level since April of last year.  While good news on the nation level is indeed […]
November 16, 2011
Buying a home on Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells

Who Is Buying On Bainbridge?

Who Are My Buyers? I am well aware that although my website has a lot of information about Bainbridge, it also has a lot of information about me – blah, blah, blah . . . I think my life is pretty darn normal, but I hope it gives you the […]
November 4, 2011
Fall on Bainbridge Island | Jen Pells | Realtor

More Autumn, Less Fall: Update on the Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market

3rd Quarter Review: A Bifurcated Market In the third quarter, we saw more of the same trends that have been in place since the start of the year. There continues to be a divide between our two primary markets and the line between them is neatly drawn at the $600,000 mark. Properties […]
October 12, 2011
Garibaldi on Bainbridge Island Sold by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

A Recent Sale and Investors

Just Closed | 10286 NE Garibaldi Loop Investors Entering the Market I just helped a smart buyer client close on this great home near the ferry on Bainbridge Island.  This home was purchased as a rental investment property.  The location near the ferry, popular Craftsman style, and newness of the […]
June 25, 2011
Rogers Road in Indianola closed for $551,000 in May of 2011. Bank Owned.

Amazing Waterfront Values in Kitsap County

Kitsap Waterfront Opportunities Heat Up The downturn in the economy has opened up possibilities in many sectors of the real estate market. First time buyers are able to afford homes in areas they want to live, move-up buyers are now able to get much more home than they would have […]
May 4, 2011
Garibaldi on Bainbridge Island sold by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island: First Quarter Real Estate Sales in Review . . . and some tips for buyers

  First Quarter on Bainbridge Island First Quarter is officially in the history books.  I personally had the busiest winter on record.  I was too busy to let the dreadful winter weather get me down.  That was a good thing.  But, the sun is shining as I type and spring […]
May 3, 2011
Mortgage rates bainbridge island

Bainbridge Isle: Interest Rates 13 Month History

Bainbridge Island Mortgage Interest Rates If the curve continues on this downward trend we are just beginning to see, we will have a very busy summer here on Bainbridge Island. Data courtesy of Tom Rees with Winderemere Mortgage Services.
January 26, 2011
Polar Bear Plunge on Bainbridge Island.

Bainbridge Island Homes Sales | 2010 in Review

The Memory of 2008 is Fading 2008 was my first full year in real estate on Bainbridge Island.  And, it stunk.  The good news is, every year has been better.  I thought 2009 was good.  It was.  2010 was better. And, the better news is, the goodness of 2010 will […]