Market Trends on Bainbridge Island
Market Trends and Housing Data for Bainbridge Island, WA.
January 19, 2012
2011 Year End Review As real estate agents we entered last year full of optimism and hope that 2011 would usher in numbers far different from what we saw in 2010. But, by the second quarter we realized there were not going to be any major positive shifts in our […]
December 22, 2011
FHA Loan Limits Back Up Nov. 18, 2011-Dec 31, 2012 This December HUD confirmed that the 2012 FHA Mortgage Limits have been restored to the higher temporary loan limits effective November 18, 2011 through December 31, 2012. On October 1st, the loan limits had rolled back to regular numbers, which […]
December 21, 2011
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]