August 16, 2009
Allcomers on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Have You Made it to All-Comers Yet?

All-Comers is one of those things that is very “Bainbridge.” All-Comers is a free track race for all ages every Monday night of the summer. There are separate heats by age and by boy/girl. Races start at 50 meters and go to a mile. And it is called “All-Comers” because […]
July 22, 2009
Tour de Coop on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Tour de Coop

  Everyone is getting chicks. Farm fresh eggs are all the rage. Is it the recession? Is it because fresh eggs are better? Is it because chicks are cute? I suspect for our family, the latter is the reason . . . our kids really want to get chicks. However, […]
July 7, 2009
Bainbridge Island 4th of July by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

4th of July – Bainbridge Style

Another one for the history books. From the street fair, to the parade, to the fireworks at the harbour (first time in 30 years), it was once again an – all around great fourth of July weekend. Thanks friends!
July 2, 2009
Fay Bainbridge Park on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Summer already . . .

    The school years zip by even quicker than when I was a kid . . . and here we are in July. Summer is already well underway and I don’t think I even have the lunchboxes packed away. The end of the school year is so busy . […]
May 16, 2009
Kayaking on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

10 Free Kid-Friendly Activities on Bainbridge Island

A shot of my family heading out for a kayaking trip off Fort Ward. #8 on the Chamber’s list offree kid-friendly activities.   The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce put this great article together, with the help of some Island Mom’s. An excellent resource for those thinking of moving here […]
May 8, 2009
GNO In Winslow by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

Girl’s Night Out in Winslow

Last night was the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association’s 7th Annual Girl’s Night Out. The Pacific Northwest weather gave us all a break from the rain and I had a fun time with friends shopping, eating and supporting the local merchants. We explored the new Sweet Deal location and the new […]
April 12, 2009
Softball 2009

Bainbridge Island Little League Opening Day

My daughter, Olivia, is in the back row. Thanks Coach Geeslin. Come rain or come shine – little league season is here. Opening day was yesterday at Rotary Park. Scads of ball players filled the park to kick off the start of the 2009 Season. So, listen for the crack […]
March 18, 2009
HUD-Logo

FHA Loan Limits Back Up

A little more breathing room for buyers. Last year I had buyers scrambling to close before December 31st 2008, to take advantage of the $475K FHA loan limit about to expire in Kitsap County. It did expire, but as of February 26th 2009, the President’s Economic Recovery Package has lifted […]