March 2, 2010
Building an ADU on Bainbridge Island

Accessory Dwelling Units

By Peter Brachvogel, AIA, BC& J Architecture, Planning & Management What are They and Why are They So Important? The Growth Management Act of the early 1990’s set forth a number of requirements for incorporated municipalities. One very specific mandate was the encouragement of density increases in populated areas within […]
February 10, 2010
The Ritchie Observatory at Battle Point Park on Bainbridge Island.

5150 NE North Tolo Road – my new listing on Bainbridge Island

Cozy Cottage on One-Acre in the Battle Point Neighborhood The details: Three BedroomsOne BathOne Acre1521 Square FeetMain Floor MasterLandscaped Grounds with a lawn & deckOpen FloorplanVaulted Ceilings & SkylightsGarage & ShopMetal RoofNew Exterior PaintBuilt in 1981MLS# 29239 Asking Price $389,000 now $375,000 The Bainbridge Island Lifestyle awaits you. Private one […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 3, 2009
Coral Court on Bainbridge Island | Sold by Jen Pells | Windermere Realtor

My New Listing in the Popular Commodore Neighborhood

9446 NE Coral CtCommodore Five large bedrooms 2.5 baths 3214 square feet a .32 acre lot new carpet in the family room new Travertine tile in the huge master bath hardwood floors granite counters and quality wood cabinetry Charm & modern finishes intersect in this better-than-new home in one Bainbridge […]
January 19, 2009
Wing Point by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

My, Aren’t We Popular

Last week our little island was written up in the New York Times. The article has some great images of the island and quotes from local islanders. It is nice to get so much attention. We were in Coastal Living at the end of last year and have been featured […]
January 5, 2009
Bergman Rd on Bainbridge Island

My Top 10 Homes on Bainbridge Island | 2008

Below are some of my favorite homes that sold this year. I had the pleasure of touring all of them (some many more than once,) and they are all homes that stuck in my memory for one reason or another. If you have questions about any of these homes, just […]