Real Estate Business
February 19, 2012
10 Tips for Buyers in Multiple Offer Situations The swift activity in the under $500k market has brought back the multiple offers so commonly seen prior to 2007. I had my fair share of them in 2011 with buyers. While some buyers prefer to stay far away from multiple […]
January 29, 2012
Sellers are Getting their Houses Ready I have several buyers putting their homes on the market right now in states, far, far away. They are preparing for their relocation to Bainbridge Island. These buyers often inquire about the PROCESS. The process of timing and orchestrating the sale, and then the […]
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 […]
January 3, 2012
You will notice many similarities in the list of homes below. First of all, the majority of them sold very quickly, many in less than two weeks. Many saw multiple offers and many are homes priced around $500k. Many are close to the ferry with small lots. The long held […]
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 […]
September 8, 2011
Bainbridge Island Buyers The summer real estate market got buttoned up nicely on Bainrbidge. My August closings brought three lovely families to the island. Great schools, the easy ferry commute to downtown Seattle, proximity to military bases, and large quiet lots were among the reasons for the move.