Real Estate Business

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.
April 1, 2011
5795 Wimsey Lane on Bainbridge Island. Closed on 3/31/11 for $535,000. Sold by Jen Pells, Windermere West Sound.

The New Normal

5795 Wimsey Lane – Just SOLD – $535,000 This winter and early spring I have been involved in two short sales, a bank sale and this sale on Wimsey Lane, which was a bankruptcy and short sale combination.  There is no “easy button” in this business. The home above is […]
March 21, 2011
Recent Raccoon Lane closing brings a great couple to Bainbridge Island.

Another Welcome to Bainbridge Island

This past Saturday was bright and beautiful.  It was even more lovely because I got to hand keys over to Josh and Amber, the cutest and nicest couple who will now make Bainbridge Island their home.  They were such a delight to work, so positive . . . and so […]
March 11, 2011
Just Sold Venice Loop on Bainbridge Island

Welcome to Bainbridge Island

My two recent sales bring two new families to Bainbridge Congratulations to the new owners of Venice Loop in Battle Point  & Alford Place in Winslow. Bainbridge Island is lucky to have these two amazing families join our community.  Welcome to the Marchinek and Pennington Families.
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 […]
January 10, 2011
The Poulsbo Boardwalk.

Waterfront and Second Home Sales Up on Bainbridge Island

Especially in the Northwest!  This Wall Street Journal Article outlines sales for the entire country.  Mercer Island, WA is showing some stellar increases, but I also wanted to compare it to some local numbers, which are also looking up. Sales of waterfront or homes with beach rights in the past […]
January 3, 2011

My Top 10 Homes on Bainbridge Island | 2010

My favorite homes of the 2010 Bainbridge Island Housing Market 10 Old Mill Road Original List Price $528,000 Sale Price $525,000 Days on the market 16 Date sold 8/23/10 I love this house because it was built by one of my favorite builders, Bill Corbin.  It is light, open and […]