Real Estate Business

February 22, 2009
Redfin Rant by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

Redfin Related Rant

Living a short boat ride from Seattle, the birthplace of Redfin, we see more Redfin here than most places. And once an idea is born, like a virus . . . it spreads. If you are not familiar with Redfin, in short, they are a real estate brokerage that credits […]
February 2, 2009
1st day of school

Hopeful

Yes, hopeful. I am sort of having that same hopeful feeling you have on the first day of school. Hopeful because it is a new start. Hopeful that this year will be better than the last. Hopeful that this year – anything is possible. Hopeful sums up January real estate […]
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 […]
January 1, 2009
2008 housing market by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

2008 Island Real Estate

The picture above shows two agents from my office having a little too much fun on our office’s weekly home tour. This little “shed” is on the property of a home currently on the market (in case you’re interested). In any case, I thought this picture said a lot about […]
November 20, 2008
HUD-Logo

New FHA Loan Limits for 2009

As we head towards the end of the year, so too do we head towards the end of beefed up FHA loan limits. In 2009, HUD is establishing these new limits. In 2009, for Kitsap, they will be cut back considerably to: 1 Unit – $307,050 in 2008 the limit […]
November 11, 2008
Jen Pells Real Estate Bainbridge Island

Today on the Market

On Bainbridge Island: 238 Active or Contingent Residential Listings 114 Vacant Homes 2 New Listings 29 Homes Currently Pending 12 Homes sold in October 1 Home sold this month so far
October 25, 2008
Foreclosures on Bainbridge Island

Current Foreclosure Rate in Washington Not as Bad as 2002

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association the current foreclosure rate for Washington State as of June 2008 is 1.04 percent, nationally, the rate is 2.75 percent. Washington is ranked as the 45th state in delinquencies and 44th in foreclosures started. Last year, Washington foreclosure rates were at .49 percent versus […]