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January 17, 2016
Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market 2015 2016

Bainbridge Real Estate 2015 In Review

  Singing a Similar Song In 2015, we watched as a trend that began in 2012 continued. For the past several years, we’ve had a steady decrease in available homes accompanied by increased values. In 2015 we saw more of the same – or less of the same, depending on […]
January 10, 2016
Matthew Gardner Windermere

Will Bainbridge Home Prices go Up in 2016?

I get this question about pricing a lot.  Are we in a bubble?  Will prices keep going up at this crazy pace?  Should I buy now or wait?  To help answer those questions I read a lot. I watch a lot. I listen a lot.  One person I listen to […]
January 2, 2016
Sunset behind Restoration Point on Bainbridge Island. As seen from the Bainbridge/Seattle Ferry. Jen Pells

Bainbridge Real Estate | 2015 in Numbers

As we bid farewell to 2015 and begin charting the course for 2016, I always like to pause to reflect on the year.  In real estate there is rarely what is termed a “normal” or balanced market.  In 2015 we saw the return of the Seller’s Market and the year […]
December 12, 2015
Bainbridge Musical Fire Truck Schedule 2015

Bainbridge Island Musical Firetruck 2015

The festive Musical Fire Truck just drove by my office.  Tonight is the FIRST night the truck is out adding musical cheer to the island.  The map and schedule is below.  When will they be in your neighborhood?  Click on the map to see a larger version.
November 29, 2015
Winslow Holiday Tree

Bainbridge & Kitsap Christmas Tree Farms

Trees are zooming by on the tops of cars.  It is that time.  Ready or not.  Thanksgiving is officially over and the Christmas season is underway.  This weekend and next islanders will be out hunting Christmas trees.  If you like to make a day of it and go out and […]
November 28, 2015
Holidays on Bainbridge 2015

5 Reasons to Enjoy Winslow this Holiday

1. Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting | Today | Nov 28th | 1 to 8pm Kick this season off with the Downtown Holiday Open House. Retailers will be offering a variety of specials. Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides. The fun will continue at the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at […]
November 19, 2015
Bainbridge Island Real Estate 2015 Jen Pells

Bainbridge Island Seller’s Market Illustrated

In the Pink If you pay attention to the real estate market here on the island, you should certainly have a sense that it is a seller’s market.  The low supply and high demand is doing its job to tick prices upward.  However, a glance at this map below gives you a […]
November 18, 2015
Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market

3rd Quarter Gardner Report | Western WA Real Estate

Our Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market has seen impressive price increases in 2015. Now, as we look ahead to next year, we are all wondering what 2016 will look like. Will prices continue to go up?  Will interest rates go up and slow down price increases?   Click here to read […]