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October 21, 2010
Home Buying in today's market on Bainbridge Island

National Economy Versus Personal Economy

At our office meeting this week, my Managing Broker, Casey McGrath brought up an article about how a broker in San Jose, Lisa Blaylock, had an appealing philosophy that got her clients to look at the market with a new set of lenses  – and ultimately got fence-sitters to hop […]
October 20, 2010

A New Islander’s Perspective About Moving to Bainbridge

I thought readers of my blog might appreciate another perspective on island life.  I am lucky enough to have Trish Bittman as a friend and a client.  She is a writer and today, being her one year anniversary on the island, she wrote a piece on just that topic, her […]
October 19, 2010
Things to do on Bainbrige in October. Suyematsu Pumpkin Patch on Bainbridge Island.

5 Things to do in October on Bainbridge Island

Fall on Bainbridge Island I think local Bainbridge Island residents would agree that our fall weather trumps the summer weather we had this year. The sun is out, the air is crisp –  it has been a gorgeous Northwest fall.  So, before fall and October is over, make sure you […]
October 12, 2010
Suyematsu Pumpkin Patch on BainbridgeIsland and Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Of Pancakes and Pumpkins

This past weekend took us to the Suyematsu Pumpkin Patch on Bainbridge Island and to the Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast.
October 9, 2010
Buying on Bainbridge

So, what are buyers looking for anyway?

According to an article published in the LA Times, buyer’s wants and needs lists have changed over the past decade. With the downturn in the economy and a move towards practical versus showy, the following shifts are becoming apparent as builders and developers change up their blue prints. Today’s buyers […]
October 8, 2010
Bainbridge Island Housing Market 2007-2010

More . . . Bainbridge Island Housing Data from 2007-2010

These graphs take a step back and look at the last three years.  We are certainly on a downward trend in regards to price per square foot, but we see that irregular, erratic market at play through all of the seasons.  Winter months like December of 2008 and January of […]
October 5, 2010
Bainbridge Island Fire Department Pancake Breakfast 2010

Bainbridge Island Pancake Breakfast Oct. 9th

It is that time of year again. The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Club is putting on their annual Pancake Breakfast. A great opportunity to have breakfast and coffee with your community  – and the kids are always highly entertained by the fire truck rides. An easy and fun way to […]
October 3, 2010
Ace Hardware on Bainbridge Island

Ace Hardware and Home Store

Ace Hardware is our deluxe hardware store on the island.  We do not have a Home Depot, but Ace usually has what you need. I like that they carry the items you need to finish your home improvement project TODAY and they also have cute things you did not know […]