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March 2, 2010
Building an ADU on Bainbridge Island

Accessory Dwelling Units

By Peter Brachvogel, AIA, BC& J Architecture, Planning & Management What are They and Why are They So Important? The Growth Management Act of the early 1990’s set forth a number of requirements for incorporated municipalities. One very specific mandate was the encouragement of density increases in populated areas within […]
March 1, 2010
Arch Tour on Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island Tour of Architects

March 20th and 21st Tour of Architects Event Program AN ARCHITECTURAL TOUR THAT IS AS DIVERSE AS YOUR DREAMS! March 20 & 21, 2010 Two Days – Two Unique Tours Seventeen Architects, 24 Projects Pick up programs with addresses and directions at the HUB location Cost: $15.00 Suggested Tour Donation; $20.00 for […]
February 27, 2010
Smith Brother' Milk Delivery on Bainbridge Island

On Bainbridge Island We Love Smith Brother’s Farm Milk Delivery

  Part of the Island Charm and Excellent Milk!www.smithbrothersfarms.com1-877-MILKMAN
February 26, 2010
Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

Change is Good

      I am proud to announce that I am now with Windermere Real Estate.  I am excited to be associated with the largest real estate brokerage in the Pacific Northwest.  Windermere’s Website and Property Search will empower my clients with some of the industries’ best tools for buyers and […]
February 21, 2010
The SAM in Seattle by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

There’s Bainbridge, but don’t forget about Seattle

My daughter Zoe made a twisted wire lion in one of the Seattle Art Museum’s project classes. One of Alexander Calder’s Mobiles on display at the Seattle Art Museum. Of course I write a lot about Bainbridge here on my Bainbridge Blog . . . however, I don’t want you […]
February 10, 2010
The Ritchie Observatory at Battle Point Park on Bainbridge Island.

5150 NE North Tolo Road – my new listing on Bainbridge Island

Cozy Cottage on One-Acre in the Battle Point Neighborhood The details: Three BedroomsOne BathOne Acre1521 Square FeetMain Floor MasterLandscaped Grounds with a lawn & deckOpen FloorplanVaulted Ceilings & SkylightsGarage & ShopMetal RoofNew Exterior PaintBuilt in 1981MLS# 29239 Asking Price $389,000 now $375,000 The Bainbridge Island Lifestyle awaits you. Private one […]
February 3, 2010
Spring on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Spring . . . don’t tease me like that

The first signs of spring; the grape hyacinths are bursting thorough the leaves, ahead of the tulips and hydrangeas. The bare winter trees make for great climbing. Grey, Not So Good Last week I trudged out to my garden beds and looked at them.  Brown and soggy, covered in leaves, […]
January 26, 2010
Hillandale Neighborhood on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

In Search of the Vibe

I showed houses this past weekend to two separate families in two separate price ranges. Both families are working from two separate wants/needs lists, both have different limits and constraints. And . . . even in a time of year with a lean inventory (166 homes on the market), there […]