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July 11, 2009
bad flooring

The Ten Most Hated Things About a House – these are the things you can change

Every week I tour about twelve homes. I go with a group of at least three other agents. People talk. We comment, we discuss in the car. After five years of doing this, here is what I have heard. 1. Smell – this is number one for me and a […]
July 7, 2009
Bainbridge Island 4th of July by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

4th of July – Bainbridge Style

Another one for the history books. From the street fair, to the parade, to the fireworks at the harbour (first time in 30 years), it was once again an – all around great fourth of July weekend. Thanks friends!
July 2, 2009
Fay Bainbridge Park on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Summer already . . .

    The school years zip by even quicker than when I was a kid . . . and here we are in July. Summer is already well underway and I don’t think I even have the lunchboxes packed away. The end of the school year is so busy . […]
June 16, 2009
A home on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Top Ten Cities Most Likely to Bounce Back Quickly in the Housing Market

Yes, we made the list. Some cities are likely to recover more quickly from the housing downturn than others. Forbes magazine has identified the top 10 cities that it believes are poised for recovery by examining unemployment figures, projected gross domestic product from Moody’s Economy.com, and housing affordability data from […]
May 16, 2009
Kayaking on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

10 Free Kid-Friendly Activities on Bainbridge Island

A shot of my family heading out for a kayaking trip off Fort Ward. #8 on the Chamber’s list offree kid-friendly activities.   The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce put this great article together, with the help of some Island Mom’s. An excellent resource for those thinking of moving here […]
May 9, 2009
Seattle PI

Affordable or Not?

An interesting article about the current Seattle market, from the Seattle PI. “Contrary to popular belief, the recent decline in home prices has not resolved the nation’s housing affordability problems,” Jeffrey Lubell, executive director of the Center for Housing Policy, said in a news release. “Working families — including most […]
May 8, 2009
GNO In Winslow by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge Island

Girl’s Night Out in Winslow

Last night was the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association’s 7th Annual Girl’s Night Out. The Pacific Northwest weather gave us all a break from the rain and I had a fun time with friends shopping, eating and supporting the local merchants. We explored the new Sweet Deal location and the new […]
May 6, 2009
A home on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells Real Estate Agent

Pending Sales Up in Kitsap County

Pending sales are up: Pending sales in Kitsap jumped a whopping 43.89% (377 in April 2009 compared to 262 in April 2008) Kitsap is the regional leader by far: Pierce increased 18.92% Snohomish increases by 23.17%, King increased by 9.38% Counties seeing a decrease in pendings: Mason declined by 9.9% […]