Bainbridge Island Real Estate

February 19, 2012
Multiple Offers on Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells

Multiple Offers on Bainbridge – they’re back

10 Tips for Buyers in Multiple Offer Situations The swift activity in the under $500k market has brought back the multiple offers so commonly seen prior to 2007.   I had my fair share of them in 2011 with buyers.  While some buyers prefer to stay far away from multiple […]
February 10, 2012
Bainbridge Island Weather - looks scarier than it is

Bainbridge Island in the Winter

About the Weather . . . Does it Really Rain All the Time? There is a poster you can buy in souvenir shops in Seattle that we locals find amusing. It says “We Turn the Rain Off When You Leave.”  Kinda true. My parents look at the weather forecast from […]
January 31, 2012
This year the Bainbridge School's Foundation has pledged a million dollars to help bridge the gap.

Bainbridge Schools Foundation – and a look inside our schools

Bridging the Gap The best way to describe what the Bainbridge Schools Foundation does is – bridge the gap.  They bridge the gap between state funding and the amount of money really needed to run a school – and run it well. Since 2006 BSF has been working hard to […]
January 29, 2012
Spring, when many sellers will put their homes in the market, is just around the corner.

How the Dominoes Fall – the process of selling and buying

Sellers are Getting their Houses Ready I have several buyers putting their homes on the market right now in states, far, far away.  They are preparing for their relocation to Bainbridge Island. These buyers often inquire about the PROCESS. The process of timing and orchestrating the sale, and then the […]
December 21, 2011
For Ward on Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells Real Estate Agent on Bainbridge island

New Island Construction an Optimistic Sign

New Waterfront Homes on Lynwood Center Road The national news is reporting good news in regards to housing starts.  Housing starts and new permits jumped to a 1 1/2 year high in November, the highest level since April of last year.  While good news on the nation level is indeed […]
November 26, 2011
Blackbird Bakery Holiday Baked Goods.

5 Reasons to Visit Winslow this Holiday Season

1. Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting | November 26th | 12 to 7pm Kick the season off with the Downtown Holiday Open House. Retailers will be offering a variety of specials. The fun will continue at the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30pm that evening on Madrone Lane. Enjoy […]
November 16, 2011
Buying a home on Bainbridge Island - Jen Pells

Who Is Buying On Bainbridge?

Who Are My Buyers? I am well aware that although my website has a lot of information about Bainbridge, it also has a lot of information about me – blah, blah, blah . . . I think my life is pretty darn normal, but I hope it gives you the […]
October 28, 2011
Persephone Farms at the Bainbridge Island Farmer's Market.

5 Things You Might Not Know About Bainbridge

Farmer’s market happens in the winter too The last outdoor Farmer’s Market is in a few weeks on November 12th, and the market has had a great run this summer and fall. The addition of the local chef’s series added a fun flair to an already enjoyable Saturday morning routine. […]