Moving to Bainbridge Island

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 […]
January 19, 2012

Bainbridge Island Real Estate Stats for 2011

2011 Year End Review As real estate agents we entered last year full of optimism and hope that 2011 would usher in numbers far different from what we saw in 2010.  But, by the second quarter we realized there were not going to be any major positive shifts in our […]
December 22, 2011
FHA Loan Limits Restored to $475,00 in Kitsap County.

Kitsap FHA Loan Limits Back Up (again)

FHA Loan Limits Back Up Nov. 18, 2011-Dec 31, 2012 This December HUD confirmed that the 2012 FHA Mortgage Limits have been restored to the higher temporary loan limits effective November 18, 2011 through December 31, 2012.  On October 1st, the loan limits had rolled back to regular numbers, which […]
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 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 […]
November 4, 2011
Fall on Bainbridge Island | Jen Pells | Realtor

More Autumn, Less Fall: Update on the Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market

3rd Quarter Review: A Bifurcated Market In the third quarter, we saw more of the same trends that have been in place since the start of the year. There continues to be a divide between our two primary markets and the line between them is neatly drawn at the $600,000 mark. Properties […]
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. […]