Getting Real Let’s put it on the table right away: Our real estate market didn't perform at the same level in 2018 as it did in 2017. But that does not mean we had an unsuccessful market in 2018; nor does it necessarily mean we should brace for a difficult market in 2019. We just
Fall on Bainbridge Island AUTUMN TEMPERATURES Checking the Thermometer No, Chicken Little, the sky is not falling. It has just shifted from clouds skittering past to a more mellow and peaceful sky. Every day, we hear news about the cooling real estate market but it’s important to consider all the factors that
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Fort Ward, Bainbridge Island A History Lesson The one constant in our real estate market is change. Ten years ago (yes, it has been 10 years!), we were in a very competitive market. Inventory was tight and prices were going through the proverbial roof, setting new highs. Then, in September 2007, that came
The Same Old Tune Even as the birds of springtime sing their new songs of the season, we must hit repeat as we report – once again –on our local market’s low inventory. A lack of available homes continues to dictate what’s happening in Bainbridge Island real estate. On April 1st, there were only 47
Ringing in the New Year Singing a Familiar Song In 2015, we watched as a trend that began in 2012 continued. For the past several years, we’ve had a steady decrease in available homes accompanied by increased values. In 2015 we saw more of the same – or less of the same, depending on one’s
A Market Regains It's Momentum Inventory Continues to Drive the Island Market All in all, 2014 has to be viewed as a very good year for the Bainbridge real estate market. The primary challenge of the year was a lack of inventory, which meant that buyers had too few choices. As we begin 2015, the
Life on the south end of Bainbridge Island has gotten a whole lot cooler! Thanks to Island Cool every Wednesday evening Tracie Marsh will be playing through the summer! Bring the kids and treat em to frozen yogurt – there’s no cover and all ages are welcome! Playing from 6:30-8:30pm; they'll be playing a
Always a good time to be had at Bainbridge Islands annual Rotary Auction! Really its the social event of the season! A great way to catch up with friends and neighbors while getting great deals on everything from balls to garden gnomes. A great place to update your recreational supplies! Every Islander should
The Ebbs and Flows of a Tidal Market Riding the Waves, Up and Down The expression “in like a lion, out like a lamb” seems to apply to our 2013 market. At the end of the first half of the year, we were up an impressive 21% from the 2012 numbers of homes sold. In
