BAINBRIDGE BEAT
with Susan Grosten
Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market Report: 2017 Year In Review
CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR As we welcome a new year, let’s explore some dynamics that played out while we marched through the 2017 calendar. Our market saw a decline in the total number of residential sales for each year between 2013 and the start of 2017. Despite healthy buyer demand, the lack of inventory caused […]
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Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2017 Donations
Windermere Bainbridge Foundation 2017 The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $57,050 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2017. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Bainbridge Schools […]
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Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market Report: 2017 Third Quarter
Leaves Fall as the Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market Rises The Big Picture To paint an accurate portrait of the Bainbridge Island real estate market during this autumn season, it’s important to put it in the context of the broader regional economy. Through that lens, things are looking very good. Estimates for September 2016 through […]
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Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market Report: 2017 Second Quarter Review
MID-WAY THROUGH A GOOD YEAR A Bustling Springtime Even though the first quarter of 2017 didn’t start that slowly, it sure felt like it did. But the second quarter was a different story. We were flat-out busy between April and June. There were 141 home sales on Bainbridge during Q2, which was a 31.8% increase […]
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5 Lessons Home Renovations Can Teach You About Yourself
5 Lessons Home Renovations Can Teach You About Yourself I could spend ages talking about everything there is to learn from remodeling your house: the best types of tile for a shower floor, little details that you shouldn’t overlook when remodeling, tips and tricks for finishing a project on time — you name it. […]
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How to Avoid the Most Common Buying and Selling Mistakes
Posted in Buying and Selling by Tara Sharp There’s nothing more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling than buying a home. However, it’s a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. How can you avoid those potential pitfalls […]
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Work Smarter – Not Harder with Smart Home Technology
Posted in Living by Pattie O’Loughlin While still in its infancy, the number of smart home products—devices that let you control lighting, thermostat, or even your crock pot from your smartphone—is rapidly growing. These are products and whole ecosystems that help you control your home via a single iOS or Android app. You can pick and choose your […]
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6 Dramatic Bathroom Makeovers You Won’t Believe
6 Dramatic Bathroom Makeovers You Won’t Believe Posted in Houzz.com and Living by Houzz.com Maybe it’s that 1980s soaking tub with the giant surround, or maybe you’re prepping for resale, or perhaps an overhead flood is to blame. Maybe it’s just time for a change. Whatever the motivation behind them, bathroom renovations are one of […]
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Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2016 Donations
Windermere Bainbridge Foundation 2016 The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $35,200 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2016. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Bainbridge High […]
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