Home Living 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 […]
Uncategorized 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 […]
Windermere and the Bainbridge Community 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 […]
Quarterly News letters Bainbridge Island Market Report | 2016 Year In Review A Promising Start to the New Year Familiar Themes With regard to the Bainbridge Island real estate market and its year-end numbers, the similarities between 2016 and 2015 are striking. In both years, the market struggled with a lack of inventory and strong demand, while the market trends (that actually began in 2013) continued to […]
Quarterly News letters Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market Report | Q3 in Review Just The Facts Reality Check It’s election season, which means we hear assertions from candidates that sometimes warrant a bit of fact-checking. The same rules apply to real estate. At Windermere Bainbridge Island, we’ve heard a lot of misperceptions and embellishments about the state of our local market. “The bubble is bursting!” “Prices are being […]
Quarterly News letters Bainbridge Island Market Report | 2016 First Half In Review 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 to an abrupt end and we […]
Quarterly News letters Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market Report | 2016 Q1 in Review AN INVENTORY-DRIVEN MARKET 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, […]
Quarterly News letters Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market Report | 2015 in Review 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 perspective.  We are living and […]
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Uncategorized Green Building Resources Residential single family home inventory is very low in Kitsap County this Spring, so people are turning to building as an option. Newer concepts are being explored such as how to build a home where you can age in place, and building green. Here are a few resources for Building Green: American Institute of Architects: […]
Uncategorized Why is home inventory so low? By Nick Timiraos   Associated Press The number of homes for sale fell to 1.82 million at the end of 2012, an 8.5% drop from November. Home sales in December dropped by 1% from November, the National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday, but still stood nearly 13% above the levels of one year ago. […]
Uncategorized 2013 was a good year for Real Estate!         Susan Grosten Admin WORC Sign Out   January 2012 (2) December 2011 (4) November 2011 (5) October 2011 (6) September 2011 (3) August 2011 (2) July 2011 (4) June 2011 (1) May 2011 (5) April 2011 (2) March 2011 (3) February 2011 (2) January 2011 (3) December 2010 (5) November 2010 […]
Uncategorized New Finance Legislation   Susan Grosten Admin WORC Sign Out       Windermere Blog       Posted January 4 2013, 12:52 PM PST by Edward Krigsman How new finance legislation affects home owners, buyers and sellers   Posted inMarket NewsbyEdward Krigsman   Many home owners, buyers, and sellers have been carefully watching the new federal finance […]
Uncategorized 2012 Bainbridge Home Stats Finally, positive news in home stats to share! After 4 years of declining home prices Bainbridge Island, median home prices were UP 6% in 2012. The number of home sales  for the year far exceeded the expectation of most people, topping unit sales well above the high of 2007, but equity has slow to return, […]
Market updates November Sales are looking great on Bainbridge! November sales are looking great on Bainbridge Island! Not only are the number of home sales up 24% to last year, but finally we can say we are seeing a trend in home prices improving-welcome news for many homeowners. Bainbridge Island real estate inventory is at an all time low, both in single family residential […]
Market updates Lending update 11/19/2012 WIndermere  11/19/2012  Lending update From Betty Hugel Windermere     Talk is cheap. And while it is important that negotiations are beginning between President Obama and Congressional leaders regarding the looming "Fiscal Cliff" our country is facing, action is needed as well. Read on to learn more details, and what all of this means for […]
Windermere and the Bainbridge Community Windermere Commitment to Community community Since 2005, Windermere Bainbridge has donated nearly $300,000 to these worthy organizations in our community. Our agents are committed to helping maintain a vibrant Bainbridge Island by supporting groups that make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors. Windermere’s Island roots run deep—for more than twenty-five years we have lived, worked, and […]
Uncategorized Greg Atkinson’s new eatery Marche opens March 17th! Well known local cook book author and  Chef Greg Atkinson will be opening his new eatery “Marche” on March 17th. Located on quaint Madrone Lane in down town Winslow-Bainbridge Island. Located near Bainbridge Performing Arts, and locally owned Directors Art Gallery and Mora Iced Creamery the recently renovated building is warm and inviting while maintaining […]
Uncategorized 2012 Real Estate Outlook January 18th, 2012        An Optimistic Outlook: 2012 Market Insights   by Matthew Gardner This is the time of year when the most frequent question that I am asked is about home prices and which direction I expect them to move during the upcoming year. Over the past three years, I have not made many friends, […]
Uncategorized Bainbridge Island Considers Plastic Bag Ban                                                        I could not believe that our Island disposes of 5-7 MILLION plastic bags per year. For our small population that is an astonishing number. Please stop and think about alternatives.  e mail me at SusanGrosten@Windermere.com and I will supply a complimentary re-usable bag ( one per Bainbridge Island household) so we can begin to make a […]
Uncategorized February Events from BI Chamber of Commerce February 2012   Date Time Event Location   2/1 5:30pm 1st Wednesday Networking Event OfficeXpats, 403 Madison Ave. (2nd floor of The Pavilion), Bainbridge Island.   2/1 5:30pm FIRST WEDNESDAY Networking OfficeXpats, upstairs in the Pavilion   2/2 10am Free First Thursday at KiDiMu Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) 301 Ravine Lane N.E. Bainbridge Island, WA […]