12-15-2000
2001 HBA officers and directors installed
Association honors its own at annual banquet
The Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County recently installed its 2001 officers and honored its own for the past year at its annual installation banquet which was held on Dec. 1 at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Houk new at Lighthouse Cove
James T. Houk, who brings over 30 years of experience to Lighthouse Cove Property Management, has joined the Silverdale firm as the office manager and partner...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Snyder, Taylor, tops in state for Prudential
Judy Snyder and Terry Taylor, two agents in the Port Orchard office of Prudential Northwest Real Estate, have earned the two top spots for overall production...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Enhancing the home ownership experience

By J. Lennox Scott, President - John L. Scott Real Estate
Second in a series – Last issue I began a series on enhancing the overall home ownership experience...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
NAR names industry’s top 25 leaders
J. Lennox Scott named as one of industry’s most influential people
People usually judge the most influential real estate professionals as those that qualify for the title or “top performer” along with a few industry group leaders...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Equity losses anticipated
Low down home loans cited In Freddie Mac study
The average amount of equity American homeowners have in their houses has been seriously compromised due to low-down mortgages and home-equity loans according to a study...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Gallup joins Pacific Northwest Title
Cheryl Gallup recently joined the staff of Pacific Northwest Title as an account executive. She will be working with real estate professionals throughout the county...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Captain Voice joins RE/Max at Agate Pass
Captain Voice, AKA Mike McLaughlin, has joined the firm his wife, Penny McLaughlin owns, RE/Max Unlimited North...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
HBA uses GMA to challenge B.I. over density issue
The Home Builders Association of Kitsap County (HBA) appealed recent a ordinance the City of Bainbridge Island enacted to the Growth Management Hearings Board...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Quadrant Homes joins “Green Builder” program
The state’s largest home builder, Bellevue-based Quadrant Homes, hopes the company’s early participation in the environmentally-conscious Built Green program will encourage other local builders to follow suit...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Hagen signs on with Homes & Land
Poulsbo resident LeeAnn Hagen has joined the staff of R.W. Woolsey & Associates, publishers of Homes & Land and Home Guide magazines...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
New Children’s Hospital Guild in Kingston
The Kingston Children’s Hospital Guild is the newest member of the Children’s Hospital Guild Association. It will conduct fundraising activities to benefit the hospital’s Uncompensated Care Program...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
HBA announces scholarship winners
The Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County (HBA) recently announced its 2000 HBA Scholarship recipients. Annually, the association of 370 plus local builders and construction related firms awards scholarships to students planning on continuing their education in construction or related fields...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Norem joins Coldwell Banker
Longtime Port Orchard real estate broker Arnie Norum has joined the staff of Coldwell Banker Park Shore Real Estate. Norum has a long history in both the South Kitsap community and in real estate circles...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Kitsap Mall debuts kids play area
Just in time for Christmas shopping, Kitsap Mall has opened Periscope Place, a play area for children which is located at the north end of the mall...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Phil and Mary Broms sign on with RE/Max
Phil and Mary Broms recently joined the Poulsbo office of RE/Max Unlimited North. The well-known pair had been with another local office since the mid- 1990s. Phil Broms joined that firm in 1993 and Mary Broms two years later...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
CB Richard Ellis for sale?
Company said to be considering offer
Is CB Richard Ellis Services Inc. seriously considering a buyout offer? One was reportedly made recently by Blum Capital Partners LP...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
County set to review impact fees
Kitsap County has begun the process to review the impact fees it imposes on builders of new homes...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
Bainbridge office complex changes hands
The Ericksen Avenue Office Park, an award winning four-building complex located at 355-385 Ericksen Avenue on Bainbridge Island, was recently sold...   (Full Article)
12-15-2000
GayHomes.com plans expansion
GayHomes.com is a new Web site specifically designed to assist gay and lesbian home buyers. It expects to be online in 49 cities by the end of this year and will soon be launching a national advertising campaign...   (Full Article)