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Affordable housing event set for Kitsap Mall |
| Finding your way home, the Kitsap Housing Coalition’s annual affordable/fair housing event, will be held June 8 at the Kitsap Mall... (Full Article) |
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Broker and associate earn ASP designation |
| Frank Leach, broker /owner of RE/Max Platinum Services, which has offices in Silverdale and Poulsbo, and Linda Wood, a sales associate with the firm, were both recently among the first agents in Kitsap County certified as Accredited Staging Professionals... (Full Article) |
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Coldwell Banker recognizes Bainbridge Island office |
| Agents at the Bainbridge Island office of Coldwell Banker McKenzie Associates as well as the company itself were recently recognized by the real estate franchise at its 2002 international business conference. For the fourth year the agency was also designated at a Premier Office based on its productivity in 2001... (Full Article) |
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Pair joins Windermere in Port Orchard |
| Windermere Real Estate recently announced the addition of two sales associates to its Port Orchard office: Renee Lavin, who previously worked in home health care, and John Ready who served in info-tech with Safeway Inc. in Bellevue. |
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Ryan Construction to complete project |
| Tim Ryan Construction, Inc. (TRC) is scheduled to complete the phase II of their office building located at 19301 8th Ave. NE, Poulsbo in July. The tenants will be Land Title Company and Heller Wiegenstein PLLC. Contact TRC at (360) 779-7667. |
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Hubbs Joins JLS in Silverdale |
Tanya Hubbs, who is new to real estate sales, recently joined the Silverdale office of John L. Scott Real Estate. She brings over eight years experience in the hospitality industry to her new profession. She also volunteers for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, American Cancer Society and Kitsap Mental Health.
Hubbs says that she chose John L. Scott in part because she purchased her own home from the company and had a very positive experience.
She may be reached at (360) 698-8135 or thubbs@johnlscott.com.
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Smart renovations bring return on investment
By J. Lennox Scott, Chairman
John L. Scott Real Estate |
| According to a recent study done by the National Association of Home Builders, 41% of home owners said that they decided to undergo a remodeling project in an effort to increase their home’s value. Remodeling projects of all shapes and sizes are extremely common among home owners, yet only some actually reach the desired goal of increasing a home’s worth. There are several factors to consider before beginning renovations, regardless of size or cost. A little foresight can help... (Full Article) |
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Building “Green” means building healthy
homes and a healthy environment
By Stephen Kaczor |
| The Kitsap County Home Builders Association (HBA) was among the first trade associations in the nation to launch a program to promote building green. “Our local Kitsap Home Builders is recognized as a national leader in green building and development,” says the association’s Executive Vice President Art Castle. So what is building green, in simple terms? According to Castle, it’s “…using environmentally friendly building materials, methods, and practices.” Green building provides homes that are cost effective; protect the health and well being of residents, and preserves resources and the environment... (Full Article) |
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Bainbridge commercial real estate
market looking stronger
By Kevin Dwyer |
Despite a stagnate local economy and the celebrated fall out of Zentix and the Health Performance Center, the commercial real estate market on Bainbridge Island is about to lift off.
More than a half-dozen multi-use and industrial/warehouse projects are in the planning pipeline. The optimism appears to fly in the face of a commercial, retail and office island vacancy rate that is reaching historic proportions... (Full Article)
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Class set for Kitsap property managers |
| The Kitsap County Chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) will sponsor a property management class, “Tips of the Trade,” in conjunction with Clover Park Technical. The class will be held May 30, at the WestCoast Silverdale Hotel from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m... (Full Article) |
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Trio joins John L. Scott on Bainbridge Island |
The John L. Scott office on Bainbridge Island recently welcomed three new agents.
Jenifer Shipley is an experienced real estate professional who has worked in the industry for over eight years. At one time she also owned a property leasing and management company, as well as an interior design business... (Full Article) |
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Kingston Lumber adds new door,
window and millwork facility
Name is changed to reflect new emphasis |
| Kingston Lumber, a longtime fixture on Highway 104 as you come into town, has a new name and a greatly expanded product line. The firm is now known as Kingston Lumber Millwork and Supply... (Full Article) |
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Bainbridge Home Tour set for May 11 |
| The Bainbridge Island Home Tour, a 13-year tradition and an annual flourish, will be held May 11. The one-day self-guided tour will showcase an array of eclectic, innovative, and sumptuous styles and living situations tailored for families and individuals. There are waterfront, wooded, in-town and hillside dwellings in this year’s mix, displaying the many layers of Island Beauty... (Full Article) |
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Property managers broker’s license revoked |
| The Department of Licensing (DOL) recently revoked the real estate broker’s license of the owner of a Gig Harbor property management firm, which has a number of clients in Kitsap. At least 102 properties were affected by the revocation. DOL has sent a notice to all property owners on record regarding the revocation, and property owners were advised to contact the company to secure deposits held in trust accounts... (Full Article) |
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Affordable housing event set for Kitsap Mall |
| Finding Your Way Home, the Kitsap Housing Coalition’s annual affordable/fair housing event, will be held June 8 at the Kitsap Mall... (Full Article) |
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Windermere adds pair in Poulsbo |
Windermere Real Estate/Westsound Inc., recently announced the addition of the following associates to its Poulsbo-North Kitsap office:
Associate Broker Jim P. Harris has previously been an associate broker with the Silverdale offices of Prudential and John L. Scott. He is also a past president of the Kitsap County Association of Realtors... (Full Article)
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Lender wins national reinvestment award |
| First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles, which has an office in Poulsbo, recently received special recognition as the winner of the Federal Reserve/Federal Home Loan Banks’ 2002 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Award in the Lending Category... (Full Article) |
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Eagle Mortgage rewards top producers |
Eight people were recently inducted into the Eagle Home Mortgage Presidents’ Club during a 7-day Mexican cruise. Roger Nance, Cassie Webb, Mike Dubos, Lora Holtz, Val Hawryluk, Jennifer Nance, Kym Mason and Jerry Meneses all were honored with membership in the group and recognized for high performance and customer service.
Eagle Home Mortgage in Silverdale is the top lender in the county for new construction, resale and FHA/VA loans. For more information contact Val Hawryluk at (360) 535-6000 or hawrylv@eaglehomemortgage.com.
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