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Prowse donates commission to CAPRI |
| Local Realtor Brenda Prowse, broker/owner of Brenda Prowse Properties in Poulsbo, recently donated $946 to CAPRI (Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center) in Bremerton in memory of her client Colleen Ingalls. The Ingalls family recently sold her home through Brenda Prowse Properties... (Full Article) |
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Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers |
| Habitat of Humanity of Kitsap County is seeking writers to help with grants and publicity. The positions open are... (Full Article) |
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HBA’s new Kitsap Peninsula Builder
Magazine debuts
Annual Parade of Homes guidebook included in special pull-out section |
| Kitsap Peninsula Builder, a brand new free, full color, resource guide published by the Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County (HBA) is aimed at anyone interested in building or remodeling a home. The 84-page magazine hit the streets last week. and is available at banks, real estate offices, and in over 100 street racks wherever the Business Journal is distributed, including all of the ferry terminals, most major shopping areas and select restaurants... (Full Article) |
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I-Code Q&A on BIAW’s website |
| While the International Building Codes (I-Codes) went into effect July 1, questions on the difference between the new I-Codes and the old Uniform Building Code abound... (Full Article) |
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John L. Scott Kingston adds two new agents |
| John L. Scott recently announced the addition of Lynne Prince and Patrice Diehl to its Kingston office. Prince is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University who brings a 20 year background in rental management to her new career as a sales associate... (Full Article) |
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County announces hearing dates
for comp plan amendments |
| Beginning on Aug. 2, the county commissioners will hold a series of public hearings on the proposed changes to the Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan and to consider testimony on the Planning Commission’s findings of fact. They will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the President’s Hall... (Full Article) |
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Windermere adds new associate in Port Orchard |
Windermere Real Estate recently announced the addition of sales associate Tina McKail to its Port Orchard office.
McKail was previously a medical assistant with Seattle Medical Association in Seattle. She may be reached at (360) 876-9600.
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Bainbridge architect and contractor
complete American Marine project
By Michael A. Moore |
| Bainbridge Island based Kirkpatrick Architects and Toilsome Construction have finished work on a new corporate headquarters and main branch for Bainbridge’s American Marine Bank... (Full Article) |
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Gig Harbor makes building
size changes, considers more
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Three years after a proposal was made to nearly double the building size allowed in Gig Harbor’s so-called West Side, the city council recently sealed the change. The district’s Business-2 zone will now allow buildings up to 65,000 square feet instead of being limited at 35,000... (Full Article) |
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Windermere cleans up during 20th
annual Community Service Day |
| Each year, Windermere Real Estate agents and staff from more than 200 offices across the Western United States gather their tools and take on a daylong project to make improvements in their local communities... (Full Article) |
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Two new staffers at Rice Fergus Miller |
| Rice Fergus Miller Architecture & Planning recently hired Reuben Rios and Pamela Morrison to its staff... (Full Article) |
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EastWest Mortgage opens for business |
EastWest Mortgage Services, Inc. is now fully operational and open for business in Bremerton at 1921 Wheaton Way, across from the YMCA.
Hours are currently 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The senior loan officers can also be reached via their cell phones; Doug Theriault (360) 373-0188; Mike Davidson (360) 373-4011; Norm Thompson (360) 731-0858; and Deb Alwine (360) 460-0313.
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General Construction receives award |
The Associated General Contractors of Washington honored 16 member companies at its 19th Annual Safety and Construction Excellence Awards banquet on May 21 at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency Hotel. The prestigious awards recognize the top projects, outstanding safety programs, diversity development, and contributions to the community.
General Construction Company based in Poulsbo received Most Improved Over 150,000 Worker Hours.
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Tom and Terry Klein join John L. Scott on B.I. |
John L. Scott Bainbridge Island broker, Vicki Browning, recently announced the addition of Tom and Terry Klein.
Prior to joining John L. Scott Real Estate, the Klein’s worked for Windermere’s West Sound/Poulsbo office. Terry Klein holds two professional affiliations including the ABR, and GRI designations and is currently working towards a CRS designation.
The Kleins can be reached at (206) 842-5636.
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CFA Silverdale adds new loan officer |
The Silverdale branch of CFA Northwest Mortgage Professionals recently announced the addition of Lisa M. Peterson as a new loan officer.
Peterson, of Port Orchard, is a former advertising executive with The News Tribune in Tacoma. She also worked as a Sales Manager for The North Kitsap Herald in Poulsbo as well as an advertising representative with The Sun newspaper in Bremerton. Peterson is a 1988 Communications School graduate of Washington State University, |
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Windermere adds two in Silverdale |
| Windermere Real Estate recently announced the addition of two new sales associates to its Silverdale office. Sale associate Kathrean Hartley was previously a sales associate with Century-21 in Bremerton. Sales associate Erin Kidder is new to real estate and looks forward to providing quality customer service to her clients. Reach them at (360) 692-6102. |
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Malibu Corp wins first place |
It was an all-star cast at the celebrity golf tournament held on May 20th at Wing Point Golf and Country Club to benefit Humble Abode, a grass-roots organization whose mission is to support people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Keynote speaker was former Washington Redskins and Cougar quarterback, Mark Rypien, who presented the first-place tournament honors to the Malibu Corporation golf team. The Malibu Corporation, a sponsor of the event, is an Island-based General Contracting and Development Firm.
For more information about Humble Abode, call (206) 842-4928 or visit their website at www.HumbleAbode.us.
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Hoffman awarded graduate scholarship |
Kitsap County Association of Realtors (KCAR) recently announced that Marcus Hoffman is the recipient of the 2004 Dave Jones Graduate Realtor Institute Scholarship. Since 1992, Hoffman has worked with KCAR and the local real estate industry on a wide range of issues and is currently serving as an elected Commissioner at Silverdale Water District.
Hoffman can be reached at Reid Real Estate in Silverdale at (360) 308-2233 or mhoffman@reidrealestate.com.
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Senior Real Estate Specialists help
planning in the golden years
By Rodika Tollefson |
| For seniors, buying and selling real estate requires a little more caution. When you’re young, you may have the time to make mistakes but if you’re older, you may not be able to fix them anymore — so planning is crucial. Working with a Senior Real Estate Specialist could make sense especially for those who have special needs with taxes, capital gains, estate planning and other considerations... (Full Article) |
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Kitsap Housing Coalition sets
Affordable/Fair Housing event |
| Kitsap Housing Coalition is holding it’s seventh annual Affordable/Fair Housing Event at the Kitsap Mall’s Center Court on Sat. June 12, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. mini-classes regarding FHA 203K program, the Home Choice program for people with disabilities, and a program describing how to avoid predatory lenders will be offered... (Full Article) |
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Windermere offices adds new associates |
| Windermere Real Estate recently announced the addition of sales associate Jennifer Kilkenny to its Silverdale office; Richard Albertson and Michele A. Van Wyk to its Port Orchard Office... (Full Article) |
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Court delists Oregon Salmon
Washington salmon runs expected to be delisted as well |
| The ongoing battle waged by Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) to force the National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) to remove several Washington salmon runs from listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has scored an important victory... (Full Article) |
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BJC Group completes SSA building |
| The BJC Group Inc. of Port Orchard recently announced the completion of the new Social Security Administration (SSA) office located at the corner of Bucklin Hill Road and Mickelberry Road in Silverdale. The SSA has relocated from its previous location in East Bremerton... (Full Article) |
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KCAR welcomes new members |
The Kitsap County Association of Realtors (KCAR) recently welcomed 7 new members and 6 affiliate members to its ranks.
They are: Joan Courson, Prudential Northwest Real Estate in Belfair; Rose Michelle Daniels, Realty Station Inc. in Bremerton... (Full Article)
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BIAW to file initiative to reform
Workers’ Comp system |
| The Building Industry of Washington (BIAW) has unanimously voted to file an initiative to reform the state’s workers’ compensation system. “BIAW has decided to file an initiative to send a message to the Legislature and the Governor that inaction on this important issue will not be tolerated,” said BIAW President Gary Cronce, a Grapeview homebuilder... (Full Article) |
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John L. Scott ranked 8th most productive
in national survey |
| Following John L. Scott Real Estate’s most successful year in its 73-year history, the company was recently ranked the eighth most productive independent real estate company in the nation based on 2003 sales volume. The company was also ranked ninth in the nation for closed transactions... (Full Article) |
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New government affairs director at HBA |
| Jeff McCormick has joined the Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County (HBA) as its government affairs director. He replaces Samantha Torpey, who recently resigned to pursue other interests... (Full Article) |
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Remodeling trend continues |
| Home remodeling continues to be one of the single biggest investments that Americans are undertaking, with homeowners spending an estimated $130.4 billion in 2003, according to Don Wyatt, owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide in Belfair... (Full Article) |
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State review extended for proposed hospital |
| The state has announced a 30-day extension of its review the Certificate of Need application, for Franciscan Health Care’s proposed hospital in Gig Harbor. It has targeted May 5 as the new decision date... (Full Article) |
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TRC completes improvements
at Clear Creek Center |
| Tim Ryan Construction, Inc. has completed the 3,000 square foot tenant improvement for the HoneyBaked Ham Company & Café, owned by K&S Capital. The new café will be open for business in early May... (Full Article) |
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Silverdale Target has been remodeled |
Target, located at 3201 NW Randall Way in Silverdale has been remodeled to include a pharmacy, Pizza Hut Express, and a food avenue. It has an expanded market and a music and movies department. Target offers Trend Right merchandise, great prices, fast, fun and friendly team members.
Target Silverdale can be reached at (360) 692-3966.
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Windermere’s Port Orchard
office adds new associate |
Windermere Real Estate recently announced the addition of sales associate Gary Bravo to its Port Orchard office.
Bravo was previously the student government president at Olympic College in Bremerton. He is president of the VFW Aux. Post 2669, state Olympic OESD 114 representative, and past United Way representative.
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Ketcheside named to run
Winslow Hardware and Mercantile |
Jeff Ketcheside has been named general manager of the Winslow Hardware and Mercantile store on Bainbridge Island. He officially took over the reins in late February.
The 5,000-square-store is practically an institution on Bainbridge Island, with more 80,000 items for sale and a veteran sales staff of 13 full-and part-time employees, who have earned a reputation for being extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
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ULID 6, rural forest appeal decisions
expected Aug. 9 |
| The Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board is expected to publish its decision on the appeals of Kitsap County&Mac226;s ULID #6 and Rural Forest Lands appeals on August 9. |
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Volunteers needed in May |
| The Liberty Bay Nearshore Project, sponsored by a EPA-319 nonpoint source pollution grant administered by the state DOE, will be collecting its second round of Benthic invertebrate samples May 20 and 21, meeting at Oyster Plant Park in Poulsbo at 6th & Fjord Drive at 10:30 a.m. Volunteers needed and sign up is available on the web at www.libertybayfoundation.com, volunteer@libertybayfoundation.com or contact volunteer coordinator Luis Barrantes at (360) 697-5815. |
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Local Realtor earns ABR designation |
Patricia M. McGuire with John L. Scott Real Estate in Port Orchard has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council Inc. of the National Association of Realtors.
McGuire can be reached at (360) 895-5212 or patriciam@johnlscott.com.
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Wayne Jones joins Chase Home Finance |
Chase Home Finance announced that Wayne Jones has joined Chase as a Sales Manager in its Silverdale office, located at 9564 Silverdale Way, Suite 201.
Jones was a realtor for eight years and has been in the mortgage industry for sixteen years, including positions with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage for nine years, Liberty Financial Group and Washington Trust Bank.
Jones can be reached at (360) 692-9515 or via email at wayne.k.jones@chase.com.
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HBA forms new Developers Council |
| The Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County (HBA) recently formed a new Developers Council. Similar in structure to its highly successful Remodelor’s Council, the council is for developers and development engineers who will work with the HBA to deal with development policy issues with the county, cities and health district. |
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Raught awarded coveted CRS designation |
| Denise Raught, a Realtor with the Port Orchard office of Windermere, has earned the coveted Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. She can be reached at (360) 876-9600. |
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Commissioners hire headhunter
to search for new DCD director |
Kitsap County Commissioners recently approved a contract with a respected headhunting firm to find candidates for the DCD director’s position left vacant by the sudden and unexpected resignation of Kamuron Gurol.
Gurol’s second in command, Cindy Baker, is serving as interim director. The personnel search firm is expected to meet with key stakeholders for input into the process of finding a permanent director. Baker is expected to be one of the candidates evaluated for the position.
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Development group eager
for Locke to be member |
| Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) officials are grinning and wringing their hands with glee following Gov. Gary Locke’s reported announcement that he may embark on a building career... (Full Article) |
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Banner membership growth moves BIAW
up to sixth in national ranking |
| The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), had another banner membership year in 2003 and a quick look at the numbers shows... (Full Article) |
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Realtors welcome new members |
| The Kitsap County Association of Realtors (KCAR) recently welcomed 35 new members to its ranks... (Full Article) |
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Bob the Builder books teach children safety |
| Local Home Builders Associations, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) members and Women’s Councils can now order the 16-page Bob the Builder “Blueprints for Home Safety” activity book that teaches young children about avoiding accidents and injuries in their homes... (Full Article) |
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Nelson earns ABR designation |
Kristi Nelson, Realtor associate with RE/Max Unlimited of Bainbridge Island, was recently awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation.
Nelson was also honored by ranking number 2 overall in her office for 2003. She can be reached at (206) 842-9230 or on the web at www.kristinelson.net. |
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Windermere’s P.O. office adds two associates |
Dennis Rushforth and M. Scott Deese. have joined the Port Orchard office of Windermere Real Estate.
Rushforth was with Rushforth Construction Co. Inc. in Tacoma for 22 years, and has been a licensed massage therapist for four years.
Deese has an extensive knowledge of construction and a background in real estate investing and property management.
Reach both at (360) 876-9600.
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Miles Yanick selected to design
new building in Gig Harbor |
Bainbridge Island architectural firm Miles Yanick & Company has been selected to design the Bayview Building in Gig Harbor. The building will be an addition to the Arabella’s Landing Complex and will provide office space for the adjoining marinas and marine-related retail space. The building features under-building parking, a large pedestrian promenade above the parking and an observation tower for the general public.
Miles Yanick & Company can be reached at (206) 842-6516 or at office@milesyanick.com.
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RE/Max Platinum Services tops
29 agents in 24 months |
In just two years, RE/Max Platinum Services has expanded its agents and its offices and now has branches in Silverdale, and in Poulsbo.
The Silverdale office most recently welcomed Jerry Zumdieck and Ginger Westly while Poulsbo added Nick Klein, Mary Jensen and Jeremy Swaser as new associates. Andy Anderson, formerly with John L. Scott for over 13 years, recently joined the company and will be overseeing administrative functions for the company and its two offices.
RE/Max Platinum Services is owned by Frank and Cheryl Leach.
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