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Live auction to benefit American Cancer Society |
The EastWest Mortgage team hosts “A Night at the Roxy”, a live and silent auction to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Central Kitsap/Bremerton Relay for Life on June 3, at the Roxy Theater, 270 4th Street in Bremerton. The preview starts at 6:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person.
EastWest Mortgage can be reached at (360) 373-0188.
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John L. Scott Poulsbo adds two new agents |
John L. Scott Real Estate’s Poulsbo managing broker, Karen Ramsey, announced the addition of M. Lee Fowler and Ann Hay to her team.
With 15 years of sales support experience in the Northwest yacht sales industry, Fowler will parlay his knowledge about the region and experience in sales to a successful real estate career.
Hay joins John L. Scott Poulsbo after working as a teacher. She is excited to utilize her knowledge of the local school districts towards finding homes for her clients.
Fowler and Hay can be reached at (360) 779-7555.
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Realtor’s Expo set for October |
You’ll find countless learning and networking opportunities, plus over 550 exhibitors at the National Association of Realtors Expo, which has been set for October 28-31 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Take advantage of powerful programs including the Entrepreneurial Excellence Series. Special features include Dr. Phil’s tips for positive living at the General Session. For more information, visit www.realtor.org.
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John L. Scott reports best month ever |
John L. Scott Real Estate Chairman and CEO, J. Lennox Scott, announced that March was the most productive month in the company’s 74-year history.
“We’re on the back side of a power surge that resulted from rising interest rates,” said Scott referring to the gradual increase in interest rates that has been felt since February.
Scott added that whenever interest rates rise, buyers flood the market in the hopes of securing the lowest rate possible, causing a power surge of sales.
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Threat of rising power rates
cause buyers to think green
By J. Lennox Scott |
| All the talk of an energy shortage this summer has people thinking green — green housing that is. In times of low energy supplies and high power rates, the interest in the benefits of environmentally friendly housing spikes. The truth of the matter is that more and more houses being built today incorporate some amount of “green construction,” causing something of a revolution in residential home design... (Full Article) |
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Gregoire signs environmental
building standards bill |
| Gov. Christine Gregoire recently signed the high-performance green buildings bill into law, making Washington the first state to require new public buildings meet high standards of energy efficiency, water conservation and other environmental standards... (Full Article) |
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Local company to offer the new
line of Orvis Log Homes |
| The team at Olympic Log Homes, LLC just returned from the Rocky Mountain Log Homes Distributors Conference in Hamilton, Mont. where they learned about their partnership with Orvis... (Full Article) |
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Gig Harbor and Manchester receive
state loans for sewer improvements |
| Governor Gregoire signed House Bill 1049 into law, approving $155 million in Public Works Trust Fund low-interest loans to finance 64 critical infrastructure projects in 54 jurisdictions statewide... (Full Article) |
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NAHB affirms commitment to green homes |
| At the recent International Builder’s Show, held in Orlando, Fla., the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) renewed its commitment to mainstream home builders who are going green... (Full Article) |
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John L. Scott Real Estate unveils
new foundation Web site |
| J. Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, recently announced the launch of the new John L. Scott Foundation Web site, which is entirely dedicated to the philanthropic efforts of the 74-year old real estate firm... (Full Article) |
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John L. Scott ranks 8th most
productive on two national surveys |
| Following John L. Scott Real Estate’s most successful year in its 74-year history, the Pacific Northwest-based company was recently ranked the eighth most productive independent real estate company in the nation by two national real estate surveys... (Full Article) |
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HPeoples Bank opens new full
service branch in Silverdale |
| Peoples Bank recently announced that it has opened a new, full-service branch in Silverdale. Karin Chester has been hired as branch manager. Barbara Wight, who spent a number of years with First National Bank of Port Orchard, which later became Pacific Northwest Bank before being sold to Wells Fargo, will be assistant branch manager... (Full Article) |
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OPUS announces condo development
to be built on Bainbridge Island
Harbor Square set to break ground this summer |
| Harbor Square, a new condominium and townhome community located just one block from the ferry to downtown Seattle on Bainbridge Island’s Winslow Way, is set to break ground this summer... (Full Article) |
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Governor’s race heading for trial |
| Superior Court Judge John Bridges recently announced the contested 2004 gubernatorial election case will go to trial May 23 and end within two weeks. This allows nine business days for the trial given the Memorial Day weekend... (Full Article) |
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Cable joins EastWest Mortgage Services Inc. |
EastWest Mortgage Services Inc., located at 1921 Wheaton Way in Bremerton, recently announced that Mike Cable has joined the team.
Reach Cable at (360) 373-0188.
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Windermere Port Ludlow adds new associate |
Windermere Real Estate recently announced the addition of sales associate Helena Paneyko-Snelgrove to its Port Ludlow office.
Paneyko-Snelgrove was previously a sales associate with John L. Scott in Port Townsend. She is also a translator/interpreter, business manager, veterinarian, Spanish teacher, and published author. She holds the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation.
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Two local Realtors earns GRI designation |
Jennifer Kilkenny, a sales associate at Windermere Real Estate/West Sound, Inc. and Judy Reets, an associate broker at the Bremerton John L. Scott office, each recently earned the GRI Designation from the Washington Association of Realtors.
The designation is awarded to professional real estate practitioners who complete three 30-hour classes.
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Windermere adds new associate in Port Orchard |
| Windermere Real Estate recently announced the addition of sales associate Gayle Beteag to its Port Orchard office. Beteag had been with Costco Wholesale in California and Washington State for 16 years. Reach Beteag at (360) 876-9600. |
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Charneski to do loan fund management training |
| Kitsap County Community Development Corporation’s Director (KCCDC) and Loan Officer, Jean Charneski, will attend a national three-day training course in early May. A national organization, EDFS is giving the course in Loan Fund Management Essentials in Tennessee on May 4-6. The course covers fund design and management, marketing, loan decision process, pre-closing and loan closing activities, follow up, loan servicing and reporting, and handling delinquent loans. It also provides an opportunity to network with many other Revolving Fund managers. |
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Sheri Loughlin new at John L. Scott in P.O. |
John L. Scott Port Orchard managing broker, Jacqui Curtiss, has announced agent Sheri Loughlin has joined her team.
Loughlin joins John L. Scott bringing with her years of previous experience in management.
The John L. Scott office is located at 1954 Lund Ave. SE, in Port Orchard and can be reached at (360) 876-7600.
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Project will include 90 homes |
A 90-unit development called Madeline Woods has been approved on 20 acres near Central Valley and Fairgrounds roads, adjacent to Woodland Elementary School. The project will include 86 “zero-lot-line,” or connected housing units plus four single-family homes, according to plans approved by Kitsap County Deputy Hearing Examiner Mark Hurdelbrink. Also included are five “open spaces” to be used as children’s play areas with picnic benches and a sports court.
Current zoning, allows up to five units per acre. Because of wetlands, only 8 acres are considered buildable. Mitigation is planned for intrusion into the wetlands. The developer is John Johnson of Poulsbo, who developed Meredith Heights and Kingston Meadows.
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George’s Corner filling out |
| Rite Aid could be the next business to join the burgeoning retail development at the corner of Bond and Miller Bay roads just outside of Kingston... (Full Article) |
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KCAR installs new officers,
board members and award recipients |
| At the Kitsap County Association of Realtors (KCAR) installation and awards banquet held at The Lighthouse in Port Orchard on Jan. 27, The 2005 officers were installed as follows... (Full Article) |
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Habitat For Humanity raising New Hope
and seeking volunteers |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County (HFHKC) has received preliminary plat approval to build its most ambitious project to date, a $1.1 million 18 home Planned Unit Development in Bremerton called New Hope. By September, $350,000 must be raised to keep the construction on this neighborhood on schedule... (Full Article) |
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Westsound Mortgage expands
its Gig Harbor operation |
Westsound Mortgage recently announced the relocation of its Gig Harbor Mortgage origination office to 5775 Soundview Drive, Suite 204C.
“Our new location will allow us to better serve customers in the Gig Harbor market” said Brett Green, SVP/division head for Westsound Mortgage. Following soon will be a full service bank with drive thru.
Westsound Mortgage, a division of Westsound Bank has offices in Silverdale, Bremerton, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, and Port Angeles.
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Jones attends educational conference
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Dave Jones, CRS, of Windermere Real Estate/West Sound, Inc. was one of 1,103 participants who attended Sell-a-bration 2005, the 17th annual educational conference for real estate agents hosted by the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS).
Keynote speakers Howard Brinton, Chris Bird, Dave Liniger and Larry Kendall discussed the future of the real estate profession and how real estate professionals can enhance their businesses by improving negotiating skills and personal communications.
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Abernathy named Realtor of the Year |
Ted Abernathy, associate broker and assistant managing broker of RE/MAX Platinum Service in Silverdale, was recently honored by the Kitsap County Association of Realtors as Realtor of the Year for 2004.
Abernathy was nominated by his fellow colleagues in the industry based on his involvement within the Association of Realtors. He has served as chairperson for both the Association’s Professional Standards Committee, as well as the Grievance Committee.
He has over thirteen years of experience in Kitsap County real estate and specializes in residential real estate and investment properties. Abernathy can be reached at (360) 662-5454.
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TRC completes Bethel Avenue project in P.O. |
Tim Ryan Construction, Inc. (TRC) has completed the new Bethel Professional Building located at 1135 Bethel Avenue in Port Orchard providing over 7,300 square feet of office space.
The building houses the practice of Dr. W. Earl Buchanan, O.D. and Dr. Joseph C. Trull, O.D. of Eyedesigns and the law offices of Henderson, Jones & Short PS.
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Tucker earns certification |
Corey Tucker, lead installer for Sun Select Window Tinting, has been certified as an accredited installer of professional quality flat glass window films, by CP Films Inc. This accreditation acknowledges a demonstrated professional competency level for window film installation.
Sun Select Window Tinting is owned by Stacy Tucker and John Nelson, and can be reached at (360) 698-8468 or at www.sunselectwindowtinting.com.
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Countrywide becomes nation’s largest
mortgage lender and largest servicer |
| Countrywide Financial Corporation, a provider of diverse financial services which operates five mortgage lending offices from Gig Harbor to Bainbridge Island, announced that as a result of a strong focus on its core business of residential lending and loan servicing, it has become the nation’s largest mortgage lender and largest servicer of residential loans... (Full Article) |
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Westsound Home & Garden Magazine
set to debut in April |
| Westsound Home & Garden Magazine, a new, upscale magazine packed with articles, and a presenting medley of ideas on such topics such as redecorating, gardening, landscaping, and entertaining, as well as the latest quality of life trends in Western Puget Sound, will make it’s debut in April. Published by Wet Apple Communications, the magazine will be available in stores and a host of other other fashionable locations from Bainbridge Island to Gig Harbor... (Full Article) |
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Rieland honored as Realtor Affiliate of the Year |
| Chris Rieland, President & CEO of Pacific Northwest Title of Kitsap County, was honored as Affiliate of the Year for 2004 by the Kitsap County Association of Realtors (KCAR) during its recent installation banquet. She was recognized for her dedication through education and service to the community... (Full Article) |
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Penny’s Team Opens In Poulsbo |
| Penny McLaughlin, long time top producing real estate agent has opened a new office in Poulsbo at the corner of Hostmark and Hwy 305 at the old Market Food... (Full Article) |
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Windermere adds 3 in P.O. |
| Windermere Real Estate recently announced the addition of three new associates to its Port Orchard office... (Full Article) |
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B. I. Home & Garden Show set for March 12 |
| The Bainbridge Home & Garden Show will be held on March 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Woodward Middle School on Sportsman Club Road. Admission is $3; Kids under 12 are free... (Full Article) |
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Samuels joins Westsound Mortgage |
| Tim Samuels joins the staff at Westsound Mortgage as a Mortgage Banker. He has earned several awards for excellence from General Motors and brings knowledge in sales. |
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EastWest Mortgage adds new loan officer |
EastWest Mortgage in East Bremerton, recently announced the addition of Jeannette Barber to its team.
Barber brings over 12 years of experience in the mortgage industry, starting in the collection department and ending with her own contract mortgage processing business.
Reach Barber at (360) 373-0188.
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Chris Miller elected to W.A.R. Board of Directors |
Chris Miller of Deschamps Realty and Associates on Bainbridge Island has been elected to the Washington Association (W.A.R.) Board of Directors.
Miller, a full-time Realtor with Deschamps for over 15 years, is also a board member of the Kitsap County Association of Realtors (KCAR) as well as W. A. R.
The 2005 KCAR officers were installed at the group’s annual banquet, which was held on Jan. 27.
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Local Realtor accepts International
Ambassador of the Year award |
| Poulsbo resident Jim Harris, current president of the Washington Association of Realtors (WAR) and past president of the Kitsap County Association of Realtors (KCAR), was recently recognized for his many years of international service in the real estate industry with the International Ambassador of the Year Award. The award was presented to the WAR for its exceptional Ambassador Association relationship with The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand... (Full Article) |
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Additions, appointment and
retirement all announced
by Silverdale Realty |
| Silverdale Realty recently announced to addition of Roni Lane and Rosslynn Lowry as sales associates and the appointment of Susan Doll to the position of office manager... (Full Article) |
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