The designation qualifies her to represent buyers in a real estate transaction.

Benitez graduated from Bremerton High, Olympic College, and most recently from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies.

Padget has a degree in environmental science from Humboldt State University and has spent recent summers doing construction in Hawaii, interning at Rocky Mountain Institute in Arizona, and interning with J.T. Heater Architects in California.

• Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at Key Center Library, 8095 Key Peninsula Hwy. N., in Key Center
• Saturday, Feb.18, at 10 a.m. at the Home Fire Station #3, 1021 Key Peninsula Hwy in Lakebay

   Attending one of these meetings is the only way to obtain a Habitat application. More information is available by calling the Habitat Office at (253) 627-5626. The Tacoma office of Habitat for Humanity will be handling processing for the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula Chapter.

Carver is an Associate Broker with Windermere Real Estate/West Sound Inc. in Silverdale, has also earned the Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) professional designation. She can be reached at (360) 509-5923 or visit www.PeggyCarver.com.

Jennifer Storm and Ray Bridges have joined the Port Orchard Office. Storm is a newly licensed sales associate with a background in customer service and Bridges has been in the real estate business for six months.

Campana brings to the firm four years of experience in all types of residential appraisal work and can be reached at (360) 377-0923 or on his cell at (360) 731-6824.

Reach TRC at (360) 779-7667.

All proceeds will be used to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County and low-income families who need decent and affordable housing in Kitsap County.

All proceeds will be used to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County and low-income families who need decent and affordable housing in Kitsap County.

As an interior redesigner, Anderson works directly with homeowners to enhance both the look and function of interior spaces by rearranging existing furniture, artwork and accessories for maximum impact.

Anderson is a member of Interior Redesign Industry Specialists, an organization for redesigners with members in four countries. For more information, contact Anderson Homes Redesigned at (360) 471-4663 or visit www.AndersonHomesRedesigned.com.

“UBuildIt offers owner-builders the opportunity to be involved in the project without prior experience. Clients save 20 percent or more on the biggest purchase they will ever make,” said Judy Gates. For more information or to set up a free consultation, call the office at (360) 779-8303.

Swan has served as WBMA district director, executive committeeman and Young Westerns Club trustee.

WBMA also announced that Tom Waggoner, owner of Kingston Lumber, was recognized with a Distinguished Dealer Award for outstanding and distinguished service to the building industry.

Gates, and his wife Judy Grannlee-Gates, own both firms.

Joe Gates Construction can be reached at (360) 697-3284 and for more information or to set up a free consultation with UBuildIt-Poulsbo contact Dominique Hofmann at (360) 779-8303.

Elliott had worked as an internal medical specialist for 18 years. He is a Seattle Aquarium docent and also the owner of a soap and candle business.

Simultaneously, she closed on the controversal Kass Crematorium Building located at 3690 W. G Street in Bremerton, and is planning on moving her firm there in late November or early December. Reach EHT at (360) 731-5319.

Industrial condos have attracted fervent investor attention for the last three or four years. Low interest rates and investors seeking alternatives to the stock market are other reasons behind the latest real estate craze, say industry experts...   (Full Article)

Montgomery was previously a child education director with Calvary Chapel in Port Townsend, and is new to real estate.

Sales associates Christy Fancher and Rachel Fancher are both new to real estate.

Sales associate Steve Huzzy who has also joined the firm, was previously a sales associate with Keller Williams in Bellevue.

The project is now into the construction phase, with the foundation work currently underway. Completionis slated for Feb. 2006. Other local contractors/suppliers working on the project include: Sound Excavation, Ace Paving, Bird Electric, Silverdale Plumbing, Advanced Heating, Valley Floors, Architectural Acoustics, Ecklund Drywall & Painting, Kitsap Ready Mix, and Parker Lumber.

The new dental office will be located at 797 NE Riddell Road in Bremerton. Jefferson will move his operations from his current location on Perry Avenue office.

Permitting-in-a-Box is a relatively new offering from InterLocking Software. It provides the same features and functionality as the company's enterprise-level Permitting system but is designed to meet the needs of smaller jurisdictions, such as Florence, which are experiencing a surge in growth and require an effective permit processing system to be put in place immediately and cost-effectively.

The intersection, known as George's Corner, is a Limited Area of More Intensive Rural Development (LAMRID), a zoning designation that allows pockets of commercial growth in an otherwise rural area.

Rite Aid has submitted a development application for the southeastern lot. Frontier Bank is also in line to locate there. Both will go through a public hearing process.

Two other corners of the crossroads are developed, with Albertsons anchoring one corner and Kountry Korner Grocery and Deli the other.

North Kitsap is primed for growth with the development of several large housing projects, including White Horse south of Kingston.

The branch moved from its former location at 645 W. Washington St. and now offers state-of-the-art facilities with plasma screens streaming financial broadcasts, an internet café, and a river rock fireplace.

Stanfield has worked in the restaurant industry for the past eight years.

Kenyon holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington. Both are new to real estate.

Both Kenyon and Stanfield may be reached at 360-876-9600.

Lea Duffy and Ron Easterday have been named senior associates. Duffy leads the firm’s senior housing projects, and Easterday manages community and higher education projects...   (Full Article)

The 10,000 square foot facility was developed with input from dozens of skateboarders working with Ken Mickelsen, city parks director. The park was designed by Miles Yanick and Company of Bainbridge Island.

Reach them in Port Orchard at (360) 874-9600.

Edwards can be reached at (360-271-9765) or stephaniee@johnlscott.com.

The Smiths can be reached at (360) 297-9797.

Larson has gained experience in the real estate profession by working as the office coordinator at Karin Kay Properties since it opened its doors and can be reached at (360) 698-7653.

Goarin formerly worked in property management.

Williams was previously employed by the City of Bremerton and brings a degree in business management to his new position.

John L. Scott’s Kingston office is located at 10948 Highway 104, in Kingston and can be reached at (360)297-7500 or kingston@johnlscott.com.

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Jim Pointer, Kitsap County Manager, was recently promoted to northwest regional title liaison. He has been fulfilling this role for several months but this position became a permanent promotion effective May 25. In his current position Pointer will be directing operations in the northwest region to develop and implement appropriate plans and procedures to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness for all title plants and title production systems...   (Full Article)

Kim has been in real estate lending for four years, speaks fluent Korean and specializes in stated income loans and 100 percent financing...   (Full Article)

NAPMW meets the second Wed. of every month at noon at the Red Lion,
Silverdale. Guests are welcome. There is a guest speaker each month. The July meeting’s guest speaker will be Mayor Carey Bozeman.

Renovation includes modification to two treatment rooms, the creation of an ABA accessible bathroom, sterilization room and new floor coverings and wall treatments to the waiting area and main corridor. The work is being performed on a condensed schedule Dr. Mueller’s clinic will be ready to see patients on July 11.

Tom Devine, previously employed with Williams, Kastner & Gibbs; Dena Swisher, formerly employed with Advanced Medical Imaging and Lynsee Swisher who is new to real estate.

The cost is $95 per person or $380 a foursome and includes: green fees, T-shirt and hat, golf cart, driving range, boxed lunch and a buffet dinner.

For more information or to register, contact KCAR at (360) 692-8852.

Louise has worked with Marie Gallagher and Erin Gallagher Whitson for the last two years and brings experience in relocation, staging, marketing, and interior design to the position. She can be reached at (206) 842-1733 ext. 134, (206) 853-3849 and Florence@cbmckenizie.com.

Bill Elliott, a returning Windermere associate, was a sales associate with the Windermere Kirkland-Yarrow Bay office from 1995-1996; Lisa Stanton, previously a department lead with Staples in Silverdale; and Linda A. Yost, formerly a provider relations representative with Health Net Federal Service-TRICARE in Tacoma.