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Kingston Lumber’s KATZ road show a success |
| Kingston Lumber Millwork and Supply’s KATZ road show held on Nov. 2 was a great success. The morning began with a kitchen cabinet layout and installation demonstration. Following this was a replacement windows and architectural trim demonstration. The final demonstration was circular work on the jobsite. There were approximately 132 in attendance. The follow vendors participated: Senco, Stabila, Windsor One and Bosch. |
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Peninsula Truss Company unveils new web site |
| Peninsula Truss Company announced the debut of its new web site, www.peninsulatruss.com. The site, created by Jennergy Inc. of Poulsbo, features a professionally photographed gallery of local projects supplied by Peninsula Truss, according to Dave Jory, general manager. It also includes helpful information about roof trusses and the extensive extra services provided by the company. For more information, contact Jory at (360) 275-0455. |
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Beam to lead NARPM |
| Janice Beam has been elected president of the Kitsap County chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). Beam is the owner of Realty Station, located in Bremerton.
Other elected officers are: Lindsey Green, vice president, Action Now Property Management; Kate Bode, secretary, Action Now Property Management; and Debbie Pickett, treasurer, Pickett Property Management.
For more information about NARPM, contact Beam at (360) 377-5699.
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Parametrix promotes Denise Ledingham |
| Parametrix has promoted Denise Ledingham to associate director of marketing and business development. Her new role will involve a greater emphasis on supporting business development activities and goals. She will work closely with local office marketing staff as they enhance their support of a more rigorous client steward program within their respective offices. This new role also provides Ledingham the opportunity to coach and mentor marketing coordinators to improve business development pursuits including pre-positioning, proposal, and interview strategies.
Ledingham joined Parametrix more than 7 years ago as the Bremerton office marketing coordinator and then served as the public relations specialist and, most recently, core services manager.
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Peoples Bank names Landis real estate loan rep |
| Patti Lawson-Darling, assistant vice president and real estate loan center manager announced that the bank has hired Kim Landis as real estate loan representative at its real estate loan center located at 10516 Silverdale Way NW in Silverdale.
Landis has over 25 years of financial services experience, 15 of which have been in mortgage lending. In his new position, he will be responsible for offering customers a broad range of mortgage services, including construction, purchase, and refinance loans within Kitsap County. “Kim will compliment our existing real estate lending team in Silverdale,” commented Lawson-Darling. “He will be an integral part of our expanding presence in the Kitsap County Real Estate Market.”
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WBMA names Jeff Swan Distinguished Dealer of the Year |
| Western Building Material Association (WBMA) recently honored Jeff Swan, owner of Evergreen Lumber, Inc. in Port Orchard, as its Distinguished Dealer of the Year. The award is for outstanding service to the building material industry.
Swan is involved the community in different ways, including service clubs such as Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as providing financial support to a variety of local charities, foundations and youth programs.
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TRC completes tenant improvements, expands the Sport Haus |
| Tim Ryan Construction, Inc. of Poulsbo (TRC) recently announced that it has completed the tenant improvement for a new orthodontist office for Dr. Troy Okunami and for H&R Block in Bremerton.
Also, TRC broke ground on the expansion for the Sport Haus located at 19505 7th Ave. NE in Poulsbo Village. For more information, contact TRC at (360) 779-7667.
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RE/MAX Unlimited welcomes Michael |
| Mercury Michael recently joined RE/MAX Unlimited on Bainbridge Island. Originally from New York, Michael was a long time commercial fisherman in Alaska salmon, crab, and herring industries. He carries a 200 ton Captains license, and ran a private charter eco-tour vessel for the last three years with his wife. |
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Post earns ABR designation |
| Dana Post of the Momentum Group of RE/MAX Platinum Services in Silverdale recently completed all necessary coursework to achieve the National Association of Realtors’ designation as an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR).
Post can be reached at (360) 990-0998, (360) 662-5442, or danapost@remax.net.
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Home Tech Wiring reps attend CEDIA conference |
| Home Tech. Wiring, Inc. recently sent representatives to the international CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) conference in Denver, Colo. The purpose of the conference was to increase participant’s knowledge of cutting edge technology.
Home Tech. Wiring, Inc. can be reached at (360) 340-8468 or www.hometechwiringinc.com.
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Sohn earns CCIM professional designation |
| Kinam Sohn, an associate broker, Windermere Real Estate/Wall Street, Inc., Seattle, was awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute, one of the nation’s leading commercial real estate associations.
Sohn was among 426 commercial real estate professionals who earned the designation by passing the Institute’s comprehensive examination, the final element in the designation process.
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Plans for Port Orchard multi-use
downtown building on the drawing board
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Now that the Port Orchard City Council has approved the Downtown Overlay District, plans for at least one new development are a little closer to reality. Even so, it could be another year before the property owners, Rudy Swensen and Ron Rider, can move forward — pending the creation of a new design review board and design review guidelines for the area. The two have been working on their idea for more than three years.... (Full Article) |
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Tweed Business Park now open |
| October 10 marked the grand opening and dedication ceremony of Tweed Business Park at 130 Tweed Lane in Bremerton. The dedication ceremony included a flag salute lead by AnnaLee Todd, Bremerton Chamber of Commerce president, invocation by Carl Glivar, East Bremerton Rotarian, as well as presentations by Mayor Cary Bozeman, Sheriff Steve Boyer, and an emotional address by owner Stacy Tucker, honoring all of those people who have helped and mentored her in her quest to achieve her goals.... (Full Article) |
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TRC finishes projects, wins new contracts |
| Tim Ryan Construction, Inc. (TRC) recently completed the following tenant improvements and contracts.... (Full Article) |
Costco to open at Gig Harbor North,
more retail on the way |
| According to promotional materials, the new Costco in Gig Harbor North is scheduled to open on Nov. 2, meeting a previously announced schedule of opening by Thanksgiving.... (Full Article) |
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Home Tech Wiring announces new web site |
| Home Tech. Wiring, Inc. recently announced the introduction of its new web site www.hometechwiringinc.com. A large selection of photos of work completed is also available. For more information, visit www.hometechwiringinc.com or call (360) 340-8468. |
Anchor Bay Mortgage
welcomes Meghan Kelley |
| Meghan Kelley has joined Anchor Bay Mortgage, located at 7700 Pioneer Way, Suite 202, in Gig Harbor. Her passion for the mortgage lending industry drives her to help match up clients with a loan program that best fits their needs.
Reach Kelley at (253) 857-3686.
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Non-residential construction
still boosting the economy |
| A recent payroll employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows nonresidential construction is still boosting the economy, despite the homebuilding meltdown, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America.
Total construction employment nationwide fell 14,000 in September and was down 1.5 percent compared to September 2006, During the past year, employment in the three nonresidential categories — nonresidential building, specialty trades, plus heavy and civil engineering — climbed one percent. Meanwhile, residential building and specialty trades employment supposedly shed 154,000 jobs or 4.5 percent.
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Chaffey Homes expands into Arizona market |
| Kirkland-based Chaffey Homes, a homebuilder that has built literly thousands of Kitsap County residences, has announced its expansion into the Phoenix-Metro housing market. Chaffey has been building in the Pacific Northwest for over 43 years and currently has four offices in Washington — Silverdale, Tacoma, Kirkland and Mount Vernon. The Phoenix-Metro office will be the first one outside the Pacific Northwest.
“The office in Arizona represents a major step towards our goals of geographic diversification as well as an opportunity to export our special brand of homebuilding,” said Bob Chaffey president of Chaffey Homes. “While the Phoenix market is certainly a very competitive homebuilding marketplace, we feel we’ve identified a strategic opportunity based on our amenity-rich designs and our distinctive site locations.”
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Builders Design Group rolls out new web site |
| Builders Design Group LLC (BDG), a local residential and commercial building design firm serving Kitsap County builders and homeowners since 1991, announced the completion and roll-out of its new web site, www.buildersdesigngroup.com.
The site, created by Jennergy Inc. of Poulsbo, features a professionally-photographed gallery of recent homes and businesses designed by BDG, according to Karen Monaco, Partner.
BDG is located at 4119 Wheaton Way, Suite B, in Bremerton. For more information contact Karen Monaco or Kevin DeRoche at (360) 373-7013.
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Pioneer Architecture relocates
here from Idaho |
| Pioneer Architecture relocated from Sun Valley, Idaho to the Puget Sound area to provide quality, creative residential design services for waterfront homes, problem sites, remodels, and additions. Examples of Pioneer Architecture’s work can be found at www.pioneerarchitecture.com, including projects in Washington and Idaho.
The firm is now focused on serving clients in Kitsap County, including Bainbridge Island; King County, including Mercer Island, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Kirkland; and Pierce County, including Fox Island and Gig Harbor.
Reach the firm at (360) 649-0900.
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Reijnen’s Paradis earns
CSBA professional designation |
| Nicholas Paradis, construction superintendent at The Reijnen Company, has been named a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA) having successfully completed The Sustainable Building Advisor Program through Olympic College. This national certification program is designed to educate builders in effective ways to lower environmental impacts.
The Reijnen Company, builder of custom homes and remodels throughout West Sound, promotes sustainable building processes through its ongoing Built Green commitment.
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Jeff Coombe: Local boy makes good
By Shauna Kroeger |
| A small quaint house sits on the edge of Dyes Inlet. Outside, perched up next to the door where a traditional open/closed sign should be, hangs a stoplight, the green light lit up. Inside sits Jeff Coombe, owner and sole propriator of JCM Property Management.... (Full Article) |
Real estate competition heats up
on the Key Peninsula
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Five years ago, the somewhat remote but beautiful Key Peninsula was home to one real estate agency, which has served the community for many years. Now, perhaps in a sign of what is yet to come to this rural area, three major names in real estate, as well as a small firm, are competing for the market.... (Full Article) |
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Property owners prevail in Supreme Court |
| In a strong 8-1 decision, the Washington State Supreme Court has ruled the Growth Management Act (GMA) does not require mandatory buffers along streams and rivers. The Court also ruled the GMA only requires that local jurisdictions “protect” critical areas, not “enhance” them, and that the GMA does not require local governments to impose mandatory riparian buffers.... (Full Article) |
Bainbridge Island condominium developer files for bankruptcy
By Shauna Kroeger |
| A pyramid scandal left at least 57 investors waiting anxiously for their returns after a key corporation involved in the business deal filed for bankruptcy in July this year.... (Full Article) |
Joe Gates Construction named
one of top 50 Northwest remodelers |
| The September issue of Northwest Home and Garden has named Joe Gates Construction, Inc. as one of the top 50 remodelers in the Northwest, covering firms from Vancouver BC to Portland Ore. and are the only West Sound/Peninsula area remodelers to be included.... (Full Article) |
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings
expands product offering |
| Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings has recently added a new line of carpet that is a breakthrough in the industry in regards to the amount of time it takes to select carpet.... (Full Article) |
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Coldwell Banker wins Inman Innovator award |
| Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC recently announced that it had won an Inman News Innovator Award in the brokerage/franchise category. Inman News is recognized within the industry as the leading independent real estate web site and media news service.
Coldwell Banker was honored for its work with streaming video on its Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com, integration of neighborhood amenities into satellite mapping on the web site, use of widget technology with its enhanced Personal Retriever and industry-first efforts into the 3-D virtual world of Second Life.
Participating Coldwell Banker companies located on the Kitsap Peninsula include Park Shore Real Estate in Port Orchard, Swanson Realty in Kingston, McKenzie and Associates with offices in Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island and Hawkins-Poe in Gig Harbor.
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Selby Design, Ltd. debuts new web site |
| Selby Design, Ltd., located in Grapeview, recently debuted its new Web site www.selbydesignltd.com.
Featured are home and remodels under construction as well as completed homes. Selby has been designing custom homes and remodeling homes in Kitsap, Mason and Pierce counties for over 17 years.
Selby Design Ltd. can be reached at (360) 275-6550.
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Erin Rockery earns certified
Aquascape Contractor title |
| Gig Harbor-based Erin Rockery has recently completed the application process and has been awarded the distinction of Certified Aquascape Contractor (CAC) by Aquascape, Inc. Over 300 contractors across the continent make up this elite group of water garden builders.
All CACs are required to attend continual training and education seminars and maintain a proven record of outstanding work and dedicated customer service. In order to become a Certified Aquascape Contractor, a company must complete an in-depth application that includes referrals, photographs of completed ponds and general questions about the business and water garden philosophy.
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Shuttered Gig Harbor restaurant
site will change uses |
| The landmark Harbor Inn Restaurant in downtown Gig Harbor will reportedly soon have a new use. The restaurant was closed earlier this year following the owners’ decision to retire. The Drohan family has owned and run the restaurant for more than three decades. The new owner’s plans include converting the main floor to a Starbucks coffee shop and retail store. |
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Northwest Millwork & Door now FSC certified |
| Northwest Millwork & Door Co., located in Kingston, is now Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. FSC is a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forest. Northwest Millwork and Door is the first manufacturing company in Kitsap County to receive FSC chain-of-custody certification for their milling and cabinetry shop that utilizes FSC-certified products.
Reach Northwest Millwork & Door Co. at (360) 297-0802, nmillwork@aol.com or visit www.nwmillworkanddoor.com.
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“Green” houses not just for plants
By Chris Fitzgerald |
| According to a recent study done by the National Association of Home Builders, “The average size of homes offered in the next decade will most likely go against a trend of the last several decades: They will stay about the same size.... (Full Article) |
Bainbridge Hearing Examiner charged
with ex parte communications |
| A lawsuit in Kitsap County, recently moved to Federal Court, has spawned a motion before the City of Bainbridge Island to recuse Hearing Examiner, Meredith Getches. The examiner has been hearing an appeal on a Notice of Violation issued by the City of Bainbridge Island to property owner, Jeffrey Sneller, for the permitted clearing of a wetland... (Full Article) |
Efforts under way for new
North Mason hospital district
By Rodika Tollefson |
| Harrison Medical Center plans to open a new health clinic in Belfair that would include an urgent care center. Harrison staff are in discussions with developers and other stakeholders to identify an existing building that could be remodeled, but have not ruled out the idea of building a new one.... (Full Article) |
Kitsap County’s hot real estate market
is cooling off |
| The latest annual revaluation of Kitsap County properties shows that our area’s hot real estate market is cooling off slightly. “While most property owners have seen their assessed value increase by greater than 20 percent in each of the last two years, this year’s increase will typically be in the 8–11 percent range.... (Full Article) |
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Top 10 reasons to remodel green |
| Remodeling a home green is easier than you think. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is celebrating the launch of its Green Remodeling program by educating homeowners about reasons to go green.... (Full Article) |
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More Ameriquest money due to state residents |
| Attorney General Rob McKenna and Scott Jarvis, director of the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), announced that more than 12,000 Washington residents are eligible for an estimated $9.1 million in restitution from Ameriquest Mortgage Company and its related companies.... (Full Article) |
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DCD assistant director leading by example |
| Jeff Rowe-Hornbaker, the Assistant Director of Kitsap County Department of Community Development (DCD), recently took the concept of Low Impact Development (LID) to another level. He had pervious concrete, one of the mainstays of LID, poured for the driveway in his East Bremerton home.... (Full Article) |
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Environmentalists team up with developers |
| While it often seems that land developers and conservationists are on opposing sides, local organizations and businesses are working together to find solutions for smart, environmentally-friendly development.... (Full Article) |
Kathleen Knuckey joins
First Federal Savings & Loan |
| First Federal Savings & Loan Association announced recently the addition of Kathleen Knuckey as a residential loan officer. She will be responsible for originating and processing residential loan transactions, working out of the Port Townsend First Federal Branch at 1321 Sims Way.... (Full Article) |
Viking Bank named preferred lender
by Nickel Bros. House Moving |
| Viking Bank has embarked on a new mortgage program to help home buyers “recycle” an existing home and move it to a new location, announced Dana D. Giove, vice president and mortgage manager at Viking Bank.... (Full Article) |
Realtors endorse, invest in initiative
allowing simple majority levy approval |
| The Washington Association of REALTORS has endorsed EHJR 4204 and contributed $10,000 to the campaign for the measure.... (Full Article) |
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Silverdale listed in best places to live |
| CNNMoney.com recently released its “Best Places to Live” list and has rated Silverdale number 99th out of 100.... (Full Article) |
Joe Gates Construction tops
in statewide remodeling competition |
| Poulsbo-based Joe Gates Construction, Inc., was honored in June with the Remodeling Excellence Award (REX) presented by the Building Industry Association of Washington.... (Full Article) |
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