9-6-2002
Lawsuits threaten to shut down
Washington’s condominium construction
By J. Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO, John L. Scott Real Estate
Homeownership opportunities throughout Washington State are being threatened — and the culprit is an epidemic of unnecessary lawsuits for construction defects. This rise in homeowner association lawsuits has caused insurance companies to put a halt to writing policies for condominium developments...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
What does the Housing Authority actually do?
The question is often asked, “What exactly is the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority does?” The answer is that the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority (KCCHA) creates partnerships with social service agencies, banking institutions, local governments, state and federal governments and other community groups to address the housing needs in Kitsap County...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
What does a Realtor do for that commission?
By Lee Avery, President, Kitsap County Association of Realtors
When one is considering making a huge decision such as purchasing a home, you need to be sure that you receive the best advice and information you can get. A Realtor is a person who, by Washington State law is “to be loyal to the buyer and will take no action adverse or detrimental to you as the buyer...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
Silverdale’s empty big boxes slowly but surely filling up
Kitsap Sports expanding into Homelife space
Rumors flying about HomeBase site and new tenants at Kitsap Mall
By Beth Taylor
Don’t hang out the “No Vacancies” signs yet at the county borders, but retailers in Kitsap County are busily snapping up real estate and spreading their wings at other existing locations...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
Author debunks the myth of “Smart Growth”
According to Randall O’Toole, senior economist with The Thoreau Institute, the concept of “Smart Growth” would be a good thing — if it worked...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
Planning Commission has direct say in Kitsap’s future
Members represent many views of population at large
By Temple A. Stark
Though the Kitsap County Planning Commission passes final votes on to county commissioners, its collective view can influence the look, shape and direction of the county...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
B.I. Council puts hold on new subdivisions
Reacting to a state Supreme Court decision striking down one city’s open-space requirements, the Bainbridge Island City Council recently cast a unanimous vote to impose a moratorium on subdivision applications until it determines how to deal with the new ruling...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
New housing market squeezed, no relief in sight
By Temple A. Stark
Kitsap County has 111,348 real property tax parcels.

All construction developers need to do is fill up the vacant ones. They are doing that maybe too well, according to Art Castle, executive vice-president of the Kitsap Homeowner’s Building Association...   (Full Article)

9-6-2002
A day in the life of a Real Estate agent:
Name-dropping, first impressions
Judy Davey finds freedom and flexibility on the job
By Temple A. Stark
It’s safe to say Judy Davey is house-trained.

Davey spends her waking hours as a real estate broker for Windermere Real Estate. It’s a job she moved into shortly after migrating from southern California. When she set up shop, her pets followed...   (Full Article)

9-6-2002
Law of supply and demand is ruling
local real estate market with an iron fist
Shortage of inventory and lots driving Kitsap prices sky high
By Lary Coppola
“Supply and demand.” That simple phrase, echoed by every single real estate professional we talked to, is the key to Kitsap’s current real estate market...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
Million dollar property sells in North Kitsap
Teri Hewson of John L. Scott Real Estate in Poulsbo recently listed and sold a property in with a price in excess of $1 million — $1.2 million to be exact. The property was Hood Canal waterfront, and included a 6,000 square foot home on five acres...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
Castle earns national recognition
Art Castle, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Kitsap County (HBA), has been certified as a Building Industry Association Executive (BIAE) by the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Executive Officers Council...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
Park Shore Real Estate celebrates 20 years
with Coldwell Banker
Coldwell Banker Park Shore Real estate recently received congratulations and a thank you for the franchise company’s president and CEO Alex Perriello for its 20-year affiliation with Coldwell Banker...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
Prowse donates to StandUp for Kids
Brenda Prowse, Broker of Brenda Prowse Properties in Poulsbo, recently donated $1,305 to StandUp for Kids. Carol Peart accepted the donation on behalf of the Bremerton Chapter of the organization. The donation represents a portion of Prowse’s commission earned from the recent sale of a client’s home in Silverdale...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
Five new agents join Windermere
Windermere/Westsound Inc. recently announced the addition of five sales associates to its Poulsbo-North Kitsap and Bremerton offices...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
John L. Scott honored with top tech award
John L. Scott Real Estate, which operates six offices in Kitsap County and one in Gig Harbor, was recently honored with the prestigious Inman Innovator Award as the “Most Innovative Real Estate Company” in the nation. The award was presented at a recent national technology conference held in San Francisco. The highly coveted Inman Innovator Award is bestowed by Inman News, the real estate industry’s largest online news source and is considered the industry’s highest honor in real estate technology...   (Full Article)
9-6-2002
Triton Construction opening in Port Orchard
Triton Construction Services, Inc. is opening an office in Port Orchard. President and CEO Tom Sorensen has a degree in Construction Management, and over 20 years of Construction experience in Commercial construction, Tenant improvement, Project management and Residential building. Reach the company at (360) 871-1495 or tomcsorensen@hotmail.com.
9-6-2002
Key Peninsula Windermere office makes donation
Sales associates and staff at Windermere Real Estate’s Key Peninsula office recently teamed up with the Windermere Foundation to donate $300 to offer scholarships to children to attend the summer camp programs offered by Children’s Home Society.
9-6-2002
Bergan joins John L. Scott
Bob Bergan, a newly licensed agent, has joined the Silverdale office of John L. Scott Real Estate Bergan brings a number of years of sales experience in the grocery industry to his new profession. Reach Bergan at (360) 698-8102.
9-6-2002
Franco joins Washington’s 1st Choice Real Estate
Well known Central Kitsap Realtor Wayne Franco, CRS, GRI, has joined Washington’s 1st Choice Real Estate.

Franco, who has been in the business since 1980, spent the past eight years with the Silverdale office of Windermere Real Estate and the prior 15 years with Spot Realty. He is also known in the local music scene for his prowess as a professional Bluegrass musician.
Washington’s 1st Choice Real Estate is located in Silverdale above the Yacht Club Broiler Restaurant. Franco may be reached at real@silverlink.net.

9-6-2002
KCFCU names Haley to real estate post
Kitsap Community Federal Credit Union (KCFCU) has named Michael Haley as its Director of Real Estate. A native of Kitsap County, Haley joins the Credit Union with 30 years of mortgage lending and construction finance experience.

Senior Vice President of Lending, Brett Jourgenson stated, “Mike’s extensive experience will be a real asset as he develops new programs for our members.”