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Poulsbo Place is the award winning, master-planned community in the heart of the famed waterfront village of Poulsbo, Washington.

Designed in traditional Craftsman style, the architecture compliments the picturesque community of ‘Little Norway’ with its rich Scandinavian heritage.

Poulsbo Place is situated near the waters of Liberty Bay, a popular destination for area boaters and tourists, and is only a short walking distance to a wide variety of restaurants, bakeries, antique shops, clothing boutiques, book stores and gift shops.

As a licensed professional real estate broker, I view a lot of properties throughout Kitsap County, and into portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties, as well. Every once in a while, you come across a home that really stands out from the rest – one where location, condition, and price all combine together to achieve a truly amazing value.

Such is the case with this charming home in popular Poulsbo Place:

148 NE Sugar Maple Place, Poulsbo, WA 98370 

NWMLS #203093 provided courtesy of Teri Hewson of John L. Scott

The homes in Poulsbo Place aren’t for everyone. They appeal to a very select group of highly discerning Buyers. Though the lots are small, and the homes packed in closely together, nonetheless the close walking distance proximity to Front Street in Poulsbo and the Marina on Liberty Bay, makes this exclusive community highly desirable among Buyers, both old and young.

Senior residents like the professional yard and lawn maintenance provided through the Poulsbo Place Homeowners Association dues. Young urban professionals appreciate the cool, hip environment, and convenient accessibility to the Bainbridge Island ferry.

For more information about homes for sale in Poulsbo Place or other residential properties in Kitsap County WA, contact Rich Jacobson, Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Professional.

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Keller Williams West Sound, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail:  kitsapagent@gmail.com

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The following is a brief overview and analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington for February 2012, provided by Rich Jacobson of Keller Williams West Sound Realty, in Silverdale, WA.

• Properties currently active on the market:  1457
• Properties closed in the last 180 days:  1167
• Average Sales Price:  $ 269,892
• Average List Price:  $ 277,568
• Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 97%
• Average Days on Market: 127
• Sales Pending this Week: 58

Poulsbo WA statistics separately: (Area 166)

• Properties currently Active on the market:  98
• Properties closed in last 180 days:  78
• Average Sales Price:  $301,102
• Average List Price:  $308,274
• Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 98%
• Average Days on Market: 141
• Sales Pending this week: 5

Though we are at our traditionally slow time of the year, there is a surprising amount of brisk Buyer activity throughout the area. Regardless of the current economic doldrums, there are always great opportunities for someone. Mortgage rates remain incredibly low and short sales/bank-owned properties offer some super affordable deals!

For all the latest mortgage rate quotes, go to The Mortgage Porter

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN KITSAP COUNTY WA NOW?

In his classic novella, ‘Of Mice and Men,’ Nobel prize winning author John Steinbeck immortalized the quote:

“The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”

My brokerage, Keller Williams West Sound Realty, had just signed a 5-year lease for office space here in Silverdale WA. The tenant improvements were slated to begin on Monday January 9th. On the afternoon of January 8th, a fire broke out in a tanning bed at The Desert Sun Tanning Salon. Within just a few short hours, the entire building at Town Centre Plaza at the corner of Silverdale Way and Ridgetop Blvd.  lie in waste, including popular coffee hang-out Forza, and the space we had negotiated to lease next door!

Unlike many of the other tenants whose businesses were destroyed, we were simply inconvenienced/delayed for a short  period of time. Keller Williams West Sound is committed to establishing a presence here in Kitsap County WA. And as such, we currently plan to wait until a new building is constructed at the same location and re-negotiate a lease for space next to the new Forza’s. In the interim time frame, we will identify some temporary office space to use until the new building is complete. Stay tuned!

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Windermere Real Estate, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail:  kitsapagent@gmail.com

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Welcome to 9009 Martin Avenue in Silverdale Washington

NWMLS #310096  ~  $429,950

This nearly 4000 square foot 4BR 4BTH home is situated on a near 1/2 acre lot in peaceful Silverdale Highlands and backs up to seasonal creek. The Main Level Open Great Room boasts a gourmet island kitchen with over 700 sq. ft. of granite counters, deep sink, breakfast bar, all stainless appliances including double convection oven, extensive custom cabinetry with pull-outs and built-ins; Formal Dining area with French Doors to BBQ deck; and a sunken Living Room with River Rock Wood Burning Fireplace.

A Large Upper Level BR could easily become a 2nd Master. The Lower Level Master Suite has French Doors leading out to your private deck. 3 of the 4 bathrooms have been recently remodeled with quality materials and workmanship. And if you need extra storage space, this is the home for you!

For the mechanically inclined, there is an 860 sq.ft. heated insulated shop space with full length workbench and saw that conveys.  Separate entries to both the shop and lower level. The home is heated by efficient Radiant heat. Cedar siding (painted in 2010), concrete tile roof, and Anderson windows and doors throughout are just some of the many features of this incredibly well-built custom home.

Silverdale Highlands is one of the older, more established neighborhoods in Silverdale WA. The home’s location offers quick and convenient access to award-winning Central Kitsap schools, area shopping, and local Navy bases.

For more information, go to my Keller Williams West Sound Contact Page Kitsap County WA Homes

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Keller Williams West Sound, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com

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There is great excitement in the real estate air here in Kitsap County WA!

Keller Williams West Sount Realty has recently signed a 5-year lease for space next door to Forza in the Town Centre Plaza in Silverdale WA. Tenant improvements are underway with a Grand Opening slated sometime in late February to early March.

The Keller Williams Real Estate Hub in Kitsap County WA will be a relatively new concept in retail real estate office space, offering a consumer-centric, technology-driven resource center for new & current area residents.

It will also provide an efficient wireless technology environment for agents/brokers to connect and quickly accomplish work-related tasks.

Roughly a third of the space will be dedicated to providing technology tools and resources for consumer clients. Everything relating to real estate and living life on the Kitsap Peninsula will be readily available, including information on area schools, local businesses, current events, recreational attractions, etc.

Discounts & coupons for products/services will be made regularly available through partnerships with local businesses.

A computer/monitor station will be available for visitors to perform their property searches and print out information from the Internet.

Another section of the space will offer high counter work stations where agents/brokers can plug in their laptops, tablets, or mobile devices, connect to the Internet Wi-fi, print up contracts, scan/email documents, etc..

A small private conference room will offer agents/brokers additional space to meet with their clients.

This location offers great visibility exposure and high traffic potential. Forza and the surrounding businesses in the Town Centre Plaza are very popular with area residents, including the new Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse and the new Blu-Berry Frozen Yogurt.

If you want more information on the new Keller Williams Property Hub, simply call (360) 440-4758.

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Imagine owning the consummate Pacific Northwest style home, a stunning Timber Frame design, situated on a private 5 acre parcel in Kingston WA that is registered by the National Wildlife Foundation as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat.

Your Destination is 8220 NE Husky Lane, Kingston WA

Home Features

Built in 2003 // 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths // Custom Oversized Front Door // Formal Dining Area // Vaulted Great Room // 3rd Level Loft and Office Area // Main Floor Office/Den // 3757 Finished Square Footage // Unfinished 733 square feet above garage with plumbing/wiring (potential Mother-in-Law or 2nd Master Suite) // Radiant Floor Heat downstairs // Radiant Wall Registers on Upper Level // Radiant Floor in Master Bath & Shower area // Heated Towel racks in Master Bath // Wood Floors on Main Level are Quarter Sawn Oak // Wood Casement Windows throughout finished with Clear Fir Trim // River Rock Artisan Wood Burning Fireplace with Blower // Bosch Propane Cook Top // Jenn-Air Oven and Dishwasher // Sharp Convection Microwave // Custom Cabinetry // Granite Counters // Custom Organizers in Master Suite Walk-in Closet // Registered Backyard Wildlife Habitat by National Wildlife Foundation // Outdoor Speakers // Waterfall with Two Ponds // Garden includes Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Marion Berries, Boysenberries, Rhubarb, and Apples // Garden/Storage Shed // Playhouse and Swingset // Dog Run // Large Wrap-A-Round Aggregate Patio // Hot Tub // A Short Drive from the Kingston/Edmonds Ferry Terminal

Luxury Timber Frame Home in Kingston WA

To arrange a private showing, contact Rich Jacobson at (360) 440-4758

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