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The following is a brief analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington for August 2009, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA (this includes data for Bainbridge Island WA)

• Properties currently active on the market:  2064
• Properties closed in the last 180 days:  1261
• Average Sales Price:  $296,912
• Average List Price:  $309,393
• Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 96%
• Average Days on Market: 99
• Sales Pending this Week: 12

Silverdale WA statistics separately: (Area 147)

• Properties currently Active on the market:  81
• Properties closed in last 180 days:  87
• Average Sales Price:  $299,996
• Average List Price:  $309,318
• Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 97%
• Average Days on Market: 102
• Sales Pending this week: 10

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?

It’s been a fairly busy Summer season for me here in Kitsap County WA as qualified Buyers continue to take advantage of the slower market, low mortgage rates, greater Seller-offered incentives, and Federal programs like the $8000 1st Time-Buyer’s Tax Credit (possibly being extended into 2010).

The real challenge has been for Listing Agents and Sellers to effectively compete against Short Sales and Foreclosures. While traditional properties aren’t subject to the myriad of frustrating and time-consuming hoop jumping normally required by Short Sales and Foreclosures, Sellers must still overcome the usual disparity in pricing. This demands that Sellers spend more time and energy effectively preparing their home for market,  ensuring greater attraction/appeal to potential Buyers. It also necessitates that they price their homes more aggressively right from the onset. Greater demands and expectations are placed upon the Listing Agents to generate maximum marketing exposure for their home, leveraging the power of the Internet to its fullest extent possible.

WHY MOVE TO THE KITSAP PENINSULA?

There are many reasons why home-buyers are drawn to Kitsap County WA: the pace of life is a lot slower and less hectic; we have some of the highest rated public schools in the State; we’re surrounded by the scenic/recreational waterways of the Puget Sound. A recent study by US News & World Report named the Silverdale/Bremerton WA area as being the Top US Housing Growth Market for the next 10 years.

For more additional information and resources concerning real estate in Kitsap County WA and the Western Puget Sound, access my website, Kitsap Life .

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional 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 and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail:  kitsapagent@gmail.com

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Real Estate Market Report/Conditions in Kitsap County WA for 12/01/2008 The following is a brief analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington for December 2008, provided by Rich Jacobson of Realty Executives Brio, in Silverdale, WA (this includes data for Bainbridge Island WA)

• Properties currently active on the market: 2391
• Properties closed in the last 180 days: 1312
• Average Sales Price: $308,770
• Average List Price: $329,896
• Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 94%
• Average Days on Market: 103
• Sales Pending this Week: 8

Current Market Conditions: As is typical for our market, homes sales for Kitsap County WA have slowed as we head into the Christmas Holidays. Even though we’re not as susceptible to seasonal influences as most markets, we still experience a noticible decline in activity until just after the 1st of the New Year. With only 8 pending sales for the entire county this week, there really isn’t a candidate for ‘Hot Spot.’ However, Area 150 (East Central Kitsap) continues to lead the pack here in Kitsap County WA with 151 properties sold in the past 6 months. Compared to Area 163 (Gamblewood) which has only posted sales for 7 properties in the same period. Area 166 (Poulsbo) maintains the highest Listing Price-to-Sales Price ratio (99%), and the lowest DOM (Days on Market) with 79. Bainbridge Island Stats separately: (Area 170)

• Properties currently Active on the market: 329
• Properties closed in last 180 days: 127
• Average Sales Price: $657,890
• Average List Price: $703,298
• Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 94%
• Average Days on Market: 109
• Sales Pending this week: 2

Advice for Sellers: Given our current economic conditions, my recommendation for Sellers would be to hold off on marketing your home right now, if possible, and wait until late February or early March. If circumstances demand that you list your home now, make sure that your Listing Agent provides you with a very thorough marketing plan that includes maximum, strategic Internet exposure. Work closely with your Agent to determine what tasks need to be performed in order for your home to show well, and stand out from among other comparable properties. Don’t be tempted to test the market, but price your home aggressively. Advice for Buyers: If you’re fully pre-approved by a reputable local lender, then you are in good position to take advantage of the current market dynamics. Take your time. In most areas you will have many homes to choose from. Be patient to find the deal that makes the most sense. For Active-Duty military buyers, a home purchase may not be the best strategy if your orders are for less than 3 years. Consult with your Agent and Lender to determine what decisions are most wise and prudent for your future plans and budget. For more additional information and resources concerning real estate in Kitsap County WA and the Western Puget Sound, access my website, Kitsap Life .

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Real Estate Market Report/Conditions in Kitsap County WA for 11/17/2008

The following is a brief analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington for November 2008, provided by Rich Jacobson of Realty Executives Brio, in Silverdale, WA (this includes data for Bainbridge Island WA)

• Properties currently active on the market:  2455
• Properties closed in the last 180 days:  1357
• Average Sales Price:  $318,608
• Average List Price:  $329,358
• Ratio of List Price to Sales Price:  97%
• Average Days on Market:  102
• Sales Pending this Week: 24

Current Market Conditions: Area 150 (East Central Kitsap) continues to be the selling ‘Hot Spot’ here in Kitsap County WA with 6 properties pending this week, and DOM (Days on Market) at 89. Port Orchard (Area 143) had the longest DOM at 152.  The lowest Listing Price to Sales Price ratio  was 92% for Area 161 (Hansville).

Bainbridge Island Stats separately: (Area 170)

• Properties currently Active on the market:  338
• Properties closed in last 180 days:  123
• Average Sales Price:  $671,303
• Average List Price:  $716,862
• Ratio of List Price to Sales Price:  94%
• Average Days on Market:  101
• Sales Pending this week: 2

In a recent Kitsap Sun news article submitted by Rachel Pritchett, home values in Kitsap County WA have been estimated to have fallen 12 percent since the Spring of 2007, and are now back down at 2005 levels, according to Seattle-based company Zillow.com, which calculates its home values based on median price, tax assessments, physical characteristics of the house, and comparable sales.

For more additional information and resources concerning real estate in Kitsap County WA and the Western Puget Sound, access my website, Kitsap Life.

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