East Park (Bremerton, WA)
By Jo Olson, Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt
(HOMEFRONT Realty)
During the month of June there were 88 homes that sold in Bremerton. [zip codes: 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337]. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name! If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the Escrow Association of Washington site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Bremerton Washington. Let’s look at those 88 Bremerton homes - Average ...
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By Jo Olson, Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt
(HOMEFRONT Realty)
Week two - A weeks worth of market data for the Bremerton real estate community. Here is the real estate market data between Monday, April 19 through Sunday, April 25th. Each week I will give an update that will include the previous week, Monday through Sunday. Might be fun. My new IDX site (home search site) went live this last week, so I am able to embed in each post some new data. I thought this week I would put the listings that came on the market in the last 7 days. Hope you have a great week! If you need any real estate help just let me know - call the office 360-830-6195, or my cell 360-990-1433 or send a text to 360-990-1433 or email me. I would love to help you with your real estate needs. Bremerton Real Estate Market Residential homes on the market - 501 Pending this last week...
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By Jo Olson, Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt
(HOMEFRONT Realty)
During the month of February  there were 42 homes that sold in Bremerton.   [zip codes: 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337].   That is the same number as January which was 40 homes less than December 2009. Not a good start to 2010!    These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name! If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the Escrow Association of Washington site. There you can find definitions an...
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By Jo Olson, Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt
(HOMEFRONT Realty)
As a first time home buyer $8,000 can be a lot of money.  Depending on your location and what the typical first time home buyer is in your area $8,000 can be a HUGE incentive or one that just barely makes a dent in any type of scenario.  I don't sell in California and in fact I don't sell in Seattle where the prices for first time home buyers is considerably more than what a first time home buyer can purchase here in Kitsap County.  It is true that with the real estate correction over the last 3 years we do have homes in the area that are in the low $100,000 range.  Our income levels are lower here and so the first time home buyer here was being helped tremendously with the $8,000 tax credit.  We have a large percentage of military personnel and a large percentage of military personnel ...
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By Jo Olson, Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt
(HOMEFRONT Realty)
  I couldn't believe it when I received a post card from one of my real estate network members.  I was like WHAT! Already!  You know that in 2007 there were changes to the daylight savings time system, in fact the first changes in 20 years. So drum roll please....   In 2009, DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  is from 2:00 a.m. (local time) on March 8th until 2:00 a.m. (local time) on November 1st. Wow!  can you say early!  I am not a fan of daylight saving time, never have been what can you do!  So remember to set your clocks ahead or you will be late for your Sunday plans! I did however think that it would be cool because I gets my husband here one hour sooner!  He is coming home on leave for a couple of weeks and well every hour counts! Oh and ps - there is no "S" after saving...it is not savings...
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By Jo Olson, Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt
(HOMEFRONT Realty)
I have several first time home buyers at the moment and we have all been talking about the new First-Time Home buyer Credit.  This is the new 2009 First-Time Home buyer Credit.  The $8,000. tax credit that is a credit and NOT a loan.  This credit DOES NOT have to be paid back and as everything there are exceptions.  The exceptions are...   Must use the home as a principle residence for at least three years or face recapture of the tax credit amount. Certain exceptions apply. Ask your tax adviser or read Form 5405 So back to the "Who is Eligible?".  You can claim the tax credit if you are a first-time home buyer.  Have you ever purchased a home?  If the answer is YES you STILL MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE.   The first-time home buyer must be able to state you did not own any other home during the ...
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By Jo Olson, Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt
(HOMEFRONT Realty)
    Sometimes you just have to have new.  I have a few buyers that are all about the new and so I have seen several new home neighborhoods over the last several weeks.  New construction is a passion of mine and it use to be my real estate "niche".  I have participated in the selling of over 225 new construction homes since I began selling new construction in 1996.  That may not be a large amount for the big builders but it gave me the experience and  the knowledge to know my way around the new construction plat selling arena.  I also have an extensive background in the building material field which has also given me the extra knowledge that has helped me educate my new construction buyers.  I know the terms, header, truss, stud, hip and joist. I use to be able to tell you what type nail...
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