Port Orchard Best Buy Home of the Week This week’s Best Buy Home for Sale is in the Manchester community of Port Orchard, WA.  Actually, this week’s best buy as well as last week’s best buy was supposed to be in Silverdale, WA, however I was not able to identify real estate in Silverdale which I feel is a screaming good deal. I try to rotate the best buy selection between Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula, Port Orchard, Bremeton and Silverdale (along with the price range), but I decided not to pick a home in Silverdale just for the sake of having a Silverdale home in the mix if it was not warranted. Last week’s best buy home was in Gig Harbor and this week’s best buy home is in Port Orchard, located at 2544 Alaska Avenue E, Port Orchard, WA 98366, which is actually in the community of Manchest... 06/17/2010

  During the month of May there were 63 homes that sold in Port Orchard. These Port Orchard homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available.  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 Port Orchard Washington.       Let’s look at those 63 Port Orchard homes - Average List Price $246,917 [April $246,162 -March -$245,815 February -$241,177 January - $245,351] $136 per sq ft Average Sold Pri... 06/13/2010

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Week eight- A weeks worth of market data for the Port Orchard real estate community. Here is the real estate market data between Monday, May 31st through Sunday, June 6th. 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 a couple of weeks ago, so I am able to embed in each post some new data. 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. Port Orchard Real Estate Market Residential homes on the market - 545 Pending this last week - 10 [down 4] Sold/Closed this last week 8 [down 12] 06/07/2010

Week six- A weeks worth of market data for the Port Orchard real estate community. Here is the real estate market data between Monday, May 17th through Sunday, May 23rd. 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 a couple of weeks ago, so I am able to embed in each post some new data. 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. Port Orchard Real Estate Market Residential homes on the market - 551 [up 18] Pending this last week - 5 [down 5 from last week] Sold/Closed this last week 14 [up 2] 05/24/2010

During the month of April there were 61. [25 less homes sold than in March] homes that sold in Port Orchard.   These Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard Washington.     Let’s look at those 61 Port Orchard homes - A... 05/20/2010

Best Buy Home for Sale – Port Orchard, WA   This week’s Best Buy Home for Sale is a 4 bedroom, 2 3/4 bath, 2503 square foot Port Orchard home listed for $369,000. This home is located at 7052 McCormick Woods Drive SW, Port Orchard, WA 98367, located in the golf course community of McCormick Woods. The Northwest MLS number is:  75569.  This Port Orchard home is on .330 acres. The home’s assessed value is $414,410, which is $45,410 less than it's listed price. This Port Orchard home is located on the outer loop of the McCormick Woods Golf Course, with a green belt that back up to the house. You don't have a view of any of the golf course's fairways, but non-the-less, it is a great value for a home in one of Kitsap Peninsula's nicest golf courses. Some of this home’s other features includ... 05/20/2010

  Week four- A weeks worth of market data for the Port Orchard real estate community. Here is the real estate market data between Monday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 10th. [Post first time home buyer tax credit] Each week I will give an update that will include the previous week, Monday through Sunday. Might be fun.  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.     Port Orchard Real Estate Market Residential homes on the market – 531 [up 37]Pending this last week – 15 [20 less than last week]Sold/Closed this last week 8 [12 less]   05/11/2010

Week three- A weeks worth of market data for the Port Orchard real estate community. Here is the real estate market data between Monday, April 26 through Sunday, May 2nd. The First-time home buyer credit ended this week. Will be very interesting to see what next weeks numbers are. 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 y... 05/03/2010

Week two - A weeks worth of market data for the Port Orchard 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.   Port Orchard Real Estate Market Residential homes on the market - 511 [18 more t... 04/26/2010

    Starting this Saturday, April 24th and running on every Saturday between now and October 9th you can visit the Port Orchard Farmers Market on the Port Orchard Waterfront.   The Port Orchard Farmer's Market hours are between 9:00am and 3:00pm.   Did you know that the Port Orchard Farmer's Market is one of the largest and oldest Saturday Farmers Markets in the Western Washington area?  The Port Orchard Farmer's Market  has been at the Waterfront for over 30 years.   The Port Orchard Farmers Market is where you will find fresh fruits, vegetables, farm fresh eggs, seafood, herbs and mushrooms in season; fresh and dried flowers and bouquets; fresh jams, honey and baked goods. There's a huge selection of plants and don't forget plenty of great, hot food for breakfast or lunch. Local artis... 04/20/2010

  During the month of March there were 86. [almost 50 more homes sold than in February!] homes that sold in Port Orchard. These Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard Washington.   Let’s look at those 86 Port Orc... 04/16/2010

Home Sales in Port Orchard, WA during April 2010 (thus far) The Real Estate Market in Port Orchard, WA (including Olalla) seems to have come alive this month.  Since the beginning of April there have been 68 offers made on homes in Port Orchard.  The majority of homes are under $300,000 price range, which could be influenced by first-time and move-up home buyers trying to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit, which is due to end this month.  There have also been a handful of homes in the $300k-$550k that have offers made on them, which is fairly respectable considering Port Orchard’s more affluent real estate neighbor to the south, Gig Harbor, has only been able to eek out only 32 offers so far this month.  Last month there were a total of 84 homes in Port Orchard that had offer... 04/15/2010

     The real estate community has no doubt noticed the days of quick closes are gone mostly due to the arduous regulations being imposed on the lending industry to fix problems, that for the most part no longer exist. I am referring to getting rid of the individuals who came into the business to make a fast buck, and not caring what was in the best interest of the consumer. Many of these regulations can cause horrendous delays in closing, for example, this abomination forced on us by HUD called the new, improved, Good Faith Estimate. Today I was made aware of a new time waster as I like to call them.      Realtor's should know that due the fraudulent W-2's, 1099's, and tax returns used by the previously mentioned bad apples, we have to send form 4506T to the IRS to verify the tax docum... 04/15/2010

This Week's Best Buy Home - Port Orchard, WA We've tried to make it a custom on our website Healthcarehomebuyer.com to pick a home each week in the Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula and Kitsap County, WA real estate market, which we think is a best buy.  This week's best buy home is in Port Orchard, WA, located at 15383 Horseshoe Ave SW, Port Orchard, WA 98367, across from Horseshoe Lake Park, MLS number 10330.  This is a two story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2565 square foot home, situated on .3 acres, built in 2008.  It is priced at $339,000.  It was originally priced at $369,000 when it first came on the market in January 2010.  Assessed at $363,570 and purchased in 2008 for $395,000, this is a pretty good deal, if nothing else than just looking at the numbers.  Located across the street from Hors... 04/06/2010

You might want to get off the fence if you are looking at being a 1st Time Home Buyer in Kitsap County.  Time is running out.  There are only 38 days remaining to be in a binding purchase and sale contract.  You must have found a home and come to terms with the seller in the next 38 days.   With interest rates still so low, home prices adjusted and some fantastic inventory you might want to get off the internet and go look in person.  I sure wouldn't want you to miss out on this opportunity.  I don't think we will EVER see this type of incentive again.     Home-buyers must sign a contract before April 30 and close by June 30.   Single buyers can now earn up to $125,000 and still get the full credit while a married couple can earn $225,000.   First-time buyers — those who have not owned ... 03/23/2010

Sandy Wagner | RE/MAX Professionals | 253.225.8322 6394 Beaver Creek Rd., Port Orchard, WA Private Woodland Paradise 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $237,500 Year Built 1994 Sq Footage 2,100 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 1 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Private woodland paradise with custom 2 story shingled cottage. No detail overlooked, from the wood wrapped windows to the hand-laid brick courtyard. This home shines from the moment you enter. Open living/dining/kitchen area designed for entertaining or a cozy evening by the Waterford wood stove, which heats the whole house. Two bedroom plus loft bedroom area. Additional 300 Sq Ft studio with loft for business or pleasure. Can be separate garage. Very unique property, it'... 03/20/2010

During the month of February there were 32. [10 homes less than January and a decline from December too.] homes that sold in Port Orchard.   These Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard Washington. Let’s look at those... 03/04/2010

During the month of January there were 42. [only 7 homes less than December] homes that sold in Port Orchard.   These Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard Washington. Let’s look at those 42 Port Orchard homes - Aver... 02/11/2010

During the month of December there were 49. [21 homes less than November] homes that sold in Port Orchard.   These Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard Washington. Let's look at those 49 Port Orchard homes - Average... 01/05/2010