Welcome once again to ActiveRain, the cutting-edge clearinghouse for current resources on all things real estate. My name is Rich Jacobson, a licensed professional real estate agent in Silverdale, out on the Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State. This is the eighth installment in an on-going series of posts dedicated to helping 1st Time Home Buyers successfully achieve their home purchasing goals. We have been identifying and discussing, in chronological order, key events in the home buying process. In our last time together, we talked about the key ingredients to making a well-drafted offer in a post entitled, "Make Them an Offer They Can't Refuse!" Today's topic is: "Home Inspection" or "Home Alone?"   So, by this point, your offer has been accepted and you're under contract wit... 11/30/2006

Welcome once again to ActiveRain, the cutting-edge clearinghouse for current resources on all things real estate. My name is Rich Jacobson, a licensed professional real estate agent in Silverdale, out on the Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State. This is the seventh installment in an on-going series of posts dedicated to helping 1st Time Home Buyers successfully achieve their home purchasing goals. We have been identifying and discussing, in chronological order, key events in the home buying process. In our last discussion, we offered some practical advice on what to do when going out to look at potential homes in a post entitled, "Tips for Home Tourists." This time we'll talk about the key ingredients to a well-drafted offer in a post entitled, "Make Them an Offer They Can't Refu... 11/21/2006

Welcome once again to ActiveRain, the cutting-edge clearinghouse for up-to-date resources on all things real estate. My name is Rich Jacobson, a licensed professional real estate agent in Silverdale, out on the Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State. This is the sixth installment in an on-going series of posts dedicated to helping 1st Time Home Buyers successfully achieve their home purchasing goals. We have been identifying and discussing, in chronological order, key events in the home buying process. In our last discussion, we talked about the "out-of-pocket" expenses associated with buying a home. Today, we're heading out to look at homes in a post entitled, "Tips for Home Tourists." Your knowledgeable, professional Real Estate Agent has taken your list of expressed needs and wa... 11/12/2006

Just west across the Puget Sound from Seattle, on the Kitsap Peninsula, nestled beside the shores of Liberty Bay, is the quaint town of Poulsbo, lovingly referred to as "Little Norway."In the late 1880's the area was settled by several immigrant families who had traveled over from Norway. The location reminded them of the mountains and fjords back home. One of the families were from Paulsbo, Norway. For many years, Norwegian was the only language that was spoken in the region. As the village grew, the townspeople submitted there request for a post office. The Post Master misspelled the name, and it's been called Poulsbo ever since.The port of Poulsbo was the site of one of the largest codfish processing plants in the Northwest and also a leading producer of Lutefisk. Today, you can stil... 10/13/2006

Everyone in our business knows the value of a good referral partner. When we pass one of our clients onto someone else, we want the assurance and complete confidence that we're entrusting them to someone who will work hard for them, represent their interests fully, and help to successfully achieve their goals. If any of you ever has clients looking to relocate to the Seattle area, I would be honored to merit your trust and referral. While I specialize in residential properties on the Kitsap Peninsula, I do network with many equally qualified agents throughout Western Washington. I look forward to being of service to you and your clients in the near future! Rich Jacobson "Helping You Achieve the Next Adventure in Life!" 08/31/2006