Two recently published articles provide us with an analysis of the real estate market, both locally and nationally. The first article, published in The Kitsap Sun, provides comparative figures for Kitsap County WA between 2009 and 2010: Lower Prices Fuel Condo Sales in 2010 The second article, published in the New York Times, offers up a more sobering perspective on the recent slump in home sales across the country: U.S. Home Prices Slump Again, Hitting New Low Over the course of my career as a licensed real estate broker, I've learned that every market dynamic poses its own unique opportunities and challenges. The recent downturn offers great opportunities to both Buyers and Investors. As we approach and reach the bottom of our current cycle, home prices will have adjusted to their low... 01/25/2011

Fresh out of the oven - my own recipe, "Crab Pot Pie" which uses generous portions of Dungeness Crab meat that we catch right over in nearby Hood Canal WA. The base is a roasted garlic Alfredo sauce, complimented with fresh green peas, baby carrots, and sliced zucchini squash. The ingredients are placed into a porcelin ramekin (a set of 4 costs $3 at Cost Plus). Use a spare ramekin to cut-out your cover from store-bought pre-made pie crusts. Bake on 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Goes great with a tossed Romaine salad, Sour Dough French bread, and a glass of Pinot Grigio. ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential prope... 11/25/2009

This is the 3rd and final installment in a series entitled “The Art of Offering Less” and deals with the unique nuances associated with tendering an offer that is lower than the asking price. In the 1st article we discussed the market dynamics that tend to encourage or breed low offers. In the 2nd article, we shared various strategies for Buyers to achieve success with low offers. In this final part, we’ll talk about the risks that are inherent with making low offers. To read the rest of this article, simply click through to SOUNDBITEBLOG. (Opens in a separate window for your viewing ease)  ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of... 05/03/2009