2022 Housing Market Predictions for Kitsap County
High demand, rising home values, and low inventory define the Kitsap County real estate market. Learn what this means for buyers and sellers in 2020.
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WinCo Foods is coming to Silverdale, WA
Winco Foods is planning to open the newest grocery store in Silverdale, WA at the old Sears location in Kitsap Mall.
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Hobby Lobby is Coming to Silverdale, WA
Hobby Lobby plans to move into the old Toys R Us building in Silverdale, located across the street from Kitsap Mall.
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Why Aren’t There More Brick, Stone and Stucco Homes in the Northwest?
If you drive around Kitsap County and other parts of western Washington, you’ll notice that there aren’t many brick, stone or stucco homes. Have you ever wondered why? Most modern stick-built residential properties have fiber-cement board siding like HardiePlank®. These affordable planks are made out of cement and wood fiber. They are resistant to rot,…
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How Quickly Are Homes Selling in Kitsap County?
In Kitsap County, homes are selling faster now than they have in the last 10 years. Learn what Days on Market (DOM) means, and how fast your home will sell.
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Bathroom Talk in Real Estate: Behind the Math
A 2-bathroom house is one of the most common searches for home buyers in Kitsap County. But it can be frustrating to learn that the second bathroom in a house doesn’t have a shower or tub. So what’s behind the fractional bathroom math in real estate? Here’s what a 1.5 or 1.75 bathroom includes (hint:…
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Offer Review Dates: Do Buyers Perform Better Under Pressure?
Learn how offer review dates increase the competition, and encourage bidding wars. Plus, strategies to help buyers and sellers navigate deadline scenarios.
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Buyers Beware: 5 Common Photography Tricks in Real Estate
Looks can be deceiving in real estate. These common Photoshop tricks frustrate buyers by setting the wrong expectations (mainly about the size of the home).
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Big Changes for Poulsbo: New Construction Projects in North Kitsap
Coming to Poulsbo: 130 new homes. 70 new apartment units. 130 new hotel rooms. An event center, a tire and repair shop, and a fast food restaurant.
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3 Reasons Why Houses Don’t Sell
Even in a seller’s market, some homes don’t sell, sit on the market for months, or sell only after multiple price reductions. Here are 3 reasons why.
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