Bremerton WA Local Links | Moving to Bremerton? Bremerton Local Information at your fingertips Local Links   K-12 School Districts in Kitsap County: Bainbridge Island School District Bremerton School District Central Kitsap School District North Kitsap School District South Kitsap School District Local Government City of Bainbridge City of Bremerton City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Bremerton Electronic Commerce Resource Center (ECRC) Kitsap Conservation District Kitsap County Chambers of Commerce Jefferson County Mason County Health Care American Red Cross Harrison Medical Center Kitsap Health District Local Area News Kitsap Sun Bainbridge Review North Kitsap Herald Central Kitsap Reporter Bremerton Patriot Port Orchard Independent Transportation Information Kitsap Transit Sea-Tac A... 07/01/2009

Bremerton WA Homes For Sale - Bremerton Buyers Your Search Starts Here. If you would like to start your Bremerton home search you will want to check out the links below and you might want to sign up for listing alerts on the search for homes web site I have inserted into this blog post.  Searching for a home to buy in Bremerton is a very easy process with all of the tools we have available on the internet.   Please utilize all of this free Bremerton WA Real Estate information to help educate yourself on the Real Estate Market in Bremerton WA. Whether you are living in Bremerton WA now or starting a Relocation or a Military Relocation PCS you will find that I have all of the real estate resource information you need here. If you have any more Bremerton WA Real Estate questions please fee... 07/01/2009

Weekly Street Closure ReportFor the Week of June 28, 2009 . STREET: Warren Avenue LIMITS: 11th Street to 13th Street TIMES & DAYS: Wednesday, July 1; 6:30aM to 2:30PM RESTRICTION: One lane closed intermittently Work Scheduled: Street Survey STREET: Washington Avenue LIMITS: 4th Street to Burwell Street TIMES & DAYS: Ongoing RESTRICTION: Expect Delays Work Scheduled: Fairfield Inn Construction STREET: 4th Street LIMITS: Washington Ave to Pacific Ave TIMES & DAYS: Saturday, July 4; 6AM to 7PM RESTRICTION: Closed to all traffic, vendors on street Work Scheduled: Old Fashioned 4th of July Community Event STREET: Washington Avenue LIMITS: 4th Street to Burwell Street TIMES & DAYS: Tuesday, June 30, 8AM to 3PM. RESTRICTION: Closed to thru traffic Work Scheduled: Water Main Installation **BREM... 06/28/2009

I guess this sums it up .... "The Commission has discontinued the development of an additional Tax Credit Bridge Loan program."   Posted June 11, 2009 on the Washington State Housing Finance Commission www.WSHFC.org site:         I was so excited about what Washington was doing that I even started a specific blog for it www.taxcreditadvanceloanprogram.com. If you want more information about what went on you can click on over. I will probably post more information about the original tax credit plan and update it when ever any housing credit takes place. Similar posts:  $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit | Who is Eligible in Kitsap County It's Official - 1st Time Homebuyers Receive $8,000 Tax Credit Windfall! Bremerton First Time Home Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit | time is Running OUT   06/15/2009

Harrison Hospital in Silverdale and Bremerton is working towards 1000 Cranes for Peace.  Studies show the therapeutic benefits Origami offers to everyone. The sense of mastering a skill produces brain stimulation, lowers blood pressure and a host of other positive benefits!  Since April, twice monthly, a group of volunteers meet in the waiting room for a few hours to make origami cranes.We invite those waiting to fold along with us. We have taught many people the art of paper folding. It's been a great opportunity to help those waiting in the hospital to be distracted for a few minutes and relax a bit and learn a new skill.     So far we've made about 200 so we have a ways to go! We would love to have your help, so please join us Thursday, July 16 from 11 to 3 at the Bremerton campus. T... 06/12/2009

Weekly Street Closure ReportFor the Week of June 14, 2009Last update: 06/12/09 0848 STREET: Washington AvenueLIMITS: 4th Street to Burwell StreetTIMES & DAYS: OngoingRESTRICTION: Expect DelaysWork Scheduled: Fairfield Inn ConstructionSTREET: Pacific AvenueLIMITS: 4th Street to 5th StreetTIMES & DAYS: Monday-Friday, 6/15-6/19, 6PM to 6AMRESTRICTION: Closed to thru trafficWork Scheduled: Water Main InstallationSTREET: 4th StreetLIMITS: Park Ave to Washington AveTIMES & DAYS: Monday-Friday, 6/15-6/19, 6PM to 6AMRESTRICTION: Closed to thru trafficWork Scheduled: Water Main InstallationSTREET: 5th StreetLIMITS: Park Ave to Washington AveTIMES & DAYS: Monday-Friday, 6/15-6/19, 6PM to 6AMRESTRICTION: Closed to thru trafficWork Scheduled: Water Main Installation**BREMERTON TUNNEL PROJECT**STREE... 06/12/2009

  Subscribe Unsubscribe SenatorIsakson June 10, 2009 (more info) (less info) Want to Subscribe? Sign In or Sign Up now! Senator Johnny Isakson announces that he is reintroducing his $15,000 housing tax credit that has no income limit or first-time homebuyer status requirement. Business Roundtable in New York adopted... Senator Johnny Isakson announces that he is reintroducing his $15,000 housing tax credit that has no income limit or first-time homebuyer status requirement. Business Roundtable in New York adopted this tax credit as its number one suggestion to the U.S. Government as the one thing we can do to turn around the American economy. June 9, 2009. 06/12/2009

In the most recent issue of US News and World Report, Silverdale WA and Bremerton WA were both ranked in 1st place among the Top Ten US Housing Markets for the Next Ten Years. Citing a recent study conducted by Moody’s Economy.com, Associate Editor Luke Mullins shared findings that the home prices of neighboring cities Silverdale WA and Bremerton WA should expect to increase by an average of 5.2 percent annually from the fourth quarter of 2008 through the same period of 2018. Situated near the heart of the Kitsap Peninsula, Silverdale and Bremerton WA share more than 300 miles of scenic Puget Sound coastline with other area cities like Port Orchard, Poulsbo, and Seabeck. While the attractive Pacific Northwest location is certainly a huge draw that brings new residents to the area, the s... 06/11/2009

Bremerton Washington first time home buyer $8,000 Tax Credit.  Are you thinking of buying a home in the Bremerton area of Kitsap County?  Are you a first time home buyer or do you qualify as one under the IRS guidelines?  If you are, you might want to start thinking about putting both feet into the Bremerton housing market.  If you listen to some of the local multiple association directors the bottom just might be here and we just might be on the up side.  It is still a buyers market in Bremerton with approximately 7.5 months of inventory but with the absortpion rate I use 5-6 months is a normal market we are getting to normal! I am a fan of the normal market.  Of course there are home in Bremerton (all addresses with the "city" listed as Bremerton) that are a seller's market. There hav... 06/11/2009

  During the month of May there were 63 homes that sold in Bremerton.  (That is 2 more sold homes than in April.)  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 63 Bremerton homes - Av... 06/06/2009

I love Google Alerts! It is amazing what you can find out by setting up your key phrases targeted to your market area. This evening this US News & World Report article came through.  This is an exciting piece of news. Of course it doesn't surprise me, we are an unique area. We are insulated somewhat from the tough economic times because of the huge military presence. We have two large Navy bases here - Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton and Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, along with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) and Naval Hospital Bremerton. These are steady paychecks that help our local economy. Read the article for more facts on our local economy and real estate market. If you are looking to invest in real estate Bremerton - Silverdale just might be a place to look at.   The Top 10 Housing Mar... 06/04/2009

I always find it interesting to see lots of statistics in graph form without a lot of detail. Just a visual of a trend. Here are the zip codes for the Bremerton area showing the trend of average listing price. Listing Price is the price that is entered into the data base when a home is put on the market. It is not the price a home has sold for. If you would like more detailed information please send me an email and I can answer any question you have. 98312, Bremerton Homes For Sale 98310, Bremerton Homes For Sale 98311, Bremerton Homes For Sale 98337, Bremerton Homes For Sale 05/26/2009

Bremerton WA Real Estate Bremerton WA Homes for Sale     Search Bremerton WA homes for Sale  Find Bremerton WA School Information The City of Bremerton Request FREE Bremerton WA current Homes Trend Comparative Market Analysis   Please utilize all of this free Bremerton WA Real Estate information to help educate you on the Real Estate Market in Bremerton WA.  Whether you are living in Bremerton WA now or starting a Relocation or a Military Relocation PCS you will find that I have all of the real estate resource information you need here. If you have any more Bremerton WA Real Estate questions please feel free to contact me. Bremerton WA Home Selling Tips Bremerton WA Home Buying Tips Contact | Jo Soss | Bremerton WA Real Estate Agent 05/22/2009

Let’s face it, these are challenging times, especially for Sellers. Nearly half of the market areas in Kitsap County WA have more than a year’s worth inventory of homes currently available for purchase. Add to that mix the decreasing property valuations, along with an increase in short sales and foreclosures, and the result is an intensely competitive and difficult market dynamic for Sellers. So what viable home marketing options are available for today’s Sellers in the midst of such dire circumstances? To learn more about the options available for selling your home in today's tough market, go to SOUNDBITEBLOG (opens up in a separate window for your viewing ease). ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing... 05/22/2009

Staying in town this holiday weekend?  Check out the KitsapSun's article   Harborfest: Bremerton Port Looks to Fill Marina, Launch a Tradition   Sounds like an amazing holiday weekend with what looks like something for everyone.  I hope the weather co-operates for this event.  I think I might just head down on Saturday for all the fun.       Schedule All events are on the Bremerton (B) and Port Orchard (PO) waterfronts, unless otherwise specified. Friday, May 22 Noon: Tall ships arrive for tours, cruises (B, PO) 7 p.m.: Movie "To Russia With Love," Admiral Theater (B) 7 p.m.: Movie, "The Hunt for Red October," Orchard Theater (PO) Saturday, May 23 8-10 a.m.: Pancake breakfast (B) 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Farmers market (PO) 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Small boat show (PO) 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Car Cruz, Pacific Ave... 05/18/2009

    I am sure you have heard all the doom and gloom from a million different news reports concerning the lending industry mess, how several loan programs once available are no longer, how zero down loan programs are almost non-existent and how hard it is right now if you have little to zero money available for a down payment.  But wait; are you a military member or a veteran?  If you are the news isn't as bad.  With your VA Guaranteed Home Loan benefit you can still obtain a loan with no down payment and a fixed interest rate that is as good as or better than a conventional mortgage rate.  This is the time for a VA Loan! What a great benefit to those of you that have served our country!     What is a VA Guaranteed Home Loan?   Many have the misconception that the military is the organiz... 05/14/2009

Check out my new blog that will only address the Washington State Tax Credit Advance Loan Program. www.TaxCreditAdvanceLoanProgram.com - be sure to bookmark it so that you can access it for more information as it becomes available with the rapid changing $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Program and the new Down payment program released by HUD Secretary Donovan today.     05/12/2009

Not a bad time to purchase a home in Bremerton, Washington.  In fact it is a great time if you are a 1st time home buyer and qualify for the $8,000 tax credit - CREDIT! NOT loan! Read the information I have written about the program here $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit | Who is Eligible in Kitsap County It's Official - 1st Time Homebuyers Receive $8,000 Tax Credit Windfall! $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit | Want your money Now?   Check out some of Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data here - Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data FYI What do these numbers mean?  Is it a good time to buy? Is it a good time to sell. It all depends on your individual situation.  I would rather buy in a buyers market and I would rather sell in a buyers market if I have to buy another home with ... 05/06/2009

  During the month of April there were 61 homes that sold in Bremerton.  (That is 8 less sold homes than in March.)  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 61 Bremerton homes - ... 05/06/2009

The dates are released!  It's almost Market Time!! Bremerton Farmers Market's schedule has been released for 2009. Every Thursday, starting on May 14th and continuing through October at 3:00pm until 8:00pm(one hour earlier this year!) across from Evergreen Park in the Seaside Church's parking lot you can find farmers, unique food sellers and high quality arts.  Farmer's Markets can be such a great way to meet others in your community while sharing a passion for organic gardening, beaded jewelry making, compost tweaking and several other homemade type products.   See you on Thursdays!!! Bremerton WA :: Farmer's Market from Jo Soss on Vimeo. 05/03/2009