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4 Tips for Buying a House in Our Strong Seller’s Market

Many buyers are scrambling to secure their dream homes, especially since we have such a strong seller’s market here on Bainbridge Island. Multiple offer situations have become very common. Additionally, our agents know of many situations in which buyers are waiving inspections or are outbid by price or by all-cash offers. Not to worry, our […]

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What To Consider When Buying Land To Build A House

If you haven’t found the home of your dreams, you may be thinking about building it instead. Buying land and building your ideal home gives you the ability to customize as much as you want – or as much as your budget will allow. It is an exciting yet complex process so our real estate […]

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First Quarter Market Review for Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge’s real estate market is picking up after the winter slowdown. We’ve compiled key highlights from our first quarter to keep you in the know about our local island market.  Our Strong Seller’s Market Bainbridge Island has a very competitive market right now, and we just had a strong first quarter.  With Bainbridge’s quaint island […]

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Community Spotlight: Bainbridge Youth Services

Since 1970, Bainbridge Youth Services (BYS) has focused on young adults’ social and emotional wellbeing. As a proud community partner, we strongly support the vital work that their staff and volunteers do. From their youth outreach events to the services they provide, they are impacting many lives.  History of Bainbridge Youth Services In 1962, youth […]

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Community Spotlight: Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation

If great schools top the list of what draws new homebuyers to Bainbridge Island, great parks aren’t far behind. With more than 1,500 acres of public park land and a trails system that stretches 40 miles in all directions, exploring and enjoying Bainbridge parks goes to the very heart of island living. Just ask Windermere […]

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Eco-Friendly Ideas to Improve Your Home and the Planet

Want to make your home more eco-friendly but aren’t sure where to start? Here are five great ways to reduce your energy costs, waste, and your home’s carbon footprint. Reduce Your Use of One-Use Plastic Items While plastic is incredibly useful in many forms, we often aren’t aware of the prevalence and impact of one-use […]

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Best Day Trips From Bainbridge Island

Feeling cooped up and wanting to get away? Take a day trip! You’ll feel far away yet you’ll still be able to make it home for the night. While we know there are many incredible places to explore in our area, here are a few great day trip ideas to get you started. Travel times […]

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Fourth Quarter Review and 2021 Forecast for Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island’s real estate market finished 2020 with a strong fourth quarter. We’ve compiled key stats below to provide a comprehensive review of our local market, as well as insights and a 2021 market forecast from Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. Our Strong Seller’s Market It’s still a strong seller’s market here on […]

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4 Home Renovations that Return the Most at Resale

After months of working from home, you may have noticed some areas of your house that need refreshing. Well, before you spend thousands of dollars remodeling your bathroom, it might be helpful to know some of the renovations that return the most at resale. Below we have listed the West Coast’s average recoup values of four […]

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