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Community 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 […]

Home 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 […]

Community 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 […]

Real Estate Market 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 […]

Home 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 […]

Home Design Tips To Brighten Your Home Gray skies and rain sum up wintertime here in the Pacific Northwest, but you can easily brighten your home to help you stay upbeat and alert. A little update can go a long way, especially for those of us still working from home. Here are some fun design tips to give your home a boost. […]

Community New Agent Spotlight: Ashley Mathews We’re excited to highlight our new Broker, Ashley Mathews. Highly involved in our community, Ashley is passionate about helping people. She has a background in marketing and a range of industry experiences. Read on to find out more! What unique professional skills do you possess that enhance your abilities as a realtor? I started working […]

Home Buyers Home Sale Contingent Offer – Pros and Cons There are a lot of specific terms used in real estate, and you may wonder what a home sale contingent offer is. Who does it affect and what are the advantages and disadvantages? We’re here to provide you with the information you need. A Home Sale Contingent Offer Offers typically come with contingencies such as […]

Home Sellers Selling in Winter: 4 Reasons Why It’s a Good Time to Sell Selling in winter may not seem optimal but there are actually some important advantages to consider, especially given our current market. Here are four reasons why now may be the right time for you to sell. 1. Demand is High and Supply is Low There are many anxious buyers who want to move to our […]

Community Start the New Year Off Right With These Fun Activities Each new year brings hope and the chance to start fresh. Here are some activities to help you feel rejuvenated and more connected to this incredible place we call home. New Year, New View We all get caught up in our daily lives and sometimes we take this gorgeous area for granted. Grab your coat […]

Community Patti Shannon: Real Estate Expert & Soon-to-be Retiree! Patti Shannon has helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes, and she’s been a tremendous asset to our Windermere Bainbridge team. She’s now ready to retire, so we wanted to celebrate her incredible career and share some of her valuable insights. We recently connected with her and we love what she had to say […]

Home Buyers Everything You Need to Know about Title Insurance Title insurance is a policy that protects you from potential problems when acquiring real estate. When you buy real estate, you’re also buying all of the assets and liabilities associated with that property. So title insurance protects you from any past title problems. Some of these problems can include forgery, fraud, liens, and prior mistakes […]

Community The Suquamish Museum: Honoring Traditions Images courtesy of the Suquamish Museum. In honor of Native American Heritage Month and in recognition of the Suquamish Tribe today and every day, we’re highlighting an incredible local attraction and resource: Suquamish Museum. The Suquamish Tribe has lived here for centuries, long before settlers arrived. Their history is scattered across this region, and locals […]

Community Local Holiday Events You Can Safely Enjoy This Year While the holidays will look different this year due to the pandemic, there are still many ways to safely enjoy them. We’ve compiled a list of local holiday events. Please note that at the time of publication, all of these events were scheduled to occur. But due to the situation with COVID-19, it’s important to […]

Home Sellers Why You Should Stage Your Home in a Seller’s Market We have a strong seller’s market, which means it’s an excellent time to sell your home. Inventory remains low and there are many anxious buyers wanting to move out of crowded cities to a beautiful place like Bainbridge Island. In our third quarter, our closed sales were up by 46% year-over-year. But just because our […]

Real Estate Market Bainbridge Island’s Market: Third Quarter Review and Forecast Bainbridge Island’s market had an incredibly strong third quarter. We’ve compiled key stats below to provide a comprehensive review of our market, as well as insights and predictions from Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. Our Strong Seller’s Market It’s a hot seller’s market here on Bainbridge Island. Inventory remains low and demand is […]

Community Windermere Partners with Seahawks again to Tackle Homelessness We are honored to be the “Official Real Estate Company of the Seattle Seahawks.” All of us at Windermere are proud to kick off our fifth season partnering with the Seahawks to #TackleHomelessness. Our Tackle Homelessness Campaign For every defensive tackle made at a Seahawks home game this season, Windermere will donate $100 to Mary’s Place. […]

Community Join Windermere in Supporting Bainbridge Island Businesses Now, more than ever, Windermere Bainbridge fiercely supports our beloved Bainbridge Island businesses – and we’re asking you to join us. We’re all experiencing some of the most challenging, unprecedented changes to what we know as normal life. We are grateful for a resilient real estate market on our beautiful island. But our hearts and […]

Community Ways to Enjoy Labor Day While Social Distancing Bainbridge Island’s allure includes the peace and adventure it offers in every season, making it a great Labor Day destination, even amidst social distancing. While large gatherings are still on hold, below are some creative ways to say goodbye to summer while staying safe this Labor Day weekend. Support Bainbridge Island Businesses Bainbridge is home […]

Community The Allure of Bainbridge Island Living The charm of Bainbridge Island, Washington offers an escape during tourist season to those from near and far. But locals know that Bainbridge Island living offers adventure, beauty, and serenity all year long. Vogue Magazine once coined it the Nantucket of the Pacific Northwest. Learn how its allure can easily convince any visitor to imagine […]