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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 […]

Real Estate Market Bainbridge Island Market Review and Forecast – Q2 Windermere Bainbridge Island studies market data each quarter to evaluate trends and stats in order to convey a valuable review to our clients and community. Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner also contributes his broad, expert analysis of the Western Washington market, which we share below to illustrate a complete picture and forecast. BAINBRIDGE […]

Community Our Windermere Foundation Scholarship Recipients We have recently awarded our Windermere Foundation Scholarship to two incredible graduates from Bainbridge High School’s Class of 2020. There were many talented applicants and it was difficult to choose only two recipients. However, the two students we selected are remarkable individuals. Congratulations to Shea Dephinedae and Libby Clements Hall! Read on to find out […]

Community Best Summer Activities on Bainbridge Island There’s something magical about Bainbridge Island in the summer. It’s no wonder it’s such a popular tourist destination. While it’s nice to know what tourists enjoyed about the area, it’s even better to get the inside scoop from locals. And, many of our real estate agents are 2nd and 3rd generation islanders. So we are […]

Home Sellers Home Seller’s Checklist: How to Successfully Sell Your Home Adequately preparing your home before putting it on the market will help you successfully sell it. There are some important steps to take that can drastically improve your home’s appeal, ensuring it will sell for the best price and in a timely manner. Here’s our home seller’s checklist to help you get ready. Preparing Your […]

Community The Windermere Difference on Bainbridge Island Our Agents are Proud, Knowledgeable Locals Windermere Bainbridge is so much more than a real estate company. Our 36 agents and 5 staff members are all active community members. We share a love of the Pacific Northwest and are proud of Bainbridge Island’s excellent schools and vibrant downtown with its eclectic mix of small businesses. […]

Community Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2019 Donations The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $52,475 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2019. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Bainbridge High School | Windermere Scholarship […]

Community Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2018 Donations The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $56,550 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2018. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Bainbridge Schools Foundation Bainbridge High School | […]

Community Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2017 Donations The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $57,050 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2017. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Bainbridge Schools Foundation Bainbridge High School | Windermere […]

Community Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2016 Donations The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $35,200 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2016. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Bainbridge High School | Windermere Scholarship Fund […]

Community Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2015 Donations The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $31,300 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2015. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Bainbridge High School | Windermere Scholarship Program […]

Community Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2014 Donations The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $28,6500 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2014. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Helpline House | Project Backpack Ben Towne […]

Community Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2013 Donations The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $25,105 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2013. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Helpline House | School Clothes Project Bainbridge […]

Community Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2012 Donations The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $23,630 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2012. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island | Waypoint […]

Community Windermere Bainbridge Foundation | 2011 Donations The Windermere Foundation of Bainbridge Island donated a total of $15,075 to the community of Bainbridge Island in 2011. The list below is of each of the vital community service organizations of Bainbridge Island to receive funding, due to their consistent and strong contributions to our island. Bainbridge High School | Windermere Scholarship […]