http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/ Puget Sound Real Estate : West Sound, Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard and South Sound, Auburn, Covington, Kent, Maple Valley en-us http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2720099/when-will-home-prices-return-to-pre-recession-levels- <p>REBLOGGED:  John, has some great perspective here.  I really liked how he gave insight on the lost equity most homeowners have suffered.  I know it will be several years before I will be able to sell my home unless I bring 30K to closing which I am not willing to do.  My husband is unwilling to short-sale because of his security clearance in the military.  We will be ok, but I am glad I didn't have other plans with the equity! My comments have been disabled so that you can have a conversation on John's post.</p> <div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/2719727/when-will-home-prices-return-to-pre-recession-levels-">John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>With millions of homeowners having lost much of their net worth as a result of the housing crash, many have asked, <strong>When will home prices return to pre-recession levels?</strong> And the answer is neither simple nor encouraging.</span><strong><span> <br></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>What homeowners really want to know is when their lost equity will return, when they’ll be able to sell and walk away with cash for a down payment, or when they can get a home equity loan to supplement a college fund. Sadly, for many the answer is not soon enough, and for some, never.</span></strong><span> <br></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><img title="Inflation: The Silent Thief " src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/9/4/0/1/ar132657230710496.jpg" height="221" alt="One hundred trillion dollar bill" width="448">Much of the equity lost by homeowners during the housing crash—some may argue that such gains were always a mirage—is lost forever; for even when a home’s price returns to pre-recession levels, the dollars gained are diminished by their loss of purchasing power.<span>  </span>That loss can never be regained. One only has to look to the increased cost of food, healthcare or gasoline during the past decade to realize how our dollars continue to decline in value.<span>  </span><br></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>When will home prices return to pre-recession levels?</span></strong><span> The answer varies depending upon a number of factors; but that question may not be the one we should ask. Although most will see the price of their home return to pre-crash levels at some point, that point may be so far in the future as to be meaningless. Housing has undergone structural changes, and we must now adjust to those changes. Perhaps we should ask, <strong>When will housing and the economy reach stabilization?</strong> Only then will real progress be made towards restoring our financial futures.<span>   </span> <br></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Yet, while the news isn’t great for homeowners, it may not be as bad as the numbers appear. For most, a home is a leverage purchase with lenders supplying eighty to ninety-five percent of the required funds.</span></strong><span> <strong>The true out-of-pocket losses occur when the initial investment is not recouped in a sale or because the home was lost to foreclosure. That’s a loss, of course, for some a significant one, but it’s not as severe as many have portrayed it. This recession and the collapse of home prices will resonate throughout the economy for decades, but the personal impact may be softened when taken in perspective.<span>   </span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><a href="http://www.thehousingguru.com" title="The Housing Guru">The Housing Guru</a>: The expert source for all your housing questions—now featuring daily updates of Today’s Housing News <br></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>When Will Home Prices Return to Pre-recession Levels?<span>  </span>- Originally posted at: <a href="http://www.thehousinggurublog.com" title="The Housing Guru Blog">www.TheHousingGuruBlog.com<span>  </span></a></span></p> <p> </p> </blockquote> </div><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:42:16 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2720099/when-will-home-prices-return-to-pre-recession-levels- http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2716409/keyword-tools-for-your-blog <p>REBLOGGED.  When I first arrived at ActiveRain, I think back in 2006 Brad was a huge influence as I started my blogs.  I have always followed Brad for his extremely easy to read and understand posts about blogging.  Brad has always shared to willingly with all of us here at ActiveRain so I am reblogging this featured post so that no one misses it.  Keywords are on my list of things to improve in 2012 so this was a very timely post.  I have bookmarked it for further reference since there is so much information and links for further reading. Comments disabled so that you can go on over to Brad's Blog.</p> <p> </p> <div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/2709998/keyword-tools-for-your-blog">Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p><strong>Back in the day, </strong>a few of us discovered a really cool tool from Google known as "<a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1615112/how-to-use-google-s-wonder-wheel" title="Google Wonder Wheel">The Wonder Wheel</a>" which helped members with keyword selection for their SEO friendly blog posts.  Now that the <a href="http://searchengineland.com/official-the-google-wonder-wheel-is-gone-84105">Wonder Wheel is gone</a>, I get literally hundreds of requests from members looking for good alternatives to<strong></strong> enhance and better the "Keyword" content on their blogs, sites, posts, and blog titles.</p> <p><strong> Understanding The Importance of Keyword Searches:<br></strong></p> <p><strong>Search engines like <a href="http://google.com" title="Google">Google</a> focus on returning the best quality </strong>and "<span>Best Available</span>" <a href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_SERPs" title="What is a SERP?">SERP's</a> (<em>Search Engine Results Pages</em>)  It's all based on what "Keywords" or phrases are being typed into the Search box.  Search engines simply want to return the best available matching content based on both short-tail and long-tail keyword searches.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5588" title="Google Search" src="http://bradsdomain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Google-Search.jpg" height="229" alt="" width="458"><strong>The two things people search most are</strong>: the item, the person, the company, the thing or service, and then a geographic or what many refer to as a "hyper-local" location.  Having this knowledge about search engines and keywords is the first step, the next steps will hopefully help remove the guessing game of...</p> <h3><span><em><strong>"What are people looking for and typing in the search box of search engines?"</strong></em></span></h3> <p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5590" title="Search" src="http://bradsdomain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Search.jpg" height="112" alt="" width="602"><strong><br> No pun intended (<em>well, maybe a little</em>...) SEARCH NO MORE!</strong>  While we can never really be 100% certain of what people are searching and the exact keywords or terms they're using, these keyword tools will help you not only define what IS being searched on the web, but how and what keywords to be using when creating and refining your blog titles and blog content.</p> <h3><span><strong>Keyword Tools for Your Blog</strong></span></h3> <h3><strong>Introducing <a href="https://adwords.google.com/" title="Google Keyword Tool">Google's Keyword Tool</a>:</strong></h3> <p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5577" title="Google Keyword Tool" src="http://bradsdomain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Google-Keyword-Tool.jpg" height="274" alt="" width="600"><br> <strong>In the "Keyword Search" we typed "Real Estate in San Francisco"</strong> which seems like a pretty reasonable search that most web surfers would type if interested in looking at Real Estate in San Francisco.  Interestingly the "Keyword Tool" came back showing that there is a larger percentage of people searching San Francisco Apartments which might make sense considering the space and demographic of San Francisco.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5578" title="Google Keyword Results" src="http://bradsdomain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Google-Keyword-Results.jpg" height="60" alt="" width="602"><br> <strong>Maybe creating a Blog post with the Title "San Francisco Apartments</strong>" and then provide content on how those living in "San Francisco Apartments" could qualify for a great loan, with great rates, and possibly become first time buyers and first time homeowners.  Would this be a worthy option and idea worth trying?  This is just a sample of how you can use these Keyword tools to better your content, your traffic, and hopefully your business.</p> <div> <div><strong>How should I use the Keyword Tool for keyword ideas?</strong></div> <div> <p>Search for specific keyword ideas that are related to your business, product, or service.  Or you can search a URL containing content relative to your specific niche, business, or service.  You can also go straight to filtering out specific keyword categories.  Use one or the other or both of them together; the keyword tool is very flexible and intuitive depending on how you choose to use it.  Go ahead and try this:</p> <ul> <li>Use the <strong>Advanced options</strong> to refine your search, for example, by county, city, or neighborhood.</li> <li>Check or Un-check  the keyword match type check boxes to refine your search.</li> <li>Select the <strong>Columns</strong> button above the results table to customize the columns you see in the results.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p><a href="https://adwords.google.com" title="Google Keyword Tool">Give the Google Keyword Tool a Try</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.googlekeywordtool.com/" title="Google Keyword Toolbox">Check out the Google Keyword Toolbox</a></p> <h3><strong>Soovle Is Another Great Keyword Tool</strong></h3> <p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5583" title="Soovle Keyword Tool" src="http://bradsdomain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Soovle-Keyword-Tool-1024x389.jpg" height="230" alt="" width="599"><strong><br> <a href="http://soovle.com" title="Soovle Keyword Search Tool">Soovle.com</a> search multiple sites and returns most searched results</strong> on multiple platforms of your choosing.  You can select from up to 15 sites at one time to get the most poplar searched "Keywords" or related "Phrases" on those individual sites.  Here are the results as I started typing the keywords "Real Estate" when suddenly I realized that if I stopped typing, the Soovle tool kicked in and started solving...</p> <p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5582" title="Soovle Tool" src="http://bradsdomain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Soovle-Tool-1024x483.jpg" height="284" alt="" width="600"><a href="http://www.soovle.com/" title="Soovle Keyword Search Tool"><br> </a><strong></strong>I was personally pretty excited to see that on the Yahoo site, "Zillow Real Estate" was a pretty popular search by consumers and Internet surfers.  <em>(I do hope you have a profile setup on our site for those visitors to view)</em></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.soovle.com/" title="Soovle Keyword Search Tool">Go Ahead, Take Soovle For A Spin</a></li> </ul> <h3><strong>SEOBOOK Keyword Suggestion Tools</strong></h3> <p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5584" title="SEOBOOK" src="http://bradsdomain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/SEOBOOK.jpg" height="297" alt="" width="600"><strong><br> <a href="http://tools.seobook.com/keyword-tools/seobook/" title="SEOBooks Keyword Tools">SEOBOOKS</a> Keyword suggestion tool cross-references</strong> Wordtracker.com, Google, and others.  It displays links to related search results, semantically related phrases, and offers a new CVS exporting option which rocks.  SEOBooks combined with <a href="http://www.google.com/insights/search/" title="Google Insights">Google Insights</a> will provide you with a wealth of FREE data and information to set you on your way using "<strong>Keywords</strong>" effectively in your online marketing, advertising, and blogging endeavors going forward. </p> <p><strong><a href="http://tools.seobook.com/keyword-tools/seobook/" title="SEOBooks Keyword Tools">Check out SEOBooks</a></strong>, you won't be disappointed.</p> <blockquote> <p><em>"The objective of a business website or blog is to attract potential buyers and convert them into paying customers. Keywords can help. Use appropriate keywords on your site and you’ll attract visitors who want to buy the types of products you offer."    Source: <a href="https://wordtracker.com/" title="Wordtracker.com">Wordtracker</a></em></p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Free+Keyword+Tools" title="Click Here for More FREE Online Keyword Tools and Sites"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5593" title="Click Here for More FREE Online Keyword Tools and Sites" src="http://bradsdomain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Let-me-google-that-for-you.jpg" height="215" alt="Click Here for More FREE Online Keyword Tools and Sites" width="517"></a><strong></strong></p> <p>"<strong><em>Hover your mouse above for hidden message</em></strong>"</p> <p><br>I'm always looking to provide better, faster, more efficient, and cost effective ways to help get the job done, but I'm only <a href="http://bradsdomain.com">one grain of sand</a> on a very large beach. 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Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. 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These homes all have the city listed as Port Orchard. If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can get the information to you. These Port Orchard WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents prepared by escrow for the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the King County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!</p> <p> </p> <p>If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the <a href="http://www.e-a-w.org/what-is-escrow/" title="Escrow Association of Washington">Escrow Association of Washington</a> site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Auburn Washington.</p> <p> </p> <p>Let’s look at those 56 Port Orchard WA homes -</p> <h2 class="wp-table-reloaded-table-name-id-53 wp-table-reloaded-table-name">Port Orchard WA December Homes Sold 2011</h2> <p> </p>   Total number of Homes Sold 56 Median Original List Price $237,000 Median List Price $217,450 Median Selling Price $214,250 Cumulative days on Market 92 Days on Market 74 <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Not a bad time to purchase a home in Port Orchard, Washington. Prices are down, interest rates are at an all time low you might want to look at what it means to you.</p> <p> </p> <p>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 the proceeds. <strong>I am a fan of the NORMAL market – everyone can feel more comfortable and real estate transactions are not as stressful. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to find out the value of your home please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I would be more than happy to supply you with a <strong><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/for-sellers/" title="Free CMA | Homefront Realty">FREE Market Analysis</a></strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to purchase a home in the<a href="http://homefrontrealtyonline.com/" title="Homefront Realty"> Kitsap County Real Estate Area</a><strong> </strong>please give me a call or contact me via email. We can discuss your future plans and I can set you up on an email campaign to receive the hot new listings quicker than YOU can find them.<br> <code></code><br> <code></code></p> <p> </p> <p><br> <code></code><br> <code></code></p> <a href="http://www.realtyjuggler.com/secure/ProspectForm.php?userID=17433"></a> <p><br> <code></code><br> <code></code></p> <p><br> <code></code><br> <code></code><br> <code></code><br> <code></code></p> <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/">FREE Unrestricted Access to ALL Homes - Search NOW!</a> <p><br> <code></code><br> <code></code></p> <p><em>“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.”</em><em> <em>Equal Opportunity Housing</em> <em>All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”</em></em></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:45:26 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2777691/port-orchard-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2777613/poulsbo-wa-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011 <h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/poulsbo-wa-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011/" title="Poulsbo WA Real Estate | Homes Sold December 2011">Poulsbo WA Real Estate | Homes Sold December 2011</a></h1> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Supply-vs-Demand-Dec-2011.jpg" title="Poulsbo WA Real Estate | Homes Sold December 2011"><img src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Supply-vs-Demand-Dec-2011-100x100.jpg" height="100" alt="Poulsbo Real Estate Poulsbo Home Supply vs Home Demand Dec 2011" width="100"></a></p> <p><strong>During the month of December there were 27</strong><strong> homes that sold in Poulsbo, </strong> Washington. These homes all have the city listed as Poulsbo in their address. If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can get the information to you. These Poulsbo WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents and escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the King County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!</p> <p>If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the <a href="http://www.e-a-w.org/what-is-escrow/" title="Escrow Association of Washington">Escrow Association of Washington</a> site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Auburn Washington.</p> <p>Let’s look at those 27 Poulsbo WA homes -</p> <h2 class="wp-table-reloaded-table-name-id-52 wp-table-reloaded-table-name">Poulsbo WA December Homes Sold 2011</h2> Total number of Homes Sold 27 Median Original List Price $275,500 Median List Price $269,500 Median Selling Price $272,900 Cumulative days on Market 80 Days on Market 67 <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sold-Poulsbo-Dec-2011.jpg"><img title="Poulsbo Real Estate Homes Sold Poulsbo Dec 2011" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3521" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sold-Poulsbo-Dec-2011.jpg" height="536" alt="Poulsbo Real Estate Homes Sold Poulsbo Dec 2011" width="896"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Supply-vs-Demand-Dec-2011.jpg"><img title="Poulsbo Real Estate Poulsbo Home Supply vs Home Demand Dec 2011" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3522" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Supply-vs-Demand-Dec-2011.jpg" height="540" alt="Poulsbo Real Estate Poulsbo Home Supply vs Home Demand Dec 2011" width="888"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Not a bad time to purchase a home in Poulsbo, Washington. Prices are down, interest rates are at an all time low you might want to look at what it means to you.</p> <p>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 the proceeds. <strong>I am a fan of the NORMAL market – everyone can feel more comfortable and real estate transactions are not as stressful. </strong></p> <p>If you would like to find out the value of your home please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I would be more than happy to supply you with a <strong><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/for-sellers/" title="Free CMA | Homefront Realty">FREE Market Analysis</a></strong>.</p> <p>If you would like to purchase a home in the<a href="http://homefrontrealtyonline.com/" title="Homefront Realty"> Kitsap County Real Estate Area</a><strong> </strong>please give me a call or contact me via email. We can discuss your future plans and I can set you up on an email campaign to receive the hot new listings quicker than YOU can find them.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><em>“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.”</em><em> <em>Equal Opportunity Housing</em> <em>All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”</em></em></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:22:21 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2777613/poulsbo-wa-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2740332/bremerton-s-2012-new-year-beer-festival <div><span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/4/0/9/ar132709114290479.jpg" height="509" alt="" width="359"></span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span>After the week we have all had it might be fun to get out and drink some beer!  The 2012 New Year Beer Festival will feature craft beers from some Kitsap's premier breweries and guest breweries from around the Puget Sound area.  You can purchase your tickets in advance for $30 or pay at $35 at the door.  <strong><br></strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6ias4ddab&amp;et=1109113338522&amp;s=596&amp;e=001l0xw6-MyIdGUszOJ_IoTTeHF2kaMWdpqegiZqxlyf3IDcROCtYnhXz10Dd1HbeNBj9YveLk6Sqy18bt7o4V3hr-G_SJl3CN2EHf3klmAdowpbRo_49RP76rLRB-kBwPR6O8srxrvbMA=">Get your tickets</a><span> <br></span> </div> <div><span><strong><br></strong></span></div> <div><span><strong><br></strong></span></div> <div><span><strong><br></strong></span></div> <div><span><strong>What:</strong> New Year Beer Festival 2012</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span><strong>When:</strong> Sunday, January 22nd, 2012</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span><strong>Where: </strong>Kitsap Conference Center (at Bremerton Harborside)</span></div> <div><span><br></span></div> <div><span>While you are down sampling some awesome beer you can also check out the Bremerton Marina and have some great food at the local eateries.<br></span></div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>..</p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:27:44 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2740332/bremerton-s-2012-new-year-beer-festival http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2772326/maple-valley-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011 <h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/maple-valley-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011/" title="Maple Valley Real Estate | Homes Sold December 2011">Maple Valley Real Estate | Homes Sold December 2011</a></h1> <p> </p> <div class="entry"> <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sold-MV-2011.jpg" title="Maple Valley Real Estate | Homes Sold December 2011"><img title="Maple Valley Real Estate Homes Sold Dec 2011" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sold-MV-2011-100x100.jpg" height="100" alt="Maple Valley Real Estate Homes Sold Dec 2011" width="100"></a> <p><strong>During the month of December there were 48</strong><strong> homes that sold in Maple Valley, </strong> Washington. These homes all have the city listed as Maple Valley. If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can get the information to you. These Maple Valley WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents prepared by escrow for closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the King County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!</p> <p>If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the <a href="http://www.e-a-w.org/what-is-escrow/" title="Escrow Association of Washington">Escrow Association of Washington</a> site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Auburn Washington.</p> <p>Let’s look at those 48 Maple Valley homes -</p> <h2 class="wp-table-reloaded-table-name-id-51 wp-table-reloaded-table-name">Maple Valley WA December Homes Sold 2011</h2>   Total number of Homes Sold 48 Median Original List Price $257,475 Median List Price $249,970 Median Selling Price $249,970 Cumulative days on Market 60 Days on Market 51 <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sold-MV-2011.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3501" title="Maple Valley Real Estate Homes Sold Dec 2011" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sold-MV-2011.jpg" height="535" alt="Maple Valley Real Estate Homes Sold Dec 2011" width="894"></a><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sale-vs-sold-MV-Dec-2011.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3502" title="Maple Valley Real Estate Homes for Sale vs Homes Sold Dec 2011" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sale-vs-sold-MV-Dec-2011.jpg" height="537" alt="Maple Valley Real Estate Homes for Sale vs Homes Sold Dec 2011" width="888"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Supply-Demand-MV-2011.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3503" title="Maple Valley Real Estate Home Supply vs Home Demand" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Supply-Demand-MV-2011.jpg" height="543" alt="Maple Valley Real Estate Home Supply vs Home Demand" width="888"></a></p> <p>Not a bad time to purchase a home in Maple Valley, Washington. Prices are down, interest rates are at an all time low you might want to look at what it means to you.</p> <p>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 the proceeds. <strong>I am a fan of the NORMAL market – everyone can feel more comfortable and real estate transactions are not as stressful. </strong></p> <p>If you would like to find out the value of your home please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I would be more than happy to supply you with a <strong><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/for-sellers/" title="Free CMA | Homefront Realty">FREE Market Analysis</a></strong>.</p> <p>If you would like to purchase a home in the<a href="http://homefrontrealtyonline.com/" title="Homefront Realty"> King County Real Estate Area</a><strong> </strong>please give me a call or contact me via email. We can discuss your future plans and I can set you up on an email campaign to receive the hot new listings quicker than YOU can find them.<br> <code></code><br> <code></code><br> <code></code><br> <br> <code></code><br> <a href="http://www.realtyjuggler.com/secure/ProspectForm.php?userID=17433"></a> <code></code><br> <code></code></p> <p><em>“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.”</em><em> <em>Equal Opportunity Housing</em> <em>All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”</em></em></p> </div><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:58:04 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2772326/maple-valley-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2772307/kent-wa-real-estate-homes-that-sold-december-2011 <p> </p> <p> </p> <h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/kent-wa-real-estate-homes-that-sold-december-2011/" title="Kent WA Real Estate | Homes that Sold December 2011">Kent WA Real Estate | Homes that Sold December 2011</a></h1> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kent-Sold-Dec-2011.jpg" title="Kent WA Real Estate | Homes that Sold December 2011"><img title="Kent WA Real Estate Homes Sold Dec 2011" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kent-Sold-Dec-2011-100x100.jpg" height="100" alt="Kent WA Real Estate Homes Sold Dec 2011" width="100"></a></p> <p><strong>During the month of December there were 75 </strong><strong>homes (residential excludes condos) that sold in Kent</strong>, Washington. These homes all have the city listed as Kent which would include areas of unincorporated King County. Any of the homes out in Covington that are not in the Covington City limits will be reported in the Kent market data. If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can get the information to you. These Kent WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and lender funds available for the home buyer. The seller signed all of their documents and escrow prepared the closing packages for all parties. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the King County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!</p> <p> </p> <p>If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the <a href="http://www.e-a-w.org/what-is-escrow/" title="Escrow Association of Washington">Escrow Association of Washington</a> site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Kent Washington.</p> <p> </p> <p>Let’s look at those 75 Kent homes -</p> <h2 class="wp-table-reloaded-table-name-id-50 wp-table-reloaded-table-name">Kent WA December Homes Sold 2011</h2> <p> </p>   Total number of Homes Sold 75 Median Original List Price $239,950 Median List Price $234,950 Median Selling Price $225,000 Cumulative days on Market 69 Days on Market 47 <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kent-Sold-Dec-2011.jpg"><img title="Kent Homes Sold Dec 2011" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3491" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kent-Sold-Dec-2011.jpg" height="530" alt="Kent WA Real Estate Homes Sold Dec 2011" width="890"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kent-Sale-VS-Sold-Dec-2011.jpg"><img title="Kent WA Real Estate Homes Sale Price vs Homes Sold Price Dec 2011" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3492" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kent-Sale-VS-Sold-Dec-2011.jpg" height="543" alt="Kent WA Real Estate Homes Sale Price vs Homes Sold Price Dec 2011" width="900"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Supply-Demand-Kent-Dec-2011.jpg"><img title="Kent WA Real Estate Supply vs Demand Homes Sold Dec 2011" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3493" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Supply-Demand-Kent-Dec-2011.jpg" height="542" alt="Kent WA Real Estate Supply vs Demand Homes Sold Dec 2011" width="894"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Not a bad time to purchase a home in Kent, Washington. Prices are down, interest rates are at an all time low you might want to look at what it means to you.</p> <p> </p> <p>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 the proceeds. <strong>I am a fan of the NORMAL market – everyone can feel more comfortable and real estate transactions are not as stressful. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to find out the value of your home please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I would be more than happy to supply you with a <strong><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/for-sellers/" title="Free CMA | Homefront Realty">FREE Market Analysis</a></strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you would like to purchase a home in the<a href="http://homefrontrealtyonline.com/" title="Homefront Realty"> King County Real Estate Area</a><strong> </strong>please give me a call or contact me via email. We can discuss your future plans and I can set you up on an email campaign to receive the hot new listings quicker than YOU can find them.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <a href="http://www.realtyjuggler.com/secure/ProspectForm.php?userID=17433"></a> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><em>“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.”</em><em> <em>Equal Opportunity Housing</em> <em>All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”</em></em></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:52:51 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2772307/kent-wa-real-estate-homes-that-sold-december-2011 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2764220/around-the-sound-things-to-do-west-sound-arts-council-s-daughter-daddy-dance <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/7/3/3/ar132761863133728.jpg" height="250" alt="" width="250"></p> <p> </p> <p>What:  Annual Daughter Daddy Dance</p> <p>When:  Saturday, February 4th - 7pm till 10pm</p> <p>Where:  Sons of Norway Hall, 1018 18th St, Bremerton</p> <p>Tickets:  $22 per couple and $12 each additional daughter</p> <p> </p> <p>Dads and daughters of all ages are invited out for a special evening that is sure to become a family tradition. The evening will include DJ music, light refreshments, door prizes, and a wristlet for each daughter. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Sheridan Park Community Center and Silverdale Antiques (9536 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. </p> <p>(360) 692-2462) beginning January 9th.  This event is sold out every year so get your tickets early</p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:59:16 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2764220/around-the-sound-things-to-do-west-sound-arts-council-s-daughter-daddy-dance http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2760895/what-is-earnest-money-how-does-it-work-here-in-king-county- <h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/what-is-earnest-money-how-does-it-work-here-in-king-county/" title="What is Earnest Money? How does it work here in King County?">What is Earnest Money? How does it work here in King County?</a></h1> <div class="entry"> <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/MPj043316500001.jpg" title="What is Earnest Money? How does it work here in King County?"><img class="woo-image thumbnail alignleft" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/MPj043316500001-100x100.jpg" height="100" alt="" width="100"></a> <p><strong>Earnest Money Deposit</strong>:  This is the deposit you make to show your good faith that you are committed to purchasing the home.  The deposit will not be refunded to you after offer acceptance unless one of the purchase and sales contract contingencies is not satisfied.  Your earnest money deposit is credited back to you at closing towards down payment or closing costs if the offer is accepted.</p> <p> </p> <p>Every time I  write a Purchase and Sale Contract (Form 21) for my buyer clients I am obligated by the contract terms to collect the earnest money.  The Purchase and Sale Contract spells out in detail what happens to this earnest money.</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Earnest Money</strong>. Buyer shall deliver the Earnest Money within 2 days after mutual acceptance of this Agreement to Selling Broker who will deposit any check to be held by Selling Firm, or deliver any Earnest Money to be held by Closing Agent, within 3 days of receipt or mutual acceptance, whichever occurs later.</p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>There is no need to worry about your money, it will be placed in a trust account at either the selling brokerage or at the closing agent office, which is usually an escrow company.  When it comes time to close your transaction you will see a credit for your earnest money on your closing statement.  It really is still yours.</p> <p> </p> </div><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:51:34 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2760895/what-is-earnest-money-how-does-it-work-here-in-king-county- http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2744135/bremerton-ice-arena-bremerton-ice-center-i-had-no-idea- <p> </p> <p><img title="Bremerton Ice Center" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/9/5/2/2/ar132718698622594.jpg" height="265" alt="Bremerton Ice Center" width="198"></p> <p>I have lived in Bremerton since September of 2006 so it only took me 5 years to figure out that Bremerton has an ice center.  I have never ice skated in my life so I guess I do have that excuse, however my husband loves the ice, he played hockey as a child in Minnesota.  He also spent a 3 years stationed in Alaska so was able to ice skate there.  This past Christmas Holiday he was home on leave and wanted to see some hockey, so we did.  While I was doing some research on hockey in the area the Bremerton Ice Center's web page came up. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>We really thought we would be able to go skating, but with only two weeks over the holidays we were only able to check out the facility.  I was really impressed.  I know that when he moves back home next year he will want to get involved with this organization.  He misses skating and hockey a ton! </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img title="Bremerton Ice Center" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/8/0/6/7/ar132718706776085.jpg" height="265" alt="Bremerton Ice Center" width="198">The <a href="http://www.bremertonicecenter.com/" title="Bremerton Ice Center">Bremerton Ice Center</a> is located just across the Warren Ave Bridge (Wheaton Way) over by the Bremerton YMCA. 1950 Homer Jones Drive - 360-479-7465. The Ice Center has NHL dimension surface.  They offer instructional lessons in skating and in hockey or if you are like me and would like private lessons, they have those too.  There is a Pro Shop, Arcade and a restaurant in the building.  They are open 12 months a year!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:06:10 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2744135/bremerton-ice-arena-bremerton-ice-center-i-had-no-idea- http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2720261/silverdale-wa-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011 <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/MP900399687.jpg" title="Silverdale WA Real Estate | Homes Sold September 2011"><img src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/MP900399687-100x100.jpg" height="100" alt="Silverdale Homes Sold" width="100"></a></p> <p><strong>During the month of December there were 13 </strong><strong>homes that sold in Silverdale, </strong> Washington.  These homes all have the city listed as Silverdale.  If you would like to see stats for an individual neighborhood just fill out the form below and we can  get the information to you.  These Silverdale WA 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 King County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!</p> <p> </p> <p>If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the <a href="http://www.e-a-w.org/what-is-escrow/" title="Escrow Association of Washington">Escrow Association of Washington</a> site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Auburn Washington.</p> <p> </p> <p>Let’s look at those 13 Silverdale WA homes -</p> <p>The median listed price for these 13 homes was $274,975 and the median sold price was $278,000.  Looks like some buyers might have needed to add some closing costs onto the purchase price or through negotiations the price was increased.  The days on market was 84 days.  </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/7/0/1/1/ar132659058711071.JPG" height="473" alt="Silverdale Homes Sold" width="750"></p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/0/8/0/4/ar132659069040801.JPG" height="473" alt="Silverdale WA Real Estate Data" width="750"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/4/9/0/0/ar132659064800945.JPG" height="465" alt="Silverdale WA Real Estate Data" width="750"></p> <p> Not a bad time to purchase a home in Silverdale, Washington. Prices are down, interest rates are at an all time low  you might want to look at what it means to you. 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 the proceeds. <strong>I am a fan of the NORMAL market – everyone can feel more comfortable and real estate transactions are not as stressful. </strong> If you would like to find out the value of your home please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I would be more than happy to supply you with a <strong><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/for-sellers/" title="Free CMA | Homefront Realty">FREE Market Analysis</a></strong>. If you would like to purchase a home in the<a href="http://homefrontrealtyonline.com/" title="Homefront Realty"> Kitsap County Real Estate Area</a><strong> </strong>please give me a call or contact me via email. We can discuss your future plans and I can set you up on an email campaign to receive the hot new listings quicker than YOU can find them. <em>“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.”</em><em> <em>Equal Opportunity Housing</em> <em>All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”</em></em></p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:35:02 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2720261/silverdale-wa-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2718266/covington-wa-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011 <p><strong>During the month of December there were 21</strong><strong> homes that sold in Covington</strong>, Washington.  These homes all have the city listed as Covington. There are more homes sold in the area that are located outside the Covington City limits and will be reported in the Kent October stats.</p> <p>These Covington WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete, cash or lender funds available, buyer and seller have signed all of their documents that escrow prepared for the closing. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the King County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!</p> <p>If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the <a href="http://www.e-a-w.org/what-is-escrow/" title="Escrow Association of Washington">Escrow Association of Washington</a> site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Covington Washington.</p> <p>Let’s look at those 21 Covington homes compared to December 2011.  There are some good sigs of some type of normal market in the future.  Sold properties are up, homes new to market is up, expired properties are down and supply and demand is looking promising.  If you were to look just at December 2011 the Covington real estate market would be a seller's market with only 3 months of inventory.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The median sold price is <span>down 8%</span></p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The median price of for sale properties is <span>down 11%</span> and the median price of sold properties is <span>down 8%</span></p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of sold properties is <span>up 40%</span></p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of under contract properties is <span>up 164%</span></p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of new properties is <span>up 40%</span></p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of for sale properties is <span>down 19%</span></p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of expired properties is <span>down 33%</span></p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of for sale properties is <span>down 19%</span> and the number of sold properties is <span>up 40%</span></p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The average days on market is <span>down 27%</span></p> <p>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The average months supply of inventory is <span>down -73.9%</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/2/0/3/ar132652109230286.JPG" height="456" alt="Covington Homes Sold" width="750"></span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/8/2/6/4/ar132652114246286.JPG" height="468" alt="Covington WA Homes on Market" width="750"></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/0/8/9/5/ar132652121659805.JPG" height="475" alt="Covington WA Homes Supply and Demand" width="750"></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Not a bad time to purchase a home in Covington, Washington. Prices are down, interest rates are at an all time low you might want to look at what it means to you.</p> <p>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 the proceeds. <strong>I am a fan of the NORMAL market – everyone can feel more comfortable and real estate transactions are not as stressful. </strong></p> <p>If you would like to find out the value of your home please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I would be more than happy to supply you with a <strong><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/for-sellers/" title="Free CMA | Homefront Realty">FREE Market Analysis</a></strong>.</p> <p>If you would like to purchase a home in the<a href="http://homefrontrealtyonline.com/" title="Homefront Realty"> King County Real Estate Area</a><strong> </strong>please give me a call or contact me via email. We can discuss your future plans and I can set you up on an email campaign to receive the hot new listings quicker than YOU can find them.<br> <code></code><br> <code></code><br> <code></code></p> <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/">FREE Unrestricted Access to ALL Homes - Search NOW!</a> <p><br> <code></code><br> <code></code></p> <p><em>“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.”</em><em> <em>Equal Opportunity Housing</em> <em class="external">All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”</em></em></p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:09:53 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2718266/covington-wa-real-estate-homes-sold-december-2011 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2716727/auburn-wa-real-estate-december-homes-sold-2011 <h1 class="title"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/auburn-wa-real-estate-december-homes-sold-2011/" title="Auburn WA Real Estate | December Homes Sold 2011">Auburn WA Real Estate | December Homes Sold 2011</a></h1> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Auburn-Home-Sold-December-2011.jpg" title="Auburn WA Real Estate | December Homes Sold 2011"><img src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Auburn-Home-Sold-December-2011-100x100.jpg" height="100" alt="Auburn Home Sold December 2011" width="100"></a></p> <p><strong>During the month of December Auburn had 90 homes sell. </strong>This includes detached homes, town-homes and manufactured homes on owned land.  Below you will see a map with some Auburn, WA sold homes.</p> <p>These Auburn WA homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents and escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the King County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!</p> <p>If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the <a href="http://www.e-a-w.org/what-is-escrow/" title="Escrow Association of Washington">Escrow Association of Washington</a> site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Auburn Washington.</p> <p>Let’s look at those 90 Auburn homes -</p> <h2 class="wp-table-reloaded-table-name-id-48 wp-table-reloaded-table-name">Auburn WA December Homes Sold 2011</h2> <br> Total number of Homes Sold 90 Median Original List Price $239,975 Median List Price $205,000 Median Selling Price $206,250 Cumulative days on Market 94 Days on Market <p>86</p> <p><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Auburn-Home-Sold-December-2011.jpg"><img title="Auburn Home Sold December 2011" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3461" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Auburn-Home-Sold-December-2011.jpg" height="575" alt="Auburn Home Sold December 2011" width="913"></a></p> <blockquote>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The median sold price is <span>up 3%</span><br><span><br></span>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The median price of for sale properties is <span>down 0%</span> and the median price of sold properties is <span>up 3%</span> </blockquote> <blockquote>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of sold properties is <span>up 32%</span> </blockquote> <blockquote>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of under contract properties is <span>up 94%</span> </blockquote> <blockquote>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of new properties is <span>down 20%</span> </blockquote> <blockquote>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of for sale properties is <span>down 18%</span> </blockquote> <blockquote>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of expired properties is <span>down 67%</span> </blockquote> <blockquote>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The average days on market is <span>up 13%</span> </blockquote> <blockquote>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The average months supply of inventory is <span>down -58.9%</span> </blockquote> <blockquote>Dec-10 vs. Dec-11: The number of for sale properties is <span>down 18%</span> and the number of sold properties is <span>up 32%</span> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>Not a bad time to purchase a home in Auburn, Washington. Prices are down, interest rates are at an all time low you might want to look at what it means to you.</p> <p>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 the proceeds. <strong>I am a fan of the NORMAL market – everyone can feel more comfortable and real estate transactions are not as stressful. </strong></p> <p>If you would like to find out the value of your home please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I would be more than happy to supply you with a <strong><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/for-sellers/" title="Free CMA | Homefront Realty">FREE Market Analysis</a></strong>.</p> <p>If you would like to purchase a home in the<a href="http://homefrontrealtyonline.com/" title="Homefront Realty"> King County Real Estate Area</a><strong> </strong>please give me a call or contact me via email. We can discuss your future plans and I can set you up on an email campaign to receive the hot new listings quicker than YOU can find them.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Below you will find all of the homes that have sold in Auburn for the year. If you would like to see just this months sales then send us an email and we will get the data to you. </strong> This search starts with the low to high price option.</p> <p><br> <br> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:56:18 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2716727/auburn-wa-real-estate-december-homes-sold-2011 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2707991/auburn-wa-real-estate-homes-for-sale-in-auburn <h2>Auburn, WA Homes For Sale</h2> Below you will see all homes for sale in Auburn that are currently listed in the NWMLS with a real estate company. We update this information daily so you can find any new listed home for sale instantly. <br> <br> Save your <strong>MLS Auburn home searches</strong> and your favorite houses with a <span>FREE account</span>. Also you may <span>opt-in to receive email notification</span> of new listings that meet your Auburn real estate search criteria. Contact us if we can help you buy or sell in Auburn or or any West or South Sound area. <br> <br> <div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. Using today's technology with her signature personal service allows her to achieve complete customer satisfaction. <div class="profile-link"><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/author/admin/"> View all posts by Jo Soss <span class="meta-nav">→</span> </a></div> </div> <h3 class="title">Subscribe</h3> <div class="col-left"> <div class="social"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/homefrontrealty" class="subscribe"><img title="Subscribe to our RSS feed" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-rss.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/homefrontrealty" class="twitter"><img title="Follow us on Twitter" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-twitter.png" alt=""></a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homefront-Realty/279182248712" class="facebook"><img title="Connect on Facebook" src="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/wp-content/themes/deliciousmagazine/images/ico-social-facebook.png" alt=""></a> <span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/search-homes/" title="Search for Homes"><img title="Search for Homes" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/2/6/8/8/ar126410288288622.gif" height="26" alt="Search for Homes" width="155"></a></span> </div> </div> <p><span>Copyright © 2008 - 2012 <a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/sellers/" title="Homefront Realty">Homefront Realty</a> </span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.homefrontrealtyonline.com/required-wa-state-full-disclosure/" title="WA State Required Full Disclosure">Washington State Required Disclosures</a><br></span></p> <p><span>"Equal Housing Opportunity" </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <hr> </div> Jo Soss | Designated Broker West and South Puget Sound (HomeFront Realty) Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:00:16 -0500 http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2707991/auburn-wa-real-estate-homes-for-sale-in-auburn http://beyondbremertonrealestate.com/post/2694756/washington-innie-or-outie- <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/1/7/9/0/ar132583531709714.JPG" height="242" alt="" width="322">On Wednesday while I was driving back from dropping Jay off at the airport I had the radio turned to a channel that had a morning talk show on. I love listening to talk radio and local news radio is my favorite. </p> <p>The DJ's were discussing a study about people moving in and out of states.  They were discussing what states everyone was leaving and what states everyone was moving to. </p> <p><strong>I heard people were moving from Ohio and lots of moving into the state of Wyoming, you know because of that, what is it a mine, or gas or oil?</strong></p> <p>I thought I would find the report and see how Washington was doing.  One of my market areas has a high rate of people moving in and out due to military relocation. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Is Washington losing or gaining residents?  I guess you could figure that out with a relocation household moves study. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>I know a little about relocation, being a military family we have moved across the country several times.  Look here I even had a photo of an Atlas Van Lines truck getting ready to move us from 29 Palms, CA to Bremerton, WA.  How funny!</p> <p>Atlas Van Lines survey is based on 80,289 Interstate and Cross-Border Household Goods Relocation<br> from <strong>January 1, 2011</strong> through <strong>December 31, 2011</strong>.</p> <p>Looks like Washington is about even with almost as many people moving in (2,752) as people moving out (2,604) which places it in the "balanced" category on the Atlas Van Lines survey. </p> <p><span>The annual study shows that the majority of the Western states remain balanced with only two states changing status. Utah is now an outbound state and Wyoming is now balanced. </span></p> <p>Being balanced is probably a good thing!  <strong>CLICK THE PICTURE TO SEE YOUR STATE.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.atlasvanlines.com/migration-patterns/" title="Migration Patters - Click for your State"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/7/8/9/3/ar132583483439875.JPG" height="456" alt="" width="650"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div class="agent_signature"> <p> </p> <div class="profile-content"> <h4> <span><img title="Jo Soss, Designated Broker / Owner" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/9/0/6/ar132622566660998.jpg" height="100" alt="Jo Soss" width="75">Author:</span>Jo Soss</h4> Jo Soss is the designated Broker and the owner of Homefront Realty in Bremerton Washington. Selling real estate in the greater Puget Sound area since 1994 she has vast knowledge in all aspects of a real estate transaction. 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