Get Involved | Give Back to COVID-19 Responders

COVID-19 has created a severe impact to our world, as well as our local community. As we continue to navigate these challenging times, first responders need our support and resources more than ever. We encourage residents on Bainbridge Island with vacant ADUs, rental properties, or second homes to rent out your space (for free or for a fee) to first responders so that they may live separately from their own families in order to keep them safe. Staying connected to our community is essential right now, let’s work together to keep each other protected and healthy!

A Note to my Clients, Navigating Real Estate During the Coronavirus

A Note to my Clients, Navigating Real Estate During the Coronavirus

Many are asking how this affects the market and the short answer is we don't know yet. In the near term, we have seen sporadic interest in properties and some are still going under contract, but folks are guarded. In the long term I am optimistic. The underlying strength of the Seattle economy is still there, just currently closed for business. Right now my thoughts are with the families who are struggling.

Bainbridge Island Market Trends: Q3-2019

Bainbridge Island Market Trends: Q3-2019

After double-digit home price growth from the second quarter of 2018 to that of 2019, the median sales price of single-family homes on Bainbridge Island retraced slightly to $870,000 in the third quarter of 2019. Buyers in this area purchased homes with greater speed than seen in previous years as homes sold in an average of just 19 days on market—a sharp decline from the 44 days they spent on the market in both Q3-2017 and Q3-2018. Conditions are relatively favorable for both buyers and sellers, with a healthy supply of inventory, at 2.4 months.

Autumn on Bainbridge Island

Autumn on Bainbridge Island

As the leaves turn from brilliant forest green to varying hues of reds, oranges, and yellows, it becomes clear that autumn has arrived on Bainbridge Island. From spooky creatures and scavengers hunts to costume contests and community celebrations, fall activities are abundant for those of all ages. Here are a few of Bainbridge Island’s autumn festivities not-to-be-missed:

Wine in Washington

Washington State has continued to make national headlines over the years. From our booming tech community and hot housing market to our ever-successful Seattle Seahawks, Washington manages to find ways to stand out. While news about Amazon and the housing market were hovering in the spotlight, our state has been quietly establishing itself as a leader in the wine industry.

Thoughtfully Curated—Current Exhibitions at BIMA

Thoughtfully Curated—Current Exhibitions at BIMA

The Pacific Northwest has always been a unique location for art. From Northwest Coast art created by Native Americans and the tribes of First Nations to blown glass sculptures, our region is witness to incredibly talented artists.

Extraordinary Getaways: Coastal Spain

Extraordinary Getaways: Coastal Spain

The next stop in our Extraordinary Getaways series is all about coastal Spain. From Costa Brava to the Balearic Islands, there is something incredibly luxurious about waking up to the sound of waves crashing along the shore.

Commuting from Bainbridge is a Breeze

Commuting from Bainbridge is a Breeze

Commuting is never usually the highlight of someone’s day. It can be hard to start the day off right when you are navigating your way through exhaustive lines of traffic and your coffee is cold before you even arrive to work. But what if all that could change?

Here on the island, we have a different perspective of commutes. We’re usually greeted by our friends or neighbors as we board the ferry from Bainbridge Island to downtown Seattle. The endless sea of taillights is traded for the calming waters of The Sound and the freeway views are swapped for sweeping mountain vistas.

Bainbridge Island Market Trends: Q2-2019

Bainbridge Island Market Trends: Q2-2019

After a year-over-year retracement of the median sales price of single-family homes in the first quarter of 2019, home values saw double-digit growth in the second quarter of the year, increasing from $865,000 in Q2-2018 to $979,000 in Q2-2019, a 13.2% gain. It is thus no surprise that the neutral market we reported in the first quarter has now shifted back into a seller’s market, with 2 months of inventory. Though the average cumulative days on market was up slightly from this time last year—at 33 days—it was markedly lower than Q1-2019, when homes sold in an average of 67 days.

2019 Waterfront Update

2019 Waterfront Update

Nothing quite compares to the waterfront lifestyle on Bainbridge Island during the summer months. Aquatic adventures abound with long days spent at the water’s edge. In the spirit of the waterfront season, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty recently released RSIRWaterfront.com, which takes a close look at sales trends in 14 counties around Western Washington with price trends and topographic maps of 27 waterfront communities. Below we have compiled thoughtful insights for Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County.