Dana Post

1911 Home, Detached Garage, outbuilding plus 4 lots that add up to 1.690 acres ! Home has sturdy bones, newer roof, septic, water heater and oil-fired boiler. 2 mins. to Southworth/West Seattle Ferry.

A Blank Canvas for one to design a fabulous estate on Gorgeous Land with endless views of West Seattlle, Blake Island, Bainbridge Island and Puget Sound!

10796 SE Olympiad drive, Port Orchard MLS#36010

See More! www.southworthwestseattlewaterfrontproperty.com or Call Dana Post 360-990-0998

You won't believe this Location, Land, SHOP, size and Price! MLS #15026 in Port Orchard. ONLY $250,000 (no short sale/foreclosure)

Over 1800 square feet, tastefully updated farmhouse with real hardwoods and a huge finished basement/bonus room. Open kitchen and eating space with natural light/windows all around. High efficiency heat pump/AC system with electrostatic, hypoallergenic filtration system (esp. good for anyone with asthma or allergies) Newer paint and windows, Office space with separate entry.

SHOWN BY APPT ONLY - Call Dana Post 360-990-0998 before its GONE :)

Thank you kpbj.com for this article - People need to KNOW the true stats and not be so doom and gloom :)

http://kpbj.com/headlines/economy/2010-01-11/western_washington_pending_home_sales_mark_best_december_since_2006

Hey everyone! This busy working mom is in the post-Christmas mode now, just like you - Trying to put things away, integrate all the new "stuff" in with the old "stuff," AND keep my kids entertained over their many days off. I really relish this time to be with them, but often I run out of ideas.

Here are my ideas for a fun Winter Break with kids. Please ADD YOURS!! Some cost money and some don't - some are exclusive to Kitsap County but many are not. Thanks!

1. Take a hike - Bundle up! My kids may act like they don't want to on the way there, but give them some sticks and pine cones to throw off of hillsides, and they're happy! Recently, on a hike near Wildcat Lake, they busted open frozen puddles with sticks and thought that was THE BEST! I loved it, too, because it was free!

2. Hot cocoa dates at Starbucks. Sometimes they have games there, but we usually take Uno, checkers, or a chess board, just in case.

3. Bowling. We especially love All-Star Lanes in Silverdale.

4. Indoor Pool. YMCA or Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center.

5. Board games at home. Make it a little more festive by laying a blanket down in a room where you don't ordinarily play board games. This way it can double as a "carpet picnic," too.

6. Carpet picnics :)

7. ART - pull out the art supplies that you rarely have time to use... paints, Moon sand, create a mural on a large roll of newsprint... Go nuts! Grandparents love being surprised with New Year's masterpieces in the mail.

8. Dollar store shopping spree! Have the kids spend their own chore money.

9. Volunteer at a local food bank. You'll be surprised how easy it is, and how fun it is, for kids to sort cans and it really helps!

10. Models or puzzles. Time-consuming and inexpensive. It can be a L'ego creation, automobile or motorcycle model, dollhouse, or just a good-old fashioned puzzle that they pick out.

Okay - I'm exhausted at 10 ideas but I would love your ideas too! Where would parents be without other parents to share ideas with! Happy Winter Break and Happy New Year! Cheers!

Why the Holidays are HOT!

Holiday season can be a hot time to sell your home. It's true! Here are some solid reasons why:

•1. Curb appeal & show appeal! The twinkly lights, garlands, tree, decorations and yummy smells of the holidays can all help your home show better.

•2. Inventory is down. This means buyers have fewer choices overall, so your home has an even greater chance of being the "standout."

•3. More time to house shop: A large number of people have extra time off at the holidays, so they finally have time to do their desired home shopping.

•4. Time for job transfers: Having your home on the market now allows you to capture all the job and military transferees who may not be able to wait until spring to buy a home. I am currently working with two military couples who are moving in March to start at Bangor in the beginning of April. We have started the online home search and in January, they'll come out here to choose a home during a brief visit, so it will close in March, when they need to move in.

•5. Tax incentives: Many smart and logical buyers know that if they buy by the end of the year, they'll be able to increase their itemized income tax deductions for mortgage loan fees, interest and pro-rated property taxes.

For more information, a free CMA (Comparable market analysis) or any other questions or resources, depend on Dana Post 360-990-0998. I'll be happy to serve you!