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Let's get connected in '08
I am sure as a military member you have heard this phrase about a million times in the last several years. Interest rates have been so low for so long that home ownership has been easier than ever before for anyone and this especially includes the military population, who until recently didn't feel like they could or should purchase properties. Never before has the military population owned a higher percentage of homes.
The days of base living has changed drastically. With most installations switching over to PPV the climate has changed. The thought of waiting until retirement to purchase a home has become a scary thought with the way housing prices in most areas have skyrocketed.
Now could be the perfect time in the Naval Base Kitsap area to purchase a home since the market has really changed to a buyer's market you can capitalize on the lower interest rates along with some lower prices and motivated sellers.
Just think buying a home with your BAH money is a real tax advantage. Read more about how you can receive tax breaks with this tax free money.
Is this Legal? Receiving Tax Breaks with Tax Free Money?
So as a military member do you purchase a home?
It is a very complicated process which needs some investigation and education before making a decision. You should ask yourself some questions like these at the minimum.
•· Do I have upfront money to buy a home?
•· Can I get financing? (Don't forget you are most likely eligible for a VA loan)
•· Is my tour of duty going to be longer than 2 years before the next PCS?
•· Will I have the opportunity to do another tour here or will I have an opportunity to come back?
•· If I had to be a long distant landlord would I have the time or recourses?
•· Could I afford a property manager?
•· What if I had to pay the mortgage for 2-3 months while the home is waiting for new renters?
So after you have considered all the possibilities, searched the internet for information and asked around your shop. Are you ready to buy?
Take a look at: New 2008 BAH Rates Released | Bremerton WA Real Estate and see the possibilities.
Currently in Bremerton there are many homes that are still in a very affordable price range. Today in Bremerton there are 80 homes between the price ranges of $150,000 - $200,000. See for yourself here. Search Bremerton Now . Or send me an email and I will email you that very list. Or just fill out my Contact Form.
Check here for my Military Buyer Rebate Information. Yes, I do offer a "Military Discount" all you have to do is ask.
Other links for your interest:
If you have any questions about real estate in Bremerton Washington, contact Jo Soss with Skyline Properties, Inc. at (360) 990-1433 or visit her personal website Puget Sound Real Estate Today where you will be able to search for homes and find more Bremerton Real Estate information.
When you are a military spouse you count things, lots of things.You count how many days until he leaves, you count how many days until he comes home, you count how many days until the next PCS, you count how many days until he leaves again. You have to count most of these days in private. You have to be careful about Operational Security or OPSEC.
I think it was in 2003 when some soldier or Marine who was stationed in Iraq decided to compose what was and is to this day called "The Donut of Misery".This donut has been emailed and passed along to military families all over the world. My first donut was given to me in 2004 when my husband was in Iraq for the first time. I was so excited to tell him about it. When he finally called it was the first thing I said and you know what? He had one too.
There are donuts all over the computer of Iraq and Afghanistan. It isn't just a "spouse" thing. The one I am posting isn't a OPSEC violation - it is the length of my husbands tour at his current duty station in Anchorage, Alaska. The colors of these donuts are diverse, this is my version of bold and bright, I am sure when I first received it there was no hot pink or electric lime green. You make your donut yours and someone else makes it theirs.
So if you know someone that needs a donut just email me with their email address or yours and I will send it off. You need to have Microsoft Excel to set it up. This is just one of the "quirky" things those of us do to pass the time our loved ones are away.
The Donut comes with some crazy sayings when you hit mile stones. Some people have changed them to fit their personality but mine still has the originals.
Still a long way to go...
So...how many steps does it take to get to the latrines?
Are we there yet?
Congratulations you're over the hump!
You are single digit veritcaly challenged
Hello Mayor!
Leaving on a Jet Plane!
If you have any questions about real estate in Bremerton Washington, contact Jo Soss with Skyline Properties, Inc. at (360) 990-1433 or visit her personal website Puget Sound Real Estate Today where you will be able to search for homes and find more Bremerton Real Estate information.
- Expired Dump?
I was doing some market research today and decided to really look and look hard at expired listings in my market area. I know the blah; blah; blah...if it isn't priced right it won't sell. I started to look at homes and really thought the price was right or in a range that with a little negotiation there would or should have been a buyer. So why didn't some of these homes sale. I will tell you - BECAUSE THEIR AGENTS WERE LAZY!!! Now, that might sound strong and maybe not sound professional but it is the truth!!
In my market area the NWMLS allows us to upload 15 photos. You can also write a short description that for each photo. I did research on 42 homes in the West Bremerton area and there were only 5 listings with a total of 15 photos. Of those listings with 15 photos only 3 had descriptions entered. THAT JUST AIN'T RIGHT! The average for the 42 homes was 7 pictures.
Isn't the NWMLS your FIRST IMPRESSION! Unless a person sees the home while driving by, then yes it is. The listing in the multiple usually is the first time most agents and most buyers see what your home looks like when you put it on the market. Wouldn't it be best to have as many pictures as allowed with descriptions?
So Mr. / Ms Seller, did you see what your home looked like online? Did you like what you saw? If you didn't did you have a conversation with your agent? What did they say?
The real estate market in the Bremerton area is off to a great 2008, so if you want to SELL your house this year and not just LIST it - Call me! I use all 15 pictures and they will be good pictures because I will not allow you to have your home on the market in sub par condition. I will make your home's FIRST IMPRESSION one the real estate community and the buyers in the area will remember.
If you have any questions about real estate in Bremerton Washington, contact Jo Soss with Skyline Properties, Inc. at (360) 990-1433 or visit her personal website Puget Sound Real Estate Today where you will be able to search for homes and find more Bremerton Real Estate information.
I do a ton of research daily watching the trends in the Bremerton Real Estate market. Sometimes it is hard to decided what is good news and what is bad news - and well you know like the saying goes - No news is good news. Seriously, all of the numbers really only point to one thing. If you price your home properly for the market it will sell. I purchased a home in 2006. The property was probably priced below what the market would allow so there were several offers in the first 48 hours it was on the market. I had lost out on 2 other homes in "bidding" wars. Yes, even with all of my knowledge, I lost out. Sometimes you just have to know when to stop and luckily I did. This 3rd home was really the home we wanted and as the saying goes " if it is meant to be it will happen" it did. I am a true believer in this saying! Yes, I did have to pay $2500.00 over the asking price but knowing the house was under-priced to begin with I wasn't concerned. So after the fast pace of 2006 I was really interested to see how 2007 stacked up.
Days on market didn't climb much. Percent between list price and sell price was pretty even. Average list price and Average sales price weren't out of wack. So why were there only 995 homes sold in 2007 vs 1338 sold in 2006? Why were there only 532 homes taken off the market for some reason or another in 2006 compared to the huge amount of 867 in 2007? Yes, 2007 was a little slower. I really believe that the market here in Bremerton is on a very positive track. Prices will be adjusted to match the local wage and economy. Prices sometimes just get out of hand and there needs to be a correction. I think this is one of those times. We are lucky in this area because the correction is just a couple thousand vs several thousand in other market areas. I have the feeling that you will see a strong and stable market in 2008.
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 FREE Market Analysis.
If you would like to purchase a home in the Bremerton WA Real Estate Area 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.
Jo Soss
Real Estate Sales Professional since 1994
Skyline Properties, Inc.
cell: (360) 990-1433 fax: (206) 350-3128
E-mail: jo614@comcast.net
Web site: PugetSoundRealEstateToday
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You need to be in a home. You need to have the stability and the financial security. The time is now! I was born in the State of Washington and except for a short stay in Groton, Ct and 29 Palms, California during the years of 2003-2006 I have lived here my entire life. In 2002 I choose to relocate to the soon to be revitalized City of Bremerton. Beginning in 2001 The City of Bremerton began a huge revitalization plan. The City of Bremerton still holds that "small town" feel with all the closeness of the ever fun and happening Seattle. Bremerton is where I met my husband who is a United States Navy sailor and where we have planned to retire once he completes his 20 year Navy military career. In 2006 while my husband was serving his second tour in Iraq I returned to the area and purchased a home with anticipation of new duty orders. Because I missed selling real estate in Washington immensly we decided that no matter what the Navy told us I was going to live back in Bremerton, Washington. As the plan would unfold my husband received orders to another Marine Corps unit located in Anchorage, Alaska on Elmendorf Air Force Base. Our motto is ACCELERATE YOUR LIVE Being the proud spouse of US Navy Sailor (HMC (FMF/SW/AW) you can believe that I know the demands of a Military Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS). I have the T-shirt to prove it. I am familiar with what needs to be done to schedule a cross country move or one that is only a few blocks down the street. I have moved cross country several times in the last few years, so I know the importance of the internet for those that need to relocate on a tight schedule. I have sold homes to clients via the internet with only photos and videos. I am proud to serve the Naval Base Kitsap area which includes Bremerton, Bangor, Keyport and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS & IMF). Please click the links for a list of all my blog articles about military relocation to the area we call Naval Base Kitsap. Yes, I do offer a Military Discount. Check these links for my Miliatry Buyer Rebate and my Military Seller Discount. Bremerton WA Real Estate | Silverdale WA Real Estate | Kitsap County Proudly Serving | Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton | Bangor | Keyport | Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS & IMF) I began my real estate career in 1994. I soon found out that I loved selling real estate and that I was really good at it! Lots of people sell real estate, but not everyone is good at it. I bring to my clients the commitment to work hard and have fun. The role of a real estate salesperson is to guide you through the buying or selling process, taking the time to make sure you understand every step of the transaction. I am absolutely committed to fulfilling your needs with the highest level of professionalism, expertise and service. My commitment to your satisfaction is the foundation from which a solid business relationship is built. I realize that people do business with people they trust. I am interested in what is best for you, the client, and am committed to establishing a long-term relationship based on trust. I pride myself on being knowledgeable and staying current with changes in the industry that will affect the success of your transaction. You have worked hard to be able to purchase the home of your dreams. I feel the responsibility to make those dreams a reality and pursue the right solution enthusiastically. Enthusiasm working for you! Helping people make one of their most important decisions is a serious responsibility, but something that I enjoy doing. This enthusiasm and hard work will benefit you and help reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with real estate transactions. Established Credibility! I have many years of experience and knowledge working in this industry. I have been a licensed real estate salesperson since 1994. I can say with confidence that I'll get the job done right. Customer Service Expert! My pledge to you is to be honest, thorough, and professional. I treat every client with dignity and respect, because that is what I would expect. I promise to provide you with the best possible service in whatever your needs may be. Communication Is The Key!! Buying or selling, you need a real estate salesperon that will listen to you, respond, and help you reach your goal. I pride myself on being a "down-to-earth" type of person - no fancy words you won't understand. I'm informed and up-to-date on current market trends. Call me today for old fashioned personal service that includes technology of today! Free Buyer's Report | Free Seller's Report | Free Market Analysis Presentation: Traditionally, the selling agent's role in a real estate transaction has been to represent the seller. This meant the selling agent owed a fiduciary duty to the seller, not to the buyer! It is possible, however, for the buyer to have representation whereby the selling agent would owe the fiduciary duty to the buyer. Ask me to assist you in making this decision by providing you with the Skyline Properties Buyer's Guide to Agency Representation.
I am a member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Association. This gives me access to information on all the properties offered for sale in the Puget Sound area. I will ensure that you will see all homes in which you are interested, regardless of who has listed the property.
Viewing Properties: Communicate clearly to me your requirements for a new home; I will preview properties for you, selecting only those that fulfill your specific needs. If you see a home in an advertisement, newspaper, magazine, TV or internet - or drive by a home you like, call me for information. I can obtain all the information quickly and accurately from the listing broker without subjecting you to "strong arm" sales techniques you might be subjected to if you tried to obtain that information yourself. If you decide to attend an open house held by another Real Estate professional, all you have to do is hand them one of my business cards I have provided you and explain you are working with another real estate professional. This will avoid potentially uncomfortable or confusing circumstances.
It's also a good idea to take a Buyer's Check List (included in this package) with you while you are viewing properties. In some cases, you may view so many properties that it becomes difficult to remember the pros and cons of each one. This list, along with additional information provided by myself can help you analyze which properties more specifically meet your criteria!
Financing: Before, or shortly after you begin touring prospective properties, you should be Pre-Approved or Pre-Qualified for a mortgage loan. This will help you and myself when negotiating, and it could possibly make the difference of getting your offer accepted over others! Many mortgage loan companies will offer you Pre-Approval or Pre-Qualifications over the phone, via e-mail and by appointment. I can also recommend a mortgage loan officer or assist you in locating one! This also saves you the time and effort of looking at homes outside of your price range. It is important to note the difference between Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualification. Pre-Approval is an actual mortgage loan approval based upon your credit report, income and assets. A Pre-Qualification is an educated estimate of what you would qualify for based upon non-verified information supplied by you. If at all possible, a Pre-Approval is the better way to go!
Making an Offer: I will prepare your purchase and sales agreement offer with you and will guide you through the essential details of the binding contract. You will be asked to give a check for "Earnest Money Deposit" at the time the offer is prepared, so be sure to have your checkbook with you. I will assist you throughout the entire offer and acceptance process.
Closing: The closing agent (usually an escrow company) will prepare the necessary legal documents, including the deed, and call you for an appointment to sign your closing papers. When they call you for this appointment, they should tell you the exact amount you need to bring with you. As a general rule, personal checks are not accepted at closing, so be sure to bring a cashier's check. Once you have signed your closing papers, deposited your funds and the deed is recorded in your name, I can give you the keys to your new home!
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OLD FASHIONED SERVICE WITH THE TECHNOLOGY OF TODAY
Are you aware of the advanced marketing trends of the new technology age of Real Estate? As a member of the Baby Boomer Generation (1943-1964) I have lived a life of change. We are after all the generation that started it all! Boomers are associated with expressing individual freedom, the civil rights movement, gay rights, handicapped rights, right to privacy and the important feminist cause of the 1970's. I don't call that slacking and I don't call it out of the loop. Those movements taught us how change was good, how it could improve our lives and how it would lead to great things.
If I was one year younger I could be considered a member of Generation X. Generation X (1960-1979) is the most tech friendly of all the generations so far. This generation has driven the majority of the Internet's growth. Google, Yahoo, MySpace, Youtube and other tech companies were all founded by people who belong to Generation X.
Finally, we come to Generation Y. Generation Y (1981-1995) or sometimes called the "Net Generation" is the first generation to grow up fully surrounded by a total digital and Internet driven world. They are the ones that keep us on our toes when it comes to all the latest tricks and trends.
As a Real Estate Professional it is imperative to keep abreast of all the latest marketing and sales trends. There are over 15 different free websites just to market a listing on. There are several networking sites to reach out to other Real Estate Professionals to help make a relocation transaction less stressful.
Do you know what these companies do? Are you aware how much information is out there when it comes to buying or selling real estate? You want to make sure you have an agent that knows this information like I do.
Zillow - provides free real estate information including homes for sale, comparable homes, historical sales, home valuation tools and more. ...
Trulia - Use Trulia to find real estate, homes for sale, recently sold properties, local school information and much more. Trulia is a free unbiased real estate...
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Do you know what a BLOG is? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: A blog (a portmanteau of web log) is a website where entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. Click on any of these three pictures to be directed to one of my three different blogs. When I list your home it will be displayed on all of these sites along with all of the other free flyer sites - Yes, and even CraigsList. CraigsList flyers seem to show up very quickly on the first page of Google for some awesome exposure.
ANCHORAGE ALASKA
My husband who is in the US Navy is stationed with a Marine Corps unit in Anchorage, AK on Elmendorf Air Force base. I spend a couple weeks here and there. This was my first summer visiting the "Land of the Midnight Sun" - and it truly is just that. It is so wild not having it get dark until 4am and then only a "dusk" type feel until the sun rises again.
These pictures were taken at Chugach State Park. This is the third largest state park in America. 1/2 of a million acres. You can hike, ski, camp and ride snow machines and 4 wheelers. We spent the day on a 4 Wheeler trail. It was about 60 degrees and gorgeous!
Picture 1 - This is my husband on his toy. We rode this thru the park on a trail for 4-wheelers. Was so amazing not to feel like a criminal on a 4-wheeler after spending 3 years in CA with almost no where to ride.
Picture 2 - This is Lake Eklutna. It was amazing how blue it was and so clean. The water in this park looks like it has never been touched. We hiked up to a Glacier but the melt had already started so we had to turn back since we didn't have any rock climbing gear. Next year we are going to rent a canoe and explore this lake. We didn't bring any fishing rods -dang.!! I just leaned to fly-fish and this would have been a great place!
Picture 3 - Was taken at a memorial park in Anchorage. On Sundays people come to fly kites. These are not just ordinary kites; these are kites that if you don't hold them right you could loose fingers. They are huge - like 20 feet across!! I could watch them for hours - but you will never see me flying one!!!
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