North Kitsap Closings: Nov 1-7
With the exception of Kingston, activity was up sharply this week over the same period last year. Expect more as pending sales close in time for the original tax credit deadline.
If you're interested in the details of the home that sold your neighborhood, email me.
North Tacoma Closings October 22-31
The market is improving in North Tacoma! More homes closed in less time. The average selling price was less, but that is clearly the result of more realistic listing prices. Expect an increase in transactions this month as the deadline for the first-time homebuyers tax credit (November 30) approaches.
If you'd like details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, email me.
Kitsap Closings October 22-31
The market is much more active than it was during the same period last year. Except for Bainbridge Island, the average sales price is higher. More homes sold in Kingston and particularly Bainbridge, with pending sales increasing as well.
If you'd like details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, email me.
I was chatting with Karl Buchmeier this week about insurance matters and asked him to share a story about why health insurance is valuable.
Last November Jim, a 42-year-old general contractor from Port Orchard, met with Karl to explore health insurance options. Jim had no coverage at all. He chose a high-deductible plan with a monthly premium of $160. In February, after suffering for several weeks with an intense headache, Jim went to the doctor. A series of tests revealed a large and growing brain tumor.
Jim immediately went into surgery but it did not go well. Another surgery was performed in March, and then again in June.
Finally in mid July, Jim learned that he was going to be okay. But the good news had some bad mixed in. Jim's medical bills exceeded $800,000 dollars, of which all but $80,000 was covered.
Jim called to complain about the uncovered amount. Karl advised him to plead hardship. He did, and the remaining bills were written off.
For $540 in premiums, Jim received $800,000 in benefits and kept his business and his home.
This is not a typical case, of course. but you never know what might happen. I know Karl and recommend his services.
North Tacoma Closings Oct 15-21
No change in the number of closings from the same time period last year, but the average selling price is higher. Look for the numbers to increase in the next five weeks cue to the first-time homebuyers tax credit. If you are curious about the details of the home that sold in your neighborhood, email me.
Raised in Seattle and Bainbridge Island, Paul retired from perfesserin' at the University of Pittsburgh to return to his roots. He knows the market and guarantees satisfaction with his service.
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