My youngest son, Luke (18), playing safety on defense for the Central Kitsap High School Cougars Junior Varsity team, recovers a blocked kick, and scores his first high school touchdown.
(Forgive the poor quality shooting. The videographer was a tad bit excited!)
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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional in Kitsap County WA. He's been married to a drop-dead gorgeous blonde for over 25 years, has four totally awesome kids, and a purebred Golden Lab named Sadie. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG, and Crabbing in the Hood.
I had a few rather awkward and painful, but short-lived experiences with student athletics when I was growing up.
I remember being on a Babe Ruth baseball team out in Livermore CA sponsored by Patterson Glass. It was my first team where the uniform wasn't a cheap silk-screen t-shirt. Even though I couldn't hit or field a baseball, at least I looked as though I had reached the Major Leagues.
My Dad had always been the motivating force behind my illustrious baseball career, so when my folks divorced, and he moved to Southern CA, he wasn't around to remind me of practices or games.
One hot summer afternoon, my sisters and I walked over to May Nissen Park to show off our skills at cannonballs and jackknifes in the massive public pool. As we made our way through the park, we noticed a baseball game in progress. As we drew closer, I realized the uniforms looked familiar. It was 'my' team - Patterson Glass!
In junior high, I attended Mendenhall Middle School. You'd think we would've had a cool mascot name, like the Mustangs, or the Mavericks. But no, we were the Mendenhall Moles! How can anyone in their right mind take the field and meaningfully compete in any kind of athletic competition with a name like that?
I was tall for my age, just under 6 foot, and along with that came the misguided assumption that I could play basketball, a notion that I quickly and rather embarrassingly dispeled on numerous occasions.
Mike Kraft told me that chicks liked jocks, so I attempted to play flag football. Thank God full contact wasn't allowed back then, or I never would've made it to high school!
Now understand, I wasn't just athletically challenged. I was beyond clueless. And to make matters worse, I was the only kid on the team who wore a long sleeved jersey. Like I really needed to draw further attention to myself! However, there was an upside - I could wrap tape around my forearms and write down where I was supposed to go on each play, and cover it up with the sleeves!
The game against East Avenue will be forever emblazoned on my mind. Some expert coaching mind came to the brilliant conclusion that I would make a good offensive lineman. As luck would have it, I was paired across from Gary Dimon, living proof that Darwin was right. The guy had facial hair, for Goodness sake! Needless to say, the opposing team quickly discovered a weakness in our front line, and proceeded to pulverize our quarterback for the rest of the game.
And so it is that I have this tendency to bring a small amount of 'baggage' with me as I vicarious live out my 'inner athlete' through the sports escapades of my 3 sons - Ben, Elliot, and Luke.
Stay tuned for Part Two, coming soon to a blog near you!....
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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional in Kitsap County WA. He's been married to a drop-dead gorgeous blonde for over 25 years, has four totally awesome kids, and a purebred Golden Lab named Sadie. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG, and Crabbing in the Hood.
The following is a brief analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington for September 2009, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA (this includes data for Bainbridge Island WA)
Poulsbo WA statistics separately: (Area 166)
WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?
The Fall season on the Kitsap Peninsula WA is definitely upon us! Temperatures are cooling down, the mornings are darker, and local high school football is in full swing!
In most markets across the country, real estate is seasonal, and typically begins to slow down once school starts back up. But here in Kitsap County WA we still are experiencing a steady flow of activity, especially with Buyers trying to take advantage of the $8000 Federal Tax Credit for 1st Time Home Buyers. In order to qualify for this credit, the purchase contract must be closed no later than December 1st, 2009.
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For more additional information and resources concerning real estate in Kitsap County WA and the Western Puget Sound, access my website, Kitsap Life .
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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com
One of my most favorite and popular series I've authored since jumping into the blogging fray has been "Adventures in 1st Time Home Buying!" a fun and informative collection of 10 articles created specifically to guide 1st Time Buyers through the home purchasing process.
As a veteran who proudly served on-board a submarine in the US Navy, my first two homes were purchased using VA financing. Living here in Kitsap County WA, home to the Bangor Sub Base and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, many of my Buyer clients are Active-Duty military and choose VA loans when buying their homes.
Given the unique nuances and pros/cons of VA financing, I thought it would be helpful to publish a series of articles geared towards helping Active-Duty service members and veterans to better understand the VA loan process, and equip them to intelligently navigate the potential challenges they may encounter.
First, let's dispel what is typically the most common misnomer about VA loans:
A VA loan is a mortgage loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and may be issued by any number of qualified lenders, i.e., banks, savings & loans, credit unions, mortgage companies, etc.. However, neither the loan nor the money borrowed is provided by the VA.
The VA Loan began in 1944 through the original Servicemen's Readjustment Act (also known as the GI Bill of Rights). The GI Bill was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and provided Active-Duty Service Members and Veterans with a federally guaranteed home loan with no down payment. This program made the dream of home ownership a greater reality for millions of service people and veterans. The GI Bill has contributed more than any other program in history to the welfare of our uniformed personnel, veterans, and their families.
In our next installment, we'll compare the VA Home Loan with other loan products, and help to determine if VA financing is the best choice for you.
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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com
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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com , SOUNDBITEBLOG , and Crabbing in the Hood , or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com
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Providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for my clients throughout Western Puget Sound WA.
After spending most of my life climbing the ladder of corporate America, and spending entirely way too much time away from home and family, I decided a change was needed. I discoverd that real estate was a natural fit for my abilities and talents, and have thoroughly enjoyed my career choice ever since!
As a licensed Real Estate Professional my primary focus is to relentlessly represent my client's best interests and to assist them in achieving their goals.
I've been married for over 25 years to my wife, Janice, the most amazing woman on the planet! She's a gifted elementary school teacher and devoted Mother.
Together, we've been blessed with four totally awesome kids - Emily (21); Ben (20 and married to Alex); Elliot (18); and Luke (15).
Most of the time, you'll find me here at my computer, discovering yet another social network to join, or crafting my next literary blog masterpiece (yeah, right!).
Of all the places I've ever visited, nothing compares to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Here on the Kitsap Peninsula, we're surrounded by the clear deep waters of the Puget Sound. To the west is the Olympic Mountains, rising up dramatically from the shores of Hood Canal.
To our east, eclectic & hip Seattle, and the towering summit of Mt. Rainier. There is no better place on the planet to call home!
During the summer months, you'll find me in my boat out on Hood Canal, pulling up my crab pots, and soaking up the rays!
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