Silverdale, WA

As a real estate professional in Kitsap County, I spend several hours a day doing market research for many different types of clients, first time homebuyers, new construction consumers and military members relocating from here or to here. Some of my clients want to know what is new – some want to know what has sold and some of my clients just like to know about activity. Not all of my clients are in the market now. They will be some day and so I provide them with history, data and information they request to make decisions that concerns their home search – home sell part of their life. Below is a look at the past 24 hours in the Kitsap County home market.

The new homes on the market during this 24-hour period are located in Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island. These nine homes range in price $149,900 - $545,000. Can you guess where they are located? Some of these homes are new construction; some are craftsman style homes built in the 1940’s. Some of these homes have views and some do not. Some of these homes sit on large lots and some sit on small cozy ones. If you would like to see the photos or receive, more information just send me your email and I will send off the list to you.

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Homes in Silverdale were selling for a YTD median price of about $300,000 at the end of August, down 4.7 percent from a year ago. The August median closed sale of $275,900 was about 21% less than the August median a year ago. Kitsap County YTD median price has fallen 8.5% over the past year. The number of Silverdale YTD closed sales was down 39% from a year ago, compared to a drop in closed sales of 27% for the County as a whole. The number of pending sales YTD is down 39% from a year ago. The number of active listings in Silverdale (134) is 11% lower than a year ago. The inventory turnover (total homes on the market divided by number sold last month) is 19 months, about double the value of last month. The Silverdale market has slowed down considerably. The large changes in Poulsbo (better) and Silverdale (worse) from last month shows that there are currently large month-to-month fluctuations in our market.

Directions: 3337 NW Byron St, Silverdale Washington

Silverdale Waterfront Park is more than a county park, it is a community icon. Several activities throughout the year are located at this gorgeous 2.3 acre park on Dyes Inlet of Puget Sound. The park boasts saltwater beach access, a huge kids playground, convenient restrooms, an intimate gazebo, a large picnic shelter, and many picnic tables and other picnic areas.

This park is so much more than your traditional park. You can walk the shoreline looking for sea glass, different types of rocks or maybe even crab. If you walk over to the Silverdale Port Marina Pier you can walk out and might be able to see some kind of sea life like an Orca. Remember not to park at the boat launch area, which is only for vehicles with trailers using the marina's launch.

The use of flip-flops is helpful on the beach because it is so rocky. Keep an eye on little ones this is not a swimming type of area and there are no lifeguards on duty. The Silverdale Waterfront Park is a designation spot for Kitsap County activities.

Here is a video I shot July 11th - a weekday with lots of people enjoying the great weather we have been having.

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Directions: 3200 NW Byron, Silverdale WA

In 2004 the Kitsap County Veteran's Memorial was dedicated in a ceremony that included speeches, color guards and the raising of the United States flag along with the POW/MIA flag and the service flags of each branch of the military.

I found the original program of the ceremony on the Kitsap County Veterans Memorial web site and found it to be very interesting. I wasn't living in the area during 2004 and so was unable to enjoy this very impressive ceremony. I have however, been to the memorial on a few occasions and find it to be one that is very peaceful and inspiring. I guess that is because it is on the waterfront. Something about paying respect to those who have served our Nation in such a setting is very calming.

The Kitsap County Veterans Memorial is located adjacent to Silverdale Waterfront Park next to the gazebo area right down on the shore. Here is a video I recorded on July 11th.

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One of the more difficult challenges in moving to a new area is finding a good, reputable auto repair shop. There are few things worse in life than having your car breakdown in a strange city and not know where to take it.

If you have recently moved to the Kitsap Peninsula in picturesque Washington State, then you are most fortunate. One of the best auto repair shops is right in your own backyard!

Town & Country Auto Repair, located right off of Hwy. 3 on Chico Way, has truly been a Godsend for our family. When we moved to Silverdale WA, our kids were younger and we only had one car - the Soccer Mom Mini-Van. Now, as our kids have grown (teenagers, don't ya just love 'em!), we have added 4 other cars to the collection! Several of them are very basic, "Point-A to Point-B," high miles used cars (Two of which were thankfully donated by friends or family). Of course, the more cars you own, the greater your chances of needing repairs, especially for the older ones.

I highly recommend the expert mechanics at Town & Country Auto Repair without reservation, and for the following reasons:

These guys are like the "Boy Scouts of Auto Repair!"

They're Trustworthy - they always do what they say they're going to do and "when" they say they'll do it!

They're Helpful - each one of their technicians has been professionally trained and certified. Several of them are specialists for various systems or vehicle makes. They are able to troubleshoot even the most challenging problems quickly.

They're Friendly - you feel like you're one of the family. They actually make you feel like you're the most important customer they have!

They're Thrifty - here's an amazing concept: they'll only do the work that is needed or necessary! They'll give you options, but they never sacrifice on safety related issues. They don't gouge their customers, but provide excellent work at a very reasonable price!

Okay, so they're not Clean, but what would you expect from guys who crawl under cars all day!

So if your car or truck needs a doctor, check out the boys at:

Town & Country Auto Repair, 3420 Chico Way NW, Bremerton, WA 98312

(Corner of Chico Way & Erlands Point) (360) 692-2262