From the monthly archives:

November 2007

Are You Ready For Snow?

by Jo Soss on November 30, 2007 · 0 comments

Certain parts of the country probably have already had snow but for those of us in the Pacific Northwest we are still enjoying fall. In our area we rarely see snow early if at all. Last winter was my first winter back in Bremerton after spending 3 years in the dry warm desert of California [...]

Uptown Mike’s

by Jo Soss on November 30, 2007 · 5 comments

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NY Hot Dogs with Attitude! On my travels on the Boardwalk I came across what I could see as the only “on the Boardwalk” eatery. There are those that overlook the Boardwalk but only one that is “on” the Boardwalk. Uptown Mike’s, NY Hot Dogs with Attitude! First I thought to myself, “Is there a [...]

Santa Claus is coming to “Park”

November 26, 2007

Be sure to mark your calendar for these special events. Santa Claus is in Bremerton and is coming to your favorite park! On Wednesday, December 19th the best known citizen of the North Pole will be visiting Evergreen Park between the hours of 10am – Noon. Bring your kiddos, your furry kiddos or just come [...]

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Just Like Vegas Baby! – Reenlistment Bonus!

November 26, 2007

With the lure of high salaries in the private sector the Pentagon had to do some “wheeling and dealing”. The Pentagon has paid out more that $100 Million – yes I said MILLION in bonuses to veteran Green Bret and Navy SEALS alone. On every military chat board you see the post about bonuses. So [...]

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Bremerton Naval Museum

November 26, 2007

The oldest building located on the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard site was relocated by the US Navy to Harborside Fountain Park to become the new home of the Naval Memorial Museum of the Pacific. The new location along with the opening of the museum was dedicated this past August. This majestic 100 year old building [...]

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Are You A Good Neighbor?

November 26, 2007

So your neighbor’s home is on the market – for sale – sign in the yard and everything!! So how do you feel? Are you glad they are moving? Are you sad they are leaving? Are you jealous and maybe want to “sabotage” the process a little? I think it is only human nature to [...]

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Harborside Fountain Park

November 26, 2007

Bremerton’s newest park addition – and all I can say is WOW!! I had read a little about the park which opened in May of this year but had yet to visit. What is called “Harborside” is at the other side of the Boardwalk. I was able to walk up the stairs to the ferry [...]

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So You Want To Be A … 1st Time Home Buyer?

November 19, 2007

Good for you!! Are you ready? Do you know what you need to do? This is a big step in your future and you will be making some very serious decisions but there is no need to be intimidated by the process. Here it is in 5 easy steps. •1) Contact a Real Estate Professional [...]

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Evergreen Park

November 14, 2007

EVERGREEN ROTARY PARK One of the reasons I chose to live in Bremerton was because of the water. I love being around water and if I can’t be on an ocean beach I will take any beach. This is why Evergreen Park is my favorite park in Bremerton. This must be a lot of “Bremertonites” [...]

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Saving for a Down Payment – hmmm – Depolyment Pay!!!

November 13, 2007

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE……That’s the song that I sing when my husband heads out on a deployment. Yep, he is in the Navy but I have never had the pleasure of being involved with a Navy command. We have spent all of our years together hanging out with the Marine Corps. Deployment can be [...]

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Bremerton Boardwalk

November 13, 2007

Bremerton Boardwalk The “HEART OF DOWNTOWN“. On quiet days you can sit on a bench and watch the ferries come and go, on others days you can participate in local activities such as the Blackberry Festival or the summer Concert series, either way it is a fun place to be. The Blackberry Festival is held [...]

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USS Turner Joy (DD-951)

November 13, 2007

USS TURNER JOY (DD-951) Whenever we transferred to a new location we turn into “tourists”. We call it our new “Navy” vacation. How many families get to live all over the country and “vacation” without leaving home? The first year at a new duty station we spend most of our free time searching out the [...]

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Buyer’s Market…Did I hear someone say Buyer’s Market?

November 13, 2007

You know what I say? – WHO CARES!!! In this day and age with all of the instant stats, instant news, instant whatever we sometimes forget that without action all of this information doesn’t matter, it only stands in our way of pursuing the American Dream. What matters is you want to buy a home [...]

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PCS Expert

November 13, 2007

Wouldn’t it be nice to work with an agent that knows the ways of a Military PCS? Now if you are reading this and don’t know what “PCS” means we have a lot of work to do!! Hi, my name is Jo and I am a Military Spouse – NO I am not a Military [...]

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Jo Soss | Bremerton Real Estate

November 12, 2007

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 [...]

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It’s All About You…

November 12, 2007

It’s About You, Your Family, Your Dreams. Make Your Move – Live Your Real Estate Dream Today! 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 [...]