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Bremerton WA Real Estate | June Homes Sold 2010

Jo Soss — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:27:26 +0000

During the month of June there were 88 homes that sold in Bremerton. [zip codes: 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337]. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!

If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the Escrow Association of Washington site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Bremerton Washington.

Let’s look at those 88 Bremerton homes -

Average List Price

$217,283 [May- $199,895 -April- $197,429 - March -$202,739 - February -$220,258 - January -$203,640 December -$224,396]
$128

Average Sold Price

$209,182 [May-$195,044 - April -$192,860 - March -$198,231 - February -$213,465 - January -$201,166 - December -$218,171 ]
$123

The average sq ft of these 88 Bremerton homes was 1701 sq ft. These homes spent an average of 108 days on the market (DOM).

The list to sale ratio for these homes was 96.27 percent. What that meas is that buyers offered 96.24% of what the seller requested.

What do these numbers mean? Is it a good time to buy? Is it a good time to sell. It all depends on your individual situation. I would rather buy in a buyers market and I would rather sell in a buyers market if I have to buy another home with the proceeds. I am a fan of the NORMAL market – everyone can feel more comfortable and real estate transactions are not as stressful.

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 Kitsap County 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.

“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.” Equal Opportunity Housing All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”

Bremerton WA Real Estate | May Homes Sold 2010

Jo Soss — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:59:54 +0000

During the month of May there were75 homes that sold in Bremerton. [zip codes: 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337]. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!

Let’s look at those 75 Bremerton homes -

Average List Price

$199,895 [April- $197,429 March -$202,739 -February -$220,258 January -$203,640 December -$224,396 ]
$123

Average Sold Price

$195,044 [April -$192,860 March -$198,231 February -$213,465 January -$201,166 December -$218,171 December]
$120

The average sq ft of these 75 Bremerton homes was 1631 sq ft. These homes spent an average of 112 days on the market (DOM).

The list to sale ratio for these homes was 97.57 percent. What that meas is that buyers offered 97.57% of what the seller requested.

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.

“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.” Equal Opportunity Housing All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”

Bremerton WA Real Estate | April Homes Sold 2010

Jo Soss — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:40:52 +0000

During the month of April there were 73 homes that sold in Bremerton. [zip codes: 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337]. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!

Let’s look at those 73 Bremerton homes -

Average List Price

$197,429 [March -$202,739 -February -$220,258 January -$203,640 December -$224,396 ]
$124

Average Sold Price

$192,860 [March -$198,231 February -$213,465 January -$201,166 December -$218,171 December]
$122

The average sq ft of these 73 Bremerton homes was 1633 sq ft. These homes spent an average of 113 days on the market (DOM).

The list to sale ratio for these homes was 97.69 percent. What that meas is that buyers offered 97.69% of what the seller requested.

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.

“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.” Equal Opportunity Housing All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”

Bremerton WA Real Estate | March Homes Sold 2010

Jo Soss — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:09:41 +0000

During the month of March there were 61 homes that sold in Bremerton. [zip codes: 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337]. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!

Let’s look at those 61 Bremerton homes -

Average List Price

$202,739 [$220,258 February -$203,640 January -$224,396 December]
$120

Average Sold Price

$198,231 [$213,465 February -$201,166 January -$218,171 December]
$114

The average sq ft of these 61 Bremerton homes was 1740 sq ft. These homes spent an average of 122 days on the market (DOM).

The list to sale ratio for these homes was 97.77 percent. What that meas is that buyers offered 97.77% of what the seller requested.

Not a bad time to purchase a home in Bremerton, Washington. Prices are down, interest rates are at an all time low and with the incentives from the government you might want to look at what it means to you. In fact it is a great time if you are a 1st time home buyer and qualify for the $8,000 tax credit – CREDIT! NOT loan! Read the information I have written about the program here

It is finally official. The hombuyer’s tax credit has been extended to April 30, 2010

So what is the absorption rate at this point in time? Check here for the definition of absorption rates – Absorption Rates

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.

“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.” Equal Opportunity Housing All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed”

Bremerton First Time Home Buyer – Only 30 days left

Jo Soss — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:45:45 +0000

Today is April 1st – April Fool’s Day – but this ain’t NO fool! You only have 30 days to be in a binding contract with a Bremerton home seller to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit. Now, remember you can receive this credit now even if you have filed your 2009 income tax return. You just need to file an amended return and “wala” CASH!

Do you know if you are a first time home buyer? Sounds like a stupid question but there are people out there that have owned homes in the past who will now qualify as a first time home buyer.

What is the definition of a first-time home buyer?
The law defines “first-time home buyer” as a buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase. For married taxpayers, the law tests the home-ownership history of both the home buyer and his/her spouse.

I currently have a first time home buyer that fits this definition. They were very excited to learn the news. We are out looking for the home and now know we only have 30 days. I have two other buyers that have written homes this month that qualify as long as we close prior to June 30th. They will – they have loan approval and appraisals are complete just finishing the final touches prior to signing loan documents.

I have another client that is in the counter-offer stage and will know either this evening or tomorrow if the home he chose will be the home he receives the first time home buyer tax credit on or if we need to find another.

I have clients coming from California the week of April 17th but still have some slots available to show home to you. Give me a call as soon as you can so we can start the process.

Bremerton WA Real Estate | December Homes Sold 2009

Jo Soss — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:23:15 +0000

During the month of December there were 82 homes that sold in Bremerton. That is just 2 less than in November. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!

Let’s look at those 82 Bremerton homes -

Average List Price

$224,396 [$215,012 November]
$133

Average Sold Price

$218,171 [$210,430 in November]
$130

The average sq ft of these 82 Bremerton homes was 1703 sq ft. These homes spent an average of 103 days on the market (DOM).

The list to sale ratio for these homes was 97.22 percent. What that meas is that buyers offered97.22% of what the seller requested.

Not a bad time to purchase a home in Bremerton, Washington. In fact it is a great time if you are a 1st time home buyer and qualify for the $8,000 tax credit – CREDIT! NOT loan! Read the information I have written about the program here

It is finally official. The hombuyer’s tax credit has been extended to April 30, 2010

Check out some of Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data here - Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data FYI

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.

Bremerton Real Estate 2009 Market Reports

“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.” Equal Opportunity Housing All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed

DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: http://cmp.ly/0

Bremerton First Time Home Buyers | Tax Credit Deadline

Jo Soss — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:00:53 +0000

If you are a first time home buyer looking to purchase a home in Bremerton, now may be the perfect time. Interest rates are low and home prices have declined to a very first time home buyer affordable level. You also can take advantage of the extended first time home buyer tax credit. But don’t dally because you must find a home and be in a contract prior to April 30, 2010 with the closing taking place by June 30, 2009. You don’t want to wait till the final hour! There will be a huge rush for closings in June so there will be a huge “line” to the recorders office! I really think that you have to give everyone in the process a chance to do their job correctly so I really think that a 40 day close is much more realistic than a 30 day close.

Right now in the West Bremerton, East Bremerton and Manette are of Bremerton there are 48 homes available with the following criteria. If you want to see a list of these homes with photos just let me know and I can email you the MLS list – no spam, no questions asked.

Price 180,000 to 220,000

Bedrooms 3.00 or more

Bathrooms 1.75 or more

Structure 1300 or more

It is finally official. The homebuyers’ tax credit has been extended to April 30, 2010.

Bremerton WA Real Estate | November Homes Sold

Jo Soss — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:14:07 +0000

During the month of November there were 84 homes that sold in Bremerton. That is 16 more homes sold than in October. Seems odd since the NWMLS has reported such a surge in October Puget Sound wide due to the then planned end date of the first time home buyer tax credit. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!

Let’s look at those 84 Bremerton homes -

Average List Price

$215,012 [$203,933 in October]
$127 [$132 per sq ft in October]

Average Sold Price

$210,430 [$202,524 in October]
$125 [$132 per sq ft in October]

The average sq ft of these 84 Bremerton homes was 1732 sq ft. These homes spent an average of 96 days on the market (DOM). Down about 20 days from October

The list to sale ratio for these homes was 97.87 percent. What that meas is that buyers offered 97.87% of what the seller requested.

It is finally official. The hombuyer’s tax credit has been extended to April 30, 2010

Check out some of Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data here - Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data FYI

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.

Bremerton Real Estate 2009 Market Reports

“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.” Equal Opportunity Housing All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed

DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: http://cmp.ly/0

Bremerton WA Real Estate | October Homes Sold

Jo Soss — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:18:00 +0000

During the month of October there were 68 homes that sold in Bremerton. That is 14 homes less than in September. Seems odd since the NWMLS has reported such a surge in October Puget Sound wide due to the then planned end date of the first time home buyer tax credit. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!

Let’s look at those 68 Bremerton homes -

Average List Price

$203,933
$132 per sq ft

Average Sold Price

$202,524
$132 per sq ft

The average sq ft of these 68 Bremerton homes was 15701 sq ft. These homes spent an average of 132 days on the market (DOM).

The list to sale ratio for these homes was 99.31 percent. What that meas is that buyers offered 99.31% of what the seller requested.

It is finally official. The hombuyer’s tax credit has been extended to April 30, 2010

Check out some of Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data here - Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data FYI

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.

Bremerton Real Estate 2009 Market Reports

“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.” Equal Opportunity Housing All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed

DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: http://cmp.ly/0

Bremerton WA Real Estate | September Homes Sold | Homes Sold in Bremerton WA 2009

Jo Soss — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:18:12 +0000

During the month of September there were 82 homes that sold in Bremerton. These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name!

Let’s look at those 82 Bremerton homes -

Average List Price

$235,309
$136 per sq ft

Average Sold Price

$2228,774
$132 per sq ft

The average sq ft of these 82 Bremerton homes was 1804 sq ft. These homes spent an average of 125 days on the market (DOM).

The list to sale ratio for these homes was 97.22 percent. What that meas is that buyers offered 97.22% of what the seller requested.

Check out some of Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data here - Kitsap County Real Estate Market Data FYI

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.

Bremerton Real Estate 2009 Market Reports

“Statistics not compiled or published by NWMLS.” Equal Opportunity Housing All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed