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Kitsap County 1st Time Buyers :: $7500 TAX CREDIT :: Bremerton, Silverdale, Naval Base Kitsap
Are you sitting on the fence? Have you read the many horror stories across the nation? Well, remember real estate is local and here in the Kitsap County area we are in an amazing buyer’s market. It just might be the perfect time for you to purchase a home if you are a First-Time Home Buyer. Here is a nudge to get you into the housing market. On July 30th President Bush signed into law House Bill 3221 (H.R. 3221: Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008) which included a special tax incentive for First-Time Home Buyers (Sec.3001). This bill provides a tax credit up to $7,500 for homes purchased on or after April 9, 2008, which the First-Time Home Buyer will repay over 15 years following the purchase. This is not a down-payment assistance program, but rather a ZERO INTEREST LOAN...
[Read more...]Bremerton
Welcome to Bremerton
Bremerton Real Estate :: Bremerton Real Estate Information :: Homes in Bremerton —newly proclaimed the “Metropolitan Center of the West Puget Sound” is the largest city in Kitsap County located on the Beautiful Kitsap Peninsula between the majestic Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State. The Bremerton area offers some of the best views of mountains and water as well as some of the best boating and recreational opportunities in the Greater Puget Sound Area. Within a mile radius you will find several attractions and facilities to visit and explore. Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula. Bremerton is in the midst of a huge downtown core revitalization process, which has caught the eye of many - Special to the P-I : by Lawrence Cheek : On Architecture: Bremerton could teach Seattle a lesson about its waterfont Landscape Architecture Magazine : by Mark Hinshaw : Waterfronts...
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Welcome to Silverdale
Silverdale Real Estate :: Silverdale Real Estate Information :: Homes in Silverdale ==>Many residents don’t realize that Silverdale like Bremerton has history too. Many that have relocated to the area over the years might not realize that this economic hub exploded in the early 1970’s with the location of the new Trident Submarine Base to nearby Bangor. Local residents who sold property at just the right time became wealthy overnight. With progress some landmarks disappeared to be replaced by new schools and hosing developments. There was huge transformation in the Silverdale area with the Navy bringing thousands of sailors and their families to the area. The economic base of the area grew immensely. Silverdale became the shopping hub of the West Sound. Located here is the largest shopping mall between Seattle and Tacoma. The Kitsap Mall Silverdale though expanding and bringing...
[Read more...]Naval Base Kitsap
Welcome to Naval Base Kitsap
Welcome to NAVAL BASE KITSAP on the Beautiful Kitsap Peninsula between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State. NAVAL BASE KITSAP belongs to Navy Region Northwest and consists of Bremerton, Bangor and Keyport. Naval Hospital Bremerton of Navy Region Northwest is also located in the region as is PSNS (IMF). If this is the first time you have been stationed in the Puget Sound area, you are in for a treat. The Kitsap Peninsula area offers some of the best views of mountains and water as well as some of the best boating and recreational opportunities in the Greater Puget Sound Area. Within a mile radius you have several attractions and facilities to visit and explore. Below you will find the specific NAVAL BASE KITSAP amenities information and resources. It is always fun to be that “tourist” at your new duty station. Take the time to really educate yourself on...
[Read more...]Kitsap County
Welcome to Kitsap County
Kitsap County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish tribe. As of 2000, its population is 231,969. Its county seat is at Port Orchard, and its largest city is Bremerton. Kitsap County was formed out of King County, Washington and Jefferson County, Washington on January 16, 1857. Originally named Slaughter County, it was soon renamed. The United States Navy is of great importance to the county because it is the largest employer in the county, with installations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, and Naval Base Kitsap (which comprises former NSB Bangor, and NS Bremerton). Kitsap County is connected to the eastern shore of Puget Sound by Washington State Ferries runs from Bremerton to Downtown Seattle , Southworth to West Seattle via Vashon Island, Bainbridge Island to Downtown Seattle, and from Kingston...
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Welcome to Kitsap Peninsula
The Kitsap Peninsula is an arm of land that is part of the larger Olympic Peninsula in Washington state (U.S.) that lies west of Seattle across Puget Sound. Hood Canal separates Kitsap Peninsula from the rest of the Olympic Peninsula. It encompasses all of Kitsap County except Bainbridge and Blake Islands, as well as the northeastern part of Mason County and the northwestern part of Pierce County. The highest point on the Kitsap Peninsula is Gold Mountain. The U.S. Navy’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Naval Base Kitsap (comprised of the former NSB Bangor and NS Bremerton) are on the Peninsula. Its main city is Bremerton. Though earlier referred to as the Great Peninsula or Indian Peninsula, its current name comes from Kitsap County, which occupies most of the peninsula. It is thus the namesake of Chief Kitsap, an 18th- and 19th-century warrior and medicine man of the Suquamish Tribe....
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Welcome to Puget Sound
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Bremerton Real Estate & Local News
Kitsap County 1st Time Buyers :: $7500 TAX CREDIT :: Bremerton, Silverdale, Naval Base Kitsap
Are you sitting on the fence? Have you read the many horror stories across the nation? Well, remember real estate is local and here in the Kitsap... [Read More]
Bremerton WA Real Estate Market Report Recap | July 2008
Here is the Real Estate Market Activity for January - July 2008. Check back each month to see the monthly 2008 trend for Bremerton WA. On July 31st... [Read More]
Kitsap County HomeOwners | Did you end up in the DUMP?
I was doing some market research today and decided to really look and look hard at expired listings in my market area. I know the blah; blah; blah…if... [Read More]
Manette Sub Area Plan
The City of Bremerton’s Comprehensive Plan includes the adoption of several detailed Sub Area Plans for several areas inside the City of Bremerton’s... [Read More]
Lots of people sell real estate, but…
The quote listed below is one I have used in my marketing materials for several years, so today when I ran across this news article on MSN from US... [Read More]
More Bremerton ArticlesNaval Base Kitsap Info & Relocation
Naval Base Kitsap : VA Home Buyers
Today if you are an eligible veteran you have an opportunity as a home buyer that many non-veterans don’t have when it comes to cash out of pocket to purchase... [Read More]
Naval Base Kitsap | Turn your BAH into Home Ownership – Stop Renting
I am sure as a military member you have heard this phrase about a million times in the last several years. Interest rates have been so low for so long that home... [Read More]
Puget Sound Military Guide :: Did you get yours?
The Puget Sound Military Guide has been out to the NEX, MCX, PX and well all the X’s over the last couple of weeks. I picked mine up at Naval Base Kitsap... [Read More]
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
This is my “them, them” to all Military Spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day. President Reagan designated the Friday before Mother’s Day... [Read More]
Naval Base Kitsap :: Use Your VA Guaranteed Home Loan for ZERO DOWN
I am sure you have heard all the doom and gloom from a million different news reports concerning the lending industry mess, how several loan programs once available... [Read More]
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Kitsap County 1st Time Buyers :: $7500 TAX CREDIT :: Bremerton, Silverdale, Naval Base Kitsap
Are you sitting on the fence? Have you read the many horror stories across the nation? Well, remember real estate is local and here in the Kitsap County area we... [Read More]
Kitsap County HomeOwners | Did you end up in the DUMP?
I was doing some market research today and decided to really look and look hard at expired listings in my market area. I know the blah; blah; blah…if it isn’t... [Read More]
Lots of people sell real estate, but…
The quote listed below is one I have used in my marketing materials for several years, so today when I ran across this news article on MSN from US News and World... [Read More]
Kitsap County Veterans Memorial
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... [Read More]
Silverdale WA : Silverdale Waterfront Park
Directions: 3337 NW Byron St, Silverdale Washington Silverdale Waterfront Park is more than a county park, it is a community icon. Several activities throughout... [Read More]
More Silverdale ArticlesWest Sound Area Attractions
Bremerton :: 19TH ANNUAL BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL :: Saturday’s 4th Annual BLACKBERRY CRITERIUM Video
On Saturday I spent the afternoon downtown Bremerton to take in the activities of the 19th Annual Blackberry Festival. I parked a couple of blocks from the Bremerton Boardwalk and was... [Read More]
19th Annual BlackBerry Festival
Event: 19TH ANNUAL BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL Event Date: August 30, 2008 Event Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm Festival Hours: Saturday, Aug. 30th-10 AM to 8 PM Sunday, Aug. 31st-10 AM to... [Read More]
Kitsap County Veterans Memorial
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... [Read More]
Bremerton Hot Spots : Second Park Lounge & Cafe’
Are you looking for some free Wi-Fi to have with your cup of joe? There’s a new spot in town where you can enjoy espresso, lunch, dinner and yes free Wi-Fi right across the... [Read More]
Silverdale WA : Silverdale Waterfront Park
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... [Read More]
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Meet the Author | Jo Soss-Olson
My name is Jo Soss-Olson and I am a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Washington State. I am not just a real estate agent, I live and play in the Bremerton, Silverdale area and enjoy sharing all that the West Sound area has to offer.
Here you will find my thoughts on real estate and living in the West Sound. I love to get hyper-local with my content so you are going to find information on some great small neighborhoods in the area, each one with a unique quality and personality.
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