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I don't think so. Islanders love their ferry and cherish their rural setting. That's why housing prices are higher here.  But on the average, they are lower than they were last year at this time (see report below). Closed Transactions August 8-21   Except for Silverdale, homes closed quicker thi...
08/22/2010
Closed Transactions August 8-14   Bainbridge closed 75% more transactions than last year during this time period.  Silverdale, Poulsbo and Kingston lagged behind.  But in Silverdale, Poulsbo and Bainbridge, transactions closed much quicker.    The average sale price dropped in all markets (except...
08/15/2010
Thanks to Steve Cook for sending these photos. If you think times are tough, look at what was happening in our country 70 years ago!   Closed Transactions August 8-14   The Tacoma housing market continues to lag behind last year's during this time period.  But those homes that did sell closed ne...
08/15/2010
No kidding this time (pay attention, yo). If this comes through, look for a lot of activity in the Kingston market by this time next year!   Closed Transactions August 1-7   Bainbridge and Kingston were the only markets making any progress over last year at this time, and that hardly worth notin...
08/08/2010
  unless you plan to stay in it for five years. But if you can, you can expect to get equity and more. The economic tide here is beginning to come in.   Closed Transactions August 1-7   Here are this week's stats for North, Central, and South Tacoma.  Closing activity was slower than last year at...
08/08/2010
Only a rumor, but selling the timber would generate income for the area.     Closed Transactions July 22-31     The number of transactions is down in each area with the exception of Kingston. What is interesting is that transactions are closing much more quickly. Sellers accepted 90-99% of listi...
08/01/2010
Well, she is planning a visit to the Tacoma Dome for a one-night stand in three weeks. Now curb your enthusiasm and read the stats:   Closed Transactions July 22-31   Here are this week's stats for North, Central, and South Tacoma.  Closing activity was significantly less (nearly forty percent) ...
08/01/2010
My son's comment on my post about Facebook's threat to Society is worth reading. Of course, I'm not suggesting that Facebook is the sole threat. I'm suggesting that it's the entire electronic arsenal that is the threat. This morning's report that Apple and Microsoft are posting huge profits due ...
07/23/2010
Closed Transactions July 15-21 Thinking of applying for a staff position at the National Enquirer. Bet those guys have a great time. Here are this week's stats for North, Central, and South Tacoma. Once again closing activity was less than last year at this time. Selling time (from the date of t...
07/22/2010
Closed Transactions July 15-21 A subscriber emailed me this week: "Jeez, Paul, can't you make these reports less like objective Wall Street Journal reports and more fun like we see on Fox News?" Well okay, Tim, this headline's for you. Bet you opened it, too! I guess I can fun it up a little, bu...
07/22/2010
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