Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Kitsap & Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker No matter what kind of challenges or difficulties or painful situations you go through in your life, we all have something deep within us that we can reach down and find the inner strength to get through them! Attributed to Alana StewartThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 01/12/2023

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Kitsap & Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads!Attributed to Anatole France  Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2022, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 09/02/2022

I have been working from home the past few months and I really enjoy it. The coffee is always hot and my favorite brand. I can play whatever station I want to listen to with out anyone groaning. And dinner is always hot and on the table, not a last minute grab and go at the grocery store.                                                        The downside is the phone calls all day long. I get hang up calls from nearly every organization under the sun and if they are on the line, they proceed to tell me how bad life is, and that for just a few dollars their group can fix it. When I ask them to take me off their list they try to negotiate calling me fewer times a year. While I understand this is someone's living, I have really just about had it with the phone stalking! So I began to thin... 09/26/2011

Part of my 4th of July weekend was spent crabbing on the Hood Canal, part of the Puget Sound waterways. This picture was taken right at the entrance to Pleasant Harbor, over on the east side of the Hood Canal (Olympic Peninsula) near Brinnon WA. ~   o   ~   o   ~   o   ~   o   ~   o   ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Windermere Real Estate, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SoundBiteBLog, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com     07/05/2011

This recently remodeled home in the desireable Lake Symington area near Seabeck WA is the perfect starter home for 1st Time Buyers or a great retirement property. You'll enjoy the quiet, peaceful rural setting with easy access to nearby Lake Symington and the recreational waterways of The Hood Canal. This neighborhood is served by Green Mountain Elementary, part of the award-winning Central Kitsap School District. The Lake Symington residential development is very popular with many active-duty service members and their families. 3425 That A Way Rd NW, Bremerton 98312 / MLS# 228120 To view this photo slideshow you need to have Flash Player 9 or newer installed and JavaScript enabled. This flash slideshow was created with PhotoSnack photo slideshow maker. ~   o   ~   o   ~   o   ~   o   ~... 06/30/2011

Sunset Approaches on the Hood Canal in Washington State   ~   o   ~   o   ~   o   ~   o   ~   o   ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Windermere Real Estate, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SoundBiteBLog, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com 06/14/2011

This view is looking West from the scenic Kitsap Peninsula, situated halfway between Seattle WA and the Olympic Mountain Range. The Hood Canal is part of the Puget Sound waterways and is a popular recreational destination in the Pacific Northwest. If you're in the market for a view, waterfront, 2nd Home, or vacation property, I would love to help you! ~      o      ~      o      ~      o      ~      o      ~      o      ~      o      ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Windermere Real Estate, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SoundBiteBlog, and ... 05/27/2011

Advice for1st-Time Home Buyers in Kitsap County WA -  Top Tip No. 1 "Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew!" As a licensed professional real estate broker here on the Kitsap Peninsula, perhaps one of the best bits of advice I normally dispense to 1st-Time Home Buyers is for them to stay within their means. By that, I mean, determine your workable budget for purchasing your house, and stick to it. I have the pleasure of working with a lot of 1st-Time Home Buyers, especially Active-Duty Military Service Members and their families. Kitsap County WA is home to a number of U.S. Naval installations, like Bangor Submarine Base, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport. Unfortunately, it's easy for 1st-Time Buyers to get caught up in the excitement of purchasing the... 02/17/2011

Two recently published articles provide us with an analysis of the real estate market, both locally and nationally. The first article, published in The Kitsap Sun, provides comparative figures for Kitsap County WA between 2009 and 2010: Lower Prices Fuel Condo Sales in 2010 The second article, published in the New York Times, offers up a more sobering perspective on the recent slump in home sales across the country: U.S. Home Prices Slump Again, Hitting New Low Over the course of my career as a licensed real estate broker, I've learned that every market dynamic poses its own unique opportunities and challenges. The recent downturn offers great opportunities to both Buyers and Investors. As we approach and reach the bottom of our current cycle, home prices will have adjusted to their low... 01/25/2011

Dan Griffey is a dedicated professional firefighter and has been serving our community for over 23 years. He has volunteered countless hours in many community organizations and will work just as hard for us.Dan was appalled that the peoples vote was overturned again this last legislative session and that the spending increased followed by taxes. It is time that we balance our budget through fiscal responsibility. We need to reduce regulations and taxes on businesses so they want to come to Washington but more importantly want to stay. Dan agrees with the Washington State Constitution, "All political power is inherent in the people". We should have more liberty, more freedom, more opportunities and more of our tax dollars in our pockets. We can balance our budget by prioritizing funding ... 10/16/2010

Fresh out of the oven - my own recipe, "Crab Pot Pie" which uses generous portions of Dungeness Crab meat that we catch right over in nearby Hood Canal WA. The base is a roasted garlic Alfredo sauce, complimented with fresh green peas, baby carrots, and sliced zucchini squash. The ingredients are placed into a porcelin ramekin (a set of 4 costs $3 at Cost Plus). Use a spare ramekin to cut-out your cover from store-bought pre-made pie crusts. Bake on 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Goes great with a tossed Romaine salad, Sour Dough French bread, and a glass of Pinot Grigio. ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential prope... 11/25/2009

It's that time of year again! Razor Clamming out on the Washington State coastline! The WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife allows selected weekends during the Fall and Spring to harvest Razor Clams along specified State beaches. For more information, access their website WDFW. ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG, Crabbing in the Hood, Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail:  kitsapagent@gmail.com 11/18/2009

~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com , SOUNDBITEBLOG , and Crabbing in the Hood , or e-mail:  kitsapagent@gmail.com   09/02/2009

One of the perils of recreational crabbing here in the Puget Sound WA is exposing yourself and your crabbing gear to potential thievery. Okay, so maybe it’s not quite as perilous as the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” but it certainly is extremely annoying and frustrating! We went out onto Hood Canal last Saturday afternoon to retrieve our crab pots, only to find 3 out of the 4 missing. The remaining pot had been picked clean. There are instances (usually during the weekdays) when we don’t have a lot of time, and simply drop off our crab pots, leaving them out overnight. On the weekends, when we’re not in as much of a hurry, we’ll catch some rays, or tool over to Pleasant Harbor, while we wait for our pots to fill up. Occasionally, it is entirely possible to set your pots too clo... 08/25/2009

 ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ This photo was taken last Summer while we were out on our boat, crabbing on Hood Canal WA. Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG, and Crabbing in the Hood. 05/06/2009

Here is the real estate market report for NWMLS Area 145 - Seabeck WA - as of May 5, 2009. Current Active Listings:     90 Sold in Past 6 months:     39 Average Sales Price:        $ 267,204 Average List Price:           $ 287,080 Ratio of LP vs. SP:           93% Days on Market:              142 Pending this week:          3 The market indicators here in Kitsap County WA seem to be showing a welcomed improvement in overall activity and sales. Part of this can be attributed to normal seasonal changes/dynamics, but there is clearly a notable increase of Buyer activity taking advantage of low rates and home price reductions. Olympic View Marina projects hits temporary snag The long anticipated Olympic View Marina project hit yet another temporary setback recently when the proposed lender ... 05/05/2009

This is the 3rd and final installment in a series entitled “The Art of Offering Less” and deals with the unique nuances associated with tendering an offer that is lower than the asking price. In the 1st article we discussed the market dynamics that tend to encourage or breed low offers. In the 2nd article, we shared various strategies for Buyers to achieve success with low offers. In this final part, we’ll talk about the risks that are inherent with making low offers. To read the rest of this article, simply click through to SOUNDBITEBLOG. (Opens in a separate window for your viewing ease)  ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of... 05/03/2009

   ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ This picture shows the day's catch of Dungeness Crab from Hood Canal WA. Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG, and Crabbing in the Hood. 04/22/2009

   ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~ This picture is from a live webcam that I have linked to my website, KitsapLife.com, and shows Hood Canal WA and the Olympic Moutain Range in the background. Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG, and Crabbing in the Hood. 04/15/2009

Here is the real estate market report for NWMLS Area 145 - Seabeck WA - as of March 23, 2009. Current Active Listings:     92 Sold in Past 6 months:     38 Average Sales Price:        $ 259,126 Average List Price:           $ 274,922 Ratio of LP vs. SP:           96% Days on Market:              109 Pending this week:           3   After what has seemed like an eternity of waiting, the proposed Olympic View Marina project is finally moving forward. County Commissioners approved an amendment to the shoreline master plan, changing the existing zoning anomaly from conservancy to rural, allowing the the construction of the new marina to commence. The developers hope to begin the dismantling of the existing marina soon. Completion of the new marina will no doubt have a huge positive impact o... 03/25/2009