As of January 28, 2010, The following homes are listed as FOR SALE FOR OWNER at Hartstene Pointe... E 769 Windjammer Circle Well maintained home with views of The Olympics and Pickering Passage. Only steps from the North Point Beach and Rope Swing! 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1800 sf Easy care yard New 1000 sf Deck New Roof New Enclosed Oversized Carport, RV or Boat Storage 589 POINTES DR WEST This home has a beautiful view of Pickering Passage and Indian Cove Marina. There are three bedrooms, one and a half baths, large laundry room and wraparound deck on the main floor. Spacious master suite on second floor has separate toilet/shower, double sinks, linen closet, walk in closet, view deck, and fireplace. Garage and carport.     760 PROMONTORY RD  2800+ sq ft. Three bedroom 2 1/2 bath. Newer co... 01/28/2010

Another great way to get back and forth from your vacation or retirement property at Hartstene Pointe. Hartstene Pointe has a 100 slip private marina in Indian Cove that has quest moorage up to 60 foot for owners and their guests. You can also anchor or dock at Jarrell Cove and State park about a mile south on Pickering Passage. I've seen some 100 foot yachts taking advantage of this protected moorage. This also has fuel (Gas and Diesel) in the summer months. When you look for vacation or retirement living, Think Hartstene Pointe! ©2010 Paul S. Henderson, Alternative Ways of Getting to Hartstene Pointe... All Rights Reserved Authored 01/23/2010

©2010 Paul S. Henderson, Stormy at Hartstene Pointe... All Rights Reserved Photo taken by Paul S. Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals of DuPont, Lacey & Hartstene Pointe WA. Making real estate services a positive experience for home buyers and sellers in DuPont, Lacey, Hartstene Pointe or Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties for over 10 years now. Shared 01/22/2010

©2010 Paul S. Henderson, Frosty Mt Rainier from Hartstene Pointe! All Rights Reserved Photo taken by Paul S. Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals of DuPont, Lacey & Hartstene Pointe WA. Making real estate services a positive experience for home buyers and sellers in DuPont, Lacey, Hartstene Pointe or Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties for over 10 years now. Shared 01/20/2010

It is very simple why most of my clients chose Hartstene Pointe over other areas, when purchasing a vacation or retirement property. A well planned and maintained development will always stand the test of time. Hartstene Pointe is not new by any means. In the late 1960s a vision for a planned recreation development on Harstine Island, was in the planning stages. In January 1970 the first section of the development broke ground of what would be called Hartstene Pointe. The planners from the Quadrant Corporation, a subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Inc. wanted a natural atmosphere with tree-lined lots and distinctive Northwest-style architecture. They succeeded with an award winning 215-acre gated community in Mason County on Puget Sound. One of the features Quadrant envisioned when developing ... 01/18/2010

At peace with nature at Hartstene Pointe! Photo taken by Paul S. Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc. of Dupont & Lacey, WA. Making real estate services a positive experience for home buyers and sellers in DuPont, Lacey, Olympia or Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties for over 10 years now. ©2010 Paul S. Henderson, Peace at Hartstene Pointe! All Rights Reserved 01/17/2010

Puget Sound has many islands on which to choose from when looking at vacation property. My family chose Hartstene Pointe because we didn't have to be hostage to a ferry system as with other islands. A ferry is a major consideration and added cost when looking to buy a cabin. Thanks to this bridge we have always been able to enjoy our cabin at Hartstene Pointe and at an average of $25 per round trip that can tend to add up...  ©2010 Paul S. Henderson, Another Reason We Chose Hartstene Pointe, The Bridge, All Rights Reserved Authored 01/16/2010

What's up with Hartstene Pointe Real Estate? This is an example of Opting out of blogging when listing your house! You will lose free advertising!  This is the slow season for sales at the Pointe but there are several homes on the market at this time. (See Disclaimer Below) As of January 13, 2010 the following Homes are listed XXX E Pitcairn Ln Shelton, WA 98584 Listed with XXX XXX E Pitcairn Shelton, WA 98584 Listed with XXX XXX E Pointes Dr E Shelton, WA 98584 Listed with XXX XXX E Pointes Dr Shelton, WA 98584 Listed with XXX XXX E Nantucket Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Listed with XXX XXX E Pointes Dr W Shelton, WA 98584 Listed with XXX XXX E Pointes Dr E Shelton, WA 98584 Listed with XXX XXX E Portage Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Listed with XXX XXX E Portage Rd Shelton, WA 98584 Listed with XXX XX... 01/16/2010

    ©2010 Paul Henderson, Flood Tides at Hartstene Pointe! All Rights Reserved Photo taken by Paul Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals of DuPont, Lacey & Hartstene Pointe WA. Making real estate services a positive experience for home buyers and sellers in DuPont, Lacey & Hartstene Pointe or Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties for over 10 years now. Shared 01/13/2010

  ©2010 Paul Henderson, At Hartstene Pointe, you can see forever! All Rights Reserved Photo taken by Paul S. Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals of DuPont, Lacey, & Hartstene Pointe WA. Making real estate services a positive experience for home buyers and sellers in DuPont, Lacey, Olympia or Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties for over 10 years now. Shared 01/12/2010

What sold in 2009 at Hartstene Pointe This is every listing that Sold on Hartstene Pointe in 2009 and where the owners came from. Homes 364 Pointes Dr E Shelton, WA 98584 (Seattle, WA) Original list Price $549,500 Sold $472,500, Cumulative Days on Market 137 797 E Chesapeake Dr Shelton, WA 98584 (Bellevue, WA) Original list Price $425,500                   Sold $335,000, Cumulative Days on Market 139 415 E Pointes Dr E Shelton, WA 98584-8850 (Federal Way, WA) Original list Price $256,900        Sold $225,000, Cumulative Days on Market  51 Island Homes  735 E Promontory Rd Shelton, WA 98584 (Kirkland, WA) Original list Price $149,950                     Sold $122,500, Cumulative Days on Market 262 195 E CUTTY SARK Shelton, WA 98584 (Olympia, WA) Original list Price $139,500              ... 01/12/2010

...from my family to you and yours! We hope that your holiday season will be filled with the greatest joy and happiness! Happy holidays! Sincerely, Shawn Anderson 12/18/2009

There are 27 days remaining to take advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit and this doesn't take into account weekends. If a first time home buyer were to meet with us by November 11th, 2009, we can still close their purchase in time as long as they provide their information in full and provide all documentation up front. This would mean the borrower must provide the following documentation on day one: Copy of Identification (driver license/state issued id, military id and social security card if needed) 2-months account statement for all asset accounts that funds to pay closing costs and/or down payment will come from. (all pages) Tax returns with W2s for most recent 2 years (all pages) Most recent pay stubs covering last 30 days Names and addresses of each employer for the ... 11/02/2009

I want to Fly To drift through the air. The wind choosing my direction as my heart finds my destiny. Above me the glorious sun and far below me the thoughts of yesterday. To look beyond my time into the whole of eternity. Living for a moment my dream of freedom. Untethered to the course of mankind. To Fall with grace until my feet find the hard earth once again. Touching the clouds and watching the sun etch the rounded horizon from memory. This is my day. This is my time and this is my unstolen moment. 10/28/2009

Don't believe the market is recovering?  Then, consider the truth about short sales.  They're on the decline.  That's a sure sign that the overall market is on the mend. It's very simple math.  When short sales go up, that means the market is going down.  When short sales go down, that means the market is going up. People stop doing short sales because they see the light at the end of the tunnel.  They can sense the market is returning and their confidence grows.  This is a very good sign of recovery-and it's happening now. Remember the rules.  When pendings are up, buyers are buying.  When short sales are down, there is more consumer confidence.  All of this points to one very important fact: The real estate market is back! 10/21/2009

My wife and I recently moved back to Island Lake in Shelton, Washington after moving away 2-1/2 years ago. We had always beat ourselves up for selling our home and moving away and we are so happy to be back. It's been great becoming reacquainted with the surroundings and seeing what has changed or not changed. Last night we drove downtown and found that a store we had been a patron of was no longer in business but had been replaced by the Mason County Habitat for Humanity reclamation store. If you have never been, it's a must see for any "do-it-yourselfer". Even if you don't want to take on any projects they have much more than you would expect. We saw books, furniture, lamps and more. What a fantastic place to rummage through. I had also noticed that Lumberman's is now Pro Build. I bel... 10/08/2009

Mason County Real Estate Market Report for July16 through July 31 2009 reports 70 Total Closed Sales in the amount of $12,993,555. The Shelton district lead the sales count with 24 closed sales in the amount of $4,117,221 followed by the north end of the county with 23 sales totaling $4,512,484. On the Westside of the County in Hoodsport and Union 12 sales closed in the  amount of $2,452,900. Hartstene/Agate area posted 11 closed sales in the amount of $1,910,950.   Single Family Resale's, on less than 5 acres, accounted for 32 of the sales. Three New Single Family homes sold and 1 Resale of a single home on more than 5 acres sold   There was 1 Multi-Family Unit sold. No Commercial property or Condominiums were sold.   Land with a Mobile posted 10 sales and 13 platted lots were recorde... 08/20/2009

Everyone likes to complain bout taxes. Yes? (Who said No! Now is the day for you to get a job and start paying them.) My question: How many people really do something about taxes? Who can say "I made a Stand!" "I let my voice be heard!" And who can say "I did it with grace, humor and I respected my fellow human." I have no clue... I don't even know if it is possible. (In fact, if you start talking taxes at me I am likely to cringe in horror, my eyebrow will raise, I will slowly start backing away and will make a really clumsy excuse to leave the conversation area.) But that is beside the point. Actually, all those questions are rhetorical. I don't actually care. My POINT was that I needed to go blah-blah-blah for a bit so I could post this picture: I hope it made you smile :) If you wou... 08/07/2009

Steven Simmons & Marti Schmidt, REALTORS® | Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties | schmidtsimmons@theoceaniscalling.com | 360-589-2439 31 E Road of Tralee, Shelton, WA 13776sf GOLF COURSE front lot at beautiful Lake Limerick outside of Shelton, WA. 5 Lake front parks, Country Club. 13,776 sqft Vacant Land offered at $54,900 Lot Size 13,776 sqft DESCRIPTION 13,776asf lot with Westerly exposure is located on the prime 6th fairway of 9-hole Lake Limerick Golf Course! Lovely neighborhood with wonderful views, nestled in the trees. Power and Water in street. Member of Lake Limerick Country Club. Clubhouse with restaurant/bar, pro shop, several Lake parks, beach access, boatlaunches, playgrounds & picnic facilities, tennis courts, water skiing and fishing. Lot dims: 84x164x84x164, 84' stre... 06/19/2009

Some-days are just golden. The weather had warmed up and a cool breeze was blowing. The sound below was breaking rhythmically on the rocks. The fluffy clouds were watching over the mountains as the poked their snow capped heads out to see what was going on. Life in the Pacific Northwest will always make you smile, take in a deep breath and be amazed at God's handy-work. 06/06/2009