Spring Cleaning: Homeowner Edition
Ah, spring! The season of fresh blooms, longer days, and that irresistible urge to clean, organize, and make your home feel brand new. It’s also the time when your house gently reminds you that winter wasn’t exactly kind to it. Before summer rolls in, here’s your fun (but important) homeowner to-do list to get your space in tip-top shape.
The Real Estate Hustle: The Tasks We Love to Hate
Hey there, real estate enthusiasts, nosy neighbors, and Zillow warriors!
Being a real estate agent is so glamorous. We drive fancy cars (that double as mobile offices), show stunning homes (to people “just looking”), and collect fat commission checks (after months of therapy-inducing negotiations). But behind the Instagram-worthy moments, there are a few delightful tasks that make us question our life choices.
Love in the 360: A Bremerton Valentine's Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you know what that means—Bremerton is about to be the most romantic place on earth (or at least in Kitsap County). Whether you're shopping for your significant other, bestie, or yourself (because self-love is real), we’ve got the ultimate local gift guide to keep your heart—and your shopping—close to home.
Turning the Page to a New Beginning
Join us for the third annual Fun Aunt Rachel’s Book Drive, where Kitsap community members came together to support the Kitsap Foster Care Association.
Bremerton Housing Market Year in Review (2024) & Predictions for 2025
Bremerton's housing market in 2024 showed steady home prices, increased sales volume, and a slight rise in time on the market. With strong demand, a shortage of housing inventory, and local developments planned for 2025, the outlook is mixed. While potential price increases are forecasted, changes in housing supply and policy reforms may create more balanced opportunities for buyers and sellers.
Year in review
Cheers to a new year! 2024 was a breakthrough year, full of adventures from public speaking to solo trips to Europe, and real estate triumphs. With 28 real estate adventures and 14 sellers and 14 buyers closed, I’m excited for a new year full of even bigger goals and more memories!
Bring back the starter home.
Four years ago, I bought a fixer-upper in downtown Bremerton as a #starterhome and, after five years of hard work, sold it for more than double what I paid. In 2025, I want to help others regain hope in homeownership by showing how building equity through a starter home is possible with dedication and effort.
Moving to Bremerton, WA
Bremerton, a charming city in Kitsap County, Washington, is attracting newcomers with its unique blend of natural beauty, economic opportunity, and community spirit. Nestled on the Kitsap Peninsula across the Puget Sound from Seattle, Bremerton offers a serene lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. In this blog post, we'll explore what makes Bremerton an appealing destination for those looking to relocate.
Get to packing
Pack your bags ya’ll – Just because it's nearing the Fall season doesn’t mean there isn’t time for more camping.
From Window Shopping to GO TIME
If you are casually in the market for a new home and the perfect one just so happens to pop up, do you have a game plan? Are you ready to move on it as fast as you need to?
10 Essentials in Real Estate
This bin has a full-time residence in my trunk, full of everything we need to get the job done.
The key to a success real estate adventure? Being prepared!! Just like exploring the woods, adventures in real estate needs the 10 essentials too!
NEW Year NEW Adventures!
There’s no looking back now you guys!!
One more wake-up left in 2022! I don’t know about you, but I’ve already been saying “this year” in regards to 2023. I think I’m ready and excited!
The pendulum is swinging!
ONLY 9 new listings in Kitsap in 24 hours? Do you remember when Wednesdays and Thursdays were like Christmas morning because those were the days we would get all the new listings?!
Datenight in Poulsbo
his month I got to participate in a YouTube video production of “Datenight in Poulsbo” with local lender Lee Nguyen with Veterans Lending Group here in Silverdale.
Bark Parks Anyone?
If you're anything like me, you're always searching for a fun, safe, clean place to spend some time in the great outdoors with your furbaby! Frank and I love our walks together, but I try to make an effort to get him into places where he can be free to run around and be his doggy self as well!
Creepin' it Real Estate 👻
It's spooky season and you've got to check out this article of creepy encounters real estate agents have had in their career! The following is courtesy of Graham Wood at REALTOR® Magazine.
Where is your favorite pumpkin patch?
For the last three years @domdoesmedia and I go pumpkin hunting, normally we go to @hunterfarms1889 in Mason County but this year we switched it up and checked out @fatturnipfarms - they have the most wonderful farm stand with tons of organic produce from their farm and others in Washington!
Please Meet Paw-rt of the Team!
Frank is our most distinguished and handsome team member. He is a great guard dog, loves long walks in the woods, treats, and snoozing.
How far we’ve come!
Last weekend when visiting my brother and fam I was also able to catch up with my forever REALTOR® partner (Simonis/Harris for life), bff, rock star mom, marketing guru, and business woman advocate @askjamiesimonis.
Have you tried Fire Cider?? If not, you're missing out!
🍁 It’s FALL! 🍁
One of my favorite little activities to do this time of year is make Fire Cider! It’s a little bit of a waiting game but worth it!