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Market insights, selling tips, and Kitsap County real estate news
Kitsap County Housing Market: Prices, Inventory, and Trends (Updated August 2026)
The current Kitsap County housing market in one place: July average price jumped to just over $700K, about 1,234 homes for sale, 3.7 months of supply, 17-day median days on market. Updated monthly with the latest NWMLS data and what it means for buyers and sellers.
Living in Poulsbo, WA: Is Little Norway Right for You? (2026)
Poulsbo is a strong contender for the best overall town in Kitsap County: a charming waterfront downtown, top-rated North Kitsap schools, and an easy commute to the Navy bases. Here's what it's really like to live here, including home prices, the neighborhoods, and the real downsides.
5 Best Neighborhoods in Port Ludlow WA (Golf Course, Ludlow Cove, Paradise Bay & More)
A Kitsap real estate agent's picks for the 5 best neighborhoods in Port Ludlow WA: the golf course streets, Ludlow Cove Cottages, North Bay, Olympic Terrace, and Paradise Bay. Real price context, the Beach Club vs Bay Club split, and honest trade-offs.
5 Best Neighborhoods in Kingston WA (Downtown, President Point, Kingston Heights & More)
A Kitsap real estate agent's picks for the 5 best neighborhoods in Kingston WA: Downtown, President Point, Kingston Heights, the Hansville Road corridor, and Eglon/West Kingston. Ferry commute math, honest price context, and the trade-offs of each.
5 Best Neighborhoods on Bainbridge Island WA (Winslow, Wing Point, Rolling Bay, Lynwood Center, North End)
A Kitsap real estate agent's picks for the 5 best neighborhoods on Bainbridge Island WA: Winslow, Wing Point, Rolling Bay, Lynwood Center, and the North End. Real price ranges, ferry commute math, walkability, and honest trade-offs for each.
Is Port Orchard WA Safe? What the Crime Data Actually Says
Port Orchard's crime numbers look mixed on paper: violent crime modestly above the national average, property crime the bigger issue, but the city's own report shows overall crime down about 7 percent last year. A local realtor breaks down what's real and where.
Is Silverdale WA Safe? What the Crime Data Actually Says
Silverdale's violent crime rate runs about 30 percent below the national average, but its property crime number looks high on paper. A local realtor explains where that number comes from, which neighborhoods are quietest, and what to check before you buy.
5 Best Neighborhoods in Port Orchard WA (Downtown Bay Street, McCormick Woods, Manchester, Long Lake, Bethel Corridor)
A Kitsap real estate agent's picks for the 5 best neighborhoods in Port Orchard WA: Downtown Bay Street, McCormick Woods, Manchester, Long Lake, and the Bethel Corridor. Real price ranges, lot sizes, walkability, and honest trade-offs.
5 Best Neighborhoods in Poulsbo WA (Downtown Liberty Bay, Lemolo, Vinland, Big Valley, Bond Road)
A Kitsap real estate agent's picks for the 5 best neighborhoods in Poulsbo WA: Downtown Liberty Bay, Lemolo, Vinland, Big Valley, and the Bond Road / Highway 305 corridor. Real price ranges, lot sizes, walkability, and honest trade-offs.
5 Best Neighborhoods in Silverdale WA (Old Town, Ridgetop, Woodbridge, Island Lake, 12 Oaks)
A Kitsap real estate agent's picks for the 5 best neighborhoods in Silverdale WA: Old Town, Ridgetop, Woodbridge, Island Lake, and 12 Oaks at Anderson Hill. Real price ranges, lot sizes, walkability, and honest trade-offs for each.
Living in Port Ludlow, WA: Is It a Good Place to Live?
Port Ludlow: quiet, resort-style waterfront community across the Hood Canal Bridge from Kitsap. Golf course, marina, kayaking, high-end homes (mid-$600Ks median), more affordable Paradise Bay pocket. Trade-off: isolated, major shopping in Port Townsend or back across the bridge.
Skyfall: Inside Bremerton's Hidden Luxury Neighborhood
Skyfall is a 129-home Garrette Homes development above Eldorado Hills in West Bremerton — large wooded lots, custom homes from 2,100 to 4,400 sq ft, $1M+ prices, and a 10-minute drive to Silverdale's commercial core.