Washington State Housing Market 2026: The Truth Behind Rising Inventory

Washington State Housing Market 2026: The Truth Behind Rising Inventory

Washington's NW MLS data going back to 2006 tells a different story than the headlines. Inventory is up since 2022 but is back to 2018-2019 levels, not crisis levels. Months of supply is moving toward balance. Should you wait to buy? Here's an honest agent's take.

Cafe Omni: The Downtown Bremerton Hidden Gem (Family-Owned, Everything Made In-House)

Cafe Omni: The Downtown Bremerton Hidden Gem (Family-Owned, Everything Made In-House)

Cafe Omni is a family-owned fast-casual spot in downtown Bremerton where Ben and his dad make everything in-house (bread aside). The brekie sandwich, Omni Bowl, blueberry matcha, and Nana's Blackberry Cobbler hot drink are the standouts. Coffee from Pollulsbo's Cafe Cocina.

Seabrook, WA: A Weekend Getaway from Kitsap County (Coastal Hidden Gem)

Seabrook, WA: A Weekend Getaway from Kitsap County (Coastal Hidden Gem)

Seabrook is a planned coastal town on the Washington Pacific coast, roughly 2 hours 45 minutes from Kitsap County. Vacation rentals from cabins to large beach houses, dog-friendly beach, bikes, mini-golf, restaurants. Plus real estate if you want to make it permanent.

Living in Bremerton, WA: Neighborhoods, Costs, and What to Expect

Living in Bremerton, WA: Neighborhoods, Costs, and What to Expect

Bremerton has changed more in the last decade than most cities change in a generation. Here is an honest look at neighborhoods, costs, and what daily life is actually like.

Moving to Kitsap County: The Complete Guide for 2026

Moving to Kitsap County: The Complete Guide for 2026

Considering a move to Kitsap County? Here is what you actually need to know about cost of living, neighborhoods, the ferry commute, schools, and daily life on the peninsula.

Selling a Condo With a $70,000 Special Assessment: A Real Kitsap Case Study

Selling a Condo With a $70,000 Special Assessment: A Real Kitsap Case Study

How we sold a Riptide Condominiums unit at 525 Lebo Blvd in Bremerton despite a $70,000 special assessment for new siding and windows. The standard price-drop strategy stalled. The fix: raise the price and offer to pay the assessment in full. Pending in 1 week.

2348 NE Windsor Ct, Bremerton, WA 98311

2348 NE Windsor Ct, Bremerton, WA 98311

4 bed, 3 bath home in Bremerton, WA. Sold for $459,999.

5123 Wilkinson Rd W, Bremerton, WA 98312

5123 Wilkinson Rd W, Bremerton, WA 98312

3 bed, 3 bath home on 4 acres in Bremerton, WA. Sold for $690,000.

139 Blackfish Ct, Bremerton, WA 98310

139 Blackfish Ct, Bremerton, WA 98310

3 bed, 3 bath home in Bremerton, WA. Sold for $615,000.

3238 Robin Ave, Bremerton, WA 98310

3238 Robin Ave, Bremerton, WA 98310

2 bed, 1 bath home in Bremerton, WA. Sold for $395,000.

65 E South Island Dr, Shelton, WA 98584

65 E South Island Dr, Shelton, WA 98584

1.44-acre vacant land parcel on South Island Drive in Shelton, WA. Sold for $155,000.

Why Your Kitsap County Home Isn't Selling (And How to Fix It Fast)

Why Your Kitsap County Home Isn't Selling (And How to Fix It Fast)

If your Kitsap County home has been on the market for 60+ days with no offers, there is a reason. Three causes account for almost every stale listing: overpricing, condition, or poor marketing. Here's how to diagnose which one is yours and fix it fast.