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So what the heck does a free iPad and one of our lease to own homes have in common?  I’ll let you know in just a second, but it has to do with our 3 bedroom 2.5 bath tri-level home in Bremerton that we’re offering for lease to own.

First of all, we’re dropping the upfront option payment down to $4000 (which applies towards the purchase), so we’ve made it a little easier to afford, AND we’re going to have a really nice giveaway for those who can act fast and reserve this home on our lease option program.

Those of you who know me know that I’m a big fan of Apple products, and I’ve been drooling over their new iPad that is coming out this Saturday.  I think it’s such a cool thing that I’m going to be giving one away to a lucky individual or family who signs a lease to own agreement on this home during the next 15 days.  (just in case you’ve been living in a hole for the last several months, go to http://www.apple.com/ipad to see exactly what this thing is)

Sure, it’s a shameless bribe, but I also need an excuse to head to the Apple store to put my hands on it.  Oh, and if you want more information on the house, including the video tour, just go to the link below.

http://www.wahomesolutions.com/3946Fischer

The offer will end on April 14th, so if you’re interested in the home, let me know right away.  Just in case you’re wondering, you won’t have to MOVE into the home by that date, just sign paperwork and put down deposit.

Talk to you soon,

Mike Sumsky

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With all the speculation of where the real estate market is going to head in the near term, it appears that the folks at Moody’s Economy.com have projected that Bremerton and Tacoma will be among the top cities in the country for some modest appreciation over the next year.  Bremerton, which saw an 18% dip in prices since the peak is projected to show a 4.2% increase in home values in the next year, thanks to a relatively strong employment outlook.  Bremerton ranks 5th in the country in terms of market outlook according to Moody’s report.

Tacoma took the 8th ranking in the country with a projected 3.9% appreciation through 2011.  The downtown area has gone through a revival over the past few decades, and although prices took a big hit when the bubble burst, values are starting to stabilize.

You can see the full report at http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/where-homes-prices-are-rising

I remain ‘cautiously optimistic’ about a market turnaround but I don’t think we’re out of the woods yet.  Foreclosures are still a problem, the tax credit deadline is approaching and the Fed plans to stop buying mortgage backed securities later this week, which will likely mean higher interest rates and some more uncertainty.

Nevertheless, I’m still a buyer in this market but the key is to buy right.  If you’re buying a house, make sure you get a great deal, and if you’re moving into a lease to own home, find one where you’ll be safe if the market goes down.  All of Washington Home Solutions lease to own homes are protected by the Never Lose Guarantee which insulates you from a potential market drop while giving you 100% of any appreciation.  Click the link to learn more about this and our Lease to Own Program.

What’s your opinion of where the real estate market is heading?  Feel free to comment below.

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This home needs some cosmetic touch ups, and plenty of landscaping, but your reward will be worth it.

The view from the back yard used to look like the photo below, but now the bushes and shrubs in the backyard have swallowed the best part of living here….the view!!

In addition, this home sits on 4.5 acres, and is nearly 3,000 square feet. Four good size bedrooms, plus a den, rec room, two car garage plus a separate carport means that this home has it all.

2525 William E. Sutton Rd.
Bremerton, WA 98311

4 bed, 2 bath
2928 Sq. Ft.
Built 1969

$5000 down and $1797/mo moves you in. If you have more money to put down, you can lower your monthly payment. Buy it in 12 months for $389,000, which is well below tax assessed value.