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Let’s Run the Numbers: Real Estate Planning Worksheets
Before making a major move, clear financial worksheets replace guesswork with reality. Whether weighing a lateral move across Bainbridge Island, buying your first Kitsap County home, or comparing renting versus owning, breaking down transaction costs into concrete numbers ensures confident decisions. Modeled on our median $1.425M market, explore our four worksheets: Seller’s Net Proceeds, Buyer’s Closing Costs, Monthly PITI Breakdown, and 5-Year Rent vs. Buy Analysis to map o

kellkillian
Oct 71 min read


NEW LISTING:20965 Port Gamble Road NE Poulsbo, WA 98370
3 Beds | 3 Bath | 2,346 sqft | $650,000 OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Oct 03, 2026 11:00 PM - 1:00 PM Two Story, 3 bed 3 bath home in the heart of Poulsbo Countryside. 2.62 Quiet Acres with room for a hobby farm. Ready for the next chapter. 2007 Fully Permitted Large Separate Shop with built in cabinets and Garage with Bathroom and RV tall Automatic door. Manual Door on side for easy entry access toward the home. RV electric setup outside of Shop. Leased Propane Tank. Private well an

kellkillian
Oct 21 min read


NEW LISTING: 9565 NE Daniel Ct, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Architect Owner Designed, this well-loved 4 bed , 3 full Baths, Two Story Home ON .82 ACRE is ready for the next Chapter. The Primary is upstairs with a private deck off the back of the home. Two other bedrooms upstairs as well as a multi-use Loft. Classic Stairwell connects upper level down to main level with lots of windows and natural light.
4 Beds | 3 Bath | 2,314 sqft | $799,000
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

kellkillian
Sep 211 min read


Navigating the Bainbridge Island Real Estate Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now
Wondering what is really happening in the Bainbridge Island real estate market? With changing mortgage rates, more analytical buyers, and shifting seller expectations, here is a candid look at today’s biggest home buying and selling questions—and how to navigate them with confidence.

kellkillian
Sep 143 min read


New Listing | 650 NW Nesvik Way Poulsbo, WA 98370
Discover pristine Pacific Northwest living in Poulsbo's highly sought-after Stendahl Ridge! This lovingly maintained 4-bed, 2.5-bath home sits on a large, sunny lot directly next to a neighborhood park. 4 Beds | 3 Bath | 2,292 sqft | $727,777 Inside, enjoy a seamless, open-concept layout featuring brand-new main-level flooring, a cozy gas fireplace, and a beautifully updated kitchen with brand-new countertops and all-new appliances (including a gas stove). Major peace-of-mind

kellkillian
Jun 181 min read


New Price | 11186 Blue Pond Place NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Mid-Century Modern Feel on Elegant 1.3 Acres Overlooking Meadowmeer Golf Course and the "Blue Pond". 3 Beds | 3 Bath | 3,317 sqft | $1,425,000 Motivated Seller, A perfect Summer Home on MeadowMeer Golf Course with Wraparound Porches and All season Windows . Main Story Living with Fabulous Views. Lower Level has completely separate 2 Bed, 1 bath Apartment with full Kitchen. Perfect multi Family or Generational Home. R2 Zoning allows for Short-plat and additional homesite. Mode

kellkillian
May 281 min read


Move to Kitsap County? Relocation Strategy Finding Value Beyond the Price Tag
Moving to a new area is more than a financial transaction; it’s a life-shaping decision. In the Pacific Northwest, "value" isn't just a number on a closing statement—it’s the distance to the ferry, the quality of the school district, and the feeling of a community where your family can truly thrive.
In this guide, Kell Killian breaks down the Kitsap County relocation strategy. From balancing your "left brain" logic with the emotional journey of home buying to comparing the u

kellkillian
Mar 313 min read


Deferred Maintenance and Taxes
Strategies for Success in listing your home…eventually We’ve all heard someone say nothing is certain except Death and Taxes… Really though it’s Deferred maintenance and taxes As February begins, we’re thinking about our taxes the end of football season and the Seahawks going to the Super Bowl. we’re thinking about midwinter break and escaping the grey. We’re thinking about what seeds we’re gonna start in the grow house. Are we gonna have another freeze? What

kellkillian
Feb 42 min read
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