Marilyn and Melanie - Welcome to Your New Office!

Karin Kay is happy to announce that brokers Melanie Gordon and Marilyn Kover have joined Karin Kay Properties.

Both Marilyn and Melanie have extensive histories in real estate sales and customer service.  They are looking forward to exemplifying the Karin' About You attitude!   

You can welcome both them by stopping in at Karin Kay Properties 237 6th Street, Bremerton, or by calling him at (360) 479 – 7653.

Say Goodbye to the Manette Bridge

This is the last weekend Bremerton residents will be able to drive across the 81 year old Manette Bridge.  On Sunday, Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent is holding a going away celebration for the bridge starting at 8 am.  There will be a classic car parade crossing along with a procession of walkers.  The bridge will be officially closed at 10 am.

The bridge will reopen to pedestrians and cyclists, by August 7th.  The new bridge is not scheduled to open until November.     

Bremerton Summer Brewfest This Weekend!

If you love beer, Bremerton's Brewfest will be the place to be this Saturday.  The festival will be located downtown on Pacific Avenue and runs from noon to 9 pm.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 at Silver City in Silverdale or at Pike Pub & Brewery in Seattle.  Tickets at the door will be $20.  Five tastings are included in the ticket price.  Extra tastings can be purchased for $1.50.  

Here's a list of participating breweries:
American Brewing Co.
Battenkill Brewing Co.
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
DerBlokken Brewery
Diamond Knot Brewery
Elysian Brewing Company
Fremont Brewing Co.
Georgetown Brewing Co.
Hale’s Ales Brewery
Hood Canal Brewery
Harmon Brewing Co.
Iron Horse brewery
Mac & Jack’s Brewing Co.
Pike Brewing Company
Port Townsend Brewing
Redhook Brewery
Roslyn Brewing Co.
Silver City Brewery
Slippery Pig Brewery
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing
Sound Brewery
Valholl Brewing Co.
7 Seas Brewing

Also be sure to visit some of the local restaurants for some great food!  Event goers will be able to leave and re-enter the festival with provided wristbands.

4th of July is almost here!

Fourth of July will be here one week from today.  Have you bought your sparklers yet?

If you're more interested in watching fireworks rather then lighting them, here are two shows being held in Kitsap County.

July 3rd, 10:15 pm - Poulsbo will have it's annual show over Liberty Bay.  Get there early to grab a good seat at the waterfront!
July 4th, 10:30 pm - Fathoms O' Fun is providing a show over Sinclair Inlet.  You'll be able to view this from Bremerton and Port Orchard.

Karin Kay Properties would like to wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Farmer's Markets are All Over Kitsap

Did you know Kitsap County hosts six different Farmer's Markets?  With that many, there is sure to be one close to you! 

Bremerton

Thursdays - 4 to 7 pm
Evergreen Park
For more information visit their website.

Silverdale

Tuesdays - 11 am to 4 pm
Old Town Port Parking Lot
For more information visit their website.

Port Orchard

Saturdays - 9 am to 3 pm
Downtown Port Orchard Waterfront
For more information visit their website.

Kingston

Saturdays - 9 am to 2 pm
Mike Wallace Park at the Port of Kingston Marina
For more information visit their website.

Poulsbo

Saturdays -9 am to 1 pm
Poulsbo Village Medical/Dental Center Parking Lot
For more information visit their website.

Bainbridge Island

Saturdays - 9 am to 1 pm
Town Square at City Hall Park
For more information visit their website.

If you know of any others, please let me know!  Send me an email at officemanagerkkp@yahoo.com

Home of the Week in Manette

This well kept one story home with basement (and 1 year old roof) is located at 2126 24th Street in Bremerton.  3 bedrooms and 1.75 baths are contained within it's 2272 sqft.  It is listed at $209,900.

 Partial views can be seen from the deck.  Great place to entertain on a sunny day!

Both the front walk and the backyard are taken care of meticulously.  There is a great open space in the backyard perfect for a gardening.  Fruit trees run along the side of the property into the backyard.

Kitchen is bright and cheerful.  Plenty of cabinet space!

Large living room is full of windows that let in lots of natural light.  Hardwood floors and carpet are in good condition. 

 Large master bedroom contains a walk-in closest and full bathroom.   

 Check out this double soaking tub in the master bathroom.  Garden window brings in tons of light.

Basement contains a finished room.  A bed is built in underneath the stairs.  How cute!

If you would like to schedule a showing to see this home or would like to just learn more about this fantastic property, please contact Karin Kay Properties at 360-479-7653 or send an email to officemanagerkkp@yahoo.com.

Another Great Event in Kitsap County this Weekend

Kitsap Harbor Festival will be celebrated in Bremerton and Port Orchard starting this Saturday the 28th and running through Memorial Day.

 There are tons of events happening on both sides of the harbor.  The highlights: The Murder Mystery Event (Always very entertaining), Seagull Calling Contest, Bremerton Lions Pancake Breakfast (Yum!), and the Car Cruz. 

The foot ferry will operate every 30 minutes during the festival so it will be easy to access all the events.

For more details visit the Kitsap Harbor Festival website.