Gratitude, firelight, and the Bainbridge Island market this November

November 2026 · Bainbridge Island

A personal note, a straight read on the market, and the island’s best November weekends.

A note from Carii

Dear friends,

November is the month I love most from our deck. Tom and I designed our home to face west, and this time of year the Olympics catch the last light early. By 4:30 the water goes silver and the fire is already going. It’s when I stop to count my blessings. Many of them are you: the families we’ve helped settle here, the neighbors who send friends our way, and the clients who’ve become friends over nearly 20 years on this island.

I’ve had a lot of honest conversations lately about timing. Should we list now or wait for spring? Is this the right house, or just a beautiful one? My answer hasn’t changed: you deserve real information and real advice. Sometimes that advice is “slow down.” Below is my read on where things stand.

With gratitude,
Carii

The Bainbridge market, in plain English

After the rush of the last few years, the island has settled into a more measured pace. Well-prepared, well-priced homes still sell, and buyers have a little more room to think.

Primary source: RexMont Puget Sound Monthly, October 2026 (NWMLS via MLS Grid).

What this means for you:

Sellers: Inventory is up from last year, so presentation and pricing matter more than momentum. Turnkey condition, pre-inspections and strong staging still win. If spring 2027 is your plan, winter is the time to prep.

Buyers: You have more breathing room than you did last year: time for inspections, time to compare, and some room to negotiate. The best homes, especially private waterfront and view properties, still move quickly.

Waterfront owners and buyers: Shoreline rules, bulkheads, tidelands and septic all deserve early diligence. Tom’s 30 years of building experience and my market lens make a good team here.

Read my full take on prices: Are Real Estate Prices Dropping on Bainbridge Island?

Island life: our favorite November weekends

• Nov 12–15, Bainbridge Island Film Festival: bifilmfest.org
• Nov 21, last Farmers Market of the season: Town Square, 10–2. Stock up for Thanksgiving. Also the BARN Holiday Bazaar (10–3) for handmade gifts.
• Thanksgiving morning, Turkey Trot at Battle Point Park: benefits Helpline House (1-mile at 8:30, 5K at 9)
• Illuminate tree lighting, Town Square: Sunday, Nov 29, 6–7 pm (Love Kitsap)
• Looking ahead: the Winter Studio Tour, Dec 4–6, with 61 island artists

Just Sold: 8700 Rosario Place NE, Bainbridge Island

Sold Oct 26 for $1,400,000 · 4 bed · 2.1 bath · 3,118 sq ft

This beautifully updated Craftsman near Winslow checked every island-living box: a sunny yellow door, blooming gardens, a fully fenced backyard, four bedrooms plus an office and bonus room, and a newly remodeled primary bath. Hardwood floors run through the open living areas, and you’re steps from top-rated schools, parks, bike paths and downtown — the kind of home that makes people fall in love with Bainbridge.

Thinking about selling? Let’s talk about what your home could do in this market →

Let’s talk, no pressure

Thinking about 2027? I’m happy to put together a private, no-obligation home value review or a quiet walk-through of your property with Tom. Already wondering what your home is worth, or thinking about relocating to Bainbridge? I’d love to hear from you.

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And if someone you love is thinking about island life, please introduce us. Referrals from friends like you are the highest compliment we receive.

Wishing you a warm, golden November,