Ledeana Strand, Realtor - Homes by Strand

Ledeana Strand, Realtor - Homes by Strand Port Orchard, WA & PNW Realtor helping buyers, sellers, and relocations navigate the market with confidence. Your local expert for Kitsap County living.

Ledeana Strand is a Port Orchard Realtor® and team leader with Homes By Strand, serving clients across Kitsap, Pierce, and Mason counties. She has closed more than 125 career transactions totaling $76.4 million in sales, including 19 closings and $13.8 million in volume in 2025. Since becoming an agent in 2017, her listings have averaged 12 days on the market compared to the local 48-day average. She has earned more than 100 five-star reviews across Google, Zillow, and her website. Ledeana specializes in relocation and military/PCS moves and is known for clear communication, detailed video tours, and negotiation skills that help clients make confident, well-informed decisions.

You might not know this, but many Port Orchard, WA, homes sell before they ever make it to Zillow or even the MLS.Send m...
09/17/2026

You might not know this, but many Port Orchard, WA, homes sell before they ever make it to Zillow or even the MLS.

Send me a DM and let’s set up a private consultation.

The Port Orchard, WA, real estate market is competitive enough. A locally connected advisor can give you access that online portals simply can’t.

Whether you’re looking in Manchester, McCormick Woods, or anywhere in Kitsap County, the home that fits you may never be one you could have found on your own.

If you’re looking to buy a home in Port Orchard, WA, let’s set up a private consultation to understand your goals. Send me a DM, fill out the form in my bio, or comment below to get started.

Ledeana & Vet Strand, real estate advisors representing Port Orchard, WA’s most discerning homeowners and buyers.

Serving Port Orchard, WA, and Gig Harbor, WA.

If buying a home is on your list for 2026, fall is worth paying attention to. 🍂🏡Nationally, Realtor.com has identified S...
09/17/2026

If buying a home is on your list for 2026, fall is worth paying attention to. 🍂🏡

Nationally, Realtor.com has identified September 27–October 3 as the strongest week for buyers this year, based on the seasonal combination of inventory, pricing and buyer competition.

But here's the part that matters more to me: what's happening right here in Kitsap County?

We're seeing more choices than buyers had a year ago, with inventory up significantly from last year. At the same time, homes are still selling relatively quickly and prices remain strong.

That means fall isn't necessarily about waiting for prices to suddenly drop. It's about taking advantage of a market where you may have:

🏡 More homes to compare
💰 More opportunities to negotiate
🍂 Sellers who may be more motivated as the year winds down
⏰ A little more breathing room to make the right decision

And you don't need to buy on one magic date. The best timing depends on your budget, your goals and the specific part of Kitsap County you're looking in.

Thinking about buying in Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor or elsewhere around Kitsap? Let's talk about what the current market actually means for you.
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Ledeana & Vet Strand | Port Orchard, WA Realtors®
🏠 Sell | Buy | Relocation
💰 Investment | Luxury
206-940-4039
homesbystrand.com

When you’re buying a home, it’s easy to focus on the house itself.The kitchen.The backyard.The school district.The commu...
09/14/2026

When you’re buying a home, it’s easy to focus on the house itself.

The kitchen.
The backyard.
The school district.
The commute.

But there’s another question worth asking:
What’s planned for the area around it?

Kitsap County is continuing to see development activity, and even things that may seem unrelated to housing (including proposed changes addressing data-center permitting) can be part of the bigger picture for local homeowners and buyers.

Before you buy, it’s worth looking beyond the property lines and asking:
🏡 What developments are planned nearby?
🏗️ What roads or infrastructure projects are coming?
📍 Are there zoning changes that could affect the area?
🔎 What has already been approved or proposed?

You’re not just buying a house. You’re buying into a community and its future.

If you’re buying or selling in Kitsap County, including Port Orchard and the surrounding communities, I’m happy to help you understand the bigger picture.
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Ledeana & Vet Strand | Port Orchard, WA Realtors®
🏠 Sell | Buy | Relocation
💰 Investment | Luxury
206-940-4039
homesbystrand.com

09/14/2026

This is what the long way home looks like in Port Orchard, WA.

Comment GUIDE, and I'll send you my Local Port Orchard Guide.

Reasons to move to Port Orchard:

Fresh eggs from the Manchester farm stands, bread from Bay Street Bakery, and flowers from the Port Orchard Farmers Market downtown.

The Port Orchard Farmers Market every Saturday along Bay Street

Porch lights on and neighbors walking dogs through McCormick Woods in the evening

The Port Orchard Waterfront Boardwalk in July, when the boats fill Sinclair Inlet and sunsets paint the sky.

Dinner at Whiskey Gulch, where they know your order and the view never gets old

A craftsman home tucked into the trees or a waterfront condo minutes from downtown, all without leaving Kitsap County

If you're moving to Port Orchard from Seattle, this is the part worth planning your life around.

Comment GUIDE, and I'll send you my Local Port Orchard Guide.

Ledeana and Vet Strand, Port Orchard, WA, are real estate agents providing not only distinctive representation but also helping you unlock the lifestyle you long for.

Serving Port Orchard and Gig Harbor

🏠 Thinking about skipping the home inspection? Think twice.When you've finally found a home you love, it can be tempting...
09/12/2026

🏠 Thinking about skipping the home inspection? Think twice.

When you've finally found a home you love, it can be tempting to make your offer as competitive as possible, especially when you're worried another buyer might beat you to it.

But before you waive your inspection, consider what you could be missing.

Here in Kitsap County and throughout the Puget Sound, moisture and water intrusion deserve particular attention. A home can look beautiful during a showing while still having issues that aren't obvious to the untrained eye.

A thorough home inspection can help uncover concerns such as:

✔️ Roof leaks or aging roofing
✔️ Moisture intrusion and water damage
✔️ Drainage issues
✔️ Crawl space problems
✔️ Mold or signs of excess moisture
✔️ Siding, windows and exterior concerns
✔️ Electrical and plumbing issues
✔️ Heating system problems
✔️ Structural or foundation concerns

An inspection isn't about finding a "perfect" house. It's about knowing what you're buying before you commit to it.

There may be circumstances where a buyer chooses to modify or waive an inspection contingency, but that's a decision worth making carefully and with a clear understanding of the potential risks.

If you're buying a home in Kitsap County, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Poulsbo, or the surrounding areas, I'm here to help you understand the process and make informed decisions from offer to closing.

Have questions about inspections, contingencies, or buying a home in the Pacific Northwest? Call us, Ledeana and Vet Strand.
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Ledeana & Vet Strand | Port Orchard, WA Realtors®
🏠 Sell | Buy | Relocation
💰 Investment | Luxury
206-940-4039
homesbystrand.com

🏡 If you’ve been house hunting in Kitsap County, don’t automatically assume an older home is the better deal.New constru...
09/10/2026

🏡 If you’ve been house hunting in Kitsap County, don’t automatically assume an older home is the better deal.

New construction is worth putting on your radar right now.

There are hundreds of new-construction homes currently listed across Kitsap County, with builders active in areas including Port Orchard, Bremerton, Poulsbo, Silverdale and Kingston.

And here’s the part buyers shouldn’t overlook:
Builders have something individual homeowners don’t, inventory they need to move!

That can mean opportunities for buyers through things like:
💰 Price reductions
💵 Closing-cost assistance
🏡 Upgrade incentives
📉 Mortgage rate buydowns
✨ Included features that might otherwise cost extra

But there’s an important catch: the builder’s sales representative works for the builder, NOT for you.

Having your own Realtor means you have someone who can help you compare that new construction home against existing homes in the area, evaluate the incentives, negotiate when possible, and make sure you understand what you’re actually getting for the price.

And yes, get the inspection. New doesn’t automatically mean perfect.

With so much new construction happening around Kitsap County, it may be worth comparing brand-new vs. resale before you decide which route makes the most sense for you.

Thinking about buying in Kitsap County? I can help you compare your options, not just show you houses.
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Ledeana & Vet Strand | Port Orchard, WA Realtors®
🏠 Sell | Buy | Relocation
💰 Investment | Luxury
206-940-4039
homesbystrand.com

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98366

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