Chad Springer Homes

10/19/2026

"Days on market" shows up on every listing, but it doesn't always mean what people think.

In plain English, it's how long a home has been listed before it goes under contract. A few things worth knowing:

Low days on market usually points to more competition and less room to negotiate.
Higher days on market can mean there's room to talk, or it can mean something about the price or condition is holding buyers back. It's worth finding out which.
Some homes get taken off the market and relisted, which can reset the count. Your broker can pull the full listing history.

👉 Looking at a home in Kitsap or Gig Harbor? Comment or DM me “DOM” with the listing and I'll give you a straight answer on what its days on market really means. Or call/text (206) 841-8586.

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Chad Springer, Real Estate Broker | Chad Springer Homes | John L. Scott Real Estate | Equal Housing Opportunity

10/18/2026

PCS orders to Kitsap? I've been on the other side of a move like this, so here's where I'd start before touring a single home.

1. Talk with a lender early. They can help you get your Certificate of Eligibility and a pre-approval, and tell you what options may fit your situation.
2. Look up the BAH rate for your new duty station. It's a useful reference point, but set a monthly payment you're comfortable with on your own terms.
3. Map the commute first. PSNS, NBK Bangor and JBLM pull you toward very different parts of the region.
4. Plan for video tours if you're buying from out of state. I'm happy to walk homes live on FaceTime and give you the honest version.
5. Work backward from your report date so your closing timeline lines up.

👉 Got orders to Kitsap? Comment or DM me “PCS” and we'll build your game plan around your report date. Or call/text (206) 841-8586.

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Chad Springer, Real Estate Broker | Chad Springer Homes | John L. Scott Real Estate | Equal Housing Opportunity

10/17/2026

When people ask me about moving from Seattle or the Eastside to Kitsap, the ferry is usually the first question. I made this same move, so here's the plain-English version.

Approximate crossing times (minutes, dock to dock):

~30: Bremerton to Seattle on the Kitsap Fast Ferry (walk-on only)
~60: Bremerton to Seattle on the Washington State Ferries car ferry
~35: Bainbridge Island to Seattle
~30: Kingston to Edmonds
~40: Southworth to Fauntleroy, with a stop at Vashon

Crossing time is only part of it. Add the drive to the terminal, the wait in line if you're bringing a car, and the trip on the other side. Some people love the ferry as built-in reading or decompress time. Others prefer driving over the Narrows Bridge. It really depends on where you work and how often you go in.

Schedules change, so check WSF and Kitsap Transit for current times.

👉 Weighing a move across the Sound? Comment or DM me “MOVE” and I'll walk you through real commutes for the neighborhoods you're looking at. Or call/text (206) 841-8586.

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Chad Springer, Real Estate Broker | Chad Springer Homes | John L. Scott Real Estate | Equal Housing Opportunity

10/16/2026

If you're thinking about selling this fall, the outside of your home is doing a lot of the talking. Buyers form an opinion from the listing photos and the driveway, well before they reach the front door.

The good news is the highest-impact fall fixes here in Kitsap are inexpensive:

1. Clear gutters and downspouts before the rain settles in.
2. Treat moss on the roof, walkways and deck.
3. Pressure wash siding, steps and the driveway.
4. Swap in brighter porch and exterior bulbs. It's getting dark earlier, and evening showings are a thing.
5. Put down fresh bark in the beds. It's cheap and it photographs well.

I put together a room-by-room pre-listing plan for sellers, with local vendors I trust.

👉 Comment or DM me “PREP” and I'll send you a free copy for your home. No sales pitch. Or call/text (206) 841-8586.

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Chad Springer, Real Estate Broker | Chad Springer Homes | John L. Scott Real Estate | Equal Housing Opportunity

10/15/2026

One thing I hear a lot from fellow veterans: "I already used my VA loan, so that's off the table."

Not necessarily. The VA home loan benefit isn't a one-time coupon. Depending on your situation, eligible buyers may be able to restore their entitlement after selling and paying off a VA loan, and some may have remaining entitlement to use even while they still hold one.

The details depend on your entitlement, and your lender can confirm exactly where you stand. Most lenders can do VA loans, so you don't need to hunt for a special one to get started.

👉 Comment or DM me “VA” with your questions and I'll give you a straight answer on how it works in Kitsap. If it helps, I can also introduce you to a lender who does a lot of VA loans. Or call/text (206) 841-8586.

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Chad Springer, Real Estate Broker | Chad Springer Homes | John L. Scott Real Estate | Equal Housing Opportunity

09/24/2026

📍 NEW LISTING | 503 Gove St, Steilacoom, WA — $450,000
Quiet streets. Open skies. Steilacoom living. 🏡
Swipe through for the full tour — an open-concept kitchen and living space, a cozy family room, comfortable bedrooms, an updated bath, and a private backyard retreat with mature fruit trees. All sitting on a corner lot just minutes from downtown Steilacoom and the waterfront at Salters Point.
📌 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 816 Sq Ft�📋 MLS # 2578197
DM or call for a private showing!
Chad Springer | 206.841.8586 | [email protected]�John L. Scott Real Estate

09/24/2026

📍 NEW LISTING | 503 Gove St, Steilacoom, WA — $450,000
Quiet streets. Open skies. Steilacoom living. 🏡
Swipe through for the full tour — an open-concept kitchen and living space, a cozy family room, comfortable bedrooms, an updated bath, and a private backyard retreat with mature fruit trees. All sitting on a corner lot just minutes from downtown Steilacoom and the waterfront at Salters Point.
📌 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 816 Sq Ft�📋 MLS # 2578197
DM or call for a private showing!
Chad Springer | 206.841.8586 | [email protected]�John L. Scott Real Estate

09/24/2026

📍 NEW LISTING | 503 Gove St, Steilacoom, WA — $450,000
Quiet streets. Open skies. Steilacoom living. 🏡
Swipe through for the full tour — an open-concept kitchen and living space, a cozy family room, comfortable bedrooms, an updated bath, and a private backyard retreat with mature fruit trees. All sitting on a corner lot just minutes from downtown Steilacoom and the waterfront at Salters Point.
📌 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 816 Sq Ft
📋 MLS 2578197
DM or call for a private showing!
Chad Springer | 206.841.8586 | [email protected]
John L. Scott Real Estate

06/17/2026

Less house, more home: Why smaller homes are paying off for today’s buyers

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You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

06/16/2026

"Chad was absolutely FANTASTIC to work with! He is exceptionally hard-working and is one of the most positive people I've ever met." - Mohammed - Buyer - Duvall, WA