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Blogging to bring you the information you need about Bellingham and Bellingham Real Estate. Informing you of all the latest developments and issues affecting the Bellingham real estate market as well as the market for Whatcom County Washington. Keeping Buyers and Sellers well informed so they can make educated decisions.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
A common question from buyers as well as sellers is, "what are my closing costs?"  Some typical closing costs in real estate transaction areTitle search fees -- is the assurance of clear title to the property and title insurance to defend against any future claims made on the title by circumstanc...
10/25/2017
Interesting fact the average home in Washington State spends $1,056 on energy bills each year. Lots of that money flows out like heat through holes in the walls if homeowners are not thinking about energy efficiency. Energy efficiency upgrades cost money but deliver value in terms of comfort and ...
10/21/2017
   To see the extensive Bellingham Real Estate Market Report for September Click Here Here's a quick look at the Bellingham Real Estate Market Report for September 2017 for residential home sales.The number of residential sales for the month was 69 that is 58 less than September 2016 and the 45 l...
10/17/2017
 Here's a quick look at the Bellingham Real Estate Market Report for August 2017 for residential home sales.The number of residential sales for the month was 114 that is 11 less than August 2016 and the 4 more than last month. The Average sales price of $465,417  is up by 2% compared to July 2016...
09/13/2017
Check out this video from the city, showing the progress that is being made on the iconic Granary building. This is the first major project on the long awaited redevelopment of the Bellingham's waterfront property obtained when GP left town about 10 years ago.The building was built up in 1928 dur...
09/04/2017
                                                                 To see the extensive Bellingham Real Estate Market Report for November Click HereHere's a quick look at the Bellingham Real Estate Market Report for November 2016 for residential home sales.The number of residential sales for the mo...
12/30/2016
Sensational Waterfront Home - Breathtaking Views$550,000  - 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2462 Sq Ft, .26 acresBreathtaking views of San Juan Islands & Georgia Straight. Open concept with vaulted ceiling, Double sided fireplace, expansive windows. All new stainless steel kitchen appliances. New paint & ca...
10/01/2016
 I recently had some clients that purchased a home that had tenants in it with 6 months remaining on their lease. When the lender learned of this the deal almost fell apart as they wanted to occupy the home, but since they could move in within 60 days of closing, they were being reclassified as i...
06/16/2016
To see the extensive Bellingham Real Estate Market Report for April Click HereBellingham Real Estate Market Report – April 2016 The number of residential sales is up 5 compared to April 2015 and 18 from last month.The sales price is down 4.8% compared to April 2015 and down by $20,611 from last m...
05/20/2016
This is the best time of year to see bald eagles on the rivers around the Northwest. As the magnificent raptors converge to feed on the carcasses of salmon that have died during their upriver spawning runs.Volunteers counted 157 bald eagles this week in the upper Skagit River Valley from Sedro-Wo...
12/31/2015