Here's a recap of the Whatcom County residential and condominium markets for last week:Residential - 89 new listings (compared to 79 last week)82 pended (compared to 83 last week)68 sold (compared to 70 last week)293 active as of 8/3/21 at 8:45 am (compared to 272 last week)$595,000 is the median active list price (compared to $612,500 last week)Condominium - 13 new listings (compared to 16 last week) 22 pended (compared to 18 last week)13 sold (compared to 12 last week)31 active as of 8/3/21 at 8:45 am (compared to 42 last week)$363,900 is the median active list price (compared to $326,500 last week)Wow, look at the condo numbers this week. 31 active compared to 42 last week and the price jump shows the lack of inventory. On the residential side, we saw the opposite last week. With the... 08/03/2021

50% Higher Unit Sales from Last Year; with the Average Sales Price Continuing its Slide for Vancouver WA Condos in June 2021. Unit sales are still very strong compared to last year. However, with fewer Luxury Condo sales, this segment's Sale Prices are now well below this segment's high.  Here are the key points for this month: The Short term Condo Sales Price (3-Month Moving Average) fell about $19k and is now at $327,424; which is up 10.83% compared to the prior June; and the 12-Month Moving Average is at 14.73% compared to the prior year;    75 Resale Condominiums were sold, which is up 25 units compared to June 2020, and 3 fewer than last month;  REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales came in at 0 units (0% of total); no change from 0 (0% of total) in June 2020.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclos... 08/02/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerHuman beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty!Mahatma GandhiThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 08/02/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerI know that our world is going through a very difficult time right now, but I will never lose my faith in humanity, and our incredible ability to overcome just about anything!YanniThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 08/01/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerLife can be just black and white, but with imagination, life is a kaleidoscope of exhilarating colors and breathtaking adventures!Wes AdamsonThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 07/30/2021

Looking for a 55 and older community in Wenatchee? Curious about how 55 and older communities work and who is allowed to live there? I've got all the details covered in my recent article over on our Wenatchee condo blog. What is a 55 and older community? For those who are wondering, there are two 55 and older condo communities in East Wenatchee and two in Wenatchee. Ambercrest - East WenatcheeStoneridge - East WenatcheeCherry Lane Condos - WenatcheeContinental Condos - Wenatchee 07/29/2021

Closed Unit-Sales hit the Highest ever One-Month Mark; With the Now-Very-High Sales Prices not Increasing this month for Camas WA Real Estate in June 2021 This community has been the strongest performer in the County this past year;  with Unit Sales this month hitting 79 sold - the highest seen for a one-month result. Active Inventory is stuck at very low levels, keeping prices high. Mortgage Interest rates are also near historic lows. To be sure -  prices much higher this year than they were last year! Here are the highlights for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend eased approx. $6k to although it is 28.87% higher than last year ($160,767); with the 12-Month Moving Average also very strongly positive at 19.63%   The Inventory level is super-low at 0.7 month's of supply for ... 07/29/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerThe older you get, the more fragile you understand life to be. I think that's good motivation for getting out of bed joyfully each day!Julia RobertsThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 07/28/2021

Here's a recap of the Whatcom County residential and condominium markets for last week:Residential - 79 new listings (compared to 78 last week)83 pended (compared to 87 last week)70 sold (compared to 86 last week)265 active as of 7/27/21 at 10:00 am (compared to 265 last week)$612,500 is the median active list price (compared to $625,000 last week)Condominium - 16 new listings (compared to 15 last week) 18 pended (compared to 20 last week)12 sold (compared to 9 last week)42 active as of 7/27/21 at 10:00 am (compared to 41 last week)$326,500 is the median active list price (compared to $362,000 last week)The pendings are still outweighing the new listings coming on the market, houses/condos in most price ranges are selling quickly. Most that stay on the market more than a month are the c... 07/27/2021

A Modest Increase in Unit-Sales; while Prices Strongly at a High Level although Easing for Battle Ground WA Real Estate in June 2021  Battle Ground's hot real estate action is challenged by prices that have run up way too high and too fast, and we are now seeing a recent slowing to the overall rise. Still, we opine that more units would be sold if more would become available for sale. Here are the key points for this month's report: The 3-Month Moving Average Sales Price decreased by approximately $5k and is now $547,255 which is 25.35% higher than last year; with the 12-Month Moving Average now at $518,185 or, 21.63% compared to last year.  The Inventory level for Resale Homes at any one time is relatively scarce, and is at the low 1.0 Month's of Supply.  Approximately 66 Pre-owned Ho... 07/27/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerYou are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot; it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive!Maya AngelouThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 07/27/2021

The Wonder of Windows That's some fresh insulation! Today, I am on site at a new construction project and I want to talk about the power of windows. In this project, we took about 80% of the structure down to the foundation and we built up the walls to 10ft. Our goal was to get that panoramic window effect. Window technology has come so far that it's possible for us to have almost the entire side of this building open to the beautiful view. If you notice, the windows can open and they're multi-slide. With the right product from the right window manufacturer, you can have windows that are up against a fire-place, like you see in the video. Every part of this house has windows and front-access to this body of water. Windows are a big trend, and one of the things I'm going to be talking a... 07/26/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerLuck is the residue of design! John MiltonThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 07/26/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerIf life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor!Eleanor RooseveltThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 07/25/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerThank you is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding!Alice WalkerThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 07/24/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerYou have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need!Vernon HowardThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 07/23/2021

Incredible Custom North Bend Home with access to Snoqualmie River Mount Si Views OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesMarket Stats List Price $1,695,000 Single Family Home Main Features 5 Bedrooms3.25 BathroomsInterior: 3,500 sqftLot: 618,988 sqftYear Built: 2007MLS #: 1812460 Location 42909 SE 149th StreetNorth Bend, WA 98045 Description Your mountain paradise awaits, where Mt. Si looms so close you could almost touch it, the rushing South Fork Snoqualmie whispers, and your custom timber-frame lodge offers comfort beyond compare. Call these 14 gorgeous acres home, and your daily routine could include strolls along 340-feet of riverfront and evening bonfires with rugged peaks as a backdrop. It’s no wonder the home was designed to capture all this breathtaking splendor; every space within the brig... 07/22/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerMaximize your potential. Do not let fear stop you; nothing happens in life until you take action!Jack CanfieldThank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 07/22/2021

Extremely Robust Unit Sales combined with Continued Strong Price Rise (21%+) for Vancouver WA in June 2021. Active Inventory remains quite low despite a decent rise in New Listings (Supply). Mortgage loan rates remain below 3% causing prices for Real estate in Vancouver WA to rise about $10k aver last month (up 21%+ year-over-year). Here are the key points for this month: 522 Resale Residential Properties closed this month, which is 116 more (28.57%) compared to the same month last year; and 48 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend is regularly posting new highs, and is now at $474,136, with a year-over-year gain of 21.95% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 16.52%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were at 0 units (0% of total); down from 2 in June... 07/21/2021

The flag is in honor of my son coming home from his deployment and all our men and women that serve our beautiful country! Here's a recap of the Whatcom County residential and condominium markets for last week:Residential - 78 new listings (compared to 84 last week)87 pended (compared to 53 last week)86 sold (compared to 53 last week)265 active as of 7/21/21 at 10:00 am (compared to 278 last week)$625,000 is the median active list price (compared to $637,250 last week)Condominium - 15 new listings (compared to 17 last week) 20 pended (compared to 15 last week)9 sold (compared to 6 last week)41 active as of 7/21/21 at 10:00 am (compared to 51 last week)$362,000 is the median active list price (compared to $360,000 last week)Listings were down last week on both condo and residential sides... 07/21/2021