Bellingham & Whatcom County Real Estate Stat Summary - 10/23/08 02:31 PM
Ok, here is your Aug 2008 Whatcom County Real Estate Stat Summary. 
The prices on homes that are actually selling are coming down but only by 3 to 4% - which isn't bad compared to other markets across the country. Please keep in mind that the above stat is a countywide average and there are some parts of the county doing better than others. See below for the areas you are interested in. What's surprising is that the prices of homes that are coming on the market are still going up in many areas of Whatcom County.  This is not a … (0 comments)

Buying Up in a Down Market - Advantages to Purchasing Real Estate Now - 10/23/08 02:12 PM
It's to a buyer's advantage to buy up in a "down" market if you are still thinking about it. For example: someone lives in a home that was worth $200K last year and wants to get into a $300K home. But because the market has gone down they are thinking they want to wait so they can get a better price for the home they are selling so they will have more money to put down on the new place (which if it's fully mortgaged they still may "need" to do). However, if it's not fully mortaged the down market will work … (0 comments)