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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingham, WA Pristine NW Contemporary Home - 04/28/09 09:05 AM
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bellingham homes for sale: Home Buyer Seminar-Bellingham, WA - 02/14/09 04:59 PM
What is really going in our market? What is the "new" process for buying a home? Is there still 100% financing? (Yes) What are my options as a home buyer? Does buying a home still make sense? (Usually, but not always!) What things do I need to consider? These and many other questions will be answered at our Home Buyer Seminar: When: Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 6:00 - 7:30 PMWhere: Neighborhood Mortgage 432 Bakerview Rd Bellingham, WA 98226To register, complete the form below. Refreshments will be served!
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bellingham homes for sale: What is out there for 1st time home buyers??? - 01/31/09 10:14 AM
Money! Through the 1st Time Home Buyer Program discussed here, and the Rural Housing Program!And let us not forget the $7500 Housing Tax Credit given out by the government. We are going to focus on the WA State 1st Time Home Buyer Program. The House Key program.Currently there is a waiting list for these funds. So if this is something you want to pursue, you need to start taking action! So, who is a 1st Time Home Buyer?Anyone who hasn't owned a home in the last 3 years. Who qualifies? The annual income maximum limit is $65,000 for 1-2 … (3 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: 100% Financing in Whatcom County??? - 01/31/09 08:20 AM
Yes, 100% Financing is still available! Through the USDA Rural Housing Program!The USDA sets aside funds to guarantee 100% financing on homes that are in "rural" America! The term "rural" usually makes one think of a country home on acreage. That is not the case. Most homes that qualify for this program are in residential developments...outside Bellingham city limits! In Whatcom County, the basics are...any home outside the city limits of Bellingham qualifies as "rural". See the Whatcom County Map. There are several links to the left that showcase many of the available homes that qualify in Whatcom County. Areas such as Sudden Valley, … (0 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: Process of Selling your home, Bellingham, WA - 11/29/08 11:50 AM
Selling your Property.First...find that savvy agent!Your agent will take a tour of your home. Offer suggestions for home improvement items that will help you get top dollar for your property. They will then provide you with a CMA, and help you determine your listing price.
Your agent should provide you with a complete marketing plan specific to your property. Keep in mind that 90% of all homes are sold with an agent involved, and over 80% of all home buyers search the internet. The bulk of any "savvy" marketing plan will focus their budget in these two arenas.
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bellingham homes for sale: Buying a Home in Bellingham, WA - 11/29/08 11:42 AM
Real Estate Process. This one in a series of blogs discussing the process of buying or selling real estate in Bellingham, WA.
Purchasing a home.First, get pre-qualified. (See "Lending" blog.)Next find yourself a Savvy agent...yes, I just had to throw that in there!Once you have found your agent, you are going to go through a question and answer period. What are your wants and needs. And yes, wants and needs are diffrent. What are your lifestyle expectation for choosing a neighborhood? What are schools are you looking at? What are your transportation preferences? Yes, all of it. Why? Because it is … (0 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: Selling your home, Bellingham WA - 11/29/08 11:16 AM
Thinking of Selling Your Home?Selling decisions usually come down to a few specific things.
Why do you want or need to sell?The answer to this varies in each household. Financial, personal, moving up, sizing down...everyone has a different situation. It my job to not judge your motivation, just help you meet your goal.What is your home worth? For help in establishing a more succinct look at your home's Current Market Value, Click Market Value Request and fill out the requested information. I will use comparable sold listings to help you calculate the fair market value of your home here in Bellingham and Whatcom County. I … (0 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingham,WA Real Estate- Our local market? - 06/14/08 10:05 AM
So what is it looking like in Whatcom County? Things are picking up! It is still a buyers market. Meaning there is more than 6 months of inventory on the market right now. Bellingham Builders have pulled back...for now. (Stay tuned for the housing shortage that will occur in 18-24 months!) Buyers are still out there, and they have time to be choosy! Bellingham Sellers are frustrated with the extended days on market. Certain price ranges are still skipping along, we have even seen homes with multiple offers, back up offers and offers with escalation clauses!The lender issues have finally calmed down...and … (2 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingham Real Estate - 03/19/08 11:11 PM
This is just a short blog...
I feel the market picking up. New Quarterly stats will be compiled here shortly, and story will unfold.
However, the number of buyers has seem to increase. Perhaps because there are some great deals in Bellingham and Ferndale!
I am sure some warm dry weather would really make an impact!
Rates are staying low, and the USDA Rural Housing program still has 100% financing! With no PMI. Check with your favorite lender!
Our "selling season" is just around the corner. 'Tis the season for helping folks find the home they are looking for...and helping sellers move onto their next chapter!
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bellingham homes for sale: 8 Questions to ask a Realtor - 03/08/08 11:00 PM
Things you need to ask when interviewing a Realtor®
How long have you been selling Real Estate?"If you make it past two years in this business, that is an accomplishment!" Look for someone who has been around the block...several times! Find out how many homes they have sold.
What do you know about the market in my area?Find out what they know about your neighborhood. In Bellingham there are so many different areas. The market truly is unique to each area. Barkley is "my hood." I live here and I work here. For Barkley Market Stats go to my website, or give me … (0 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingham, WA 3672 Britton Rd New Price! - 03/02/08 06:52 PM
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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingham, WA Real Estate Pendings tell the story! - 02/25/08 10:30 AM
By tracking the pended sales each week, one can see how many buyers are really out there. How many transactions are really taking place.
Since February 1 of this year, the average number of pendinged homes has only been 2 to 3 per week for the price ranges I have been tracking. However that is up from January! The percentage of homes pending, in relation to the number of homes on the market is roughly 19% Bellingham Real Estate is slow, but steadily increasing.
The average days on market has increased significantly over the last year. On average we are up to 99 days … (0 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingham, WA Real Estate, What does $250,000 buy you? - 02/18/08 10:41 AM
In the Bellingham Real Estate market, $250,000 will get you an older 1975 3Bed/2bath 1600+ square feet in a good neighborhood, in good condition...or a younger 1996 home 3Bed/2bath around 1300 square feet in good condition, in a good neighborhood. Or perhaps a classic Victorian in the "heritage neighborhoods" that need some work and has a small yard, and no garage.
Is there a lot to choose from in the price range. Well, currently in Bellingham there are 80 homes between $220,000 and $270,000 on the market. The average list price is $248,000 and the average square footage is around 1300. There … (0 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingham, WA Real Estate, What can $300,000 buy you? - 02/18/08 10:34 AM
Plenty of choices here. In our Bellingham Real Estate market there are about 100 homes on the market between $290,000 and $350,000, with only 11 pending.
There are several in this range that are just flat over priced, not good investments. We will be seeing those on the market for a while! For example, a 1970's home in an older neighborhood with 1600 square feet for $292,000. Some one needs a reality check!
However, the options in this range do offer some great deals for brand new homes with around 1600 square feet, newer homes with up to 2000 square feet...all in great condition and … (0 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingham, WA Bellingham Housing Stats - 01/30/08 07:00 PM
While some are saying it is a total Buyer's market..it is, AND it is NOT! The $250-$290k homes in Bellingham proper, are still seeing offers, multiple offers and shorter days on the market and yet there are still some great "steals."
Higher priced homes...Buyer's market. Just look at the difference between average list price and average sold price. The higher priced homes are moving...very slowly! Does that mean there is a killing to be made...it depends upon the situation of the specific seller. That can't be said enough.
More homes sold in Bellingham this year than last year! Although there was a very slight reduction in … (1 comments)
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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingham Homes for Sale - 09/04/07 06:27 PM
Here are the current stats pulled from the NWMLS for Bellingham and Whatcom County Homes For Sale and Sold. The picture is not so dim for the Bellingham housing market. Condos are another story however! I will post about that later. Inventory is high, but things are still moving...just taking longer than years gone by! Buyers now have great choices, deals, and opportunity!
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bellingham homes for sale: Bellingam Housing Market - 09/02/07 12:01 PM
For two days now I have been staring at my computer, pondering my first blog....what should I write about, what do people want to read, why am I doing this??? Well, a recent email from my cousin Cathi who lives in the mid-west prompted the idea for this blog.
She is selling a piece of real estate here in the NW. She is deeply concerned with the housing market. Is now the time to sell, the time to buy, the time to invest in something other than real estate? Fear has taken over her desire.
With the media reminding us everyday of the … (0 comments)
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