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bellingham wa: Bellingham Real Estate | Foreclosures Stats - 03/20/09 01:16 PM
So here are the numbers for Bellingham Whatcom County Foreclosures.
Approximately 40% of home sold in Whatcom County are a short sale or foreclosure..aka distressed property.
There are 91 homes involved in a bankruptcy proceeding.Currrent Bellingham and Whatcom County foreclosures total 166, with 66 homes in pre-foreclosure.
Between now, March 20th and April 10th there are 13 homes up for auction on the county steps.
While these numbers are low compared to the national statistics, they are high for Whatcom County.
However, on the bright side. Buyers are buying. Investors are investing. Why? Because the market values will go back up. … (0 comments)
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bellingham wa: 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!
Guest Speakers:
Space is limited. … (1 comments)
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bellingham wa: Finding a lender in Bellingham, WA - 11/29/08 12:11 PM
Lending:When buying a home the very first step you must take is with a lender...unless you are paying all cash!
I have has two recent experiences where the buyers lenders (Big National Lenders) could not do the loans...and these were very qualified folks! So I asked them to check with our local Bellingham lenders before giving up! Leena at Neighborhood Mortgage and Rob at The Bank of The Pacific came through for these folks. With equal rates and costs the National lender was promising...yet couldn't deliver. Another one to check with is Loren over at Whidbey Island Bank. Sit down with … (0 comments)
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bellingham wa: Are you a Savvy Client? - 11/29/08 11:33 AM
What is a Savvy Client? Savvy Sav-eeWell informed.Experienced.Knowledgeable.Shrewdly aware. The only way to become Savvy is to learn!
A Savvy client knows their way around the internet, understands the escrow process, lending process and knows how many hours their agent is working for them behind the scenes....or is willing to learn!
A Savvy client knows the importance of working with a knowledgeable, informed, experienced and shrewdly aware REALTOR.
Throughout this blog you will find a variety of topics regarding real estate statistics, processes, general information to help you become a savvy client!
A Savvy client will either know some of this information … (1 comments)
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bellingham wa: 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 wa: 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 wa: Bellingham, WA Trails and Parks...So many great places! - 03/12/08 02:16 PM
When touring new clients around Bellingham, I always point out our many trails and parks. I am proud of the amount of parks we have here, and the ever growing trail system.
One of my favorite parks is Whatcom Falls Park. The trails twist and turn through out it...the fish ponds are a sight to behold, but the waterfall is the grandest sight! The sound it makes is rather majestic. The park is magic to me, it takes the worldly issues and puts them on the back burner, so to speak!
Disc Golf is very popular at Cornwall Park. My son Aaron is an … (2 comments)
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bellingham wa: Bellingham, WA Affordable Housing Program - 03/09/08 10:37 AM
Nearly 4,000 people living in Bellingham rental housing here now qualify for help in buying or building homes, after new income limits increased significantly for the first time in four years.
Be sure to check out the income guidelines below. If you qualify, now it the time to contact one of the agencies listed below. They will guide you through the process, and explain the ins and outs of their particular program.
These organizations provide excellent opportunities for those who wish to own their own peice of Bellingham Real Estate!QUALIFYING INCOMES The federal government recently released new income limits that qualify more families … (2 comments)
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bellingham wa: Bellingham, WA 3672 Britton Rd New Price! - 03/02/08 06:52 PM
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bellingham wa: Bellingham, WA Real Estate Northern Heights Neighborhood - 02/25/08 05:37 PM
Residential growth has taken place throughout our BarkleyLiving.com area, including the Northern Heights neighborhood. This suburban development is located on the eastern city limits of Bellingham. Most of the single family homes were built in the early 1990's. This is a quiet neighborhood with sidewalks, streetlights, a central greenspace and park. Many Northern Heights residents enjoy beautiful views of the Canadian Cascades and all residents can walk or bike to Northern Heights Elementary and Squalicum High- where local children learn and play! Take a look at what is listed for sale in this wonderful neighborhood. … (3 comments)
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bellingham wa: Bellingham, WA Real Estate Silver Beach Neighborhood - 02/25/08 12:40 PM
Bellingham's Silver Beach neighborhoodhas quite the history. Originally waaaayyyy back when in the early 1900's Silver Beach had a hotel, Farris wheel and park. It must have been a site to see! Bloedel-Donovan Park, located on the east side of Lake Whatcom, is a 20-acre park is filled with sunbathers, picnics, bbq, family gatherings, swimmers, and dog owners!
Miles of trails await runners, walkers, or park-goers who simply want to stroll from Bloedel-Donovan to Whatcom Falls. Bird watchers can take advantage of Scudder Pond, a preserved wetland that is always bustling with wildlife. Some backyards are simply a gate away from … (1 comments)
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bellingham wa: 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 wa: 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 wa: 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 wa: Moving to Bellingham, WA - 02/14/08 08:40 PM
Thinking about relocating to Bellingham, WA. There are some questions you need to ask yourself. Why?
"Cause I said so." Just kidding. Because in Bellingham WA, there are so many different types of neighborhoods. Each offering it's own unique qualities. Some are neighborhoods filled with older craftsman homes, some have primarily new construction, some have creeks and parks running through them...some are close to specific retail areas, or the night life, or close to Western Washington University. The distinctions go on.
So, ask yourself, what things are important to me and mine? Good schools, parks, trails, close proximity to the freeway for commuting, … (0 comments)
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