whatcom county: Have FUN - 05/17/08 10:13 AM
For crying out loud...Have Fun!
Did you know that this whole real estate process can actually be FUN? It is FUN to search for the home of your dreams, it is FUN to negotiate contracts, it is FUN to race to the finish line at closing, it is FUN to … (6 comments)
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whatcom county: Find PEACE - 05/17/08 09:56 AM
Seek a place to Find Peace.
"HOME" should represent the place you find your greatest comfort, rest and peace. The feeling you get when you walk inside after a long day should be, "Ahhhhh...home at last!". We always remember that the house you buy will be made into the HOME … (2 comments)
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whatcom county: A tid-bit on Short Sales... - 05/16/08 07:45 PM
This is a portion of a response to a Short Sale question sent into the Washington Association of Realtors Legal Hotline sent out in a weekly update I get called "Friday Facts".
It offers another oft overlooked perspective on the importance regarding pricing/buying Short Sales at, or as close as possible … (3 comments)
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whatcom county: Realtor, Lender Guide to Hud Manufactured Home Inspections - 05/15/08 07:47 PM
Minimizing the number of phone calls a real estate professional needs to make is always popular with the real estate professional. I think all of us, who work in real estate and related fields, have to make and return what seems to be more than our share of important telephone calls.
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #19 - 05/14/08 09:55 AM
If you don't know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.
- Lawrence J. Peter
Business planning and Value Statements, business motto's, credo's and tag lines should all point you in the direction YOU want to go. If you are thinking of your client exclusively … (1 comments)
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whatcom county: Creepy Crawlies - 05/04/08 01:56 PM
It seems that almost everybody has some living object that creeps them out. For me it is the snake and lizard variety. For many other people it is insects in general but especially spiders. The other big fear for some people is the vermin variety, rats and even mice -- who … (22 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #18 - 05/01/08 02:44 PM
"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning."--J.B. Priestley
I attended a Brian Buffini training session yesterday and BOY(!!!) was it EVER the shot in the arm I needed!
My business had … (6 comments)
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whatcom county: NEW PRICE! 2865 Haynie Road - 05/01/08 02:17 PM
2865 Haynie Road $524,900 You simply can't build it for this price! Irreplaceable @ $138+/- per sqft BRAND NEW HOME on acreage with STUNNING Meadow and Mountain View is BEGGING TO BE LIVED IN!Come inside this lovely Country Estate to experience its breathtaking beauty! Unobstructed views of peaceful meadows and majestic … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: Best Recent Client "Feedback" - 04/18/08 05:35 PM
My best recent client story was last week when a client, who I helped buy a home over a year ago, thought to call me FIRST when they were having a "plumbing emergency".
What great feedback on my level of customer service to simply be top of mind for them when … (6 comments)
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whatcom county: NEW LGBH Listing! 3833 Fraser Street, Bellingham, Washington - 04/15/08 01:56 PM
3833 Fraser Street, Bellingham, Washington 98229 $300,000
5 Bedroom Home walking distance to Parks
5 Bedroom home on 1 1/2 lots nestled on quiet, dead-end street. 1 block to the trailheads of Whatcom Falls Park and a few blocks to summer-fun at Bloedel-Donovan. For the location and sqft, this price can't be beat! Lives … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: NEW LGBH Listing! 1526 Silver Beach Rd, Bellingham - 04/15/08 01:49 PM
1526 Silver Beach Road, Bellingham, Washington 98226 $400,000
For a day at the Park...
simply walk out your front door!
A secret treasure awaits at the doorstep of Whatcom Falls Park. Tucked on a private hilltop just outside the park entrance, a myriad of trails, creeks and recreation are yours to enjoy! UPDATED THROUGHOUT … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #18 - 04/07/08 10:45 AM
"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning."
--J.B. Priestley
Every new day is an opportunity to start FRESH. To leave the absurdities, mistakes and failures of the past behind and wake … (4 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #17 - 04/06/08 04:27 PM
I have learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances.-Martha Washington
"1/2 empty" or "1/2 full"? "Stuck in the mud" or "Even a muddy day hiking beats a day in the office"? "This house won't sell" or "We are … (5 comments)
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whatcom county: Now is the PERFECT TIME to show the public the HUGE WORTH in hiring a PROFESSIONAL REALTOR - 04/03/08 11:08 AM
I think it is up to the PROFESSIONAL REALTORS (those who are in it, and have been in it as a career) along with the PROFESSIONAL, HONEST, LENDERS to work diligently to help our current situation find its center again. And I think we are up for the task.
This is the PERFECT TIME to study … (1 comments)
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whatcom county: When Waterfront falls short of being.....well, waterfront - 03/30/08 09:23 PM
We've all heard the lexicon of Real Estate used to put a little "lipstick and rouge" on a home's description to garner at least a second look. "Small" turns into "cozy." "Limited only by buyer's imagination" is a personal favorite; it puts the weight of potential back onto the purchaser's shoulders, … (2 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #16 - 03/13/08 12:50 PM
I rode the exercise bike this morning for an hour and a half.
If it was a real bicycle, I would have been in Belgium by now.
- Allison Janney in The West Wing
I love this quote because it reminds me to evaluate whether-or-not my efforts are 'spinning my wheels' or … (9 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #15 - 03/13/08 12:20 PM
Happiness is a direction, not a place.
- Sydney J. Harris
If you are expecting the world to make you happy today, you will be dissappointed. If you expect to go into the world and to choose to be happy today, you will find EXACTLY what you are looking for.
Move in … (6 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #14 - 03/13/08 12:06 PM
Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one's own sunshine.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today, I am on a roll!! This is quote #3 today...I guess I have a message to send, and that is:
GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!!!
Stop blocking your sunshine, stop creating shadows. Be … (4 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #13 - 03/13/08 11:08 AM
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
- Alan Kay
What do you believe??? What do you want the next 5 years to look like??? Buy in to the bad news, behave as though what they say is true...and it WILL BE.
Move in the opposite direction of … (3 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #12 - 03/13/08 10:55 AM
"If you keep on saying things are going to be bad, you have a good chance of becoming a prophet."
Isaac Bashevis Singer
Funny thing about economics...they are 'prophetic'. Economics seem to stem from a collective belief system. And, BOY, are we doing a bang-up job of making our current economic atmosphere 'true'. … (4 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #11 - 03/08/08 09:35 AM
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought;
and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. -G.K. Chesterton
My Mom came over for dinner last night. She is at the edge of life change, trying to figure out what to do now that she is at the doorway of … (1 comments)
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whatcom county: Inspiration from Steve Jobs.... - 03/03/08 06:53 PM
Steve Jobs is on the "Mimi's short list of all-time inspirational people."
I posted the Commencement address to Stanford Grads by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005 in 3 parts, focusing on each of Steve Jobs 'stories' in it.
But you know, this piece is … (5 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #10 (continued 2...) - 03/03/08 06:39 PM
"Stay hungry. Stay foolish."Steve Jobs quoting the last page of The Whole Earth Catalog 'You've got to find what you love,' Jobs saysThis is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005.I am honored to be with you today … (2 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #10 (continued 1...) - 03/03/08 06:33 PM
"Stay hungry. Stay foolish"-Steve Jobs quoting the last page of the Whole Earth Catalog 'You've got to find what you love,' Jobs saysThis is the text of the Commencement address by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, delivered on June 12, 2005"My second story is about love and loss. … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #10 - 03/03/08 06:14 PM
"Stay hungry. Stay foolish." -Steve Jobs quoting the last page of The Whole Earth CatalogHere is the first in the series of 3 Exerpts from Steve Jobs Keynote Speach to Stanford Grads, June 12, 2005. 'You've got to find what you love.""My third story is about death. When I was 17, … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #9 - 02/29/08 07:24 PM
"Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand." -Neil Armstrong I attended an Economic Forecast Seminar today. I think economics is 3rd in line in all-time 'mysteries'...right behind childbirth and what makes us fall in love. Yep, it's right up there!The 'mystery' of economics is the mass socio-psyco-something … (3 comments)
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whatcom county: Economic Forecast for Whatcom County Real Estate - 02/29/08 06:49 PM
This morning I attended the Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Breakfast Meeting at the Bellingham Country Club. The event was well attended by the movers and shakers in our community. Thought I would share some of the HIGHLIGHTS regarding Whatcom County's Real Estate Market:
Inventory:
In the last 12 months 2610 houses sold in Whatcom … (3 comments)
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whatcom county: GOOD News: NW Washington-Values up 4.6% in 2007 - 02/29/08 06:39 PM
In recent weeks, we have seen so much rate volatility that it's hard to keep up! We find our underwriters nervously reviewing appraisals with an eye toward inflation and a downturn-- but in Washington State, things are much rosier. I get a lot of calls from California lenders wanting our loans!
Good News … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: Holy COW!!! There is POSITIVE Real Estate News coming out of Bellingham Washington!!! - 02/29/08 06:29 PM
Hello Friends!
What a blessing it is to live in the Great Northwest! The trees are beginning to bud, the crocus are blooming, the birds are singing and the squirrels are chasing eachother in circles. Spring is in the air!
Additionally, we have been experiencing a very different reality than much of the … (8 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #8 - 02/27/08 11:41 AM
"Fall seven times, stand up eight."
...Japanese Proverb
If you are struggling to find your feet today, remember that you naturally have the spirit, inside your very being, ingrained...you CAME EQUIPPED with it, to learn to walk.
When you were learing to walk, you fell down, you got right back up. You fell down again, and … (5 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #7 - 02/26/08 01:07 PM
"The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving- With passion and compassion, and humor and style, and generosity and kindness." -Maya Angelou
Love, love, love this photo! I used it originally in my "Maintain Humor" Live good. Be happy. FRESH ad campaign (which you can see on my … (6 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #6 - 02/26/08 10:24 AM
"Courage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven't courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others." -Samuel Johnson COURAGE!!!About a year ago, Smithsonian Magazine ran a series of stories about Lewis and Clarke, the great explorers who finished their journey right here in … (4 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #5 - 02/25/08 09:11 PM
Thoughts on the tranquil life....
Who does not love a tranquil heart, a sweet-tempered, balanced life? It does not matter whether it rains or shines, or what changes come to those who possess these blessings, for they are always serene and calm. That exquisite poise of character that we call serenity is … (9 comments)
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whatcom county: Live good. Be happy. Quote #4 - 02/25/08 10:21 AM
"Your goals should stem from your values and then your work will radiate your heart's desire. This will divert you from all silly distractions that will only serve to waste your time.
Your very life is about time...how much you can grow in whatever years you are given."
-Thomas Merton
You started out just … (8 comments)
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whatcom county: LGBH Thought for the Day, Day 2... - 02/21/08 10:08 AM
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. - Ralph Waldo EmersonI hear a lot of my fellow Realtors talking about "The past". The past market, the past few years, the past few months. I also have overheard a lot of … (5 comments)
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whatcom county: NEW Live good. Be happy. Blog Series...Quote and thought for the day... - 02/20/08 10:19 AM
If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room.
- Anita Roddick
I collect quotes, they are the basis for my Fridge Friendly (sorry folks, that's copywrited) ad campaign. The REALLY great ones, ones that I want to ponder for awhile, I typeset, … (6 comments)
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whatcom county: Whatcom County Washington ROCKS!!! - 02/19/08 12:15 PM
I LOVE my community!!!
There is simply no place in the world like Whatcom County, Washington!!!
Nestled in the NW Corner of the US, beautiful Whatcom County is woven into the calm coastal saltwater of the Puget Sound waterways with the San Juan Islands as the view to the South. (Ouside Magazine says we … (6 comments)
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whatcom county: I have been waiting for this opportunity for 12 YEARS!!! - 02/19/08 10:44 AM
Today is going to be a wonderful day, because I am having an experience that we all wait our whole careers to get to have!!!Today, I am showing homes to my VERY FIRST LISTING CLIENTS from 12 years ago!!! How totally cool is that???I am sure that all of you hold a special place … (13 comments)
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whatcom county: Watch out for Craig's List WEIRDO's - 02/16/08 10:47 PM
Like many of you, I post my listings to Craig's List. (FREE CLASSIFIED's Online) Now, while most the inquiries I get are legit, I thought I would pass this beauty on to all of you as a "Head's-Up".
After posting a new high-end listing I got the following e-mail:
Hello,
I was browsing through this … (86 comments)
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whatcom county: "AGENTOBIA"...The Hidden Menace! - 02/16/08 08:50 PM
So, I have just finished the two days of classes to attain my Accredited Seller's Representative Designation. Interesting stuff. I am not one to gather designations for the sake of adding cute logos or a series of initials to my business card. I really don't think that most of the folks … (8 comments)
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whatcom county: How to be HAPPY... - 02/08/08 10:48 AM
HOW TO BE HAPPY Are you almost disgusted with life, little man?I'll tell you a wonderful trickthat will bring you contentment, if anything canDo something for somebody, quick!Are you awfully tired with play, little girl?Wearied, discouraged, and sick-I'll tell you the loveliest game in the world,Do something for somebody quick!Though it rains like … (4 comments)
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whatcom county: NEW LGBH Listing! 2505 16th St, Bellingham - 02/02/08 11:32 AM
2505 16th Street, BellinghamImmaculate Home in Fairhaven A treasure in Fairhaven. Peaceful location with views of the valley and Sehome Hill, eagles nest in the woods nearby and soar overhead. Exquisitely maintained and cared for. Beautifully landscaped and fully fenced backyard. Walk to Fairhaven and Fairhaven park. Nestled on quiet dead-end … (2 comments)
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whatcom county: Whatcom County WA real estate still holding it's own - 11/17/07 08:30 PM
I've been running into lots false data about real estate here in Whatcom County. I know that a down market does exists in many parts of the country but not here in Whatcom County. For residential properties (single family & residential condos) our average and median prices are both up YTD … (1 comments)
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whatcom county: Bellingham Home Inspection (King of the House): Conducive Conditions and Rot - 11/13/07 04:44 PM
People tend to take gutters for granted, that is for sure. Even at new homes, just being sold to someone for the first time, the builder will not clean gutters that have large quantities of accumulated debris -- from pieces of shingle and nails to organic matter that collected in the … (4 comments)
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whatcom county: Whatcom County Home Inspection (King of the House): Follow The Water - 11/13/07 04:14 PM
In investigative reporting, or trying to track racketeers, they always say: "follow the money." In Washington state, to be a competent structural pest inspector, one needs a similar philosophy and catch phrase. That catch phrase is "follow the water." Wood decay fungi or rot is common on wood with a moisture … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: Canadians! - 11/08/07 01:33 PM
The big news lately up here in Whatcom County has been the Canadian Dollar.According to Oanda:1 Canadian Dollar = 1.09392 US Dollar as of today (11/07/2007)This seems to have inspired many Candians to give Whatcom County a serious look when it comes to shopping, and also Real Estate. I've gotten many … (1 comments)
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whatcom county: FHA and The Three Little Pigs... - 10/15/07 10:55 PM
The economic lessons of the past few years are spoken of beautifully in a sweet little story from my youth that goes a little like this;If you build a house of straw or sticks...eventually you will be left out in the cold, without a home and the wolf will be chasing … (2 comments)
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whatcom county: Listings, Pendings & Closed Sales Data- Homes & Condos - August, 2007 - Jefferson, Okanogan, Whatcom, Clark & Pacific County - Washington State Real Estate - 10/11/07 03:11 PM
Northwest MLS pending and closed sales and new and active listings data (single family homes & condominiums) for the counties noted below:Statistical Summary by Counties: NWMLS - Market Activity Summary for August 2007 Learn more @ Bob's Bugle - Monthly Real Estate Newsletter.FREE MLS homes and land search anywhere in Washington State. No sign-in or … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: FRESH Ads by Live Good Be Happy - 09/16/07 04:13 PM
This ad is one in the series of ads from my "FRESH" Ad Campaign...designed by yours truly. I run a new ad, with a different set of feet and a new catch phrase each month in the real estate mags with our listings.
When developing the "FRESH" ad campaign, I figured, on average, I have about .03 … (4 comments)
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whatcom county: Live Good Be Happy Quotes... - 09/16/07 04:08 PM
Here is an example of the "Fridge Friendly" ad campaign that I run along side the "FRESH" ad campaign. I have collected quotes for years and I love sharing them with friends and family.
I decided to branch out and share my collected quotes with my sphere about 2 years ago. I use … (1 comments)
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whatcom county: What in the heck is PMI??? - 09/06/07 12:41 PM
Here is a little primer about PMI Insurance from your friends at Live Good Be Happy;Generally, if your down payment is less than 20% of the price of the home, you will be required to purchase Private Mortgage Insurance (called PMI or sometimes MI). This protects the lender if you should be … (1 comments)
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whatcom county: Why Mimi is Bullish on Bellingham... - 09/06/07 12:35 PM
I love living in this incredible corner of the world...especially during this time of revitalization for our waterfront.The waterfront in Bellingham is going to undergo a HUGE facelift over the next few years and will make Bellingham even more of a premier landing pad for the hip, cool and urban-tired. I … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: The Good Ol' Days... - 09/06/07 12:30 PM
Remember when your Grandfather would say, "Back when I was young..." and go on to tell you a story that shed light on how much things had eroded since he was a kid? Well, here is my stab at it. I am not a Grandparent (far from it), and this "Back … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: Cute and Close to the Beach - 08/15/07 12:35 PM
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whatcom county: Lynden Real Estate - Lynden Homes for Sale - 07/08/07 02:11 PM
Lynden real estate has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for the perfect house to raise a family, commercial space to start a company, or undeveloped land to build your perfect retirement home, be sure to check out Lynden real estate. The Lynden real estate market is filled with great … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: Thank you berry much - 07/01/07 11:47 PM
Well, the sunshine was out today and I had a day off and some time out in the garden. It has been several days, but I took a look at the berries. I tend to grow some of the fruit, the wife does the flowers and vegetables. The first photo is … (9 comments)
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whatcom county: The Roeder Home, Part of the Whatcom County Park System (Classic Craftsman) - 06/07/07 04:09 PM
This historic home deserves more mention primarily because it is one of the finest examples locally of the genre called Craftsman. It is fully restored, on the national and state registers of historic homes and is a local resource, being part of the Whatcom County Park System. The home was built … (4 comments)
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whatcom county: Learn more about Whatcom County's NEW law regarding Septic Systems - 05/20/07 10:13 PM
Recently I attended a 1.5 hour seminar with John Wolpers, Environmental Health Manager with the Whatcom County Health Department. I leaned more about the recently passed Whatcom County law that effects you if you are a homeowner with an OSS (On Site Sewage system). Two of the requirements state that PRIOR to transference of title and … (0 comments)
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whatcom county: Amazing advertising pictures for the soon to be high rise in Bellingham! - 04/28/07 12:25 AM
Believe it or not, the image above and the link below, are promotional material depicting the soon to be Bay View Tower in Bellingham. After some local debate, among residents and planners, people in Bellingham have been learning more about this new high rise condo that is going in by … (1 comments)
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whatcom county: New Section to our Web Site - "Market News" - 11/26/06 11:05 PM
We have just added a section to our web site called "Market News". In it, we have included statistical information about the real estate market in Whatcom County Washington. We specifically cover the communities of Bellingham, Ferndale, Sudden Valley, Lynden, Birch Bay, Blaine, Sumas & Nooksack. It has been well received … (0 comments)
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