What are my closing costs for my Bellingham Home? - 10/23/09 06:59 PM
Another common question from buyers as well as sellers is, "what are my closing costs?"  Some typical closing costs in real estate transaction are
Title search fees - is the assurance of clear title to the property and title insurance to defend against any future claims made on the title by circumstances that were not picked up at the time of the title search.  This fee is based on the price of the transaction.  It will vary from one company to another but they usually pretty close to each other.  Traditionally the seller will buy the title insurance policy to protect … (0 comments)

Ferndale Real Estate Market Report for September, 2009 - 10/23/09 06:53 PM
There are currently 230 homes for sale.
Homes are priced from $69,900 - $1,500,000 Average Asking Price is $390,513 Days on Market are 126 days Median Asking Price is $328,5005 Days on Market are 92 days Homes sold in September: 24 Average Listing Price $278,583 Average Sold Price $265,341 Days on the Market 81 Median Listing Price $272,000 Median Sold Price $268,750 Days on Market 55 Homes Pending this week: 10 Total Homes Pending: 60 Average Sales Price September 2008: $327,001 Median Sales Price September 2008: $304,900 Sold in September 2008: 17 The Average Sales price is down 14.8% compared to September 08 and down 9.8% compared … (1 comments)

Lynden Real Estate Market Report for September, 2009 - 10/23/09 06:51 PM
There are currently 146 homes for sale.
Homes are priced from $124,900 - $987,000 Average Asking Price; $369,443 Days on Market are 134 days Median Asking Price: $346,500 Days on Market are 99 days Homes sold in September: 15 Average Listing Price $275,757 Average Sold Price $268,563 Days on the Market 99 Median Listing Price $259900 Median Sold Price $258,000 Days on Market 81 Homes Pending last week: 13 Total Homes Pending: 34 Average Sales Price September 2008: $337,268 Median Sales Price September 2008: $302,900 Sold in September 2008: 16 The Average Sales price is down 20.4% compared to September 08 and … (0 comments)

Blaine Real Estate Market Report for September, 2009 - 10/23/09 06:49 PM
The following is a quick analysis of the Blaine real estate market.

There are currently 255  homes for sale. Homes are priced from $89,900- $2,950,000 Average Asking Price $459,644 Days on Market: 149 days Median Asking Price $349,000 Days on Market: 117 days Homes sold in September: 34 Average Listing Price $254,942 Average Sold Price $245,642 Days on Market 149 Median Listing Price $228,490 Median Sold Price $225,00 Days on Market: 66 Homes Pending this week: 8 Total Homes Pending: 60 Average Sales Price September 2008: $272,587 Median Sales Price September 2008: $223,000 Sold in September 2008: 22 The Average Sales price is down … (0 comments)

Can I get my earnest money back? - 10/16/09 11:37 AM
This is a question this often on the minds of buyers.  Buyer's want to be sure they are to not going to lose their earnest money.
What is earnest money anyway?  It's like a deposit to show the seller that you really interested (earnestly) in buying their property. It's usually in the form of check made out to the escrow company and held in trust accounts until the transaction closes.  It can be in the form of promissory note or anything else the seller is willing to accept.  The full amount of the earnest money is credited toward the purchase … (5 comments)

Totally Remodeled - Affordable Home - $160,000 - 10/11/09 02:00 PM
Conveniently located between Bellingham and Mt. Vernon

3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath Rooms, 1100 Sq. Ft. -  $160,000
Address: 1767  Lake Samish Rd,  Bellingham, WA  98229
Don't let the outside fool you. This home has been completely remodeled inside. Everything inside is new and beautiful.  There is also a large garage/shop behind the home.  The roof is new.
Great deal for a first time home buyer - if you hurry you can still get an $8,000 tax credit if you buy this home.
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Bellingham Real Estate Market Report for September, 2009 - 10/11/09 01:51 PM
The following is a quick analysis of the Residential Bellingham real estate market.

Currently Active Listings: 505 Price range of active listings - $124,900 - $4,500,000 Average List Price $507,076 Days on the Market: 118 Median List Price: $374,950 Days on the Market: 82 Sold in September: 82 Average List Price: $314,932 Average Sales Price: $304,221 Days on the Market: 75 Ratio of List to Price: 96.9% Median List Price: $275,000 Median Sales Price: $260,000 Days on the Market: 48 Ratio of List to Price: 95.6% Pending Sales Last Week: 35 Total pending sales: 177 Average Sales Price August 2008: $391,516 Median Sales Price August 2008: $326,650 Number Sold in August 2008: 73 The Average Sales price is … (2 comments)

Whatcom County Real Estate Market Report for September, 2009 - 10/05/09 09:56 PM
Monday, October 5, 2009

Whatcom County Real Estate Market Report for September, 2009

The following is a quick analysis of the Whatcom County real estate market.
There are currently 1511 homes for sale Homes are priced from $17,000 - $4,500,000 Average Asking Price $417,914 Days on Market: 131 days Median Asking Price $329,000 Days on Market: 91 days Homes sold in September: 199 Average Listing Price $276,474 Average Sold Price $265,368 Days on Market 97 Median Listing Price $249,900 Median Sold Price $243,000 Days on Market: 64 Homes Pending this week: 91 Total Homes Pending: 431 Average Sales … (1 comments)

 
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