Zillow said my home is worth what? - 08/30/11 12:23 AM
Zillow has become a very popular website for people to look up the value of their homes. It seems to be the most popular of what's known as an automated value models. Only trouble is they're not very accurate, they even state that on their own website explaining how they get what they call their "zestimate". They state "The Zestimate (pronounced ZEST-ti-met, rhymes with estimate) home valuation is Zillow's estimated market value, computed using a proprietary formula. It is not an appraisal. It is a starting point in determining a home's value."
Case in point.
The buyers are looking at a … (11 comments)

Bellingham Real Estate Market Activity Snapshot: August 21, 2011 – August 27, 2011 - 08/30/11 12:20 AM
The following data is for Single Family Residential Homes:
New Listings: 18
Closed Sales: 12 Pending Sales: 26

* Average List Price:   $319,417 * Average Sale Price:   $309,033 * Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.3% * Average Days on Market: 124

Total active listings at the end of the week: 584
If you’d like any information or want to see any Bellingham Real Estate feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
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Whatcom County Real Estate Market Activity Snapshot: August 21, 2011 – August 27, 2011 - 08/30/11 12:17 AM
The following data is for Single Family Residential Homes:
New Listings: 60
Closed Sales: 33
Pending Sales: 61
Average List Price: $312,788 Average Sale Price: $303,952 Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.3% Average Days on Market: 102 Total active listings at the end of the week: 1665
If you’d like any information or want to see any Whatcom County Washington Real Estate feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
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Bellingham Real Estate Market Report - July 2011 - 08/17/11 09:15 PM
Here's a quick analysis of the Bellingham Residential Real Estate Market


 
Looks like the residential market has taken a slight downturn from last year and last month. With the all the crazy economic news it will be interesting to see where we are headed.
The Wall Street Journal is predicting Bellingham's Real Estate prices to rise by 4.9% this year and another 12.4% next year. Let's hope whoever is reading their crystal ball has got it right.
There is still a First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Available through a program called the Mortgage Credit Certification. It is … (0 comments)

Whatcom County Real Estate Market Report: July, 2011 - 08/17/11 09:14 PM
Here's a quick analysis of the Whatcom County Residential Real Estate Market



 
 
Looks like the residential market is slightly down from last year . The number of sales in the county is pretty close to last years. The condo sales number of units is down.  Stay tuned to see where we are heading.
 
The Wall Street Journal is predicting Bellingham's Real Estate prices to rise by 4.9% this year and another 12.4% next year. Let's hope whoever is reading their crystal ball has got it right.
There is still a First Time Home Buyer Tax … (0 comments)

Bellingham Real Estate Market Activity Snapshot: August 7, 2011 – August 13, 2011 - 08/17/11 09:10 PM
The following data is for Single Family Residential Homes:
New Listings: 36
Closed Sales: 13 Pending Sales: 20

* Average List Price:   $277,631 * Average Sale Price:   $267,462 * Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.3% * Average Days on Market: 122

Total active listings at the end of the week: 592
If you’d like any information or want to see any Bellingham Real Estate feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
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Whatcom County Real Estate Market Activity Snapshot: August 7, 2011 – August 13, 2011 - 08/17/11 09:07 PM
The following data is for Single Family Residential Homes:
New Listings: 86
Closed Sales: 33
Pending Sales: 45
Average List Price: $259,685 Average Sale Price: $251,847 Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.4% Average Days on Market: 113  
Total active listings at the end of the week: 1677
If you’d like any information or want to see any Whatcom County Washington Real Estate feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
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Pickford Film Center Grand Opening - 08/11/11 11:16 PM
After several years  and $3,000,000 the Pickford Film Center (PFC) was finished and opened for business in April. But they are having a community celebration of with a Grand Opening of it's new theater facility on Bay Street this weekend August 12-13. The festivities will feature film programming for all ages, free popcorn and drinks, live music, and a celebratory toast to kick off its first season of showing great films here in Bellingham.
"Friday, August 12th
4:00 – 6:00 pm Grand Opening Happy Hour at PFC Stop by for tours of the space, check out shorts in the theaters, … (0 comments)

Bellingham Real Estate Market Activity Snapshot: July 31, 2011 – August 6, 2011 - 08/11/11 11:13 PM
The following data is for Single Family Residential Homes:
New Listings: 42
Closed Sales: 6 Pending Sales: 16

* Average List Price:   $370,300 * Average Sale Price:   $354,983 * Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.7% * Average Days on Market: 154
 
Total active listings at the end of the week: 581
If you’d like any information or want to see any Bellingham Real Estate feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
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Whatcom County Real Estate Market Activity Snapshot: July 31, 2011 – August 6, 2011 - 08/11/11 11:11 PM
The following data is for Single Family Residential Homes:
New Listings: 85
Closed Sales: 23
Pending Sales: 40
Average List Price: $253,363 Average Sale Price: $245,133 Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.7% Average Days on Market: 147
Total active listings at the end of the week: 1647
If you’d like any information or want to see any Whatcom County Washington Real Estate feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
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Wonderful Silver Beach Craftsman on Great Lot - $229,000 - 08/02/11 03:59 PM
Wonderful Silver Beach Craftsman Style 2 Bedroom, 1.75 Bathrooms. Cozy gas firelog fireplace in the living room. New circuit breaker panel installed in 2009. Insulated walls, ceiling and windows for energy efficiency. New 30 year roof on the house, garage and the carport. A large detached 20Ft X 30ft garage has 2 separated sections inside for your workshop and storage!
A 40ft spread 100+ year Apple Tree shades the patio area and back of the house and wonderful place for BBQ Parties. There is a small office space/studio at the rear of the house facing out to the apple tree and … (1 comments)

Bellingham Real Estate Market Activity Snapshot: July 24, 2011 – July 30, 2011 - 08/02/11 03:57 PM
The following data is for Single Family Residential Homes:
New Listings: 30
Closed Sales: 24 Pending Sales: 30

* Average List Price:  $366,802* Average Sale Price:  $360,083* Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 97.8%* Average Days on Market: 123

Total active listings at the end of the week: 557
If you’d like any information or want to see any Bellingham Real Estate feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
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Whatcom County Real Estate Market Activity Snapshot: July 24, 2011 – July 30, 2011 - 08/02/11 03:47 PM
The following data is for Single Family Residential Homes:
New Listings: 88
Closed Sales: 50
Pending Sales: 61
Average List Price: $292,284 Average Sale Price: $283,498 Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 96.0% Average Days on Market: 116  
Total active listings at the end of the week: 1611
If you’d like any information or want to see any Whatcom County Washington Real Estate feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
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