whatcom county real estate information: Maple Falls - Great new home near Mt Baker
- 02/01/08 05:05 AM
$329,900 3BR, 2 BA, 1637 Sq Ft, .38 acres - Top-quality new construction in Maple Falls. This home boasts over 1/3 acre with 3BRs & 2BAs. Main floor is insulated for sound, has a high-efficiency furnace, wood floors & a master suite with full bath & walk-in closet. It has maple trim & cabinets. a rock fireplace & log accents throughout. With 2 covered porches & covered parking, it's hard to beat this Northwest gem!
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whatcom county real estate information: Nooksack Mountain View Home
- 02/01/08 04:59 AM
$289,900 3 BR, 2 BA 1777 Sq. Ft. Do you like rural living? - Fabulous new construction home with an awesome mountain view. Features 3BRs, 2BAs plus den. Master has a full bath and a huge walk-in closet. Vaulted ceilings, wood laminate flooring, gas fireplace. The kitchen has gas stainless stove, granite countertops and maple cabinets. Insulated 2-car garage-all on a big level lot. And the seller is motivated . … (0 comments)
whatcom county real estate information: Whatcom County home prices are still going up
- 09/01/07 06:00 AM
Whatcom County home prices are rising at a faster rate than the national average according to a federal study. The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight reported that home prices in Whatcom County during the second quarter increased 5.1 percent compared to last year. The national average appreciation for the same period was 3.2 percent, while the Washington state average was 9.1 percent. According to the OFHEO, the nation's average 3.2 percent annual change was the lowest since 1996-97. "House prices were basically flat in the second quarter despite tightening credit policies, rising foreclosure rates and weakening buyer sentiment," said James … (0 comments)
whatcom county real estate information: Court orders Whatcom County to re-examine densities
- 08/29/07 06:19 AM
A state appeals court ruled on Monday that Whatcom County will have to re-examine the number of houses or businesses it will allows in certain parts of the county, including the Guide Meridian and Chuckanut Drive and near Toad Lake, Whatcom County allows higher-than-usual levels of rural development in some areas. This zoning is being challenged by Futurewise, a state anti-sprawl group. There are 13,555 acres throughout the county that could be affected. In some areas, as many as three housing units per acre are allowed. The ruling Monday by a three judge panel supports a September 2005 state growth board decision telling the … (2 comments)
whatcom county real estate information: County council rejects Bellinghams plans for growth
- 08/10/07 08:37 AM
Negotiations will have to take place between city and county, as Whatcom County leaders rejected Bellingham's plan on where and how big the city can grow. Bellingham wants 2,128 acres to be put in urban growth areas, an area where denser growth should occur. The city says there isn't enough room inside city limits and the current urban growth area to accommodate expected growth. The County Council did voted to include only 250 acres near King and Queen mountains in Bellingham's urban growth area, allowing those to develop at higher densities. More than 40 people spoke at a public hearing on the County Council's … (0 comments)
whatcom county real estate information: First Half of the Year Sales Statistics for Blaine/ Birch Bay Condos
- 07/11/07 10:06 AM
Blaine/Birch Bay Real EstateCondos hasve had a good increase in sales price for the 1st half of the year. These stats are not counting the Semiahoo boat slips which are sold as condos. They had a phenomenal 12.7% increase in average sales price and if you look at median price a decline of 1.5%. 2 fewer condos sold this year compared to last and they have been selling a bit faster than last year. These statistics are from the NWMLS. If you would like any more information about Real Estate or Real Estate statistics visit my website at BellinghamProperty.com
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whatcom county real estate information: First Half of the Year Sales Statistics for Blaine/ Birch Bay Residential Real Estate
- 07/10/07 01:23 PM
Blaine/Birch Bay Real Estate has had a good increase in sales price for the 1st half of the year. They had a 2.7% increase in average sales price and about the same as 2006 if you look at median price. 34 fewer homes sold this year compared to last and they have been sitting on the market little bit longer than last year. These statistics are from the NWMLS. If you would like any more information about Real Estate or Real Estate statistics visit my website at BellinghamProperty.com … (0 comments)
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