bellingham real estate: Some Good News - Freddie Mac's 5 Predictions for 2011
- 12/17/10 10:56 AM
I like good news. Here's 5 Predictions from Freddie Mac for 2011.
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5 Predictions for 2011 Freddie Mac analysts point to five features that they believe will likely characterize the 2011 housing and mortgage markets: 1. Low mortgage rates. With Fed observers expecting the central bank to keep the federal funds rate at its current target range of 0 percent to 0.25 percent for most (or all) of 2011, relatively low mortgage rates will be a feature of the 2011 mortgage market. Thirty-year fixed-rate loans are likely to remain below 5 percent throughout … (4 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Sudden Valley 3rd Quarter 2010 Real Estate Stats
- 12/17/10 10:52 AM
Like most of the MLS Zones for Whatcom County, Sudden Valley is showing indications that prices have stabilized and are actually begining to head in the upward direction. Below are the numbers for Active & Sold listing are shown below. While prices are showing signs of improvement, the number of units actually selling is down a bit and market times are up.
As you can see below the Average Sales price in Sept 2010 was up 18.9% over Sept 2009 and the Average Sold price Year to Date for 2010 is pretty much a push with 2009.
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bellingham real estate: Bellingham Real Estate Stats for the 3rd Quarter of 2010
- 12/14/10 07:39 AM
In June 2010, the Bellingham YTD Median Sold price is down 10.2% and the YTD Average Sold price is down 4.6%. As of Sept, the YTD Median Sold price is only down 6.8% and the YTD Average Sold price is down only 2.9% for the year. So as you can see prices are stabilizing (Keep in mind these are Year-to-date, YTD numbers – if you look at the month of Sept "Sold" numbers in the full report below you will see that the Ave & Med Sales prices for Bellingham were actually higher in 2010 compared to 2009).
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bellingham real estate: Whatcom County Real Estate Stats for the 3rd quarter of 2010
- 12/14/10 07:33 AM
Overall average prices across Whatcom County are stabilizing. In fact, the average sold price for the month of Sept 2010 compared to the month of Sept 2009 is up 12.4%. While September 2010’s good numbers are not good enough to bring all of 2010’s Year to Date (YTD) numbers above 2009, they are going in the right direction. In my 2010 half year report through the end of June, the YTD drop in Average Sale price from ’09 to 2010 was at 6.4%. As of the end of the 3rd quarter this number has reduced to 4.6%. This shows that the … (0 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Columbia Neighborhood - Bellingham WA
- 11/30/10 04:42 AM
Columbia Neighborhood is quiet and primarily made up of many charater homes from the late 1800's to 1940's and 50's . This neighborhood is one of the older neighborhoods in Bellingham and the Columbia district has a strong sense of communtiy. It's difficult to drive through the area and not see Columbia residents out talking with each other. Being a relatively flat section of town, Columbia is bike friendly. Along the southwest end of Columbia lies Eldrige Avenue overlooking Bellingham Bay and many of Bellingham's Historic homes can be found along Eldridge and within a block or two. The homes in this area range from $199,500 to $849,500 and have an … (0 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Birchwood Neighborhood - Bellingham WA
- 11/29/10 11:32 AM
Birchwood Neighborhood has the unique quality of having a high percentage of 1/2 acre to one acre lots within the city limits and is a friendly and family oriented neighborhood. You'll have plently of room not only for outdoor family and child entertainment but space for the flower or vegetable garden as well. The minimum price for homes in this area is $210,000 with the average being $175,000 and a maximum of $535,000 as of Nov 2010. Currently, Nov 2010, there are 14 homes for sale in this Bellingham neighborhood.
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bellingham real estate: Albama Hill Neighborhood - Bellingham WA
- 11/29/10 11:23 AM
Alabama Hill Neighborhood hilltop location provides panoramic views of the city and Bellingham Bay to the west or awesome territorial views of Lake Whatcom to the east. Alabama Hill is well established neighborhood with a wide range of styles and ages of homes in this area but the majority of the homes are 1960's and 1970's vintage homes. Homes throughout the area have access to Whatcom Falls Park at the south end of the Alabama Hill neighborhood and Big Rock Park to the east. The Bellingham homes for sale in this neighborhood start at $199,900 and go to $445,000 with an average of $299,036. As of Nov 2010, there are … (0 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Bellingham Repo Home in Park
- 10/23/10 11:53 AM
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bellingham real estate: Bellingham Lake View Short Sale Home
- 10/23/10 11:29 AM
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bellingham real estate: Nice 4 Bedroom Ferndale Home with Mountain Views
- 10/21/10 12:56 PM
Motivated sellers. This 4 Bedroom Ferndale home for sale has one of the nicest yards in Ferndale. Outback you'll find a gazebo, a water feature, built in outdoor cooking station and fully fenced backyard. Inside there's a main floor master, wood & tile flooring, granite counters. Everything inside and out is in top shape on this home. See link below for pictures and more info.
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bellingham real estate: Ferndale Home w/Gazebo & Landscaped Backyard
- 10/21/10 12:30 PM
Many Ferndale homes have relatively large yards and some of the nicest Mt Baker views than anywhere in Whatcom County. Rarely can one find a 4 bedroom Ferndale home for sale that has Mt Baker views, a large fully landscaped yard, beautiful gazebo, built in outdoor cooking station, a very nicely done water feature for under $300K.
Here's a link to a Ferndale 4 bedroom home for sale with one of the nicest yards in Ferndale. While the backyard is fully decked out there's still a neighborhood park should you need room for outdoor sports and activities.
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bellingham real estate: Cheap Bellingham Home in Park
- 08/26/10 09:37 AM
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bellingham real estate: Sudden Valley Lake View Home
- 08/26/10 09:14 AM
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bellingham real estate: Maybe I should go on Vacation More Often
- 08/05/10 01:41 PM
Like many of us self employed business owners, I tend to work alot. Long days and not much time off. To be totally honest I love it. I truely enjoy the real estate biz and all that goes with it. I enjoy the cast of characters I work with and working with the public and helping folks realize their goals. Thus I tend to spend a lot of time away from home and have failed to take my wife on a vacation for over 8 years. So, when a niece held her wedding in mid July down in the San Jose … (5 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Everson/Nooksack Real Estate Stats for the 1st half of 2010
- 08/01/10 06:27 AM
Here's the real estate stats for homes and condos in the Everson/Nooksack area for the 1st half of 2010 compared to the first half of 2009.
Area 890 – Everson/Nooksack/Sumas Area Active Listings
Month of Jun New Listings – 24 units in ’09 to 18 units in ’10 – Down 25.0%
YTD New Listings – 114 units in ’09 to 105 units in ’10 – Down 7.9%
Month of Jun Total Active Listings – 84 units in ’09 to 92 units in ’10 – Up 9.5%
Month of Jun Ave List Price - $280,014 in ’09 to $287,811 in ’10 – … (0 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Ferndale Real Estate Stats for the 1st Half of 2010
- 07/31/10 05:02 AM
A brief summary of the real estate stats for Ferndale Wa homes and condos for the first half of 2010.
The first block refers to active listings. Inventory of Ferndale homes and condos for sale is up for the year compared to the first half of 2009 and prices are slightly down.
Area 870 - Ferndale Active Listings
Month of Jun New Listings - 54 units in '09 to 52 units in '10 - Down 3.7%
YTD New Listings - 311 units in '09 to 365 units in '10 - Up 17.4%
Month of Jun Total Active Listings - 220 units … (0 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Sudden Valley Real Estate Stats for the 1st half of 2010
- 07/31/10 04:52 AM
Here are the residential, homes and condos only, for Sudden Valley for the 1st half of 2010.
As you can see the Year to Date number of homes and condos sold is actually up but prices are down compared to the first half of 2009.
Area 850 - Sudden Valley Active Listings
Month of Jun New Listings - 32 units in '09 to 30 units in '10 - Down 6.3%
YTD New Listings - 155 units in '09 to 162 units in '10 - Up 4.5%
Month of Jun Total Active Listings - 104 units in '09 to 118 units in … (0 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Bellingham WA Home & Condo Real Estate Statistics for 1st half of 2010
- 07/30/10 02:30 PM
Bellingham WA Real Estate Stats for the 1st half of 2010 compared to the 1st half of 2009.
These stats are based on numbers from the MLS and only include residential homes & condos.
Active Listing Stat Analysis
Month of Jun New Listings – 159 units in ’09 to 131 units in ’10 – Down 17.6%
YTD New Listings – 876 units in ’09 to 934 units in ’10 – Up 6.6%
Month of Jun Total Active Listings – 534 units in ’09 to 616 units in ’10 – Up 15.4%
Month of Jun Ave List Price - $525,034 … (0 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Whatcom County Real Estate stats first half of 2010
- 07/30/10 02:21 PM
Whatcom County Residential (homes & condos only) Real Estate Stats for the 1st half of 2010. With a comparision to the 1st half of 2009.
While prices across Whatcom County continue to decline there are some bright spots. So far this year in Whatcom County 935 residences (homes & condos) have sold compared to 826 through the end of June last year – a 13.2% increase in units sold. Some of that increase was due to the Tax Credit program and we will have to see how the rest of the year goes now that the Tax Credit program … (0 comments)
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bellingham real estate: Bellingham 55+ Community Home For Sale - Fairhaven
- 07/26/10 02:01 PM
Bellingham has several 55+ communities with 55+ homes for sale. Some are condominium communities in the Cordata area. These Cordata 55+ communities have stand alone, duplex, townhome and apartment style condominiums. The range in price from the high 100's to mid 300's in price. One of these features a huge wood shop for those wanting the low maintenance of condo living but still have a place to go build things. There's a gated community off James street called Northern Meadows which features stand alone manufactured and modular homes each on their own condominiumized lot. There's another one of the condominiumized parks … (0 comments)
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I like good news. Here's 5 Predictions from Freddie Mac for 2011.
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