Elaine A. Cook's Savvy Blog

I give kudos to Gragg Miller, Broker of our local Bellingham  Coldwell Banker, for his recent article in the Bellingham Herald, the art of pricing a house in our ever changing market. When meeting with clients who are looking to sell their property, I have always taken comps, to help determine p...

The year ended on the down side...no surprise there!  Our local sales volume is still down. No question about it! On average about 30% down from this time last year. Barkley area has a historically low inventory right now.  With 109 homes sold in the last 6 months and only 69 homes on the market,...

Scotty Browns, which has already been shortened to Scotty B's by the locals, is the newest dining choice in the Barkley area. There have been reviews ranging from "fabulous" to "okay."  I do know that one of the day time cooks is absolutely fantastic!  Ty Cook.  Yes, one of my many sons! And with...

What is really going in our market? What is the "new" process for buying a home? Is there still 100% financing? (Yes) What are my options as a home buyer? Does buying a home still make sense? (Usually, but not always!) What things do I need to consider?   These and many other questions will be an...

What is really going in our market? What is the "new" process for buying a home? Is there still 100% financing? (Yes) What are my options as a home buyer? Does buying a home still make sense? (Usually, but not always!) What things do I need to consider?   These and many other questions will be an...