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Whatcom County Real Estate Market Report – April, 2012

Here’s a quick analysis of the Bellingham Residential Real Estate Market for April 2012. Looks like the numbers are starting to rise in Whatcom County. That general downward trend may be coming to a halt and turning around. We’ll have … Continue reading

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Bellingham Real Estate Market Report – April, 2012

Here’s a quick analysis of the Bellingham Residential Real Estate Market for April 2012. Could this really be the market turnaround. The stats are telling us it’s a fairly balanced market with about 6 to 7 months worth of homes … Continue reading

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Waterfront Redevelopment Plans Scaled Down

At a joint meeting of City Council and the Port of Bellingham commission the announcement was made of a slimmed-down plan for a redeveloped central waterfront. Of course the plan won’t be  finalized until fall, but some key changes from … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Bellingham Bay Rendezvous – 365 Things To Do In Bellingham, WA – Day 284

Boating season is here and April 28-29, 2012 is a big welcome to it at the Bellingham Bay Rendezvous. Charter vessels from around the Salish Sea come to Bellingham for this two-day celebration and show off their boats and honor … Continue reading

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Streamline Short Sales

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to streamline the short sale process in order to help more homeowners avoid foreclosure. This news came out last week.   The first stage of the new … Continue reading

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Whatcom County Foreclosures for Sale – Bank Owned Homes Are Good Value

There are presently 23 Foreclosures for Sale in Whatcom County, WA. These are all the Bank Owned homes listed for sale as of 4/22/12. These homes are all ready for new owners. Contact me if you’d  like to tour a … Continue reading

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Recycled Art & Resource Expo – 365 Things To Do In Bellingham, WA – Day 283

RARE  – Recycled Art & Resource Expo is Bellingham’s celebration of recycled art and innovation. It is a 3 day event from April 20th-22nd that will be held in several venues around town. There will be exhibits, workshops, speakers, entertainment … Continue reading

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Is there is a Recovery in the Housing Market?

  It has been five years since the U.S. housing bust sent sales and prices declining. Is this the year things will turn around and look like a recovery. Lower prices, record low mortgage rates, rising rents and an improving … Continue reading

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Bank of America to Streamline the Short Sale Process

Bank of America is making changes to its short sale procedures with a goal of  reducing the time frame for a short sale decision to less than three weeks. Beginning Saturday, April 14, real estate professionals working with B of A … Continue reading

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Bellingham Real Estate Market Report – March, 2012

Here’s a quick analysis of the Bellingham Residential Real Estate Market for March 2012.   Wow sales have really picked up over last month in number and price and have picked up in price over last year.  The number of … Continue reading

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