The Northwwest MLS has come out with their year end summary.
Here are some stats for Whatcom County.
They look at the median home price rather than the average, that is the middle price of all homes sold.
2006 Single Family Home Sales – 2882 sold at median price of $282,250
2005 – 2716 sold at median price of $267,000
5.7% Price increase – 6.1% Volume increase
2006 Condominiums – 695 sold at median price of $198,900
2005 – 574 sold at median price of $ 187,500
8.8% Price increase – 21.1% Volume increase
Total dollar amout sold of single family homes and condos – $1,101,150,468