AUGUST 2016
Home Values Are Up 11.4% 1,482 Houses Sold This Year
IN THIS ISSUE
Median Sales Price $315,000
Keith Cook (360) 739-5600 Keith@BuyerMax.com
RealEstate@BuyerMax.com
Listing of the Month
Upcoming Events
Market Overview
5 Easy Projects that will Transform your Home!
Sally Webb (360) 224-1270 Sally@BuyerMax.com
913 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham WA 98229
RE/MAX Whatcom County
BuyerMax.com
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LISTING OF THE MONTH 2787 Lake Whatcom Blvd MLS# 960202 This beautiful 3,554sqft Lake Whatcom waterfront home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, an open floor plan and a large living and family room with amazing lake views. Originally built in 1938 and underwent a major remodel and addition in the late 1980’s. There is an attached 1 bedroom fully approved legal apartment with separate kitchen and living areas. Large 1.6 acre lot with an oversized two car garage, 75 feet of no bank waterfront and a shared dock. Visit BuyerMax.com for more information on this home.
UPCOMING EVENTS August 5
August 6
August 15-20
Sea Kayaking Bioluminescence Paddle Community Boating Center, Bellingham 8:30pm-11:30pm
The Martian Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema 6:45pm-11:00pm
Northwest Washington Fair NW Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden 9:00am-11:00pm
August 17
August 19
August 20
BAAY Presents—Snoring Beauty BAAY Theatre 7:00pm-8:00pm
Full Moon & Bioluminescence Sea Kayak Community Boating Center, Bellingham 8:00pm-11:00pm
Casablanca Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema 6:15pm-11:00pm
August 23
August 24
August 25
BIFT! Beer, Improv & Food Trucks Boundary Bay Brewery 6:00pm-9:30pm
Bellingham Brewers Cruise San Juan Cruises 6:30pm-8:00pm
Elizabeth Park Concert Series Elizabeth Park 6:00pm-8:00pm
August 26
August 27-28
August 30
Ferndale Street Festival Downtown Ferndale 6:00pm-11:30pm
Discover Birch Bay Day & Crab Fest Birch Bay Beach Park All Day
Jazz By The Bay Lighthouse Bar & Grill 5:00pm-8:00pm
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MARKET OVERVIEW
Bellingham
Avg. Days on Market:
Home Sales:
Active Listings:
Home Values:
59
317
321
↑ 11.4%
Avg. Days on Market:
Home Sales:
Active Listings:
Home Values:
85
846
1,011
↑ 11.2%
VS Whatcom County
“Home Prices are still rising but the supply of homes is improving, promoting brokers to suggest some relief is in sight for would-be buyers. We might actually be starting to move very slowly back toward a more balanced market.”
As long as interest rates remain low and inventory levels remain at historic lows, a housing bubble is unlikely.
- Northwest Multiple Listing Service
EASY REMODELING IDEAS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR HOME 1. Revamp a Boring Mirror: Just add trim and a center shelf to make your mirror beautiful and functional.
5. Cover Up Old Cabinets: Add new trim pieces, handles and paint old wood cabinets to instantly brighten up your kitchen.
2. Add Texture to the Walls: Use recycled wood to create an accent wall. You can do this for less than $50!
3. Transform Your Closet: Open up your hallway closet and turn it into a mini mud room.
4. Fireplace Makeover Replace damaged brick with tiles and add trim for a more modern look.
(360) 739-5600 RealEstate@BuyerMax.com About Keith
About Sally
I earned my Real Estate license in 1991, my Brokers License in 1994, and joined RE/MAX in Bellingham in 1996. As far as real estate success goes, I've been lucky from the start. I've consistently been a top producer in Whatcom county and the top-selling Real Estate Agent in my office since I joined the team. While not at work I enjoy playing, woodworking, yard work, travel, camping, quading and skiing.
My goal as a real estate broker is to go above and beyond what my clients expect. I know that buying or selling a home is a major life event and can be overwhelming so I try my best to make it an enjoyable, straight-forward process. I have learned during my 14 years in real estate, that a no pressure approach keeps everyone relaxed. I am always completely honest and committed to each client no matter how large or small the property.
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SOLD 4029 W 72nd Street, Ferndale Sold For: $400,000 2,356sqft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 5 acres.
5384 Snow Goose Lane, Blaine Sold For: $725,000 2,686sqft, 3 bedroom, 2,25 bathroom home with fantastic amenities.
19 Marigold Drive, Bellingham Sold For: $309,000 2,220sqft, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Sudden Valley.
2601 Cherry Street, Bellingham Sold For: $349,000 1,052sqft, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in the Columbia neighborhood.
1200 18th Street, Bellingham Sold For: $390,000 2,240sqft multifamily home with two updated units.
4784 N Golf Course Drive, Blaine Sold For: $59,900 One of the last remaining 6,098sqft lot in Sea links at Birch Bay.
19 Pinto Creek Lane, Bellingham Sold For: $308,000 2,109sqft, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in Sudden Valley.
4071 Kingston Street, Bellingham Sold For: $389,000 1,942sqft, 3 bedroom, 1.75 new rambler in Landon Meadows.
14xx Nooksack Road, Nooksack Sold For: $50,000 Fully serviced 24,829sqft building lot with water, sewer & power in the street.
14 Par Lane, Bellingham Sold For: $319,200 2,851sqft, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home located on the golf course.
3344 Kluken Road, Ferndale Sold For: $310,000 1,965sqft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1950’s style farmhouse.
Bay Road, Blaine Sold For: $28,500 Three Birch Bay parcels located only blocks from Birch Bay State Park.
5561 Old Settler Drive, Ferndale Sold For: $389,900 2,275sqft, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new construction home.
XXX Leeward Place, Bellingham Sold For: $49,900 Fully serviced building lot with view of Hale Passage & Georgia Strait.
4751 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Blaine Sold For: $135,000 Newer 870sqft, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom double wide in Latitude 49.