Bellingham Washington Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Coldwell Banker BAINhttp://www.bellinghamwow.comThu, 23 Feb 2012 06:37:45 GMT28 Shorewood Dr, Bellingham 98225Nothing is more visually eloquent than the perfect marriage between architecture & nature. True to this concept, the elegant simplicity of the East is interwoven with the NW design philosophy in ths custom-built waterfront view home. With sweeping views of the water & San Juan Islands, this home is situated in ever-popular Edgemoor & minutes from Historic Fairhaven. Attention to detail, North Cascade Joinery design & Moceri Construction, creates the perfect marriage of craftsmanship & quality.]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/28-Shorewood-Dr-Bellingham-Washingtonhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/28-Shorewood-Dr-Bellingham-WashingtonWed, 15 Feb 2012 18:10:24 GMT1242 Brighton Crest Dr, Bellingham 98229For the best in luxury living in the Pacific North West, this custom built home delivers. Located in the gated community on Chuckanut Mtn minutes from downtown Bellingham & Old Historic Fairhaven. This home features the best in workmanship and materials, w/gourmet kitchen boasting granite counters, SS appliances. Beautiful oak hardwood flooring throughout, high vaulted ceilings. Sweeping, world-class views of the Olympic Mtn Range, San Juan Islands, Chuckanut Bay & The Canadian Coastal Range. '?]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/1242-Brighton-Crest-Dr-Bellingham-Washingtonhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/1242-Brighton-Crest-Dr-Bellingham-WashingtonWed, 01 Feb 2012 18:07:23 GMT6070 E Hemmi Lane, Bellingham 98226Wonderfully updated large 3+ bedroom home sitting on 6.6 beautiful acres with very large 5 bay (aprox) 2436 sq ft shop. This home is a Steel of a deal!! Features include: Master on the Main floor, 2 double sided fireplaces, Granite & SS kitchen, central vac , new tile, paint & carpet throughout. Has 2 fantastic outdoor living areas, both upper & lower levels, also includes hot tub, lighted koi pond & garden space. Kiwi, walnut & other fruit trees. Call today!]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/6070-E-Hemmi-Lane-Bellingham-Washingtonhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/6070-E-Hemmi-Lane-Bellingham-WashingtonWed, 18 Jan 2012 18:08:25 GMT500 S State St C, Bellingham 98225Elegant condo on Bellingham Bay. Serene 180 degree views of the Bay, Fairhaven, Boulevard Park and trailways. Completely remodeled this summer (2011) featuring new flooring, new appliances and fixtures, new interior paint. Covered parking and full storage. Enjoy the Japanese entry garden and patio. This unit is a short walk to downtown Old Historic Fairhaven, Boulevard Park, beaches and trail systems. Imagine strolling just minutes away to enjoy your 'morning-cup-a-jo' at Woods Coffee House.]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/500-S-State-St-C-Bellingham-Washingtonhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/500-S-State-St-C-Bellingham-WashingtonFri, 18 Nov 2011 18:23:37 GMT805 11th St, Bellingham 98225Charming 1904 Victorian COMPLETELY renovated in 2003. Included in the renovation was a new foundation, cherrywood cabinetry, granite counter-tops, maplewood hardwood floors, new furnace, hot water heater, most windows, landscaping and more. Located a short walk from Old Historic Fairhaven, Boulevard Park, trails and beaches.]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/805-11th-St-Bellingham-Washingtonhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/805-11th-St-Bellingham-WashingtonSat, 05 Nov 2011 17:23:41 GMT888 Chuckanut Ridge Dr, Bow 98232Luxury estate on 20 park-like acres atop Chuckanut Mtn halfway between Seattle & Vancouver, BC, just south of Bellingham. Casual elegance w/sweeping views of San Juan Islands, Olympic Mtns, Mt Baker & Mt Rainier w/stunning sunsets. Built in 2005, this 6328 sq.ft custom home features 2 mstr suites w/spa baths & fireplaces, theater, gym, hot tub/steam/sauna, gourmet kitchen, outdoor dining, wine cellar & shop. Includes 2 BR/3BA guest house. Great attention to detail w/many 1-of-a-kind features.]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/888-Chuckanut-Ridge-Dr-Bow-Washingtonhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/888-Chuckanut-Ridge-Dr-Bow-WashingtonSun, 30 Oct 2011 17:15:30 GMT3001 Northwest Ave, Bellingham 98225Charming period home in Bellingham WA. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with open floor plan, fire pit area and fenced yard for pets. Tons of the original character still here - even the original hardwood floors! NEW roof, NEW electrical, NEW interior paint, NEW insulation and more. 450 sf unfinished basement. Located minutes from downtown Bellingham. Neat as a pin and "move-in ready".]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/3001-Northwest-Ave-Bellingham-Washingtonhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/3001-Northwest-Ave-Bellingham-WashingtonSat, 29 Oct 2011 17:06:18 GMT25 Shorewood Dr, Bellingham 98225Recently remodeled view home on one of Bellingham's most admired streets and in the sought after Edgemoor neighborhood. Located minutes from Old Historic Fairhaven, beaches & trails. The home features new interior paint, new maple hardwood flooring, new granite & limestone counter-tops and new appliances in kitchen. PLUS there is a large bonus room, shop & spacious patio. All located on a beautiful manicured lot with sweeping views of bay & islands.]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/25-Shorewood-Dr-Bellingham-Washingtonhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/25-Shorewood-Dr-Bellingham-WashingtonTue, 25 Oct 2011 17:00:49 GMTAUGUST MARKET STATS ARE IN!!

The market has been a challenge, for sure.  However, I have closed a few of my higher end homes recently.  Buyers still seem to have the edge, as motivated sellers have been taking low ofers due to the uncertainty of the market's future. Check out our AUGUST STATS.

 

]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/AUGUST-MARKET-STATS-ARE-INhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/AUGUST-MARKET-STATS-ARE-INFri, 16 Sep 2011 22:15:00 GMT2211 N Nugent, Lummi Island 98262Own a piece of Lummi Island waterfront with this charming, completely remodeled, luxury home on 50' of saltwater, once used as the local library in the 30's. Sweeping views of Bellingham Bay, Hale Passage & Mt Baker. Unique income opportunity included Post Office w/5 year lease located adjacent from home AND the cottage is a proven vacation rental. Only a short walk from the ferry, across the street from the Beach Store Caf?? & only 3 miles to the now world-famous Willows Inn & Restaurant.]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/2211-N-Nugent-Lummi-Island-Washington-2http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/2211-N-Nugent-Lummi-Island-Washington-2Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:13:02 GMT2211 N Nugent, Lummi Island 98262Own a piece of Lummi Island waterfront with this charming, completely remodeled, luxury home on 50' of saltwater, once used as the local library in the 30's. Sweeping views of Bellingham Bay, Hale Passage & Mt Baker. Unique income opportunity included Post Office w/5 year lease located adjacent from home AND the cottage is a proven vacation rental. Only a short walk from the ferry, across the street from the Beach Store Caf?? & only 3 miles to the now world-famous Willows Inn & Restaurant.]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/2211-N-Nugent-Lummi-Island-Washingtonhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/property/2211-N-Nugent-Lummi-Island-WashingtonSat, 20 Aug 2011 17:12:57 GMTHere are some stats for ya . . .Here are some CRAZY stats for ya . . . 

By 2014 - 2015 there will be 59% home ownership - good news

Rents are currently UP 15% and rising. Good news for investors.

Get this one - by the end of this year 50% of Americans will own a smart phone. Up from 38% NOW!

By the end of 2013 - over 50% of all web searches will be from a MOBILE device. Go get your iPad NOW!

81% of folks under 40 years old ALREADY own a smart phone.

So - do you think technology is running at the speed of light, or what??

]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Here-are-some-stats-for-yahttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Here-are-some-stats-for-yaSun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTKen's video of our Ski To Sea 2011I finally finished my video tour of our Ski To Sea event.  And it's under 5 minutes! Enjoy!

]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Kens-video-of-our-Ski-To-Sea-2011http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Kens-video-of-our-Ski-To-Sea-2011Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:12:00 GMTUPDATED REAL ESTATE MINUTE!!Here is my new REAL ESTATE MINUTE - 6/24/11

http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Your-Real-Estate-Minute

ENJOY!

]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/UPDATED-REAL-ESTATE-MINUTEhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/UPDATED-REAL-ESTATE-MINUTESat, 25 Jun 2011 21:24:00 GMTYour New Real Estate Minute!Check out this Real Estate Minute. Again - keeping you "In The Know" with Bellingham Real Estate

]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Your-New-Real-Estate-Minutehttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Your-New-Real-Estate-MinuteSun, 12 Jun 2011 22:26:00 GMTHold On To Your Hats! Good News!WOW! FINALLY!  GOOD NEWS!!

Wall St Journal Online predictions for the top ten housing markets that will rise the most this year - and Bellingham is NUMBER 5!!

Check out the entire article:

http://247wallst.com/2011/05/11/housing-markets-that-will-rise-most-this-year/3/ 

]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Hold-On-To-Your-Hats-Good-Newshttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Hold-On-To-Your-Hats-Good-NewsWed, 25 May 2011 13:26:00 GMTTalk ABout Competitive Rates!!!WOW!  Wells Fargo just announced some CRAZY low rates. Conventional at 4.5% with 1 pt - FHA at 4.25% with half a  point with a $375k loan limit. Now is the time to snag some of that LOW inventory!

]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Talk-ABout-Competitive-Rateshttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Talk-ABout-Competitive-RatesWed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 GMTThings Are Starting to POP!WOW!  FINALLY - things are starting to POP here in Bellingham.  Rates are staying low, inventory is SLOWLY improving and the PENDINGS are running wild.  3 homes in Edgemoor just this week.  I just PENDED a beautiful home on the South Hill!! Nice to see some activity out there.  Now all we need is some SUN!!

]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Things-Are-Starting-to-POPhttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Things-Are-Starting-to-POPThu, 21 Apr 2011 15:58:00 GMTThere's No Such Thing as a Free...Home?"There's no such thing as a free lunch!"  How many times have you heard that phrase over the years?  Myself?...plenty!

And, although, housing prices are trending downward, and foreclosures are rising faster than a Tsunami...there's no such thing as a free home, either.  Buyers seem to be paused waiting for the "bottom" before they buy...sellers similarly appear to be waiting for housing prices to rise before selling. Meanwhile, foreclosures are flooding the market further pushing down the "tide" of home prices.

Of serious concern, however, are the sellers who just can't [shouldn't?] wait any longer to sell their home!  These are the potential home-sellers who NEED to get out from under the burden of their mortgage payment.

Often distressed homeowners struggle until they are many months past due in their payments.  Of course, they are just hard working Americans trying to keep up with the contract they have entered into - still fighting hard to hold onto the "American Dream!"  I admire these people. Many of them are my friends and neighbors; Yours too.

Now, you may say, "What?...no one in my neighborhood is struggling!" Well, the statistics say otherwise!  And, certainly, no one walks outside to their mailbox and announces to their neighbor "Hey Larry. I'm headed to talk to my banker about foreclosure today. ...how about you?"  No, they put on their suit and a brave face and struggle along in silence.

What I'd like my fellow neighbors to know is this: You don't have to struggle alone.  You are NOT alone.  Over 4 million people have been helped by a United States Federal Program called Making Home Affordable.  This program, implemented in 2009, is designed to help Americans stay in their home, or exit gracefully, if that is the right option for them.  The key word here is "option" - there are many of them.  Everything from reducing the interest rate and/or monthly payment, to assistance if you are unemployed, to reductions in principal if your home value is "upside-down".

The other key words here are - Don't Wait.  Act Now.

And while there's no such thing as a Free Home...there are ways to make your home more affordable.

Please...go to www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov and get started on learning how you can again Make Your Home Affordable.

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Please contact me if you believe I can be of assistance in any way.

]]>http://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Theres-No-Such-Thing-as-a-FreeHomehttp://www.bellinghamwow.com/Blog/Theres-No-Such-Thing-as-a-FreeHomeWed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTObama Releases Housing Scorecard Obama Administration Releases February Housing Scorecard


3/2/2011

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the February edition of the Obama Administration's Housing Scorecard. The latest housing figures show increased existing home sales as home affordability remains high, but officials caution that the market remains fragile, as prices are unsettled.
 
“In the face of the deepest economic recession and housing crisis in decades, the Obama Administration has taken unprecedented action to promote stability in the market – keeping millions of families in their homes and helping millions more to save money by refinancing. But the data clearly show that the market remains extremely fragile,” said HUD Assistant Secretary Raphael Bostic. “While we cannot stop every foreclosure, we know that many responsible homeowners are still fighting to make ends meet. Through the broad range of programs this Administration has put in place, we can put help in reach to those homeowners as early as possible.”
 
"Our housing market remains fragile. We know this from data, but homeowners across the country can feel it too. That's why this Administration remains committed to helping eligible homeowners avoid foreclosure where it makes economic sense to do so," said acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability Tim Massad.  "Every month, HAMP continues to help tens of thousands of additional families in a cost-effective manner. And by setting affordability standards and developing a framework for how mortgage servicers provide assistance to struggling families, HAMP has established critical protections for homeowners and has catalyzed improvements in modifications industry-wide.”
 
Available online at www.hud.gov/scorecard, the February Housing Scorecard features key data on the health of the housing market including:
  • Housing market remains fragile as data through January paint a mixed picture of recovery. Existing home sales ticked upward in January, but remained below levels seen in the first half of 2010. Mortgage delinquencies continued a downward trend compared to early 2010 and foreclosure starts and completions remain below peak. However, as lenders review internal procedures related to foreclosure processing, many foreclosure actions have been delayed. The decline is likely to be temporary as lenders eventually revise and resubmit foreclosure paperwork in the coming months.
  • Administration efforts have been effective in blunting the effects of the deepest economic crisis since the Great Depression. Since April of 2009, record low mortgage rates have helped more than 9.5 million homeowners to refinance, resulting in $18.1 billion in total borrower savings. However, home prices remain unsettled at this fragile stage of the recovery. More than 4.2 million modification arrangements were started between April 2009 and the end of January 2011 - including nearly 1.5 million HAMP trial modification starts, more than 730,000 FHA loss mitigation and early delinquency interventions, and more than 2 million proprietary modifications under HOPE Now. While some homeowners may have received help from more than one program, the number of agreements offered was more than double the number of foreclosure completions for the same period (1.8 million). View the January HAMP Servicer Performance Report.
Given the current fragility and recognizing that recovery will take place over time, the Administration remains committed to its efforts to prevent avoidable foreclosures and stabilize the housing market.
 
Each month, the Housing Scorecard incorporates key housing market indicators and highlights the impact of the Administration's unprecedented housing recovery efforts, including assistance to homeowners through the FHA and HAMP. The Obama Administration’s complete Housing Scorecard is available at: www.hud.gov/scorecard.
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