Here are the real estate sales statistics for Whatcom County including Bellingham, Blaine/Birch Bay, Ferndale, Lynden and Sudden Valley for Saturday July 29.

The pending ratios in each of the cities are as follows:
Bellingham: 25%  No change from last week.
Blaine/Birch Bay: 20% No change from last week.
Ferndale: 17% Down 1 percentage point from last week.
Lynden: 21% Up 4 percentage points from last week.
Sudden Valley: 13% Down 2 percentage points from last week.

Here are some graphs showing the real estate sales trends over the past year and a half in Bellingham, Blaine/Birch Bay, Ferndale, Lynden and Sudden Valley. Real Estate Sales Statistics for Whatcom County July 29 

What are pending ratios and what do these real estate sales statistics mean? Click here to learn more.

Remember, we keep detailed statistics for all price ranges. So if you would like to know the real estate sales statistics for a particular price range in a particular city in Whatcom County, just let us know! We would be happy to graph it for you. You can reach us at nickie@johnsonteamrealestate.com

Here are the weekly numbers for the Whatcom County Real Estate Sales statistics for July 15, 2006. These statistics show the real estate sales trends in Bellingham, Blaine/Birch Bay, Ferndale, Lynden and Sudden Valley.

The pending ratio for each city is as follows:

Bellingham: 25%, up 1 percentage point over last week
Blaine/Birch Bay: 20% up 2 percentage point over last week
Ferndale: 18% down 3 percentage point over last week
Lynden: 17% up 1 percentage point over last week
Sudden Valley: 15% down 1 percentage point over last week

Here are some graphs of the real estate sales trends over the past year and a half in Bellingham, Blaine/Birch Bay, Ferndale, Lynden and Sudden Valley. Whatcom County Real Estate Sales Statistics July 2006 

To learn more about pending ratios and real estate sales statistics including what numbers we compile, how and why, click here.

Don’t forget that we can also graph out the sales trend for particular price ranges over the past several years in Bellingham, Blaine/Birch Bay, Ferndale, Lynden and Sudden Valley. Just give us a call at 360-527-8766

Bellingham City Council is considering annexing 900 acres north of Bellingham around Yew St. into the city. The annexation and subsequent rezoning is a part of the city’s plan to deal with planned growth over the next twenty years.

Some residents in the area are happy that they will get the opportunity to develop the land while others are lamenting the loss of their quiet neighborhood and beautiful setting.

Although the annexing is likely, the proposal will still need to officially pass the city council, have signatures of 75 percent of those who own the land (percentage is based on value), pass the Boundary Review Board and the final public hearing from city council.

Sudden Valley is changing some of their street names to make the area less confusing. Currently many of their roads are named the same thing except for the ending. For one name there is often a Road, Lane, Court, Circle, Drive and Street! Not only is this confusing for guests it also makes it very hard for emergency crews. Good job Sudden Valley!!!!

Here are the real estate sales statistics for Whatcom County, particularly, Bellingham, Blaine/Birch Bay, Ferndale, Lynden and Sudden Valley. The following are percentages of all homes available that are under contract and their change from last week:

Bellingham: 24% - no change
Blaine/Birch Bay: 18% - up 1
Ferndale: 21% - no change
Lynden: 16% - down 1
Sudden Valley: 16% - down 5

Here is a graph showing the sales trend over the past 18 months in Bellingham, Blaine/Birch Bay, Ferndale, Lynden and Sudden Valley: Whatcom County Real Estate Sales Statistics July 15 

How do we get our sales statistics and what do all of these percentages mean? Click here for an explanation.

Remember, we also have detailed sales statistics for specific price ranges so please give us a call at 527-8766 if you would like to know more.

We have wonderful clients!  I received a call on the 4th of July from clients of Mike’s who were very interested in a property that is for sale.  Mike was out enjoying the holiday, and they asked if I thought the property would still be available on Monday.  I told them that I thought it probably would, but the way the market is there are obviously no guarantees, and I offered to write the offer if they wanted to do so.  Their response was that they were really working with Mike and would feel bad if they wrote an offer with another agent.  They are wonderful, loyal clients who want to be sure that their agent gets paid for the time and effort he has invested for them.

Fortunately, they were dealing with members of The Johnson Team, and our business is structured differently than most.  In most offices every agent is an independent business unit, and while they try to support each other in most instances, it can be difficult for them to give up their time to spend time with the client of another agent.  At The Johnson Team we all have a vested interest in the success of each other.  What that means is that while “your agent” is going to have the best knowledge of you and your needs, any member of the team, from Fawn & Nickie our administrative staff, to Rich, Lylene, Mike or Graham, our licensed agents, will do their best to help in any way they can when “your agent” just can’t be there. 

Our system means that most of time you don’t have to wait for answers to questions or solutions  to problems, because if you are working with one of us, we are all working for you.  Whether you are a buyer or a seller, this can mean the difference between a purchase or a miss.

We work a little differently – to benefit you.  Check us out – I think you will be glad you did.

Sorry that I am late in posting these statistics. But here they are - the real estate sales statistics for Whatcom County, specifically Bellinghan, Blaine/Birch Bay, Ferndale, Lynden and Sudden Valley.

The pending ratios for each of the cities are as follows:
Bellingham: 24%
Blaine/Birch Bay: 17%
Ferndale: 21%
Lynden: 17%
Sudden Valley: 21%

Here are some graphs showing the real estate sales trends in Bellingham, Blaine/Birch Bay, Ferndale, Lynden and Sudden Valley over the past 18 months. These graphs show the percentage of homes on the market that are under contract. Whatcom County Real Estate Sales Graphs 

How do we compile these statistics and what do they mean?

Remember, if you would like a specific price range in a city graphed out for you, just give us a call. We have detailed statistics for all prices ranges in each of the cities.

For several years, Bellingham and Whatcom County have been far ahead of the state average for new small business openings.  While there are several large employers in town (WWU, St. Joseph’s hospital, the refineries, Bellingham School District) many people in our area work in small business.

Perhaps this is why the Bellingham Farmers Market is so successful. What started just over ten years ago as a dream for several WWU students has now become an organization with 2 markets each week, a new site and multiple events throughout the summer.

Not only do Bellingham people work for small business, they thrive on supporting it. I haven’t got the chance to go to the market this year yet, but I had a great time there last summer. There were many different types of ethnic food and snacks, fresh produce (much of it organic) and all kinds of wonderful crafts.

The other nice thing about the Bellingham Farmers Market is the wonderful mix of residents and tourists who all have fun at the market. Tourists enjoy the Bellingham Farmers Market because it is one of the largest in the state and residents like it the opportunity to get quality produce and crafts and support local business.

So if you are looking for something new to do this summer, check out the Bellingham Farmers Market. The Saturday market is on Railroad and Chestnut and is open from 10am to 3pm through December. Fairhaven hosts the Wednesday market from 3-7pm on the Village Green just behind Village Books.

Have fun!

In spite of opposition from residents and council members themselves, Seagrass Cottages II, a 68-home Trillium Corp. development that will go on the Semiahmoo spit was approved by the Blaine City Council 4-3.

The proposal was initially rejected by the Blaine City Council last October but Trillium appealed the decision and then agreed to present a new proposal which has now been approved. Did Blaine City Council approve Seagrass Cottages II in order to avoid a legal battle with a large company such as Trillium Corp? It is quite possible.

As residents of Blaine, which would you prefer - an expensive legal battle or some unwanted condos next to a park? It’s a difficult question to answer and I’m sure that people’s opinion on the matter is influenced greatly by their value of greenspace.

Outside Magazine chose Bellingham as the best town for paddling in America. Bellingham was chosen for it’s easy access to lakes, rivers, sheltered marine waters, the San Juan Islands and numerous kayaker-friendly businesses. Other categories that the magazine ranked towns in were best rock climbing, all-around, wellness, road biking, trail running, whitewater, mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding and surfing.