What a week of changing weather! Clouds, rain and LOTS of Wind! We have enjoyed warm sunny weather in the Pacific Northwest for several months now, so when the inevitable change came, it almost seemed odd. Just the weeks before we had several days of … [Read more...]
Do small homes have big appeal to you?
Do you prefer small and cozy, or are you looking for the most space possible for your house dollar? One current trend in the real estate industry is something a bit counter intuitive..... buying a smaller house when you may get a larger one … [Read more...]
Check out the NWMLS final stats for August 2020
Here is a great video from the NWMLS showing the market stats for August 2020 in Washington State... https://youtu.be/8r-1CLmNcuE Quite the eye opening look at the latest stats in Washington State, especially concerning the "months of inventory" … [Read more...]
Use these 5 easy steps to beat your buyer competition
If you have been paying attention to my posts recently, you know that despite current outside factors, the real estate market in Whatcom and Skagit Counties remain extremely competitive! As a buyer, it is imperative that we take all steps … [Read more...]
Hot June Market Continues….
Check out the numbers for the last 7 days as we head into the second half of June 2020! As you can see, we averaged about 11 actual new listings a day over the last 7 days. Along with the 15 "back on market" listings, we had just under … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rates Hit All Time Low!!!!
Mortgage Rates Hit Another All Time Low!! The average U.S. 30 year fixed rate mortgage dropped to an astounding 3.15% this week!! According to Freddie Mac, the average U.S. 30 year fixed mortgage rate fell to the LOWEST mark in … [Read more...]