Showing posts with label bellingham real estate appraisal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bellingham real estate appraisal. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Whatcom County-- WCRER Housing Data-- First Quarter 2010
According to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research 2010 First Quarter Housing Analysis; Whatcom County home re-sales ( # of units sold) were down -17.6% from the previous quarter, and up 27.1% from the first quarter in 2009. Statewide home re-sales ( # of units sold) were down -12.3% from the previous quarter and up 36.3% from the first quarter in 2009. Overall building permits in Whatcom County are down -16.4% from the first quarter of the previous year, in comparison to the 37.4% increase statewide. The median re-sale home price in Whatcom County is down to $241,400 (down -7.1% from the first quarter in 2009), below the statewide median of $245,900 (down -3.0% from the first quarter of 2009). The 2010 first quarter Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was 122.1 for Whatcom County, lower than the statewide index of 135.4
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Whatcom County Transitions To a Annual Real Property Revaluation Program
Per the Whatcom County Assessor Webpage: "The Washington State Dept. of Revenue has approved the Assessor’s Office plan to transition to an Annual Real Property Revaluation program. Beginning in 2010 for property taxes due in 2011, one-sixth of the County will be inspected and all property will be statistically revalu...ed annually." See information/question and answers at link below.
http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/assessor/index.jsp
http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/assessor/index.jsp
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Whatcom County /WCRER/ 3rd Quarter Housing Market Data 2008
Whatcom County Housing Data
Here is some interesting and helpful housing data:
According to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research 2008 Third Quarter Housing Analysis; Whatcom County home re-sales were down -6.0% from the previous quarter, and down -26.0% from the third quarter in 2007. Statewide home re-sales were down -5.1% from the previous quarter and down -26.0% from the third quarter in 2007. Overall building permits in Whatcom County are down -38.2% from the third quarter of the previous year, in comparison to the -42.5% reduction statewide. The median re-sale home price in Whatcom County is down to $275,000, below the statewide median of $281,500. The 2008 third quarter Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was 90.0 for Whatcom County, lower than the statewide index of 96.9.
See all WA county info: http://www.wcrer.wsu.edu/WSHM/2008Q3/Snapshot_q308.pdf
Here is some interesting and helpful housing data:
According to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research 2008 Third Quarter Housing Analysis; Whatcom County home re-sales were down -6.0% from the previous quarter, and down -26.0% from the third quarter in 2007. Statewide home re-sales were down -5.1% from the previous quarter and down -26.0% from the third quarter in 2007. Overall building permits in Whatcom County are down -38.2% from the third quarter of the previous year, in comparison to the -42.5% reduction statewide. The median re-sale home price in Whatcom County is down to $275,000, below the statewide median of $281,500. The 2008 third quarter Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was 90.0 for Whatcom County, lower than the statewide index of 96.9.
See all WA county info: http://www.wcrer.wsu.edu/WSHM/2008Q3/Snapshot_q308.pdf
Snohomish County WA/ WCRER Housing Market Analysis/ 3nd Quarter 2008
Snohomish County Housing Data
Here is some interesting and helpful housing data:
According to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research 2008 Third Quarter Housing Analysis; Snohomish County home re-sales were down -6.2% from the previous quarter, and down -37.8% from the third quarter in 2007. Statewide home re-sales were down -5.1% from the previous quarter and down -26.0% from the third quarter in 2007. Overall building permits in Snohomish County are down -45.7% from the third quarter of the previous year, in comparison to the -42.5% reduction statewide. The median re-sale home price in Snohomish County is $340,000, above the statewide median of $281,500. The 2008 third quarter Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was 88.3 for Snohomish County, lower than the statewide index of 96.9.
See all WA county info: http://www.wcrer.wsu.edu/WSHM/2008Q3/Snapshot_q308.pdf
Here is some interesting and helpful housing data:
According to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research 2008 Third Quarter Housing Analysis; Snohomish County home re-sales were down -6.2% from the previous quarter, and down -37.8% from the third quarter in 2007. Statewide home re-sales were down -5.1% from the previous quarter and down -26.0% from the third quarter in 2007. Overall building permits in Snohomish County are down -45.7% from the third quarter of the previous year, in comparison to the -42.5% reduction statewide. The median re-sale home price in Snohomish County is $340,000, above the statewide median of $281,500. The 2008 third quarter Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was 88.3 for Snohomish County, lower than the statewide index of 96.9.
See all WA county info: http://www.wcrer.wsu.edu/WSHM/2008Q3/Snapshot_q308.pdf
lsland County WA WCRER Housing Market Data 3rd Quarter 2008
Island County Housing Data
Here is some interesting and helpful housing data:
According to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research 2008 Third Quarter Housing Analysis; Island County home re-sales were down -9.2% from the previous quarter, and down -31.4% from the third quarter in 2007. Statewide home re-sales were down -5.1% from the previous quarter and down -26.0% from the third quarter in 2007. Overall building permits in Island County are down -46.0% from the third quarter of the previous year, in comparison to the -42.5% reduction statewide. The median re-sale home price in Island County is down to $282,500, above the statewide median of $281,500. The 2008 third quarter Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was 87.3 for Island County, lower than the statewide index of 96.9.
See all WA county info: http://www.wcrer.wsu.edu/WSHM/2008Q3/Snapshot_q308.pdf
Here is some interesting and helpful housing data:
According to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research 2008 Third Quarter Housing Analysis; Island County home re-sales were down -9.2% from the previous quarter, and down -31.4% from the third quarter in 2007. Statewide home re-sales were down -5.1% from the previous quarter and down -26.0% from the third quarter in 2007. Overall building permits in Island County are down -46.0% from the third quarter of the previous year, in comparison to the -42.5% reduction statewide. The median re-sale home price in Island County is down to $282,500, above the statewide median of $281,500. The 2008 third quarter Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was 87.3 for Island County, lower than the statewide index of 96.9.
See all WA county info: http://www.wcrer.wsu.edu/WSHM/2008Q3/Snapshot_q308.pdf
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Washington State's Financial Institution Information
With all of this scary financial news, it is difficult to keep up with all the latest developments! One place to gather information about Washington State Financial Institutions is the WA DFI: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/
This website has an excellent question and answer section that covers such current changes in the market such as; deposit safety, money market funds, AIG, mortgage payment issues, etc. here: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/economy.htm
Another helpful link (FDIC) on the financial health of your current baking institution can be found here: http://www2.fdic.gov/idasp/main_bankfind.asp
A helpful link o the finacial health of your credit union can be found here: http://www.ncua.gov/indexdata.html
Here is a set of links put together by the FDIC on the different bank and financial instituion ranking systems: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/bank/index.html
This website has an excellent question and answer section that covers such current changes in the market such as; deposit safety, money market funds, AIG, mortgage payment issues, etc. here: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/economy.htm
Another helpful link (FDIC) on the financial health of your current baking institution can be found here: http://www2.fdic.gov/idasp/main_bankfind.asp
A helpful link o the finacial health of your credit union can be found here: http://www.ncua.gov/indexdata.html
Here is a set of links put together by the FDIC on the different bank and financial instituion ranking systems: http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/bank/index.html
Monday, August 25, 2008
Energy Saving Shareware/ Check this out.
Just saw a news clip on this computer energy saving software and it looked pretty cool. Per the Edison website the program was "created by Verdiem's patented PC power-management technology, which is used by major corporations the world over, Edison is an innovative application that brings dramatic PC energy savings into homes like yours. Easy to download and install, Edison enables you to manage your PC's power usage, save on energy costs, and help preserve the environment."
Check out the link: http://www.verdiem.com/edison/
Tried itout and it doesnt seem to slow my computer at all:)
Check out the link: http://www.verdiem.com/edison/
Tried itout and it doesnt seem to slow my computer at all:)
Friday, June 06, 2008
City of Bellingham's June "Neighborhood News" PDF cover Samish Way Urban Village Info.
The City of Bellingham has been putting out a very informative "Neighborhood News" pdf ( http://www.cob.org/documents/mayor/boards-commissions/neighborhood/2008-06-neighborhood-news.pdf ) almost every month this year, it covers issues such as neighborhood planning, park development, restorative projects, etc. This month the newsletter covers the Samish Way Urban Village project ( More information can be found here on the project: http://www.cob.org/services/neighborhoods/community-planning/urban-villages-planning/samish-way-urban-village.aspx ).
The meetings concerning the project started on June 5, 2008, and more are scheduled over the following Thrusdays:
Meeting Location: Elks Lodge, 710 S. Samish Way
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
June 5: Introduction & Character (Including transition areas and plan boundaries)June 12: Public Realm: Streets, Trails, & PlazasJune 19: Development Character: Permitted Uses, Design, and ScaleJuly 10: Summary of Input and Discussion of Alternatives
The meetings concerning the project started on June 5, 2008, and more are scheduled over the following Thrusdays:
Meeting Location: Elks Lodge, 710 S. Samish Way
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
June 5: Introduction & Character (Including transition areas and plan boundaries)June 12: Public Realm: Streets, Trails, & PlazasJune 19: Development Character: Permitted Uses, Design, and ScaleJuly 10: Summary of Input and Discussion of Alternatives
Thursday, March 27, 2008
New Shade of "Green" For Whatcom County Courthouse
Congratulations to the folks down at the Whatcom County Courthouse, who are now certified green. One of the few courthouses to do so in the nation!
Per Whatcom County Website News:
"March 26th, 2008 - The Whatcom County Courthouse in Bellingham has been awarded LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification, an award for high-performance, green operational strategies that is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Whatcom County Courthouse is only the third one in the nation to be certified through LEED® in the Existing Buildings category, and only the sixth existing building of any kind to be certified in Washington State."
For more info on LEED go to: www.usgbc.org/LEED
Bennett Appraisals Provides residential appraisal services to the following areas:Bellingham, Birch Bay, Blaine, Custer, Ferndale, Fairhaven, Geneva, Silver Beach, Sudden Valley, Sumas, Acme, Anacortes, Alger, Arlington, Bow, Burlington, Cain Lakes, Conway, Concrete, Darrington, Deming, Edison, Emerald Lakes, Edmonds, Everett, Everson, Glacier, Granite Falls, Hamilton, Kendall, Laurence, La Conner, Lake Stevens, Lynden, Lyman, Lynnwood, Maple Falls, Marblemount, Marysville, McMurray, Monroe, Mount Baker, Mount Vernon, Mulkilteo, Rockport, Samish Island, Sedro Woolley, Snohomish, Stanwood,Van Zandt, and all of Whatcom, Skagit & Snohomish Counties. * Time permitted we also serve Point Roberts, via the Canadian Border.
Per Whatcom County Website News:
"March 26th, 2008 - The Whatcom County Courthouse in Bellingham has been awarded LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification, an award for high-performance, green operational strategies that is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Whatcom County Courthouse is only the third one in the nation to be certified through LEED® in the Existing Buildings category, and only the sixth existing building of any kind to be certified in Washington State."
For more info on LEED go to: www.usgbc.org/LEED
Bennett Appraisals Provides residential appraisal services to the following areas:Bellingham, Birch Bay, Blaine, Custer, Ferndale, Fairhaven, Geneva, Silver Beach, Sudden Valley, Sumas, Acme, Anacortes, Alger, Arlington, Bow, Burlington, Cain Lakes, Conway, Concrete, Darrington, Deming, Edison, Emerald Lakes, Edmonds, Everett, Everson, Glacier, Granite Falls, Hamilton, Kendall, Laurence, La Conner, Lake Stevens, Lynden, Lyman, Lynnwood, Maple Falls, Marblemount, Marysville, McMurray, Monroe, Mount Baker, Mount Vernon, Mulkilteo, Rockport, Samish Island, Sedro Woolley, Snohomish, Stanwood,Van Zandt, and all of Whatcom, Skagit & Snohomish Counties. * Time permitted we also serve Point Roberts, via the Canadian Border.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Interesting Video on Mortgage Guidelines & How They Affect Everyone.
Check out this link to a very interesting video. Dan Green who puts together the website http://www.themortgagereports.com/ has put together a very helpful and basic video presentation explaining how mortgage guidelines can affect everyone in the real estate industry as well as anyone who has a mortgage. It explains in very common terms (stick figure drawings!) what is happening in the mortgage industry today. Interesting stuff for those of us in the real estate industry!
Link to video: http://www.wellcomemat.com/video/38BAC1820B
Link to video: http://www.wellcomemat.com/video/38BAC1820B
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Bennett Appraisals Adds New Certified Residential Appraiser To Staff
Bennett Appraisals Gets A New Certified Residential Appraiser (edit/delete)
Merrick passes Washington Certified Residential Appraiser exam
Chantale Merrick of Bennett Appraisals passed the Washington Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser Exam. She had to complete over 2500 hours of on-site appraisal experience and 200 hours of appraisal education before she was permitted to take the rigorous examination. A state certified residential appraiser can appraise one to four residential unit properties without regard to value or complexity.
Merrick passes Washington Certified Residential Appraiser exam
Chantale Merrick of Bennett Appraisals passed the Washington Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser Exam. She had to complete over 2500 hours of on-site appraisal experience and 200 hours of appraisal education before she was permitted to take the rigorous examination. A state certified residential appraiser can appraise one to four residential unit properties without regard to value or complexity.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Port of Bellingham Wins National Boating Access Award
Per Port of Bellingham Press Release on June 07 2007: "The Port of Bellingham has received a national boating access award from the Boat Owners Association of the United States for its efforts to turn Bellingham's industrial waterfront into a boater-friendly downtown. Boat U.S is the nation's most powerful advocate for advancing the interests of boaters.
Boat U.S. recognized the Port, the City, the Waterfront Advisory Group, and all the project partners for planning to help meet local boating needs while preserving the city's working waterfront and for forging a model for other communities to follow..The planned marina and waterfront redevelopment are the subject of a feature article in the May issue of Boat U.S. Magazine, the world's largest publication in recreational boating with a circulation of nearly 670,000 subscribers. To read this article click here.
The Port is planning to convert Georgia-Pacific's industrial wastewater treatment lagoon into a new marina that includes nearly a mile of new public trails around the breakwater and innovative, salmon-friendly features such as a fish passageway through breakwater opposite the marina entrance. The Port is also planning to put in visitor boating docks along the Whatcom Waterway to help boaters better connect with downtown and the New Whatcom redevelopment area".
Boat U.S. recognized the Port, the City, the Waterfront Advisory Group, and all the project partners for planning to help meet local boating needs while preserving the city's working waterfront and for forging a model for other communities to follow..The planned marina and waterfront redevelopment are the subject of a feature article in the May issue of Boat U.S. Magazine, the world's largest publication in recreational boating with a circulation of nearly 670,000 subscribers. To read this article click here.
The Port is planning to convert Georgia-Pacific's industrial wastewater treatment lagoon into a new marina that includes nearly a mile of new public trails around the breakwater and innovative, salmon-friendly features such as a fish passageway through breakwater opposite the marina entrance. The Port is also planning to put in visitor boating docks along the Whatcom Waterway to help boaters better connect with downtown and the New Whatcom redevelopment area".
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