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Glow & Grow: From Blacklight Battles to Homebuyer's Bliss🎟️🏅
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MEET MacDUFF, OUR HEAD OF PUPLICK RELATIONS ⁠ ⁠ (Pun intended) We’re thrilled to introduce MacDuff, affectionately known as Duffy, our adorable 7-month-old Cairn Terrier who’s bringing a whole new level of joy to our office. With his boundless energy and charming personality, Duffy has quickly become the heart and soul of our workspace. As the official office greeter, he takes his role very seriously, ensuring everyone who visits leaves with a smile. Duffy’s presence is a constant reminder of the simple joys in life, and we couldn’t be happier to have him as part of our team. Feel free to stop by our Bellingham office to experience a dash of Duffy’s happiness and brighten your day!⁠ ⁠ https://andidyer.com/meet-macduff-duffy-our-head-of-puplick-relations/
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📣 Exciting News for Our Valued Clients! 🏘️⁠ ⁠ 🌟 Annual Settlement Statements Incoming! 📑⁠ Prepare for tax season with ease! We're dispatching detailed financial records for your real estate investments. Perfect for efficient tax filing. 📊🖋️⁠ ⁠ 🔍 Review for Accuracy and Reach Out for Assistance! 🤝⁠ Questions? Contact us at 360.734.6479. Here to support your real estate journey every step of the way. 🤗⁠ ⁠ 🙏 Thank You for Trusting Sterling Real Estate Group! 🌐⁠ Committed to enhancing your generational wealth through strategic real estate investments. 💼🚀⁠ ⁠ #RealEstateExcellence #WealthBuilding #ClientAppreciation #TaxSeasonReady #YourTrustedPartner #AndiDyerRealEstate Magic⁠ ⁠ https://andidyer.com/empowering-financial-success-your-annual-settlement-statements-are-on-the-way/
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🌟🗓️ Kickstart your week with motivation! "The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." Let's take action and make this week a success together! 💪 #MondayMotivation #RealEstateSuccess
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Fetch the Future: Canine-led Insights on 2024's Property Market, Financial Success, and More!
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🌟🏡 Hear what our clients say! Read the testimonial and discover why our clients love working with @SterlingRealEstateGroup and @AndiDyerRealEstate. #ClientReviews #RealEstate
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🏡✨ On a quest for your dream home? Discover actionable steps with @SterlingRealEstateGroup and @AndiDyerRealEstate! Swipe through for a guide to finding the perfect home. Ready to turn your dream into reality? Let's dive in! #DreamHomeSearch #RealEstateJourney
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If this isn’t uplifting, I don’t know what is. See more: https://www.realsatisfied.com/Andi-Dyer #VerifiedByRealSatisfied
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Do you want to have access to all of the listings and the same database real estate professionals do (and pay big bucks for🤑)? ⁠ The new Northwest MLS Mobile App is now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play! The Northwest MLS Mobile App offers powerful search tools and real-time property and market insights. Follow this link so you can have access to all of the listings on our market: ⁠ ⁠ Click Here to get your copy 👇👇👇⁠ mlsapp.nwmls.com/7DED6D15⁠
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🏡💡 Discover a different approach to real estate with us. Contact me for a unique experience! #RealEstateInnovation
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🏡📈 Planning to buy a home? Follow these steps as a guide to getting pre-approved for your mortgage. Presented by @SterlingRealEstateGroup and @AndiDyerRealEstate. #HomeBuying #PreApproval
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December Insights: Record-Low Mortgage Rates, Ring of Fire Celebrations, Holiday Joys, Landlord Lifelines, and Exclusive Sneak Peeks!
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🏡✨ Your dream home is ready! Click the link in my bio to contact me and take this next step. Comment your decision! #DreamHome
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Unveil homemade treasures! Our "Culinary Delights Special Edition" newsletter shares beloved recipes, stories, & kitchen warmth directly to you🔪🥘🧀
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Recommendations like this are what make this job so rewarding. See more: https://www.realsatisfied.com/Andi-Dyer #VerifiedByRealSatisfied
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Crafting Connections: Organizing for Joy, Market Trends, and the House That Beer Built 📈🍺
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Spine-Chilling History, Real Estate Delights, and First Time Investor Opportunity This October 🧟
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🎂 On this day, under the gentle embrace of the sun's golden rays, We celebrate you, our star, in so many heartfelt ways. 🌟 Selah Walker, our agent of grace and charm, In your presence, our hearts find a soothing balm. 💖 With each step you take, you light up our world so bright, Guiding us through every day and every night. 🌙 In the world of real estate, you're a shining beacon, A force of nature, strong and never weaken. 💪 As you mark another year, a chapter unfolds anew, Filled with dreams and aspirations, just for you. 🌈 May your journey ahead be lined with success and cheer, With joy, laughter, and love throughout the year. 🎉 Happy Birthday, Selah, our treasured guiding star, May your day be as spectacular as the dreams you've traveled far. 🌠🎈 With love and admiration, Sterling Real Estate Group 🏡❤️ #HappyBirthdaySelah #ShiningStar #CelebratingYou#sterlingrealestategroup
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Real Estate Revelations: Shrek's Hidden Mansion, Cider Tasting For A Cause, and Avoid Fall Maintenance Fiascos
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ADU Options, Preparing for Housing Week, and Landlord Tips : Your Real Estate Newsletter 🏘️
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Water Adjudication Unveiled: Exploring Its Impact on YOU 🚰The Dark Chalet: Unraveling Mysteries 🌌 Market Statistics Update 📊
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Nature's Calling: Farms, Water Rights, Trails, and the Latest Market Scoop 💧
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The Insightful Investor: Navigating Fear & Investing, Septic Training Tips, NEW Investment Property Opportunities, and Leadership Lessons
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WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! Thank you for supporting our local business! If you have "scratched for a surprise", then you'll know that to show our appreciation we have mailed scratchers to clients giving away 2 FREE tickets to the Bellingham Bells Baseball game on Saturday, July 29! Directions on how to redeem are inside your envelope, so go check your mailbox. If you are a client and did not receive a scratcher in the mail, don't worry! Send me a private message by the end of this week and I will get you the directions on how to redeem.
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The new Northwest MLS Mobile App is now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play! The Northwest MLS Mobile App is integrated with Matrix, OneHome, and Realist and offers powerful search tools and real-time property and market insights. Follow this link to access our branded version of the app so you can have access to all of the listings on our market: mlsapp.nwmls.com/7DED6D15
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Rocking the Market🎸
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Summer Funds & Fun!
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It's important to stay up to date as a landlord with investment properties, here's a new change for 2023 #investmentproperty #rentals #sterlingrealestategroup #whatcomcountyrealestate #whatcomvountyrealtor
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SWEET 16 WITH A LICENSE TO DRIVE! Part: Showing Assistant, Office Greeter, Open House Expert, Vacant Land Consultant, and Tenant Negotiator...Shaymus has seen a lot of crazy things over the years and has always been there to soothe the stress of both anxious Buyers and Sellers. He is a constant, happy face that lights up our office atmosphere. When he is not begging for food you can find him snoozing under the desk or sniffing around the office making sure everything is in line. His curiosity and passion for table scraps helps us keep the office tidy and welcoming; because, if we don't, he will turn almost anything he finds into a snack. He enjoys high levels of attention and pampering and is accustomed to being the center of attention whenever he is at the office (unless he’s napping, of course). Overall, Shaymus has been the best companion, friend, and office mascot anyone could ask for these past 16 years. Happy Birthday Shaymus!!!
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Attention Brokers: Come stop by for a bite to eat while we watch a recording of the ChatGPT for real estate class. All brokers from any brokerage firm are welcome! The more we learn together, the better improvements we can make to the industry as a whole.
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Whether You're Selling or Staying, It Pays to Be Green!♻️
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This tip might be one of the smartest things since sliced bread. I don't know about you, but I'll be avoiding the heat this weekend in the cool garage and reorganizing troublesome paint buckets into this. Fortunately, we also have an amazing recycling program at the RE Store here in Bellingham. They accept old paint and make it available for reuse! #reuse #paint #paintrecycling #restore
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Love it or List It...Springing into Home Improvements🌷
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Welcome Spring 🌷
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The March Whatcom County market stats are here! 🎉 The numbers are a mixed bag for March 2023 across Whatcom County. We saw increases in the median sales price of 14.5% in Lynden and 3.4% in Blaine, while Ferndale and Bellingham saw decreases of about 11.5% from March of last year. The same pattern followed suit for the number of new listings to hit the market in March. There was a decrease of roughly 20% from March 2022 in the number of new listings in Bellingham and Ferndale, while Lynden and Blaine experienced an increase. Overall, there are still vastly more homes for sale in Whatcom County than there was this time last year. Ferndale had the smallest increase of 44.4% more homes for sale, while Bellingham had the largest increase of 174.4% more homes for sale than last year. With the increase in available homes for sale, there is also an increase in how long it takes for those homes to sell. It is not the buying frenzy we experienced last year. But the majority of sellers are getting what they are asking for. In Bellingham and Ferndale, the sales price was 100 percent of the listing price, and in Blaine and Lynden, the sales price was just barely shy of the list price at 99.1% in Blaine and 99.6% in Lynden. *************************************** #realestate #realestatemarket #whatcomcounty #realestatestatistics #bellingham #blaine #ferndale #lynden
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💥MARKET UPDATE💥 Cash purchases are part of the local sales market, but the number of homes bought with 100% cash dropped slightly in 2022 compared to the previous year. In 2021, there were 773 cash purchases, compared to 765 in 2022. In Whatcom County, the overall number of home sales decreased by more than 10% from the previous year to 2,928 in 2022. The proportion of cash home buyers rose from 23% to 27%. Cash buyers are unaffected by interest rate fluctuations because they have either sold a comparable property or built up equity in a home. This allows them to purchase a home without taking out a loan.
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Engaging minds, empowering success.
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Join me for a speaker series session where I will be discussing the variances between rescission, termination, repudiation and why it matters in relation to real estate transactions. You might be surprised at what you learn! I hope to see you there!
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Do you want to buy a house but you’re worried you won’t qualify for a mortgage because of your student loan debt? I am excited to share with you some valuable info on how to tackle this all too common hurdle! To read more check out the newsletter! #studentloandebt #creditscore #debttoincomeratio #buyahouse
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💥Friday Market Update - Whatcom County💥 In February 2023 Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, and Blaine saw double-digit increases in the number of homes sold in February, while Blaine saw a decrease. - Bellingham +40.5% - Blaine -8.7% - Ferndale +78.6% - Lynden +20% The number of accepted offers increased in Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, and Blaine, with only a slight decrease in Blaine. - Bellingham +25.4% - Blaine -6.1% - Ferndale +6.9% - Lynden +44.4% Bellingham, Blaine, and Ferndale saw increases in median sales prices, with Lynden seeing a decrease. - Bellingham +12% - Blaine +12% - Ferndale +8% - Lynden -8.7% Lynden, Ferndale, and Blaine saw increases in days on market, while Bellingham saw a decrease in days on market for February 2023. - Bellingham -29% - Blaine +14.3% - Ferndale +27.3% - Lynden +59% The number of available homes for sale in February 2023 increased in Blaine, Ferndale, and Lynden,with Blaine seeing a modest increase and Ferndale seeing a similar increase. - Bellingham -15% - Blaine +8.4% - Ferndale +11.1% - Lynden +4.3% Will Spring 2023 be YOUR year to make an offer on that country property with a shop you've been eyeing, upsize to a larger house with a home office, or treat yourself to a waterfront home with a killer view?
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💥7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling a House💥 As a smart seller, it is important to be knowledgeable about what repairs you should make to best support a higher asking price. According to Houselogic these 7 repairs are great for increasing the value of your home before putting it on the market. 1. Fix Damaged Flooring 2. Fix Water Stains 3. Repair Torn Window Screens 4. Update Grout 5. Resuscitate a Dying Lawn 6. Erase Pet Damage 7. Revive an Outdated Kitchen To discover more visit the News page at AndiDyer.com #homerepairs #smartseller #sterlingrealestate #whatcomcountyrealestate #realestate
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Just Sold! Congratulations to the new owners of this mobile home located off Samish Way🎉 #sterlingrealestate #mobilehome #justsold
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On this weeks edition of Neighborhood Insights...If you haven't subscribed to Handy Andi's Newsletter this is your sign to subscribe now! Check out the newsletter to read more on this weeks topics. #neighborhoodinsights #sterlingrealestategroup #realestate #taxdeductions
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Are you a trendsetter? One growing real estate trend that I’ve personally observed in Whatcom County is the purchase of mobile homes. Mobile homes are typically less expensive than traditionally constructed single family homes allowing more people the opportunity to become #homeowners. Is a mobile home considered “real property” you ask? Yes and no! When a mobile home is truly “mobile”, like a trailer for example, it is considered personal property and has a DOL title just like a car or a boat. Once the mobile home is permanently affixed to the land it can become real property, even if it’s on leased land through a process called title elimination. Title elimination is a multi-step process involving the Auditor’s Office to apply, the Treasurer’s Office to pay any applicable fees or taxes, the DOL to finalize the process and pay the fees required and obtain a Mobile Home Elimination Certificate, and the Assessor’s Office to add the title elimination to the property profile found on the real property search. Whew! It’s a lot of work, all the more reason to have a great Realtor on your side! #marketupdate #sterlingrealestate #mobilehomes #whatcomcountyrealestate #whatcomcountyrealtor
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Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Today and everyday is a good day to celebrate kindness and to be kind to others. Just one simple act of kindness can create a ripple effect of positivity. I encourage you to spread some love and positivity with a random act of kindness! Compliment others, be a friend, help someone in need, smile at a stranger, and just be kind. @sterlingbham #kindnessmatters #bekind #sterlingrealestate
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I am so excited to have Lena Shammel from Evergreen Home Loans as an upcoming speaker at Sterling Real Estate Group Bellingham on February 22nd at 3pm. Lena will be facilitating an informational session about the innovative loan products available at Evergreen Home Loans. Mark your calendars! #speakerseries #sterlingrealestate #homeloans #evergreenhomeloans
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Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day!💙💚
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I am so excited to kick off the 2023 Speaker Series at the Sterling Real Estate Group office in Bellingham. For the first session in the series I will be speaking on how to Nurture Leads with Better Client Marketing. I look forward to seeing you there! When: Wednesday February 15th at 3PM Where: Sterling Real Estate Group Bellingham 2011 Young ST STE 101 Bellingham, WA 98225 #speakerseries #sterlingrealestate
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Just Sold! This charming home is off the market. Congratulations to its new owners. @sterlingbham #homeowner #oakharborrealestate #sterlingrealestategroup
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January 2023 Market Stats are in! 🏠💥 2023 is starting out with notable increases in the number of homes for sale across Whatcom County. Ferndale saw an increase of 50%, while Lynden saw an increase in the number of homes for sale of over 300%! The number of homes sold in January decreased countywide, a contributing factor to the increase in inventory. Correlating with the growing available inventory is the DOM or Days on Market. The DOM has increased across Whatcom County, but don’t worry, this is to be expected during the winter months. We saw a mixed bag of median sales prices from a very slight decrease of 0.5% to $565,000 in Ferndale to an increase of 15.8% to $623,750 in Lynden. For most areas in Whatcom County, the housing market is still very strong, and with the increasing inventory levels, buyers have more options available to them. #marketstats #sterlingrealestategroup #homebuyer #bellinghamrealestate
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Your Friday Market Update is here! 🏠💥 The median price of homes sold in Whatcom County slightly decreased in December. In December 2022 Whatcom County's median home price fell to $582,250 from November’s high of $618,000. Across the county, median home prices ranged from $635,000 in December 2022 in Bellingham, $685,000 in Ferndale, and $485,000 in Lynden. Even with decreasing prices, the number of properties sold in Whatcom County also declined about 10% in 2022 to 2,928, the lowest number of sales in the county since 2014. At the beginning of 2022, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3%. By summer, the rate had risen to more than 5%. We also faced a notable inventory shortage in early 2022. These are the most likely culprits behind the decline in home sales volume. While these numbers may seem a bit unfavorable, the result of it all is a more balanced market with an appropriate number of available homes for sale. There are still plenty of people wanting to live in Whatcom County! It’s such a great place to live! And now that there’s more housing inventory and the 30-year mortgage rate has dipped somewhat to around 6.5%, we have a more balanced market. Make 2023 YOUR year and list that property you’ve been thinking about selling or make the jump from #renter to #homeowner To get a good picture of the full spectrum of median prices of homes sold in December across the county, we’ve ranked each Whatcom County city from the most expensive median price to the least.
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Adios 2022, It's 2023's Time To Shine 💎
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The December Market Stats are in! 🎉🏠📈📉 In the final month of 2022, we saw a slight increase in the median home price in Bellingham and Blaine. Ferndale had a notable increase in the median home price going from $495,500 in November to $685,000 in December. Lynden on the other hand experienced a decrease in the median home price going from $565,000 in November to $475,000 in December. There was a dip in overall home sales in December across all of Whatcom County as many turn their attention to the holidays. Now is a great time to talk if you are thinking about selling your home. 🏠There is time to plan and prepare for a Spring listing when the market wakes up from the holiday-induced coma it's currently in 😉 #realestatemarket #whatcomcounty #realestate #stats
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It's the final Friday Market Update of the year and I wanted to make it a little different. 2022 Has been a WILD ride in the Whatcom County Real Estate Market. From the mad dash buying frenzy we experienced early in the year, to the multiple Federal interest rate increases causing buyers to take pause, to the lack of inventory, it seems like we had our work cut out for us. 🎢😵 But, we held strong, negotiated, went to bat, closed sales & got people into their new homes. 💁🏽‍♀️ Whatcom County is currently sitting with approximately twice the number of homes on the market at 711 versus a mere 358 at the lowest in late January this year. The inventory was steadily increasing up to 1107 in mid-August when it began to taper down at an equally steady rate. 🏠🏠 Median home prices in Whatcom County saw their peak in the first quarter of the year with a high of $619,475 in March for a single-family residence in Whatcom County. Quite a jump from the median price of $528,000 in January. We're currently at approximately $578,000 as the median price for a single-family residence.💰🏠 November 2022 between 6.5-7% for a 30-Year mortgage where it has remained near since. While those numbers are higher than what we have become accustomed to, if we take a step back and look at rates over the long term, they’re still below the historic average of 7.76%. Rate increases are intended to cool an economy that was on fire after rebounding from the recession of 2020. 📉📈 By late summer, the housing market did react to the increased rates as the housing market has shown signs of cooling. The decreasing sales prices and increasing inventory is the proof in the pudding of this! As we bid farewell to 2022, it is important to reflect upon the events that took place and learn what we can from them. Every New Year ushers in optimistic hope and dreams for a brighter tomorrow✨ ✨Happy New Year to you all 🥂🎉 #2022realestatemarket #whatcomcounty #realestate #happynewyear
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Winter splendor has descended on Whatcom County, and so have home prices!
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Megan and her boyfriend wanted to purchase a house and thought they would be stuck buying a fixer-upper in Sudden Valley. They were looking when the market was incredible competitive and a Seller’s Market. We went up against multiple bids but after finding out what the Sellers' needs and concerns were, they accepted our offer even those it wasn’t the strongest. We were able to get them a craftsman in the Sunnyland neighborhood. A huge storm hit during the transaction and the shed got decimated, but we were able to get them a credit from the Sellers so they could pick out a new one that fit their purposes. #realestate #realestateagent #buyers #sellers #whatcomcounty #bellingham
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I have a Whatcom County Real Estate Market Update for you! 💁‍♀️📈🏠📉🏠 Whatcom County's median home price dropped substantially last month, but statewide home prices decreased only marginally. In November, the median house price in Whatcom County was all over the map, from a high of $620,000 in Bellingham down to $495,500 in Ferndale. Whatcom County house prices were 1.8% lower in October 2022 compared to October 2021. Homes are on the market for an average of 32 days before being sold, compared to 8 days last year. The variance in median home prices was more than 6% lower in September than in March this year, with an average home value around $589k in September 2022. This gain is minor in comparison to the 11.5% increase in housing prices between January and July of this year. ************************************ Check back often for more Whatcom County Real Estate Market Updates! #whatcomcounty #realestate #realestatemarket #homeowners #buyers #sellers
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You know the saying “It takes a village”…. Well, it might not take an entire village to buy a home, but it certainly can take a team! My team went the extra mile to help this couple achieve their #homeownership #goals It’s an honor getting to go to bat for good people. I am so happy to know how much my clients appreciate the hard work and due diligence that goes into each and every sale! ❤️🥰 #realestateagentlife #whatcomcounty #realestate
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The November Market Stats are in! 💥📉🏠📈🏠💥 We are seeing a bit of movement in all directions it seems! Median sales prices have increased in Bellingham and Blaine while decreasing in Ferndale and Lynden. The quantity of available homes on the market has gone down across all areas of the county, which is usually par for the course during the Winter months. The days on market have decreased by about 40% in Bellingham going from 21 days on market in October to 13 days on market in November and in Blaine going down to 31 days on market in November from 53 days on market in October indicating that the homes on the market are selling faster than in the previous month in those areas. This is GREAT news for Sellers! However, we are not seeing the same in Ferndale and Lynden. The days on market increased have increased by approximately 30-50%, going from 36 days in October to 47 days on market in November in Lynden, and from 20 days on market in October up to 30 days on market in November in Ferndale. Check back often for more Whatcom County Real Estate Market Updates! ************************************ #realestate #marketupdate #whatcomcountyrealestate #bellingham #blaine #ferndale #lynden
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A mixed-use housing development called the Millworks Project will soon be built on waterfront land in Bellingham near the pump track. By the end of 2022, Phase I of the Millworks Project, led by the Whatcom Community Foundation, will begin construction. 👷🏽‍♂️🏗👷🏽‍♀️ The primary objective of the project is to provide more affordable housing, childcare, and increased access to employment and property ownership opportunities in our community. In the first phase, we are expecting to see an 83-unit multiple-story apartment complex with permanently affordable rental housing that Mercy Housing Northwest will be heading up. In addition to this, there will also be an early learning center the Whatcom Family YMCA will be operating. Phase I is expected to be completed and ready for move-ins by 2024. Phase II also includes a multi-story apartment complex with 80 units that will be affordable with the opportunity for ownership. Along with the apartment complex, Phase II will include a two-story local food production facility, and a rooftop event space and terrace. The Millworks Project in its entirety is anticipated to be completed by the year 2027. #realestate #realestatedevelopment #affordablehousing #bellingham
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Sterling Real Estate Group is a boutique, local, veteran-owned business. We take every opportunity to support our fellow local businesses. By doing business locally, you not only get personal service and real value, but you also help strengthen our local community. We ask that you help do your part in our community by supporting the local businesses that support the area where you live, work, and play! 🏠🏢🚵🏽‍♀️ #supportlocalbusiness #shoplocal #smallbusiness #whatcomcounty #realestate
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In observance of Veteran’s Day this Friday, I decided to do a Thursday Market Update! 💁‍♀️ 🏠📉🏠📈 According to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, in October house sales in Whatcom County were down roughly 30% from the same month last year. The figures show that the median price of homes sold in Whatcom County during October decreased a bit, about 2%, from $549,000 in October 2021 to $540,000 in October 2022. Much of the movement in sales is likely due to buyers waiting to see if interest rates and home prices will fall dramatically. Regarding interest rates, now may be appropriate for buyers and sellers to review financing strategies from previous markets. The current market may require buyers and sellers to consider options like buydowns, adjustable-rate loans, and closing cost allowances. Buyers in the market for a home now may have to budget for larger monthly payments until they can refinance at a lower rate. However, many purchasers may have to wait for mortgage rates to settle before purchasing. Overall, housing prices are unlikely to fall considerably right now, so individuals looking for a bargain are likely to be disappointed. Check back often for more market updates! #whatcomcounty #realestate #marketupdates
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He may be a man of few words, but those few words mean the world to me! 🥰❤️ I’m so appreciative of my clients for taking the time to say a few good words about me. #realestateagent #realestate #thankyou #home #whatcomcounty
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The temperature is dropping, but this issue is HOT! 🔥
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My job doesn't end when the sale closes. Receiving such kind words from my clients truly fills my heart with joy! ❤️🥰 #realestateagent #realestatelife #whatcomcounty #home
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The October #marketstats are in! 🏠📈🏠📉 In October there was a county-wide increase in the number of homes for sale. We are now seeing between 2-3 months’ supply in Whatcom County. This is a massive increase from the two weeks or less we saw earlier this year. The increase in inventory is most likely a result of notably fewer offers and closed sales across the county. The increased Federal rate has most certainly played a role in that! To stand out from the increased competition, Sellers have been reducing prices in most areas of Whatcom County. The reduced prices make it more accessible for Buyers facing increased mortgage rates. The increase in available homes for sale and declining sales prices are resulting in more affordable options for prospective buyers to choose from. The market may be beginning to pivot from a #sellersmarket to a #buyersmarket ************************************** #realestateagent #realestatelife #whatcomcounty Like, follow, and check back for more Whatcom County real estate market updates! 💁‍♀️😁
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💥 It's The Friday Market Update 💥 Often, it’s a cause for celebration when our city makes the “Top 3” of any National list. This may not be the case here. Or is it? 🤷🏼‍♀️❓ According to a national study conducted by a global property information and analytics provider, Bellingham is the No. 3 market at risk of home price decline. The study released its Home Price Index and Home Price Index Forecast for August 2022, revealing that year-over-year home price growth slowed in August for the fourth month in a row. The study included Bellingham, which is expected to have the third-highest risk of home price decline in the next year, trailing only to Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, Florida, and Bremerton-Silverdale, Washington. Bellingham has a "very high" chance of price drops, with a probability of more than 70%. According to recent reports, home prices in Bellingham dropped by $64,000 between September 12 and September 19 this year. Home prices in the country increased 13.5% year over year in August compared to August 2021, extending their 127-month streak of annual gains. According to the study, home prices fell 0.7% between July and August 2022. The analytics firm that conducted the study expects home price gains to slow to 3.2% by August 2023, down from 13.5% in August 2022. Check back again soon, more Market Updates to come! 🏠🏡📈🏠🏡📉 **************************************** #realestate #realestatemarket #marketupdate #whatcomcounty #bellingham
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Recently we organized one of my very favorite #clientappreciation events, Gore & Lore in Downtown Bellingham. Not only was it super interesting to learn about the dark and spooky history of Bellingham it was, spooky and F-U-N!! 👻💀😁 I want to extend my gratitude to all my guests who joined me for the event as well as the always amazing @goodtimegirlstours for knocking another one OUT OF THE PARK! #history #goreandloretour #hauntedhistory #truecrime #bellingham #realestateagentlife #whatcomcounty
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It's the Friday Market Update! 🎉🏠📈📉🏠 Whatcom County saw a 20% decrease in home sales in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Rising mortgage rates are most likely to blame for the drop in numbers. The average 30-year mortgage rate is now around 6.7%, up from 3.3% at the beginning of the year. The median price of Whatcom County homes is beginning to fall. The third-quarter median price of homes sold in Whatcom County was $599,000, 7.7% higher than the same period last year but 7.7% lower than the second quarter of 2022. We are continuing to see a gradual increase in inventory. In February this year, we had the lowest months' supply we’ve seen in years at only about 2 weeks. By the end of September, the months' supply has reached two and a half months. With the increase in available homes, Buyers have more to choose from. There are fewer bidding wars and more offers under the listing price. Consequently, it is taking longer for homes to sell. All the more reason to make sure you have a skilled negotiator by your side. 😉💁‍♀️ For several years, home values have been climbing in Whatcom County at an unprecedented rate. Since July 2022 the median price has started to decline and is relatively close to what it was this time last year, but still notably higher than in previous years. We are hoping to see prices stabilize a bit but don’t anticipate them dipping below a year-over-year average. **************************************** #realestate #realestateagent #marketupdate #realestatemarket #buyers #sellers #stats #whatcomcounty
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THIS. This is why I LOVE being a Real Estate Agent! ❤️❤️❤️ It brings me so much joy knowing that I made a real impact in someone's life and helped a family (or two) achieve their housing goals! ❤️🏠💁‍♀️ **************************************** #realestateagent #realestatebroker #designatedbroker #masternegotiator #realestate #buyers #sellers #family #home #whatcomcounty
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The September Market Stats are in! 💁‍♀️🏠📉🏡📈🏠 We are starting to see a gradual decrease in the number of homes for sale across Whatcom County in the month of September. However, we are seeing an increase in the number of closed sales. With the recent increase in interest rates, it is taking a bit longer for Sellers to accept offers, which is reflected in the increased number of days on market over the previous months. This could also be a factor in the decreasing median sale prices as well. Stay tuned for more Real Estate Market Updates! ************************************** #realestate #realestateagent #realestatebroker #marketupdate #realestatemarket #whatcomcounty
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YOUR FRIDAY MARKET UPDATE IS HERE! 🏠📉📈📊🏡 We have been seeing rise after rise in sales prices in Whatcom County over the past few years. Currently, the numbers have stabilized a bit from earlier this year with more recent price reductions, but prices are still notably higher than they were just last year. Recently, the US Census released an estimate from the 2021 American Community Survey that the number of homes valued at over $1 million dollars has doubled in Whatcom County since 2019. There are nearly 4,200 owner-occupied homes in Whatcom County valued at $1 million or more, and over 700 homes worth at least $2 million. To bring more scope to that, less than half of Whatcom County owner-occupied homes are valued at less than $500,000 and approximately 43% are valued between $500,000 and $999,999. Buyers will have to become savvier and more creative in their means to purchase a home with affordability continuing to be a challenge, particularly for the First Time Buyer. With the continuing rise in home values, more owner-occupied homes are quickly becoming renter occupied as owners choose to turn their homes into rental properties as opposed to selling. This could be a factor in the inventory shortages of homes for sale, albeit positively contributing to the number of available rental properties in Whatcom County. Stay tuned for more market updates! 🏡🏠🏡🏠🏡🏠🏡🏠🏡🏠🏡🏠 ************************************** #realestateagent #realestate #marketupdate #sellers #buyers #realestatemarket #pnw #whatcomcounty #whatcomcountyrealestate
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HERE IT IS! Gore & Lore Has Returned Back by special request, we are doing another private Gore & Lore Tour on October 7th at 7:00 pm. Fairhaven's tour was a smash hit last year and we cannot be any more excited to partake in this chilling stroll through Bellingham's history followed up with a social hour at one of Downtown Bellingham's best watering holes. Space is limited, this event is open to all and is 21+, so please be sure to reserve your spot! 👻☠👻☠ SPACE IS LIMITED RSVP AT: INFO@STERLINGREALESTATE.CO **Meeting spot will be given out to those who RSVP** www.AndiDyer.com andi@andidyer.com Sterling Real Estate Group ******************************************* #spooky #goreandlore #hauntedhistory #bellingham
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💥 FRIDAY MARKET UPDATE! 💥 Whatcom County home sales slowed in August, but prices haven't fallen in comparison to what they were a year ago. In Whatcom County, local real estate agents sold 332 houses and condominiums in August. Down over 11% from this time last year, but up roughly 16% from this past July. While sales volume dropped in August, the median price increased over the previous year. In August, the median price of a home sold was $577,125, a 5.2% increase over August 2021. Even though the median sale prices have increased, the rate of increase has slowed compared to earlier this year. This is causing current sellers to lower their list prices, but not below what they would have received a year ago. While sales have slowed, available inventory has taken its time to accumulate. Whatcom County's inventory level in August was 2.2 months. While this is significantly better than the 2–3 week inventory that existed when the market was really hot, it is still less than the July 2022 total of 2.6 months. The upcoming change in seasons is another factor in the inventory shortage as home sales generally slow down during the Fall and Winter months; those thinking of selling will typically wait until Spring to list. The lack of inventory, combined with higher interest rates and prices, presents a challenge for many buyers, particularly first-time buyers. This trickles down to a continuing demand for rental properties in Whatcom County. Despite rental prices being relatively high, they are still typically less than what a mortgage payment would be on a median-priced home in Whatcom County. 🏡🏠📊📉📈🏠🏡 Stay tuned for more market updates! ****************************************** #realestate #realestatemarket #market #marketupdate #whatcomcounty #bellingham #blaine #ferndale #lynden #buyers #sellers #designatedbroker
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Woo-Hoooo! 🙌 The #marketstats are in! We are seeing a gradual, yet steady increase in inventory of available homes on the market. Since the start of the year, the number of homes for sale has more than doubled in Whatcom County! We have noticed the days on market has increased a bit with the Fed's rate increase earlier this Summer, which slowed the Buying frenzy a bit. While the mad dash of multiple offers may be over, Buyers still want to buy! Homeownership is the key to building wealth and the people know it! 💰🏡💰🏡💰🏡 Stay tuned for more #marketupdates 📈📉🏡 #realestate #realestateagent #realtor #whatcomcounty #whatcomcountyrealtor #bellingham #blaine #ferndale #lynden
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Are you a Sudden Valley homeowner?🏠🌲 This is exciting news for you! 💥😁🤑 If you purchased a home in Sudden Valley between July 1, 2016, and December 31, 2021, you may have paid a fee that I can help you get back! 💰💰 The 'Sudden Valley Buyer Transfer Fee' was ¼ of 1% of the purchase price and will be REFUNDED to the Buyer. That may not appear to be much, but when you do the math, it could amount to a sizable refund - $1200 on a $480,000 purchase! 🤯😮 I will contact you if you bought with me. If you did not buy with me but now consider me your real estate agent, please reach out; I would be delighted to assist you! 💁‍♀️ Sudden Valley Fee Refund link in my Linktree in my bio! *claims must be submitted by September 30, 2022. **PS: I realize I said June 1st, 2016 in my video, the correct date is July 1st, 2016. Oopsies 🙊 #realestateagent #realestate #buyers #refund #givememymoneyback #onyourside #realtor #helpingothers #whatcomcounty #whatcomcountyrealestate #suddenvalley
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Friday M A R K E T U P D A T E !!! 🎉🏠📈💥 Recession is on everyone's mind these days. Many of us recall the 2008 housing crash vividly. We either felt the financial pinch ourselves or saw others struggle to make their mortgage payments. Approximately 45% of home sellers believe the housing market will crash in 2022. Fears are growing as record-high home prices make more consumers concerned that the market is overheating. Most leading housing economists agree that the market is not in a bubble. Today's market is vastly different from that of 2008. For one thing, rather than a housing surplus, the country is facing a severe inventory shortage as a result of years of underproduction by homebuilders. The country is about 3 million homes short of meeting buyer demand. Housing inventory will most likely remain a problem for many years to come. In addition to that, lenders and regulators do not want to repeat the mistake of lending to people who are unable to repay their mortgages. Even though we are experiencing a housing inventory shortage, higher mortgage rates, and reduced affordability, people still want to buy houses. Why is that? Real estate can act as an inflation hedge. Locking in a fixed-rate mortgage now will protect homeowners from future price increases in real estate. Such an opportunity does not exist when renting, and rental prices have risen dramatically in recent years. Furthermore, renting does not allow you to accumulate equity. Housing dynamics remain strong, even as the double-digit price increases we've become accustomed to begin to slow. The National Association of Realtors predicts that price growth will slow to about 5% or 6% by the end of the year. Rising interest rates and buyer fatigue from bidding wars have caused the market to stabilize and return to near-normal levels, but the market continues to favor home sellers. In a nutshell, the 'Mad Rush' of multiple buyers has ended. 🏠📈🏠👌💥 #realestate #marketstats #sellers #buyers #realestateagent #economy #recession #pnw #washingtonstate #whatcomcounty #bellingham #blaine #ferndale #lynden #interestrates #housingmarket
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Your Friday Market Update! 🏠📈📉🏠 Mortgage rates fell from 5.22 percent on Thursday to 5.13 percent on Friday, following a negative GDP report that fueled fears of an impending recession and the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike. Buyers could see some benefits from both home sale prices continuing to decline and further recession fears if they cause mortgage rates to drop any further. Now that demand has leveled off a bit, the housing market appears to be settling into a more balanced ebb and flow. We may still be in for some surprises in terms of inflation and Fed rate hikes, but for the time being, a drop in mortgage rates has provided some relief to buyers who were reeling from last month's rate hike. Although the number of sales is down significantly from last year, first-time homebuyers with limited funds welcome the lower competition. #realestatemarket #realestate #realestateagent #thefed #buyers #sellers #marketupdate #pnw #whatcomcounty #washingtonstate #rates #mortgagerates @sterlingbham
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I am SO pleased to announce the winner of our Summer Picnic Giveaway!! ✨😁✨🍷🧀🎉 A BIG #congratulations to our winner, we hope you love this amazing picnic backpack loaded with goodies at your favorite place to #picnic #boulevardpark🏞❤ #realestateagent #realestate #pnw #summer #bellingham #whatcomcounty #giveaway #wine #cheese
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Here's your Friday market update! We can see inventory improving as the market starts to settle down and is more balanced. We are seeing a month's supply of inventory now whereas we have only seen 2 weeks in the past couple of years. Typically, in a healthy market, we see anywhere from 4-7 months' supply for reference. In some areas, the median prices have gone down while Bellingham still had an increase in median price over May. #realestateagent #realestate #market #pnw #whatcomcounty #home
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Are you ready to embark on a journey that goes beyond the ordinary? At Sterling Real Estate Group, being a REALTOR® isn't just a job—it's a calling. We're more than intermediaries; we're relationship heroes who elevate the human side of real estate every single day. Opportunity Knocks! Join our Bellingham or Ferndale office as a Professional Real Estate Sales Broker. As the bridge between sellers and buyers, you'll not only market listings but also guide clients with expertise and care. If you're looking to grow your real estate career, this is the chance you've been waiting for! Why Choose Sterling? We provide more than a job; we offer a community of support and growth. 🌟 Mentorship Programs: Learn from the best in the industry. 📚 Comprehensive Training: Elevate your skills with weekly in-house training. 🚀 Cutting-edge Technology: Stay ahead with top-notch tools and marketing systems. 💼 Wealth Seminars: Build your financial future with expert advice. 🌆 Engaging Culture: Join a team that thrives on collaboration and positivity. 🎓 Educational Bonuses: Access clock hour classes and MLS forms training. 🏠 And Much More: Countless benefits await your journey with us. Your Responsibilities: 🤝 Mediate for successful transactions between sellers and buyers. 💼 Understand client needs and provide suitable solutions. 🏡 Develop strong local community relationships. 📊 Conduct property value analysis. 📈 Guide clients in marketing and property acquisition. What You Bring: 🌟 Sales Success: A proven track record is a plus. 🤝 People Skills: Excellent negotiation and empathy. 🎯 Results-focused: Trustworthy and driven to excel. 🚀 Autonomy: Work independently while selling effectively. 🚗 Mobility: Reliable transportation and valid driver's license. Rewards You Deserve: ✨ Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse and supportive team. 🛠️ Excellent Support: Benefit from robust systems and support. 🌈 Diversity: Embrace inclusivity in all aspects. ⏰ Flexible Part-time: Balance work and life. 💰 Lucrative Commissions: Earn between $60,000 to $95,000 (DOE). About Sterling Real Estate Group: We're not just another real estate company; we're a family-owned business committed to integrity and top-tier service. Our diverse team specializes in various aspects of real estate, ensuring personalized attention for every client. From luxury properties to commercial investments, we cover it all. Community-Driven Commitment: We believe in giving back! We're deeply rooted in our community and actively support local charities. Our impact goes beyond transactions; it's about making a positive change where we live and work. Join Us Today! Are you ready to be a part of a team that values integrity, diversity, and community impact? Choose Sterling Real Estate Group for your next step in the real estate world. Let's build success and give back together. Contact us now! 🏠🌟 360.756.0021 office 360.734.6479 cell

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What If The Appraisal Is Low? Step 31 to Selling Your Home

By Andi • 23 Mar, 2023

What if the appraisal is low? We have options! We can ask the Buyer to dispute. Questions? Contact us at andi@andidyer(dot)com or 360-734-6479. This content is not the product of the National Association of REALTORS®, and may not reflect NAR’s viewpoint or position on these topics and NAR does not verify the accuracy of the […] The post What If The Appraisal Is Low? Step 31 to Selling Your Home first appeared on Andi Dyer Real Estate.

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By Andi • 23 Mar, 2023

These 10 money- and time-saving steps can help you craft a winning bid. Cinematically speaking, this is the iconic moment — we’d forgive you if you imagined, say, putting a hand on your agent’s shoulder and whispering (in your best Vito Corleone) that you’re going to make them an offer they can’t refuse. In reality, […] The post Make An Offer Like A Boss first appeared on Andi Dyer Real Estate.