Inventory, pricing trends, and current housing conditions across Bellingham and Whatcom County.Data source: NWMLS. This March 2026 housing report is written by Jolene Baijot, a Bellingham real estate agent with over 25 years of experience tracking pricing patterns and buyer demand across Bellingham and surrounding Whatcom County communities, including Lake Whatcom, Lake Samish, Fairhaven, South Continue Reading
Skagit County Real Estate | March 2026 Market Report
Inventory, pricing trends, and current conditions across Skagit and Bellingham / Whatcom County. This March 2026 housing report is written by Jolene Baijot, a Skagit County real estate agent tracking pricing trends, neighborhood-level shifts, and buyer demand across Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, and Sedro-Woolley. March provides a clear view of how the Skagit County housing market is Continue Reading
February 2026 Housing Market Update for Bellingham and Whatcom County
Bellingham Real Estate Agent | February 2026 Market Report & Housing Update Inventory, pricing trends, and current conditions across Bellingham and Whatcom County This February 2026 housing report is written by Jolene Baijot, a Bellingham real estate agent with over 25 years of experience tracking neighborhood-level market trends across Bellingham, Lake Whatcom, Edgemoor, Fairhaven, and Continue Reading
Whatcom County Housing Market Update | August 2025
The Whatcom County real estate market is entering a new season. After years of fast-paced appreciation and limited supply, buyers and sellers are finding a healthier balance in 2025. August’s numbers from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) show more homes coming to market, steady buyer interest, and prices that remain strong. This update covers four key areas: Bellingham, Ferndale, Continue Reading
Selling Your Home in Bellingham WA | For Serious Sellers
How Do You Sell a Home in Bellingham? Selling a home in Bellingham requires accurate pricing from day one, strong online exposure, and strategic timing. Spring consistently brings the highest buyer demand, especially in neighborhoods like Edgemoor, South Hill, Fairhaven, and Barkley Village. However, homes positioned correctly can sell successfully year-round. As of early 2026, median home Continue Reading
Comparing The Cost Of Living In Bellingham Versus Seattle
As a real estate agent, I'm frequently asked about the differences in the cost of living between Bellingham and Seattle. Both are located in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, offering distinct lifestyles and attractions, each with its financial considerations. Housing Costs Let's start with housing—the cornerstone of living expenses. Seattle has experienced a sharp increase in real estate Continue Reading
10 Ways To Prepare Your House For Sale During The Summer Months
If you're planning to put your house up for sale during the summer, there are several things you can do to ensure that the process goes smoothly and quickly. Below are ten ways to prepare your house for sale in the summer: 1. Declutter and clean your house: Start by decluttering and deep cleaning your home. This will help your home look more spacious, organized, and inviting to potential Continue Reading
Nine Steps To Staging Your Home To Sell
When selling your home, staging is crucial. Here are some tips to effectively stage your Bellingham / Whatcom County home: 1. Focus on one focal point: The living room should have one main feature: a fireplace, a beautiful view, a bookshelf, or a large wall for art. If you have too many features competing for attention, it can be overwhelming for potential buyers. So, choose one aspect and make Continue Reading
The Heart Of The Home Is The Kitchen
If you’re like most North Americans, you spend a lot of time in your kitchen. And actually, that’s true all over the world. So it should be no surprise that one of the rooms that buyers are most interested in when house hunting is – you guessed it! – the kitchen. Selling Given the importance of this room, if you’re considering selling your home it’s important to do everything possible to Continue Reading
Top Questions Home Sellers Ask
Are you selling your home? Deciding to sell your home is a significant milestone that necessitates a lot of preparation and planning. Regardless of where you are in the process, it is critical to understand everything you can about the real estate market and how to entice potential buyers before putting your home up for sale. The Top 10 Questions Below Selling a home can be an overwhelming Continue Reading