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The Big Dark (Welcome to the Pacific Northwest)
New to Bellingham? Here's how locals survive (and thrive) through the Pacific Northwest's darkest months, from fitness studios to winter festivals.
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2025 Q2 Market Analysis
New listings surged 26% year-over-year while closed sales hit their lowest point in a decade. What the numbers mean for buyers and sellers in Whatcom County.
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2025 Q1 Market Analysis
Sales activity remains at historic lows while new listings surged 30%. For every 3 homes that closed, 1 was pulled from the market unsold.
Nooksack WRIA 1 Water Adjudication: An Overview
Thousands of Whatcom County households received court notifications about water rights. Here's what the adjudication process means for property owners.
Housing Market Outlook (February 2025)
Mortgage rates remain volatile between 6.9%–7.26%. Bellingham median prices are 61% higher than 2019. Here's what that means for your next move.
2024 Housing Market Report
Our fifth annual report: a snapshot of Whatcom County in 2024, how it compares to the 2020–2022 cycle, and projections from local financial professionals.
Market Updates
2025 Q2 Market Analysis
New listings surged 26% year-over-year while closed sales hit their lowest point in a decade. What the numbers mean for buyers and sellers in Whatcom County.
2025 Q1 Market Analysis
Sales activity remains at historic lows while new listings surged 30%. For every 3 homes that closed, 1 was pulled from the market unsold.
Housing Market Outlook (February 2025)
Mortgage rates remain volatile between 6.9%–7.26%. Bellingham median prices are 61% higher than 2019. Here's what that means for your next move.
2024 Housing Market Report
Our fifth annual report: a snapshot of Whatcom County in 2024, how it compares to the 2020–2022 cycle, and projections from local financial professionals.
Year in Review: 2023 Housing Market Report
Our fourth annual report covering Whatcom County by quarter, median sales prices by area, and a decade of historical pricing context.
Buying Guides
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My First Year as a Homeowner
Maintenance surprises, financial realities, and lifestyle adjustments: an honest look at what the first twelve months of homeownership actually look like.
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REALTORS®, Agents and Brokers
Not all agents are REALTORS®. Here's the difference between licensees, brokers, and agents, and why we chose to drop our NAR membership.
Community Stories
Nooksack WRIA 1 Water Adjudication: An Overview
Thousands of Whatcom County households received court notifications about water rights. Here's what the adjudication process means for property owners.
Why the Bellingham Real Estate Company?
Over half of our 217 home closings came from the local market. Here are six reasons we put Bellingham in our name.
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Nonprofit November: BAAY!
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth teaches confidence, character, and creativity to 1,400 kids through theater, dance, music, and visual arts.
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Nonprofit November: The AIROW Project
Developing adaptive and inclusive recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities across Bellingham since 2020.
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Nonprofit November: Northwest Youth Services
Serving Bellingham since 1976 and reaching over 1,700 young people in 2022, working to dismantle systems that perpetuate youth homelessness.
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Nonprofit November: Make.Shift Art Space
An all-ages gallery, music venue, affordable studios, and KZAX 94.9 FM, where 'art is essential, music is life, and weirdos are always welcome.'
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