Archive for September, 2008

9 Economic Factors that Support an Upturn in the Washington State Real Estate Market

1.    The weak US dollar is positive for WA State because it makes exports cheaper and Washington State is the 3rd largest exporter in the US.
2.    Washington State is a strong business to business provider and will be the last hit and last to come out of a slowdown of the US economy. Microsoft is currently going gangbusters!
3.    Wage inflation is outpacing price inflation 7% to 5%.
4.    The weak US dollar is dramatically slowing employment outsourcing to India.
5.    Washington State has a negative net migration. (Positive population growth)
6.    Seattle has the lowest CAP rates on apartments in the US.
7.    Forbes “Seattle best location for real estate investment”
8.    Negative press in other areas of the country may become a self-fulfilling prophecy in Washington State.
9.    While the economy is really ugly in Miami, Arizona, Las Vegas and parts of South California Bellingham and Seattle are among the top 3.

Fairhaven Condos Purchasing Guide ~ The Fairhaven Lifestyle

Guide to Purchasing Fairhaven Condos

Fairhaven is a popular historical neighborhood located at the south end of Bellingham. Fairhaven is an ideal location for single individuals, young couples with busy lifestyles and retirees looking to downsize. Amenities that make Fairhaven appealing include; the nightlife and clubs, a wide range of dining options and friendly neighbors. In Fairhaven there are over 26 restaurants, 40 sidewalk boutiques and 17 health & beauty salons within just a few blocks.

There are also several parks including the Village Green, Boulevard Park and Fairhaven Park all within walking distance of downtown Fairhaven. For the travelers, the Greyhound bus station and Amtrak train station are located at the west end of Fairhaven. Amtrak is a great way to travel to Vancouver, BC or Seattle to catch your favorite sporting or cultural event. Fairhaven is also home to the Alaskan ferry, which travels to Ketchikan Alaska on a weekly schedule.

If you know that Fairhaven is the place to live it is time to find the right place. Below is a list of all current condos in Fairhaven. Click on the Condo’s name to see what is currently available in each building. Here is the list of the 9 condominium buildings located in the core of Fairhaven. Harris Square, Fairhaven Square, Larrabee condos, Judson Plaza, Fairhaven Heights, The Waldron, The Young, Fairhaven Gardens and Creekside Estates. In addition, there are two condos located over Village Books.

(1) Harris Square ~ Built in 2005, 88 Total Units, 3 Buildings with 28 units each, Elevators, Secure parking garage. (A) 910 Harris St , (B) 960 Harris St and (C) 1310 10th Street.

Available Harris Square Condos: Harris Square A | Harris Square B | Harris Square C

(2) Fairhaven Square ~ Built in 2004, 30 total units, elevator, Secure parking garage, 10’ ceiling height, 1224 Harris St.

Available Fairhaven Square Condos

(3) Larrabee condos ~ Built in 2003, 10 total units, Natural gas heat, Secure parking garage, 10’ ceilings. 1001 Larrabee Street.

Available Larrabee Condos

(4) Judson Plaza ~ Built in 1991, 10 total units, Loft Style condos, Secure parking garage. 1201 11th Street.

Available Judson Plaza Condos

(5) Fairhaven Heights ~ Built in 2005, 4 units, Secure parking garage, elevator, air conditioning. 2 Bed, 2 Bath units. 1301 Mill Ave.

Available Fairhaven Heights Condos

(6) The Waldron ~ Built in 2007, 6 units, 2 car garage within the secure parking garage, secure elevator, air conditioning. 2 Bed, 2 Bath luxury units. 1314 twelfth Street.

Available Waldron Condos

(7) The Young ~ Built in 2007, 14 total units, Secure parking garage, high ceilings, crown molding, elevator, air conditioning. 1101 McKenzie Avenue

Available Young Condos

(8) Fairhaven Gardens ~ Built in 2005, 21 total units, Secure parking garage, elevator

Available Fairhaven Gardens Condos

(9) Creekside Estates ~ 28 Total Units, 3 Buildings with 8 condos & 1 building with 4 condos, Natural gas, 3 buildings with elevators, Secure parking garage & individual garages.

Available Creekside Estates Condos

Ryan Martin specializes in selling Farihaven condos. If you have any further questions about buying or selling a condo in Fairhaven, call or e-mail Ryan with your questions.

Ryan A. Martin

Cell: 360-319-0040

e-mail: Ryan (at) SolutionsTeam.net