October 24, 2008 at 11:04 am
· Filed under Uncategorized
Do Tribes Exist within the Real Estate Industry?
The concept of a Tribe in business is a term made famous by marketing guru Seth Godin. Seth believes that alliances and relationships are created in business for the mutual benefit of all parties. I pondered the concept of a ...
October 3, 2008 at 12:46 pm
· Filed under Investment Property
Over the last several years it has become increasingly difficult to find single family homes in Bellingham that produce positive cash flow. However, with the downturn in the real estate market there are now some opportunities to purchase these investments. Over the last year local real estate prices have fallen ...
September 9, 2008 at 11:39 am
· Filed under Market Update
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 ...
September 2, 2008 at 10:46 am
· Filed under Bellingham Condos, Fairhaven Condos
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 ...
July 30, 2008 at 9:37 am
· Filed under Market Update
What are the signs of a healthy real estate market?
One of the best signs of a healthy real estate market is number of months of inventory. The number of months of inventory will convey whether a real estate market is a buyer’s market, seller’s market, or balanced market. A balanced ...
May 10, 2008 at 6:59 am
· Filed under Market Update
I follow the Bellingham real estate market very closely. As I was looking through the new homes that came on the market this morning, I was overwhelmed by the number of new homes priced way too high. The real estate market has begun to pick ...
May 3, 2008 at 12:47 pm
· Filed under Bellingham Condos
7 Things to Consider When Buying Condos in Bellingham
1. Parking - Most condos offer underground parking or assigned cover parking. Typically the parking will be assigned in condominiums without covered parking. ...
April 24, 2008 at 12:45 pm
· Filed under Bellingham Foreclosures
Bellingham Foreclosures & Short Sales
There is a common misperception about foreclosures and short sales that has been spreading like wildfire. It is a fact that short sales and foreclosures have been increasing at a national and local level. It is NOT a fact that short sales and foreclosures are the ...
April 23, 2008 at 1:09 pm
· Filed under Uncategorized
I am Ryan Martin and I have been selling real estate in Bellingham Washington for the last 6 years. During this time I have been successful selling homes when the market goes up and when the market goes down. Despite the recent down turn in national real estate, Bellingham ...