Dan Pittsenbarger

Every year in Nov Whatcom County auctions off a variety of properties that are being foreclosed on for unpaid taxes. There are pros & cons to purchasing property on the court house stairs whether it be a tax foreclosure sale or the weekly foreclosure sales that take place every Friday on the court house stairs in downtown Bellingham. The Whatcom County Tax Foreclosure sale includes homes, condos and land. The highest percentage of properties on this year's list is vacant land. If you are looking for a great deal on a Bellingham or Whatcom County home, condo or land for sale then the 2009 Tax sale may be interest to you. Here's a link to this year's properties currently up for bid. Property List for 2009 Tax Sale.

Be sure to contact your real estate agent to help you make sure any properties you purchase at a foreclosure sale and/or auction and in fact a good deal and free of hidden strings.

Dan is happy to help you with your Bellingham Real Estate needs and/or questions.

If you are looking for a ski chalet or a place to live year round at the base of Mount Baker this is for you. You are surrounded by beautiful forest, farm-land and mountain meadows & valleys before you begin your ascent up Mt. Baker. Which ever you prefer there are beautiful homes available for seasonal or year-round living each with fanstic views of nature and mountain living!

Homes listed in the areas of Acme, Deming, Maple Falls and Glacier:

Month of Aug New Listings - 43 units in '08 to 30 units in '09 - Down 30.2

YTD New Listings - 253 units in '08 to 247 units in '09 - Down 2.4%

Month of Aug Total Active Listings - 148 units in '08 to 167 units in '09 - Up 12.8%

Month of Aug Ave List Price - $282,666 in '08 to $249,493 in '09 - Down 11.7%

The YTD Average List Price - $304,438 in '08 to $258,723 in '09 - Down 15.0%

Month of Aug Median List Price - $202,450 in '08 to $169,900 in '09 - Down 16.1%

The YTD Median List Price - $219,500 in '08 to $194,900 in '09 - Down 11.2%

Average Days on Market - 118 days in '08 to 137 days in '09. - Up 16.1%

Homes sold in the area Acme, Deming, Maple Falls and Glacier

Month of Aug # of homes sold - 14 units in '08 to 14 units in '09 - No Change

YTD Number of Homes Sold - 85 units in '08 to 68 units in '09 - Down 20%

Month of Aug Ave Sold Price - $171,022 in '08 to $143,836 in '09 - Down 15.9%

YTD Average Sold Price - $190,121 in '08 to $153,793 in '09 - Down 19.1%

Month of Aug Med. Sold Price - $158,400 in '08 to $132,500 in '09 - Down 16.3%

YTD Med. Sold Price - $170,000 in '08 to $129,350 in '09 - Down 23.9%

Market time with from 97days in '08 to 92 days in '09 - Down 5.2%

For more information on Real Estate Statistics in Acme, Deming, Maple Falls and Glacier, please go to BellinghamHomeTour.com

Of the three, Everson is the larger town yet only hosts a population of 2000 plus. The town of Nooksack and Sumas each have a population of about 1000 plus. If you search on-line, you'll find mention that Sumas was originally established as a trading post in 1850! Charm and peacefulness abounds in this area yet this valley is fertile and productive as evidenced in it's dairy farms, fruit orchards and berry fields, all of which all play an important part of the economy.

If you've had a hankering for farm living - this valley is the place for you! There are large and mini-farms alike. You can find a 1920's farm house, new construction or purchase a farm as a business opportunity.

Homes listed in the area of Everson, Nooksack and Sumas:

Month of Aug New Listings - 14 units in '08 to 14 units in '09 - No Change

YTD New Listings - 167 units in '08 to 138 units in '09 - Down 17.4%

Month of Aug Total Active Listings - 93 units in '08 to 72 units in '09 - Down 22.6%

Month of Aug Ave List Price - $381,778 in '08 to $291,500 in '09 - Down 23.6%

The YTD Average List Price - $349,566 in '08 to $290,981 in '09 - Down 16.8%

Month of Aug Median List Price - $299,000 in '08 to $262,400 in '09 - Down 12.2%

The YTD Median List Price - $271,329 in '08 to $255,000 in '09 - Down 6.0%

Average Days on Market - 94 days in '08 to 131 days in '09. - Up 39.4%

Homes sold in the area of Everson, Nooksack and Sumas:

Month of Aug # of homes sold - 6 units in '08 to 9 units in '09 - Up 50%

YTD Number of Homes Sold - 69 units in '08 to 56 units in '09 - Down 18.8%

Month of Aug Ave Sold Price - $244,108 in '08 to $223,761 in '09 - Down 8.3%

YTD Average Sold Price - $281,252 in '08 to $233,197 in '09 - Down 17.1%

Month of Aug Med. Sold Price - $227,500 in '08 to $217,000 in '09 - Down 4.6%

YTD Med. Sold Price - $239,900 in '08 to $212,475 in '09 - Down 11.4%

Market time with from 100 days in '08 to 84 days in '09 - Down 16%

For more information on real estate statistics in Everson, Nooksack and Sumas, please go to BellinghamHomeTour.com

For a touch of dutch, you'll want to live in Lynden, Washington! Fall in love with it's quaint countryside, dairy and produce farms. You'll feel transported to another place yet you'll stay connected because Lynden has much to offer everyone. You'll find a variety of shopping areas, excellent golf courses, numerous restaurants, playgrounds for this kids, beautiful parks, ball fields, special event facilities, campgrounds, and our very own County Fair!

Here are the real Estate statistics for Lynden, Washington:

Lynden homes listed:

Month of Aug New Listings - 29 units in '08 to 37 units in '09 - Up 27.6%

YTD New Listings - 286 units in '08 to 253 units in '09 - Down 11.5%

Month of Aug Total Active Listings - 152 units in '08 to 159 units in '09 - Up 4.6%

Month of Aug Ave List Price - $402,183 in '08 to $394,044 in '09 - Down 13.2%

The YTD Average List Price - $415,994 in '08 to $382,072 in '09 - Down 8.1%

Month of Aug Median List Price - $349,975 in '08 to $350,000 in '09 - Up Less than 1%

The YTD Median List Price - $350,000 in '08 to $349,900 in '09 - Down Less than 1%

Average Days on Market - 114 days in '08 to 130 days in '09. - Up 14.0%

Lynden homes sold:

Month of Aug # of homes sold - 11 units in '08 to 10 units in '09 - Down 9.1%

YTD Number of Homes Sold - 131 units in '08 to 94 units in '09 - Down 28.2%

Month of Aug Ave Sold Price - $284,536 in '08 to $311,670 in '09 - Up 9.5%

YTD Average Sold Price - $322,564 in '08 to $283,744 in '09 - Down 12.0%

Month of Aug Med. Sold Price - $255,000 in '08 to $292,500 in '09 - Up 14.7%

YTD Med. Sold Price - $282,000 in '08 to $267,350 in '09 - Down 5.2%

Market time with from 127 days in '08 to 120 days in '09 - Down 5.5%

For more information on Lynden Real Estate statistics, please go to BellinghamHomeTour.com.

Blaine, Washington is known as the Peace Arch City and is nicely situated on the banks of Drayton Harbor. Vancouver, BC is just a hop, skip and a jump over the boarder 35 miles and to the South 110 miles is beautiful Seattle. Just to the south in Blaine, you'll find the seaside community of Birch Bay and to the east of town, Blaine offers farm land, residential homes and mimi-farms.

Below are the real estate statictics for Blaine/Birch Bay:

Blaine and Birch Bay homes listed:

Month of Aug New Listings - 61 units in '08 to 49 units in '09 - Down 19.7%

YTD New Listings - 537 units in '08 to 464 units in '09 - Down 13.5%

Month of Aug Total Active Listings - 328 units in '08 to 276 units in '09 - Down 15.9%

Month of Aug Ave List Price - $473,193 in '08 to $499,914 in '09 - Up 5.6%

The YTD Average List Price - $470,169 in '08 to $495,292 in '09 - Up 5.3%

Month of Aug Median List Price - $337,000 in '08 to $364,500 in '09 - Up 8.2%

The YTD Median List Price - $329,900 in '08 to $349,000 in '09 - Up 5.8%

Average Days on Market - 129 days in '08 to 142 days in '09. - Up 10%

Blaine and Birch Bay homes sold:

Month of Aug # of homes sold - 32 units in '08 to 21 units in '09 - Down 34.4%

YTD Number of Homes Sold - 191 units in '08 to 151 units in '09 - Down 20.9%

Month of Aug Ave Sold Price - $296,403 in '08 to $242,584 in '09 - Down 18.2%

YTD Average Sold Price - $277,524 in '08 to $270,519 in '09 - Down 2.5%

Month of Aug Med. Sold Price - $254,500 in '08 to $220,000 in '09 - Down 13.6%

YTD Med. Sold Price - $250,000 in '08 to $215,000 in '09 - Down 14%

Market time with from 110 days in '08 to 123 days in '09 - Up 11.8%

For more information on Blaine and/or Birch Bay Real Estate, please go to BellinghamHomeTour.com.