Dan Pittsenbarger

Ferndale is situated along the I5 corridor and is just 6 miles North of Bellingham and 13 miles South of the Canadian boarder. Ferndale has much to offer because of it's local attractions, Mount Baker, the San Juan Islands, the Nooksack River and with a population of just over 11,000, Ferndale maintains that "small town charm" that so many of us thought was lost.

If you've ever dreamed of owning an "old farm house" or new construction with a bit of land - Ferndale, Washington is the place for you!

Below you'll find the statistical information for the homes listed and sold in Ferndale:

Ferndale Home Listings

Month of Aug New Listings - 57 units in '08 to 45 units in '09 - Down 21.1%

YTD New Listings - 484 units in '08 to 425 units in '09 - Down 12.2%

Month of Aug Total Active Listings - 246 units in '08 to 235 units in '09 - Down 4.5%

Month of Aug Ave List Price - $435,747 in '08 to $404,169 in '09 - Down 7.2%

The YTD Average List Price - $427,016 in '08 to $394,124 in '09 - Down 7.7%

Month of Aug Median List Price - $367,725 in '08 to $349,000 in '09 - Down 5.1%

The YTD Median List Price - $369,000 in '08 to $339,000 in '09 - Down 8.1%

Average Days on Market - 95 days in '08 to 118 days in '09. - Up 24.2%

Ferndale Sold Homes

Month of Aug # of homes sold - 29 units in '08 to 24 units in '09 - Down 17.2%

YTD Number of Homes Sold - 193 units in '08 to 164 units in '09 - Down 15.0%

Month of Aug Ave Sold Price - $353,962 in '08 to $299,575 in '09 - Down 15.4%

YTD Average Sold Price - $308,058 in '08 to $291,455 in '09 - Down 5.4%

Month of Aug Med. Sold Price - $319,000 in '08 to $280,500 in '09 - Down 12.1%

YTD Med. Sold Price - $287,000 in '08 to $266,950 in '09 - Down 7.0%

Market time with from 108 days in '08 to 105 days in '09 - Down 2.8%

For more information regarding Real Estate in Ferndale, WA, please go to BellinghamHomeTour.com.

Sudden Valley is located along the shore of Lake Whatcom. This is a wooded neighborhood area with many hiking trails, parks and tot lots. Sudden Valley also offers a tennis courts, golfing, swimming pools, lake access, and many other amenities. Typically, you can get more house for your money in Sudden Valley than in Bellingham proper.

Here are the real estate stats for Sudden Valley:

Sudden Valley Active Listings

Month of Aug New Listings - 32 units in '08 to 21 units in '09 - Down 34.4%

YTD New Listings - 253 units in '08 to 208 units in '09 - Down 17.8%

Month of Aug Total Active Listings - 147 units in '08 to 103 units in '09 - Down 29.9%

Month of Aug Ave List Price - $347,550 in '08 to $326,714 in '09 - Down 6%

The YTD Average List Price - $350,315 in '08 to $337,655 in '09 - Down 3.6%

Month of Aug Median List Price - $319,900 in '08 to $285,500 in '09 - Down 10.8%

The YTD Median List Price - $325,000 in '08 to $294,000 in '09 - Down 9.5%

Average Days on Market - 113 days in '08 to 125 days in '09. - Up 10.6%

Sudden Valley Sold Homes

Month of Aug # of homes sold - 12 units in '08 to 12 units in '09 - No Change

YTD Number of Homes Sold - 90 units in '08 to 87 units in '09 - Down 3.3%

Month of Aug Ave Sold Price - $285,816 in '08 to $261,333 in '09 - Down 8.6%

YTD Average Sold Price - $273,907 in '08 to $251,233 in '09 - Down 8.3%

Month of Aug Med. Sold Price - $270,800 in '08 to $243,800 in '09 - Down 10.0%

YTD Med. Sold Price - $261,000 in '08 to $243,437 in '09 - Down 6.7%

Market time with from 105 days in '08 to 123 days in '09 - Up 17.2%

For more information about Sudden Valley real estate go to BellinghamHomeTour.com

Here are the Active and Sold year to date real estate stats for Bellingham Washington. These stats are based on homes sold through the NWMLS from year to date through 31 August 2009.

Active Listings

Month of Aug New Listings - 158 units in '08 to 153 units in '09 - Down 3.2%

YTD New Listings - 1,342 units in '08 to 1,196 units in '09 - Down 10.9%

Month of Aug Total Active Listings - 657 units in '08 to 553 units in '09 - Down 15.8%

Month of Aug Ave List Price - $529,208 in '08 to $525,119 in '09 - Down less than 1%

The YTD Average List Price - $504,746 in '08 to $528,813 in '09 - Up 4.8%

Month of Aug Median List Price - $395,000 in '08 to $389,900 in '09 - Down 1.3%

The YTD Median List Price - $379,950 in '08 to $399,900 in '09 - Up 5.3%

Average Days on Market - 110 days in '08 to 120 days in '09. - Up 9.1%

Bellingham Sold Homes

Month of Aug # of homes sold - 96 units in '08 to 87 units in '09 - Down 9.4%

YTD Number of Homes Sold - 663 units in '08 to 575 units in '09 - Down 13.3%

Month of Aug Ave Sold Price - $401,592 in '08 to $410,327 in '09 - Up 2.2%

YTD Average Sold Price - $370,921 in '08 to $346,363 in '09 - Down 6.6%

Month of Aug Med. Sold Price - $309,500 in '08 to $324,500 in '09 - Up 4.8%

YTD Med. Sold Price - $309,000 in '08 to $295,000 in '09 - Down 4.5%

Market time with from 99 days in '08 to 99 days in '09 - No Change

For more information regarding homes for sale in Bellingham go to BellinghamHomeTour.com.

Seems like anyone who's been in the real estate biz has had to deal with that question either directly asked of them or indirectly (when a buyer is waiting....for something..... prices to go down more...... a better interest rate....for the stars to be in proper alignment....something). So how do all of you answer the question?

My answer to the question is, "When you can." Life always changes, nothing stays the same. The data we have today, the situation we have today is all known - prices, interest rates, your health, your abilities, your liabilities etc etc. Three months from now - who knows. Will buying the real estate you are considering be a benefit to you and your family in one or more aspects. If so, and you are able to do it. Then do it. Now is the right time. With the "now" part not being tied to any specific date or market trend.

Bellingham Real Estate

Affordable decent housing is an on going issue which most communities are confronted with. For those looking for a new low maintenance home it can be a challenge to get a place for under $200K in the Bellingham Whatcom County area. Many folks look into the option of purchasing a manufactured home only to find out it can be difficult to find a lot to put it on. Mountian View Meadows in Everson (about 20 minutes from downtown Bellingham) has three fully serviced lots available for manufactured homes. These are large 10,000 sq.ft. lots within walking distance to groceries and schools. Prices range from $78,800 to $84,500. This small 4 lot plat backs up to the old Everson golf course so there's lots of open space and great views of the mountains and foot hills. So, if you've been looking for land to put a new manufactured home this may be your solution.

Oakwood Homes has a 1395 sq.ft. 3bed/2bath unit - the Firside 1 model - that's comes move in ready with all appliances, a 32" LCD HDTV with DVD player, and many other features for $78K.

Here's a link to some photos of the available lots: http://www.postlets.com/res/1968074

If you have any question feel free to contact me.

Bellingham Real Estate