About Bellingham's Barkley

The year ended on the down side...no surprise there!

Our local sales volume is still down. No question about it! On average about 30% down from this time last year.

Barkley area has a historically low inventory right now. With 109 homes sold in the last 6 months and only 69 homes on the market, one would think it was a sellers market in the Barkley area!

However, already this month things are picking up! Buyers are coming off the fences. Low rates, tax incentives, great prices...the perfect storm for buying real estate!

If you are thinking about selling, and your home value is under $300,000 now is the time to get out there. $275-$300,000 is the magic range for rural housing and 1st time home buyer funding. The only sources left for 100% financing! Buyers who qualify but don't have the 20% down are looking to these programs to help them get into a home of their own.

If you would like more in depth information, stats specific to your neighborhood, or 100% financing information just send us an email. These stats are for residential only, provided by the NWMLS

Scotty Browns, which has already been shortened to Scotty B's by the locals, is the newest dining choice in the Barkley area.

There have been reviews ranging from "fabulous" to "okay." I do know that one of the day time cooks is absolutely fantastic! Ty Cook. Yes, one of my many sons! And with a last name like that you have to be good!

Scotty Browns is a Canadian chain. Our Barkley location is their first venture across the border. Brilliant move I predict. With big screen TVs, a bar and bar tenders johnny on the spot, you can only imagine the fun you can have there!

The menu is some what of a mix...something for everyone!

You will find this great addition to Barkley, at 3101 Newmarket St - North side of Barkley Blvd, on the corner!

Bellingham Public Library opened its first new branch in 84 years with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Barkley Branch on Saturday, September 13 .

The 1,400 square foot branch has been generously donated by the Barkley Company, who constructed and outfitted the space as a library and have given it to the Library rent-free for 42 months. The Barkley Branch will have 4 public Internet workstations in addition to WiFi access, a browsing collection of library materials, and holds pickup and drop off capabilities. The library will hold children's story times on Saturdays beginning in October.

The new Barkley Branch will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The second annual Haggen Bike Show will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Meridian Street Haggen in Barkely Village.

Motorcyclists will compete for prizes in five categories: best of show, best classic, best cruser, best custom and best sport bike. Registration is $10, and lasts until the day of the event.

The Bike show and barbecue during it are fundraisers for the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, a nonprofit that provides patient care, therapy, medical equipment and other supplies to patients with advanced illnesses.

image courtesy of flickr.com by custom motorcycles

Our Kitchen is Your Kitchen!
Because you want your cake...and time to eat it too!
They are not just another Bellingham bakery. At Our Kitchen Is Your Kitchen you will find homemade desserts that you would make at home, if you had the time. They offer the space, ingredients and equipment for you to design and decorate your own cakes and cookies. Send your own recipe and they will make it for your special occasion. Bring your kids in to decorate holiday cookies, have birthday parties or treat yourself to a class on decorating with all the latest techniques. Best of all...you don't have to clean up when you are done.
They offer the highest quality ingredients and a mind-blowing assortment of decorations so that you can create and decorate your own masterpiece. Or...call ahead and they will do it for you.

You may also want to stop by and treat yourself while you are running errands or being a chauffeur