Blaine, WA

The following is a quick analysis of the Blaine real estate market.

• There are currently 255 homes for sale.
• Homes are priced from $89,900- $2,950,000
• Average Asking Price $459,644 Days on Market: 149 days
• Median Asking Price $349,000 Days on Market: 117 days
• Homes sold in September: 34
• Average Listing Price $254,942
• Average Sold Price $245,642 Days on Market 149
• Median Listing Price $228,490
• Median Sold Price $225,00 Days on Market: 66
• Homes Pending this week: 8 Total Homes Pending: 60

• Average Sales Price September 2008: $272,587
• Median Sales Price September 2008: $223,000
• Sold in September 2008: 22

The Average Sales price is down 9.8% compared to September 08 and up 11.0% compared to last month August 09.

The Median Sales prices is down 0.8% compared to September 08 and up 2.3% compared to last month August 09.

The number of sales is up by 12 to September 08 and is up by 9 compared to last month August 09.

Condo Analysis for Blaine/Birch Bay

• Currently Active Listings: 94
• Price range of active listings - $24,900 - $1,249,000
• Average List Price $340,511 Days on Market: 213
• Median List Price $232,250 Days on Market: 166
• Sold in September: 3
• Average Listing Price $278,267
• Average Sold Price $259,667 Days on Market: 115
• Median Listing Price $199,950
• Median Sold Price $189,000 Days on Market: 119
• Condos Pending this week: 2 Total Condos Pending: 18

• Average Sales Price September 2008: $249,900
• Median Sales Price September 2008: $249,900
• Sold in September 2008: 1

Interest rates are still extremely low and there are some great values in the Bellingham market right now. You might want to take a look at what it would cost you to purchase one of these homes at today's rates. You might be surprised at what your monthly payments would be, maybe less than your paying for rent right now if you are renting a comparable sized house.

There is only a short window of opportunity left for the First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit of $8,000 available to anyone who hasn't owned a home in the past 3 years. You might want to talk to your banker to see what you can afford.

If you have any questions or want to see any Bellingham Property feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981

The following is a quick analysis of the Blaine real estate market.

• There are currently 272 homes for sale.
• Homes are priced from $89,900- $6,995,000
• Average Asking Price $513,041 Days on Market: 135 days
• Median Asking Price $382,500 Days on Market: 80 days
• Homes sold in June: 22
• Average Listing Price $312,468
• Average Sold Price $296,115 Days on Market 67
• Median Listing Price $229,495
• Median Sold Price $226,050 Days on Market: 33
• Homes Pending this week: 8 Total Homes Pending: 66

• Average Sales Price June 2008: $245,945
• Median Sales Price June 2008: $226,130
• Sold in June 2008: 23

The Average Sales price is down 20.3% compared to June 08 and up 6.1% compared to last month May 09.

The Median Sales prices is down 20.8% compared to June 08 and down 10.1% compared to last month May 09.

The number of sales is down by 9 or 39% to June 08 and is up by 3 or 27.3% compared to last month May 09.

Condo Analysis for Blaine/Birch Bay

• Currently Active Listings: 124
• Price range of active listings - $20,000 - $1,249,000
• Average List Price $339,273 Days on Market: 168
• Median List Price $283,930 Days on Market: 148
• Sold in June: 4
• Average Listing Price $169,540
• Average Sold Price $153,250 Days on Market: 214
• Median Listing Price $92.250
• Median Sold Price $79,000 Days on Market: 208
• Condos Pending this week: 2 Total Condos Pending: 11

The following is a quick analysis of the Blaine real estate market.

• There are currently 283 homes for sale.
• Homes are priced from $88,000- $6,995,000
• Average Asking Price $508,735 Days on Market: 135 days
• Median Asking Price $375,000 Days on Market: 79 days
• Homes sold in May: 14
• Average Listing Price $199,927
• Average Sold Price $196,000 Days on Market 112
• Median Listing Price $184,900
• Median Sold Price $179,000 Days on Market: 15
• Homes Pending this week: 8 Total Homes Pending: 44

• Average Sales Price May 2008: $245,945
• Median Sales Price May 2008: $226,130
• Sold in May 2008: 23

The Average Sales price is down 20.3% compared to May 08 and up 6.1% compared to April 09.

The Median Sales prices is down 20.8% compared to May 08 and down 10.1% compared to April 09.

The number of sales is down by 9 or 39% to May 08 and is up by 3 or 27.3% compared to last month April 09.

Condo Analysis for Blaine/Birch Bay

• Currently Active Listings: 102
• Price range of active listings - $24,900 - $1,249,000
• Average List Price $348,722 Days on Market: 182
• Median List Price $300,000 Days on Market: 154
• Sold in April : 2
• Average Listing Price $234,450
• Average Sold Price $219,138 Days on Market: 230
• Median Listing Price $234,450
• Median Sold Price $219,138 Days on Market: 230
• Condos Pending this week: 0 Total Condos Pending: 4

It is pretty amazing looking at these numbers, the number of Blaine condo sales are pretty small, skewing the numbers as they have been the past few months.

Friday is here and it is Memorial Day weekend in the northwest. So, what are you going to do?

If you haven't taken in the NCAA Men's Division II golf championship at Loomis Trail Golf Course in Blaine, WA this past week, you've still got some time left to head north to Blaine and Loomis Trail Golf Course. They should still be out finishing up around 6:30 tonight...and it is not getting dark until around 8:30. So, you still have time. Best part is that this is all free! This has been happening all week (ends tonight) and we should find out final scoring tonight about 6:30 to 7:00.

Okay, how about Saturday and Sunday? Weather report says it is going to be beautiful all the holiday weekend. Maybe you should consider the Ski To Sea. This yearly celebration could keep you going all weekend. The races, parades, even after hours. If you want to plan out a Ski To Sea weekend, my suggestion would be to go to: www.SkiToSea.com

Want a kinder, gentler type of weekend? How about Birch Bay State Partk? This park might be small. but is one of the most beautiful beaches and parks around. Walk the beaches, enjoy the sunsets, ducks, eagles, put your toes in the water. After you finish drive into Birch Bay and enjoy the restaurants and shops. For information on Birch Bay State Park and other parks go to: www.Parks.Wa.Gov.com

Want to watch the the sun go down and the lights of White Rock,Canada light up? After you finish walking the beaches, head a few minutes north to Semiahmoo. Drive all the way across the spit until you are at the Semiahmoo Resort. Park your car, grab a blanket and walk to the north side of spit. Get settled in and watch the sun go down while the lights of White Rock, Canada begin to twinkle. If you get a little chill, go to the Resort, they have a great restaurant and coffee shop.

I hope you enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!