Here's a recap of the Whatcom County condominium market for last week:Condominium - 13 Active Listings as of 1/25/22 at 10:30 am3 New Listings0 Contingent Listings8 Pended Listings5 Sold Listings $256,000 Median Active Listing Price5 Median Days on Market for Sold Listings$317 Median Price Per Square Foot for Sold Listings Have a great week! Heather Stevenson BROKERCELL 360.441.7120 01/25/2022

Here's a recap of the Whatcom County residential market for last week:Residential - 143 Active Listings as of 1/25/22 at 10:30 am34 New Listings5 Contingent Listings40 Pended Listings37 Sold Listings $615,000 Median Active Listing Price8 Median Days on Market for Sold Listings$315 Median Price Per Square Foot for Sold Listings Have a great week! Heather Stevenson BROKERCELL 360.441.7120 01/25/2022

Unit-Sales End the Year Strong; with Sales Prices Powering to another New High Level for Battle Ground WA Real Estate in December 2021 Battle Ground has closed out the year with a continued hot real estate market with prices rising at a 21%+ pace. The number of Unit's Sold was 13%+ higher (75 units) than last year; and ended the year with the Super Low 0.3 Month's worth of Inventory. Here are the highlights for this month's report: The 3-Month Moving Average Sales Price increased by approximately $22k and is now $625,650 which is 21.52% higher than last year; with the 12-Month Moving Average now at $584,763 or, 23.01% compared to last year.  The Inventory level for Resale Homes at any one time is now at a record low, 0.3 Month's of Supply.  Approximately 66 Pre-owned Homes closed this ... 01/25/2022

Greetings from Spokane WA. One of the " hottest" real estate markets in the USA.It was a very "tight" year for inventory (number of homes on the market ) vs number of active buyers.  All indications point to another record year predicted for 2022 for my home city of Spokane. People are relocating here from all over! #bethanninspokaneAs a life long resident of Spokane, I am not surprised people find my city amazing.If you would like a complimentary market analysis of your current home in the Spokane area, I would be happy to provide that, as it is truly a sellers market.If you would like to buy a home in Spokane or the greater Spokane area, I have been highly sucessful in landing a home for my buyers, even in the tough market!Here's to a wonderful 2022 for all, BethAnn Long RE/MAX Inland... 01/24/2022

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerEarn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others!Attributed to H. Jackson Brown Jr  Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2022, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 01/23/2022

For Sale4616 Steilacoom Blvd SWLakewood WA 98499$325,000NWMLS # 1867911 Good starter home or rental conveniently located near freeway, shopping, and JBLM. Cute two bedroom 1 bath house Large fenced backyard and storage shed off alley. Parking in rear of house. Steilacoom Boulevard just off Bridgeport Way. This house is a blank canvas for any new owner. Basement includes 2 bonus rooms and utilities. Close to downtown Lakewood and Colonial Center. Suitable and zoned for a home based business. Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2022, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohib... 01/22/2022

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerTo give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity!Attributed to Douglas Adams  Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2022, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 01/22/2022

Just Listed! Impressive Squak Mountain Home  Click here to access all photos. *Just Listed*    With gorgeous Cougar, Squak and Tiger Mountains just a stone’s throw away, this impressive home is a rare blend of incredible location, charming style and smart updates. Step inside and you can’t help but be captivated by the welcoming warmth of every handsome detail: a rustic wood-beam mantle, wood burning fireplace, charming brick accents, delightful tile work. There is so much personality throughout! The kitchen is a highlight, remodeled in 2019 with a cavernous stainless steel refrigerator/freezer, pro-style range, and beautiful finishes worth savoring. The expansive kitchen peninsula is the ultimate family gathering spot where the good times are sure to flow.   Outside, the generously siz... 01/20/2022

In a recent transaction, where the sellers relocated prior to closing, the escrow company needed the propane tanks' percentage reading. While out at the property I decided to make a quick video on how propane tank leases and propane tank levels typically work in a Washington real estate transaction. 01/20/2022

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerNever be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself!Attributed to Harvey Fierstein  Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2022, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 01/19/2022

Here's a recap of the Whatcom County condominium market for last week:Condominium - 17 Active Listings as of 1/18/22 at 9:30 am8 New Listings0 Contingent Listings7 Pended Listings6 Sold Listings $270,000 Median Active Listing Price5 Median Days on Market for Sold Listings$304 Median Price Per Square Foot for Sold Listings Have a great week! Heather Stevenson BROKERCELL 360.441.7120 01/18/2022

Here's a recap of the Whatcom County residential market for last week:Residential - 151 Active Listings as of 1/18/22 at 9:30 am33 New Listings5 Contingent Listings34 Pended Listings39 Sold Listings $549,000 Median Active Listing Price8 Median Days on Market for Sold Listings$323 Median Price Per Square Foot for Sold Listings Have a great week! Heather Stevenson BROKERCELL 360.441.7120 01/18/2022

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerGratitude paints little smiley faces on everything it touches!Attributed to Richelle E. Goodrich  Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2022, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 01/18/2022

Much Slower Unit Sales, with Slower-to-Stalled Price Rise for Vancouver WA in December 2021. As we complete the final month of the year we see typical slowing in Unit-Sales with Prices the softest we've seen in a long time; with extremely Record-Low Active Inventory. Mortgage rates remain moved up slightly to 3.10% Real estate Prices in Vancouver WA slowed their rise to less-than $3k above last month (up 15.58%+ year-over-year). Here are the highlights for this month: 435 Resale Residential Properties closed this month, which is 10 more (2.35%) compared to the same month last year; and 7 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend rose to a new high, and is now at $492,246, with a year-over-year gain of 15.58% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 17.40%.  Short Sale... 01/17/2022

For homes listed at $750k and above, Whatcom County has a shortage of inventory as pending sales outpaced new listings. The Whatcom County market remains competitive as 71% of new listings sold in the first 30 days. For more: http://whatcom.johnlscotthousingupdate.com/p/1For more stats per city: https://heatherstevenson.johnlscott.com/real-estate-statistics-for-whatcom-countyFor Bellingham stats and neighborhood videos: https://heatherstevenson.johnlscott.com/bellingham-real-estate-statisticsHeather Stevenson BROKERCELL 360.441.7120 01/17/2022

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerOne of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself!Attributed to Lucille Ball  Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2022, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 01/17/2022

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerMost of us would protest that of course we love our children without any strings attached. But what counts is how things look from the perspective of the children!Attributed to Alfie Kohn  Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2022, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 01/16/2022

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerYou change the past when you change the way you see it!Attributed to Alan Cohen  Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2022, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 01/15/2022

 Leavenworth home prices continued their meteoric rise throughout 2021.  The average single family home in Leavenworth sold for $819,000 in 2021 which is up 13% from $722,000. The median sales price in 2021 for Leavenworth is up to $705,000 from $620,000.Demand remained very high and supply was extremely low.  While making predictions during a global pandemic seems unwise, it seems likely that we will see similar conditions locally in 2022.For my full analysis, please the read the article posted on my Leavenworth real estate blog.2021 Leavenworth Home Prices   01/14/2022

5 Tips for Real Estate Business Planning Success Business planning is top of mind for most business leaders this time of year. Lofty goals, dedication and drive are commonplace, but what is going to get you to a new level of success is not looking forward, it is looking backward and analyzing what has room for improvement. In all my years of both selling real estate and now as a coach and trainer, there are common challenges that always doom a business plan and sabotages goals. Agents aren't consistent, they aren't leveraging their time, they don't track their money, they don't connect, and don't take enough time off. So before you look forward, I encourage you to take a good hard look at your 2021 and ask yourself the following questions: Are You Consistent Enough? Meaning, are you fo... 01/14/2022