Below is a summary of  Lynden, Wa home prices and sales activity for 2011. The first table shows the what homes sellers in Lynden were asking for, list prices. The second table shows what they actually sold for.     Area 885 – Lynden Active Listings Month of Dec New Listings – 8 units in ’11 vs 17 units in ’10 – Down 52.9 % YTD New Listings – 365 units in ’11 vs 360 units in ’10 – Up 1.4% Month of Dec Total Active Listings – 117 units in ’11 vs 120 units in ’10 – Down 2.5% Month of Dec Ave List Price - $336,827 in ’11 vs $348,806 in ’10 – Down 3.4% The YTD Average List Price - $333,080 in ’11vs $355,018 in ’10 – Down 6.2% Month of Dec Median List Price - $300,000 in ’11 vs $288,900 in ’10 – Up 3.8% The YTD Median List Price - $294,950 in ’11 vs $314,950 in ’10 – Down 6.4% Average Days o... 02/05/2012

Lots of snow removal going on in Lynden WA,    DigLynden Tractor and Tree Service is on it!  Having a mid-size tractor allows us to get into tight parking lots in Lynden WA, and gives us the power and speed to get the job done fast.   We do complete snow removal. Including: parking lots, and side-walks.   Call for pricing and availability:  360-318-9795       This is a great website about snow plow equipment     Snow plow GPS technology replaces lawn chairs - ya know? Posted by SPN on January 16, 2012 at 11:45pm in Municipal News & Issues View Discussions Complaints about street plowing come with the first snow and often last much longer than the storm. In Bethlehem, even with an army of 48 plows, snow inevitably finds holes in the operation. During heavy storms, streets turn white aga... 01/17/2012

Fantastic light a bright 3 bedroom condo in Heritage Park. Nice open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Utility room off the kitchen. Full Details http://www.ihomesourceteam.com/listing/mlsid/185/propertyid/307904/syndicated/1/cgltguid/3441B94D-94CB-44A8-B0AD-132197818A06/?ts=crg Listing Courtesy of Christine Farkas, Keller Williams Western Realty 01/12/2012

Wow! Despite what's happening in most parts of the country and Whatcom County for that matter, the real estate market in Lynden WA is doing very well in 2010. Especially when you look at the Sold numbers below as "Sold" data is where the rubber meets the road. The Year to Date (YTD) numbers for 2010 as of the end of the 3rd Quarter are pretty good for Lynden WA. The number of residential units sold is actually up 33.9% for 2010 over 2009. And the month of Sept units sold is up 13.3% over the month of Sept 2009. The September Average Sold Price in Lynden is up 6.7% over Sept 2009 and the YTD Average Sold price is up 1.2% for the year as of the end of the 3rd Quarter. Which is not a huge increase but it's up rather than down. Below are the actual numbers for the active listings follow by ... 12/14/2010

A special treat for those music enthusiast who enjoy the worship of Christ in song and heart.   The Lynden Choral Society brings Handel's Messiah. The singing of Handel's Messiah will be at the 1st Christian Reformed Church located at 1010 Front St., Lynden There is an opportunity for two event times: December 3rd, 7:00 pm and Saturday December 4th, 3:00 pm If you have any questions please call Michael (360) 305-5467 or Ethan (360) 410-8537 The cost of the event is donation only, and proceeds are going to benefit Jessica Walters Here is some of the news about Jessica: Bike Event in Blaine Article in The Northern Light                                                                                                                        11/18/2010

Store anything from your boat to RV or other toys in these fantastic storage units. Features of these insulated condominium storage units include plumbing for natural gas, separate metering for power, a 60 AMP panel, and a natural gas heater option. Units measure 16x45 with 12x14 overhead doors. Fenced & gated complex features an RV dump site and prep area.View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here:http://www.home4investment.com/listing.aspx?ListingID=8416247&req=1 Superior search engine for MLS. Search by city, year built, square footage or any other detail. You will see multiple listingPhotos, satellite image, full MLS descriptions and Zillow pricing estimates. See how easy this is. Search in Lynden and all surrounding areas.Keller Williams Western Realty - 3800 Byron Ave Suite 148,... 09/30/2010

  Hi my name is Tim Bento and I have provided tree service in the Lynden and Whatcom County areas since 2005.  Fully licensed, insured and bonded DigLynden Tractor and Tree Service provides complete tractor and tree removal services including: Call 360.318.9795to schedule a free estimate     Lynden is wonderful town with plenty of beautiful trees.              Consider investing a few dollars dead wooding your     firs and cedars.  It makes them so much prettier.       For some jobs we use Precision Crane.  Jeff Likkel is an expert     Crane   Operator and has years of experience.  Some of the larger jobs I have done in Bellingham and Whatcom County needed a  precision crane operator.       DigLynden provides the following tree service in Lynden:      Dangerous Removal      Pruning and ... 09/24/2010

Here's the Lynden WA real estate stats for homes & condos in Lynden during the 1st half of 2010. While prices are down, the units (number of individual homes and condos) is way way up. The year to date units sold is up 49.3% over the 1st half of 2009. So, while prices and down there's a dramatic increase in activity. Area 885 – Lynden Active Listings Month of Jun New Listings – 35 units in ’09 to 39 units in ’10 – Up 11.4% YTD New Listings – 181units in ’09 to 221 units in ’10 – Up 22.1% Month of Jun Total Active Listings – 140 units in ’09 to 165 units in ’10 – Up 17.6% Month of Jun Ave List Price - $385,165 in ’09 to $355,768 in ’10 – Down 7.6% The YTD Average List Price - $375,941 in ’09 to $354,919 in ’10 – Down 5.6% Month of Jun Median List Price - $349,928 in ’09 to $328,000 in ’1... 08/01/2010

The Lynden KOA is a great place to take the family and play putt putt golf.  Although the park amenities are not open to non-guest, you are allowed to park by the club house and play a round or two of putt putt golf. Are you staying at the Lynden KOA in Whatcom County this weekend? We live about a mile from the Lynden KOA and have lots of cheap firewood.  Give us a call at 360.318.9795.   We can also help if you are in the area looking to buy property.     If you are considering purchasing property in Whatcom County.  My name is Tim Bento and I am with Keller Williams Western Realty.  Please consider me your personal tour guide to the area.     If you have any questions about the KOA or anything else in Whatcom County please consider Tim Bento your personal guide to the area.     The Ly... 07/12/2010

See beautiful third story views of the Canadian Rockies from the living room.  2200 sq. ft., 3 Bedrooms 1.25 baths with walk in closets and lots of storage.  Comes with storage garage 13 x 20, water, sewer, trash and yard maintenance.  We can accommodate boat and rv. Pets are allowed with conditions. Our property is located just east of Northwood at 1585 E. Badger, Lynden 98264.  The apt is part of a triplex and sits 150' off the Badger.  We have seven families that live on the property and everyone looks out for the other.  In seven years of owning the Badger property we have never had a theft or any kind of issue like that. If you are not familiar with Lynden, it is a great place to rent.  The Lynden School District is highly ranked in academics and the sports teams routinely win Stat... 07/07/2010

I am asking all my Lynden friends what makes Lynden a special place to live to them.   As they send me their emails, I will post them here.  If you would like to let people know what makes Lynden a great place to call home, you can comment on this blog or email mail me your reasons and I will post them to The Lynden Home Page.  DigLynden@clearwire.net     John and Anna Maas have a beautiful property in Lynden located at 8311 Guide Meridian.  They are trying to sell it themselves but are encouraging me to help them find a buyer.  As you know that doesn’t cost you anything.   I asked them to let others know why we love Lynden so much. Lynden is a great place to live!  Why?  We have a good sense of community.  We care about each other by way of giving dollars and food to the food bank.  Ea... 07/01/2010

I am asking all my Lynden friends what makes Lynden a special place to live to them.   As they send me their emails, I will post them here.  If you would like to let people know what makes Lynden a great place to call home, you can comment on this blog or email mail me your reasons and I will post them to The Lynden Home Page.  DigLynden@clearwire.net    From Bill Verwolf: What makes Lynden a good place to live and raise a family?  One of the first things you notice when you enter Lynden is how clean and well maintained it is.  In every area of town, people have a strong ethic of maintaining their lawns and houses in very good condition.  I believe this carries on into the work ethic of the people of Lynden, and the training they provide for their children.  A lot of this work ethic is ... 06/16/2010

What is it that makes Lynden Washington such a great place to live?   The people are friendly here in Lynden.  They have a gift of hospitality.  As you drive around the quaint small town there is tremendous pride of ownership.  The yards are showcase, the houses have a new coat of paint, and the kids are outside playing.  The schools are some of the best in the entire country, and we win state championships in sports all most every year. The Northwest Washington Fair Grounds holds great events all year. Rodeos, concerts, Father and son Conferences, business expos and many others.  The Fair of course is always great fun.  My girls especially enjoy the animals. Bender Fields is full of ball diamonds and soccer fields.  It even has a special fenced in area for doggy socialization.  We just... 06/07/2010

Lynden, Washington, Fair, 100 years-Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale   Foreigner   Lynden, Washington, Fair, 100 years This first day of Spring always starts me thinking about events and entertainment for the summer months. One of our family traditions every year has been the Lynden, Washington Fair. This year should be extra special, the Lynden Fair is celebrating its 100 year Anniversary this year in 2010. The Lynden  Fair is an all week event here in Whatcom County, Washington, and has entertainment for the entire family. Carnival rides are a big attraction for the younger crowd. Great performances by well known bands from the past and present time eras. My husband and I attended the Foreigner Concert last year, and were not disappointed. They put on an Awesome show.  There is so ... 03/27/2010

The following is a quick analysis of the Lynden Real Estate market. There are currently 156 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $175,000 - $987,000 Average Asking Price; $355,824 Days on Market are 149 days Median Asking Price: $316,450 Days on Market are 94 days Homes sold in January: 13 Average Listing Price $253,612 Average Sold Price $247,262 Days on the Market 130 Median Listing Price $249,956 Median Sold Price $240,000 Days on Market 89 Homes Pending last week: 8 Total Homes Pending: 39 Average Sales Price January 2009: $286,450 Median Sales Price January 2009: $249,800 Sold in January 2009: 11 The Average Sales price is down 12.0% compared to January 2009 and down 7.5% compared to December 09. The Median Sales prices is down 3.9% compared to January 2009 and down 2.9% compared ... 02/24/2010

The following is a quick analysis of the Whatcom County real estate market. There are currently 130 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $175,000 - $987,000 Average Asking Price; $363,792 Days on Market are 169 days Median Asking Price: $332,400 Days on Market are 134 days Homes sold in December: 12 Average Listing Price $271,725 Average Sold Price $267,317 Days on the Market 89 Median Listing Price $264,900 Median Sold Price $247,200 Days on Market 53 Homes Pending last week: 6 Total Homes Pending: 29 Average Sales Price December 2008: $297,590 Median Sales Price December 2008: $303,750 Sold in December 2008: 10 The Average Sales price is down 10.2% compared to December 08 and down 1.5% compared to November 09. The Median Sales prices is down 18.6% compared to December 08 and down 11.... 01/15/2010

There are currently 146 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $112,900 - $987,000 Average Asking Price; $369,474 Days on Market are 153 days Median Asking Price: $339,929 Days on Market are 120 days Homes sold in November: 16 Average Listing Price $353,688 Average Sold Price $339,406 Days on the Market 120 Median Listing Price $347,000 Median Sold Price $343,750 Days on Market 100 Homes Pending last week: 6 Total Homes Pending: 29 Average Sales Price November 2008: $303,329 Median Sales Price November 2008: $272,000 Sold in November 2008: 12 The Average Sales price is up 12.6% compared to November 08 and up 8.7% compared to October 09. The Median Sales prices is up 26.3% compared to November 08 and up 14.5% compared to October 09. The number of sales is up by 4 compared to November 08 a... 12/06/2009

There are currently 148 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $112,900 - $987,000 Average Asking Price; $370,170 Days on Market are 151 days Median Asking Price: $338,400 Days on Market are 115 days Homes sold in October: 14 Average Listing Price $322,606 Average Sold Price $312,307 Days on the Market 69 Median Listing Price $312,450 Median Sold Price $300,000 Days on Market 43 Homes Pending last week: 5 Total Homes Pending: 29 Average Sales Price October 2008: $357,118 Median Sales Price October 2008: $343,500 Sold in October 2008: 14 The Average Sales price is down 12.5% compared to October 08 and up 16.2% compared to September 09.The Median Sales prices is down 13.7% compared to October 08 and up 14% compared to September 09. The number of sales is equal to October 08 and is down by ... 11/28/2009

There are currently 146 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $124,900 - $987,000 Average Asking Price; $369,443 Days on Market are 134 days Median Asking Price: $346,500 Days on Market are 99 days Homes sold in September: 15 Average Listing Price $275,757 Average Sold Price $268,563 Days on the Market 99 Median Listing Price $259900 Median Sold Price $258,000 Days on Market 81 Homes Pending last week: 13 Total Homes Pending: 34 Average Sales Price September 2008: $337,268 Median Sales Price September 2008: $302,900 Sold in September 2008: 16 The Average Sales price is down 20.4% compared to September 08 and up 16.0% compared to August 09. The Median Sales prices is down 14.9% compared to September 08 and down 16.1% compared to August 09. The number of sales is down by 1 compared to Sep... 10/23/2009

Family of pigs - Lynden - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale One of the things I love about the annual Lynden Fair in Whatcom County, Washington! adorable baby animals. I took this picture when my family and I went to the fair on Thursday! They were just too cute to not share! You have to love them, all of the baby animals are only part of the wonderful things you can see at the Northwest Lynden Washington Fair every year!  Judy Schneider eXp Realty 360-224-9047 Family of pigs - Lynden - Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale If you are buying or selling Real Estate in Whatcom County, Washington, choose the Real Estate Agent that makes your needs her first priority! I would be honored to help you with all of your Real Estate needs. Judy Schneider eXp Realty 360-224-9047 08/22/2009