James Heintz's (your2agents) Blog

Bellingham Sales for the week of March24-30, 2009 were 48.  Not surprisingly, this number represents almost half less that the previous week of 80.  Still, people are out looking for homes and the truth be told, there are some really good values in Bellingham, WA right now.  The average home pric...

When talking to possible home sellers in Bellingham, WA, I go over a list.  Included are: 1) Changing outdated cabinets knobs on cabinet & drawers.  2) If there is any patch work to be done in your sheetrock, this is a very simple fix.  3) Paint those "fun" colors!  You can do this in a weekend, ...

When should I begin the Short Sale process?  Immediately!  Foreclosure and short sale situations tend to be extremely time sensitive and time consuming for negotiations. Our short sale transactions in Bellingham, WA have taken up to 4 fours months to get lender approval.  So the sooner we can beg...

Although all short sale situations are different in Bellingham, WA Whatcom County and have their own time-line, typically a short sale is completed within one to four months from the time we have a complete short sale package including your hardship letter, ready to present to the lender. The tim...

The City of Bellingham today announced that new road projects have been added to the long-term planning for this great city.  One of the projects that have been added to the plan includes a pedestrian walkway over the bay from Boulevard Park to the end of Cornwall Ave.  The new boardwalk, estimat...

So, how is real estate selling in your part of the world?  Statistically, it isn't too bad here in Bellingham, WA.  If your home is priced correctly and is under $300,000, these homes are ‘pending' in about 80 days.  Where is the doom and gloom with that?  There isn't.  The market is pretty good ...

This coming 3-day weekend in Bellingham & Blaine five terrific wineries from the Whatcom Winery Association will participate in their annual Spring Release Weekend by offering their current and new releases of wines. The most well know winery in the Bellingham area is Mt. Baker Vineyards. About 1...

In Bellingham & Washington State, it has long been believed that buying a new home automatically comes with a warranty.  This is not the case.  According to Washington Realtor magazine, for years many real estate agents, lawyers and builders have assured buyers that all new construction homes com...

Home sales in Bellingham, WA according to the Bellingham Herald for the week of March 16 to March 23, 2009 were an astounding 80. This was the highest total in almost a year. These sales are throughout Whatcom County and are everything from raw land, new & residential resale homes, condos and man...

Good news for short sales! Bank of America the nations largest bank, including several locations in Bellingham, WA has finally relaxed its payback policy's on short sales. Any of us that have tried to do a short sale in Bellingham, WA and the rest of Whatcom County have really found Bank of Ameri...