Real Estate Market Report/Conditions for Ferndale, WA for February, 2008The following is a quick analysis of theFerndale Real Estate Residential  market by Michael Eisenberg of Fairhaven Realty.  There are currently 182 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $90,000 - $1,350,000 Average Asking Price is $396,204Average Days on Market are 95 days (or about 3 months) Median Asking Price is $350,000Median Days on Market are 52 days 7 Homes went Pending this week 27 Homes sold last in January Average Listing Price $307,650Average Sold Price $299,411Average Days on the Market 138Median Listing Price $315,000Median Sold Price $304,000Median Days on Market 102Buyers: Interest rates are still low making now is a good time to get in the market. There are plenty of homes to choose from and lots hav... 03/06/2008

Real Estate Market Report/Conditions for Ferndale, WA for January, 2008The following is a quick analysis of the Ferndale  Residential real estate market by Michael Eisenberg of Fairhaven Realty. There are currently 189 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $90,000 - $1,600,000Average Asking Price is $401,953Median Asking Price is $369,900Average Days on Market are 94 days (or about 3 months) 6 Homes went Pending this week 18 Homes sold last in January Average Listing Price $275,616Average Sold Price $268,415Average Days on the Market 150Median Listing Price $229,500Median Sold Price $228,150Median Days on Market 97Buyers: Interest rates are still low making now is a good time to get in the market. There are plenty of homes to choose from and lots have been on the market a long time so t... 02/08/2008

The competition to sell your home in Whatcom County is building.  A month ago only 2-5 new listings were appearing everyday.  The last week the numbers have been shocking, 20-30 new listings every single day!!In order to make your house stand out above all the others is to have it professionally staged.  Staging will help to ensure your house appeals to a great many potential buyers.  This is an absolute neccessity in today's buyers market.Simply Staging Solutions offers various staging packages to appeal to all Homeowners and their pocketbooks.  Staging is a very small investment to help sell your home more quickly and for the best price possible.  Statistics prove that Staged Homes sell up to 50% faster and for 6-10% more than non-staged homes.  Not to mention the small cost of stagin... 02/07/2008

Ferndale real estate has something for everyone.  Whether you are looking for the perfect house to raise a family, commercial space to start a company, or undeveloped land to build your perfect retirement home, be sure to check out Ferndale real estate. The Ferndale real estate market is filled with great deals on homes.  Smart developers are on top of Ferndale 's growing economy and population, and they have constructed quality houses and condominiums throughout the town.  Much of the area's farmland has been converted to other uses, freeing up space to make these new homes spacious, open, and some of the hottest items in Ferndale's real estate market (not to mention the entire region's). The town's homes are popular for other reasons besides their spaciousness, too; the location is al... 07/15/2007

New Ferndale homes offer some of the finest living in the region.  Wide, open spaces and sturdy construction leave residents of these new Ferndale homes feeling much more comfortable than they would in the surrounding towns' crowded developments.  As the town expands to accommodate new jobs and a growing population, new Ferndale homes are popping up in every neighborhood.   For example, more and more new Ferndale homes are being built near Main Street and the recently revitalized downtown area.  These commercial hubs include quality homes within walking distance of the town's many conveniences.   Some residents are even fortunate enough to be just seconds from their jobs! Several new Ferndale homes have been constructed just north of beautiful Hovander Park.    Landscaped yards, spaciou... 07/15/2007

Ferndale homes come in every size, age, and style, and the variety of houses fit perfectly into the friendly, century-old town.   Ferndale boasts a rich history and a developing economy that provides thousands of jobs, good schools, and some of the finest living in the region. As the town's population grows and farming becomes more efficient, more land has been converted to residential neighborhoods.   Thus, neighborhoods constructed in the past few years account for a significant percentage of Ferndale homes.  Most of these developments consist of quiet, tree-lined streets and sturdily constructed single-family houses.   Unlike new neighborhoods in many other towns, these Ferndale homes typically maintain unique styles and spacious yards. Most Ferndale homes are built bigger and come w... 07/15/2007

Ferndale Real Estate has had a good increase in sales price for the 1st half of the year.They had a 6% increase in average sales price and a 11% increase if you look at the median price.One more home sold this year compared to last and they have been sitting on the market about a month longer than last year.These statistics are from the NWMLS.If you would like any more information about Real Estate or Real Estate statistics visit my website at BellinghamProperty.com 07/07/2007

Hovander Park Looking for a great day of fun for the whole family? Visit Hovander Park in Ferndale. Once a family farm, this homestead has been kept alive for everyone to enjoy. Peacocks run free among the park for everyone to enjoy their beauty; feed the sheep, pigs, geese, rabbits, chickens and other livestock that call Hovander Park home. Watch the horses run and cows graze. Walk along the trails to the Nooksack river or picnic among the many locations throughout the park. Hovander Park FerndaleThis is also a great place for company picnics and family reunions, however the days book up quickly so reserve it early to take advantage of this beautiful peace of Whatcom County history.Eric Badgley and Angela Gardner are experts in the Ferndale Real Estate market, if you have any questions... 05/19/2007

According to the latest E- Newsletter put out by the City of Ferndale (Spring 2007):The "Riverview Plaza and Trail Plan", has been re-titled the "Centennial Riverwalk" and has moved from the planning stage to the building stage with the securing of funding to carry out the project.  The project is anticipated to provide a long needed spark that will hopefully start a productive period of downtown re-development and revitalization.See the plan:Click on plan at the top of the page:http://www.ci.ferndale.wa.us/planning/planning.php  This link may take awhile to load: http://www.ci.ferndale.wa.us/planning/Riverview%20Plaza%20Plan.pdf 05/16/2007

Ferndale Buyers Agent Benefits of using a buyers agent to purchase a homeYour agent will enter into the multiple listing service system your requirements for a home. They will be notified any time a property meets your specific criteria and report those findings to you. The agent will then arrange a personal showing of those homes. Your agent will arrange to get you pre-approved with a lender (if you haven't already done so). With pre-approval, your offer will be stronger because you have the ability to perform. You will also know the maximum dollar amount that you can purchase.Your agent will give you their professional opinion regarding the price, location, and condition of any property that you are considering purchasing.Ferndale RealtorYour agent will review and explain all the form... 05/12/2007

Ferndale Home Selling Tips Top Ways to Boost Your Homes ValueSelling your home is a major life event; buyers and agents will come and go on a regular basis. Getting top dollar for your home takes a little know-how and insight on the little things that just might "make or break" a sale. Listed below are a few things you can do to boost the value of your home; believe us-buyers and agents will notice these things!!Get your home "white glove" clean; this may mean wiping down windowsills, baseboards, around the faucets and switch plates. This might seem like a painstaking task, however a spotless homes sells quicker than a dirty one. Hiring a housekeeper for a one time super-spot clean may make the difference between three months on the market and nineGet rid of any lingering odors: pets, c... 05/12/2007

Ferndale Listing AgentFerndale Sellers ChoiceMy new SELLERS CHOICE® Plan gives you an opportunity to take advantage of the sterling reputation and powerful marketing clout only Prudential Kelstrup can offer, without paying outrageous real estate commissions.Now you get to choose from three intelligent home marketing plans, each at a different price.And there's a plan to fit every budget.If you're selling, don't sign anything until you call me, I'll show you how SELLERS CHOICE® can save you  thousands when selling your home!Money your family could use.You work hard for your money.You have a right to choices.Now you say what you pay Eric Badgley is leading expert in Ferndale Wa Real Estate sales. Working with buyers and sellers throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County, Eric Badgley along ... 05/05/2007