Chris Farkas Bellingham Blog: August 2009

Bellingham Homes For Sale

Charming Craftsman In Sunnyland!

Price: 235,000

Beds: 2

Baths: 1

Sqft: 1,260

Lot Size: 5000

Year Built: 1890

Property Address:
2436 Humbolt St.
Bellingham, WA 98226
Charming craftsman home in Sunnyland, just a hop, skip and a jump from Trader Joes and parks. This historic home has been well maintained and fully updated with newer roof, windows, new sewer line, updated wiring and 200 amp service. Open living area with remodeled extra large kitchen with oak cabinetry, wood floors, laundry room plus many loving extras. Finished attic space for living or extra storage. Approx 300 sqft detached shed/storage with plumbing & electricity on a full concrete slab.

Contact Information
EXIT Realty Associates
Chris Farkas
1419 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham WA 98225
360-756-6500
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My Other Listings

Bellingham WA Property
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 795,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5
Charming Cabin In Birch Bay!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 149,000
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Absolutely Gorgeous Home In The Sea Links Community
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: $399,500
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Newer Home In The Parkhurst Neighborhood!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 327,900
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Prime Land Right On The Golf Course!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 179,900
Great Stick Built Home In Maple Falls!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 154,900
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Beautiful High End Condo In Bellevue WA!
Location: Bellevue, WA
List Price: 199,900
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Beautiful North Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 269,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
Sunny Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 287,850
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1
One Amazing Investment Opportunity!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 1,240,000
One Grand Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 529,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5
A Truly incomparable Beauty!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 1,190,000
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5
Beautiful High End Condo In Bellevue!
Location: Bellevue, WA
List Price: 199,900
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Great Home In Maple Falls!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 154,900
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Bellingham WA Licensed Real Estate Assistant Jobs
List Price: Negotiable
Newer Home In The Parkhurst Neighborhood!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 327,900
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Bellingham WA Homes For Sale
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 795,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5
A True Masterpiece In Birch Bay Village!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 399,980
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Excellent Value On This Beautiful Birch Bay Condo!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 118,500
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Investors Alert 3 + Acres Of Water Front Ready For Building!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 250,000
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1


Information is deemed accurate but no guaranteed. Buyer to verify all bedroom, bathroom, square footage, etc. Realtor Logo Equal Housing

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0 commentsChris Farkas • August 29 2009 03:16PM

Bellingham Homes For Sale

Pastoral Perfection & Privacy!

Price: 319,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 2

Sqft: 1,408

Lot Size: 4.98

Year Built: 1934

Property Address:
5115 Eberly Pl.
Bellingham, WA 98226
Pastoral perfection & privacy close to town in an updated cottage-style home on 5 acres. Expanded and upgraded to include new roof, on demand water heater, warm wood ceilings and floors, open floor plan and upgraded electrical system. Live comfortably in the large country kitchen with a picture window that lets nature shine through. A plethora of rhododendrums, fruit and nut trees, organic garden, seasonal creek, acres of fenced pasture and huge barn make this a perfect country retreat.

Contact Information
EXIT Realty Associates
Chris Farkas
1419 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham WA 98225
360-756-6500
More Listing Information
View Our Web Site
Email Me

My Other Listings

Bellingham WA Property
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 795,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5
Charming Cabin In Birch Bay!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 149,000
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Absolutely Gorgeous Home In The Sea Links Community
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: $399,500
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Newer Home In The Parkhurst Neighborhood!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 327,900
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Prime Land Right On The Golf Course!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 179,900
Great Stick Built Home In Maple Falls!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 154,900
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Beautiful High End Condo In Bellevue WA!
Location: Bellevue, WA
List Price: 199,900
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Beautiful North Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 269,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
Sunny Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 287,850
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1
One Amazing Investment Opportunity!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 1,240,000
One Grand Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 529,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5
A Truly incomparable Beauty!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 1,190,000
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5
Beautiful High End Condo In Bellevue!
Location: Bellevue, WA
List Price: 199,900
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Great Home In Maple Falls!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 154,900
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Bellingham WA Licensed Real Estate Assistant Jobs
List Price: Negotiable
Newer Home In The Parkhurst Neighborhood!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 327,900
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Bellingham WA Homes For Sale
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 795,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5
A True Masterpiece In Birch Bay Village!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 399,980
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Excellent Value On This Beautiful Birch Bay Condo!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 118,500
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Investors Alert 3 + Acres Of Water Front Ready For Building!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 250,000
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1


Information is deemed accurate but no guaranteed. Buyer to verify all bedroom, bathroom, square footage, etc. Realtor Logo Equal Housing

Chris Farkas
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1 commentChris Farkas • August 29 2009 03:12PM

Foreclosure Purchase Activity Remains Strong in Washington and Oregon

According to USA-Foreclosure.com, the nation’s premier online source for foreclosure listings, announced recently that sales of foreclosure property at foreclosure auctions remain strong in Washington and Oregon.

“Sales at foreclosure auctions are a significant indicator of the health of the real estate market in a community,” said Chad Thornton, technical manager for USA-Foreclosure.com. “These sales reflect a continued confidence in the real estate market, as well as the willingness of investors to purchase.”

Typically, at a foreclosure auctions the lending institution takes back the property unless bidders are present and meet or exceed the opening bid. Nationwide, fewer than 5% of foreclosed property is sold to non-bank bidders at auction. The other 95% reverts to the lender. Lenders dislike taking back foreclosure property since they then have to manage, repair and resell it.

If you are interested in learning more about buying a home at auction or purchasing bank owned homes, please call me and we can set up a consultation.

Chris Farkas
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3 commentsChris Farkas • August 26 2009 03:01PM

Charming Birchwood Home-Whatcom County Real Estate for Sale

Judy, this home looks great and should sell fast. Chris

Via Judy Schneider (Exit Realty Associates):
2825 Mcleod Rd Bellingham, WA
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Charming Rambler Style 3 bedroom 1 bath home with attached garage, and beautiful island kitchen with tiled counter tops. Beautiful fireplace with gas insert. Many quality upgrades and workmanship make this home one of a kind. Wonderful location, close to Mall, Shopping, and downtown area! Large partially fenced yard for added privacy. New roof with 50 year warranty, Fresh paint inside and out. You must see this home to appreciate it's true beauty.
MLS# 29113588
$420,000
3 Bed, 1 Bath
2825 Mcleod Rd
Bellingham WA, 98225

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Judy Schneider
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EXIT REALTY ASSOCIATES
360-756-6500
judys@exitrealtybellingham.com
0 commentsChris Farkas • August 11 2009 07:11PM

Bellingham Investment Property

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One Amazing Investment Opportunity!

Price: 1,240,000

Sqft: 7,114

Lot Size: .29

Property Address:
3247 Partridge Ln.
Bellingham, WA 98225
More than just excellent Multi-Family property. Two new buildings constructed in 2008 as 3 bed, 2+ bath Townhome Condominiums, each with their own attached garage. All condominium declarations are completed and included with sale (not a conversion, built as condos - just record the docs). All units are over 1175 SF (not counting garages), have classy kitchens, living and family rooms, huge bedrooms, nice bathrooms, back decks and yard space.

Contact Information
EXIT Realty Associates
Chris Farkas
1419 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham WA 98225
360-756-6500
More Listing Information
View Our Web Site
Email Me

My Other Listings

Bellingham WA Property
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 795,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5
Charming Cabin In Birch Bay!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 149,000
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Absolutely Gorgeous Home In The Sea Links Community
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: $399,500
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Newer Home In The Parkhurst Neighborhood!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 347,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Prime Land Right On The Golf Course!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 179,900
Great Stick Built Home In Maple Falls!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 154,900
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Beautiful High End Condo In Bellevue WA!
Location: Bellevue, WA
List Price: 229,900
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Beautiful North Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 269,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
Sunny Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 287,850
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1
One Amazing Investment Opportunity!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 1,240,000
One Grand Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 549,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5
A Truly incomparable Beauty!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 1,190,000
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5
Beautiful High End Condo In Bellevue!
Location: Bellevue, WA
List Price: 229,900
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Great Home In Maple Falls!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 154,900
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Bellingham WA Licensed Real Estate Assistant Jobs
List Price: Negotiable
Great Maple Falls Cottage!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 79,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Newer Home In The Parkhurst Neighborhood!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 357,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Bellingham WA Homes For Sale
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 795,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5
A True Masterpiece In Birch Bay Village!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 399,980
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Excellent Value On This Beautiful Birch Bay Condo!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 118,500
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1


Information is deemed accurate but no guaranteed. Buyer to verify all bedroom, bathroom, square footage, etc. Realtor Logo Equal Housing

0 commentsChris Farkas • August 11 2009 03:42PM

Free Public Webinar Series on the Real Estate Market Continues Tomorrow

Excellent seminar. I attended a similar seminar several months ago and it was fantastic.

Via The Team at EXIT Realty (EXIT Realty Corp. International):

EXIT Realty Corp. International's free public webinar series continues tomorrow, Tuesday August 11th, with an informative session hosted by Tami Bonnell, US President and focused on what national real estate statistics mean at the local level.

In the second installment of the series which held on July 14th, Ms Bonnell focused on the first time homebuyer.  Various topics were covered from attaining an annual credit report, the difference between being pre-qualified and being pre-approved for financing, to the newly-introduced 1st Time Homebuyer’s Tax Credit.  Listeners were provided with valuable information that they can use to better their knowledge of this important event in their lives – all for free! Click here to listen to the webinar in its entirety. 

This live, public, webinar series, held on the first Tuesday of every month, provides very specific tools for home buyers and sellers and has been tremendously well-received.  Click here to register for tomorrow's session and for the series.  

Tami Bonnell’s real estate career spans more than 25 years during which she was instrumental in building three major brands.  Ms. Bonnell has been featured several times in major industry publications, including Real Estate Magazine, Bay State REALTOR® and Frog Pond Communications.  She is a much sought-after international speaker, addressing thousands at events such as RISMedia’s Leadership Conference in NY, Inman News Conference in San Francisco and the Top 500 Power Brokers at the National Association of REALTORS® Convention.  Since becoming President of the US Organization for EXIT Realty Corp. International, her focus is growth and profitability for Regions, Brokers and Agents. 

0 commentsChris Farkas • August 10 2009 06:45PM

Cordata Neighborhood Home For Sale

Beautiful North Bellingham Home!

Price: 269,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 2.5

Sqft: 1,342

Lot Size: 5,663

Year Built: 2005

Property Address:
4721 Bedford Ln.
Bellingham, WA 98226
Almost new 3 bedroom plus bonus room, 2.5 bath home in quiet northern Bellingham community. Easy flowing floorplan with separate dining room and hardwood flooring throughout main living areas. The spacious master suite features a dressing room and oversized master closet. Upgraded maple cabinetry in kitchen and baths. Enjoy outside entertaining on the large concrete patio.

Contact Information
EXIT Realty Associates
Chris Farkas
1419 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham WA 98225
360-756-6500
More Listing Information
View Our Web Site
Email Me

My Other Listings

Bellingham WA Property
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 795,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5
Charming Cabin In Birch Bay!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 149,000
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1
Absolutely Gorgeous Home In The Sea Links Community
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: $399,500
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Newer Home In The Parkhurst Neighborhood!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 347,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Prime Land Right On The Golf Course!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 179,900
Great Stick Built Home In Maple Falls!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 154,900
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Beautiful High End Condo In Bellevue WA!
Location: Bellevue, WA
List Price: 229,900
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Beautiful North Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 269,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
Sunny Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 287,850
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1
One Amazing Investment Opportunity!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 1,240,000
One Grand Bellingham Home!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 549,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5
A Truly incomparable Beauty!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 1,190,000
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5
Beautiful High End Condo In Bellevue!
Location: Bellevue, WA
List Price: 229,900
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
Great Home In Maple Falls!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 154,900
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Bellingham WA Licensed Real Estate Assistant Jobs
List Price: Negotiable
Great Maple Falls Cottage!
Location: Maple Falls, WA
List Price: 79,000
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Newer Home In The Parkhurst Neighborhood!
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 357,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Bellingham WA Homes For Sale
Location: Bellingham, WA
List Price: 795,000
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5
A True Masterpiece In Birch Bay Village!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 399,980
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Excellent Value On This Beautiful Birch Bay Condo!
Location: Blaine, WA
List Price: 118,500
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1


Information is deemed accurate but no guaranteed. Buyer to verify all bedroom, bathroom, square footage, etc. Realtor Logo Equal Housing

0 commentsChris Farkas • August 10 2009 04:44PM

Bellingham Homes For Sale - 3247 Partridge Lane

3247 Partridge Ln Unit 1 Bellingham, WA
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Starting at $219,900 these brand new 3 bed, 2 bath town home style units are situated on a private lane in Bellingham. Each unit is around 1200 square feet and has a private garage, covered front porch, and small backyard. The gorgeous kitchens are complete with refrigerator, dishwasher, range-oven, and microwave. Big living rooms with fireplace, recessed lighting, gorgeous finishes, and master suite top off these great units. Just a short distance to shopping, freeway access, and bus line. Call today to schedule your personal showing.
MLS# 28024059-9632-COPY
$219,900
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath
3247 Partridge Ln Unit 1
Bellingham WA, 98225

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Chris Farkas
Chris Farkas
EXIT REALTY ASSOCIATES
360-393-0793
chris@exitrealtybellingham.com

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1 commentChris Farkas • August 08 2009 01:24AM

Bellingham Homes For Sale - 3915 Springland Lane

3915 Springland Ln Bellingham, WA
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Come see this gorgeous 2,976 square foot home in the popular barklee neighborhood. This 5 Bed 3.5 bath home is loaded with hard wood floors, oak cabinetry, granite counter tops, ceramic tile, and crown molding. The 3 story floor plan features a formal living room, formal dining room, family room, recreational room, master suite, kitchen with big eating area, open staircase, and much more. Over $35,000 in custom upgrades. A must see for the most discerning buyer!
MLS# 27199868-9899-COPY
$449,500
5 Bed, 3.5 Bath
3915 Springland Ln
Bellingham WA, 98226

EXIT REALTY ASSOCIATES

Chris Farkas
Chris Farkas
EXIT REALTY ASSOCIATES
360-393-0793
chris@exitrealtybellingham.com

Chris Farkas
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EXIT Realty Associates
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0 commentsChris Farkas • August 08 2009 01:19AM

Whatcom County Housing News

According to the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC), Bellingham ranked #1 for its air quality and green space. The NRDC is a non-profit environmental action group with 300 plus attorneys, scientists and policy experts along with 1.2 million members.

Out of the top 10 small cities in the country, here is how Bellingham was rated in other categories:

Green buildings - #4

Energy production and conservation - #2

Transportation - #7

Chris Farkas
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1 commentChris Farkas • August 07 2009 01:03PM