Bellingham Real Estate Minute

Edgewater Place Condos

Anne and Dan Cantrell — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:29:00 GMT

Edgewater Place Condominiums consists of 16 single level luxury homes with a spectacular view, perched above Boulevard Park in Bellingham.

It has some remarkable features that have yet to be executed as well. For example, the ceiling is hanging on 50 isolators which are spring-like mechanicals that absorb and isolate sound transmission. Also, although Edgewater offers residential living, it is the first building I have ever seen that is commercial construction for residential useage. About time! Maintenance and reserve problems are in the effortless category.

Other unusual features are that there are two overflow company rooms that residences can rentï¿½like furnished hotel rooms on site and an exercise room or community room to use for any community activity. I have saved the best for last, or courseï¿½there is a bonafide ï¿½man-caveï¿½ where residences can go and join in on shop activities. Perhaps a flat screen tv and a game ? And donï¿½t forget that there is a secure parking garge that has heated coils in the driveway to ward off snow and ice days! Now that is Cadillac living!

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3023 Hayward Ct., Bellingham

Anne and Dan Cantrell — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:59:00 GMT

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BEAUTIFUL & CLEAN SILVER BEACH HOME

$430,000
Clean, traditional style home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, in beautiful Silver Beach neighborhood. Lake Whatcom & mountain views. Enjoy outdoor living with great patio area with firepit and nice landscaping. Formal living and dining rooms plus a huge bonus room. Move-in ready! Call Dan for a showing at 360-739-6104 or email dan@dancantrell.net

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Mark Roberts Says It Best!

Anne and Dan Cantrell — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:08:00 GMT

Bellingham Homes For Sale In Washington State
Thursday, October 8, 2009

by Mark Roberts

The finest location to live is Belingham Washington because it is on the coast. Just 60 minutes south of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada and an hour and a half north of Seattle Washington. Mount Baker just an hour away is residence to some of the greatest powder for snow boarding, sking and snowmobilers. It is the ideal area to get a house, property or land due to the diversity of culture, place, education, outdoor activities and span of age groups.

Bellingham is home to Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical Institute. You will discover no lack of water sports and activities focused around lakes, rivers and streams. It is one of the top spots in the state for people who get pleasure from outdoor activities.

Most persons who research real estate prices will discover that this region continues to stay in front of national averages. When looking for property, a new or older residence make contact with a Bellingham Washington real estate agent to make your search is easier. A real estate agent can salvage you time and help discover the ideal home or estate.

If you can't stand one hundred degree summers and minus wind chill winters that survive forever but would like to benefit from all four seasons of the year than Bellingham Washington is the area. With many lakes in the region there is no lack of activity for boaters, kayakers, water skiing, jet skis and people who love to swim or fish.

If you enjoy the wilderness and just want to hike, walk or camp there are a lot of areas inside an hour that you can take pleasure in for the day or weekend. In fact Mount Shuksan is one of the most photographed mountains on the planet. It is easy for an active person or people to take pleasure in a complete weekend or day out.

Bellingham Bay is part of Puget Sound and Part of the San Juan Islands making this an ideal place for salmon fishing, crabbing, clamming, boating and sailing. If you enjoy boating there are lots of islands to explore. Many of the islands have state parks with designate camp areas and docks a few have secluded coves where you can drop anchor.

A number of people will just catch a ferry to an island to bike around or go to see for the day. The Pacific Northwest is really unique place to live. It is no wonder it is one of the more attractive parts of the country to live. If you're looking to buy a residence get in touch with a Bellingham Washington real estate agent.

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Home Inspections

Anne and Dan Cantrell — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:54:00 GMT

HOME INSPECTIONS--NEED A TRANSLATOR?

Home Inspections have morphed from a simple one page report from the local "fix it " guy to a 15 page "novel-let" that packs a punch of minor to major problems.

There is even a month devoted to it-- National Home Inspection Month. We need a hallmark card --really.

"May your sewer never back up" as a sweet sentiment. Send it to your grandma.

If you haven't had an inspection lately, there are several things you might want to know:

1. There is a list of qualified inspectors that call themselves ASCHI inspectors ( short for accredited). Buyers usually select the inspector so there is no conflict of interest. As a Seller, the only time you might want to have an inspection prior to marketing is to ensure there are no problems that you haven't addressed. And trust me, there are are always little unsuspecting challenges that are waiting to become events.

2. Inspectors take about three hours because they are very thorough. You might hear your home has a problem with reversed polarity. Translation: polarity is reversed. Make sure you have a qualified electrician correct it.

Another common one is Gfci not protected which means the outlets need to have a special mechanism that trips when water and electrical are too close for safety.

3. There are several labels that used to translate the severity of the safety. Monitor means keep a watch on it so that it doesn't become a home remodel while you are on spring break. Functioning

could make you assume that it is on it's last leg. And then , there is always, satisfactory which translates into ok today, and probably tomorrow, hope you are lucky.

4. A neat new tool that some inspectors use but costs money in the Bellingham real estate world, is a laser that detects water penetration in all the walls. There are some things you really would rather not know... but should. Before you hire an inspector, ask them if they are qualified to complete this test and find out the cost.

Inspections are a very necessary part of homebuying and Buyers should always have an inspection prior to purchasing. there is a special addendum that we use that includes the terms of the inspection allwoing a Buyer additional time if an expert is needed for anything that arises as a red flag.

So do;n't forget to visit your crawl space and attic onece inwhile, even if you aren't selling. Just take a look for any problems cropping up. Remember, maintenance is everything.

Call me if you have any questions about this subject. I am always at your service.

Happy Thursday,

Anne

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USE YOUR NEST EGG TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE

Anne and Dan Cantrell — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:28:00 GMT

Lately, I have been assisting clients use their IRA savings to purchase some excellent buys and take

advantage of the Buyer's market for Bellingham Real Estate . Painful losses and continued frustration with the stock market have investors looking beyond conventional stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

What can you buy? Single family homes, REPO's, raw land, and commercial buildings.

Actually, you can buy even a business!

My advice? Do some homework and remember the rules are somewhat complex, but don't be discouraged. Anytime you have a question, send me an email or call and I can help or point you in the right direction. There are many success stories.

Happy Investing,

Anne

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Weather the Storm Together

Anne and Dan Cantrell — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Greetings, Whenever I am traveling about town, I bump into friends and clients and they always want to know, How is Bellingham real estate? " I want to provide you with a place to visit that gives you what is noteworthy about the market. Just how are we weathering the storm? The fourth corner is doing quite well comparatively speaking when viewing the market data on the rest of the country. Washington State's Housing Market report provides you with a great snapshot if you want to read more.... Be glad you live here!

My advice? All the beautiful brochures and online virtual tours won't sell a home in this market if the asking price is too high. Sellers may not get the price that they prefer, but the market votes with their dollars. Price your home "spot on" and don't make the mistake of following the trend downward. And guess what? I am looking forward to the day I can tell you good news that the trend is going up! Until then, let's weather this storm together.

Happy Tuesday!

Anne

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Bellingham Real Estate Minute

Edgewater Place Condos

3023 Hayward Ct., Bellingham

Mark Roberts Says It Best!

Bellingham Homes For Sale In Washington State Thursday, October 8, 2009

Bellingham Homes For Sale In Washington State

Home Inspections

USE YOUR NEST EGG TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE

Weather the Storm Together

Bellingham Homes For Sale In Washington State
Thursday, October 8, 2009