Some sellers are hesitant to put their homes on the market and compete with short sale property prices, but buyers are looking at all inventory on the market and in many cases choosing to purchase homes that are not short sales. Due to the time constraints and complications of purchasing short sales, many buyers are opting to purchase homes that are in good condition, priced correctly and not short sales.

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According to a study by Trulia, buying a home is actually cheaper than renting in 72% of US cities. Plus you have the pride of home ownership and tax advantages. With historically low interest rates, lots of selection and reasonable home prices, now is a great time to buy!

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If you are like many people, about this time of year you begin to get the itch to be outside and start gardening. It is still a bit early to actually do the work, but you can begin to dream of projects you would like to accomplish this year.

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The graph below shows Lynden Homes For Sale, Homes Sold and Pending Sales for the past 15 months. As you can see we had a typical slow down over the months of December and January. We are currently seeing more buyer activity with hopes for improvements in the upcoming months as the weather improves.

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I will be holding an open house at my beautiful condo listing at 1976A Bender Park Blvd on Saturday, February 19 from 11am to 1pm. Stop by and see why this home is a great value!

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Did you know that on November 11, 2010 mortgage interest rates hit a historic low of 4.17% ! Interest rates still hovering around that historic low, combined with lower prices, have created the return of housing affordability in Washington.

The First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit boosted the real estate industry in 2010 with first time homebuyers rising to over 50% of all homes purchased in the first quarter.

Read my Buyer tips to learn more about the purchasing process, Contact Me with questions or comments or Search For Homes.

Check out my new listing on the bay end of California Creek! Boat and fish outside your back door! 3BR/2BA home with open floor plan, vaulted ceiling in great room, kitchen with island, master suite with attached bath, fenced yard and quiet location at end of street. $184,900

“Fact: For every additional 1,000 home sales, about 500 jobs are added to the economy. Those are real jobs that give our families, friends and neighbors a chance to work.

We need to change the dialog. Critics say housing is a drain on federal resources. We know better. Housing is the engine that drives our national economy. Eight of the last ten recessions have ended as a result of robust housing markets. The other two ended as a result of war spending. The choice is easy. America needs a healthy housing market to thrive.”

Information courtesy of Ron Phipps, 2011 NAR President, Realtor.org

Jerry just listed a wonderful full time or vacation home in Maple Falls with easy access to Mt Baker Ski Area, hiking and more! Enjoy all nature has to offer, yet within short commute of Bellingham.

Listed at $229,900

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