Congratulations to all the 2012 Winners and Thank You to the many volunteers who helped to make the 14th Annual
Curt Maberry Memorial Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament a success!
Raspberry Festival 2012 Wrap Up
Raspberry Festival 2012
Join us in downtown Lynden July 20 & 21 for the 14th annual Curt Maberry Memorial Classic 3 on 3 basketball tournament in the streets of Lynden. Held in conjunction with the Raspberry Festival, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Food vendors, live music, kids bouncy house and much much more! The Muljat Group is proud to honor Curt’s memory by organizing, running and sponsoring the 3 on 3 tournament.
Go to www.lynden.org for details on the festival.
Housing Forecast
QUOTE OF THE WEEK… “Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.” –William James, American philosopher and psychologist
INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE… The housing market sure seems to be getting a second wind. The latest forecast from the National Association of Realtors predicts a 9.5% gain in existing home sales in 2012 and a 6.9% boost in 2013, to almost 5 million units. New home sales are projected to jump 29% this year and 62% (!!) in 2013, to 629,000 units. Median prices for existing homes should be UP 3% in 2012 and UP 5.7% in 2013. New home median prices are expected UP 4% this year and UP 4.6% in 2013.
Courtesy of Nicole Walker, Sterling Bank
June 2012 Lynden RE Stats
The graph below shows Lynden Homes For Sale, Homes Sold and Pending Sales for the past 15 months. June shows a a nice increase for sold homes.
Picking the Right Neighborhood
Picking The Right Neighborhood
You’re in the market to buy. You’ve probably given a lot of thought to the type of home you want as well as your budget and buying price range. There’s an additional topic, though, that requires your careful consideration. Which neighborhood is right for you?
Neighborhoods vary as widely as the people that live within them. Some have diligent HOA’s with strict rules of appearance and conduct, while others are more lax … sometimes to the detriment of home values.
It’s important to research the neighborhood where you’re considering purchasing a home. You want an area that fits your needs, personality, and social habits. These factors can influence your overall happiness just as much as that updated master bath or outdoor kitchen.
Read the full story from Realty Times.
Posting courtesy of wahomeowners.com.
Tips for Buyers in Today’s Market
In this rebounding real estate marketplace buyers need to have guidelines for success in their real estate search. Buyer should know what they are up against and what opportunities are available.
Be prepared by checking your credit report, study nearby comparable sales, be ready to negotiate, know the local market and plan for closing costs.
With the help of your Realtor, preplanning and understanding the market can smooth out your real estate transaction.
Housing on the Rebound
May Housing Stats the best they have been in 2 years
According the the article in the Seattle Times the housing market has shown more promise last month than it has in over 2 years. With home prices still low and interest rates at record lows builders are gaining confidence in the Real Estate Market and are building at a faster pace than we have seen in the last few years.
NOW is the time to jump in the Real Estate market.
Click on the following to read the article Read the full article from the Seattle Times here…
New Listing! Lovely Acreage, Home & Shop!
One of a kind acreage & location! Well maintained 2236sqft, 4 bedroom home with rock fireplace in living room connecting to formal dining. Large kitchen with granite counters & eating bar connects to family room with gas fireplace. Master suite with double sinks, large shower and walk in closet opens to oversized back deck. 4.45 acres features private setting on dead end road, large shop plus additional outbuilding and tree farm. Perfect mid county location! Offered at $490,000. Click here for more photos and details.
Good News for Prices
In April, among the 100 largest metros, only 44 saw price drops year over year, 10 fewer than in March. Even better, 6 of the 10 biggest metros reported home price increases. Analysts noted that home prices are responding to a restricted supply that they think will exist for some time to come. The supply of homes in current inventory is down to 6.5 months, a level we haven’t seen in more than five years!
Courtesy of Nicole Walker, Sterling Bank
$2500 GIVE AWAY WINNERS
I want to personally Congratulate John and Jenny Granara for winning the $2,500 cash grand prize in our Real Estate Thank You Give Away celebrating our 1 year merger with The Muljat Group.
