Real Estate in Bellingham remains Strong
Real Estate in Bellingham remains strong
June 11th, 2006“Despite the slowdown nationally in home purchases, Bellingham is still on a healthy upward swing”, says Luanne Highlander RE/Max realtor and owner of Relocate Northwest. “Most of my clients find this region on line. Bellingham, Fairhaven district especially, is the favored area for investing in a second home or investment property”. Condominiums are going up all over the city, but especially Fairhaven. Condominium prices in Fairhaven start at $345,000 and the penthouse condos are over $1,000,000. CNN magazine recently rated Bellingham #5 best small city…Inc Magazine gave it #1 in their next issue.
People are leaving the big city hubbub and discovering the fresh, natural community culture of Bellingham and surrounding cities. From live theater or symphony, one can walk a block to dinner at one or several gourmet restaurants in the city, take a walk on the inner-urban trails along Bellingham Bay or take in a comedy at the Upfront Theater, owned by Ryan Stiles, famous comedian on the Drew Carrey Show.
Real estate is still a good investment in Bellingham, Washington and most agree that the area will continue to remain popular with boomers and athletic types for years to come.