Blaine Area Blog

5 acre - Estate Setting - Mt. Baker Views - Located On Stein Road - Blaine-Custer - WA

Address:  9395 Stein Road - Blaine - WA

NWMLS # 29059079

This home is like having your own personal resort. It is a gorgeous 5200 +/- sf custom built home. There is a bank of large east facing windows which offer a 180 degree view of the local area and mountains.

Gourmet kitchen, 5 fireplaces, large walk-in pantry. Master Ensuite with walk-in closet and phenomenal master bath.

The home has a large deck with a covered BBQ area. Interior has stunning wide plank maple flooring with Italian porcelain tile. Enjoy coffee? This home has its own built-in espresso machine.

The view looks east to Mr. Baker and the Twin Sisters.  As you look out across the expanse you will see the home's beautiful fountain and pond.

For more pictures and information visit:  www.9395SteinRd.com

If you would like to view this 5 acre, estate-like home and  see the Mt. Baker and Sister Views for yourself, please give me a call.

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.WesNygaard.com - 360.201.1844

Very interesting article appeared in the the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel dated Tuesday July 14, 2009.  It appears that lenders/lending institutions may have begun to take a different view regarding foreclosures.

Again, to restate what was said in a previous Blaine Area Blog, when you are considering a short sale, foreclosure, or deed in lieu, the first person(s) you should contact are your lender and or an attorney.

Getting in contact with either one or both the lender and an attorney is the 1st course of action you should take when considering a short sale or foreclosure on your property.

Not getting in contact or having no communication with your lender or attorney is the wrong course of action to take.

Communication is key!

If you have any questions, give me a call.

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.WesNygaard.com - 360.201.1844

Short Sale - Blaine WA - Corner Lot - Moments From The Water - Water Views - Drayton Harbor

Address:  2120 Bayview Ave., Blaine WA

MLS#  20997823

This beautiful home is only a short stroll to Drayton Harbor--and is priced to sell. The home has  4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 2824 sf.

There is plenty of fresh air and wonderful sea breezes.  Geese, ducks and eagles abound in and around Drayton Harbor.

This home is close to Canada-US border and has beautiful hardwood floors and granite counter tops.

If you are interested in viewing this home, give me a call to arrange a visit.

You can see this  home on line at:  www.2120BayView.com

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.WesNygaard.com - 360.201.1844

Short Sale - Blaine WA - Corner Lot - Moments From The Water - Water Views - Drayton Harbor

1542 Westivew Place, Lynden, WA - across from Isom School

MLS# 28152987

View Video Of Home:  www.1542WestviewPl.com

This home  has recently reduced in price.  If you are looking for a quality home in Lynden, WA., close to Isom School, view the video, and drive by the home.

Currently, the garage is being used for material storage.  The 'tyupical' garage door will be re-installed for the new owner.

The home is 4800+/-SF., with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, with an office and bonus room.  The master suite(s) are on the main and second floor. This home has radiant heat under all tiled areas-individual zone thermostats, hardwood floors, crown molding throughout the entire home, 9 foot ceilings, and high efficiency heating system, granite counters, and cherry cabinets. The best materials and attention to details are evident everywhere in this home. Also, open floor plan, RV parking, huge deck, master shower with steam.

If you need more information on this home located in Lynden, WA., across from Isom School,  please give me a call.

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.WesNygaard.com  360.201.1844

Birch Bay July 4th 2009 Fireworks Display

Everyone that went to Birch Bay on July 4th had more eye candy than should be allowed in one day.

The fireworks started about 8:45 and went in to full swing at about 9:15.  The extravaganza lasted about an hour and forty-five minutes. 

Actually, it went on till around midnight.  I couldn't take it any more, had to call it a night.

It was phenomenal! 

We were able to get seated at CJ's restaurant at about 8:30.  The food was great, the service was even better, the view of the fireworks from CJ's deck was beyond your wildest dreams.

The light show was from Semiahmoo on the far side,  to Birch Bay Village, down to Birch Bay, around to Point Whitehorn.

I kind of felt sorry for the people who went to Seattle, Lake Union.  The display lasted, I think, 20 minutes, 20 seconds...have no idea how long it took to get out of the traffic jam:)

If you missed The Birch Bay Fireworks Display 2009, try and be there for 2010.  With the Olympics on the way, might be better than Birch Bay 2009!

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.WesNygaard.com 360,201,1844

Acreage - Blueberries - Barn - Views - Home

If you looking for a beautiful setting, great home a lot of sunshine, 2+/- acres of 5-6 year old bluberries, you've found the right location!

This home has views of Mt.Baker, the Twin Sisters and the Canadian Mountains. 4.57+/- acres. The  home has new appliances, new roof. 3800+/- barn with matted stalls. Approximately 2+/- acres planted in blueberries.

The home has an apiary business, however, the apiary business is not included in listing.

If you would like to view this 5+/- acre home that has blueberries and Mt. Baker views, go to:

www.2504HStreedrd.com

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - http://www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.WesNygaard.com  360.201.1844

Okay, maybe perfect isn't the perfect word to use for our perfect weather...but is has been perfect.

Last night about 6:00 we got the itch...we had to go to the beach.

We drove over to Semiahmoo, to the east side of the spit, took the shoes off and went into the water and walked the beach.

The water temperature was...perfect, tide was in.

Walking on the east side of the spit the views were all the way from White Rock, Canada to Mount Baker and the Twin Sisters.  The evening sky was crystal clear, almost no wind and the waves were small.

We walked the beach for about few hours, then went to the west side of the spit and watched the sun go down. 

Yes, it was beyond your wildest dreams. 

The breeze on the west side was a little stronger, the waves were about two feet.  It doesn't get much better.  Just sat and listened to the waves crashing the beach, enjoyed the cool breeze, watched the sun go down.

Sitting there I had to think about the traffic jams occuring right then in LA, Phoenix...you get the picture!

Don't forget July 4th, sundown, Birch Bay.  The best fireworks display this side of...and it is totally FREE!

I had to smile when I read the Seattle Times today.  They had an article about people being turned away at the Gas Works Park in Seattle.  Too many people.  Hmmm, let me see here:  no traffic jams, fresh air, the best free fire works around.  What am I missing. 

We live in a beautiful area.

Wes Nygaard - The Mulat Group - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.wesNygaard.com

Hello, Canadian home buyers and investors!

Yes, Canadians still can still obtain financing in the States.  Not all banks are funding Canadians, however, we have some great lenders and attractive 30 year fixed interest rates on homes.

For more information, give me a call.

Here are the Canadian rates, today.

You need: 

Good Canadian credit

20% down.

30 year fixed, single family residence:  7.5%  with 1.500 Points.

If you need help with finding a lender, findinga home, give me a call.

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.WesNygaard.com  360.201.1844

Bellingham - Blaine - Ferndale - Lynden - Sudden Valley pending have been updated and posted to the website:  http://www.whatcomcountyhomesearch.com

To review year to date/by week ratios, click on the individual name listed below.  Stats listed below are a snapshot of the first week of January 2009 vs. June 27, 2009.

Location               1st Week Jan               June 27th 2009               Increase/Decrease

Bellingham           13.50%                        24.79%                            +11.29%

Blaine                  8.22%                          14.88%                            +6.67%

Ferndale              11.89%                        21.68%                             +9.79%

Lynden                13.19%                       16.67%                              +3.48%

Sudden Valley      19.67%                        22.76%                              +3.09%     

If you have questions about understanding the ratios, please feel free to give me a call.  I'll be more than happy to explain what this information means.

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.WesNygaard.com  360.201.1844

Welcome to Monday!

Inventory and 'pending' sale continue to increase the Whatcom County area.

As of late this  morning, 30 year, single family, fixed rates were:

5.250% with 1.625 Points

and

5.625% with .125 Points

Outstanding interest rates!  Some of us remember when a single family residence, 30 year rate was as high as 19% and 20%...and buyers were actually happy to get the money:)

If you want to do  a real time search for homes coming on the Multi-List, go to:

www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - www.WesNygaard.com - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com  360.201.1844