Blaine Area Blog

Blaine has so many neat things....The ocean views, sunsets, beautiful colors and nature.

Tomorrow, at the Semiahmoo Park, there is birdwatching to do. As some of you may know, there are SO many migratory birds to watch. This is just one more reason to live here in "Beautiful Blaine"! 

Looking forward to seeing some of you out tomorrow at the Semiahmoo Park at 9:00am to enjoy some of Washington's true beauty!

If you are interested in what Whatcom County, Blaine, Bellingham or any of the surrounding areas have to offer, feel free to contact me at any time or to view my website.

Contact Information: 

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Drive - Bellingham, WA - 360-201-1844 - www.wesnygaard.com - www.whatcomcountyhomesearch.com

MLS Number:  29059079

Address:  9395 Stein Road, Custer, WA, 98230

This is like having your own personal resort. Gorgeous 5200 +/- sf custom built home. Bank of large east facing windows offers a 180 degree view of the local area, views of Mount Baker and the Twin Sisters! Gourmet kitchen, 5 fireplaces, large walk-in pantry. Master En suite 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. Do you enjoy coffee? This home has its own built-in espresso machine.

As you arrive at the home you drive past the large pond, that has its own fountain-great for a summer swim.  Yes, the water is that clean!  Lots of room for expansion and acres to roam.

View from almost every room!

View this home's virtual tour?  Click here: http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=507403&SessionKey={B8E3B730-23A3-45A3-965D-AD296F425A24}&r=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etourfactory%2Ecom%2FInventory%2FTourDetails%2Easp%3FnTourID%3D507403

Contact Information:

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Drive - Bellingham WA - 360.201.1844 - www.WesNygaard.com - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com

Craftsman Home

MLS # 89129

1333 Harrison Ave., Blaine, WA  98230

Recent price reduction on this home!  $489,900

Beautiful historic craftsman home, built by Blaine's 1st banker. Home has been restored to near perfection with attention to every detail! Lots of open space for entertaining, large living room and dining room. Enjoy the fresh air from Drayton Harbor. Minutes to Blaine Marina and the US-Canada border.

Studio, office, you name it, located behind the home.  This studio has private, separate entrance, heat, high speed inter-net. This studio would work well for a CPA, etc.  Home is zoned RO (Residential Office).

This historic craftsman has beautiful mature landscapping with a large fenced yard, two decks, with view of Drayton Harbor from master bedroom private deck.

Take a virtual tour of this home?  Click here: http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=445661&SessionKey={B8E3B730-23A3-45A3-965D-AD296F425A24}&r=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etourfactory%2Ecom%2Finventory%2FTourDetails%2Easp%3FnTourID%3D445661

Contact Informtion

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Drive - Bellingham WA - 360.201.1844 - www.WesNygaard.com - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com

What's going on in Blaine for the holidays?

Okay, so the sun is going down around 4:30 in the afternoon but you're still in holiday mode.  Try an afternoon or evening in Blaine.  Look at the lights, feel the chill in the fresh ocean breezes, stop by one of Blaine's restaurants and enjoy a great meal or a cup of coffee to take the chill off your cheeks.

Blaine has holiday festivities going almost continually from now until the first of the year. Here is a short run down of activities.

December 5th

The Blaine Community Tree Lighting
Loation:  G Street Plaza
Time: 4 PM to 7 PM 
Get in the holiday spirit when Santa arrives at 4:45PM! Kid's of all ages can visit with Santa beginning at 5PM.

Location:  674 Peace Portal (old Goff's Department store).

Other activities; Tree Lighting Ceremony at the "G" Street Plaza at 4:15PM with music and caroling, bonfires, the lighted boat parade and free horse carriage rides!

More information:  Contact Blaine Chamber of Commerce, (360) 332-6484.

December 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2009

Event:      The 5th Annual WinterFest Art Show & Sale
Location:  674 Peace Portal Drive (formerly Goff's Department Store)
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM 
Art Show and Sale, Handmade Gifts for Christmas Gift Giving, Artisan will be giving demonstrations, Live Entertainment, Alpacas for the kids to see and pet, Lots of food and warm country atmosphere. The Winterfest is being presented by:The Sweet Road Artisans Alliance.

Happy Holidays!

Wes Nygaard - (360) 201-1844 - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Drive - Bellingham, WA - http://www.whatcomcountyhomesearch.com/ - http://www.wesnygaard.com/

MLS#29071474

8073 Kispiox Rd., Birch Bay, WA 98230

Now Asking: $266,900

View Virtual Tour of this Birch Bay, WA home at:  www.8073KispioxRd.com

This is a great, 4 bedroom, 2 bath rambler in popular Birch Bay Village, located in Birch Bay, WA with large yard with mature trees and close to the beach at Birch Bay. Ideal floor plan with vaulted living room and mantled gas fireplace, and home has radiant heat. Open kitchen and dining layout, lots of storage, and appliances including washer, dyer, refrigerator, stove all stay with the home. Finished double car attached garage. Birch Bay Village has a gated entry with 24 hour on duty guard, marina, golf, tennis, swimming pool and miles of beautiful beaches in Birch Bay, WA.

Birch Bay is a Pacific Northwest community rooted in the beach and formed around a vacation lifestyle. People enjoy the area's natural beauty and recreational activities which include swimming at the beach, clam-digging, crab-hunting, boating, golfing, bird watching and enjoying picturesque sunsets. The San Juan Islands and Mount Baker can be seen from Birch Bay, WA.


Activities in Birch Bay, WA include:

* Bird Watching
* Birch Bay State Park
* Biking and Roller Blading
* Clamming and Crabbing
* Birch Bay Swimming and Sand Sculpturing
* Sea Links 18 Hole Public Golf Course
* Miniature Golf (Indoor & Outdoor)
* Go-Karts (seasonal)
* Miniature Train Rides
* Waterslides (seasonal)
* Canoeing and Kayaking
* Camping & Horseback Riding
* Birch Bay Sailing and Boating

If you have any questions about Birch Bay, WA and Whatcom County real estate or would like to search for homes in Birch Bay, WA, please feel free to give me a call.

Wes Nygaard - (360) 201-1844 - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Drive - Bellingham, WA - www.whatcomcountyhomesearch.com - www.wesnygaard.com

MLS#29111758

1048 Eighth Street North, Lynden, WA 98264

Now Asking: $386,900

View Virtual Tour of this Lynden, WA home at: www.1048EighthStreet.com

Motivated seller, gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2345 square foot, Lynden, WA home. Coiffured ceilings, eucalyptus hardwood floors, tile and carpet throughout. Two fireplaces! Everything has been beautifully done with attention to detail. This Lynden, WA custom home has an additional bedroom suite on the upper level above the garage with private entrance. Private entrance is from the back door of the garage.  Large two car garage has not been used for cars...used for hobbies, crafts, playroom. Extra long drive-way with additional room for RV parking and much more.

This Lynden, WA home is located very close to Isom Elementary Schooland the Lynden, WA Aldergrove, B.C. border crossing. 

Lynden, WA is known for its Dutch heritage and excellent school systems, the clean and safe streets and the genuine care of the neighborhoods and friendly, caring people.

Some of the best dairy products in the Northwest are located at Edaleen's Dairy in Lynden WA.  Make sure to stop by for one of the best ice cream cones ever!

Wes Nygaard - (360) 201-1844 - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Drive - Bellingham, WA - www.whatcomcountyhomesearch.com - http://www.wesnygaard.com/

MLS#29010547

1359 Eastwood Way, Lynden, WA 98264

$380,000

View Virtual Tour of this Lynden, WA home at: www.1359EastwoodWay.com

This is an approved Short Sale at $380,000.  There is a short window to closing this home due to foreclosure date of January 15, 2010.  You need to move fast to buy this fabulous Lynden, WA custom built home.  Slight repairs will be needed.

Lender Approved Short Sale! Stunning craftsman home in Lynden, WA with open floor plan-perfect for entertaining. Amazing quality & custom finishes throughout home, including designer paint colors, 3/4 Kempas hardwood & California Gold Slate flooring. Spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, with master bedroom and separate office on main floor. Upstairs includes bonus room with 20' of cabinet space. Outside is just as impressive with 16x52 patio with gas hookup for BBQ, professionally landscaped yard w/sprinkler system, extra 10x12 shed with electricity.

This Lynden, WA home is located very close to Lynden High School and the Lynden, WA Aldergrove, B.C. border crossing. 

Lynden, WA is known for its Dutch heritage and excellent school systems, the clean and safe streets and the genuine care of the neighborhoods and friendly, caring people.

Some of the best dairy products in the Northwest are located at Edaleen's Dairy in Lynden WA.  Make sure to stop by for one of the best ice cream cones ever located just minutes from the Aldergrove, B.C. border crossing!

If you have any questions about Lynden, WA and Whatcom County real estate or would like to search for homes in Lynden, WA, please feel free to give me a call.

Wes Nygaard - (360) 201-1844 - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Drive - Bellingham, WA - http://www.whatcomcountyhomesearch.com/ - http://www.wesnygaard.com/

MLS#29075546

3905 H Street, Blaine, WA  98230

Asking: $1,178,000

View the Virtual Tour at: www.3905HStreet.com

Recent price reduction on this exceptional Blaine, WA custom home with panoramic mountain, bay and strait views, with sunsets from this Blainehome beyond your wildest dreams! Gated community, custom built Northwest contemporary 5000 sf home on 10.9 gorgeous acres. Three fireplaces, acacia and granite flooring, cherry wood kitchen cabinets with soft close feature, custom hand blown, signed and dated light fixtures. This beautiful custom built Blaine, WA  home is on a full water filtration system, security system and as you approach the home you will enjoy the paved circular drive.  This custom Blaine, WA home is a short distance to historic downtown Blaine, WA, Drayton Harbor, Semiahmoo Resort, Birch Bay and U.S./Canadian border.

Blaine, WA is only minutes away from the Blaine Truck border crossing and the Blaine Peace Arch border crossing and located directly across the border from White Rock, B.C.

While searching for homes in Blaine, WA, be sure to visit the beautiful Peace Arch State Parkwith views of the Blaine, WA Marina, Drayton Harbor in Blaine, WA, Semiahmoo Resort and White Rock, B.C.  Blaine, WA is approximately 40-45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, B.C., and if you are traveling from Blaine, WA to Seattle, WA, the drive is approximately 2 hours.

Enjoy the small community feel of Blaine, WA and Whatcom County with the unlimited potential of Vancouver, B.C. directly across the border from Blaine, WA, Bellingham, WA 20 minutes to the south, and Seattle, WA approximately 2 hours away.  Enjoy abundant Northwest cuisine and Blaine, WA is also a major bird migratory route.  The Blaine, WA Drayton Harbor area becomes a major attraction for bird watcher from around the world during the spring and fall migrations.

If you have any questions about Blaine, WA and Whatcom County real estate or would like to search for homes in Blaine, WA, please feel free to give me a call.

Wes Nygaard - (360) 201-1844 - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Drive - Bellingham, WA - www.whatcomcountyhomesearch.com - www.wesnygaard.com

Grandview Golf Course Home on 4th Fairway

3101 Creasy Rd., Custer, WA

MLS#29158637 - $249,000

GRANDVIEW GOLF COURSE HOMElocated on the 4th fairway of Grandview golf course, with three bedrooms and 1.75 baths, and 1,848 square feet. Almost an acre (.97+/-) of greenery, mature trees with fabulous views of the Grandview golf course. Home has been recently remodeled and is immaculate inside and out. New paint inside and out, new windows, and great carpet. Insulated detached 2 car garage with electricity, water, furnace and work shop area and 2 more outbuildings for additional storage. Location for large RV with electric hook-up and more.

View Grandview Golf Course Home:  www.3101CreasyRd.com

http://whatcomcountyhomesearch.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail&startrow=8&cfid=976000&cftoken=46824871&CFID=976000&CFTOKEN=46824871 

www.WesNygaard.com

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Dr. - Bellingham, WA - 360.201.1844

Had to take some time off, so we turned moving dad from Colorado to Phoenix, Arizona into a mini-vacation.

We started off from home in Blaine, WA, stopped off in Denver to see family and friends, went from Denver to Nathrop, Colorado to pack up dad's household goods, then off to Phoenix to unload and and set things in place.

While we were on our journey we made a mini-vacation out of the trip.  We toured around Salida, Colorado, Buena Vista, Colorado and made a stop in Aspen, Colorado.  The fall colors and scenery were fabulous!

While we were in Phoenix, Arizona we found, rather we were told about some of the best Mexican Food.  And it was the best Mexican food that we have ever had. 

The name of the Mexican food restaurant is Rito's, located at 907 14th and Virginia, phone number is 602.262.9842.  It only has take out and closes at 3:00pm...but the food is the best.

Try the beef burrito with green chili sauce!

I am attaching a YouTube link of Aspen, Colorado in the fall.  Hope you enjoy!

Aspen, Colorado link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggpvTF3FMq0

Wes Nygaard - The Muljat Group - 510 Lakeway Drive Bellingham WA - 360.201.1844 - www.WhatcomCountyHomeSearch.com - www.WesNygaard.com