Julia Hansen

The federal report is consistent with what’s been seen in local data, said Julia Hansen, an economics professor at Western Washington University. She noted that April home sales were up nearly 50 percent compared to a year earlier and that inventory was down to 3.6 months.

Overall home values in Whatcom County continue to appreciate, following a trend taking place throughout much of the country, according to a new federal report.

Local home values rose 1.9 percent in the first quarter of 2013 compared to a year earlier, according to data from the Federal…

With spring nearly here, it's an important time to see what tone will be set for the local real estate market in 2011.

March has traditionally been the time Whatcom County sees the first uptick in home sale activity, generally peaking in the summer months before school starts. Of…

While still sluggish overall, the Whatcom County real estate market has some interesting changes taking place.
Whatcom County real estate agents sold 109 homes and condominiums in February, about equal to the 110 in January, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.…

Part of the supply issue is due to the July slowdown in post-tax-credit sales, said Julia Hansen, an economics professor at Western Washington University. She agreed with Crellin about the importance of jobs.

"Much will depend on the pace of local employment growth, which affects…

"Last year the Whatcom County real estate market posted slower sales and a drop in prices, but a new report provides the nitty-gritty details of what happened.

The 32nd edition of the Whatcom County Real Estate Research Report was recently released, providing an in-depth look at what…

"The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County and Northwest Business Monthly will present the Spring 2010 Housing Outlook and Construction Economic Seminar 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18.

The event will be held at the BIAWC's office at 1650 Baker Creek Place,…