Ferndale Real Estate Market Report for November, 2009

There are currently 205 homes for sale.

• Homes are priced from $69,900 – $1,500,000
• Average Asking Price is $383,692 Days on Market are 137 days
• Median Asking Price is $319,900 Days on Market are 99 days
• Homes sold in November: 20
• Average Listing Price $303,688
• Average Sold Price $298,420 Days on the Market 94
• Median Listing Price $248,475
• Median Sold Price $243,950 Days on Market 82
• Homes Pending this week: 8 Total Homes Pending: 50

• Average Sales Price November 2008: $305,298
• Median Sales Price November 2008: $300,000
• Sold in November 2008: 11

The Average Sales price is down 2.3% compared to November 08 and up 14.5% compared to last month, October  09.

The Median Sales prices is down 23.0% compared to November 08 and down 2.6% compared to last month, October  09.

The number of sales is down up by 9 compared to November 08 and is down 4 compared to last month, October 09.

Great news the  First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit of $8,000 available to anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the past 3 years has been extended until April 2010.  The new program will also expand the tax credit to include existing home owners who have owned a home for at least five of the last 8 years will be able to apply for tax credits of up to $6,500 when they purchase their next home.

You might want to talk to your banker to see what you can afford. Meanwhile interest rates are still extremely low and there are some great values in the Bellingham market right now. You might want to take a look at what it would cost you to purchase one of these homes at today’s rates. You might be surprised at what your monthly payments would be, maybe less than your paying for rent right now if you are renting a comparable sized house.

If you have any questions or want to see any Bellingham Property feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981

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Jensens Ferndale Floral hosting Scandinavian Open House 12-5-09

As I was passing through the town of Ferndale I thought I would stop in to Jensen’s Ferndale Floral and check out what was available for a friend for a party..

I walked in and was surprised to find such a huge selection of flowers candles and gifts… and so much more! If you are looking for those little stuffed animals that interact on the computer called Webkinz they have them along with many other stuffed creatures.

Also what stood before me was a wonderfully decorated tree. Beautiful ornaments hanging there looking all sparkly and wonderful.

I wandered around the store to find just about everything imaginable.. Different  areas gave way to treasures everywhere. As I was taking another look around I  grabbed an Advent calendar for my girls.. Every year I  find one that opens a new window for each day until  Christmas with a little piece of chocolate hidden inside.  Even though they are older now, it is a tradition..My daughter came in to  see what was taking me so long and her eyes lit up. Along with this I discovered a special area dedicated to  my heritage and depending on which side you are on it is either all Swede or Norwegian.  There is a wonderful  selection of foods like lingonberry sauce, ginger snaps and pickled herring.

I was so excited to see all of this and more…a dog dish! Wuff Da. Priceless.

You would have to have  been raised around a bunch of Scandinavians to understand. Uff da!

I also discovered that they are hosting a Scandinvian Open house this coming weekend on November 5^th 2009.

And good sources tell me that someone is making homemade Lefsa. Best around they say… I heard some other stories as well but they are best told in person.

So if your in Ferndale stop by for a little Scandinavian flair and take a look around. I am sure you will find something fantastic for someone on your list.

Katharine Carey

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Ferndale Chamber of Commerce volunteers light up Main Street!

Ferndale Chamber volunteers worked early to get Holiday street lights up and ready for the season.  Driving down main street Ferndale at different times of the year you will find the streets lined with either beautiful baskets from Van Wingerden Nursery in the Spring and Summer.  Flags lining the streets for Fourth of July and Veterans Day or Christmas Lights during the Holidays.

It is this community spirit that brings people to Ferndale.

The next big event is the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on November 4^th at 5pm.  I drove by the tree being uprighted on Saturday and look forward to see it glowing on Friday.

Perhaps it will inspire me to find the movie that always comes out of the cabinet at this time.. Christmas vacation:)

Hope to see you there!

Katharine Carey