Bellingham Homes & Real Estate

Fawn Island in beautiful Deer Harbor, Washington, is one of the most exclusive properties on the market. For a complete list of features and amenities please visit Fawnisland.net. Have a home to sell? Trust the top agent in social media to get you maximum exposure!  Jack Otto eXp Realty 206-388-6102 Jack.otto@exprealty.com

Fabulous private island is the perfect mixture of seclusion and modern comfort. Ready for full time residence or the perfect weekend getaway. The island sits in the heart of Deer Harbor. The estate includes a 2 story main house that has stunning views to the south that include Reef, Coon, Wasp, and San Juan Island as well as the Olympic range. Relax on the full 360 degree deck and watch as the world sails, motors, paddles, or drifts by. On rainy days move indoors and enjoy a wood fireplace, internet and power supplied from Orcas Island. Two guest houses provide plenty of room for visitors. This perfectly sized island gives you the classical cabin feeling, surrounded by Madrona, Douglass Fir and Oak throughout. Only accessible by boat, the newly re-built Pier with 40ft dock faces nearby Marinas, a mere 5 minute boat ride away. Call Jack Otto for more info (206)388-6102 More info at Fawnisland.net Offered at $3.48M

You've read all the articles and seen the news. This year is going to be a banner year to sell your home, not a secret. So you want to sell it yourself and save some money. Would you perform surgery on yourself to save money with your doctor? No! There is a reason to hire a professional. Here is a great article to read if you are considering selling your home yourself.  "The Top 5 Reasons You Should Not For Sale By Owner"  http://ht.ly/106vve

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Free Home Selling Kit

7 Most Competitive Housing Markets for Buyers Seattle is on the list! Supply is picking up, but so are rates. Are you in the market? Get your cards lined up so you can still get your dream home at low interest rates.

http://realestate.msn.com/whats-the-value-of-a-view Ever wonder what the actual cost of a certain view might be? Here is a great read on that exact question. Next time you see a home with a view you can have a better idea of what you should pay! Have a GREAT Monday!

http://www.king5.com/news/slideshows/Seattle-ranks-No-7-for-luxury-home-sales-207546281.html It's always good to see our area making the grade when it comes to home sales!

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/05/15/big-ticket-homes-in-higher-demand With the housing market on the rebound it's only a matter of time when luxury homes and vacation homes become popular again.

What's the Magic Color for Selling Your House? | Live Green | Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Color goes a long way! What makes those buyers more eager to buy? Take a look.

http://www.realestate.com/advice/april-showers-home-prices-infographic/ Here in the Seattle/Bellevue area we get are fair share of rain right? Well how does that affect home prices? Best part of this graphic is it Finally shows people Seattle is not the rainiest city in America!

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2013/04/17/housing-recovery-stalling/ This is the concern on everyone's mind these days. Are prices rising too fast? Is there going to be another bubble. Here is a good read from AOL Real Estate on some aspects of the market recovery. Have a great Thursday!

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/04/15/are-home-prices-rising-too-fast With homes selling fast and at asking price or better, some are asking the question if prices are rising too fast? Are we headed into another bubble? Here is a short read from RealtorMag about the situation.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324695104578418943971997704.html?mod=residential_real_estate Ever wonder if there is too much staging going on? There is a fine line between well done and over done.

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/on/playboy-bunny-house-los-angeles/ You don't see this everyday! Not the famed mansion across the street ( I had to read the article to know this). Just a fun read for this Wednesday!