The Bellingham Real Estate Podcast

Considering a move to Bellingham Washington? Dani Colito has been sharing insights into Bellingham on her Youtube channel, and joins The Bellingham Real Estate Podcast to further discuss the pros and cons of living in Bellingham. The main pros highlighted include the areas natural beauty, abundant outdoor recreation, and relatively mild winters, while the cons included the higher c

In honor of Veterans Day, navy veteran and John L. Scott Realtor Will Potts joins the podcast.Will shares his background in the navy, and some stories from multiple trips to Iraq. Will also shares some of the many benefits of VA loans along with resources available to active military and veterans in Whatcom & Skagit county and throughout the Pacific Northwest. You can reach Wil

Agricultural land is a major part of the economy in the rural areas of Whatcom County including Lynden, Everson and Ferndale Washington. Whatcom County is also the top producer of red rasberries in the country. Harm Lidhran joins the podcast to talk all things farming, as well as developing agricultural land. 1:20 Harm shares his story developing agricultural land for profit.13:00

The NAR (National Association of Realtor) settlement was enacted into law, and Realtors are now working with new rules regarding fees and disclosures. What is not in the news is that in the PNW, Realtors are members of the Northwest MLS, a private MLS that had already adapted to many of the settlement requirements over the last few years. In this episode, Nathan Butcher and Paul Ba

Whatcom County has many storage units and industrial parks throughout Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden and Blaine Washington. Storage units can be an incredibly low maintenance cash flow investment that is sometimes overlooked by Real Estate investors.Alicia Jansen Penningon shares with Paul Balzotti some of the options for both investing and developing storage units. 1:00 About Alicia

Whatcom County has two true golf course resort communities. Sudden Valley is located just east of the city limits of Bellingham on the shores of Lake Whatcom. And Semiahmoo, which is on the northwestern tip of the the state and the U.S. Just 12 minutes from the border and 30 minutes from Bellingham. Realtor Jess Davis Perrino discusses with Paul Balzotti the scoop on both communiti

Embark on the journey of turning dreams into reality with new construction homes in this insightful podcast episode. Join Paul Balzotti in conversation with seasoned broker Justin Nelson as they delve into the intricacies of building or purchasing a new home. From the allure of custom-built homes to the convenience of pre-sales, they explore the various avenues available to homebuy

As the popularity of Airbnb and vacation rentals has surged over the past decade, purchasing a second home has become increasingly feasible for many. In this episode of our Real Estate Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of managing Airbnb properties with Ian Krause, a seasoned Realtor who brings valuable experience from overseeing numerous private Airbnb accommodations.Ian prov

Bellingham, a thriving city nestled in the heart of Washington state, has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years. In this enlightening episode, Real Estate Broker Kerri Zender sits down with Paul Balzotti to reminisce about her upbringing in Bellingham and reflect on the city's remarkable evolution over time. Together, they delve into the expansion of Bellingham's city limi

Many homeowners have delayed a move-up purchase due to rising interest rates in 2023. In 2024, with rates projected to decline and the higher-end market still soft, this may be a good opportunity to consider a move-up purchase. Kate Fadden is a top-producing broker at JLS Bellingham, and she speaks with Paul Balzotti about the process of move-up buying and some creative ways to mak