Birchwood—affectionately known by locals as the “Wood Hood”—is one of those neighborhoods that quietly grows on you. You know you’ve arrived when you cross the Rainbow Bridge on Northwest Avenue, just over Squalicum Parkway. From there, the vibe shifts. Birchwood is established, unflashy, and genuinely neighborly. It’s calm without feeling sleepy, and it’s become one […]
Cordata Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA
Cordata Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA An Overview of Bellingham’s Newest Neighborhood Cordata is Bellingham’s northernmost neighborhood—and also its newest and fastest-growing. Designed as a master-planned community, Cordata was built with everyday ease in mind. You’ll find acres of public parks, walking trails, bike lanes, and a thoughtful mix of residential, commercial, and medical spaces woven […]
Is Bellingham, WA Safe?
Crime Statistics, Local Perspective, and What It’s Really Like to Live Here One of the most common questions people ask when considering a move here is: Is Bellingham, WA safe? Like most cities, the answer depends on how you look at it. Crime statistics tell one story. Lived experience often tells another. This post covers […]
How Putting Down Roots in Bellingham has Changed Me
When I meet someone new we often get to discussing our lives. What do you do for a living, is this your first time here, how long have you lived in Bellingham? You know the questions, you know the spiel. I recently met a new agent at the Muljat office and was having one of […]
What 5 Years in Bellingham has Shown Me
“If you get the chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it would be easy, They just promised it would be worth it. ” -Dr Seuss I saw the above quote this morning while I was scrolling Facebook. It has been rumbling around in my head that I am going […]
How to FIT IN in When You Move to Bellingham
Bellingham is hitting people’s radars from all over the country as a place to relocate. Why? In my opinion, living in Bellingham is probably the best place to live in the United States. Now, I admit, I am pretty partial to Bellingham since I live here, but there are lots of reasons that people are […]
Is the Bellingham Market about to Crash?
We, the real estate brokers, noticed it right away when the market shifted a few weeks ago. Bellingham, almost overnight, went from being a steaming hot real estate market, to not. I think most real estate brokers were surprised, as I was, how quickly the cool down happened. What does this mean for Bellingham home […]
What’s Your Favorite Thing About Living in Bellingham?
“What’s your favorite thing about living in Bellingham?” is the question that was posted in my Facebook group “Bellingham Living” by Selena, a new, soon to be resident of Bellingham. The answers were so diverse and heart felt I thought they would make a wonderful post in here as many of you are researching Bellingham […]