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RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. RE/MAX Whatcom County, founded by Lori Reece in 1991, is a top real estate brokerage in Bellingham, WA. Visit our website today! Call or email us today!

With 130+ expert brokers across six offices, we specialize in buying, selling, luxury homes, and relocations. Looking for a home for sale in Bellingham? A home for sale in Lynden, Ferndale, or anywhere in Whatcom County or Washington? Look no further, our full time, professional Realtors help buyers find the home of their dreams, investors find the perfect investment property, and sellers market their homes to sell in the shortest amount of time for the most amount of money.

Data > fear and false news over here at REMAX, always.
10/23/2026

Data > fear and false news over here at REMAX, always.

**IS THE HOUSING MARKET HEADING FOR ANOTHER 2008?**The headlines might have you thinking so. But the actual data tells a...
10/23/2026

**IS THE HOUSING MARKET HEADING FOR ANOTHER 2008?**

The headlines might have you thinking so. But the actual data tells a very different story.

This week, our brokerage owner attended the State of the Industry conference in Seattle, investing time in understanding the economic forces shaping today's real estate market.

And here's what we want our communities to understand:

**2008 was a mortgage crisis. Today's market is facing an affordability crisis.**

There's a BIG difference.

In 2008, risky lending practices, widespread mortgage defaults, and foreclosures contributed to a devastating housing collapse.

Today?

πŸ“Š Mortgage borrower credit quality is substantially stronger than it was in 2008.

πŸ“Š Serious mortgage delinquencies were just 1.04% of active loans in August.

πŸ“Š National home prices were still up 2.6% year over year in the latest FHFA report.

πŸ“Š Here in the Northwest MLS region, inventory is up 24.5% and buyers have more negotiating power.

Does that mean the market isn't changing? Absolutely not.

Homes are taking longer to sell in many areas. Some sellers are adjusting their prices. And higher borrowing costs have made purchasing a home significantly more challenging.

But **a market adjusting to affordability pressures is not the same thing as a market collapsing under widespread mortgage defaults.**

And that's why we believe real estate decisions should be based on data, not fear.

At REMAX, staying educated isn't just about understanding where the market has been. It's about helping our clients make informed decisions about where they're going.

Less fear. More facts. Better decisions.

*Sources: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, ICE Mortgage Technology, FHFA, Northwest MLS. Data through September 2026 where available.*

Welcome home! We are ready to show you some amazing homes this Sunday!
10/23/2026

Welcome home! We are ready to show you some amazing homes this Sunday!

We have an amazing selection of Saturday open houses for you!!! 🏠
10/23/2026

We have an amazing selection of Saturday open houses for you!!! 🏠

Today our REMAX brokers went out and about around Whatcom County and filled their cameras with content to better help th...
10/21/2026

Today our REMAX brokers went out and about around Whatcom County and filled their cameras with content to better help their clients!

When’s the last time your brokerage paid for a content day for you so you can propel your business? If it’s been awhile, or never, it might be time to give us a call. πŸ‘ŠπŸ½

We believe in helping all our brokers win, and you could be next. πŸ’ͺ🏻

For 35 years, we have had the privilege of seeing individuals come through our front doors with nothing but a dream-- a ...
10/19/2026

For 35 years, we have had the privilege of seeing individuals come through our front doors with nothing but a dream-- a little fear-- and then convert those dreams into plans, which then turn into fully developed businesses that pour back into our community.

And honestly? Every time that happens, it reminds us why we do what we do here at REMAX. Helping people live up to all that they are capable of, and helping them accomplish their dreams, is truly our dream come true.

We couldn't do it without each and every one of these individuals dedication, tenacity, and refusal to quit on themselves. They are truly incredible humans, and we are blessed to walk into work surrounded by them every day.

Here's to another 35 years in business with all of you, and many more to come!

Join our REMAX brokers this Sunday for open houses around the area, they are ready to welcome you home!
10/16/2026

Join our REMAX brokers this Sunday for open houses around the area, they are ready to welcome you home!

Doors are open! Join our REMAX brokers for Saturday open houses this weekend! They are ready to welcome you home.
10/16/2026

Doors are open! Join our REMAX brokers for Saturday open houses this weekend! They are ready to welcome you home.

Free continuing education is one of many things we provide in house for our brokers here at REMAX, and we are always so ...
10/15/2026

Free continuing education is one of many things we provide in house for our brokers here at REMAX, and we are always so proud of the brokers who show up to learn and stay relevant in this fast evolving world of real estate!

Today we had our guests, Chicago Title come and teach us all about Fraud Prevention & how to best protect our clients. We are grateful, and left full of knowledge & a yummy lunch provided by Chicago Title Whatcom County πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ½πŸ“š

You’re never too successful or old to learn something new!

Address

913 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA
98229

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13606471313

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