Lindsay Rohweder Real Estate Managing Broker at REMAX Whatcom County

10/20/2026

One thing I've learned over the years is that being good at what you do doesn't mean telling people what they want to hear.

Sometimes the best advice is the advice they weren't expecting.

I'd rather have an honest conversation today than an uncomfortable surprise tomorrow.

That goes for real estate and pretty much everything else in life.

10/13/2026

I take my work seriously. Myself? Not nearly as much.

Life's too short not to laugh, enjoy the little things, and surround yourself with good people.

And if you can find a reason to laugh until your stomach hurts, even better.

09/19/2026

🏡 One Saturday. Five open houses. Two hours. Lots of possibilities!

If you’re looking for a little more space in Whatcom County, come make a morning of it! We’ve teamed up with several local brokers to open five homes in the same general area, all at the same time—making it easy to tour one, a few, or all five.

🌲 Acreage (1.26–9.16 acres)
🏠 Homes from $599,000–$1,100,000
📍 Bellingham/Everson area (➡swipe for map!)
📅 Saturday, September 19th
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM

Know someone looking for a home with some elbow room? Send this their way!

Each property offers something a little different, so come explore, compare, and see if one feels like home.

No appointment needed—just pick your route and start touring (Saturday 9/19, 11am to 1pm)! 🚗

09/08/2026

Sellers and buyers can look at the exact same house and have very different opinions about what it is worth.

Usually, neither side is being unreasonable. They are simply looking at the property from different positions.

A seller remembers what they paid, what they have spent maintaining the home, the new roof, the remodel, the landscaping, and everything else they have put into it.

A buyer does not have that history.

They walk into the house and compare it with the other homes they could buy in Whatcom County for roughly the same amount of money.

They may appreciate the remodeled kitchen. But they also notice the bathroom that still needs work, the age of the roof, the layout, the location, the monthly payment, and whatever compromises come with the property.

This is why I tell sellers that cost and value are not the same thing.

If you spent $30,000 on a project, that does not automatically mean buyers will pay $30,000 more for the house. Sometimes an improvement adds substantial value. Sometimes it removes an objection. Sometimes it simply brings the home up to what buyers already expect at that price.

Understanding that distinction is important before deciding on a listing price.

I wrote more about why sellers and buyers see value differently here:

https://www.realestatewithlindsay.com/blog/176/Why+Do+Sellers+and+Buyers+See+Home+Value+So+Differently

If you're considering selling in Whatcom County, I'm always happy to have a practical conversation about how buyers are likely to view your home.

09/08/2026

One of the easiest mistakes with a horse or acreage property is marketing it like a conventional house with a bigger yard.

That misses a big part of what the buyer may actually care about.

In Whatcom County, someone looking for acreage may need usable pasture, a shop, horse facilities, trailer access, privacy, storage, or simply enough functional land for what they plan to do.

The house still matters. But the kitchen should not automatically get more marketing attention than the barn if the barn is one of the main reasons the right buyer would choose the property.

I also think the photos need to do more than look good. They should help a buyer understand the layout and how the property functions as a whole.

Where is the barn in relation to the house? How does the driveway connect to the shop? What does the usable ground actually look like? Is the fencing or access important to understanding how the property functions?

Those details can determine whether a buyer sees the property as a fit.

Good marketing does not mean making every feature sound extraordinary. It means understanding the property, identifying what matters to the likely buyer, and presenting those strengths clearly and accurately.

I wrote more about how I approach horse and acreage property marketing in Whatcom County here:

https://www.realestatewithlindsay.com/blog/178/How+Should+You+Market+a+Horse+or+Acreage+Property+in+Whatcom+County

If you're thinking about selling acreage, I'm always happy to talk through what I would prioritize before you list.

08/25/2026

The latest home price data just made one thing clear.

More markets are seeing prices rise. And fewer are seeing them fall.

Just one quarter ago, home prices were rising in 71% of markets. Today, it's 80%. That’s a pretty big shift in just 3 months.

Now, that doesn't mean prices are climbing everywhere. But it does mean there’s no widespread crash happening. If anything, prices may have turned a corner.

Thinking about making a move? Send me a DM, and let's look at what's happening in our market before you decide what to do.

And don’t buy into every headline you see about prices falling. The data clearly tells a different story.

08/24/2026

Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

The number of homes for sale is growing slowly but surely, and that means more options for your move. Want to see what’s available in our area? Reach out, and let's take a look together.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.