RE/MAX Whatcom County - Lynden

10/23/2026

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

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?

📊 Mortgage borrower credit quality is substantially stronger than it was in 2008.

📊 Serious mortgage delinquencies were just 1.04% of active loans in August.

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

📊 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.*

10/23/2026

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

10/23/2026

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

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. 👊🏽

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

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!

10/16/2026

Join our REMAX brokers this Sunday for open houses around the area, 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.

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 😊👊🏽📚

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

07/23/2026

Dropped off our REMAX swag bags for the winners of the REMAX sponsored Super Seats today! We have some great items for everything you need to enjoy the live music! So excited! The Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center

07/21/2026

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04/29/2026

Did you know there's only 105 days, just over three months, until the NW Washington Fair in the beautiful Lynden, WA?! We are so ready for our iconic Summer nights here in Lynden. The sun cannot come soon enough! Tell us, have you ever been to what us locals call 'The Fair'?

03/09/2026

Sending you postcards full of love from our little town of Lynden, WA! The Northwest Washington State Fair, endless fields, the best farm animal life around, and our quintessential Dutch decorations are just some of the many reasons to relocate to Lynden, WA. We cannot wait to help you find your home & community here.

02/12/2026

Are you ready to learn from the best on how to launch your business in Commercial Real Estate?

RE/MAX is hosting a Global Commercial Symposium to help you accomplish just that!

Join our RE/MAX team today and join this exclusive training session. We can't wait to learn with you!

01/30/2026

What a great post from our friends at the Lynden Chamber of Commerce. Thanks for including us!

We're in sorta of quandary on this fine Monday.
Sure, it would be wonderful for all concerned for some of the folks from other parts of these great United States to come for a visit to Lynden, not only because our trees to this point are remaining in the upright position, and we have that wonder called "electricity" thanks in large part to Puget Sound Energy and Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, but we have terrific lodging option for visiting guests, as our many summer visitors now, in all seasons of weather.

The Inn at Lynden for those looking for the boutique experience, the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Lynden for those family looking for breakfast and a pool, the The Lynden/Bellingham KOA Campground for those camping adventurers, and Oostema Farmstead, Lynden for those 18 and above looking for a quieter camping or on-site lodging experience.
Not to mention the Silver Reef Casino Resort, the Semiahmoo Resort out by the water, and of course our Lynden time-share experience at Vacation Internationale at Homestead.

The quandary of mixed emotions comes when visitors check us out.
"Wow, nice wide streets" they say.
"Look at the nice parks!" they tell their youngsters.
"What nice sidewalks to stroll and streets to drive and trails to meander" they state matter of factly.
And the kicker of them all "The people around here are so nice and friendly! Why, just walking down the sidewalk just now we have three complete strangers smile and say "hello'!"

At that point we just need a hotline to The Muljat Group North, or a two-way radio to Jerry Blankers - Muljat Group North himself. "Jerry, we have some folks looking to move."
Or Kathy Stanford of Keller Williams can cruise in quickly in the Realtymobile, ready to show 'em a home.
We suppose we could set up a RE/MAX Whatcom County - Lynden drive-thru, just cruise up, get some house information, and "vroooom", off they go.
Maybe an instazoom's with Karen Timmer at Windermere Whatcom, or hadn't signals across the street from the Lynden Chamber at Desert and Pine Homes.

How about tours about town by HomeSmart One Realty and the Pacific Pines Properties team, with hot cocoa and home made cookies?

Yes, we have a number of locally-based, hometown-grown, well experienced first rate realtors in and around town to assist folks with selection and purchase, we're not full-full, but we're might close, and with those tax and rate payer subsidized ADU's springing up like weeds in a flower bed, the cool houses with a yard and such seem to be gold.
(By the way, we were reliably told one can put legally binding restrictions on the sale of the property to prevent future generations from crowding folks tighter than cattle at the auction yard.)

But we certainly like visiting with those visitors, and so many of those new folks are appreciative of calling Lynden home, and do contribute to making the place better by given of their time, talents and treasure, (oh, and taxes, the 4th "T"), they do make the place a touch better.

So, all in all, we suppose not a bad quandary to be in, and for those in the weather yucky's, head our way. Winter seems to be on pause, and while it may rain, you'll still be loved in Lynden!

01/21/2026

Here is a quick look at the Market Stats from December 2025.
Any questions? Give us a call @ 360-354-0202 📲

12/06/2025

Lynden is packed with fun this Saturday! 🎉
From festive activities to family-friendly happenings, there’s something for everyone — and it all kicks off around 11 AM.

A huge thank you to the Lynden Chamber of Commerce for organizing so many amazing community events that bring our town together. ❤️

Don’t forget — the Lighted Parade starts at 6 PM! 🚒✨
Bundle up, come early, and enjoy a full day of small-town magic.

See you there, Lynden! 🎄✨

06/11/2025

Here is a look at May's Market Reports.📈
Curious what is happening now in our market?
Give our office a call 📲 360-354-0202