Detached residential homes are often assumed to appreciate faster than condominiums. But does the market data support that assumption? To compare the two property types, we reviewed NWMLS price trends for detached residential homes and condominiums. Both categories were indexed to 1.00 at the beginning of the analysis period, allowing us to compare their percentage change in value rather than their actual sale prices. Long-Term Performance Over the past 10 years, detached res

They say it is impossible to know exactly where the housing market is going, but months of supply is one indicator that can help foreshadow price trends. Months of supply is a reflection of both supply and demand. When months of supply is low, prices tend to rise. When months of supply increases, price growth typically slows, and if inventory remains elevated long enough, prices are more likely to flatten or decline, but there is a lag between changes in months of supply and

If you follow local real estate headlines closely, you might think the Bellingham and Whatcom County housing market is bouncing all over the place. These are recent articles from the Bellingham Herald. June 2026 - Bellingham, Whatcom County median home prices saw a dramatic drop in April May 2026 - Home prices jump in Bellingham, Whatcom County February 2026 - Bellingham’s median sale price edged up again in December January 2026 - Survey of November median home prices shows