Happy First Day of Summer 2019!

Friday June 21st, It’s the first day of Summer! If you’ve been thinking about selling this season here are some great reasons to help solidify your decision! Call us today if you have any questions or would like to inquire about buying or selling your home!

 

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  • Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale. This means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available.
  • Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market.
  • Now may be the time for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire!

 

 

*Article from Real Estate with Keeping Current Matters: https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2019/06/21/4-reasons-to-sell-this-summer-infographic-2/

The 21st Annual Curt Maberry 3 on 3 Tournament

The 21st Annual 3on3 tournament will be held Friday July 19 & Saturday July 20, 2019. This action packed tournament keeps growing every year. The 2018 tournament had almost 230 teams registered. Teams travel from all over the state and Canada to play. Spectators line the sidewalks to cheer on their favorite teams! Teams from Kindergarten to Adult put their teams together and register to play.
The Northwest Raspberry Festival is held simultaneously where you’ll find family fun-filled activities along side some pretty thrilling basketball games for a jam packed fun weekend !🏀

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K-2nd grade (Rookie Razz only play Friday, July 19)

Register your team today! Form due by July 12, 2019
Early registration is encouraged!

Head to our website for details and to print applications: www.lynden3on3razz.com
We are now accepting applications at The Muljat Group North!

 

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The Great Lynden “Dutch Treat” 2018

Happy Halloween! 

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The Great Lynden “Dutch Treat” 2018 takes place tomorrow citywide in Lynden! From 3:00-6:00pm bring your family (under 12 to participate, please) around town to trick or treat. Look for the orange balloons outside of participating businesses at Fairway Center, Lynden Towne Plaza, and downtown Lynden.

Make sure you stop by our office @ 505 Front Street! The Muljat Group North team is excited to see all the costumes!

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“NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS”

2018 Northwest Washington Fair

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If you haven’t driven through town yet, Lynden is in full fair mode! Just 5 days before the Northwest Washington Fair kicks off for 2018! 

August 13-18, six busy fun-filled days of carnival rides, fair food, Grandstand shows, entertainment, Demolition Derby, Rodeo, animal exhibits, quilts, canning, arts, photography, 4H and FFA exhibits! Whatever you may be looking for, you can find it here. If this is your first time or your 50th, there will be something new to see or do for you.

“For over 100 years the Northwest Washington Fair has highlighted the agriculture of the Whatcom County area. Dairy and beef cattle, horses, and many other species of livestock are shown by 4H, FFA and Open Class exhibitors. There are hundreds of exhibits featuring baked goods, canning, flowers and fresh produce grown locally.”

Looking for a night at the Rodeo, Demo Derby, Comedy show, or Concert? Check out the Grandstand Entertainment. Make a date night of it and grab some fair food  before and a MooWich after for dessert!

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What a great opportunity to take your family out for a day, have a date, spend a night with friends, or make some new friends! You are guaranteed to find something for everyone. The gates open at 9 a.m.each day and close at 10 p.m. Carnival hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 


Northwest Washington Fair: 1775 Front Street, Lynden  www.nwwafair.com  for more information or to purchase tickets!

Our office will be there all week at our booth! Find us in the commercial exhibit building! Don’t forget to stop by and say hi!

 


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2018 Northwest Raspberry Festival


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Its RAZZ FEST WEEK! It would be a shame if your weekend plans didn’t include stopping by the Northwest Raspberry Festival for some berries and basketball this Friday July 20 and Saturday July 21!

Here is the line up with some of the activities for the two day festival!!Microsoft Word - 2018_RF_Event_

Tournament play for the 20th Annual Curt Maberry 3 on 3 tournament will begin Friday morning and carry through Saturday with all day play! Stop by any time of day and catch a game or two! 
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Memorial Weekend!

This Sunday May 27th is the annual Ski to Sea relay race! “Continue The Legacy” will begin at 7:30am. Follow along with your car or find yourself a spot to sit and watch different legs of the relay pass by! The website has all the information needed as a spectator!  https://skitosea.com/race-guide


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And as a reminder:


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Looks like good weather is forecasted! Have a fun and safe weekend!

Cindy Huaracha, Real Estate Broker

We are pleased to announce that a new real estate broker has joined our firm. Cindy Huaracha, has teamed with Daisy Valladares. Drop by the office and meet with Cindy! Hablo Espanol

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Whatcom County Home & Garden Show

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The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, will be hosting the Whatcom County Home & Garden Show this weekend, March 2 – 4, 2018.
It’s the 39th show presented by the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County.
Five thousand dollars in prizes will be given away throughout the event. A variety of food vendors as well as beer & wine tasting will be at the show. Friday evening is date night, and on Saturday there will be live music in the indoor garden area.
More than 160 exhibitors will be present at the show. Experts on home repairs, building, gardening, landscaping, garage doors, painting, closet systems, handyman services, flooring cabinets, appliances & more will be present.
If you have any Spring projects you’ll want to visit the Home Show for a myriad of ideas, newest products and advice.
Hours are Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Washington State – Water – Hirst Victory


The Washington State House and Senate reached a deal and passed SB 6091 on January 18, 2018, which fixes the 2016 Washington State Supreme Court ruling known as the Hirst decision. Governor Inslee signed the Hirst fix legislation at 12:25 p.m. on January 19, 2018.

Whatcom County will now be accepting permit applications for wells!

SB 6091 includes:
•Local governments can once again rely on Ecology as the state’s resource manager.
•3,000 gallons per day per connection for domestic wells in certain basins with existing watershed planning.
•In certain basins without watershed planning, household wells could withdraw 950 gallons per day per connection. This would change to 350 gallons per day for indoor use only in drought conditions. However, outdoor use would be permitted for fire buffers. Water enhancement and restoration committees will also be created for these local basins. These committees will invest $300 million dollars into improving the state’s water resource.

The Hirst fix signed into law provides a solid solution for families, businesses and rural communities in Washington.

The new law impacts only new domestic uses. Existing homeowners and water users are not affected by the new law, which went into effect on January 19, 2018.

Existing wells are exempt from the provisions of the new law. The Legislature wrote the new law so that wells constructed in the Hirst-affected basins before the effective date of the act would serve as proof of an adequate water supply for a building permit. Wells constructed in these basins in compliance with chapter 18.104 RCW are not subject to the new restrictions, limitations, and fees. This is regardless of whether the well was put to beneficial use prior to January 19, 2018.

Awards & Installations

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The Whatcom County Assocation of Realtors®, held its 110th Awards and Installations on, January 12, 2018, and it was a sold out event! All proceeds from raffle ticket sales were donated to, Lydia Place in Bellingham. There are many outstanding individuals in the real estate industry and it was a night of special recognition and honorable mention. Our office was honored that our managing broker and owner, Jerry Blankers, was nominated for a community service award. Jerry, has given 40+ years of service to our wonderful community. Special congratulations to, Troy Muljat, managing broker and owner of the Bellingham office. Troy, was the recipient of the Realtor® Life-Time Achievement Award. Congratulations, Troy, what an honor! Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners! Here are some video excerpts from the evening: