{"id":1428,"date":"2025-04-06T21:01:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T21:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/?p=1428"},"modified":"2025-04-06T21:01:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T21:01:30","slug":"whatcom-county-march-2025-market-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/06\/whatcom-county-march-2025-market-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Whatcom County March 2025 Market Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is officially in the air, and with it comes a noticeable shift in the local real estate market. According to the <strong>Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)<\/strong>, March brought a surge in listings across Whatcom County as more homeowners took advantage of the season to list their properties. While buyer activity also picked up, the market continues to balance between growing opportunity and affordability challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what we\u2019re seeing on the ground here in Whatcom County:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Whatcom County by the Numbers \u2013 March 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active Listings:<\/strong> 605 (\u2b06\ufe0f 63.07% year-over-year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pending Sales:<\/strong> 294 (\u2b06\ufe0f 7.69%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closed Sales:<\/strong> 201 (\u2b07\ufe0f 3.37%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Months of Inventory:<\/strong> 3.01<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update1-1060x1060.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0e Market Trends &amp; Insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most notable shift this month is the <strong>sharp increase in inventory<\/strong>\u2014up more than 63% from last year. With <strong>3.01 months of inventory<\/strong>, the market is trending toward better balance, providing buyers with more options than we&#8217;ve seen in quite some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pending sales rose by nearly 8%<\/strong>, a clear sign that buyers are still active and ready to move when they find the right fit. However, the slight decline in closed sales (down 3.37%) suggests that some transactions are taking longer to reach the finish line or may be falling through amid rising prices and interest rate volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcb0 Regional Context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the NWMLS service area, <strong>mortgage rates dipped slightly<\/strong> to 6.65%, helping to draw some buyers off the sidelines. But <strong>home prices continue to climb<\/strong>, increasing affordability concerns across the region. While Whatcom wasn\u2019t among the highest-priced counties this month, the trend of rising values continues to impact purchasing power for many local buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Showings and activity are heating up<\/strong> heading into spring, with a 25.5% increase in scheduled property tours from February to March, confirming that interest is growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfe1 What This Means for Buyers &amp; Sellers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For sellers:<\/strong> This is a prime time to list. With more buyers entering the market and inventory still relatively low by historic standards, your home is likely to attract strong interest\u2014especially if priced and presented well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For buyers:<\/strong> You have more choices than last year, but competition is still present, particularly for well-maintained homes in desirable neighborhoods. Getting pre-approved and working with an experienced local agent can give you the edge you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd1d Let\u2019s Talk About Your Next Move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>The Johnson Team<\/strong>, we\u2019re proud to call Whatcom County home and to guide our clients through every shift in the market with confidence. Whether you\u2019re ready to buy, thinking of selling, or just curious about how these trends affect your neighborhood, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reach out anytime\u2014we\u2019d love to be a part of your real estate journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Johnson Team<\/strong><br><em>Mike Bredeson, Managing Broker<\/em>   | Clair Bobadilla, Broker <br>Muljat Group Real Estate<br>\ud83d\udccd Bellingham | \ud83d\udcde (360) 303-2734 | \ud83c\udf10 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\">johnsonteamrealestate.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is officially in the air, and with it comes a noticeable shift in the local real estate market. According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), March brought a surge in listings across Whatcom County as more homeowners took advantage of the season to list their properties. 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