NextHome Northwest Living's Blog https://www.seanhackneyhomes.com/blog.php The Best of Bellingham & Whatcom County Tue, 22 Sep 26 00:35:14 +0000 Relocating to Bellingham From British Columbia? What to Know Before You Buy Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0000 https://www.seanhackneyhomes.com/blog/133/Relocating+to+Bellingham+From+British+Columbia%3F+What+to+Know+Before+You+Buy I was just up in Canada this weekend participating in the Whistler Gran Fondo Forte cycling event.&n Can You Get a USDA Zero-Down Loan in Whatcom County? Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0000 https://www.seanhackneyhomes.com/blog/132/Can+You+Get+a+USDA+Zero-Down+Loan+in+Whatcom+County%3F "Sean, I heard you can buy a house here with zero down. Is that actually true?"I get this question a Is a Rate Buydown Worth It When Buying New Construction in Bellingham? Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0000 https://www.seanhackneyhomes.com/blog/131/Is+a+Rate+Buydown+Worth+It+When+Buying+New+Construction+in+Bellingham%3F "Sean, the builder says they'll buy down my rate — is that basically free money, or is there a Waterfront Buyers in Whatcom County: Verify Dock Permits First Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:10:00 +0000 https://www.seanhackneyhomes.com/blog/130/Waterfront+Buyers+in+Whatcom+County%3A+Verify+Dock+Permits+First You've found the view. The dock's in decent shape, the bulkhead looks solid, and you're ready to wri