Bellwether Real Estate Bellwether Real Estate Genaro Shaffer, Broker · whatcomhouse.com is operated under Bellwether Real Estate
Skip to content
WhatcomHouse AssistantBellingham Real Estate · AI
AI assistant · general info, not advice · verify with Genaro · Privacy
Whatcom House

Whatcom House

  • Search Homes
    • Curated Search
    • First-Time Buyers
    • Buyer’s Guide
  • Sell
    • Why List With Me
    • What’s My Home Worth?
  • Neighborhoods
    • Compare Neighborhoods
    • Which Neighborhood? Quiz
    • Moving to Bellingham
  • Guides & Tools
    • Market Report
    • All Calculators
    • Explore Whatcom
    • Whatcom Daily
  • About
    • Reviews
    • Contact

Genaro Shaffer

Fairhaven: Bellingham’s Historic Seaside District

June 11, 2026June 4, 2026 by Genaro Shaffer
Fairhaven

A local’s guide to Fairhaven — historic brick streets, Village Books, the marina, the South Bay Trail, and the best café culture in Bellingham.

Categories Uncategorized Leave a comment

San Juan Islands from Bellingham — Ferry Schedule & Local Guide

June 17, 2026June 4, 2026 by Genaro Shaffer
Aerial view of the San Juan archipelago at golden hour

A local broker’s honest guide to the San Juan Islands from Bellingham — WSF ferry schedule, the four ferry-served islands compared, what to do, when to go, and the Lummi Island shortcut.

Categories Uncategorized Leave a comment

Artist Point: The Best View Near Bellingham

June 17, 2026June 4, 2026 by Genaro Shaffer
Mount Shuksan reflected in an alpine tarn at Artist Point at sunset

Artist Point sits at 5,100 feet at the end of the Mt Baker Highway, with Mt Shuksan and Mt Baker right in front of you. Here’s when it’s open and how to do it.

Categories Uncategorized Leave a comment

Mt Baker Ski Area: A Local Skier’s Guide

June 17, 2026June 4, 2026 by Genaro Shaffer
Mt Baker Ski

A local’s guide to Mt Baker Ski Area near Bellingham, WA — the record snowfall, the drive up the Mt Baker Highway, lift tickets, and why this no-frills mountain is worth it.

Categories Uncategorized Leave a comment

Downtown Sounds 2026: Bellingham’s Free Summer Street Party

June 17, 2026June 4, 2026 by Genaro Shaffer
All-ages crowd dancing under warm string lights at Downtown Sounds in Bellingham

Downtown Sounds is Bellingham’s free, all-ages summer concert series — five Wednesdays of live music, food, and a cider garden in the heart of downtown. Here’s the 2026 lineup, schedule, and a local broker’s guide to going.

Categories Uncategorized Leave a comment

Bellingham’s Craft Beer Scene: The Local’s Complete Guide

June 11, 2026June 4, 2026 by Genaro Shaffer
A craft beer flight on a taproom table with Bellingham Bay and forested hills behind

A Bellingham broker’s complete guide to the craft beer scene — every major brewery, the flagship beers to order, the festivals, and why beer lovers make the trip.

Categories Uncategorized

Galbraith Mountain: Bellingham’s 70-Mile Backyard

June 11, 2026June 4, 2026 by Genaro Shaffer
Forested mountain-bike singletrack trail on Galbraith Mountain above Bellingham Bay

Galbraith Mountain is 70+ miles of singletrack inside Bellingham city limits — permanently protected, free to ride or hike, and a real factor in where people choose to buy. A local broker’s guide.

Categories Uncategorized Leave a comment
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 Page2 Page3

Recent Posts

  • Bellingham: A Bike-Friendly City
  • Bellingham’s Trail Network: 80+ Miles of Greenways
  • Boulevard Park: Bellingham’s Living Room on the Bay
  • The Bellingham Farmers Market
  • The Lummi Stommish Water Festival

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Explore more of Whatcom House

Local guides, neighborhood data, and tools — by a working Bellingham broker.

Property types

  • Waterfront
  • New construction
  • Fixer-uppers
  • Foreclosures
  • Condos
  • Townhomes
  • Acreage
  • View homes
  • Homes with ADUs
  • Single-level
  • Luxury
  • Under $500K
  • All property types

Buy, sell & tools

  • Buying guide
  • Selling guide
  • Home valuation
  • Down payment assistance
  • Calculators + tools
  • Market report
  • Relocation guides
  • About Genaro

Explore Whatcom

  • Whatcom County Park Finder
  • Which Bellingham Neighborhood Are You?
  • Compare Bellingham Neighborhoods Side by Side
  • Fun Guide
  • Things to Do in Bellingham, by Season

Tools

  • Bellingham & Whatcom County Market Statistics
  • Bellingham City Budget

Local knowledge

  • Bellingham History
  • Bellingham’s Coal Mines
  • Historical Photo Gallery
  • Client Reviews
  • The Whatcom DailyHyperlocal daily brief
Genaro Shaffer · WA Real Estate Broker #27119 · Affiliated with Bellwether Real Estate (Designated Broker: Mike Parry) · 11 Bellwether Way, Suite 201, Bellingham WA 98225 · (360) 389-6616 · Privacy · Terms · Accessibility · Fair Housing · IDX Disclaimer
Equal Housing Opportunity · This site is operated by Genaro Shaffer; it is not the official Bellwether Real Estate website. License verifiable at dol.wa.gov.
Equal Housing OpportunityBellwether Real Estate · DMCA Notice
📞 Call Genaro 💬 Text
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.