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Fairhaven: Bellingham’s Historic Seaside District

June 10, 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.

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San Juan Islands from Bellingham — Ferry Schedule & Local Guide

June 10, 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.

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Artist Point: The Best View Near Bellingham

June 5, 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.

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Mt Baker Ski Area: A Local Skier’s Guide

June 5, 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.

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Downtown Sounds 2026: Bellingham’s Free Summer Street Party

June 5, 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.

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

June 5, 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.

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Galbraith Mountain: Bellingham’s 70-Mile Backyard

June 5, 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.

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From California to Bellingham: The Honest Math

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 by Genaro Shaffer

The equity reset, the tax flip, the climate trade-off — and what nobody tells you about the gray months. A full breakdown for California buyers considering Bellingham.

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Moving from Colorado to Bellingham, WA — An Honest Relocation Guide (2026)

June 10, 2026May 30, 2026 by genaro
Mount Baker rising over Bellingham Bay at golden hour with sailboats on the saltwater

Moving from Denver or the Front Range to Bellingham? An honest broker’s guide: real cost comparison, the Colorado-to-Washington tax flip, climate trade-offs, Mt. Baker, and how to buy from out of state.

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BC to Bellingham: The Complete Cross-Border Buyer’s Guide (2026)

June 10, 2026May 28, 2026 by genaro
Aerial drone view of Bellingham Bay with Olympic Mountains in the distance

Buying in Bellingham as a Canadian or BC resident? Full cross-border guide — FIRPTA tax, currency, border logistics, BC vs Bellingham real estate math, and the buy-from-Canada process.

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