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Author Archives: Brandon
The Widget: A Tragedy
December 19, 2011
THE Widget, Revealed Once upon a time, the Acme Widget Corporation revealed The Widget of the Century! Oh, what a Widget! It would do ANYTHING, and everything that’s important! It knows how you feel, what you want, who you “really” … Continue reading
Which search engine for Bellingham Real Estate?
December 11, 2011
You’ve noticed I don’t currently have a “Search for homes” function on this blog. Yeah, I know 90% of Bellingham real estate shoppers start (and continue) their search for a home online. They use real estate search engines like: www.Trulia.com … Continue reading
Beware the “Custom Remodel” before you sell!
December 02, 2011
Every time I work with a seller to prepare their home for the market, we create an action plan with my recommendations for what to do before the big day. Fix damage, remove clutter, lighten and brighten, all the usual … Continue reading
Sellers: Where to spend the ‘Smart Money’
November 22, 2011
In this market, it’s not — very — often that I’m recommending to Sellers to spend money before listing their house for sale. Let’s not candy coat it: prices continue to be ‘soft’ and a dollar spent on an upgrade … Continue reading
Lake Padden SUP — Demo Day!
September 08, 2011
This Saturday, September 10th, starting at 10 a.m. and running ’til 4 p.m…. Bellingham Kite/Paddle/Surf will be on site at the swim beach, west entrance, with their full fleet of SUP (stand-up paddle) boards and some demo boards for sale, … Continue reading
Paddle for Food Relay — Date is Set!
September 06, 2011
Each fall, as the trees’ colors reach their peak and the air is cool and therefore prime for racing, the vast majority of Bellingham’s most passionate paddlers gather at Lake Padden’s swim beach in the west entrance. Teams of 3 boats are … Continue reading
Top Gun Interview: Mountain Biker Courtenay McFadden
July 25, 2011
I love it when a Whatcom County local throws down hard enough to win TOP GUN honors in ANY leg of the Ski to Sea. Home-town pride, Baby!!! We’ve got some serious athletes here in the WC, and nothing showcases … Continue reading
Ski to Sea Podcast: John Barron Interview
July 20, 2011
Behind every great team — and argue this point if you must, but you won’t change my mind — Behind every great team is a great leader. One person (at least) who has a vision, and the courage to take … Continue reading
Ski to Sea Podcast: Todd Warger, Producer of The Mountain Runners film
July 13, 2011
In 1911, a small group of hardcore men — loggers, miners, a bed-spring maker – lined up for the race that would become the inspiration for the modern day Ski to Sea. It was called the Mount Baker Marathon, and the goal was … Continue reading
Ski to Sea Podcast: U.S. Olympic Skier (and Top Gun!) Holly Brooks
July 03, 2011
The Ski to Sea attracts all kinds, including United States Olympians like Holly Brooks. Holly raced in the 2010 Olympics on the U.S. XC Ski Team. And she’s training just has hard now — or harder — than during the lead-up … Continue reading