Stecher earns NAR Green Designation
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Lance Henderson in People
The Bellingham Business Journal
Susan Stecher of RE/MAX Whatcom County recently earned the National Associaton of Realtors (NAR) Green Designation, certifying a real estate agent’s commitment to a more sustainable environment.
The Green Designation from the National Association of Realtors required Stecher to complete coursework and pass tests on green building principles. Stecher said the training will [...]
Keller Williams agents achieve CNE designation
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Lance Henderson in People
The Bellingham Business Journal
Ten agents from Keller Williams Western Realty in Bellingham received Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designations in November.
The course is designed to help real estate agents increase their negotiation skills to better serve their client’s needs and focuses on the many negotiations that take place in a typical real estate transaction, the various [...]
Hand Therapy Inc. moving to Champion Street
Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Tips
By Lance Henderson
Hand Therapy Inc., a physical rehabilitation business focused on hands and upper extremities, is moving into the Bank of the Pacific building in Bellingham at 220 W. Champion St., Suite 280 from its location since 2002 at 1611 Broadway St.
Owner Mike Poulos, an occupation therapist and certified hand therapist, said the slow economy [...]
Whatcom Give-a-Thon to help 22 local nonprofits
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Lance Henderson in Nonprofits
The Bellingham Business Journal
A day of holiday music, treats and Santa Claus will be presented Wednesday, Dec. 16 in Bellingham to raise donations for local nonprofit organizations.
The first Whatcom Give-A-Thon is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Northwood Hall at 3240 Northwest Ave. Twenty-two nonprofit groups will be present at the free event [...]
Hunter receives certified negotiation designation
Posted on 25. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in People
The Bellingham Business Journal
Aeden Hunter, a Realtor with Fairhaven Realty, has recently completed a 14-hour class that earned him the Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE) designation.
He has acquired necessary tools and negotiation skills to better serve his clients. Negotiation skills are essential to real estate transactions, and Hunter is confident that whether you’re buying or selling, [...]
Giuseppe’s to open in Bellwether Gate next summer
Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in News
By Lance Henderson
Giuseppe Mauro, owner of Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant, has always dreamed of having a restaurant on the water. Next summer, his dream will come true.
Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant is moving from its current location at 1414 Cornwall Ave. to become Giuseppe’s Al Porto in the new Bellwether Gate Building A on the Bellwether peninsula near [...]
Gustafson joins Peoples Bank as real estate lender
Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in People
The Bellingham Business Journal
Peoples Bank has announced that Kelly Gustafson has joined the bank as a real estate loan representative at the bank’s main office, located at 418 Grover St. in Lynden.
Gustafson has been in the financial services industry for eight years, six of which she has spent in real estate lending. For the past [...]
Martineau gets CCIM designation
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in People
The Bellingham Business Journal
WestCom Properties, a full-service commercial real estate firm, has announced that Greg Martineau has earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.
A CCIM is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. The designation includes completion of intense coursework, high test scores, and professional accomplishment.
Of the estimated 125,000 [...]
Weitzel ranked No. 1 Whatcom County Realtor
Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in People
Chris Weitzel, a Realtor with RE/MAX Whatcom County, was recently ranked No. 1 Realtor in all of Whatcom County for his number of closed transactions through October 2009.
The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) report featured the top 50 agents of more than 800 who have sold real estate in Whatcom County this year. Weitzel closed [...]
Lehmann’s Maytag moving to larger location
Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by Lance Henderson in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
Lehmann’s Maytag Home Appliance Center of Bellingham is announcing plans to move to a larger location at 2001 James St. – the former site of United Auto Electric. The tentative opening date is Dec. 1 with a grand opening planned Jan. 21.
The new site has 7,200 square feet – 44 percent more [...]
