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If you are interested in relocating to Whatcom County, I am happy to report that it’s a great time to do that no matter what season! Every season is beautiful in Bellingham… from record snowfall each year at Mt. Baker, to whale watching in the San Juan Islands, strolling historic Fairhaven and hiking around Chuckanut mountain, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Whatcom County! Plus, if you crave a weekend in the big city, we’re only 90 minutes to BOTH Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC! 

Places to Visit In Whatcom County
 

View from Chuckanut Ridge of the San Juan Islands at Sunset!

Beautiful Sudden Valley 

Bellingham 

Bellingham Chamber of Commerce  

Birch Bay 

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce 

Sudden Valley 

City of Nooksack  

Ferndale 

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Historical District of Fairhaven  

Lummi Island  

Lynden Chamber of Commerce  

Sumas Chamber of Commerce  

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Whatcom County Site  


THINGS TO DO...
 

Mount Baker and Baker Lake

Bellingham Antique Radio Museum 

Bellingham Historic Tour  

Hiking Trails 

Lynden Pioneer Museum  

Mt. Baker Ski Area  

Mt. Baker Theatre  

Mt. Baker Highway  

Mt. Baker National Forest  

Silver Lake Park  

Whatcom County Parks  

Whatcom Museum of History & Art  


News and Media
 

Whatcom Museum

Bellingham Herald  

Northwest Business Monthly 

Lynden Tribune  

Whatcom County News  


RESTAURANTS...
 

Chuckanut Drive Restaurant

Bellingham Dining Guide  

Birch Bay Dining Guide  

Whatcom County Dining Guide 


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Buying Land and New Construction >Beware of Fat Clay

When building a home, you should have the soil on the construction site tested for plasticity to determine how it will change under different moisture conditions. This is important because some soil is so "plastic" that (if the condition is not corrected) it can actually break concrete floors, crack the walls and destroy the foundation of your home. Highly plastic soil is sometimes referred to as "fat clay" that swells excessively and loses stability when it becomes wet. Fine-grained soils that contain a high percentage of clay are greatly affected by water, turning to mud when it rains and undergoing large volume changes-sometimes up to 40 or 50 percent, as the soil dries. Not only do clays swell and lose stability when they become wet, but they also retard the drainage of water. If plastic soil is found on your building site, the ground must be over-excavated and replaced with clean gravel. Homebuilders often choose not to include a basement, or to protect the basement walls from excess moisture by surrounding them with a layer of gravel. A fine-grained clay-filled soil with a high plasticity index may require considerable treatment, especially if used in a moist location.

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Chris Weitzel & Associates
RE/MAX Whatcom County

1937 Lake Whatcom Blvd
Bellingham, WA 98229
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Chris Weitzel & Associates is the #1 Real Estate "Team" in Whatcom County and we have over a combined 65 years of experience. With a top listing agent, two buyer's agents, a marketing specialist and a transaction coordinator - we have all the professionals and tools to handle any real estate transaction. We hope that you will choose Weitzel & Associates to represent you during your next real estate move in Whatcom County.

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