Fireworks and For Sale Signs: Why July is a Hot Month for Real Estate in the PNW

Let’s make this July a celebration of smart moves, sunshine, and smooth closings.

My Bellingham Now

Hello, sunshine and sold signs! July has rolled in and it’s time for backyard BBQs, friends, family, kids with sticky fingers, four-legged friends and real estate! The real estate market is heating up fast, so if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the Pacific Northwest this summer, now’s the time to strike while the market’s hot (and while the lemonade is still cold).

Let’s explain why July is secretly one of the best months to make a move — and why calling your favorite local realtor (that’s me – Hi!) is the smartest move you can make.

1. Independence Day Isn’t Just for America — It’s for Homeowners Too!

Buying a home is the ultimate freedom move. You’re planting roots, building equity, and saying goodbye to rising rent and shared laundry rooms. Sellers? You’re freeing up cash, downsizing, or upgrading to your dream home with a pool (hello, cannonballs!).

Pro Tip for Buyers: Many sellers who list in spring are now eager to close before the school year starts — that means more room for negotiation in July.

Pro Tip for Sellers: Summer buyers are serious. They’ve been browsing online for months, and now they’re ready to move fast, especially before school bells ring again in September.

2. BBQ Season = Open House Season

There’s something magical about walking through a home when the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and there’s the faint smell of someone grilling in the distance. It’s the perfect time to show off curb appeal and those backyard vibes.

Buyers: Don’t be shy — check out that patio, ask about sprinkler systems, and visualize those late summer evenings.

Sellers: Now is the time to make your home shine — mow the lawn, hang a flag, maybe even bake cookies for your open house (bribery? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.)

3. The Days Are Longer — And So Are the Showing Hours

With the sun hanging out until 9 PM, buyers have more flexibility to tour homes after work. That means more foot traffic, more showings, and more offers.

Bonus? Your home looks better in natural light. It’s basically your property’s summer glow-up.

4. Buying or Selling Can Make You Break a Sweat — But It Doesn’t Have to!

Yes, the market can feel competitive, and yes, there are a lot of moving parts. But that’s where I come in.

I’m not just here to open doors — I’m here to open opportunities. From helping you price your home to sell to negotiating on your behalf with confidence (and maybe a bit of sass), I’ve got your back.

Let’s make this summer fun, profitable, and smooth! Whether you’re ready to list or dreamingabout buying a home to host the friends, family, kids with sticky fingers, and loveable four-legged friends, let’s chat.

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