James Hagarty, Bellingham Buyer's Agent

Hi, I’m James. I’m a Washington State Real Estate Broker serving buyers and sellers throughout Whatcom and Skagit Counties. My passion is helping buyers, especially first time home buyers, through the process of real estate. I was born in Ireland, and raised in Delaware, where I lived when I happened to fall in love with a beautiful girl from British Columbia, Canada (my wife Amanda), now we live together in Bellingham, a city which I have also fallen in love with. Thanks for wanting to know more about me, I would love to learn more about you, so please contact me right away! 360-524-4688

— My Story After our first few years of marriage in Delaware, my wife Amanda convinced me to leave behind the snow and slush of the East Coast for beautiful Bellingham, Washington. We were immediately captivated by this community, and I realized we had found a place to call our home. In my free time I enjoy going for bike rides around Zuanich Point Park, supporting small businesses, local writers groups, and the board gaming community. I also love to make music, and read non-fiction and science fiction. If I’m not attending a reading at Village Books, you can find me playing board games at various gaming meetups around town, sometimes Rudy’s Pizza on Sunday night. As an introvert, I also like to stay in and snuggle with our cats, Beans and Cassie. My professional background is in direct sales and business ownership. Amanda and I ran the calendar kiosk in Bellis Fair mall for a few years. We did so well we won Calendar Store of the Year, beating 800+ other stores! We also own a “virtual” real estate business renting land in the online world called Second Life. I even wrote a book about it, which is currently tearing up the charts on Amazon. I enjoy the time freedom and financial freedom that comes from running my own businesses. Being in real estate full time allows me to enjoy life to fullest, while helping my clients achieve their dreams. Thank you for visiting my website, I look forward to serving your needs! James Hagarty

— Experience • I’m a Washington State Real Estate Broker serving clients in Bellingham Washington, Mount Vernon Washington, Whatcom County, and Skagit County. • Washington State (WA) Licensed Real Estate Broker 2015 • Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) Member

— Credentials & Memberships • Washington State (WA) Licensed Real Estate Broker 2015 • Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) Member • Cartus Network Certified Relocation Specialist • ZipRealty 5 Star Service Award Winner —

Community Involvement • Small business owner and employer in Bellingham since 2011 • Bellingham Borad Gamers (BBG) Member • Bellingham Science Fiction and Fantasy Consortium (SCFFY) Member • Whatcom Writers and Publishes (WWP) Member • Generally a nice guy, as long as I’m not hungry :)

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8815 37TH Street W, University Place
$649,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2599668 MLS
Some homes offer a place to live. Others offer room to truly enjoy it. Welcome to this beautifully remodeled University Place home, offering the space and flexibility of a home that lives like a four-bedroom! Featuring three bedrooms plus an additional bonus room, there's plenty of room for a home office, guests, hobbies, or additional living space. At the heart of the home, a stunning new kitchen showcases warm white oak cabinetry and quartz countertops, complemented by beautiful wide-plank LVP flooring and two fully remodeled bathrooms. Brand-new 2026 windows and new exterior siding complete the fresh, updated feel, while the roof was previously replaced by the prior owner. Outside, discover an expansive, level, beautifully landscaped and fully fenced lot with room to entertain, garden, play, and enjoy the outdoors. Adding even more versatility is the detached, fully finished 400 sq ft garage with a heat source, offering an ideal space for a workshop, home gym, hobby area, or creative studio. The generous lot may also offer potential space for a future DADU, subject to zoning, permitting, and site requirements (buyer to verify). Enjoy the University Place lifestyle with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and recreation, including the beautiful waterfront trails, beach, and golf at nearby Chambers Bay. Beautifully updated, thoughtfully designed, and offering room to grow, this is more than just a home—it's a place to make your own.

8815 37TH Street W, University Place

Listing Broker: Best Choice Realty LLC; Tim Manchik; 253-334-6080; timothymanchik@gmail.com

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