Interest rates have been creeping up slowly, and we've definitely seen somewhat of a softening in home sales.

We already have tremendous interest in Grand Arbors, and 2005 sales in The Estates caused a buzz. Those who have not been paying attention to Immokalee Road may have missed out.

Sales fell last month compared with December 2004's record-setting pace, prompted by consumers' concerns about rising interest rates.

Sales in China are going really well. We're getting a lot of interest. We're very excited.

One of the issues the city is facing, our sales tax revenue is so low on a per-capita basis - well below any other city in Whatcom County. People go somewhere else to buy things because of limited shopping opportunities in Ferndale.

The sales are definitely way up from last year. It's understandable; it's been 15 years since they've had a playoff appearance, and this season's really given people something to be excited about.