My name is Steve Laevastu. I have been a Realtor for 27 years. I took a Safari class from the Lones…read moreGroup in November of 2012. I then signed up for the Evolve class. And after the Evolve class I signed up for the Encore class. Signing up for these classes is the best decision that I have made in my real estate career. With the help of the Lones Group I set up some great new systems. The Lones Group also modified my marketing materials. To say that they did a great job would be an understatement. Denise Lones is the greatest coach/mentor in the business today. If you are a new agent, or an experienced agent signing up for the Evolve or Encore class/coaching will absolutely help you become a better more efficient agent.

A few years back Nick Taylor and his company went out of there way to help me find a rent to own…read moreguitar. I wasn't from the Bellingham area, but he was still willing to help. Now I am looking for a second guitar. Hopefully Nick will be able to help out again. Nick and his team know what the true meaning of customer service is. They continue to go above and beyond for the people they serve. I look forward to doing business with them again.

In the middle of my case took a medical leave of absence and is in therapy. I am very disappointed…read more Did not handle my case properly. Read other reviews that they thought he was under the influence at some point during helping them. Never use this person.

Sean McKee is an excellent attorney, very courteous and professional. He makes himself available to…read morethe client, and always returns phone calls promptly. I highly recommend him for any legal representation.​​

Michael's definitely among the best producers in the country. He's hands on with really fantastic…read moresuggestions, but also a very peaceful and relaxed presence. He's very particular about what gear he uses for what, but also works super fast and you'll come out of the recording experience wanting to go back ASAP. Also, the newly renovated studio is swanky af. Attached a pic of the smaller room, not the big one you'd (likely) be recording in.

I've spent a ton of time at Empty Sea in the past year. Last summer, my band came here to record…read moreand mix our first album. I've been here for concerts, both as a performer and an audience member. I'll be returning to Empty Sea soon for more recording and to see more shows. I definitely recommend that you stop by and check this place out. Every neighborhood needs a venue like Empty Sea. It's essentially an old house that's been converted into a performance venue, teaching space, and recording studio. This is the proverbial "place down the street" where you can drop your kid off for music lessons during the day and saunter by to catch a show at night. Tiny local bands come here to record their albums. It's small, homey, comfortable. The place has a friendly neighborhood vibe, from the sign outside proclaiming "Phinney's Home for Acoustic Music" to the audience of locals who actually did amble down the street for some live music. But Empty Sea also has this secret superhero identity going on. It may be Phinney's neighborhood music venue, but it's also quickly becoming a hub for bluegrass/roots/acoustic music in the Puget Sound area. I receive Empty Sea's newsletter, and each month I'm impressed by the line-up of musicians due to perform. A lot of these folks come from out of town to play here. So when you head down the street to see a concert at Empty Sea, be prepared to have your socks knocked off. The performance space is like nothing I've seen before. What used to be a living room is now occupied by a stage. The stage itself is tiny - fits about four musicians (plus gear & mics) comfortably. But it's made of beautiful varnished wood, and all the stage lighting is professional quality. The venue seats an audience of only 35-40 people, making for a truly intimate concert experience. You'll be able to see every movement the musicians make and hear every note they play. My only complaint is that it's difficult to see the stage from the back rows - the level floor makes it so that you'll have to peer around those sitting in front of you to glimpse the musicians. Risers would definitely help. I really have to hand it to Michael, the one-man army who owns and manages this place, for having the knowledge and drive to make his vision for Empty Sea a reality. Michael is a lot of fun to work with. He definitely knows his stuff, whether it's related to sound engineering, instrument building, teaching, performing, the music business, etc. Not only did Michael record and mix our album with finesse and aplomb, he's also given us tons of advice on all sorts of music-related matters, from tips on writing a band bio to ideas for marketing. Give this guy a call if you ever need to record anything!

This festival, hosted on Memorial Day Weekend in historic Fairhaven, is lovely to walk through and…read moredrink in. It's a beautiful part of Bellingham, and there are lots of vendors with food and interesting wares, crafts and art. The festival featured bands and plenty to places to enjoy the music. This festival was a happy coincidence for me--I came for the Ski to Sea event, and the festival was a beautiful bonus.

This fantastic festival happens on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend each year (same day as the…read moreSki to Sea race) and is produced by the Historic Fairhaven Association. All of the core streets of Fairhaven are closed and lots of street and craft vendors line the streets. Yummy food options to suit every taste - many fair favorites. Love the main stage showcasing popular local bands and adjacent to a huge beer garden. This is a great family friendly event not to be missed.

This year was the inaugural FisherPoets event in Bellingham and I was pleasantly surprised at the…read moregreat attendance, as revelers young and old filled the giant Boundary Bay beer garden to drink suds, eat fish, and listen to fishers-of-the-sea recite their writings on the grand stage. The lucky ones got there early, as seating was limited, but this didn't stop the standing-room-only crowd from enjoying the festivities. Later in the evening the poets retreated to the Mountain Room and a lively band took over, as families celebrated the SeaFeast kickoff late into the evening. Pro tip: don't miss the curry mayo on your fish and/or fries. Ahhhhh-mazing!

Great outdoor event for late fall. Things started strong with lots of people showing up to listen…read moreto poetry and have a great Boundary Bay Beer. I loved the Fish and Chips (I chose onion rings). Super quick service and a fast moving beer line made for an easy and accessible meal and beer.

Store employee was extremely rude & leaves nasty replies. Check out her Google reviewsread more

Absolutely a great store can repair gold silver and platinum very friendly very accommodating…read moreT-shirts are great and their work is incredible there's a woman in there making beautiful Seaglass jewelry there's also a glassblower and a jeweler

We met with Jen when evaluating photographers for our wedding. She was fun, personable and her…read moreportfolio showed that she is very talented! We didn't ultimately select Jen, because we have a very large wedding and wanted a photographer who works with an assistant, but if our wedding were a little smaller I would have definitely picked her! She is very professional, has a great eye for pictures and would be a great photographer for any event.

Jen took my portraits last year. She is professional, takes amazing pictures, and she is just an…read moreoverall great person. And her rates are the best in Bellingham.