BELLINGHAM, Wash. — So far, the coronavirus pandemic does not seem to be affecting local home prices.

According to Troy Muljat of Muljat Group Realtors, the median sales price of a Whatcom County home rose 9.1% to $420,000 in the first quarter of 2020, but the economic impact of COVID-19 remains to be seen.

Muljat said the true test will be the next three months.

As home sales continue, he says he’s optimistic.