The market is beginning to show some movement here on Whidbey Island. We had a very early spring and then the weather did turn for a couple of weeks, keeping buyers away. And of course, Mother’s Day isn’t a time to go house hunting, particularly if you want to stay on the good side of Mom!! But things are definably feeling different, with calls from out of town buyers, renewed interest from people who have kept away for a couple of years and most importantly, a good economic outlook on a federal level. Areas of California are showing… read full article

We’re getting ready for that big summer push here in the islands. Regardless of the increasing ferry fares, the tourists and vacationers look to be returning for yet another season. My husband runs a vacation rental management business, www.sanjuanpm.com , and bookings are looking good for yet another record season! The restaurants, variety of retail shops, and the kayak and whale watching businesses are all in full gear. The question many of us have is how will this affect our real estate market?
There’s no question that the San Juan Island market is different from mainland… read full article