Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Updates
Merri Ann Simonson: Custom Construction or Buy Existing and Remodel?
In the current market, it is more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to purchase new or custom construction. Why is that? The obvious reason is we live on an island; transportation costs are factored into every supplier and service provider. Housing…
Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Update: San Juan County Real Estate Market Summary
The second quarter results , which complete the first half of the year, in San Juan County and on San Juan Island reflect stable dollar volume with a fewer number of sales. Per the NWMLS, the dollar volume for the first half of the year in San Juan County was…
Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Update: Market Update
For both Days on Market and Percentage off List Price Negotiations at the time of sale, some sellers are doing much better than others. Merri Ann Simonson
What Percentage Does San Juan County Real Estate Appreciate?
In the course of my real estate business, I am often asked by clients what percentage of appreciation they should expect if they invest here. It is a very difficult question to answer because, in my opinion, our market is not large enough to accurately calculate…
Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Updates: Real Estate is best when kept local
Using local real estate brokers and local real estate related service providers is very important when buying or selling real estate. Boots on the ground here brings the level of expertise required. Further, it is similar to buying locally sourced food and shopping…
Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Update: San Juan Island Market Snapshot
Here is our Market Snap Shot for the end of May. We reviewed the median home price for the 5-month period in 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025 and the prices reflect an increase in all price categories, except one. The trend may be returning to upward median…
Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Update: Inventory is building
Below is a Market Snap Shot for San Juan Island for April 30, 2026 from the Simonson & Zambrovitz Team at Coldwell Banker SJI. Inventory is building which will offer buyers more selection. If you have any questions about this information, be sure to contact one…
Real Estate Updates by Merri Ann Simonson: Buyer Agency Agreements
As buyers and sellers in the real estate market know, effective 2024 the Law of Agency was revised in our state. The result was much more transparency and disclosure upfront on the amount of compensation paid to buyer’s and seller’s agents, and who the compensation…
Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Updates: 1st quarter of 2026 almost the same as 2025 1st quarter
Here is the Real Estate Market Snap Shot by the Simonson & Zambrovitz Team at Coldwell Banker SJI. They report that the first quarter of 2026 is very similar to 2025 regarding the number of transactions and sales price category.
Merri Ann Simonson Real Estate Update: Buying Property in the San Juans
Buying Property in the San Juans Select an Agent to Represent You As you may be aware, all of the brokerage firms on San Juan Island are members of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service; therefore, any of the agents can assist you with any of the properties listed…