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Janet Thomas: Damned To Distinction

October 19th was Orca Recovery Day. The Conservation District organized a shoreline restoration event out at Cattle Pass Visitors Center. There was a good…

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Written by Janet Thomas

SAN JUAN ISLAND REAL ESTATE MARKET SUMMARY

The third quarter results for San Juan Island and the County were consistent with the first and second quarter results. Per the NWMLS, the…

Published in Real Estate Updates by Merri Ann Simonson
Written by Merri Ann Simonson

Tide Bites: Small Pathogen, Big Range: Latitudinal Variation in Seagrass Wasting Disease in the Pacific Northwest

Not far below the surface of the water, I observe everything around me. Emerald gunnels coiled around eelgrass cautiously eye me, while a vibrant…

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Written by Olivia Graham

Janet Thomas: Why Does the World Exist?

I go to the Thrift Store for R&R. This is a long-standing tradition for many islanders. We can’t always take it with us—whether we’re…

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Tide Bites: The Wonders of Mud at Friday Harbor Labs

In 1958, a young scientist arrived at Friday Harbor Laboratories supported by a fellowship, with a mission to bring home a kinorhynch for his…

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Written by Rebecca Varney

Real Estate Update by Merri Ann Simonson: Excise Tax Increase, Decrease and Shift

There will be a major change in real estate excise tax taking effect January 1, 2020 for the State of Washington. I have provided…

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Written by Sharon

Considering Buying an Investment Property? Vacation Rental Versus Long Term Rental

Now would be a good time to purchase property held for investment and due to market conditions, a rental home in the San Juans…

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Tide Bites: Connecting the Dots: An Interview with Dr. Thomas Mumford by Aidan Cox

Under the relentless shine of the midday sun, the Friday Harbor Marina appears to shimmer as we crest a small hill on the edge…

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Written by Aidan Cox

Lifestyle Videos: Behind the Scenes

This San Juan Island Lifestyle Video shares the complications of making videos and being in real…

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Friday, 26 July 2019 04:51

Real estate transactions down 26%; $ volume down 6 % in the San Juan Islands

The second quarter results which complete the first half of the year for San Juan Island were similar to the first quarter. Per the…

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Written by Merri Ann Simonson

Lifestyle Video: 4th of July

Merri Ann Simonson's Lifestyle Video is about the 4th of July on San Juan Island. LINK

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Tuesday, 09 July 2019 07:38

Janet Thomas: Sand and Solace

I was in bed too much this past week—trying to shake the coughing crap that is going around. Too much time to reflect, too.

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Written by Janet Thomas

Real Estate Update by Merri Ann Simonson: Update to Our Internet Connection

Rock Island has been busy for the last four years installing the base structure for our fiber and other internet connection options throughout the…

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Written by Merri Ann Simonson

Janet Thomas: Hanging Out and Hanging In

Recently, while on an evening walk with a friend, out of the blue she said, “I wish I could move to a place just…

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Written by Sharon