Y ou can now hit the “Great Starter or Investment Homes” link to the right and get a list of those homes we think are great for a first home or a rental property in this market. This is a great spot for investors or first time home buyers to check weekly.

Windermere would like to congratulate the new owners of Rosario Resort & Spa and our Associate Broker John Prosser who represented this new ownership group in the purchase. The new owners purchased Rosario Resort and Spa from Texas based Olympus Real Estate Partners, at an Auction held at the property on September 30^th. The group represented by John is a local family owned group with strong ties to Anacortes and the San Juans.

Congratulations to the new ownership group, John Prosser, and the residents of Orcas Island who get local, committed owners who will undoubtedly be great stewards of this magnificent property.

T hat Thanksgiving turkey is going to have to come from Pioneer Market this year as La Conner town leaders send the message that the local town turkeys are not for hunting. The ordinance being voted on Tuesday also bans the use of firearms and dangerous weapons in town. (more…)