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Windermere Real Estate | Orcas Island News
Welcome to the Windermere Real Estate Orcas Island News page. Here, we curate insightful articles about life on Orcas Island, offer expert advice for home buyers and sellers, and provide monthly updates on the real estate market on Orcas Island and the San Juan Islands. Stay informed and inspired as we bring you the latest and greatest in island living.
Dog Friendly Vacations
Did you know that according to Sunset magazine. Orcas Island is the number 1 dog friendly vacation spot on the west coast? Yeppers, it’s true! http://www.sunset.com/travel/dog-friendly-vacations Top 22 dog-friendly vacations You can take your best pal with you on these getaways around the West Dog-friendly trips: Turtleback Mountain Preserve Photo […]
Halloween on Orcas Island
One of the many reasons I love living on Orcas Island is Halloween. All the merchants in town decorate then pass out candy to all the little and big monsters! Fire pits are set up, hot apple cider is passed out, pumpkin carving and of course Trick or Treaters are […]
Sunrise on Orcas Island
This was taken by Bob Shipstad at his home on Orcas Island
Why I Love Living On Orcas Island
On Orcas Island, we LOVE parades. Any excuse, we are going to have a parade. The entire community comes out and supports them. Yesterday was Homecoming, which is a big deal just about anywhere, but for a small community like ours, it’s huge. The parade started at the high school […]
7 Renovations That Reduce Your Home's Value
Most people think home-renovation projects will always add value to a home, but this isn’t necessarily true. According to Scott McGillivray, host of the HGTV series Income Property and author of How to Add Value to Your Home, these 7 renovations should never be done… 1. DO NOT expand your […]
Is the Solar Industry’s Crazy Growth Going to Come to a Crashing Halt? A Report From the Trenches
This is from Porch.com Posted by Jon Meyer on 10/10/15 The Solar Industry is at an inflection point. We explore whether the growth can continue by talking to Markus Virta, a sales tech in the middle of it all. Although Porch doesn’t have more than a gaggle of solar panel […]
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Are you ready to move on to your next stage in life? Getting your home ready to sell can be a big task, from getting the physical space ready and preparing for the emotional aspects of selling your home. We recommend you work with a listing agent through this process […]
3 Quick Maintenance Tips to Make Your Roof Last
Posted in Porch.com by Porch.com Written by Peter Kim A brand-new roof is a massive investment, but no other element of your home is quite as valuable. While the average lifespan of a roof is about 15 years, careful homeowners have a few ways to extend the life of their […]
