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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.
Fall Events in the San Juan Islands
Fall Events in the San Juan Islands One of the most beloved traits of the San Juan Islands is its celebration of all four unique seasons. While the summers are magical, the island’s swift transition into the colder months of Fall carries its own special magic. As the leaves begin […]
September 2023 Detailed Market Report
September 2023 Detailed Market Report Are you considering buying or selling a piece of real estate on Orcas Island in the near future? Whether you’re an investor, homebuyer, current property owner, or just curious about the local market trends, it always pays to be informed. Our September report on the […]
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell: 4 Helpful Tips on Elevating Your Space
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell: 4 Helpful Tips on Elevating Your Space Selling your home? Discover essential tips to elevate your space, from deep cleaning and handyman repairs to decluttering and staging. Get it ready for potential buyers with Windermere Orcas Island. Putting your home on the market can […]
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Orcas Landing, Then and Now
Orcas Landing Then & Now William Sutherland homesteaded approximately 60 acres at what today is the Orcas Landing. In the 1880’s he built a dock, warehouse, and store. This was the first store at the Landing and one of five stores on Orcas Island at the turn of the century. […]
The Lower Tavern, Then and Now
The Lower Tavern Then & Now The Lower Tavern has been a beloved gathering place on Orcas Island for decades. From karaoke nights to Seahawk Sundays, and everything in between, it is a long-standing favorite for islanders and tourists alike. It has been in its current location for the past […]
Kangaroo House, Then and Now
Kangaroo House Then & Now The year is 1907, a nickel buys you a double feature, wearing a bathing suit without a skirt will get a woman arrested for indecent exposure and there won’t be electricity in the San Juan Islands for another 30 years. On Orcas Island, on the […]
A1 Drive-In, Then and Now
A1 DRIVE-IN CAFE Then & Now In the late nineteen sixties Eastsound had the appearance of a town fallen on hard times. Abandoned cabins were slowly disintegrating under the relentless growth of blackberry canes. An open sewer ran along Prune Alley. There were more children playing in the streets than […]
