Archive for the 'GUEMES ISLAND' Category

Guemes Island Ferry Haul-Out

Friday, July 16th, 2010

(SKAGIT COUNTY)— The Skagit County Public Works Department says the 2010 Guemes Island Ferry haul-out will take place from Monday, October 4th, to Tuesday, October 19th. The ferry’s last run will occur Sunday, October 3rd at 8:00 pm. The vessel is scheduled to return to service Wednesday, October 20th, at 6:00 am. During the haul-out, [...]

Housing activity: “not as bad as some think; not as good as some would like”

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

KIRKLAND, Wash. (July 6, 2010) – Home sales around Western and Central Washington remained sluggish, but not all the numbers were down. June’s pending sales (mutually accepted offers) outgained the total for May by 5.8 percent. Closed sales were up from both a year ago and the previous month. Brokers also applauded congressional approval of [...]

FOR SALE: Guemes Island Charmer $399,000

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Like owning waterfront & acreage without paying the price!  This charming 3-story nautically-themed home sits just above and next to the greenbelt and expansive community beach of Cook’s Cove.  Nothing will ever be built there!   It has a very private feel with woods on two sides and the beach directly in front. The view from [...]

Vacation Home Sales are also on the rise!

Monday, April 12th, 2010

The Vacation Home Market is Also Showing Strong Signs of Recovery!  The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that the vacation home market is showing signs of recovery, with sales up nearly 8% and increased prices (up nearly 13%) following three years of declines.  A new trend in second homes and vacation homes sales is [...]

Solar Hot Water Class will be taught on Guemes Island, WA

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

This class on Solar Hot Water is taught all over the world, and it is in our backyard Apr 5-9, 2010 on Guemes Island! Here is a decription for the class from the website: In this workshop, participants will learn the theory, design considerations and installation techniques necessary to install and maintain a solar domestic [...]

Is Your Real Estate Worth the Assessed Value?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Is Your Home Worth More or Less Than The Assessed Value? Have you ever wondered how assessed value relates to market price?  Should you use assessed value to determine how much to offer on a property or home you wish to purchase? Many Skagit County homes and property were given new assessed values recently, causing property [...]

Guemes Mountain is Saved!

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

    “Wow, We Really Did It!” That’s the phrase heard from Coldwell Banker Island Living REATLOR and Guemes Island resident Karen Everett, who was among three people honored at an awards banquet held at the Majestic Inn in Anacortes,WA Friday night to celebrate the official success of the “Save Guemes Mountain” campaign.   It’s [...]

Have Fun Saving the Mountain this Friday

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Have Fun Saving the Mountain this Friday A Live and Silent Auction in support of  “Save the Mountain” is slated for 7-9pm this Friday, September 18th, at the Depot Arts Center in Anacortes. We’ve already raised more than $2 million but the closing date of October 1st is getting near and we still need to [...]

Save Guemes Mountain!

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

            Join your friends and neighbors at Schoolhouse Park on Guemes Island in a celebration of the Mountain and the community spirit working to preserve it for the public to enjoy.            The festivities run from 10:00a.m. to 4 p.m. and include live local music and a wine and beer [...]

Guemes Island Real Estate Market Update

Monday, August 10th, 2009