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I have reviewed the County’s new Vacation Rental Permit requirements and I found them most reasonable, I think they did a good job. As a REALTOR, working in the field, I only noted two areas that may be difficult for some property owners to adapt to. Management plan on file at the County and with neighbors within 300 feet. The management plan must contain contact information of owners and a local representative if the owner lives off island.  This person shall respond to emer

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In reviewing the year-end results for 2017, the sales dollar volume for the real estate market in San Juan County per the Northwest Multiple Listing Service was $299,943,083 which reflects an increase in volume of 19.5% over 2016 when the volume was $251,020,953.  The percentage of growth this year was very similar to the increase we enjoyed for the last several years; very stable controlled growth is much more sustainable.  The County closed an average of 49.3 transactions p

The second quarter results which complete the first half of the year for San Juan Island were very exciting.  Per the NWMLS, the dollar volume on San Juan Island was $71,595,607 with a total of 130 transactions.  We enjoyed a 25% increase in transaction number and a 42.5% increase in dollar volume as compared to the same period in 2016.  For San Juan County, the total dollar volume was $128,019,123 with a total of 254 transactions.  The County’s gain was 19% in transaction nu

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Per the NWMLS third quarter results for 2016 reflect a dollar volume increase of 22.6% for San Juan Island but the year-to-date dollar volume reflects a 14% increase. In both the quarter and year-to-date, the transaction numbers reflect an increase; 22% for the quarter and 10.6% for the year-to-date period over 2015. The 2016 third quarter volume for San Juan was $35,251,524 as compared to $28,732,100 in 2015. If this dollar volume pace remains steady, we will finis

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San Juan County currently has several mechanisms for legally renting a home in the County. The information below is meant for informational purposes only, and does not incorporate all of the rules and regulations.  It will however provide those who want to learn more about residential renting of homes in the County an overview of at least some of the things they need to consider, and do, prior to listing property for rent. Long Term Rentals. No permits are required.  A long t

Considering Buying an Investment Property? Now would be a good time to purchase property held for investment and due to market conditions, a rental home in the San Juans would be the most appropriate.  We are not like the metropolitan areas nearby with multiple offers on every property and robust appreciation; we remain in a buyer’s market in most categories of property. Once you have made the decision of the type of property to purchase, then how you intend to use that prope