How Does Your Neighborhood Compare?   #       SOLD     AREA LISTINGS DOM $/SF LUC YTD DOM $/SF DEL MAR, ROSARIO 6 213 $293.40 2 11 226 $230.81 CAMPBELL LAKE 6 221 $306.08 0 2 35 $162.50 CAP SANTE 2 18 $252.44 0 0 0 $0.00 CLEARIDGE 7 180 $187.85 0 7 216 $173.18 CRANBERRY HTS 1 307 $264.76 0 0 0 $0.00 MARINE HEIGHTS 4 218 $282.54 1 0 0 $0.00 OLD TOWN 16 149 $251.85 2 3 244 $212.51 PARKSIDE 3 80 $209.86 0 1 144 $198.10 SKYLINE 29 125 $234.55 2 17 152 $183.88 THE POINTE 1 237 $240.35 0 1 205 $212.71 MARKET 269 147 $262.58 30 110 153 $198.20   DOM= days on market    LUC = listings under contract and not yet closed SOLD YTD as properties sold through June 15, 2008   Tha chart above shows how Anacortes home prices compare by neighborhood.  Anacortes neighborhoods that are very well maintained ... 06/19/2008

We know what a great place Skagit County is with the beauty of Skagit Valley, La Conner, and Anacortes. Once more Anacortes will come into the spotlight as Anacortes will be featured in the August edition of Sunset Magazine and in an upcoming edition of Coastal Living. Read about Anacortes and share it with your friends! To find out more about Anacortes and La Conner or to view La Conner Homes for Sale and Anacortes Homes for Sale visit www.JeanGroesbeck.com. Or call (360) 941-3734 or emails info@JeanGroesbeck.com Coldwell Banker Island Living www.CBIslandLiving.com www.AnacortesHomesBlog.com www.AnacortesHomeTeam.com 06/19/2008

The Anacortes Red Cross is offering courses on CPR, babysitting, and dog first aid. For more information contact the Anacortes Red Cross at 360.293.2911 06/15/2008

Anacortes View Home: Enjoy the magnificent views of Burrows Bay and The San Juans Islands along with breath taking sunsets! This spacious Anacortes home has a circular drive on shy one acre, central vac, wood burning fireplace, 2 large decks, kitchenette on lower level with mother in law potential, generator, speaker system, built-in china cabinet, jetted tub, and spacious bedrooms. Community beach and moorage. Del Mar amenities include use of 2 beaches (Biz Point & Alexander), dock and mooring buoy privileges. This is the best value for Anacortes View Homes! It has 3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths, and approximately 2,678 square feet. PRICED RECUDED TO $449,000. MLS# 28042657. www.JeanGroesbeck.com Jean@JeanGroesbeck.com Coldwell Banker Island Living www.JeanGroesbeck.com www.CBIslandLiving.com ... 06/15/2008

The Trawler Fest was held in Anacortes, WA for the first time last month and it drew a large crowd to Fidalgo Island!  Appoximately 1300 boaters came to Anacortes and enjoyed Anacortes Marinas, restaurants and shops.  Anacortes is know to be a boating community with lots of marinas and easy access to the San Juan Islands.  If you don't have a boat you can go to the San Juan Islands via the Washington State Ferry. The Anacortes Trawler Fest was sponsored by PassageMaker Magazine.  Visiting boaters as well as Anacortes residents had a great time helping to maintain Anacortes as the boating capital of the Northwest. Coldwell Banker Island Living www.CBIslandLiving.comwww.AnacortesHomesBlog.comwww.AnacortesHomeTeam.com 06/12/2008

Anacortes Home Sales The housing market in Anacortes was soft in May primarily due to terrible weather and the snow birds that lingered in their warm weather winter homes. In Anacortes, there were 35 transactions in May 2007 with a median price of $395,000. In May of 2008 there were 34 transactions with a median price of $346,250. Housing statistics of "sold" properties report the activity of 60-90 days prior when Anacortes had extremely cold weather and snow. The tulips bloomed late this year and then were drowned in rainstorms...we have not had our usual beautiful spring! Real estate agents judge what the future statistics will be by the number of sign calls, buyers, and showings that are currently taking place. In Anacortes we are seeing more Canadians looking for vacation homes and ... 06/06/2008

ANACORTES LUXURY HOME:  Enjoy solitude interrupted only by soaring eagles from this custom luxury Anacortes home located on over one acre in Fidalgo Bay Estates on Fidalgo Island. Awaken to breathtaking views of Mt. Baker and the Fidalgo Bay from an elegant master suite with spacious bath/two walk-in closets providing the best of Fidalgo Island Living. Main level living along with an open floor plan, wet bar, formal living/dining rooms, family room, and butler's pantry make this Anacortes View Home perfect for entertaining. This stunning property also has guest quarters/flex room on lower level. 3 car attached garage plus room to park 40' RV.  Situated on 1.2 +/- beautiful acres. Built in 1997 with approx. 4618 square feet.  The sellers have just reduced the price by $100,000 making it ... 06/05/2008

Anacortes, WA used to be known as the Gateway to the San Juan Islands, but it is now known to be a gorgeous Northwest Island Destination. Anacortes was ranked number 48 in Country Home magazine's best GREEN places to live. This is up from 2007 where Anacortes ranked only 134. Our wonderful Skagit Valley produce, our recycling, and environmental awareness keeps Anacortes one of the best places in Washington to live. For information on Anacortes Homes visit www.JeanGroesbeck.com   www.CBIslandLiving.com  www.AnacortesHomesBlog.com  or www.AnacortesHomeTeam.com 05/31/2008

BOAT MOORAGE FOR EASY ACCESS TO THE SAN JUANS Some slips are for sale (condo moorage) while other are available for lease or transient moorage. With rising moorage rates, dry boat storage is becoming more popular. Dry boat storage is still abundant in Anacortes. Transient moorage as well as month to month, seasonal, and annual lease are available. Boat moorage has historically been a great real estate investment. If you would like information on slips for sale please EMAIL Jean@JeanGroesbeck.com, look on my website www.JeanGroesbeck.com or call (360) 941-3734 www.CBIslandLiving.comwww.AnacortesHomesBlog.comwww.AnacortesHomeTeam.com ANACORTES: Anacortes Marina: 466 slips from 32'-60' Cap Sante Boat Haven: 1050 slips from 26'-65' Fidalgo Marina: 55 slips 50'-110' Private condo marina Lovr... 05/16/2008

Anacortes Real Estate and Homes The town of Anacortes on Fidalgo Island is celebrated for its historic downtown, thriving arts community, unique shops, and inviting restaurants. Drawing residents from nearby Guemes Island as well as those from neighboring islands and the mainland, Anacortes is a combination of small-town charm and lush forest landscape. Anacortes real estate has an abundance of waterfront properties and homes with spectacular views. Along with Fidalgo Island real estate, Anacortes homes are centrally located near the mainland and nearby San Juan Islands while retaining a measure of seclusion. Your Anacortes Realtor/Fidalgo Island Realtor can help you determine which Fidalgo Island homes for sale will meet your needs. Coldwell Banker Island Living www.CBIslandLiving.com ... 05/14/2008

Anacortes Real Estate: The real estate market in Anacortes has been one of the best long term investments that an Anacortes homeowner can make. La Connor or Anacortes home ownership allows you to have an excellent investment, allows you to leverage your money, and provides a tax break to most tax payers. The 5-year trend chart above reflects the Anacortes real estate market. The median price of Anacortes homes sold through the NWMLS in March 2003 was $205,000, while in February 2008, the median price of a Anacortes home was $375,000. That far surpasses most people's stock portfolio! The key to making wise investments in Skagit Valley real estate is to buy low in the right location and sell high while considering the cost of money. There is still an abundance of well priced Skagit Vally ... 05/14/2008

The City of Anarcortes planning department puts out a very informative quarterly pdf newsletter concerning upcoming talks and changes in the community.  April 2008 subjects include:  Old Town design standards, updating development standards, the city's focus on transprotation (with maps of areas arterials), and promoting green building standards.Check out the link here:http://www.cityofanacortes.org/Planning/Newsletters/2006/file.asp?ID=11 04/16/2008

 The 25th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival runs from April 1 through April 30.  There are more than 30 fun, family events, food, music, art, tours, etc.  The festival is centered around 1,500 acres of spring flowers.  If you're going to be in the area during April you don't want to miss it!http://tulipfestival.org/  03/31/2008

   According to the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area had the 30th best housing market in the country of the 287 metropolitan statistical areas measured.  We have slipped a bit, last year we were the 3rd best, but we are still doing better than 89% of the Nation, and that isn't bad at all!Our strong market is not limited to our local area.  The Seattle-Bellevue-Everett Market ranked 19th overall.  In the state rankings, Washington was the 5th best state overall. So, unless you want to live in Utah, Wyoming, Montana, or New Mexico you are in the best state to own a house!  - better than 90% of the Nation!One last statistic that I can't resist passing along... Since 1980, Washington State's house prices have gone u... 01/06/2008

Photo Tour of Anacortes & Fidalgo IslandLast Friday I decided to take half a day off of work and drive Fidalgo Island on a photo tour. It was a crisp & clear winter day, so I knew that it would be ideal for photos. I decided to begin my tour in Anacortes and travel counter clockwise from Fidalgo Bay around the island. My tour began at the Anacortes Marina. There were some great photos to be had at the marina. From the photo you can see how crystal blue the waters were in the marina. There was no wind, so the cold waters were as smooth as glass. From the Anacortes Marina I headed up around Fidalgo Bay to the Cap Sante Park. The Cap Sante Park was empty and peaceful, which made for a nice private photo shoot of Mt Baker and the City of Anacortes. The Cap Sante Park is the perfect elevatio... 11/01/2007

Anacortes Marina & Boat MoorageAre you thinking about relocated to Anacortes? Are you going to need moorage for your boat? There are 3 marinas in Anacortes Washington. Two of the marinas are open to the public and one marina is private. The Anacortes Marina is a privately owned marina located off Fidalgo Bay. The moorage spaces are in condominium form so they can be purchased individually. The association fees vary based on the size of the moorage space. The Anacortes Marina has a total of 466 slips.The Cap Sante Boat Haven is a publicly owned marina that is operated by the Port of Anacortes. The Cap Sante Boat Haven has between 150 - 200 guest slips available. This marina is ideal for sea travelers stopping by Anacortes on their way to Canada or Seattle. There are local shops, grocery ... 11/01/2007

Anacortes Ferry - Anacortes, WAAnacortes, Washington is the gateway to the San Juan Islands. For those planning to experience the island lifestyle of the San Juan Islands your first stop will be the Anacortes Ferry Terminal. Owned and operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Anacortes Ferry services; Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, Friday Harbor & Sidney B.C. with daily operation. If you have never traveled the Anacortes Ferry before, there are a few things that you need to know. Traveling on the Anacortes Ferry is a necessity for people that live on the island. They understand how early they need to arrive at the ferry terminal to be sure that they get on. The Anacortes Ferry never seems to hold as many cars as it needs to. This always holds true if y... 11/01/2007

Anacortes Land for Sale - Market UpdateIf you are looking to purchase land for sale in Anacortes, there are currently 121 options. Residential land for sale in Anacortes starts at $135,000 for a building lot. There are currently 7 parcels of land under contract in Anacortes. Over the last 6 months, 39 parcels of land have sold in Anacortes. The average sales price for a parcel of land in Anacortes over the last 6 months was $295,516. Currently, the average price of a residential parcel of land for sale in Anacortes is $313,100. For more information about purchasing land for sale in Anacortes contact Ryan Martin 360-319-0040Find Anacortes land for sale Ryan Martin, e-Pro®, Realtor® - 360-319-0040Windermere Real Estate - AnacortesAnacortes Real Estate 10/25/2007

Anacortes Condos - Market Report There are currently 40 Anacortes condos on the market. There is only 1 condo in Anacortes that is currently pending. Over the last 6 months, 15 condos in Anacortes have sold. The average sales price of a sold condo in Anacortes over the last 6 months was $357,588. The average price of an Anacortes condo today is $459,710. If you are looking for an Anacortes Condo for sale call Ryan Martin at 360-319-0040Find Anacortes Condos for sale Ryan Martin, e-Pro®, Realtor® - 360-319-0040Windermere Real Estate - AnacortesAnacortes Real Estate 10/25/2007

Anacortes homes for sale - Anacortes, WAAre you looking for a home for sale in Anacortes, WA? There are currently 236 homes for sale in Anacortes, WA. 3 Bed & 2 Bath homes in Anacortes start in price just under $300,000. There are currently 19 homes for sale over one million dollars in and around Anacortes including a 292 acre private island. Yes, there is currently a 292 acre private island for sale in the United State priced just under $20,000,000? Allen Island, located just off the coast of Anacortes, WA is currently for sale. The 292 acre property is comprised of 44 separate tax lots including a home. This island and home for sale in Anacortes is one of the rarest properties for sale in the United States! Amazingly enough there is a 2nd private island for sale near in Anacortes, WA.... 10/22/2007