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 Welcome to a unique and wonderful part of the United States. The San Juan Islands are located in Puget Sound about halfway between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia and about 5 miles east of Vancouver Island where the capitol of British Columbia, the charming city of Victoria, is located. San Juan County, Washington was established as a part of Washington Territory in 1873. The County consists of 176 named islands and reefs (up to 743 at low tides). San Juan is the smallest of Washington's 39 Counties with approximately 175 square miles of land area and has a population of about 16,000. San Juan County is located in the northwest corner of Washington State. The largest islands in the County are San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw. The nearest major population centers are Victoria and Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle, WA. The islands are reached by air or sea, and most commonly by the Washington State Ferries out of Anacortes. The ferries serve Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Orcas, Lopez and Shaw Islands. Waldron, Stuart, Blakely and Decatur Islands also have significant populations although they are only accessible by smaller boats, or by air.
 This beautiful sunset is viewed from the west
side of San Juan Island. The west side of the island looks towards Victoria,
British Columbia. |
 Beautiful
views from Mt. Young on San Juan Island looking north to Henry Island and the
Canadian Gulf Islands. |
Views on the northeast end of San Juan
Island look toward Spieden Island and Canada beyond.
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The marina in Friday Harbor is full of boats
of all shapes and sizes. There is transient moorage available for
visitors
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San Juan County draws people from all over the world who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the islands, and experience the special qualities of life in our island communities. The climate is mild and we see more sun and less rain than Seattle. There are many outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year round, and one of the most popular summer activities is whale watching. The bustling town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island is the seat of San Juan County and the only incorporated town in the county. Many government offices and supporting businesses provide jobs for the residents here. The local island economy as a whole is largely dependent on tourism and in the summer months the ferries bring thousands of visitors to the islands. Request our Free Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Friday Harbor, San Juan Island and San Juan County, Washington area. Don't move here without it! Remember: We'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and we will send it right out...
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 San Juan
Vineyards is located 3 miles from Friday Harbor. Stop by this wonderful winery
for winetasting year-round. |
Working With An Agent >An Inspired Real Estate Agent Sometimes a good real estate agent may remind you of a favorite aunt who is always trying to fix up her single nieces or nephews with her friends' sons or daughters. She really gets inspired when her efforts result in a great marriage. Real estate agents match prospective buyers with the perfect home for their family--and when it works, they feel terrific! And more important, their buyers and sellers feel terrific.
Sellers often have a strong attachment to a home that holds many memories for them. It is important for them to know that the new buyers will love it, too. While any sale can potentially become complicated and difficult, problems seem to work themselves out more easily if you have started out on a positive note. This is one important reason why agents work hard to maintain a good rapport between the parties involved in every transaction.
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To what process do the terms closing, escrow, settlement and passing papers refer?
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These terms, which vary in different parts of the country, describe the conclusion of a real estate sale. |
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