Signs that the real estate market may be turning: Top story in Oct. 13 Journal

After sliding steadily into the abyss over the past three years, the local real estate market appears to be on the rise. That's according to local real estate companies — and statistics compiled from the San Juan County Treasurer and the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. It's the top story in this week's Journal of the San Juan Islands, which is available Wednesday at newsstands, in stores, and in subscribers' mailboxes.

After sliding steadily into the abyss over the past three years, the local real estate market appears to be on the rise.

That’s according to local real estate companies — and statistics compiled from the San Juan County Treasurer and the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

“Have we turned the corner? / Signs of life in local real estate market” is the top story in this week’s Journal of the San Juan Islands, which is available Wednesday at newsstands, in stores, and in subscribers’ mailboxes.

The Oct. 13 Journal is two sections, 40 pages: Local News, Election 2010, Editorial, Letters to the Editor, Voices for Health, Public Meetings, Sheriff’s Log, Obituaries, Almanac, Island Scene, What’s Happening!, Around Town, Sports, Classifieds, Sudoku, At Your Service Professional Directory, Crosswords, Legal Notices, and our monthly Real Estate in the San Juan Islands.

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