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32785 SR 20, Suite 4 • Oak Harbor, WA 98277

QUAINT COUPEVILLE! One block off Front Street to enjoy the water front shops and restaurants, boating and fishing, and downtown activities like mussel festival, art exhibits and farmers markets. Mountain and Bay views! 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, over 1,200 square feet ready for your creative flair and dreams. Location, Location, Location!!! Join the fun! $250,000 MLS:1433064 www.pnwwhomes.com/510674

UNIQUE NW BOATING COMMUNITY ON WHIDBEY ISLAND! SUPERB Custom 2500+ SF water & mountain view home. Southern exposure, open plan, vaulted ceilings, tons of windows with Marina, Cascades & passage views. Huge tile entry, gleaming hardwood floors, gas fireplace, great room concept, formal & casual living spaces, dining & Gourmet kitchen! Tons of decking! 3 car garage, room for boat, large corner lot & fruit trees. Enjoy Marina, beach access, tennis, crabbing & fishing. $525,000 MLS:1521031 www.pnwwhomes.com/674168

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3780 E. College Way • Mt. Vernon, WA

360-424-0300 www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com Danya Wolf, Designated Broker / Owner • 360.708.8294

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COMMERCIAL FOR SALE OR LEASE Great visibility commercial property: plenty of parking; former auto sales; with small storage building in back. Property is set up for offices on main level with basement access from both inside and outside. Second story offers two additional rooms, one with a sink. MLS:1560401 Call Danya Wolf at 360-708-8294 www.pnwwhomes.com/581409

$950,000

WELL MAINTAINED HOME 3 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home with den, vaulted ceiling and large master bed and bath. Wheel chair accessible. Two outbuildings provide lots of storage, one is 12’x12’ with two lofts & the other is 12’x16’. Convenient location, only a few minutes from Town &15 Minutes from I-5. MLS:1583781 Call Yolanda Sakuma at 360-421-0435 www.pnwwhomes.com/502825

$598,500

VERY PRIVATE 1.5 ACRES Custom handcrafted, Craftsman 2278 SF home with office, main level master and 2nd master upstairs. Dining & living room boast custom Stain glass windows. Granite kitchen tops, handcrafted cabinets. Detached 702 SF, 1 bedroom, 1 bath home, 2 car garage. 1080 SF shop, pond & waterfall. MLS:1494916 Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 | Elva Hunter 360-202-3086 www.pnwwhomes.com/663122

DRAMATIC FEATURES Beautiful 1 story home offers a 2 story entry and large kitchen with excellent cabinetry, counter & storage space.

Living room gas fireplace. Master bath has double sinks; deep oval tub & large separate shower. 2nd master suite with adjoining den/ office. Generous sized 2 car garage; 600 square foot shop, park like tract; 49/100 acre. MLS:1587661 Call Danya Wolf at 360-708-8294 www.pnwwhomes.com/517621

$1,800,000

$55,000 BUILD HERE! Great neighborhood in NO flood zone with Skagit River Access. Private lot, level, mostly fenced and cedars. All utilities are in with a 3 bedroom conventional septic system. $325/yr dues and includes water. MLS:1596171 Call Sherry Ruderman at 360-540-1552 www.pnwwhomes.com/513647

EIGHTY WOODED ACRES! Mostly woods: Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Cottonwood, Alder & Birch. Large pond toward the north, some meadows, pasture, small beaver pond & old dug well near the old home site. Best to wear boots. Shown by appointment.

MLS:1568051 Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 www.pnwwhomes.com/506283

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ANACORTES PROPERTIES

TRANQUILITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Walk through the beautiful front door into the warmth of your home. Private backyard! Vaulted ceilings, radiant floors, amazing kitchen, pot filler, wine fridge & prep sink, 3 bedrooms, office, bonus room, living room with fireplace & built ins. Your master bedroom suite has large master shower, double vanity, soaking tub & walk in closet. A wall of windows & slider bring the outdoors in with natural light. 4 car garage. Level 5 acre lot. 14206 Leslie Lane, Mount Vernon $1,099,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/506559

NEW CONSTRUCTION & VIEWS Expect the best from this modern home. Quality construction

by Keystone Building Services. Guemes Channel views & superb landscaping. Main level living, big windows, gas fireplace, built-ins, vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen & luxurious master suite. Lower level 3 bedrooms & family room. Expansive deck, covered patio. 3804 Oakes View Lane, Anacortes $764,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/516520

SALE PENDING! INVITING! Open main level living. Beautiful kitchen, walk-in pantry, breakfast nook & formal dining. Large master, walk-in closet & 5 pc bath. Main floor office, 2nd master, 2 bedrooms & bath upstairs. Fenced backyard, shed. 1903 29th Place, Anacortes $699,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/507842

SALE PENDING! BEAUTIFUL LAYOUT Open main level living, eating bar & large walk-in pantry. Ductless mini splits for AC & heat. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry & office/ loft. Fenced back yard, patio & 2 car garage off of the alley. Near schools & base. Visit the virtual tour as well. $409,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/516034

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SALE PENDING! NEW BUILD! 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in Clearidge. 3 car garage, level yard. Eating island, granite, bamboo engineered floor, lots of cabinets, open living area & gas fireplace. Main level master, walk-in closet. 3 rooms, family room & bath upstairs. 4708 Cypress Dr, Anacortes $635,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/521749

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Homeport to the San Juan Islands

Discover the vibrant colors and beautiful scenery in our Old Town. Take a casual stroll and enjoy cafés & fine dining. Find unique gifts & remembrances in our art galleries & antique shops.

There is something for everyone in Anacortes. Plan a day trip or a vacation here & explore the waters on kayaks, sailboats, or Whale watching tours. Immerse yourself in nature while hiking, biking, birding, crabbing & more. Fantastic events draw artisans & onlookers of all ages; the Anacortes Arts & Skagit Tulip festivals & other great area attractions. Or just simply relax; soaking in the warm summer sunsets & gazing upon gorgeous islands & mountains views.

Nestled between Seattle & Vancouver, B.C., Anacortes is the life blood of Fidalgo Island, the hub of the San Juan Islands.

Come see for yourself how easy it is to get away without going very far. Make this your next destination!

Cruise on in and see what makes this place so special!

About 80 miles North of Seattle, about 90 miles South of Vancouver, BC. Take Hwy 20 and go West.

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Whidbey Island...

Come Ashore, Stay Awhile.

Deception Pass Bridge, the gateway to Whidbey Island, is a wonder to behold. The bridge and the surrounding park is the most visited park in Washington State, second only to Mount Rainier. Enjoy unparalleled beauty, unforgettable sunsets, a myriad of colors only found in raw nature, and expansive views.

Whidbey Island is rich with amazing communities like Coupeville, Fort Casey, Greenbank, Langley, Oak Harbor & more, also home to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.

Filled with activity for families of all ages and rich in local art, entertainment and natural beauty. Discover a hidden treasure offered by local artisans in unique boutique or antique shops. Enjoy the many festivals including the Forth of July Parade, Kite Festival, Street Fairs, Highland Games to name a few. Relax in the open waters on a tour, or explore miles of beaches.

Whidbey Island welcomes you.

Contact a local RealtorÂŽ to find out more about living on Whidbey Island.

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SALE PENDING! THIS COULD BE THE ONE FOR YOU! Custom 5 bedroom in a peaceful Oak Harbor neighborhood. Relax by the fire in the formal living room or entertain in the open kitchen & family room, with wet bar. Master walk-in closet & fireplace. Mountain & Sound views from a large deck. Multiple utility, laundry & mechanical rooms. Easy schools & shopping access. $475,000 MLS:1556367 Jonathan Young 360-632-4224 www.pnwwhomes.com/501032

UNPARALLELED SALTWATER VIEWS! Between Oak Harbor & Coupeville, live atop a quiet lane on a manicured acre. 2722 asf of unlimited potential: 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, living & family rooms, formal dining & bright kitchen with sunlit patio & deck! Main level master, spacious rec room, level, fenced yard, a garage + shop & more?

Add your personal touch! $699,000 MLS:1593205 Annie Cash 360-632-1260 www.pnwwhomes.com/501866

BEACH COMMUNITY LIVING... ...without the worry of bulkheads, storms or shoreline! This gem in Lagoon Point has amazing views, a tasteful remodel, all new interior & roof. Upstairs 1 bedroom, 1 bath home with rec/bunk room. Downstairs 1 bedroom, 3/4 bath apartment with private entry! Boat launch, beach access & excellent fishing nearby! $375,000 MLS:1575856 Jennifer Wynn 206-713-9678 www.pnwwhomes.com/500658

Buyer’s market, Seller’s market... Either way, It’s an “I-need-a-REALTOR®” market.

Right now rates are low and home choices are plentiful. But no matter which way the market is leaning, it’s essential to work with a professional. REALTORS® have an objective eye and are experienced in seeing things from both a buyer’s and a seller’s perspective. Now more than ever, you need a REALTOR® to help you achieve your goals and realize your dreams.

North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® Mount Vernon, WA • (360) 416-4902

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Why should I use a REALTOR® when buying or selling a home?

• A REALTOR® is looking out for your best financial interests, contractually bound to protect you and your hard earned investments.

• A REALTOR® stays up to date with the complex and ever-changing real estate regulations, laws, contracts and practices.

• A REALTOR® can help you make the right decisions. They can provide you with important details about homes you’re considering that you may not be aware of.

• A REALTOR® knows the local market and can provide you with the most current market sales data, giving you the ability to price your home accordingly, maximizing your potential earnings.

• A REALTOR® is your advocate. They can help you navigate complex contracts & negotiations, and bring an objective voice to a very subjective situation.

• A REALTOR® is a professional who adheres to a code of ethics that has been in place for over 100 years, treating you, the consumer, professionally and ethically in all transaction-related matters.

Make sure you have a REALTOR® on your side when buying or selling Real Estate.

To get a list of local REALTOR® offices, contact

North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® 525 East College Way, Suite J, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Phone (360) 416-4902 • www.npsar.realtor

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BURLINGTON DUPLEX TURNKEY INVESTMENT INCOME! Beautiful duplex in great location. Hardwood flooring, granite counter tops, large covered decks. Over sized Garages. MLS:1590048 Brock Clements 360.202.9159 www.pnwwhomes.com/521255 $4

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LUXURY HOME SAMISH ISLAND 4 bedroom, 4 bath with 2 car garage on medium bank water front with 180° Samish Bay, Mt Baker & sunset views. Separate 1 bed, 1 bath in detached 3 Car Garage. MLS:1579050 Marty Loberg 428.308.0753 www.pnwwhomes.com/516738 $1 , 50

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4 BEDROOM PLEASANT RIDGE HOME Panoramic views of lower Skagit Valley & Mount Baker. 2 story with unfinished basement. Own a piece of Skagit Valley history. MLS:1580658 Mike Roozen 360.202.4700 www.pnwwhomes.com/516941

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SHELTER BAY HOME WITH DOCK! 1 level, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, in La Conner with open kitchen, pantry, and updated 40’ shared dock! 3 car garage. Enjoy Shelter Bay amenities.

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MOUNT VERNON CONDO Newly constructed 2443 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath features main floor living. Lower floor offers a 2nd master suite, guest room, separate bath & 2nd living room. Amazing year round views. MLS:1522321 Michelle Van Wyck 360.630.4423 www.pnwwhomes.com/610144 $4

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Want to get away?

Enjoy the island experience without the hype. Just about an hour from Seattle or two hours from Vancouver, BC, Camano Island offers the island lifestyle without the hassle of a ferry or busy tourist traps.

Find your favorite spot among the great parks that offer miles of beaches, vintage beach cabins, and the views...oh the views! Utsalady Bay and Cavalero Beach offer boaters convenient launch sites. Beautiful Camano Island State Park, afternoon strollers will find easy beach access, picnic shelters, campsites, beach combing, boat launch, and breathtaking Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains views across yachtsmen’s popular waterway, Saratoga Passage. Cama Beach State Park, a restored 1930’s fishing resort with year-round cabin rentals, offers a unique chance to step back to a time before televisions and computers and enjoy nature pure & simple.

The unique appeal of Camano Island is that it offers visitors a real-life island experience. There are a few restaurants, a handful of country-style grocery stores, bed and breakfast facilities, and intriguing fine art galleries to serve the those who have discovered Camano Island. Explore nature, play golf and fish year round.

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STUNNING BEACH FRONT HOME! $899K Remodeled & Ready!

On Maple Grove Beach!

New kitchen, covered deck, bonus room & 2 fireplaces.

Upper master, spa-like bath, heated tile, glass shower & balcony. Shop, bulkhead, steps to beach. Boat davit, mooring buoy, boat-launch nearby. www.pnwwhomes.com/508517 GORGEOUS HOME ON MCKEE’S BEACH $899K Amazing Westerly Views. Remodeled & Ready for Fun! Sand/Pebble beach. Slab Granite, Tile, New Fixtures, Trim, Doors, Appliances & Cabinets. Covered Deck, Bulkhead, ample Parking, Sheds, Community Sport Court, Boat Launch & Play Area. Home! www.pnwwhomes.com/508332 CAMANO WATERFRONT AT ITS BEST! $849k Incredible Home on a Sandy Pebble Beach, just over 1 Hr Drive to Seattle!

Slab Granite, 2 Fireplaces, Bonus Rooms & View Decks overlook Puget Sound. Spacious Bedrooms, Bunkbeds, 4 baths + Wet Bar. Boat Launch, Walk-Out Beach. www.pnwwhomes.com/520521

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NEW CAMANO ISLAND HOME! $799K On 1.7+ Acre, Room for Shop! Main Floor Living, Master Suite, No-Step Entry, & Covered Deck. 3 Large Bedrooms, Loft Space, big Vaulted Bonus Room. Port Susan & Cascade Mountains View. Landscaped, Room for Gardens, Shop, RV/Boat Parking, possible Guest Cottage & Trail to Beach.

Nearby Boat Launch, Minutes to I-5. www.pnwwhomes.com/506429

INCREDIBLE BIG HOME! $595K Overlooking Stanwood, Farmlands, & Sunsets on the Bay, Just 2 Minutes to town!

Immaculate Builder’s-Own 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home & Shop on 1/2 Acre. Hardwoods, Slab Counters, Stylish Concrete Entry, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Stone Fireplace.

Master, 5 Pc Spa-Bath. Decks, Room for RV & Boat. Orchard, Shed & Fencing. NO CCR’s! www.pnwwhomes.com/506322

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BEACH, 1/3 ACRE, BIG HOME! $409k Gorgeous Big Home on Private Lot in Country Club Beach Community, Just Listed and Ready to Move In! MAIN FLOOR LIVING! Newer Paint, Roof, Floors and Fixtures. Big Bedrooms and Extra Office/Den plus Loft WorkSpace. Loads of Parking, Room for Boat, RV, Guests. BEACHES, Privacy, Room to Grow! www.pnwwhomes.com/502606

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The Real Estate Winds are Shifting

By Scott Friedl, Keller Williams Real Estate; Jamie Yantis, Windermere Skagit Valley; Megan O’Bryan, Windermere Skagit Valley; Dean Hayes, Bay Equity Home Loans

For the last several years, homeowners across the country as well as right here in Skagit and Island Counties have enjoyed double-digit appreciation in home values. The gains of the last few years have now exceeded the losses incurred as a result of the 2009-2011 housing crash. Many have questioned whether these gains are sustainable – others fear we may be about to experience another housing bubble.

In large metropolitan areas across the nation, home price increases are starting to cool off. Even in the red-hot Seattle market, a 48% increase in the number of listings is causing home prices to slow from its rapid incline.

Seattle was recently dethroned as the hottest housing market in the country, after topping the list for the last two years.

What happens in Seattle is usually felt in Skagit County about six months later, notes Megan O’Bryan of Windermere Skagit Valley. Island County is not far behind. There has not yet been a surge of new listings here as Seattle and other markets have seen. In fact, new listings in Skagit County continue to dwindle and are 23% behind last year’s pace, contributing to a shortage of available homes to buy and rising home prices. Island county listings are 22% behind. Over the last 12 months, home prices in Skagit County have gone up 13% and Island County home prices have increased 15%, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

Still, change is coming, and as O’Bryan says, “I feel the winds have shifted, and now we need to adjust our sails.”

To be ahead of the market, sellers need to adjust their expectations when listing a home for sale. “Sellers need to be realistic. Before, it was all in the seller’s favor – no inspections, no improvements, no concessions. Now sellers need to improve the home and be realistic about prices, improvements and negotiations. Sellers need to reset their expectations.”

Scott Friedl, broker with Keller Williams Real Estate adds, “From 6 months ago, there is definitely a pumping of the brakes. It’s a little different. My personal business is growing, but for the market overall – I feel a shift coming. The market is less crazy than it was just six months ago.”

THIS DOESN’T MEAN WE HAVE ANOTHER HOUSING BUBBLE ON THE HORIZON. What occurred at the end of the last decade was due to poor home lending guidelines. Many of the large investors were approving loans without doing proper due diligence, and too many people were allowed to purchase homes.

Today, tighter lending guidelines and a more thorough review of a home buyer’s ability to repay the loan has virtually eliminated the woes of the past. Distressed home sales – those due to bankruptcy, foreclosure or bank repossession – are down to just 3% of the overall market, much lower than the 35% level seen as recently as 2014.

Additionally, the economic conditions around the country remain strong with unemployment dipping below 4% for the first time in over a decade. “The home buying market is strong and will remain strong,” says Jamie Yantis, broker with Windermere Skagit. “If you look at the trajectory over time, home prices going up at 11% per year the last two years was simply a “catch up” bump to where home prices should have been had we never had the housing bubble. Now that we’ve caught up, we should continue to see home prices increase, but at a more normal 4% per year – pretty close to the 40-year average.”

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Meanwhile, buyers continue to have concerns over increasing home prices. “Fear of being in a multiple offer situation, and possibly over-paying, has cooled the normally hot summer market. Buyers are deciding to step back on their pursuit of a home purchase,” says Yantis. However, from a historical perspective, housing affordability is still better than it has been at any time in the past 30 years (other than from 2009 to 2015 when the housing market was shedding 30% of its inventory in the form of distressed sales). Yantis continues, “As sales slow, it will create buying opportunities. Buyers need to think about getting back into the market.”

MORTGAGE RATES REMAIN AT HISTORICALLY LOW LEVELS. “We’re still sitting on some of the best mortgage rates in history. Over the last 40 years, our mortgage rates have averaged 8%, so anything below that is great.” Dean Hayes, Senior Loan Officer with Bay Equity Home Loans.

The Federal Reserve has been helping the housing market by purchasing Mortgage Backed Securities and other treasury instruments, thus pushing interest rates down. Now that the Fed feels the economy is heading the right direction, it has been reversing its strategy by not purchasing any more securities. A lack of demand of those bonds has been causing interest rates to move up.

Buyers who have been putting off their search may want to get their pre-approval refreshed by their lender and contact their Realtor® to get their search parameters updated. And sellers who have been hoping for top dollar on their home will likely have to reset their expectations.

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525 E College Way, Suite J • Mount Vernon, WA 98273 • 360-416-4902 Mission Statement: North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® advocates for REALTORS® and their clients and promotes the protection of property rights.

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2930 Newmarket St., Suite 111 | Bellingham, WA 98226

REMODELED, MOVE-IN READY Craftsman 1 bedroom, 1 bath home with original charm, modern function and incredible shop with bonus room next to Barkley Village & Interurban Trail. Bright kitchen, large pantry, laundry space, hardwood floors & beautiful entry. Fenced yard, large lawn, deck, patio, fruit trees, shed & back alley entry. Ample parking. $325,000 MLS:1596332

MAJESTIC CRAFTSMAN HOME 3500 SF, 5 bedroom, 1/4 acre fenced corner lot, Mt. Baker, valley & bay views. Brazilian cherry floors, Electrolux appliances, quality cabinetry, granite, travertine, iron railing, wine room, A/C. Luxury master suite, fireplace. Fabulous pergola with gas fireplace. Grand media room, 3 car garage, wrap around covered porch. $655,900 MLS:1584982

SPACIOUS & MOVE-IN READY King Mountain neighborhood, near neighborhood park & everything else. Open floor plan, large kitchen, granite slab counters, newer fridge, dishwasher & instant hot water. Master suite has greenbelt views. Trex deck, fenced backyard. 1 year comprehensive home warranty included! $445,000 MLS:1596727

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Amazing property near Bellingham & Lynden with stunning Mt Baker views. Farmhouse is in need of renovation but still holds character. Fir floors, 5-panel doors, original hardware, molding & more.

Homestead originally a 40-acre dairy farm, with chicken coop & barn. Rhodies were planted prior to 1911. Value is in the land. $435,000 MLS:1594418

NORTH BELLINGHAM LUXURY 4,500 sq ft home with open concept floor plan, gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, theater room, bonus room, sauna, central air conditioning, on-demand hot water & 2nd master. Covered deck with outdoor kitchen, 4.3 acre lot, 3 car garage, security system and easy access to I-5 $860,000 MLS:1583127

PRIVACY AND SOLITUDE. Come home to Eaglemont with community trails and the great outdoors. Experience wilderness at your doorstep, yet less than 10 minutes from I5!

This custom-built home features main level living, hardwood floors, and an open-concept kitchen for entertaining. Home warranty included! $539,000 MLS:1584875

HARD TO FIND BEACH HOME! Beach home with 123’ of No Bank waterfront. Enjoy SW exposure, one of the largest lots on the beach & Unobstructed saltwater/Island views. Relax on any of 3 decks or firepit. Fantastic opportunity to enjoy all the sights, sounds & activities of Pacific NW Coastal living with a 3+ car garage, shop & RV/ boat parking. $638,000 MLS:1572218

71 FULLY SERVICED, READY TO BUILD LOTS! Incredible Birch Bay & the San Juan Islands views.

Near the Canadian border, Birch Bay State Park, and Semiahmoo Golf Course & Resort. Premiere portion of Horizons at Semiahmoo. The average lot size is 11, 822 sq ft. Roads, street lights, water, gas, and power are all in. $14,200,000 MLS:1591911

GORGEOUS & UPSCALE Southside 4 bed, 3.5 bath home has territorial views from the large deck. Open concept main floor. Quartz kitchen counters, laminate flooring & stainless appliances. Upstairs master bedroom & bath are large & spa like. Lower floor could be a mother-in-law suite with family room, kitchen, bedroom & full bath. $700,000 MLS:1580464

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Welcome to

Skagit Valley!

Eagle Festival, Concrete

Eagle Haven Winery, SW

Do More, See More!

Who knew you could get away without going far at all? Skagit Valley is centrally located between Seattle & Vancouver, British Columbia; and is rich in natural beauty and history. Enjoy wide open spaces, some of the most stunning views and that “small town” feel, but still within an easy drive to the bigger cities. From the North Cascades to the depths of the bays, this little slice of Washington is sure to appease your drive for adventure.

Padilla Bay Reserve, Bayview

Blau Oyster Farm, Samish island

Th is county offers up a veritable buffet of sights to see and activities to do all year long. The artist and photographer alike will enjoy endless sources of inspiration: numerous lakes, rivers, mountains, beaches and amazing wildlife. Sportsmen will fi nd many challenging ways to feed the need: climbing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, skydiving, scuba diving, racing and the list goes on.

To top it all off, enjoy fresh local foods & spirits, great local entertainment and fun shopping experiences found in all corners of this fabulous county. The tulips are always amazing, but there is so much more to see and do, in Skagit Valley!

Skagit Speedway

Drop by for a visit and see just why we call this valley “Home.”

Chances are, you won’t want to leave.

For more information about living, working & playing in Skagit Valley, contact a local REALTOR®.

La Conner Waterfront

Off road fun near Caskey Lake

Anacortes Bow - Edison Burlington Concrete Conway

Guemes Island La Conner Marblemount Mount Vernon Sedro Woolley

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MARTY KUTSCHBACH Cell: (360) 319-0695

martyk@johnlscott.com

MARTYK.JOHNLSCOTT.COM

COUNTRY LIVING! Located in the South Fork valley, in the idyllic community of Acme, WA. Solid, well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 2 adjoining lots for a total of .84 acres. All new septic system. Excellent storage throughout. Great solar potential with full southern exposure. This foothills home is near the local school, store, post office, church, the popular Acme Diner, and the best swimming holes in the Nooksack River. 30 Minutes to I-5! $365,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/512713 FANTASTIC LOT IN GLACIER SPRINGS! Here is your chance to build your custom ski or getaway cabin.

This lot is natural with mature evergreen trees throughout, which may be of value to help offset development costs? Water and electricity are available. Close to Mt Baker National Forest and all year round activities. Easy access to Bellingham, Canada & Seattle. $180/year community dues include award winning Glacier Springs water! Roads are county maintained. $65,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/583216 RARE MT BAKER VIEW LOT IN GLACIER SPRINGS. Very few lots in the Glacier area have this view of Mt Baker. Close to Mt Baker National Forest and year around outdoor activities.

Close to Mt Baker Ski area and minutes to hiking trails. Enjoy the stunning views while listening to the sounds of Canyon Creek.

Glacier Springs annual dues of $200 includes award winning water! $80,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/583081

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Ryan Kent Smith 2930 Newmarket St., Suite 111 Bellingham, WA 98226

Managing Broker, GRI, CIPS 360.865.1798 | TheNorthwest@gmail.com RyanKentSmith.com

Innovation in Marketing | Integrity in Service

Have Ryan’s Team create a successful marketing plan for your home or property.

Sell for peak value in the current market!

EVERYONE IN BELLINGHAM DRIVES BY THIS PIVOTAL LOCATION! Zoned Commercial, Retail, Mixed Use, Residential. Next to Bellingham Public Schools District Office & Restaurants; near City Hall, City Library, Whatcom County Courthouse. All the charm of yesteryear, a boutique style, with all the future promise of a neighborhood that’s already gleaming with new. Generous options for development here. Rare opportunity: a trio of classic buildings, corner property, convenient parking. Long-term tenants. $648,888 MLS: 1598014 Investment plus! www.pnwwhomes.com/500564 EXTRAORDINARY TURN-KEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY French Creek Manor, a dynamic hub for catered events, Murder Mystery Nights, weddings, celebrations, dancing, dramas & community activities. Renovated place boasts a kitchen that can satisfy 200 people. 4 Bathrooms! Stunning decor! Lush landscape, romantic scenery, huge decks & quality tents. Liquor license. Stage, entertainment system, tables, chairs, catering equipment. $1,200,000 MLS:1512691 www.pnwwhomes.com/535124

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

5599 Sanderling Wy, Semiahmoo $730,000

2602 Lochcarron Drive, Ferndale $450,000

8575 Semiahmoo Drive, Blaine $400,000

SOLD! 2210-122nd Street NW, Gig Harbor $1,229,000

2813 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Custer SALE PENDING!

SOLD!

SOLD!

514 S. 39th Place, Mount Vernon $688,000

18732 Sulfer Springs Rd, Big Lake $470,000

SOLD!

SOLD!

162 Rosemary Way, Lynden $512,500

4125 14th Ave S, Seattle $615,000

SOLD! 6750 Shelter Lane, Ferndale $761,000

SOLD! 2700 Elm Street, Bellingham $436,000

SOLD! 34881 Hansville Rd NE, Kingston $760,000

Call Ryan to succeed in selling your home in record time!

Successfully Selling 5 Star Properties in Western Washington Residential Luxury, Land, Commercial & Investment

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LaWashing�on Conner, The town of La Conner is seemingly untouched by the passage of time. Come enjoy the striking variety of art, ambiance, fabulous shopping & dining, and soak in the stunning views. It’s a great place to “getaway” and an even better place to live! And it’s the home of the Daffodil Festival!

Located half way between Seattle and the Canadian border. Take exit 221 if traveling north on I-5 or exit 230 if traveling south on I-5, head west to the Historical Waterfront town of La Conner.

For more information about living in La Conner, contact a local REALTOR®.

Visitor Information Center 511 Morris Street, La Conner, WA 98257 360-466-4778 • www.lovelaconner.com

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FAIRHAVEN REALTY a branch of Lakeway Realty, inc.

360-676-8990 homes@fairhavenrealty.com www.FAIRHAVENREALTY.com 1100 11th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

BE YOUR OWN BOSS IN HISTORIC FAIRHAVEN! Located down by the Salish Sea at the Fairhaven Station transportation terminal. The hub for Amtrack Trains, Greyhound Bus and the Alaska Ferry. This is a great tourist destination, with Marine View Park, off leash dog park and waterfront activities like Kayak rentals and more! This is a local favorite hangout where you can stop in for a minute, or stay a while. Great lease renewal options for years to come with very low rent. $150,000 Jane Agard (360-961-5568) www.pnwwhomes.com/504391

GORGEOUS LAKE VIEW HOME IN SILVER BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD! New siding, paint and roof. 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 2140 sq.ft. with 272 sq. ft. unfinished basement that could be used for lots of storage or a shop. Large detached garage with great storage. Minutes to shops, restaurants, schools, parks & trails. Nice manicured landscaping with raised gardens.

Must see! $639,900 Tate White (360-303-5680) David Moody (360-739-1735) www.pnwwhomes.com/539392

LOVELY MOUNT BAKER VIEW 6.7 acres with five acres of berries in full production. Income producing fruit stand all within 10 minutes from the Canadian border and 4 minutes to Lynden. Includes berry picking machine, tractor, sprayer and implements included. Lovely Mount Baker view.

Home is sunny & bright with an open floor plan. $699,000

Jagjit Sandhu (360-421-8828) www.pnwwhomes.com/500447

YOUR SEARCH FOR THE POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW IS OVER! Gorgeous Lakefront property on Lake Leprechaun with approximately 70’ of lake frontage just waiting for you! Half acre, flat lot with already installed 3 bedroom septic, water and power, with a RV hookup, storage shed, a fire pit all on the property. Lake Limerick amenities: golf, boat launch, clubhouse & more! Build your dream home or enjoy the peaceful get away. $129,900 Tate White (360-303-5680) David Moody (360-739-1735) www.pnwwhomes.com/516396

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Lynda Hinton CRS, GRI, Managing Broker

360.303.1023

lynda@lyndahinton.com www.lyndahinton.com

515 W. BAKERVIEW RD BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

MULTI FAMILY WITH NO SETBACKS OR COMMERCIAL! Just shy of one acre zoned Multi Family in the Samish Way Urban Village zone. This area does not require retail, minimal height & setback restrictions. AVT Study states that this property will accommodate 100 units or more & required parking. Ideally located, within walking distance to WWU, shopping & restaurants. Land is level, an easy build at the end of the road. Please do not disturb the Tenant in the existing residence. $3,700,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/502104

GREAT RAMBLER IN MALLOY VILLAGE Just $110/mo covers all ext maintenance (clubhouse, annual roof cleaning, ext paint, yard watering, weeding & mowing). Not a condo, nor age restricted.

Large corner lot. Open floor plan, light & bright, walk-in pantry, too! $365,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/503095

WONDERFUL COMMUNITY! Open floor plan, spacious main floor great room with a gas fireplace. Kitchen opens to dining, living room & covered deck.

Lower level family room & 3 bedrooms. $110 HOA covers ext maintenance, parks & clubhouse. Mt Baker views! $389,900 www.pnwwhomes.com/559275

YOUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! Live among the eagles on a quiet road.

Unfinished shop, permit to make a tiny house. Lummi Water share, 3 bedroom septic permit. Bay views, a 2 story home would have great views! Very affordable! $89,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/500999

GORGEOUS DOUBLE LOT Privately situated on a lovely dead end street, surrounded by towering trees, established homes & some new construction. Services in the street. All you need is your permit! Lake Whatcom views, ready for your dream home! $20,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/620264

UPDATED GROUND FLOOR CONDO Move-in ready zero clearance ground floor 2 bed, 1 bath condo in a 55+ community near medical & shopping.

Great floor plan, Hunter Douglas blinds, hard-surface flooring. Large covered deck, detached 1 car garage. $295,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/559277

SUNNY & BRIGHT! Ground level 1 bed, 1 bath condo updated with lively colors. New wood cabinets, tile floors, counters, back splash, updated appliances & built-ins. Walk-in storage closet now an office space with built-ins.

2 pantries in the kitchen! $263,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/501444

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Debbie Barger Smith

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BEAUTIFUL 4.2 ACRES WITH 2 MANUFACTURED HOMES TERRIFIC LOCATION, BIRDWATCHER’S DELIGHT! Lovely triple wide manufactured home, 720 asf of Detached Garage PLUS 280 asf carport, covered deck and expansive decks to enjoy the beauty! The main home has 1968 asf, 3 bedrooms including a 5 piece master suite, living and dining rooms plus family rooms. Additional “caretaker’s” cottage, permitted by County, has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1066 asf PLUS covered deck, deck and carport. Buyers will need to get permits to continue “temporary” dwelling status! MLS:1588594 $449,950 www.pnwwhomes.com/515085 STUNNING 4 BEDROOM HOME WITH SHOP ON 4.83 ACRES! !

E L G SA DIN PARKED OUT GROUNDS, OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA! N This home has that lodge “feel” and open floor plan, chef’s kitchen PE with lots of counter space, large island, cherry cabinets & crown molding, stainless steel appliances, & large pantry. Step into the dining room and stunning great room with pine vaulted ceilings, and French doors into the office.4 spacious bedrooms include lovely master suite-upstairs sitting area.1152 asf garage,1800 asf detached shop with space for GAMEDAY Parties! MLS:1585915 $749,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/504222 LE G! SA DIN N PE

LE G! SA DIN N PE

STUNNING 3 BED, 2.5 BATH HOME THIS HOME IS PENDING! This sparkling home boasts beauty inside & out! Perfect cul-de-sac location, beautiful yard, lots of parking, large deck & patio, and close to schools. Light & large living room, fireplace, updated trim package, updated kitchen, granite counters, tile backsplash, cabinetry & lighting. 2 Ductless heat pumps. MLS:1591892 $424,950 www.pnwwhomes.com/515038

COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND THIS IS PENDING! Ready to build! This is the fastest growing area in Snohomish County. Owners have put in $150,000 to prepare this land! This is 1 block from Smokey Point Boulevard.

The land is level and usable, with 5 minute access to Interstate 5. Highway Commercial zoning for lots of possibilities. $460,000 MLS:1533745 www.pnwwhomes.com/658004

LE G! SA DIN N PE

BEAUTIFUL MOVE IN READY 4 BED THIS HOME IS PENDING! Great location, NEAR SCHOOLS! Lots of upgrades: new carpet, laminate floors in kitchen & dining, granite counters & builtin bookcase in the living room! 3 bedrooms upstairs. 4th bedroom, 3/4 bath, utility & family room with fireplace downstairs.

Apple tree, berries, garden, patio & green area behind. MLS:1587452 $374,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/517741

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RIVERFRONT ONE OF LA CONNER’S BEST KEPT SECRETS! A rare opportunity to live in this sought-after, private rural location on Pleasant Ridge on the Skagit River.

Spectacular 7.8-acre high-bank waterfront property with custom home designed around views overlooking Puget Sound, Fir Island farmlands & Olympic Range. Just over an hour to Seattle or Vancouver, B.C. Enjoy an abundance of wildlife including the migrations of snow geese & resident bald eagles. $1,500,000 MLS:1598618 RICH MATHESON • 360-466-8875 • RICHARDMATHESON@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/523479

GUEMES ISLAND THE BEST VIEW & BEST BEACH IN THE ISLANDS Guemes Island luxury home on coveted, sandy North Beach has 180° views of Lummi, Vendovi & Jack Islands, BC Coastal Range & Mt Baker. Great room: rock wall fireplace, dining & chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry. High end cherry floors, custom cabinets, windows, designer lights & quartz counters. 2-car garage, shop & huge view room above. Owned tidelands teem with clams & crab; great sailing & kayaking. $1,185,000 MLS:1491094 KAREN EVERETT • 360-202-7373 • KARENEVERETT@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/612361

GUEMES ISLAND GET A TOEHOLD ON GUEMES ISLAND! 1967-era small cabin on a corner lot next to acres of woodland preserve. Main floor sleeping area & sleeping loft accessed by a handcrafted spiral staircase. Large south-facing wrap-around deck to soak up the sun. Two quaint outbuildings. Near two great beaches & boat launch, plus you’re close to the Guemes Mtn. trailhead.

Hike, bike, launch your boat and go fish & crab. Six minute ferry ride from A-Town. $190,000 MLS:1598006 KAREN EVERETT • 360-202-7373 • KARENEVERETT@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/523430 Printed in the USA