Pacific NW Homes - Skagit, Island & Snohomish, Issue 7-20

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Sarah Merickel

Cell: 503-495-4833 Email: smerickel789@gmail.com

526 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

GREAT WARM BEACH LOCATION AND 7 LAKES Beautiful private custom quality rambler on 5± acres, flat & dry park like setting.

2 tax parcel #’s. Ample space for tiny homes or RV spaces. Trails through fir & cedar trees, Timber appraisal of $78,000. Attached spacious 2 car garage, ideal office or Mother-in-Law Apt. Detached SHOP, Lots of windows, benches, shelving & more.

28’x32’ shop, doors 9’, 220 & 110. Lots of open space. Covered RV/Boat parking.

Family room, massive brickwork & wood stove. Master suite views, opens to backyard & patio, Large cabinetry in kitchen & pantry, breakfast bar, security system. Flexible floor plan! Excellent Schools. On transit & school bus lines. No CCR’s or HOA, Great for work from home. Near beach, lakes & Stillaguamish river access. $629,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/644228

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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

$588,500

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$489,900

600 SF SHOP & RV PARKING

LAKE TYEE Newer park model with roomy bedroom, loft & covered porch. For $162/mo, any 210 days/year, this is a perfect get-away.

Enjoy Lake Tyee amenities: pools, hot tubs, lake, tennis, basketball, mini-golf & much more. MLS:1627851 Call Sherry Ruderman at 360-540-1552 www.pnwwhomes.com/507769

DRAMATIC FEATURES Beautiful one story home, 2 story entry, large kitchen, ample space & storage. Living room, gas fireplace, fenced private yard & greenbelt. Master bath: 2 sinks, soaking tub, tiled shower. 2nd master suite, den/office. 2 car garage & shop.

MLS:1587661 Danya Wolf 360-708-82946 www.pnwwhomes.com/517621

MILL CREEK Lovingly maintained 3 bedroom rambler on quiet cul-de-sac. Tranquil, private, fenced backyard, enjoy Mays Pond pool & clubhouse! Spacious kitchen, SS appliances, large patio & 2 car garage. Near stores, restaurants, parks & gym. Easy access to I-5.

MLS:1623331 Celia Miller 800-697-4118 www.pnwwhomes.com/572182

$950,000

$49,900 GLENHAVEN! Build your dream home on these 2 lots near Glenhaven amenities: pool, clubhouse, sports courts, outdoor exercise area, playground, trails, trout stocked lake, 2 boat launches & more. Easy commute to Mount Vernon & Bellingham. MLS:1628528 Carla Fischer 360-982-0010 www.pnwwhomes.com/579373

VERY PRIVATE 1.5 ACRES 2278 SF home, office, main level master, 2nd master up.

Granite kitchen tops, handcrafted cabinets.

Detached 702 SF, 1 bed, 1 bath home, 2 car garage. 1080 SF shop with car lift, pond & waterfall. MLS:1494916 Danya Wolf 360708-8294 | Elva Hunter 360-202-3086 www.pnwwhomes.com/663122

$175,000

$589,000

BEAUTIFUL 55+ gated community. Little Mountain Estates amenities: club house with library, pool table, card table, gazebo, bbq/picnic area, shuffle board, horse shoes.

Immaculate 3 bed 2 full bath double wide, easy landscaping & sun room. MLS:1623434 Sherry Ruderman 360-540-1552 www.pnwwhomes.com/570884 Carla Fischer Suzanne Jenkins Brett Tacker

$600,000

PARKING FOR 7 VEHICLES

360-982-0010 360-941-2983 360-840-7931

$425,000

10 ACRES! Beautifully wooded, park-like development property. Existing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rental home on 1 acre. Ideal future higher-end homes or Planned Unit Development. Water, gas, power, high speed internet, garbage pick-up & city sewer.

MLS:1569455 Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 www.pnwwhomes.com/506285

JoAnn Boudreau Elva Hunter John Hunter

360-391-0746 360-202-3086 360-202-3854

COMMERCIAL FOR SALE OR LEASE Great visibility, plenty of parking, former auto sales, small building in back. Offices on main level with basement access from both inside and outside. 2nd story offers 2 additional rooms, one with a sink. MLS:1560401 Call Danya Wolf at 360-708-8294 www.pnwwhomes.com/581409

Celia Miller Russ Lanker Yolanda Sakuma

6.98 ACRES! Zoned Rural Intermediate.

Level acreage, great road access on Memorial Highway & Avon Allen Road. Stop light & curbs at the intersection. Special Use Permit potential. The Animal Hospital and an espresso stand is across the road.

MLS:1572330 Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 www.pnwwhomes.com/509951

360-391-6065 360-708-1117 360-421-0435

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Sherry Ruderman Phil LaMay

360 540-1552 360-840-3086

Gina Davis

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Gina Davis

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360-708-7794

www.GinaDavis.net • GinaDavis@Windermere.com

ANACORTES PROPERTIES

VIEWS AND IN LAW SUITE Views, easy access to beaches, ferry, parks & town. Great living areas & a full in-law suite. Home brings you main level living with office, tall ceilings, wood floors, fireplace, built-ins, kitchen includes eating bar, granite counters, dbl ovens & gas range. Deck access from dining area and a cozy but elegant feel. Downstairs includes 3 bedrooms, wine cellar, family room, bath & a separate in-law suite with full kitchen, bath & bedroom. Quaint outside areas & dbl garage. 5213 Maritime Ct, Anacortes $929,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/518600

CRISP, CLEAN, CHARMING Mount Vernon Hill. Solar panels, new insulation, mini splits & fenced yard. Main level open living, dining & kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances & eating bar.

Original hardwood floors, French doors to deck. 226 N 5th St, Mount Vernon $425,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/627246

SALE PENDING! CHARMING CAPE COD Sunsets, ferries & San Juan Islands views from expansive deck. New island kitchen, granite counters.

Custom built-ins, hardwood floors, & master suite, deck access.

Upstairs 2 bedrooms, bonus room, & full bath. 2 garages; shop space, plus additional room. $799,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/517022

NEW CONSTRUCTION! 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 plus family room. Expansive deck, patio.

3804 Oakes View Lane, Anacortes $764,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/516520

SALE PENDING! CORNER LOT LOCALE Near forestland trails, town, schools & Naval Base access.

Upstairs living room, kitchen, eating space & deck, 3 bedrooms & 1 3/4 baths. Lower level family room, gas fp, 3/4 bath, utility room & office. Garage with shop space.

RV/boat pad too! $469,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/519842

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SALE PENDING! 125’ OF LAKE FRONT Open living, sky high ceilings & chefs kitchen. Master suite, 2 decks, walk-in shower & closet.

Covered wood fireplace patio/ deck, tree swing next to the lake.

Downstairs 2nd master suite, 2nd kitchen, family room, rec room, bed & full bath! $1,349,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/539151

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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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Windermere Real Estate Whidbey Island

(360) 675-5953 Oak Harbor (360) 678-5858 Coupeville 32785 SR 20, Suite 4, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

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WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE? VIEW rambler with ideal floor plan on park-like acreage. Master on one end, guest rooms on the other. Spacious kitchen, family room, walk-in pantry & laundry room. Light-filled living room with pond & mill house views.

Propane fireplace, library/nook. Garage converted to 1bed, caretaker’s apt. 5 acres, paved drive & shed. $669,000 MLS:1613478 Marilyn Clay 360-914-7418 www.pnwwhomes.com/643830

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YOUR SEARCH IS OVER! Well maintained home in the heart of Coupeville, near shops, restaurants & amenities. Situated on a double lot, it is the perfect place to relax & entertain among flowers & greenery. Vaulted ceilings, kitchen with eating space, formal dining, 2 living rooms & cozy gas fireplace. Cherry on top? A view of Penn Cove! $479,000 MLS:1532896 Simona Groves 405-694-3810 www.pnwwhomes.com/676860

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YOUR OWN ISLAND SANCTUARY Spectacular Waterfront Estate over Holmes Harbor with amazing view! 260’ hi-bank waterfront, tideland rights.

Private steps to the beach! Open living, huge windows, 3 large bedrooms, den, office & 2 baths. Stunning cathedral ceilings. New hardwood floors. 7.5 peaceful park like acres, open space & fenced garden. $1,295,000 MLS:1618095 Marissa Evans 360-969-9182 www.pnwwhomes.com/643818

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

www.nspar.realtor

Every market is different, Call a REALTOR® Today!

Ask if your agent is a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®

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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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www.nexthomepreviewproperties.com

360.848.8900

info@nexthomepreviewproperties.com Each office is independently owned and operated

1615 Buck Way Suite A • Mt. Vernon, WA 98273

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SHELTER BAY LOT Great building lot for your new home, community amenities; swimming pools, tennis courts, 9 hole golf courses, marina & boat launch. Gated community. #1358298 Jim DeGroot 360.770.1516 www.pnwwhomes.com/585465 $1 ,4

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NEW RAMBLER IN BURLINGTON Spacious 1,812 sf, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home. Crazy big side yard perfect for boat, trailer, etc. Across street from k-8 elementary, near parks & shopping.

MLS:1547452 Dave Prutzman 425.308.9397 www.pnwwhomes.com/516778 $4

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4 BEDROOM PLEASANT RIDGE HOME Panoramic views of lower Skagit Valley & Mt Baker. 2 story home 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.

MLS:1596569 Justin McIntyre 360.259.1785 www.pnwwhomes.com/520891

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NEW PRICE! MANY POSSIBILITIES! Unique commercial 2 story 6,504 sf building in South Mount Vernon, close to I-5 & downtown! Multiple offices on each floor, parking for 10 cars.

MLS:1570788 Julie Cooper 360.391.0992 www.pnwwhomes.com/551537

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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

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Lynda Hinton CRS, GRI, Managing Broker 360.303.1023 | lynda@lyndahinton.com www.lyndahinton.com STELLAR 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOME & SHOP ON THE CHEWUCH RIVER IN WINTHROP! Situated about 25’ from the river’s edge...you can almost fish off the deck! The original house burned down a few years ago, this was built in the same location. There’s a dam in front, and access easement through the adjacent PUD owned land. All metal exterior, gorgeous interior with wood beams, tile floors, vaulted ceilings, cedar doors & trim. Sold with all the furnishings...including the truck, snowmobiles & 4-wheeler! $1,200,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/508196

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206-229-9678 Bring your wood to us, or we’ll come to you!

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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.

Discover Camano Island!

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818 North Sunrise Blvd Camano Island, WA 98282

360.631.1484

VIEWS!

GORGEOUS NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME $1.379M Perched at top of Madrona Beach on 5 acres. Jennair stainless appliances, under counter microwave & wine fridge. Butcher block island & apron sink in open kitchen. Living room, soaring open beam, shiplap accent, stone fireplace. Master suite on main, soaking tub, rain shower & marble heated floor. 3 bedrooms down, 11’ ceilings, wet bar, bonus room & 2nd laundry. www.pnwwhomes.com/507710

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STUNNING NEW CAVALERO HILLS! $679k Views, Beach, & Luxurious Finishes!

Custom architecturally-designed, vaulted ceilings, wall-of-windows, LED lighting, & great-room concept. Large slab quartz tops, wide-plank hardwoods & stack-stone fireplace. Main floor master suite, spa-bath.

Large bedrooms, big bonus room, possible theater or game room below. Just Finished! www.pnwwhomes.com/506550

BEACH!

LARGE PRIVATE BEACH HOME $750k PRIVATE Large Home on Shy Acre, with Private Beach Rights just below. First Time on Market, LOADED! Single-Level Living, Huge Master, Bright Kitchen, Bonus rooms UP & DOWN, PLUS full apartment with kitchen & 2nd laundry. Covered deck with water views, Energy efficient geothermal heating & cooling. WOW! www.pnwwhomes.com/503243

WATERFRONT!

GORGEOUS WATERFRONT HOME $850K Remodeled & Ready for Fun! Amazing Westerly Views. Anchor your boat off the Sand/Pebble beach, or Paddleboard over to Kayak County Park. Slab Granite, Tile, New Fixtures, Trim, Doors, Appliances & Cabinets. Covered Deck, Bulkhead, Plenty of Parking, Sheds, Community Sport Court, Boat Launch & Play Area. www.pnwwhomes.com/508332

GORGEOUS NEW CAMANO ISLAND HOME $749K On 1.7+ Acre, Room for Shop!

Main-Floor Living, Master Suite, No-Step Entry, & Covered Deck. 3 Large Bedrooms, Loft Space, PLUS Vaulted Bonus Room.

Views across Port Susan & Cascade Mtns.

Landscaped & Room for Gardens, Shop, RV/ Boat Parking, even possible Guest Cottage & Trail to Beach. Nearby Boat Launch. www.pnwwhomes.com/506429

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CAVALERO BEACH AND NEW! $585k! Gorgeous New Construction in Cavalero Hills, Just Completed & Ready to Move In! OPEN 3 Bedroom + Office, Luxurious Master all on One Level. Gourmet Kitchen, Quartz, Soft-Close Cabinets.

Beautiful Hardwoods in Main Room, Soaring Ceilings, Oversized Stone Fireplace & Partial Views. Covered Outdoor Living. www.pnwwhomes.com/504649

SALE PENDING!

WATERFRONT BLUFF HOME 1.4 ACRES $835k Puget Sound, Cascades & Sunrise Views! Built in 2018 & loaded: High ceilings, giant kitchen, slab quartz counters & ss appliances. Exposed beams, stone fireplace, hardwoods & tile. Master suite has spalike bath, deluxe walk-in closet. Upper guest bedrooms, loft space & bonus room/ theater. Heat pump A/C & radiant floors. www.pnwwhomes.com/506740

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JAN MATHER

YOUR CAMANO ISLAND EXPERT

360-507-4133

Excellent Service, Extensive Knowledge Especially fun to work with

Managing Broker

Windermere Real Estate/CIR

LOWEST INVENTORY IN YEARS! CALL TODAY!

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FABULOUS LOCATION 2.5 acres. Immaculate home, spacious floor plan, fireplace, French doors, bonus room above garage. Lower level is the same floor plan as main floor with separate driveway. Radiant floor heat, fireplace, central vac, master suite with a soaking tub.

Huge deck, gazebo with kitchen, 2 garages & fire pit. North end location, close to I-5. www.pnwwhomes.com/505827

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LISTINGS NEEDED! CALL YOUR CAMANO ISLAND EXPERT TODAY! Lowest INVENTORY in years!

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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.”

North Puget Sound Association of Realtors®

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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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.

North Puget Sound Association of Realtors®

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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IN THE HEART OF FAIRHAVEN Bellingham Bay & San Juan Islands views. Renovated 2 bedroom condo, large master, ensuite bath & oversize walk-in closet. 2nd bed has private bath, half bath for guests. Vaulted ceilings, natural stone floors, fir cabinets & granite counters. 2 secure covered parking spaces, elevator & rooftop terrace. $650,000 MLS:1613779 (360) 671-9640

LIVE NEAR THE BEACH! Super clean 1 bedroom park model with covered deck on double 365 day lot. Turn-key! Appliances & washer/dryer stay! Big shed, courtyard area, off-street parking. Quiet part of Latitude 49, gated community. Enjoy amenities: clubhouse, pool, hot tub, tennis courts, exercise room, near the beach at Birch Bay. $175,000 MLS:1600858 (360) 671-9640

LIVE LIGHT & BRIGHT Beautiful 1891 SF, 55+ condo. Vaulted living, dining & entry, gas fireplace & large windows. 2 master suites, ensuite baths & walk-in closets, one on the main level. Spacious office loft or sleeping space. Lots of storage, pantry, under stair closet & 1 car garage with work space. Community Clubhouse. $379,900 MLS:1579657 (360) 671-9640

CHARMING, CLASSIC Well cared for home on a great Bellingham lot.

Central location. Lots of upgrades: a newer roof, furnace, flooring, carpet, paint & more. Sellers had about 20k worth of attic & crawl space insulation recently installed. Don’t forget the fruit trees, the garden space & patio! Shop attached to the garage! $475,000 MLS:1597078 (360) 671-9640

CERTIFIED GREEN-BUILT HOME Cape Cod style home in South Edgemoor off scenic Chuckanut Drive, near Historic Fairhaven, trails & community beach. Spacious rooms, manicured gardens, high-end amenities & master on the main. Huge lower floor unfinished area for office, media or playroom. All lighting & hardware upgraded. $1,450,000 MLS:1626830 (360) 671-9640

LUXURY LIVING IN EDGEMOOR 4 beds, 2 3/4 baths, 3, 241 sf home on private shy 1/3 acre. Chef’s kitchen, granite counters, Viking appliances, wine cooler & walk-in pantry. Radiant floor heat, 2 living & dining rooms, office. Spa-like master bath, walk-in closet. Covered front porch, aggregate & flagstone patio, fenced landscape. $1,100,000 MLS:1563469 (360) 671-9640

RARE LOT! One of the last lots in the city of this size with the flexibility to do commercial, multifamily, high-rise, etc without restrictions on multi-family density.

Seller will share preliminary plans with qualified buyers. Check with the City, may come up with better uses. Flexible zoning, rapidly growing area. $1,600,000 MLS:1623426 (360) 671-9640

ALL ON ONE LEVEL! Prime location in Summersun Estates, less than 10 min from I-5, shopping, restaurants & downtown Mt Vernon. Ample space (2 walk-in closets!), heat pump. Practically new home, stainless appliances, quartz counters, engineered hardwood, fenced yard, 2 covered patios, community trail access! $439,000 MLS:1627100 (360) 671-9640

INVESTOR ALERT! Hilltop 1/4 acre corner lot on bus line near Lake Padden, Whatcom Falls Park, interurban trails, Fairhaven District, Civic Athletic Complex & WWU, Sehome, Kulshan & Wade King Schools. Flat lot lightly treed, privacy from the road. City water & sewer at street, but City cannot serve this lot yet.

Buy & Hold. $115,000 MLS:1464145 (360) 671-9640

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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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PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ALL! Don’t miss out on this one! This home sits on .55 acres plenty of room for gardens, animals, your toys, or? Very quiet neighborhood. Great open feeling level backyard with plenty of southern sun exposure. Enjoy sunny mornings on the upstairs balcony. The main floor offers an open living area and good sized kitchen with exposed beam accents. Great home for entertaining inside and out. Newer water heater and deck(s). Easy access to 1-5 and downtown Bellingham. $535,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/618347

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LOCATION! Excellent condition 2 story duplex style condominium close to Barkley Village. Three bedrooms (including private master suite), 2.25 bathrooms, granite counters, attached 2 car garage, and a good sized fenced backyard. Lots of storage throughout. All appliances included, brand new washer and dryer. This condo lives more like a home.

Easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and close to the Bellingham trails - a very convenient location. Don’t miss out on this one! $355,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/509801

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Ryan Kent Smith Managing Broker, GRI, CIPS 360.865.1798 | TheNorthwest@gmail.com www.BlaineWaterfront.com

2930 Newmarket St., Suite 111 Bellingham, WA 98226

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PEACEFULNESS MERE MINUTES FROM BELLINGHAM Convenient junction between 3 towns! At the end of a paved drive through an elegant community, leads to a shy 15 acres of perfect calm. Paint your own lifestyle on this canvas: ATVs, dirt bikes, landscaping with no end, like fragrant alfalfa, cornfields, billowing lavender?

Whether equestrian or snowbird life plans, very private setting. Artist’s eagle nest. $750,000 MLS:1597843 www.pnwwhomes.com/515719

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

$459,900

EXTRAORDINARY TURN-KEY BUSINESS French Creek Manor, a hub for catered events, weddings, celebrations, dancing & community activities. Renovated place boasts a kitchen that can satisfy 200 people. 4 Bathrooms! Stunning décor! Lush landscape, romantic scenery, huge decks & quality tents. Liquor license. Stage, entertainment system, tables, chairs, catering equipment. Photogenic creekside acreage, extensive parking on this Snohomish land. $1,200,000 MLS:1512691 www.pnwwhomes.com/535124

EXCEPTIONAL COUNTRY LOCATION Home on Acreage, ADU, incredible outbuildings/ storage! Tons of workshop/garage space. Room to roam. No HOAs/no CC&Rs! Treed property.

Sunlit central garden. Park your trucks. Near Peace Arch border, Birch Bay Square & Lynden, quick jaunt to Bellingham: the perfect balance.

Gargantuan warehouse, studio + upper loft.

Main home needs work, yet offers much promise to add value! Next to Jensen Forest Park.

With new roof, only $459,900 MLS:1548804 www.pnwwhomes.com/502031

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2602 Lochcarron Drive, Ferndale $450,000

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

SOLD! 6750 Shelter Lane, Ferndale $761,000

SOLD! SOLD!

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18732 Sulfer Springs Rd, Big Lake $470,000

8575 Semiahmoo Drive, Blaine $400,000

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READY-TO-BUILD LOT This is on a very quiet section of 38th St up Cowgill from Samish Way and just down hill from Samish Highlands. Water and Power are at the street, and septic tests have been done.

The lot faces West toward Bellingham Bay and the afternoon sun, and evening sunsets.

It’s ready for your home design and for you to move into your new home! $165,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/547830

READY-TO-BUILD LOT The last available building lot in Hel-Lyn Park, just East of Britton Rd., on a quiet tree-lined street in the County, just outside City limits. All utilities available & the building site is defined.

Marketable trees could help pay for part of your new home. Most studies on the property are done: ready for your modular or stick-built home. No Age Restriction in CC&Rs! $128,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/601011

11.77 ACRE PARCEL Between Friday Creek Rd & Old 99. Open sunny lot. Ability to drill a well. Septic system needed or hook up to sewer line on the East side of Old 99. Parcel map & additional details available.

No CC&Rs. MFG/Modular or Conventional stickbuilt homes can be located on several potential building sites. Title is open at Guardian NorthWest Title & Escrow. $199,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/500500

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360.303.1023

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515 W. BAKERVIEW RD BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

MULTI FAMILY WITH NO SETBACKS OR COMMERCIAL! The breathtaking views are endless...across the Skagit flats toward the bay and the San Juan Islands with the Olympic Mountains and Mt Rainier in the background. Each of the 9 parcels is approximately one acre, giving privacy to each of the 9 homes in this development. The road is paved and the power and water are buried at the street. This is your opportunity to enjoy endless and ever-changing views just a few minutes from I-5, and near the trail system. $519,000 - $535,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/517084

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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

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

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IMAGINE LIVING IN A PARK Partial Lake Whatcom views! On a dead end street, abuts City owned land with trails in Silver Beach. The home has been updated throughout and has such a great floor plan! Additional finished space in the basement. The roof and hot water heater are brand new, and the home has been impeccably maintained. $600,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/641965

MUCH LOVED CRAFTSMAN HOME This modern home is better than new! Main floor living! The Owners have loved this home and it shows! Built-ins in the master suite & Murphy bed in the bonus room! Open floor plan, bedrooms are large. The main floor office can be a 4th bedroom and has been used as a nursery in the past. It is privately situated on a over 1/3 ac and a short walk to the lake and trails! $650,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/618349

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BEAUTIFUL FOBES HILL HOME 3 BEDROOM + OFFICE This remarkable home provides for extended family living! You’ll love the open floor plan, maple hardwoods, living room with new carpet, propane fireplace, spacious dining room & soaring windows! Wide open kitchen, maple cabinetry, pantry & SS appliances. A few steps up to the master suite, attached bath & walk-in closet! Teen suite or MIL with kitchen, family room, full bath & 2 bedrooms! 1841 asf garage! Private oasis yard. MLS:1628607 $659,950 www.pnwwhomes.com/523868

CLASSIC HOME ON .43 ACRE OF STUNNING GROUNDS Vintage farmhouse treasure .43 ACRE gives you that fairytale feeling, with play & garden areas throughout, beautiful laurel hedge for privacy, 2 double gates, rhodies, trees that are over 100 years old (Monkey Tree, 13 Red Cedar, Doug Fir) & Firepit reminiscent of mountain camping! This home is steeped in charm, spacious living room, gorgeous fireplace, formal dining & charming built-ins everywhere! 3 Bedrooms total+160 asf bonus porch! RV Parking, garage, and basement. MLS:1620126 $464,950 www.pnwwhomes.com/576865 CALL ME TODAY to learn about your home’s value in this strong seller’s market. I can share with you how to maximize your sales price, advice on how to handle multiple offers, suggestions on getting your home ready for the market, and a marketing plan that works! While I specialize in residential resale, I also have experience in new & resale, single & multi-family residential properties, vacant land & commercial sales. Over 90% of my business is referral business.

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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, B.C. Coastal Range & Mt. Baker. Great room: rock wall fireplace, dining & chef’s kitchen w/walk-in pantry. High end finishes: cherry floors, custom cabinets & windows, designer lights, quartz countertops. Separate double lot across street at 5072 Guemes Island Road has 2-car garage, shop & huge view room above it. Includes tideland parcel. $1,115,000 MLS:1491094 KAREN EVERETT • 360-202-7373 KARENEVERETT@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/612361

PRIVATE SECRET WOODLAND HOME Step inside garden gates on Guemes Island to a private home bursting with sunny water views of Cypress Island & Bellingham Channel ! Warm, cozy 3 bedroom, 2.75 log home, huge view windows, brand new kitchen. Loft bedroom, sitting or office area, bath. Lower level; separate deck entry, full kitchen & bath; vacation rental, mother-in-law? Huge wraparound deck. Steps to @ 1/2 mile of shared tidelands on historic Potlatch Beach. $610,000 MLS:1622154 KAREN EVERETT • 360-202-7373 KARENEVERETT@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/519995

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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. A spectacular 7.8-acre high-bank waterfront property featuring a custom home designed around views overlooking Puget Sound, Fir Island farmlands and Olympic Mountain Range. Just over an hour to Seattle or Vancouver, B.C. Enjoy an abundance of bird and wildlife activity including the migrations of snow geese and year-round bald eagles. $1,500,000 MLS:1592572 RICH MATHESON • 360-466-8875 RICHARDMATHESON@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/523482

IN THE HEART OF SKAGIT VALLEY Very well maintained large home, crisp & ready to move in! Large kitchen with sunny atrium breakfast nook and a formal dining room. Lots of windows, skylights and vaulted ceilings make the home light and cheery. You get both sunrise and sunset views from this home. The large deck is perfect for entertaining or just enjoying the fenced back yard. Current owners have really taken great care of this home inside and out. $550,000 MLS:1626612 RICH MATHESON • 360-466-8875 RICHARDMATHESON@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/502315

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