Pacific NW Homes - Skagit, Island & Snohomish, Issue 8-20

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Sarah Merickel

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

526 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

SHELTER BAY WATERFRONT HOME WITH 2 DOCKS Two Deep Water Floating Docks: 48’ by 8’ Concrete Dock wired with 120 & 240 on a separate Meter and has water, 30’ Shared Wood Dock Wired with 120 on a separate Meter.

Attached Garage/Shop 24’x27’ Work Bench, Cabinets, Wood Stove in shop & extra refrigerator. On Site RV Sewer Dump, 30 amp power Gated Secure Community. Secure Community Storage with Power For Your RV/Toys. COMMUNITY amenities: Swimming Pools Adult and Family, Tennis, Golf, Yacht club.

1903 Piano, Desk and 2 multi-drawer Cabinets in Garage Stay with Property. Leased Land Current Until 2044, Negotiations ongoing for new 75 Year Lease. $560,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/500959

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, brickwork & wood stove. Master suite views with backyard & patio access, Large cabinetry in kitchen & pantry, breakfast bar, security system. Flexible floor plan! Excellent Schools. On transit & school bus lines. No CCR’s or HOA Near beach, lakes & Stillaguamish river access. $609,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/644228

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GORGEOUS CUSTOM NEAR LAKE SAMISH 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath home with Private, beautiful natural setting. 3 car garage + 2 car detached garage with bonus area upstairs. MLS:1633480 Barbie Golubjatnikov 360.661.7584 www.pnwwhomes.com/573518 $4 18 ,9

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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.

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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.

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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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ANACORTES PROPERTIES

NEW CONSTRUCTION AND VIEWS Expect nothing but the best from this modern design home. Delivering quality new construction by Keystone Building Services coupled with Guemes Channel views & superb landscaping...do not miss the chance to live here. Enjoy main level living with picture windows, gas fireplace, built-ins, vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen & luxurious master suite. Lower level offers 3 more bedrooms plus family room. Expansive deck or patio below with covered & open air spaces. 3804 Oakes View Lane, Anacortes $804,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/516520

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SALE PENDING!

VIEWS & IN LAW SUITE! Great living areas, office, tall ceilings, wood floors, fireplace, built-ins, kitchen eating bar, granite tops, dbl ovens & gas range. Deck! Downstairs 3 bedrooms, wine cellar, family room, bath & in-law suite with kitchen, bath & bedroom. 5213 Maritime Ct, Anacortes $899,500 www.pnwwhomes.com/518600

SALE PENDING! QUAINT, CLEAN 2 bed, 2.5 bath condo in Skyline.

Your back yard is a park. Near beaches, trails & marina. 2 parking spaces, storage unit, private patio.

Main level living room, fireplace, dining & kitchen. $300/mo covers w/s/g, exterior maintenance, landscape. $299,900 www.pnwwhomes.com/537238

WOW! Huge covered deck, beautiful gardens, fruit tree & a fire pit. Move in ready 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath home, open kitchen eating with pantry, formal living & great neighborhood. Larger bedroom upstairs used as a TV room. RV/boat parking and large garage with storage.

Close to stores, hospital and easy I 5 access. $407,500 www.pnwwhomes.com/548362

SALE PENDING! AFFORDABLE, LIVABLE 2 bed, 2.5 bath condo in Skyline.

Your back yard is a park. Near beaches, trails & marina. 2 parking spaces, storage unit, private patio.

Main level living room, fireplace, dining & kitchen. $300/mo covers w/s/g, exterior maintenance, landscape. $299,900 www.pnwwhomes.com/505039

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SALE PENDING! CRISP & CLEAN 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

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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

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ONE OF A KIND HOME... ...with captivating Skagit Bay & Cascade range views, while living harmoniously among the evergreens of this private 2.5± acre estate. Main level kitchen, walk-in pantry, double door entry, sumptuous living room, half bath, & master suite. Upstairs entertainment area, wet bar, full bath, 2nd bedroom & rec room. $898,000 MLS:1594199 Coreen Lerch 360-675-5953 www.pnwwhomes.com/500796

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

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EAGLEMONT Classic large home on the 12th Fairway. 3 stories with plenty of room.

Gracious living, dining & kitchen with great room, gas fireplace & new decking. 3 upstairs bedrooms, each with bath. Lower level separate entry for MIL suite! 3 car garage.

MLS:1634123 Elva Hunter 360-202-3086 www.pnwwhomes.com/547016

80 ACRES Mostly woods: Western Red Cedar & Douglas Fir, Cottonwood, Alder & Birch.

Large pond toward the north end, some meadows, one small beaver pond, and an old dug well near the old home site by the south end. Pasture land along the southweste side.

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

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

$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

I’M A SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST Every transition is an opportunity, regardless of your stage of life. By partnering with an SRES® like me, you gain the help and experience of a REALTOR® specializing in meeting the needs of home buyers and sellers 50+. I offer you the opportunity to complete your transaction with patience, professionalism and the expertise you deserve. I am pleased to be your SRES®

Elva Hunter 360-202-3086

Carla Fischer Suzanne Jenkins Brett Tacker

$235,000

PARKING FOR 7 VEHICLES

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

GREAT BOW HILL LOCATION Lightly treed 4.27 acre tract on Hobson Road, south of Samish Heights Road; and located on the west side of the street. Level, beautifully treed building tract with wonderful sunsets.

Power at road. MLS:1572369 Call Danya Wolf at 360-708-8294 www.pnwwhomes.com/502484

VETERANS! I am pleased and honored to offer a discount to our Military service men & women.

Carla Fischer 360-982-0010

Seniors Real Estate Specialist JoAnn Boudreau Elva Hunter John Hunter

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

Celia Miller Russ Lanker Yolanda Sakuma

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

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Beautiful 1.98 acre lot. Ideal for building your dream home, sits high on the hill with a paved road. Lot Certification complete. Survey & soil testing done in 2008. Septic isn’t needed as sewer is available. $285,000 MLS:1574947 www.pnwwhomes.com/507634 CRE! 0.79 A

EXCELLENT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY C-2 Heavy Commercial land next to George Hopper Freeway Exit #229 & I-5 Auto World.

Already cleared & ready for development. Great potential to be joined with adjacent property for a larger development. Excellent freeway access & visibility. $525,000 MLS:1509591 www.pnwwhomes.com/552021

Holly Hilts Jeff Ingman Ron Wortham Jan Scally

HOW ABOUT A HOME & A RESTAURANT! 1.7+ Acres! 1387 SF, 3 bed, 2 full bath manufactured home updated in 2006. Bath off master, beautiful floors, fireplace & Twin Sisters Mountain view! Blue Mountain Grill, 2742 SF, updated in 2006. Great seating, fabulous food, ample parking! $399,900 MLS:1559742 www.pnwwhomes.com/507360 1.98 A

ENJOY BEAUTIFUL SAMISH ISLAND LIVING! Build your dream home on this .24 acre. Peeka-boo salt water view, water share available & utilities in the street. Nice, peaceful area, near the water. Includes easement to the beach below. Sale includes water share purchased in 2018. $168,000 MLS:1590794 www.pnwwhomes.com/611087 CO M M

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Located in the much desired and beautiful Conway area. Level 1 acre lot with Perc, water and option to have approved rain catchment system for water. $149,500 MLS:1556891 www.pnwwhomes.com/512219

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RARE OPPORTUNITY Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 level Golf Villa with 14th fairway & surrounding hills views. Large tile entry, living room with gas fireplace. Light & airy dining, island kitchen & eating bar. Bonus room.

Master suite has walk in closet, jetted tub & shower. 2 car garage. $449,000 MLS:1596440 www.pnwwhomes.com/627291 SAMI

PRIVATE 10 ACRE HOMESITE Gated neighborhood, paved road, private level acreage, partially logged opening the property up for your new home. Situated on a dead end street. Power and water in the street. $385,000 MLS:1359243 www.pnwwhomes.com/669515

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OUTSTANDING BURLINGTON BUILDING LOT Zoned M-1 Industrial. It is across the street from Regence Blue Shield. Lot is 164X210, sewer is stubbed in, water meter is in, survey and elevations are done. Lot sits at 34’ and should not need fill to build on-buyer to verify. $395,000 MLS:1258084 www.pnwwhomes.com/507913 770-7083 840-4375 913-8662 770-1491

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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! $999,999 www.pnwwhomes.com/508196

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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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VIEWS!

LEVEL-WATERFRONT HOME ON MCKEE’S BEACH $850K Remodeled & Ready for Fun! Amazing Westerly Views. Anchor your boat just-off the Sand/Pebble beach, or Paddleboard over to Kayak County Park. Enjoy Slab Granite, Tile, New Fixtures, Trim, Doors, Appliances & Cabinets. Covered Deck, Bulkhead, Plenty of Parking, Storage Sheds, Community Sport Court, Boat Launch & Play Area. Excellent Opportunity to own True Deeded Waterfront! www.pnwwhomes.com/508332

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

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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/506550

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

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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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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.

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

2930 Newmarket St., Suite 111 Bellingham, WA 98226

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 hot market!

$459,900

$750,000

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

$825,000

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

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. $825,000 MLS:1512691 www.pnwwhomes.com/535124

SOLD! SOLD! 1208 Dupont St, Bellingham $630,000

SOLD! 6750 Shelter Lane, Ferndale $761,000

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

SOLD!

SOLD!

2602 Lochcarron Drive, Ferndale $450,000

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

SOLD!

SOLD!

18732 Sulfer Springs Rd, Big Lake $470,000

8575 Semiahmoo Drive, Blaine $400,000

SOLD! 5599 Sanderling Way, Semiahmoo $730,000

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

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2200 Rimland Drive KRISTA JONES Suite 110 Team Loan Consultant | NMLS ID 946261

Bellingham, WA 98226

Direct: 360-770-4366 Krista.Jones@caliberhomeloans.com www.Caliberhomeloans.com/kjones

Caliber Home Loans, Inc., 1525 S. Beltline Rd Coppell, TX 75019 NMLS ID #15622 (http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/15622). 1-800-401-6587. Copyright © 2017. All Rights Reserved. This is not an off er to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates, and programs are subject to change without prior notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Not all products are available in all states or for all dollar amounts. If you are refinancing your existing loan, your total finance charges may be higher over the life of the loan.

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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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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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Lyle Sorenson

1894 Main Street | Ferndale, WA 98248

Realtor®, Broker (360) 927-8685 • lylesorenson@windermere.com

L AR STE L W S VIE

GORGEOUS COUNTRY ESTATE Gorgeous 4523 sf, 4 BR 3.5 BA country estate on 1.4 fully fenced, landscaped & sprinkled acres. Breathtaking, unobstructed Farm & Mountain views.

Amazing home for entertaining & gracious living, open concept vaulted great room, chef’s kitchen, huge lower level media/rec room, wet bar & huge patio, hot tub & spacious glass railed decks. ADU with outside entry, Huge 3 car garage + attached shop, 2-14’ doors for RV/ boat & 1/2 bath. Greenhouse, raised gardens, storage building & more. See tours. $1,100,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/507389

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JUST STARTED BUILDING Still time to choose colors for your brand new Main Floor Living 3 BR, 2.25 BA home, in one of South Ferndale’s newer areas. Landscaped yard, covered front porch & outdoor living in back plumbed for gas BBQ. Open main floor, island kitchen with bar, dining area & Great Room with generous windows & fireplace, Bath & Master Retreat with spa like shower & shaving bench. Stairs lead to 3 nice BR’s & a full bath. Lives like North Bellingham. $459,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/513950

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MALLOY TERRACE New Construction 1998 SF, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story modern home. Open floor plan, Elegant kitchen white cabinets, granite counter tops, large breakfast bar & walk in pantry.

Master is spacious with walk in closet, master bathroom has double vanity, tiled surround shower. Back deck covered with Gas stub out and fenced in yard. $479,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/508238

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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! 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

THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! Privacy & single level living on 3+ acres outside of Everson with pond & orchard. Open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, lots of Anderson windows, generously sized rooms & there is a detached studio with 3/4 bath off the rear of the over-sized 2 car garage. The large wraparound deck opens to the living room & the master bedroom and looks out to pond and orchard. $530,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/509323 SA LDI NG! P EN E

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SINGLE LEVEL LIVING IN TOWN Small heated shop! Well maintained home with spacious rooms and the floor plan lives bigger than the square footage.

The rear yard and deck are great...and that heated shop with tool bench and lights is awesome! $349,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/513937

LD

MAIN FLOOR LIVING AT ITS FINEST! This 4 bedroom home is under construction and expected to be complete mid-August. The views are toward the mountains, with a lovely front porch. Open floor plan, spacious rooms. The kitchen is between the living & dining area, so it is excellent for entertaining as well as daily living! There is a very private rear yard, and it will be fully landscaped. $478,500 www.pnwwhomes.com/509902

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YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THIS ONE! Situated on 1/2+ acre with Bay views, this well appointed home with maple floors & cabinets, 3 living spaces, large bedrooms & Craftsman exterior is very private. Large wrap-around deck, hot tub, fenced yard with gates. $895,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/518271

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MUCH LOVED CRAFTSMAN HOME The floor plan is open, and the bedrooms are all large. The office on the main floor could 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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Lynda Hinton CRS, GRI, Managing Broker

360.303.1023

lynda@lyndahinton.com www.lyndahinton.com

515 W. BAKERVIEW RD BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

IF YOU WANT A PREPPER’S PARADISE...THIS IS FOR YOU! This secluded3 bedroom home outside of Sedro-Woolley is run by solar & can be heated by a wood stove. There is a greenhouse & large garden area, fruit trees, an outbuilding with a shower should you have a water tank on the roof, two 1500 gallon water collection tanks for watering or whatever, a 28 x 44 2 bay shop, a chicken coop (and 7 chickens) & a small barn/stable. There are 2 separate pastures, a mountain view & the house has more bells and whistles than I can mention! $630,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/509095

The market is moving!

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

More listings are being added every day & they’re going fast!

If you’re considering selling your home or land, the time is right to take another look.

There are plenty of Buyers looking for their next Home!

CALL OR TEXT ME AT

360.303.1023

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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GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! Single level living, spacious 1880 sf floor plan, 3 bedrooms. ~828 SF detached single level studio with 2 closeted rooms. In this location outside of Burlington, one may have a business so long as owner resides on the property. There is great visibility and traffic as well as abundant parking and a circular driveway.

This is a great investment. Zoning change is possible. $525,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/509739

TOP FLOOR, NICELY UPDATED CONDO Overlooks Boulevard Park, near Fairhaven and the trail system.

Exterior renovation complete, Seller will pay the assessment fee. Carport parking space. Maple floors & carpet, granite counters, maple shaker-style cabinets, stainless appliances & front-load W/D. Perfect floor plan, living room & master bedroom take in the amazing bay, city & island views! $525,000 www.pnwwhomes.com/509736

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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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Debbie Barger Smith

L et me help you reach your real estate goals!

Preview these homes & more at DebbieBargerSmith.com 425.356.9177 email at: debbiebargersmith@windermere.com

CALL ME TODAY to learn about your home’s value in this strong 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.

I WANT MY CLIENTS TO BE ABLE TO RECOMMEND ME, WITHOUT RESERVATION, TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY! LE G! SA DIN N PE

BEAUTIFUL COPPER CREEK HOME READY FOR YOU! Great sunset & territorial views. You’ll love the open floor plan with living and dining rooms. The great room boasts beautiful hardwood floors, corner gas fireplace, and Chef’s kitchen, with cherry cabinetry, granite counter tops, large island, pantry and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs boasts spacious and open bonus room, 3 bedrooms including master suite with large walk-in closet and 5 piece bathroom. Fully fenced back yard feels private! Cul-de-sac! Storage Galore! MLS:1634558 $487,950 www.pnwwhomes.com/513065 LE G! SA DIN N PE

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 & stainless steel 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 View this Book Online at www.pnwwhomes.com

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3110 Commercial Ave, Suite #101 Anacortes, WA 98221

GUEMES ISLAND

BELLINGHAM

FEEL LIKE YOU’RE AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD! Westerly sunset views from this ready-to-build combination of two lots on Guemes Island. Look west down the Guemes Channel to the San Juan Islands. The combined lots are @ 22, 000 sq ft. Water & power on property, existing septic needs work. Close to 3 beaches in Holiday Hideaway; and the entrance to Guemes Mountain Trail.

Fishing, clamming, crabbing, biking & hiking.

5-minute ferry ride from Anacortes. $150,000 MLS:1499602 KAREN EVERETT • 360-202-7373 KARENEVERETT@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/508734

RIVER FRONT

SPECTACULAR MOUNTAINS & WATER VIEWS Walls of windows & decks showcase spectacular Lummi & Orcas Islands, Bellingham Bay & the B.C. Coastal range views. 3-bed 2-bath 2390 SF condo between historic Fairhaven & downtown B’ham with living, sunroom, dining, kitchen & family room all flowing together.

Master w/ensuite bath & his/hers closets. 3rd bedroom or office. Pantry, utility room, 6’x18’ storage, 2-car garage. WWU, parks & trails nearby. $769,000 MLS:1602160 KAREN EVERETT • 360-202-7373 KARENEVERETT@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/508523

ANACORTES

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

BOATING COMMUNITY AWAITS! Phenomenal San Juan Islands, Skyline Marina, & Olympic Mountains views. This home evokes Tuscany charm with finishes that will make you feel right at home. Wood floors, gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and a wall of windows to enjoy magnificent sunsets. Create exquisite meals in your gourmet kitchen while cooking for 2, 4, or 20, with plenty of room. Paths to a lily filled pond, outdoor seating areas, lovely low maintenance gardens, and fresh ocean breezes. $850,000 MLS:1639725 LORI CLARK • 360-840-5214 LORICLARK@CBBAIN.COM www.pnwwhomes.com/523811

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