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MOUNT VERNON

320 S Burlington Blvd Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 755-9494

2025 Riverside Drive, Suite D Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 755-9596

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OPEN HOUSE SUN. JUNE 4TH 1-3PM SEdro-WooLLEy $54,900 Skagit MajesticRiver mountain in Janicki view recreational Cove. Private lot. Over gated one acre. community.

Power, water and septic on property.

Close proximity to hiking and outdoor adventures. Boat 169 SFtoshed. for launch Skagit Fruit River trees. nearby.Private Amazingboat viewslaunch of Mount residents. Recreational-temporary.

Baker and Mt. Sauk. MLS #1094649 MLS #1039184 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Mount VErnon $152,000 Unobstructed South-Southwest views of Olympic Mtns, Skagit Bay & farmlands. East side borders Little Mtn. Park.

Property ready for building permit. All utilities paid for & installed to building site. Approved 3 BR septic.

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anaCortES $480,000 4 BR home with over 3200 SF living space. Huge .6 acre lot. Increase to 6 BR’s + office by adding closets. Laminate flooring on main floor. Massive family room with freestanding wood stove. Huge deck with 2nd deck upstairs. Open kitchen with movable island. MLS #1124525 Call Elizabeth, debbie, 708-8780 708-8800

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Mount VErnon $699,000 3,634 SF, 3 BR, 3 ½ bath view home on 1 acre. Living, dining, nook, family, den & Rec. rooms. 3 minutes from 1-5, S. Mount Vernon. Fabulous kitchen, gas range, granite, eating bar. 2 decks, patio, hot tub, RV parking, garden space. All natural gas, well insulated, tons of extra storage. 3 car finished garage. Olympic mountain view & amazing sunsets. MLS #1014213 Call Kirk, 770-7470

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SEdro-WooLLEy $269,900 Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA home in peaceful setting. Huge 22 x 36 shop w/extra finished room. Attached one car garage. New carpet & vinyl flooring, fresh paint. All updated appliances & updated bathrooms. Huge double lot & fenced yard w/great views. MLS #1099604 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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SEdro-WooLLEy $895,900 Prime location. High density of traffic. 3 buildings all heated & insulated. Just more than half an acre. Call for appointment. Must see to appreciate! MLS #1089598

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BurLington $325,000 One of a kind valley view lot. 5-acre lot in secluded & upscale development. Build your dream home here. Panoramic views of the valley!

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16851 BEaCh road, La ConnEr $549,900 Dir: From Sneeoosh Road, South on Beach Road Water view home in a fee simple beach community. 3 BR, 3 BA, 3,099 SF. Spectacular view of bay and islands. Master suite has jetted tub. Radiant heat throughout. Private beach has tennis, boat launch, and clubhouse. MLS #1105290 CallElizabeth, Elizabeth, 708-8800 Call 708-8800

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Panoramic views of the islands, straight and Olympic Mtns from this shy 1 acre estate nestled in the desirable neighborhood of “The Point” located in Anacortes.

Tranquility abounds from every room as your gaze is drawn outward towards the sea. The home itself projects a comfortable elegance that can conform to either the formal or more casual depending upon your lifestyle.

Spacious living areas, generous bdrms, and open living btwn kitchen and great rm. Outdoor living and wired for generator. $875,000 / MLS# 1128458

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BIG LAKE AREA… 17 acres of rolling pasture land near the Big Lake area. Wonderful place to build your dream home. Last large lot available for sale. Located at end of paved roadway w/gravel driveway & private setting with panoramic view. $219,500 #1132144

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17123 CHILBERG AVE., LA CONNER FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY… 2-story home with spectacular view of Hope & Whidbey Island. This 3 BD, 3.25 BA home has large living room space, large kitchen, & 4 car attached garage + RV storage. $559,950 #1134527

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FABULOUS VIEW OF BIG LAKE… Right across the street from this home sits Big Lake. These 2 parcel’s sit on approximately 2.5 acres with older house and large usable shop. Both parcels are sold together. $229,500 #1122236

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MOUNTAIN VIEW… Quality Rambler on 4.8 acres with lovely view. This home features 3 BD, 1.75 BA, & is just over 2,300 SF. Covered patio, gazebo, white fencing pasture, & 1,536 SF shop w/studio apt. $650,000 #1096923 Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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ONE OF A KIND HOME… Amazing views of surrounding mountains from every inch of this fabulous 10 + acre home. Remodeled & updated throughout!

3 bdrms, 2.75 baths, & just over 2,100 SF. Home also comes w/ 8 covered parking spaces! $485,000 #1130780 Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby

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Bad Neighbors!

Kind words and a calm head may solve a nuisance neighbor problem better than litigation

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obert Frost once wrote that good fences make good neighbors. But even the tallest, strongest barrier can’t always keep the peace between two owners on the block – one of whom usually inspires the other to harbor resentment or take action because of an inconsiderate act or oversight.

Indeed, nearby nuisance neighbors can be a real headache, whether they’re making a recurrent racket, have an irritating pet or are infringing on your property somehow. But it’s how you choose to address these problems that may determine whether they’ll be resolved the easy or the hard way, say the pros.

“The most problematic issues are often noise, pollutants, animal waste not being cleaned up and landscape issues – like trees planted far too close 4

to the fence line or a fence that falls over and no one steps up to repair it,” says Alexis Moore, a Sacramento-based attorney and real estate broker.

Other common gripes include unkempt front or back yards littered with weeds or abandoned cars, a home in general disrepair, chronic dog barking or someone building across your property line, according to Nikki Bernstein, associate broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Human instinct may be to hurl insults over the fence, initiate a shouting match or retaliate in some secret or blatant way. But those approaches only make the matter much worse, says Scott Reidenbach, attorney/founding principal of Reidenbach & Associates in Wayne, Pa. “The best solution? Walk over with a cold beverage and say, ‘hey, let’s make amends about this issue.’ You might be surprised at their reaction,” Reidenbach says.

In other words, keep a calm head, approach the neighbor in a kind and non-confrontational manner, and use gentle language to bring up what’s

bothering you. Be cognizant of the fact the neighbor may not be aware of the issue perturbing you, or there may be innocent extenuating circumstances that caused the problem to happen, such as an illness in the family that’s resulted in a neglected yard.

Additionally, live by the residents’ golden rule: love (or at least try to coexist peacefully with) thy neighbor, and do unto him what you would want him to do to you.

“Try contacting the neighbor face to face, or via phone, text or email if they’re not around, and attempt to resolve the issue,” Moore says.

If that doesn’t improve matters, consult with local authorities: your municipality may have ordinances or laws that can pressure the offending party into compliance.

“Recently, I sold a home where the seller’s next door neighbor had a lot of junk vehicles, an overgrown lawn and kids toys galore in the front and side yard – all of which were bringing down my for-sale property,” says Brett Maternowski, Realtor with Spring Hill, Fla.-headquartered RE/MAX Marketing Specialists. “We tried engaging the

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problem neighbor, but he didn’t want to play nice. A couple calls to code enforcement resulted in a notice of citation and potential heavy fines. Their yard was picked up the next day.”

Not every disgruntled owner has the luxury of moving away, however.

The next logical step may be to call a lawyer.

“Contact counsel early in the game – not to pursue litigation but to become educated and get legal advice,” Moore says. “There’s nothing worse than realizing you have no legal stance after threatening to sue your neighbor.”

If the issue becomes a serious legal one, document everything you observe with accurate times, dates and details, and attempt to quantify any damages or losses you suffer. Find witnesses that can back up your beef and possibly testify in court on your behalf.

If a lawsuit is inevitable, be prepared for disappointment.

“In general, the winners in litigation are the attorneys,” Bernstein says.

“Pursuing a lawsuit is mentally and financially taxing. Often times you can win the suit, but end up paying more in legal fees than the judgment.”

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 31315 Main St, Lyman $170,000 Cute craftsman on a large fenced lot in the heart of Lyman.

2 bedroom, 3/4 bath. Seller has done work underneath the house but there is some settling in one bedroom. The garage/ carport that is in need of repair. 320 SF studio off the garage.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1105330 1318 Talcott St, SW $195,000 Beautiful level 0.87 ac lot located in the city limits with R-5 zoning. The property offers an existing 2 bedroom home currently used as rental with the same tenants for 10 years.

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704 S. Skagit St, Burl $355,000 Updated Cape Cod style farmhouse with 4 beds, 2 full baths on a large .80 acre lot with waterfront on Gages Slough. Kitchen has granite counter tops, nice cabinets & a charming sunroom/dining room. Coved ceilings with tons of room; downstairs are 2 large rooms off the utility room, a family room just off the kitchen with French doors leading to the back yard, & a formal living room.

Shop & 2 car garage.

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17560 Bennett St, MV $254,900 One level home offering over 1,500 SF 1 3/4 baths, natural gas heating and free standing f/p, beautiful large lot with RV parking, attached 2 car garage, covered patio. Updated vinyl windows, roof approx 3 yrs. old. Great country location!

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS# 1130193 1508 Lindsay Loop #104, MV $260,000 Immaculate Maddox Creek upstairs unit w/spacious open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, loads of windows that flood the entire condo, magnificent sunsets & a gas FP. This charming, freshly painted condo features new engineered wood floors, bead board trim, 3 skylights & a cozy den/office off the LR. Large master bedroom w/bay window w/westerly views, en suite bath & walk-in closet. All the appliances stay. 2 car finished garage w/extensive storage cabinets & convenient access to the front door steps.

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221 S. 28th St S., MV $309,500 Completely updated 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1562 SF home w/new interior paint, carpets, flooring & tile countertops. Sunny open floor plan w/bay window in the LR opens to dining area with French doors which open to patio & fully fenced, spacious, westerly facing backyard. Great kitchen layout w/center island, spacious master suite w/private bath, convenient utility/mud room & 2 car garage. Hardie plank siding. All the appliances stay.

Call Karen Beckner, 840-9455 MLS# 1132181

7800 Parker Road, SW $687,000 Private manicured park like Estate on 9.71 acres offering over 3300 SF of living space, open floor plan, vaulted open beamed ceiling, spacious kitchen with eating bar. 2 master suites one has a lanai with views of the valley & the main floor master has 2 walk in closets & jetted tub. Detached mother-in-law studio.

Full length deck for entertaining. Fenced pasture, barn, chicken coop, 2 large shops, covered RV parking.

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29148 Outlook Lane, SW $750,000 Gorgeous, 8,400 SF mansion w/huge potential awaits your vision.

Enjoy 360 degree views of the valley, river, mountains & sound from your sunny perch. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 5 bonus rooms, plus enormous great room & a ballroom/yoga studio/unfinished pool, & sauna creates possibilities for a B&B, retreat, or other grand ideas! Feel nestled surrounded by woods & your organic garden & orchard. Less than 2 hours from Seattle & Vancouver.

New septic & 2 working kitchens.

Call Tahlia Honea, 333-5815 MLS# 1098627

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14628 227th St NE, ARL $384,950 Immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bath rambler with 100’ waterfront on Jim creek. Master bedroom with walk in closet and deck overlooking water. Enjoy nature up close in a private setting.

Plenty of paved parking with a two car detached garage. Home is beautiful inside and out.

Call David Mani, 425-319-7091 MLS# 1132577 18354 Best Rd, MV $525,000 Beautiful Victorian sitting on 3.1 acres of land flourished with apple trees, gardening space, a greenhouse and 2 out buildings to store tools and toys. All perched on Pleasant Ridge overlooking Skagit Valley Farm Land. The interior has old beautiful wood work throughout the home.

Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 MLS# 1093025

Lot 26 Cain Lake Rd, SW $110,000 Beautiful no bank waterfront lot on Cain Lake. Enjoy the quiet serene setting on the sunny-side of the lake. Great Trout and bass fishing, launch from the community boat launch or from this lot. Nicely landscaped, ready for your RV’s or potential building site. Only minutes from I-5.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS# 1132447 5255 Wickersham Rd, SW $150,000 9.85 Acres. A peaceful place to build your home. A large portion is level, 3 sides are fenced, septic in, well in, electricity at the street. A gate & evergreen bordered driveway. The Samish River runs through the east side. Build on the west side, where it is high & dry. This property has fruit trees, dogwood, willow, evergreen, large maple too.

Call Bette Thompson, 840-5109 MLS# 1035643 14397 Channel Drive, La Conner $175,000 Beautiful mountain, farmland, and partial Channel views from this level, cleared, FEE SIMPLE 1 acre lot in quiet residential area of higher-end homes. Power, water, & gas available in street.

La Conner School District. Access via shared driveway between parcels P119642 & P119639. Not leased land.

Call Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 or Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 MLS# 1076852

4918 Robinwood Lane, Bow $679,900 Beautiful custom home situated on private, gated 6.25 parklike acres in desirable Bow Hill area. This gracious 3,380/ sf home features covered wrap-around porch, attached 2-car garage & separate 28x36 shop. Spacious rooms, quality construction, & pride of ownership throughout this 4 bed, 2 3/4 bath home. Huge country kitchen w/granite counters, ss appls, tile floor. Big bonus room above garage. Lovely grounds include multiple outdoor living areas, mature landscape, trees, trails, & wildlife.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1120386

Dike Road, MV $228,000 11.7 beautiful acres of level, productive Skagit Valley farmland with Lot Certification! Rare opportunity to build in a picturesque setting providing majestic Mount Baker and peaceful pastoral views as your backdrop. Power, Public Water & Natural Gas in street.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS# 940749

3507 Friday Creek Rd, Burl $685,000 Over 5000 SF, this home has 2 separate living areas. Main level home has a kitchen, dining room, 2 living areas & a lovely view of the pool & Friday Creek. 2 large bdrms each w/bathroom.

Downstairs has a separate entry, kitchen, living room, dining room, 3 bdrms & 2 baths. Easy to care for radiant heated concrete flooring on both levels. Swimming pool w/ large patio overlooks Friday Creek.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1110821

16425 Tree Frog Lane, Bow $250,000 View amazing iridescent sunsets, Samish Bay, Padilla Bay, Islands, & picturesque farmlands from this 1+ acre Bow Hill lot. Minutes to Burlington/Mount Vernon or Fairhaven/Bellingham. Enjoy gourmet restaurants, hiking/biking trails, seafood farm & State Park. Includes drilled well, approved septic design & approved building permit which may be revised to fit ones building needs.

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Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 MLS# 1106524

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254 Chinook Wy, Center Island $205,000 Move-in ready! Very unique custom home with easy-care laminate flooring throughout, open floor plan, large “Great Room”, free-standing propane stove, loft master and main floor bedroom.

Many contemporary design features like metal ceilings and wall treatments, exposed beams and industrial light fixtures....just waiting for your personal touches. Located in a very quiet area of the island on a park-like lot with big fir and maple trees. Great community with private dock, airstrip and clubhouse.

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18412 Dr. Joe Rd, La Conner $265,000 Charming 2br cottage sits on 50 ft. of Medium bank waterfront with spectacular westerly views! Enjoy lounging in your yard gazing at mountains, spectacular sunsets, bird, and marine life. This cozy, peaceful setting can be your very own breathtaking getaway, or the place you call home. Many thoughtful touches throughout! Bonus additional separate living studio (legal ADU) (2013)—featured on the show Tiny House Hunting 2nd season episode 2! Ample off street pkg. Amazing loc yet still secluded!

Rebecca Chamberlain 360.421.5021 & Carla Keel 360.770.7043 MLS# 1133461 364 Airport Perimeter Wy, Decatur Island $299,000 Taxi home...Airstrip property with a gorgeous view of the water, islands and Olympic Mtns. Home is set up for sleeping at least 8 people and the large kitchen, dining room and outside deck make feeding them all a “breeze”. Each level of the home has a full bath and the large unfinished basement is great for storing all the toys needed for island fun. Fully furnished with queen, twin and king size beds and tables and chairs for indoor and outdoor dining. Great location for pilots or boaters. DSL Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1002589

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9187 Marshall Rd, Bow $1,050,000 An ‘architectural gem’, high bank waterfront on serene Samish Island.

Contemporary beach home w/total sensitivity to ‘green products’ & rich finishes, 2,700 SF main living area w/semi-attached guest home. Fire-lit great room concept w/open living-dining-kitchen, wall of windows that looks to the water. Stunning grounds w/native landscaping & commanding views of the Salish Sea & deep water Bay. 100’ private beach w/tidelands & shared tram to beach. Very private 1.6 Ac serene setting. Must see..

Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 1084846 15105 N Dewey Beach Dr, Anacortes $282,500 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1+ acre of land in Anacortes for under $300,000!!! Large kitchen with views of Mt Erie. Family room is bright and open with a cozy wood stove. Lots of open space inside and out. Storage, storage, storage. Room for a garden, blackberry bushes producing lots of fruit for canning. Blocks from community beach.

Home within minutes of Campbell & Pass Lakes and Deception Pass Bridge.

Donna Cunningham 770.335.7513 & Bob Hyde 360.293.8008 MLS# 1092417 1401 16th St, Anacortes $285,000 Wonderful vintage home ready for remodel or addition to build duplex. Site is on corner with view toward bay and mountains. Large detached garage and space for garden and RV. Laundry room, walk in closet, and 2nd bath were added to home in 2003, new furnace is 1998.

Siding on addition and upstairs above is wood product. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms with space to expand. Garage 880 s.f..

Linda Macy 360.708.8284 MLS# 1040288

4122 Clyde, Anacortes $360,000 Move in ready tri-level on large skyline lot just across from the community forest land trails! Quiet neighborhood with all of the skyline amenities. Bright, open floor plan, with cozy wood burning fireplace. Plus fully fenced back yard, large front yard just waiting for your landscaping ideas, plus a work bench in the garage. What more could you ask for?

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 1100324

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7630 Cypress Wy, Anacortes $1,139,000 Elegant, Northwest cedar & stone custom designed, waterfront home situated on 1.68 acres on Guemes Island. Enjoy expansive views of the Guemes Channel & islands from almost every room. Great room concept, vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, custom windows, stone gas fireplace. Chef’s kitchen with Wolf & Sub Zero appliances. Office.

Master suite. Back deck with covered BBQ island & dining area. Stone patio w/fire pit. Multi-level, 2016 SF guest home. Private buoy located in Cook’s Cove.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1101045

LAND 6015 Pacific Ave, Anacortes $170,000 Breath taking views, located at the near tip of Fidalgo Island and only moments from Anacortes’ beloved Washington Park. 8,276 sqft lot is nestled in “The Woods at Sunset Cove” and build ready with all utilities on the property.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1048957 2806 W 3rd Pl, Anacortes $225,000 7,754 Sq Ft. lot located in The Highlands a premier custom home neighborhood. Nestled against the lush backdrop of the Cranberry Lake Forest lands The Highlands enjoy some of the most stunning views on Fidalgo Island.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1014083 46 Lot 46 Island View Dr, Anacortes $298,000 This stunning 5.4 acre high bank waterfront property has beautiful views of Padilla Bay, Huckleberry, Saddlebag and Hat Islands and the Cascade Mountains. The terrain is lightly treed with evergreens and Madronas and rock outcrops with moss and ferns. A well is on property and power is at the road. A geological study and septic design has been done in the past.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1070832

5702 Rosario Wy, Anacortes $369,000 Beautiful Skyline rambler located on a large south facing lot. This home features gorgeous Brazilian hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings in the main living spaces, spacious bedrooms, great kitchen with pullout drawer storage, stainless fridge/dishwasher and amazing ambient light. Expansive north and south facing decks overlook lush yard spaces with mature landscaping. RV & boat parking offers great lifestyle functionality. Walking distance to Skyline marina, Washington Park, and the ferry.

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7493 Holiday Blvd, Anacortes $698,000 Spectacular views from this Guemes Island waterfront home.

Recently remodeled to perfection with beautiful Tigerwood and tile floors, Larchwood ceilings and Alder cabinets. Quality kitchen boasts granite counter tops, stainless appliances & wine fridge. 5 person hot tub, heated 2 car garage, backup generator, 1,200 gallon rainwater retention tank, Organic garden with deer fence, reverse osmosis water filter system. Holiday Hideaway association includes three beaches, one with a boat ramp.

Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 1124804

Lot 83 Holiday Blvd, Anacortes $195,000 There are stunning 180 degree southwestern views of the Guemes Channel and islands from this park-like high bank waterfront lot.

Power is at the road and this property has a water share with the Holiday Hideaway Water Association. Beach and moorage rights at 3 coves. Guemes is only an eight minute ferry ride from Anacortes and 90 minutes from Seattle.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS#1056428 157 Center Island, Center Island $65,000 Very pretty, private lot in a great location with a possible expanded water view. All utilities are on site and a nice cleared building area is ready to go. The sunny site is ringed by beautiful fir trees and a decorative curved driveway hides you from the road. For a full-priced offer, seller will also include a licensed mooring buoy. Located above the community center with easy access to docks, clubhouse, caretaker, airstrip and beaches; and only a 25 min boat ride from Anacortes! DSL avail Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 977465

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Double Duty Question:

Our real estate broker says we need to get both an appraisal and a home inspection to buy a house. We don’t get this. Isn’t it the job of the appraiser to tell us if the house is in good condition?

Answer:

Your real estate broker is seeking to protect your interests, a proper thing to do.

When you buy real estate with financing, the lender will require you pay for a property appraisal. The appraiser will be hired by the lender in an effort to determine the fair market value of the property and prevent “over lending,” the origination of a loan that is too big.

The job of the appraiser isn’t to endorse or repeat the contract price for the property unless

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justified by the fair market value. In turn, the lender will make a loan based on the appraised value or the contract price, whichever is less.

The appraisal effectively limits the ability of a purchaser to pay too much because if the contract price is too high, the lender simply won’t make the loan.

The appraiser asks what’s the fair market value of the property while the home inspector asks if stuff works. The inspector will try appliances, look for leaks and check various household systems while the appraisal will consider the property and nearby homes.

While there is some overlap between appraisers and home inspectors, what they do is very different. For example, if a borrower purchases a home and requires a mortgage, the lender will demand an appraisal, but not necessarily a home inspection.

Looking toward the future the current arrangement could change. For example, it used to be that borrowers could get property insurance simply by signing a check. Now, however, insurers are increasingly concerned about the property’s condition. In some cases, and in some areas, if a home is 20 or 25 years old, the insurance

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company may require a “four point” inspection before it will issue a policy.

The insurance company’s inspector will look at the electrical system, the home’s heating and air-conditioning systems, plumbing and roof. If the insurance company is unhappy with the results, the homeowner will either have to make changes to the property or find insurance elsewhere. In states where property insurance is hard to come by, the decision of the insurance company to require an improvement is effectively final, regardless of how ridiculous or costly to the owner.

It won’t be surprising if down the road mortgage lenders adopt a similar standard. After all, a home is security for the mortgage and lenders have a very big incentive to make sure that the property is in the best possible condition.

I AM A REALTOR®

And an active part of my community.

Guy Davidson John L Scott, Anacortes

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Local Professionals Serving our Community

• 111 E. George Hopper Rd Burlington Title: 360-707-2158 Escrow: 360-707-2312 1-844-878-1519

GUY DAVIDSON TRULY EMBODIES COMMITMENT TO HIS COMMUNITY. Guy gives and gives and somehow, whenever someone asks, he finds it in himself to give more. His time and resources generously support many worthy local organizations from serving on the board of Skagit Habitat for Humanity and Skagit Adult Day Care, to cooking a quarterly Dinner at The Brick for those in need. He serves through his church, volunteers at an adult long-term care facility, and donates regularly to the Museum of Northwest Art. Guy has also established a John L Scott service day to help with various community projects.

• 3010 Commercial Ave Anacortes 1-800-870-8571 • 360-299-0565

There are so many organizations he is involved with and donates to, a few more include: A Simple Gesture, the Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Anacortes High School, Skagit Land Trust, and a current board member of Camp Huston. When he isn’t giving his time to organized charities, he will cook dinners and deliver them to people he finds out are in need. Guy bridges the gap between Realtor and community advocate.

“I love my community, and I am a REALTOR®”

Trusted Service for over 76 years

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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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ucking accepted wisdom, a recent survey revealed that – when it comes to homeownership, at least – millennials are more traditional than previously thought.

The survey, conduced the online financial wellness community CentSai, interviewed 2,050 Americans between ages 18 and 34.

It’s no surprise that nearly all millennials surveyed (91 percent) use online sites or mobile apps to gather information about homes, neighborhoods and prices.

However, millennials as a whole tend to put a high value on the knowledge a local real estate agent provides. Three quarters of those surveyed (75 percent) said they wanted to work with a real estate agent local to their area instead of using an “online agent.”

“We were surprised to learn that online providers are not yet as big a disruptor in this sector as we first thought, despite purported cost savings,” says Doria Lavagnino, CentSai co-founder and president.

“We found that millennials place a high value on the personal touch and knowledge of a local agent.

Buying a home for the first time is daunting, and working with a local agent – particularly an agent referred by a parent or friend – could provide peace of mind.”

That preference for local resources extends to lenders as well. More than seven in ten respondents (71 percent) planned to use a local bank or other institution to finance a home purchase.

The millennials surveyed expressed a preference for homeownership, with a slim majority (56 percent) stating they plan to purchase a home within the next two years.

For the 44 percent who said they were not planning to purchase a home, 68 percent stated the primary reason is they can’t afford to do so presently. Ten percent identified student loan debt as their reason not to buy, while 12 percent cited the freedom that comes from renting.

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300 E. FUlTON, MOUNT VERNON

Open HOuse • saturday, June 3rd • 11-2pm

$285,000

This 99 year old Grand Dame is ready for you to add your special touch! Make her your forever home!

Mount Vernon Hill 2-story home with full basement offers the traditional covered front porch; separate entry; living room with French doors opening to formal dining room with beautiful built in hutch; separate den which could be fourth bedroom. Upstairs offers three bedrooms and second full bath. Unique craftsman woodwork adorns this beautiful home.

Wonderful views from all windows. Danya Wolf Lots of natural light! Park-like setting 360-708-8294 on .27 acre, a gardener’s delight!

Yard has fencing and a dog run. MLS #1122145

2221 E MEADOW blVD, MOUNT VERNON 98273 $289,000 Nicely maintained four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath two story home with all newer appliances included! Den/study could be fifth bedroom with addition of closet. Double garage; fenced patio area with gate leads to community park ($275.00 per year maintenance).

Owner is moving out of the area, so will sell furnishings, if you would like! Lots of parking!

Elevation certificate (post 1990) so flood insurance is minimal.

MLS #1116139 Danya Wolf

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18447 W liNcOlN sT, MOUNT VERNON

$199,000

1420 E bROAD sT, MOUNT VERNON

$2100/MO.

2945 cEDAR lANE, sEDRO-WOOllEy 98284

$169,000

17714 KiNGFisHER cOVE lANE, biG lAKE

$898,900

Charming home in Glenhaven community.

Beautiful vaulted ceiling in living room and kitchen.

Woodstove with slate surround. Updated bathroom with travertine tile. Brand new roof, Timbertech composite decking, fruit trees, garden shed. 2 driveways provide plenty of parking for guests. This inviting home is move in ready.

Offers: Seller will review offers on Offer Review Date (may review/accept sooner) Carla Fischer 06/05/2017 MLS #1133775 360-982-0010

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Simply stunning! Completely remodeled, open floor plan, 3 Bed/1.5 Bath, ADA, all gas.

Close to hospital, shopping and bus. Available now! NO pets. Sandi Everett $53 application fee per adult 360-202-3706 (18+) applicant.

9073 FRUiTDAlE RD, sEDRO-WOOllEy 98284

$152,000

Waterfront home with 75 ft of lake frontage with private dock! Custom Spanish Style home w/ sweeping staircase up to luxurious master suite. Kitchen with granite and sub-zero refrigerator; radiant heat; skylights; vaulted ceilings; surround sound; built in vac; rec room and bonus/storage room. Fantastic views from choice of 3 decks!

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1802 bAKERViEW cT, MOUNT VERNON

$122,000

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$355,000

Beautifully Landscaped single level home in a highly desirable neighborhood. Relax and garden in your very private back yard. Enjoy your deck with great views, mature landscaping, several fruit trees, and Koi pond with waterfall.

Kitchen with granite counter top and custom cherry cabinets.

Cherry dining room table to stay. Family room features a beautiful Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma brick fireplace and 360-982-0010 360-421-0435 vaulted cedar ceiling. Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt. MLS #1127831

$189,900

Danya Wolf

Carla Fischer

360-708-8294 360-982-0010

20515 86 AVE sE, sNOHOMisH 98296

Yolanda Sakuma

360-421-0435

$479,950

Country style rambler with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Custom kitchen with eating space and island. Lots of upgrades and renovations. Fully fenced yard and tons of parking, including RV, make this a desirable home. Large deck to enjoy outdoor BBQ’s and summer fun with outside plumbed ‘hot water’. Park-like setting on big lot.

Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt MLS #1129169

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This 3 BR, 3/4 BA home on .225 acre features park like setting with four apple trees (10 varieties), a cherry tree (4 kinds), 3 plus trees, 4 kinds of grapes, kiwi and herb garden spade. Wonderful garden views! Exterior is “wainscotting style”, painted above the clear cedar siding Danya Wolf below. Mostly oak flooring. Ceiling fan 360-708-8294 in living room and master bedroom. A lot of parking space! Easy access to I-5. Zoned R-1. MLS #1098214

$750,000

One of a kind lakefront property in the Pacific Northwest with approximately 1,500 feet of water frontage on a pristine trout fishing lake. Private wooded setting located on a dead end road. 2 miles to I-5. One hour to either Seattle, WA or Vancouver, BC. Permit for 10 bedroom water catchment system on file with county. PUD possible in the future as more development occurs. MLS #1105664

community, close to brand new 20,000+ SF clubhouse, John Hunter dining and full fitness facilities. 360-202-3854 Complete plans for a beautiful home on this lot are negotiable. MLS #475295

2125 GUNN RD, MOUNT VERNON

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Lots of upgrades to this classic Mount Vernon vintage home - new siding, remodeled kitchen and bath; newer decking; Craft wood stove nicely installed EaglEmont on hearth with metal shield to code.

Attractive, large lot in beautiful MLS #1121259 Eaglemont Golf Course

360-708-8294

Danya Wolf

Open HOuse • sunday, June 4th • 1-4pm

Open HOuse • saturday, June 3rd • 10-1pm

Celia Miller 360-391-6065

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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