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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 SAT. JULY 8TH 1-3PM 16851 BEaCH roaD, La ConnEr

$544,900

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

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OPEN HOUSE SUN. JULY 9TH 1-3PM 167 HaiDa PLaCE, La ConnEr $549,900 Dir: From Shelter Bay Road, East on Swinomish, then one East on Haida Majestic mountain view recreational lot. Over acre.

Exceptionally crafted waterfront home with dock.

Cathedral ceiling Close proximity to hiking and outdoor adventures. Boat with stained glass windows. Open floor plan. launch to Skagit River nearby. Amazing views of Mount Fabulous kitchen. Master suite features amazing luxurious bath.

Baker MLSof #1094649 Garageand with Mt. shopSauk. area. Lots community features. MLS #1147528 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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.

MLS #743621 Call Wilma, 661-1631

La ConnEr $215,000 Great La Conner/Hope Island Beach getaway.

Community features and beach just a block away. 1 BR cabin for now. 9,800 SF site for new home. Prior plans approved for 2,700 SF home. Fee simple. MLS #1146816 Call kirk, 770-7470

Mount VErnon $269,000 House on over 6 acres. 2+ BR, 1 BA, 1,356 SF. Private, yet close to I-5. Economical infrared heat.

Wood fireplace in living room. Lots of potential!

MLS #1153814 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Looking for fuLL sErViCE ProPErty ManagEMEnt?

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Jim Stransky 708-1681

BurLington $684,999 Home on 1 acre. Kitchen features granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Master features walk in closet, double vanity, soaking tub & more! Furnished media room w/wet bar. Fenced backyard. 3 car attached garage w/loft plus large shop. A must see! MLS #1146765 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

sEDro-WooLLEy $754,900 Unique custom built, multi-level home with radiant heat on 1 acre.

4 BR, 3 3/4 BA, 5,000 SF. 2 dining rms, formal living rm, parlor, library. Kitchen has high end appliances & pellet stove. Gas free standing fireplace in master feat. full bath. Home office & possible guest bedroom over garage. MLS #1075960 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Ivana Wood 770-3550

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BurLington $365,500 Desirable location near school, shopping, parks & bus line.

4 BR, 3 BA home with bright natural light. Fully fenced backyard. 2 car attached garage under home. Detached 2 car garage/shop wired for 220 amp with separate electrical and driveway. MLS #1142511 Call CallElizabeth, Wilma, 661-1631 708-8800

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Feature Home From cover: 4118 ELLISPORT PLACE, ANACORTES

$1,399,000

Windermere indermere real estate/anac estate/anacortes Properties 3018 commercial ave. anacortes, Wa 360.293.8008 www.anacortesrealestate.com

Rare combination of privacy on .6 acre lot w/ tremendous marine, islands & Olympic views from this beautiful west end hm.

Custom built hm exemplifies craftsmanship w/ attention to detail throughout. Formal & informal spaces, 3 dbl sided frpls, gourmet kitchen, exquisite master suite & custom lighting. Lower lvl has 2nd ktcn, rec rm, 3 bdrms & 2 bths w/ sauna & unfinished storage, garden rm and/or shop.

2 decks, covered patio, master gardeners yard w/ pond & water features create a retreat feel. $1,399,000 / MLS#1101630

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BURLINGTON RAMBLER…3 bedroom, 1 bath home close to schools, town, and shopping. Woodstove fireplace, fenced backyard, and 2 car garage attached!

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MOVE IN READY! 816 SF 2 bedroom home with updated bathroom, vinyl windows, & hardy plank siding. Tile and hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful fully fenced backyard with covered patio. $199,500 #1152371

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SALE VACANT LAND…1.95 acres of cleared land on the north side of the town of Clear Lake. New driveway installed, flood elevation certificate completed, both electricity, and PUD water are available at street. $149,950 #1131000 Kristen Tuttle Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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SECLUDED 5 ACRES…Looking for a great piece of property for recreational use? We have the perfect one! This 5-acre parcel is fronting the Samish River, shed and deck on property, perfect for rafting and canoeing. $49,000 #1146004

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SPECTACULAR HOME…with over 4,000 SF of top quality living area. This beauty offers 4 bedrooms, 3.25 bath, and is located on 3 acres with privacy and lovely water views at Bayview. $1,389,000 #1146852 Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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Sustainable Selling Points Many green features are hot among homebuyers today.

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ant to make your neighbors and friends green with envy?

Choose a home or upgrade your current one with energy efficient and earth-friendly features that can improve indoor comfort, lower your utility bills and increase your resale value, too.

By doing so, you certainly wouldn’t be alone. In fact, according to a recently published National Association of Realtors survey: 53 percent of Realtor respondents said their buyer/ seller clients are at least somewhat interested in sustainability issues; 43 percent indicate their Multiple Listing Service has data fields that list a home’s green features; 71 percent revealed that promoting energy efficiency in for-sale listings was somewhat or very valuable; 42 percent said solar panels upped the perceived market value of a listed home.

Green and sustainable amenities that respondents regarded as very or somewhat important include efficient use of lighting in a home (50 percent); a smart/connected home (40 percent); community attributes like green spaces and bike lanes (37 percent); landscaping designed to conserve water (32 percent); solar, geothermal and other renewable energy systems (23 percent); nearby parks and recreation (60 percent); and neighborhood recycling (9 percent).

Melisa Camp, a Realtor and green home instructor in Phoenix, says more buyers, sellers and homeowners are valuing sustainability characteristics nowadays.

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sales driver today, regardless of

adopted energy efficient amenities,

for your particular home and market,”

demographic. After all, who doesn’t like saving money and being comfortable at home?” says Camp, who notes that adding extra insulation and sealing the home envelope are worthy investments higher in demand today.

“High-performance LED lighting is an easily accessible sustainable amenity often asked for by today’s homebuyers,” says David Bailey, who helps manage marketing for Atlanta-based Southface, a non-profit that promotes sustainable homes, offices and communities.

“Smart home technology products are also hot ticket items, such as the Nest Learning Thermostat. And access to green or community spaces, local farmers markets, and designated bike paths are other key features sought after by homeowners today.”

Real estate agent Victoria Massengale, Beverly Hills, Calif., says solar panels, grey water systems and water collection barrels are currently popular in a high-end market like hers.

However, it’s the more widely

such as Energy Star-rated windows and high-efficiency furnaces and air conditioning systems – that are most coveted today because people perceive them as money savers, notes John Oppermann, a New York City-based real estate broker who specializes in marketing green properties.

“But I think the next wave of interest coming in green real estate can tap into the potential for getting people to pay attention to how their living spaces affect them and how a green building has health benefits way beyond the impact on the planet,” Oppermann says. “For example, green buildings often provide better air and light quality and healthier building materials that don’t contain toxic substances.”

These attributes can be expensive, so it’s important to determine return on investment before committing to a home or remodel that includes green features.

“I suggest speaking with a Realtor, who can offer ideas that will be best

Massengale says.

Camp agrees.

“Homeowners staying put need to consider how long you’ll be in the home to determine whether or not the expense and disruption will be worthwhile,” Camp says. “When my seller clients are looking to make green improvements, we work backwards to figure out a target exit sales price based on recently sold comparable properties before we determine the project budget so they don’t outspend what the neighborhood can withstand.”

Another smart way to decide which green components are worth your green is to have a home energy performance audit done, a service that may be offered by your electric or gas company or private energy raters/audit experts for a fee.

“An energy rater can use software to create an energy performance report specific to your home and provide suggestions for reducing your energy costs,” Bailey says.

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Sandi riley 770-8670

$294,500

1315 n. 43rD plaCe, Mt. Vernon

$458,850

Sandi Riley 770-8670 2200 WooDriDGe aVe., Mt. Vernon

$339,950

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open House sat. & sun. 1-3 anita k. 961-7795

*EDGE OF TOWN, QUIET DEAD END STREET CLOSE TO SERVICES, SOME MT. BAKER VIEW! *3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, DEN/OFFICE/4TH BEDROOM, HARDWOOD LAMINATE FLOORS *GAS HEAT, GAS FIREPLACE, PRIVATE BACK YARD W/WOODS BEHIND!

*GORGEOUS “KASSABUILT” RESALE, BRAZILIAN CHERRY FLOORS, 3 CAR SIZE GARAGE *3 BEDROOMS, LOVELY DEN/OFFICE, HUGE “UPPER” BONUS/FAMILY ROOM *2.5 BATHS, CUSTOM CABINETRY & GRANITE “TOPS”, MASTER SUITE DOWN W/WALK IN TUB

*NEWLY REMODELED /UPGRADED HOME W/UPDATED FEATURES THROUGHOUT *NEW FLOORING, NEW STAINLESS APPLIANCES, LG. “ISLAND” W/JEN-AIRE RANGE & MORE! *4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, PRIVATE MASTER SUITE, LG. DECK, NEW DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE

2610 e. seCtion st. “little Mtn. estates” Mt. Vernon

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YOUR HOME FEATURED HERE! Call for a Current “Market appraisal” SANDI R. 770-8670

Call sanDi r. 770-8670 *”GOLDENWEST” BEAUTY IN “TOP 5” PARKS IN WASHINGTON STATE! *3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, LG. FAMILY ROOM OFF KITCHEN W/LG. ISLAND *GAS HEAT, NEWER ROOF, FLOOR COVERINGS & PAINT, NICE DECK + COVERED PATIO XXX outlook lane, “BaCus Hill” seDro WoolleY

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2601 rainBolt plaCe, Mt. Vernon

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Great Opportunity

Fannie Mae Home

#1140954 • $314,900

#1056535 • $850,000

#1151823 • $234,900

Wonderful Fannie Mae Homepath property in Oak Harbor!

3 bedroom, 2 bath 1,875 sqft. House sits on quiet 2.25 acres with detached car garage with workspace. Open floor plan features large light kitchen, ample counter space, family room, living room & dining room with built in cabinets. Large private master with full bath & huge closet! Nice laundry & mud room. Front and Back covered porches too! Don’t miss out on this great property.

Great opportunity to own small motel in middle of town. 13 rooms with 4 bedroom managers house and underground laundry with work shop and storage, new roof. All rooms have been upgraded. Tank less hot water, new security camera system.

Terrific Fannie Mae 2 Shelter Bay Home. This 1 level 1386 sqft 2 bedroom 2 bath was built in 2009 and is ready for new owners.

Home features large open living space with skylights and deck.

Nice kitchen with great counter space and light. Huge laundry room and 2 car garage. Brand new roof! New carpet throughout.

Shelter Bay neighborhood features Golf,Marina,tennis, 2 pools and a club house. Just minutes from picturesque La Conner.

Commercial Building #845167 • $749,900

Right Next to Costco $350,000

Prime Retail Space

#1009604 • $1,500 per mo.

Call sanDi r. 770-8670 *OVER 2000 SQ. FT. OF HEATED SHOP, PERFECT FOR “IN HOME” BUSINESS/HOBBIES *OVERSIZE HEATED DOUBLE GARAGE + 2ND DETACHED GARAGE, END OF RD. PRIVACY, 1 ACRE *CUSTOM BUILT 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH + DEN RAMBLER, GAS STOVE, HUGE COV. DECK, GORGEOUS! 41971 Cape Horn DriVe, ConCrete

$264,500

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*EAST OF TOWN OFF OF HIGHWAY #20, END OF ROAD PRIVACY *SURROUNDED BY MOSTLY CUSTOM HOMES, COMMUNITY WATER SHARE AVAIL. *SELECTIVE CLEARING NEEDED TO OPEN UP GREAT VALLEY & MTN. VIEWS!

*UPGRADED 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RAMBLER W/NEWER ROOF *LARGE FENCED YARD, QUIET BACK OF CUL DE SAC LOCATION *SOME HARDWOOD FLOORS, GAS HEAT, GAS FPL., R.V. PARKING!

*HUGE FINISHED SHOP/GARAGE W/ HALF BATH *OPEN PLAN 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH PLUS R.V. ROOM/DEN *LOVELY LG. YARD + ADDITIONAL LOT NEXT DOOR FOR SALE!

Excellent 5360 sqft commercial building on over 1/2 acre in Lot on busy Burlington Blvd. an terrific Mount Vernon location near schools, medical district and minutes from I-5.This 1 level building lends itself to many possible uses including multiple tenants. Interior currently configured to single use with multiple systems could easily be converted or expanded. Ample parking and storage areas.

Building in good condition and well maintained.

3,400 Sqft of Prime Retail Space on College Way located in a busy multi tenant complex, corner of College Way & Parker Way. Walking distance to the College. This space is composed of 2,600 sqft of ground floor Office/Retail open retail space w/ high ceilings, large counter/service area for multitude of uses & ready to configure to fit as well as a 900 sqft 2nd floor office/conference/ banquet/storage room & private bath. Ample parking

“Fulfilling Northwest Family Dreams” 1633652

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ANACORTES NEW HOME COMMUNITY – NOW OPEN! Limited to just 30 sites, 48º North homes are designed to be as unique as the views of Puget Sound you'll enjoy every single day.

• New homes from 2,100 to 3,600 sqft • Stunning water, mountain and ferry views • Single level daylight ramblers and 2 story homes • Starting in the mid $600’s • Pre-release underway now!

NMLS #401867

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Directions: Follow I-5 N to WA-20 W/Avon Cutoff in Burlington. Take exit 230 from I-5. Continue on WA-20 W. Take WA-20 Spur W to Oakes Ave in Anacortes. *photo is not of actual view.

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 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.

Potential development property.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS# 1085778 1508 Lindsay Loop #104, MV $245,500 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.

Call Karen Beckner, 840-9455 MLS# 1129980 14805 E. Edison Rd, Bow $394,000 Mini Farm close to Bow/Edison. Huge barn with living quarters upstairs. 3 bdrm, 2 bath farmhouse with wood fireplace in the living room, large country kitchen. This property has been a migrant camp with over 10 cabins, 2 are currently occupied & apartment is occupied.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1123792 1222 S. 11th St, MV $399,500 You know that charming Hillcrest home you’ve always wished was for sale? Well, now it is! 2,936/SF w/3 beds & 2.5 baths, & all the character you hoped it had. Oak floors in the living & dining rooms as well as 2 main floor bedrooms. Sunny, updated kitchen w/Sub Zero fridge, bar, & tile floor. Private master suite upstairs w/skylights & 3/4 bath. Fully finished basement w/family room, office, 3/4 tiled bath, huge laundry. Fenced yard. Attached garage.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1140560 330 Belmont Terrace, MV $399,500 Park like setting on .46 of an acre at the end of the street.

Classic mid-century home in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Well maintained home, dining room with bay windows looking out to private garden. 2 bay shop, 2 store rooms, attached 3 car garage plus Mother-in-Law suite. Built-ins galore for loads of storage, custom cherry wood buffet in dining room, solid wood doors, full length trolley car in the attic.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1135309 1315 Cleveland Ave, MV $404,844 Encircled with the charisma of an era when days were unhurried, discover this lovingly renovated vintage Craftsman bungalow. A rare treasure offering an enchanting mix of modern flair & old-world allure w/original box pattern fir floors, crown molding, wainscoting, period doors & brass knobs.

Bright open living; gracious kitchen w/trey ceilings, stainless & tons of storage. Main flr bed & bath; 3 beds & bath up.

Huge bsmt, great yard & detached garage; Effortless stroll to downtown & river walk.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS# 1144609

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6268 State Route 20, ANA $750,000 Peaceful 17.5 acres in highly desirable location w/opportunities for beautiful mountain & water views. Large 2,400 SF shop w/230 volt electrical service & 1,440 SF covered storage area perfect for RV & more. Concrete driveway winds thru the beautifully timbered property. Well installed on property.

Campbell Lake views.

Call April Axthelm, 661-4947 MLS# 1066676

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1144 Chestnut Loop, MV $430,000 Desirable Maxwelton plan in premier 55+ Montreaux community. Beautiful 1 level Landed Gentry home. 2 beds plus den/art studio, 2 baths & fin 2 car garage w/attic space. Spacious open concept living with H/W floors, quartz counter tops in kitchen which opens to the LR & DR plus lovely FP w/mantle.

Master gardener lives here w/lovely, private backyard, covered patio & no direct near neighbor. Large master suite w/full ba & walk-in closet.

Call Karen Beckner, 840-9455 MLS# 1152871 9674 Samish Island Rd $667,500 Incredible property! 157 ft of medium bank waterfront. Almost an acre & it includes a darling duplex. Each unit is 1 bed, 1 bath.

They have a nice shared laundry room with storage for each unit. Views from the property are amazing.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS# 804056 7800 Parker Road, SW $687,000 Private manicured park like Estate on 9.71 acres offering over 3,300 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.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS# 1118836

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20168 Okerlund Dr, MV $699,900 Great Conway location, quality custom built 5-bedroom home boasts a 4,000 SF shop, 2.9 acres & beautiful westerly view.

Wonderful great room, incredible gourmet kitchen, spacious living room, large downstairs bedroom that could be a den or large formal dining room, large master suite with views & a large bath with soaking tub & double vanity. Spacious bedrooms, large bonus room plus a sauna. Attractive Monitor Barn features racquetball/basketball court, game room & space for 4 vehicles.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS# 1151293

16708 Britt Rd, MV $995,850 Boxwood Farm is that rare combination of stately home & small acreage farm. Privately situated on fertile Skagit farmland, w/options for agricultural &/or equestrian pursuits. Horseready w/paddock, fencing, loafing shed, great barn. 240 SF greenhouse. The lovely, fully-updated Williamsburg Colonial is warm, welcoming & centers on a gourmet kitchen & sunny great room. A gracious home, designed for both comfortable daily living & expansive entertaining options.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 MLS# 924351 9263 Farm to Market Rd, Bow $1,275,000 Welcome to Carriage Hill Farm. This marquee property has sweeping farmland, bay, island, & mountain views. Minutes from historic Edison, this picturesque 4.34-acre farm features a stunning rambler w/bonus room above garage, & a show-stopping 7,000/SF barn. Beautifully appointed home has gourmet kitchen, vaulted great room that opens to screened porch, & luxurious master suite. Barn includes 1 bed apartment, loft area, 2 floors of parking space. Excellent venue for winery, car collector, weddings.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1140784

LAND 324 Sapp Road, SW $155,000 Almost 2 acres of private, developable land tucked into a beautiful setting off Sapp Road. Rare opportunity to build your dream custom home on a large lot, or could be divided into six .19 of an acre lots. City sewer, PUD water, electric at the street. Large sunny meadow ideal for gardening, edged with mature woods for privacy. Feels secluded, within the city limits, & walking distance from downtown.

Call Tahlia Honea, 333-5815 or Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1140951 12481 Persons Rd, Bow $779,000 Breathtaking 8.94 view acres featuring PUD water, power, 4 bed septic permit & completed critical area review.

Western sunsets, views of Padilla Bay, Olympics & the San Juan Islands are just a few of the magnificent features. Build your estate on one of Skagit County’s prime locations.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS# 1035765

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Elizabeth Miller 360-420-3607 George Bellos 360-708-9762 Geri Cole 360-391-1614 Harry Ota 360-708-3500 Hollie Del Vecchio 360-525-5538 Jake Koetje 360-466-8045 Jamie Yantis 360-540-5264

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Megan O’Bryan Nathan Loeb Nikki Ganske Rita Ingram Sarah Minton Shawn Danley Shelby Hagman

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601 38th Street, Anacortes $349,000 This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a warm and enveloping floor-plan with big windows for natural light and to take in the views of the bay, channel and town. Enjoy life in your conveniently located home from inside or step outside on the large deck to take it all in. Feel right at home in either the upstairs living, dining and kitchen or venture on down to the great lower level bonus room that leads right out to your carport. Don’t miss this one!

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 1151758

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Fabulous in town location for this charming 3 bedroom 1.75 bath home $748,000 405 3rd Street, Anacortes Located in the heart of the Premier Historic neighborhood of Cap Sante on Fidalgo Island, enjoy views of downtown, the Guemes Channel and the surrounding boating activity from this almost-new home. Open concept living w/gleaming wood floors combines dining space w/light and bright living room and gourmet kitchen w/butler’s pantry. Large kitchen island, high-end appliances and designer touches. Dueling masters boast elegant baths; private retreat deck w/ stunning views. Alley access to garage.

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13760 Donnell Road, Anacortes $690,000 Welcome to your secluded private retreat, bright and sunny with views that just won’t quit. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home was custom built by the owners to reflect their own island life style. The design maximizes the view from every angle, the effect is private and peaceful. Generator in the pump house conveys. Custom furnishings and accessories are negotiable. Bonus room (office) is on the main floor plus the large loft space would make an extra special office retreat. Great bird watching.

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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, 2,016 SF guest home. Private buoy located in Cook’s Cove.

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21584 Delvan Lane, Sedro Woolley $389,000 Enjoy privacy and endless views from this remarkable acreage property.

Vaulted living room ceiling and picture windows frame the panoramic views of Sauk Mountain and beyond. Features include a fully remodeled kitchen complete with granite counter tops, SS appliances and clear alder wall-to-ceiling cabinetry, oak hardwood floors, a spacious master suite and large sitting deck surrounded by fruit orchards and expansive lawns.

Minutes to I-5, shopping, restaurants and countless outdoor activities.

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4 bedrooms, 3.5 bths, 3,580 SF with recent updates to kitchen, bathrooms and carpet, 2 gas fp’s and great access to Whidbey Island and I 5. Close to Campbell Lake and Gibralter beaches. Home inc a huge living area downstairs that is plumbed for a MIL ste with own access. Very private.

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3414 F Avenue, Anacortes $420,000 This is the one you’ve been looking for. 4 bds, 2.25 bths in a wonderfully cared for and updated home in a highly desirable neighborhood. Tiled entry and new laminate flooring throughout. Formal living, vaulted ceilings, an open kitchen and a spacious bonus room. Covered deck allows year round outdoor living in your large, private back yard. Spacious master includes bath and walk-in closet. Oversized two car garage. Close to parks, trails, schools and more. Tank-less hot water. New siding in ‘07.

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13525 Mashie Street, Anacortes $60,000 Similk Beach View lot in an established neighborhood. Ready to build on with utilities in the street. Septic System is needed. Extra lot on hill behind comes with the property adding privacy with no one building behind you. Close to golf course and Similk Beach for crabbing, clamming or just enjoying the beach.

Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 1153590

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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.

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Lot 31 Holiday Blvd, Guemes Island $38,000 Beautiful, park-like lot in Holiday Hideaway neighborhood on Guemes Island. Large lot with conifers and small clearing with beautiful mixed forest with ferns. Water share with Holiday Hideaway Association. Power at the road. Wetland survey has been done. Guemes Island has a wonderful community and is only an eight minute ferry from Anacortes. A water share with Holiday Hideaway Assoc. comes with the property.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1150462

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‘App’ Protocol Question:

We’re thinking of selling our home in a few months and want to know how we are supposed to treat appliances. Do they stay with the house? Can we take them with us?

What’s the appropriate choice?

Answer:

We live in a country with a lot of regionalisms. We don’t all do things the same and when it comes to real estate what to do with the appliances is a matter of local preferences and marketplace realities.

To find out how people handle the appliance issue in your area, go to a few open houses and see whether appliances are included in

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Let’s say you offer the home for sale but you really want to take the washer and dryer.

Do you give up the offer because it is not precisely what you wanted or do you worry that if this offer falls through it may be difficult to get a replacement? What happens if the next offer is for a lower price and that the second buyer also wants the washer and dryer?

A related issue is this: does a kitchen microwave stay with the property or does it go? The usual answers are that if the microwave is built-in and attached to a wall it’s a “fixture” and stays with the property.

For details and specifics visit local open houses and ask brokers how they usually handle appliances in your market.

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

Gold Sponsor for this year’s event is HomeStreet Bank, Silver Sponsor: BYK Construction, and the Bronze Sponsor: Thrivent Financial. Landed Gentry Realty is hosting the morning brunch, and Foothills Toyota Scion is the Hole-In-One sponsor.

The tournament is open to the public and all skill levels!

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Registration is $125 per person and includes golf cart (guaranteed if registered by August 18th), a steak buffet following the tournament, prizes at every hole, and more! Sign up a foursome, or a single!

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the sale or if they’re an option. The usual choices include: 1. All appliances stay with the property.

2. None of the appliances stay with the property.

3. Some of the appliances stay with the property and some go. For example, it might be that the kitchen appliances remain while the seller takes the washer and dryer. Such neat and tidy divisions may not be realistic in your local marketplace.

When you offer a property for sale, the listing broker will have a list of the things that do and don’t come with the property. To be competitive in the local market, you will want to follow the local pattern. In effect, whatever other sellers do that’s pretty much what you will have to do also.

However, all sales are unique and individual. You may elect to offer your property in any way that you prefer. The catch is you also want to market your property in a way that will achieve a quick sale at the highest price and the best terms.

July 7, 2017

Tax Cut? Not So Fast Reform proposals may hurt middle-class homeowners, research indicates

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ax reform is a popular topic these days, with many expecting Congress to pass some sort of package that lowers tax bills for Americans across the board.

However, new estimates from the National Association of Realtors show that, under some proposals currently circulating in Washington, middle-income homeowners may actually see their taxes increase.

The study, “Impact of Tax Reform Options on Owner-Occupied Housing,” took a look a the potential effects of a tax plan based on the “Better Way for Tax Reform” or “Blueprint” proposal released last year, as well as the tax reform outline that the White House released in April.

Under these proposals, most individuals will see a tax decrease, but middle-class homeowners could

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experience a net rise in taxes due to changes in how certain deductions are calculated. Homeowners with adjusted gross incomes between $50,000 and $200,000 would see their taxes rise by an average of $815.

The study also estimates that combined tax savings from claiming the mortgage interest deduction and real estate property tax deductions would drop 82 percent between the 2018 and 2027 period.

“Tax reform and lower rates are worthy goals, but only if we can achieve them in a fiscally responsible way,” said National Association of Realtors president William E. Brown, a realtor from Alamo, Calif., and founder of Investment Properties.

“Balancing tax reform on the backs of homeowners isn’t an option.”

Although the study didn’t directly

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analyze the “Better Way for Tax Reform” plan or the recent White House outline, it examined a proposal that had many similar elements.

Several of the different reforms under discussion in Washington would work in concert to create the tax increases.

The mortgage interest deduction, which many homeowners rely on, would be eliminated, as would several other itemized deductions and personal exemptions. Eliminating deductions for state and local tax payments could also result in higher federal income taxes.

The report also found that reforms similar to those being discussed in Washington could cause home values to fall by an average of more than 10 percent in the near term. In areas with higher property taxes or state income taxes, the drop could be even greater.

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15068 nookaChamps rd.

$625,000

1 mountain view rd, mount vernon

Located just outside the MountVernon City limits, this wooded 1 acre plus lot could be a building site for a stick built, modular, or manufactured home, with plenty of room. Tract has been surveyed (LeGro and Associates) and wetlands have been delineated (Oscar Graham and Pat Bunting).

1.27 acres Priced at less than one half of property Danya Wolf tax assessment of $89,600.00 PUD water 360-708-8294 must be run in from the west; or rain water catchment system needed.

Open House Sunday July 9, 1-3pm

This house is awesome! One of a kind home in our community with extensive custom features. This truly unique home reflects the pride and workmanship of a true craftsman. Features include: 14’ vaulted ceilings in living room, 10’ceilings throughout, hardwood floors, granite counters, maple cabinets, stainless appliances, custom millwork, custom blinds within view windows on south side of home, fabulous p.a. system, fully landscaped, 20+ fruit trees, blueberries, grapes, roses, duck pond, fencing, shop. Danya Wolf MLS# 1140955 360-708-8294

Lot 18 triLLium Lane, ConCrete

xxx daisy Lane, Lake sixteen, mount vernon

15282 dewey Crest Lane

$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

Danya Wolf

$45,000

Carla Fischer

360-708-8294 360-982-0010

Yolanda Sakuma

360-421-0435

$39,000

Lovely future building site requisite on using water catchment system to obtain building permit. Power to the property. Nicely treed level tract of land with open area ready for building in the future. Paved street. Walking distance Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 to Rasar State Park! MLS #1080761

$115,000

Buildable lot with power and water.

Location counts! Close to schools, golf, lakes, Dewey Beach. Midway to Oak Harbor and Anacortes for shopping, arts & entertainment, Carla Fischer medical, and ferries. MLS #1124973 360-982-0010

17714 kingfisher Cove Lane, Big Lake

$898,900

Open House Sunday July 9, 1-3pm

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; builtin vac; rec room and bonus/storage room.

Fantastic views from choice Yolanda Sakuma Carla Fischer 360-421-0435 360-982-0010 of 3 decks! MLS #1007986

23786 kamLoop Ct., mount vernon

$150,000

Large lot in Nookachamp Hills Community.

Beautiful country setting overlooks a private lake for you to enjoy. Less than 10 minute drive to the city of Mount Vernon. All utilities are stubbed to the lot. MLS #1059504

Yolanda Sakuma

360-421-0435

Danya Wolf (owner) ....360.708.8294 Elva Hunter .................. 360.202.3086 Suzanne Jenkins ........360.941.2983 John Hunter ................. 360.202.3854 Brett Tacker ...............360.840.7931 Russ Lanker................. 360.708.1117 Sandy Everett .............360.202.3706 Shirley Bertholf ............ 360.840.1863 JoAnn Boudreau.........360.391.0746 Carla Fischer................ 360.982.0010 Celia Miller ..................360.391.6065 Yolanda Sakuma.......... 360.421.0435 Donna Kurras..............360.770.7596 Annette Johansen ....... 360.419.6711 Patricia Box (office mgr)................ 360.941.9186

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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