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OPEN HOUSE SAT. SEPT. 2nd 1-3PM BurLington $269,000 Rambler on 1/3 acre. 3 Bedroom, 1 ¾ Bath, Shy 1,300 SF. Newer roof, vinyl windows, gas heat. No Flood Insurance needed. Fully fenced, RC parking. LG 2 car garage with shop. MLS #1185614 Call Charlie 708-1415 or Call Jeannie 708-9645

oak HarBor $295,000 1,544 SF rambler. New paint inside and out. New kitchen appliances. 3 Bedroom, 1.75 Bath. Large deck, wood burning fireplace, and sun room. 12,000 SF lot. MLS #1185356 Call Mike, 540-1341

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Dir: East on Hwy 20 from Sedro-Woolley, Right on Fruitdale, left on Hoehn, home on right. 3 bdrm Rambler on over ½ acre lot with mountain views. Laminate & tile flooring. Fireplace with airtight insert Fully wired & insulated detached bonus room would make great shop or craft room. Sunny lot with cherry, apple & peach trees. Plenty of room to park RV or boat. 12,000 SF lot. MLS # 1186573

Call debbie, 708-8780

BurLington $355,000 Tri-level home in Skagit Golf & Country Club. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1,700 SF. Fireplace in family room. Bay window in living room. Newer carpets throughout home. Mature landscaping. 2 car attached garage. MLS #1157150 Call wilma, 661-1631

BirdsviEw $385,000 Great covered patio off kitchen. New metal roof and flow free gutters. Flat 3 acres. 30 x 36 shop. Power gate with remote. Pasture area mostly fenced in back. 4 Bedroom. MLS #1184677 Call ivana, 770-3550

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Dir. From SR9, turn on West Big Lake Blvd, then immediately on Lake View Blvd. Big Lake view home with 2nd lot included. Unobstructed views. Open floor plan with huge windows. Gas stone fireplace, laminate & bamboo floors. Open kitchen. Jetted tub in master. Trellised deck & large private fenced back yard with patio. MLS #1097818

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

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Mount vErnon $499,900 5.6 acres. Large family room, spacious kitchen with eating bar, murphy bed, vinyl windows. Gen Trans back-up Electrical system. Sports court, covered hot tub area, barn, green house artists studio. Fruit Trees, pond with water feature, and garden area and more. Incredible landscaping. Driving range. MLS #1166023 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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BurLington $599,000 Home on Burlington Hill. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 4,440 SF. Family room with wet bar. Views from nearly every room! 2 decks. 2 car attached garage. MLS #1156143

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Feature Home From cover: 3410 Lindsay PL, Mt Vernon

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

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME…In this secluded country setting just outside of Sedro Woolley City Limits. Beautiful 23.9-acre parcel on privately maintained road. $200,000 #1183363

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MOVE IN READY…Well taken care of 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath rambler located in the heart of Burlington. Plenty of parking, room for entertaining, and loads of storage. MUST SEE! $277,500 #1169192. Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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102 acres of Designated/Classified Forest land fronting on State Route 9 North of Sedro-Woolley. Private graveled roadway & powerline easement running through property. $278,000 #1179941

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FIXER SPECIAL….This 19.5 acre parcel up Hwy 9 has manufactured 2 ACRES WITH SHOP…Level 2 acre building site with home and 6 + acres of usable pasture. The beautiful Samish River a 50 x 50 shop complete with laundry room, and office. crosses the rear of this property. $159,500 #1186422 Great location for a home business. Call for details! $250,000 #1185544 708-8392 840-4375 770-7083 661-5538

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COUNTRY CLUB…4 bdrm, 2.75 baths, & over 2,000 SF of living space! Beautiful kitchen, views of mountain/ farmlands, 3 decks, sport court, & so much more! COME SEE! $437,000 #1172360 Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby

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BAY MEADOWS BEAUTY…Plenty of room in this 1 + acre, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths home. Over 3,200 SF of living space. Country feel, yet close to town! $650,000 #1183882

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Impeccably maintained craftsman w/all the bells & whistles! Stunning open concept main-level filled w-natural light. Great room overlooking forestland w/slider to outdoor entertaining. New Electrolux appliances, updated laundry w/farmhouse sink, butcher block counters & Storage. Peaceful Master w/spa like MB. Finished lower w/full bath & slider to fenced backyard. On a quiet cul-de-sac, beautifully landscaped & close to forestlands (walking) trails. MLs# 1182668

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The Big Clean-Up Garage organizing systems offer more than one-time spring cleaning

t’s the indoor spot where you park cars or a boat; store tools, lawn equipment, golf clubs and skis; lean up bikes; and set out youngsters’ basketballs, inflatable pool gear and outdoor toys. The garage also can be a catchall place for items to take to charity, storage boxes piled up from various moves and plain old junk. Many residences are built with the walled-in bays, often opened and closed via a remote control, generally not climate controlled but protected from rain, winds and extreme temperatures. They’re included as perks in sales listings alongside a home’s bedroom total and whether it has a laundry. Yet the garage tends to invoke ambivalence among homeowners, even though they generally desire a clean uncluttered home space. The oversized concrete-floored caverns, which may prop up slick, finished rooms for mothers-in-law, teenagers or TV enthusiasts, can become littered, unappealing, closed off from even the family vehicles. Moreover, the garage typically gives way to kitchens, baths, porches and roofs in terms of most desired or necessary home improvements. Over the past 10 to 15 years, the garage has been rediscovered, like 4

finding a long lost keepsake under a pile of leaves or in a newly tilled garden. Homeowners learned that they spend a reasonable amount of time in garages -- putting together a birthday trike, packing for a vacation trip, hauling groceries from the SUV. A share of homes include garages that face to the front, so that neighbors and passersby can see right into messes if the doors are left open. The result is a developing cottage industry among specialty contractors and large scale home builders to organize and beautify garages, spending less than $10,000 in many cases to installing storage racks and drawers or lay down epoxy or similar attractive floor materials. For thousands more, they can redesign doors to look like barn entrances or other exotic styles. “People take great pride in their

homes – organizing, decorating and showing off various rooms of their house, especially on social media,” says Karl Champley, master builder and home improvement media personality. “But the garage is the forgotten room of the home and those same people who are proud of their home are embarrassed by how the garage looks,” he says in conjunction with a 2015 survey by Benton Harbor, Michigan-based Gladiator GarageWorks. Gladiator, a Whirlpool brand, describes itself as “pre-assembled and ready-to-assemble lines of modular workbenches, cabinets, wall systems, shelving, tool storage, appliances and flooring” sold through local garage dealers, retailers such as Sears and Lowe’s, and at www. GladiatorGarageWorks.com. Garage organization and storage systems are gaining traction as 92 percent of the property

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holders surveyed say their home is “somewhat or very organized,” but 30 percent are embarrassed about their garage, 74 percent keep the door shut so neighbors can’t see the clutter and 23 percent can’t fit a car in the garage. “With an average cost of a new car just above $30,000, the inability to house and protect this investment in your own garage can be an issue,” the company says. Gladiator suggests that homebuyers develop a game plan for organizing the garage by dividing the area into zones based of type of equipment or materials. A majority of people use the garage to park the car or store things, 27 percent use it for hobbies, 23 percent work on cars, 19 percent clear space for woodworking or carpentry and 13 percent use it as an exercise or sport area. The company says it has an easy-to-use online design tool available at www.gladiatorgw.com. September 1, 2017

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16823 Blodgett Rd, MV $285,000 Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on a very private 3/4 acre lot. The home features plaster cove ceilings in the large living & dining room, hardwood floors, sun room off kitchen, gas fireplace in spacious living room, 2 bedrooms & a full bath downstairs, 2 bedrooms & 3/4 bath upstairs, detached shop & 3 car carport too. Lovely covered patio, fruit trees, mature landscaping & sunset views. Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS #1175923

1508 Cleveland St, MV $129,500 Neat & tidy home near the fairgrounds, ballfields & downtown. While small in square footage this home features a living room, decent size kitchen with dining space, one bedroom, bathroom with a shower & even a laundry room. The yard has been very well maintained & is fenced. Cash only and sold as-is. Must have appt to view. Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS #1183097 W NE

16844 Allen West Rd, Bow $315,000 Great Bow home looking for new owners! This 3 bed 2 bath, 2060 SF home comes with charm & character that comes from the 1950’s. Spacious lot with plenty of gardening space if you so choose, or just a nice backyard to relax & bbq. In addition to 3 bedrooms, there is an extra room off the utility room that could be a hobby room or den. The garage has been converted to a nice shop or storage area. Built in Vacuum & all appliances stay!! Call Terri Heyntsen, 391-0938 MLS #1175154

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12812 East Lake Dr, SW

a view to the west. Breath taking sunsets, boating, fishing, and much more! Over 2 acres with marketable timber. Call George Bellos, 708-9762

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16425 Tree Frog Lane, Bow 24528 Wiseman Lane, MV

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View amazing iridescent sunsets, Samish Bay, Padilla Bay,

Beautiful one level custom home that is built to perfection

Islands, & picturesque farmlands from this 1+ acre Bow Hill lot.

offering vaulted ceilings, skylights with custom blinds,

Minutes to Burlington/Mount Vernon or Fairhaven/Bellingham.

gourmet kitchen w/granite surfaces and s/s appliances, lg.

Enjoy gourmet restaurants, hiking/biking trails, seafood farm

eating bar, open floor plan with a Lg great-room and gas

& State Park. Includes drilled well, approved septic design &

f/p. Enormous master suite with jetted tub, 2 additional

approved building permit which may be revised to fit ones

guest bedrooms, foyer w/decorative built in shelving. Extra

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lg. attached garage. Gorgeous views from a full-length deck of the fenced pastured acreage (ready for livestock) and surrounding hills. Over 33 Acres! Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075

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One of a kind. Approx. 250 ft. of waterfront on Clear Lake with

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Quiet Cove Road, Ana

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Development property in the growing Anacortes/Oak Harbor area. This 51 plus acre property has great potential for a residential development. Access from Hwy. 20, Quiet Cove Road & Yokeko Drive; utilities readily available & property features southern exposure with good potential for water

$195,000 1003 S. 16th St, MV Fantastic opportunity to restore this adorable 1940’s charmer on the hill! Outstanding commuter location. Many major items taken care of already; New windows in 2003; New gutters & downspouts installed 2009; New roof installed 2015; New furnace & hotwater heater 2016. Open living & dining, spacious kitchen, 2 beds, full bath, utility room, plus detached garage! Cash/Rehab only. Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS #1184171

views. Zoned Rural Intermediate – 2.5-acre lot size. Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 or John Prosser, 202-3891

18133 State Route 9, MV $349,000 Beautiful Big Lake 3 bedroom - detailed from top to bottom and move-in ready! Sunny-side Big Lake property features hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, granite counters, trex decking, lake views, light-filled interior spaces, custom cabinetry, AC & central vac, 1/3 acre with beautiful landscaping all in a close in location. Come see! Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 MLS #1185515

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OPEN HOUSE Sat. SEPt 2Nd, 12-3 15061 Gibralter Rd, ANA

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Incredible views from this 3 bed, 2.5 bath home in Anacortes. 2,893 SF home with 4th bedroom downstairs, large kitchen with eating space, master with jetted tub & walk in closet on main floor. Movie/family room, 2 bedrooms downstairs. Granite, walnut hardwood floors

1008 Fidalgo St, SW $245,000 One level home with a spacious floor plan, 3 bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, a separate family room with access to a full-length deck. The property has a fenced lot, attached carport in addition to a large detached 2 car garage and shop. Completely fenced back yard, room for a garden. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS #1162244 508 N. Oak St, Burl $250,000 Come see this 3+ bedroom, 2 bath 1800 SF home on a large lot with detached garage & covered parking. Kitchen with ample counter & cupboard space, gas range & SS fridge. Bonus room in the back is big, bright, & features a gas fireplace. Large master bedroom with tons of storage & attached office space/reading nook. Rear covered porch, raised garden beds, shop space & more. Call Jamie Yantis, 540-5264 MLS #1172209

227 Lilac Dr, MV $550,000 Custom estate style residence in coveted Hilltop neighborhood of Parkwood Estates! This delightful traditional design offers elegant architecture, formal living w/gas FP & large dining w/ French doors leading to covered deck. Perfect kitchen w/quartz & informal dining open to great-room w/river rock FP. Great office & Master on Main w/5pc bath & huge walk-in. Upper level w/Bonus, 2nd Master, full guest bath & 3rd bdrm. Beautiful easycare landscape w/patio & extended deck. 3 car gar, Central Air! Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS #1174875 9674 Samish Island Rd, Bow $625,000 Unusual Samish Island waterfront duplex on approx. .84 acre & 157 feet of medium bank waterfront. Newer roof, newly painted interior, mostly new windows. Outbuilding that houses the shared laundry area with utility sink & room for a freezer plus storage for each unit in the building. Pretty setting with a nice garden area & a cool brick outdoor BBQ. The water views are incredible from both the north & south. Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS #1178806

with highlight finish. Built in vac, heat pump with A/C, 50-year roof, 2 large decks facing view, wood shop & RV parking. One of a kind home. Call Brett Johnson, 661-3825

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VACANT LAND 23315 Pringle St, MV

$115,000

1+ acre building lot ready to go with your personal septic design. PUD water & power are at the street, County has issued and recorded a wetland release allowing the availability to choose your building site on this lot with in the setbacks. Recorded Lot certification, soil logs and survey. Country living yet close to amenities. Private road maintenance agreement. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075

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OPEN HOUSE 9/3 12-2Pm! 9788 Samish Island Rd, Samish Island $1,100,000 Custom beachside low bank waterfront on serene Samish Island! NW Contemporary boasts top quality construction and was designed to maximize the views and privacy. Panoramic views of Bay and islands beyond. Great Room concept with walls of windows and doors to bring the outside in. Large Family Room w- built-ins and cozy wood stove. Cook’s Kitchen with ample work space & high-end appliances. Views from almost every room. Gorgeous low-bank property on 1.34 Ac w-mature landscaping. 75’ waterfront. Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS #1176501

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13222 Rector Rd, Mt Vernon $459,000 A wonderful 2.85 acres of country living with updated homes and 384 sqft detached apt 1760 sqft and includes 640 sqft loft. Tremendous 3 bay shop double deep for 6 or more vehicles. Additional 30x20 ft storage building. Views of Padilla Bay. Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS #1184052

2210 20th Place, Anacortes $549,000 This home has just as much character on the outside as it does on the inside. With 2,936 sqft of living space & features such as crown molding, formal dining, breakfast nook looking onto views of Guemes Channel, master suite w/ soaking tub on the main & family room on the lower. Coming home never felt so good! Entertain on your large upper deck w/ ease right off your living room & kitchen or off the lower deck & out to a fully fenced backyard. Fantastic location makes this home one to see. Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS #1180180

7564 West Shore Dr, Anacortes $479,000 Serene, park-like 2.5 acre property with a northwest style, two story, 3,500 SF home on Guemes Island. Living room with access to a deck. Main level has lots of space for office, workshop and hobby room. Small barn and fenced area for horses or other animals. Garden area with fruit trees. Circular driveway lined with conifers and alders. 1/2 mile from beach. Enjoy island life with the convenience of only a 5 minute ferry from Anacortes and only 90 minutes from Seattle. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS #1111582

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3818 W 12th St, Anacortes $1,100,000 Breathtaking water views of Guemes Channel & islands! Main level living - light & open. Kitchen with high end appliances & radiant heat floor. Ocean view dining, guest suite & private office/den. Teak & Cable Rail stairway to lower level entertainment room, 2nd kitchen with wine frig. 2 BR/2BA, sauna, wine cellar & walk-out to lovely yard. Total of 4BR/4BA + office. Loads of storage & 2 car garage + shop area. A truly beautiful home with attention to detail in desirable Rock Ridge neighborhood. Jackie Stone 360.661.2247 MLS #1184799

4610 Camano Pl, Anacortes $699,000 Great views of the San Juan ferries & shipping traffic on Guemes Channel & Rosario Strait from this main lvl living home in Clearidge. Step into the lvl entry straight to the great room featuring vaulted ceilings w/ gas fireplace & doors to large deck. Enjoy plenty of storage in the beautiful kitchen & entertain in the conveniently located dining. 3 bedrooms complete the main level. Elevator to completely new lower level MIL unit w/ full kitchen, laundry, 1 bdrm, full bath, living and bonus rm. Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS #1184218

6851 Carolina St, Anacortes $390,000 Country living - 1800 sq ft home includes large master suite with 2+additional bedrooms, 2 3/4 baths, office, patio with firepit, privacy and garden space, 600 sq ft detached shop/garage, RV or boat parking all on a level 1/3 of an acre lot. Lots of room to live while enjoying the indoors or outdoors. Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS #1102118

14189 Gibralter Rd, Anacortes $625,000 Escape to the serenity of your own waterfront home with 120 feet of your own beach and tidelands! Enjoy the sunrise over the mountains while launching your kayak. Tranquil setting yet only minutes from downtown Anacortes restaurants and shops. Views of Similk Bay, Sound & Mount Baker! Open floor plan with gourmet kitchen, slate flooring. Large barn with shop and greenhouse included! See video! Configured for two bedrooms however septic system approved for one bedroom. Bob Hyde 360.661.0756 MLS #1135821

Lot 8 Rock Ridge Pkwy, Anacortes $389,000 Welcome to The Summit at Rock Ridge on coveted Fidalgo Island. Like an island above the island, Rock Ridge offers unsurpassed views of the legendary San Juans in a community of premier Strandberg homes. Capture the beauty of painters light on the water and relax in the refreshing ocean breezes. Minutes from town and the pristine, lush forestlands. These building lots are one-of-a kind, perched at the highest build-able point in Anacortes. Colleen Criag 360.770.9638 MLS #1129829

5878 Lervick Ave, Anacortes $650,000 100 feet of spectacular, no bank waterfront on the West side of Guemes Island on a small country road. Charming beach cabin with views of Cypress and the Cone Islands, Sinclair and the San Juan Islands. Level lot with a lawn to the beach. Great location for a moorage buoy. Enjoy watching the island sunsets from the patio and walking the beach. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS #1182543

Lot 10 Rock Ridge Pkwy, Anacortes $319,000 Welcome to The Summit at Rock Ridge on coveted Fidalgo Island. Like an island above the island, Rock Ridge offers unsurpassed views of the legendary San Juans in a community of premier Strandberg homes. Capture the beauty of painters light on the water and relax in the refreshing ocean breezes. Minutes from town and the pristine, lush forestlands. These building lots are one-of-a kind, perched at the highest build-able point in Anacortes. Colleen Criag 360.770.9638 MLS #1129835

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OPEN HOUSE 9/2 1-3Pm! 20385 Lafayette Rd, Burlington $298,000 Come home to this historic Burlington farmhouse. Conveniently located just outside of the city limits but close to shopping, parks and I-5. Lovingly restored inside and out with many recent updates such as new furnace, hot water heater and siding. Plenty of room to move around with the extra large rec-room downstairs and office/den. The beautiful outdoor space is very private with lush landscaping, an art studio and front & back decks. Rebecca Chamberlain 360.421.5021 MLS #1181382

1600 Sarah St, Mt Vernon $339,500 Super location with easy freeway access on this great 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located in the desirable neighborhood of Blackburn Ridge. Close to schools, shopping and parks this home has a wonderful layout and some beautiful upgrades that include granite countertops, new hickory hardwood floors and exterior paint. This home sits on a large corner lot with easy landscaping. The 3 car garage has room for all your toys and hobbies and extra parking on the side for your RV. Rebecca Chamberlain 360.421.5021 MLS #1155150

5058 Totem Trail, Anacortes $218,000 This beautiful large view lot is located on the desirable Western side of Guemes Island. Enjoy stunning views of Cypress Island and the Bellingham Channel. The lot is cleared & gently sloping. Power is at the property and there is a water hook up with Potlatch Community Water Co. There is already a small tool shed on the property for storing your tools while you build your dream get-away. This property includes an undivided interest in the beach tidelands with two accesses to West beach. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS #1186523

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Avoid FHA? Question:

Our lender says we should avoid FHA financing and instead go with a conventional loan and private mortgage insurance. The two advantages are a smaller down payment requirement and the ability to cancel mortgage insurance. Is she right?

Answer:

Ask a loan officer to create table with three 30-year mortgage options – FHA, conventional with mortgage insurance and conventional without mortgage insurance. For each option look at the minimum required credit score, maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI), required down payment, interest rate, annual percentage rate (APR), monthly payment, and total cash required at closing. What you likely will see is the conventional loan without mortgage insurance has the highest rate – but the lowest monthly payment.

Why? The rate is higher because the lender is self-insuring the loan so there is no separate cost for mortgage insurance. The result is often cheaper than financing with a separate monthly insurance expense. Second, the right to cancel mortgage insurance is simply irrelevant for most borrowers. Mortgage insurance is a cost, so naturally borrowers want to end it as quickly as possible. Under the Homeowners Protection Act lenders must cancel mortgage insurance in most cases when the loan balance falls to 78 percent of the original debt. Also, you can ask lenders to cancel once the balance falls to 80 percent of the original balance. With the FHA the situation is different. It used to allow borrowers to cancel the annual mortgage insurance premium (annual MIP) in as little as five years if the loan balance had been reduced to 78 percent of the original debt. However, in 2013 it changed the rules to say that the MIP would remain in place for the life of the loan for borrowers who financed with less than 10 percent down – meaning virtually all FHA borrowers.

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As a borrower you likely don’t care when mortgage insurance can be canceled. The reason is that most loans never reach a point where they are sufficiently reduced to qualify for cancellation. For example, according to Freddie Mac the typical mortgage was refinanced after 7.6 years in the first quarter of 2017, however, in previous quarters loans have been refinanced on average after four and five years. The National Association of Realtors says homes are usually sold within 10 years. The bottom line: Have lenders prepare a comparison chart so you can see the result of various FHA and conventional choices. And if someone mentions canceling mortgage insurance understand that you will most likely refinance or sell the property long before cancellation becomes a real option.

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4 Home Shopping Tips Here’s how to stay focused while on the house hunt

t’s not easy to be sure-footed through every step, especially for first-time buyers. But experts can provide guidance on navigating the twisting path, ending at the right new home for you: 1. Meet Lenders This is not the fun part. Most real estate agents insist buyers get “pre-qualified” – meaning lenders estimate the amount of mortgage a buyer is eligible for – before visiting properties. “There is no sense in looking … if you haven’t validated what price range you should be shopping in,” explains Cara Ameer, a broker-associate with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Even a preliminary discussion of how much your down payment will be, your credit and debt picture and other financing factors involves a host of decisions. 2. Prioritize Preferences What do really want in a home? Probably lots, like being in a great school district, having a shorter September 1, 2017

commute to work, or huge closets. Wish lists differ, with some putting a priority on items others don’t even rank, such as the quality of cell phone service in a condo, notes Jim D’Amico, owner of Century 21 North Shore in Boston. Analyze your priorities carefully. If an item you’re ranking highly, for instance, is dependent on other future event, it could be a mistake to choose primarily on that priority. If you buy a home that’s smaller than you want but choose it because of the school district, and then decide to send your son to a private school, you could regret your choice. 3. Go Under the Microscope When browsing online, buyers typically view a shot of the front exterior first, says Michael Seiler, a professor of real estate and finance at The College of William and Mary. “Only if they like it will they read the property description,” he adds. But the photos can be misleading, warns Seiler. “Don’t fall in love with a home on the internet. There’s no substitution for a personal visit.”

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When you’re interested, go back at different times of the day, and on a weekend and weekday, Ameer says. Then leave no door or drawer unturned, checking space in closets and cabinets. Then walk both the inside and outside, noting conditions down to any scuffs on moldings. 4. Find ‘The One’ It will be a mix of practical reasons and intangible, emotional factors that come together on a particular property, giving you the sense that a particular property is right for you, Lee says. Beware, though, that sometimes the most “practical” choice is not the best in the long term,. Experts warn not to over-spend, however some consumers shy away from appealing features – anything from more square footage to a lavish landscaping – because they feel guilty about the indulgence. Checking with a financial adviser on the expenditure might provide a clearer view of what’s practical and most appealing. 9

1403 ALpINE VIEW DRIVE, MOUNT VERNON E Ag

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247 pOLLMAN CIRCLE, LyNDEN

$719,000

The one you have been waiting for in Beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Community. Pride and workmanship in this immaculate 3358 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bath & 2half. Tile & hardwood fl, white shutters & blinds throughout. Kitchen w/granites appl., 5 burner gas stove. Great room w/soaring book shelf & gas fireplace, wet bar w/fridge and sink. Lg dining, spacious master w/en suite Jacuzzi tub, lg walk-in shower, closet w/builtins. Spectacular setting on 12th Fairway, covered entertaining patio Elva Hunter John Hunter & 3 car garage. MLS#: 1180546 360-202-3086 360-202-3854

$310,000 2996 BARRELL SpRINGS RD., BOW

Move-in ready 4 bed/2 bath split entry with loads of potential! This home offers upstairs master bedroom w/bath; plus 2nd bedroom. Open kitchen, dining & living room; sliding door onto deck to enjoy the backyard and your raised garden beds. Downstairs is bedroom 3 & 4, your second full bathroom; your laundry room Yolanda Sakuma and good size family room. MLS# 1161590 360-421-0435

Turn key 27 AC parcel building permit in hand for a one story 2573 sq. ft. 3 bed/2.5 BA home. Well approved and currently in use. Outbuildings include: 320 sq. ft. with laundry rm, the other is 200 sq. ft. Great private parcel - 15 minute to B’Ham, 15 min to Mt. Vernon. Zoning 10 AC min. Power and meter to building site. MLS#: 1179486

304 N. 30TH ST., MOUNT VERNON $2,100 pER MONTH

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Donna Kurras

Like New! Owner has just finished remodel & upgrades. Efficient gas heat & hot water home features new Sandy Everett main-level laminate flooring, 360-202-3706 spacious rooms & huge deck, fenced backyard. 2 car garage, near Bakerview Park & schools. Lawn svc incl in rent. No pets. Non-refundable $53 application/background check fee for each potential Tenant 18+ years of age.

Harvest ready soon! Bring your canning jars or pie crusts! Park like setting w/10 apple varieties, 4 cherries; 3 plum trees & kiwi. Herb garden space. Vintage oak flooring in living, dining & master. Interior freshly painted; exterior being painted; changed electric from fuse to breakers also new electric throughout back of house. Recent updates kitchen; utility room; bathroom plumbing & flooring; water heater; gas fireplace; ceiling fan; roof recently silver sealed. Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 Lots of parking! Just minutes from I-5. MLS#: 1098214

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. Danya Wolf Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma MLS #1105664

Property is across the street from 20196 Stackpole Road. Water has been obtained for livestock, from ditch. Fenced. Open Space Farm and Ag. SUBJECT TO buyer(s) assuming Open Space Taxation. Drainage and Irrigation District #17 and Dike District #3 over lap this area. Use of DistrictWater is determined through application to Dike District 17. Danya Wolf MLS #873228 360-708-8294

1 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, MOUNT VERNON

15282 DEWEy CREST LANE

23786 KAMLOOp CT., MOUNT VERNON

Located just outside the Mount Vernon 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 tax assessment of $89,600.00 PUD water must Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 be run in from the west; or rain water catchment system needed.

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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

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Fenced for livestock.Water obtained from ditch along easterly line of prop. Prelim. work done for lot certification. Wonderful views from this farm and agricultural Open Space acreage w/ Barn/stable.Includesthreetaxparcelnumbers: 17.42 (P16305) acres plus 2.10 acres (P16302) plus 2.01 acres (P16273) totals 21.53 acres. Use of District Water is determined through Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 application to Dike District 17.

$80,000 15068 NOOKACHAMpS RD.

Imaginevacationinginthisgorgeousspot,waking up to a cup of coffee and quiet moments looking out over the water below or the mountains in the background. This gated community offers year-round fishing (no permit needed), swimming pool, community beach, boating, hiking, other sports & activities, or just plain relaxing and enjoying nature to its fullest! Create Shirley Bertholf the vacation experience YOU desire, available 360-840-1863 when YOU want and need it! MLS#: 1176116

$45,000

Suzanne Jenkins

$205,000 20251 E. STACKpOLE RD, MOUNT VERNON

44955 KyUqUOT TRAIL #2C84, CONCRETE $35,000 xxx DAISy LANE, LAKE SIxTEEN, MOUNT VERNON $750,000 20195 E. STACKpOLE RD, MOUNT VERNON

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$359,900

3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Rambler with wrap around deck and fenced yard. Large Office/Den. Lots of cabinets. Enjoy the quiet in the large back yard. Master bedroom has slider to deck and access to hot tub. MLS#: 1183287

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$565,000 2125 GUNN RD, MOUNT VERNON

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3412 JUNCO pLACE, MOUNT VERNON

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. MLS# 1140955

1115 S 13TH STREET, MOUNT VERNON $299,900

Top location! 4 bed/2 bath home with updated kitchen; beautiful addition with tile floors and natural gas free standing stove. Detached one car garage with shop space; covered patio and chain link fenced area perfect for children or pets. Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 MLS#1179306

$585,000 4309 GLASGOW WAy, ANACORTES $420,000

Danya Wolf

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Beautiful Water VIEW! 3 Bdrm, 2.25 Ba, tri-level in lovely Clearidge neighborhood with terraced front yard complete with large RV parking space. Spacious home has an attached 2 car garage and large, level backyard. Back sliding door off dining room, opens to a greenhouse patio bringing the outdoors into your Sandy Everett living area. Open kitchen and appliances all stay! 360-202-3706 Buyer to verify lot size. MLS #1169855 $420,000

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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. Yolanda Sakuma 360-421-0435 MLS #1059504

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