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MOUNTAIN HOMES ON CLIMB AS HIGH-FLYING SECOND HOMES, RETREATS P. 4

Q & A: Ask Our Broker P. 8

FEATURE HOME: 1403 ALPINE VIEW DRIVE, MOUNT VERNON

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Skagit Tradition Realty Elva Hunter 360-202-3086 and John Hunter 360-202-3854

$719,000

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Mountain homes on climb as high-flying second homes, retreats....... P. 4 Q & A: Ask our Broker.............................. P. 8 Closing time ............................................ P. 9 Classifieds.........................................P. 10-11

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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 ICE PR ED C DU RE

OPEN HOUSE SAT. SEPT. 9TH 1-3PM MAPlE AVE, 8265, lyMAN

$249,000

Dir: Hwy 20 East South on Prevedell Rd., turn Right on Main St, Right on Maple Ave This house features old country style with enclosed large back porch. Woodstove, den/office, walkin pantry, oversize closets, lots of storage. AC. On little over a half an acre. Garage and wood shed or what ever you want it to be. RV parking. MLS #1172007

Call Corinne, 202-2397

OPEN HOUSE SAT. SEPT. 9TH 12-3PM HONEySUCKlE DRIVE, 702, MOUNT VERNON

$405,000

Dir: E. on College Way, turn Right onto Waugh Rd., turn Left onto Honeysuckle Dr. to home on the R.

Desirable Hilltop are w/ views. Shy 2,000 SF, 4 BR, 2.5 Baths. On 1/3 acre, RV Parking. Terraced deck, wired for Hot Tub. Newer roof, hot water heater & flooring. Fire pit, playground equipment. MLS #1188756 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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$400,000

Desirable Thunderbird Home. 5 BR, 2.25 BA, 2,192 SF. On 0.43 acre fenced lot. Recently remodeled. Awesome views. Absolutely gorgeous backyard! MLS #1176945 Call Charlie 708-1415 or Jeanie 708-9645

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Jim Stransky 708-1681

MOUNT VERNON $459,900 Amazing home just under 1/3 acre. 4 BR, 3 BA, 2,600 SF. Kitchen with granite counters & custom cabinets. Main floor master suite w/ huge walk-in closet & bathroom. Grounds & garden must be seen to appreciate. Storage throughout. Terrific location. MLS #1154007 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

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OPEN HOUSE SUN. SEPT. 10TH 1-3PM HElMICK ROAD, 26037, SEDRO-wOOllEy $415,000 Dir: E Hwy 20 from Sedro-Woolley, Left on Helmick Road, 1.5 miles, home on the left.

Spacious Colonial 2 story. 5 bedrooms or Den/Office, 3+ baths.

Generous size formal rooms, cozy family room, master suite with 2 walk in closets. Large gently sloped yard with sport court. Rear deck. Pond.

1 + acre in tranquil wooded setting. MLS #1182122 Call Ron, 333-1045

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BOw $675,000 Custom built home. Stunning Lyptus hardwood floors and cabinetry. 3 spacious bedrooms + den. 3 car garage. Dream shop – 40 x 50, fully finished and heated. Level 1 acre lot in very convenient Bow Hill location. MLS #1107440 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

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BURlINGTON $349,000 Over 3,470 SF of possibilities await! Long time medical care building has been given an exterior face lift. Driveway leads to parking in rear, + plenty of street parking. Building is handicap accessible and all one level. Home based business possibilities are numerous. MLS #1186527 Call Mike, 540-1341

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

COMPRAR O VENDER UNA CASA JOE ECKERSON AGENTE DE BIENES RAICES (360) 333-1640 Corinne Cartwright 202-2397

Laura Kaestner 441-5099

Jennifer Ohlsen 540-0717

Joe Eckerson 333-1640

Tony Zimmermann 420-0501

Traci Erickson Property Manager 755-5555

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Bedroom sets, rocking chairs, nesting tables, swivel bar chairs, tiffany lamps, custom sofas, raven, crow, and Buddha garden art and local map coasters!!

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Feature Home From cover:

1403 ALPINE VIEW DRIVE, MOUNT VERNON

$719,000

S Skagit tradition reality 3780 e. college Way m mount vernon, Wa 360-424-0300 www.skagittraditionrealty.com w

ELVA hUNTER 360-202-3086

JOhN hUNTER 360-202-3854

The one you have been waiting for in Beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Community. Pride and workmanship in this immaculate 3358 sq.ft. 4 bed, bath & 2 half. Tile & hardwood fl, white shutters & blinds throughout. Kitchen w/granite 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/built ins. Spectacular setting on 12th Fairway, covered entertaining patio & 3 car garage. mLS #1180546

This is the Home You Dream About.

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MOUNT VERNON RAMBLER...Located in the center of MV this home has a country feel to it. Very well maintained 3 bdrm, 1.75 bath, separate family room, & cheerful gas frpl. Large deck, fenced backyard, & even a chicken coop! $309,500 #1158864

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ONE OWNER HOME…Immaculate condition on quiet street convenient to everything! Spacious living/dining room, vaulted ceilings, nice kitchen, 3 bdrms, 1.75 bath, & attached 2 car garage! Nicely landscaped with water feature in front, & fully fenced backyard. $349,900 #1180799

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COUNTRY SETTING…On 7.68 acres of level pasture ground just outside of Sedro Woolley. 5,000 + SF shop/ garage with 8 garage doors. Attached home with 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths & 2,800 SF of living space. Loads of storage & covered patio area. $675,000 #1177575

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BEAUTIFUL LA CONNER…3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home with spectacular views of Skagit Bay & beyond! Nice size kitchen & living room, tons of natural lighting, potential for MIL suite, 4 car attached garage, & great trex deck for entertaining. $559,950 #1134527

708-8392 840-4375 770-7083 661-5538

Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman Jodi Dynes Fritz Inman

202-2859 661-0145 333-7783 661-0147

SEDRO WOOLLEY…Smaller lot in town with 3 bdrm, 1.75 bath home with newer roof, vinyl windows, and hardy plank siding.

Nice 24 x 30 shop behind home with alley access, and low maintenance lot. $249,900 #1162606 Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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391-5587 661-1500 770-6013 661-4533

BIG LAKE… comfortable & private updated farmhouse on 3 beautifully wooded acres overlooking Big Lake. 3 bdrms + office, 1.75 baths, open floor plan, kitchen with abundance of storage, garden space, fruit trees, RV parking, & so much more! MUST SEE! $489,000 1164554 Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby

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CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME...On 4.69 acres this home has NEW everything! 3 bdrms, 2 baths, & nice kitchen with loads of cabinets.

Great dry storage/shop area in the full basement. Home shows pride of ownership! Move In Ready! $307,500 #1170270

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hese ranch spreads, A-frames and traditional designs are up windy dirt roads, hidden in the woods or nestled among spectacular peak views for miles. Or they’re condos, townhomes or cliff-side properties in mile-up resorts or even city suburbs.

Mountain homes have been around almost since the early settlers, but the highland properties today draw on many Americans’ outdoor urges for a vacation home, ski lodge, log cabin or retirement residence on a high ridge or in the foothills.

One of the country’s largest property brokers, United Country Real Estate, lists more than 2,150 mountain properties for sale in 24 states from California to Maine (as well as Panama, Costa Rica and Honduras) priced from $1,800 for a slice of land to $83 million for an 8,300-acre forested expanse northwest of Asheville, North Carolina.

Enclaves are for sale in the Rocky and Smoky mountain states such as Idaho and Tennessee, as well as less expected hilly places such as Maryland and Oklahoma.

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The list includes 112 houses and properties $1 million or higher, notes United Country, a national firm that specializes in rural properties and estates including mountain lands.

Sky high property seekers can crisscross the country to look for mountain deals. But many areas are known as historically popular spots for buyers from certain areas such as Charleston area and other South Carolina residents descending on the western North Carolina mountains during the summer and New England city dwellers traveling to the higher climbs of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

A few ties aren’t as naturally geographical, such as Southwestern homeowners looking almost to the Canadian border for a mountain home. “Texans love the fierce, independent spirit, wide-open space and natural beauty of Montana,” says Candy Evans, founder of high-end vacation real estate properties www.

SecondShelters.com. “The fourth largest state has long been a favored vacation home setting for folks from North Texas, made even better last

summer when American Airlines instituted daily nonstop seasonal flights to Bozeman Yellowstone Airport, the gateway to the area known as ‘Big Sky,’ from May through September – prime time to get away from triple-digit heat,” she says.

Ski resorts, too, draw vacationers for casual twists and turns down the slopes or for serious snow boarding or slaloming. In 2015, real estate information firm RealtyTrac found 18 communities all in the West that met its criteria, including proximity to an airport, jobless rate, median home price, annual home price appreciation, gross rent yield, foreclosure rate and “pure awesomeness factor.”

Top picks included posh resorts such as Aspen, Colorado, with a $920,000 median sale price and Jackson, Wyoming at $759,000, as well as lesser known communities. Huntsville, Utah, home to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain ski resorts was singled out for its second lowest $169,550 median home sale price and Bellingham, Washington, site of Mount Baker ski area, was also in the top group.

Even though mountain properties

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tend to be valuable, real estate and investment advisors warn buyers to be cautious in buying high-up properties as a second home.

On the money-management website Financial Samurai, founder Sam Dogen discloses his less-than-savvy investment experience buying a house at Lake Tahoe just after the late 2000s real estate swoon.

His tips include figuring out your future income, factoring in ups and downs; spending enough time looking over the property; running the number on multiple scenarios; getting a third opinion; talking to your neighbors; and checking sales prices for comparable sites.

“Vacation properties should be purchased primarily for lifestyle purposes only,” Dogen says. “When I bought my vacation property, I imagined a scenario where the family and close friends could go up and play.

I wanted to always feel at home when on vacation and I really do every time I go up to Lake Tahoe three hours away.

However, my purchase was a very poor economic decision if we just focus on the numbers.”

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$509,900

*ONE OF A KIND N.W. CONTEMPORARY STYLE W/LOVELY POOL + SPA! *3+ BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS, 3+ BONUS RMS. + LG. REC. RM. *DOUBLE GAR./DETACHED DOUBLE GAR. + SHOP/BONUS RM., MUCH MORE!

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*LOVELY WEST “OUTSIDE” LOT W/WOODS BEHIND, “PERGOLA” COVERED PATIO, “PARK LIKE” *3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 1850 SQ. FT., HUGE FAMILY RM., BIG GREENHOUSE/SHOP *NEWER SIDING/ROOF/GAS FURNACE/CARPETING & MORE, 55+ LIVING AT IT’S BEST!

*LOVELY “CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW” W/DESIGNER UPGRADES *PRISTINE ENGLISH GARDEN STYLE YD. W/RAISED BEDS, FULLY FENCED *COVERED FRONT & BACK PORCH, 2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS, DEN, GORGEOUS!

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1600 Alpine Crest Lp #B, MV $379,900 Spectacular townhome in the coveted Eaglemont Golf Community. Expansive, bright, entertainment style w/soaring ceilings, lustrous hardwood & white millwork.

Main w/FP crowned w/white mantel & slider leading out to full length BBQ deck. Grand kitchen w/granite, stainless & furniture style cabinets offer tons of storage. Spacious Main Floor Master w/4pc travertine bath. Upper level w/bonus, 2 bds & bath & Huge fully finished bsmt w/massive storage, superb guest bed, gorgeous bath & great patio area!

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS #1149160

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46399 Baker Loop Road, Concrete $100,000 Beautiful setting on shy acre lot in Cedar Grove Development. Enjoy the mountain views, community river front access, numerous recreational activities close by, minutes to Cascade HWY. Property includes a nice 2 bedroom single-wide home with stick-built roof. Large covered front deck and enclosed porch/mudroom. Also, large carport and 20x20 shop, RV parking and garden space.

Come and enjoy the surrounding nature.

Call Shelly Hanson, 420-2565 MLS #1186784 210 W. Woodworth St, SW $140,000 Great location in the heart of Sedro-Woolley’s central business district. Property is zoned commercial but being used as a residence with no permits. Buyer to verify any intended use with the city.

Call Nikki Ganske, 941-8999 MLS #1077932 17560 Bennett Rd, MV $254,900 One level home offering over 1,500 SF 1.75 baths, natural gas f/a heating & 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 202 Dallas Street, MV $278,000 Great investment opportunity. Beautifully maintained spacious 3 bed, 2.5 bath Cedar Heights home near trails, parks & lakes with easy access to I-5 & shopping. Pre-listing inspection conducted, updates & maintenance completed.

Priced to sell. Don’t miss this great floor plan in desirable neighborhood!

Call Karen Peirolo, 348-0480 MLS #1148922

1315 Cleveland Ave, MV $388,444 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 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 16441 Tree Frog Lane, Bow $495,000 Amazing 1+ acre Bow Hill property w/views to Samish Bay, Islands, spectacular sunsets & beyond. Enjoy gourmet dining in nearby restaurants, hiking, biking, seafood farms, State Park & exploring the town of Edison. Well & 4 bdrm septic installed. Landscaped w/a 1 bdrm accessory dwelling unit in place featuring 3/4 bath & 1/2 bath, stainless steel appliances, custom window coverings.

Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 MLS #1153779

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Totally remodeled home on nearly 22 acres with a 3,600 SF shop.

Property is zoned Natural Resource Industrial so it is a great location for a business such as a staging area for construction, portable saw mill, RV Storage, mini storage, log yard, horse arena, or other uses. Good location just off of Hwy 20.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427

MLS #1113379

13849 Trumpeter Lane, MV

$650,000

Bring your horses to this gorgeous Equestrian property with a view. This nearly 5-acre parcel features a Spane built 6 stall barn, with 10-ton hay loft, tack room, covered parking area, paddocks, & large pastures. Inside this spacious 4 bed 2 bath rambler you will find a great layout for entertaining, large kitchen overlooking the 1200 SF deck, very open floor plan with fireplace, master bed with large sitting area, walk in closet, central A/C, large laundry room, & attached 2 car garage. For more info visit SkagitValleyHomes.com

Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857

MLS #1161490

4918 Robinwood Lane, Bow

$679,900

Beautiful custom home situated on private, gated 6.25 park-like 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, stainless appliances, 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

OpEN HOusE sATuRDAY 12-2 17302 Britt Rd, MV

$1,100,000

Opportunity is knocking! Fantastic, 10.88 ac, fully fenced working farm featuring lrg 3,689 SF farm house, recently updated, new paint, barns total approx. 5,700 SF have loft storage, built in shelving & provide plenty of space for hay, feed, equipment & your critters, currently used for horses, Alpacas, Llamas & more. Well on site is working, workshop also on property for treatment of lrg animals. Too many features to list, this is a MUST see, many business/hobby options here.

Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075

MLS #1179028

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

MLS #1120386

3507 Friday Creek Rd, Burl

$685,000

Over 5,000 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.

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Call Becky Elde, 770-9427

MLS #1110821

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 16708 Britt Rd, MV 2217 S 15th, MV $298,500 Comfortable rambler in a great location. This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home boasts cathedral ceilings, open floor plan, gas fireplace in living room, den right off the entry, quiet location overlooking a pretty green belt area for added privacy. Nice deck off the dining room overlooking the yard and greenbelt. Very easy access to parks, schools, medical services and the freeway, in a quiet, well established neighborhood.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS #1185384

7800 Parker Road, SW $597,000 Private manicured park like Estate on 5 acres offering Over 3,300 SF 4 bedrooms, open floor plan, vaulted open beamed ceiling, spacious kitchen with eating bar. Two large master suites one has a lanai with views of the valley and the main floor master has 2 walk in closets & jetted tub. A private office looks over the grounds, mother-in-law w/kitchen, 3/4 bath on separate septic. Full length deck for entertaining or relax in the hot tub. Fenced pasture, barn, chicken coop, large shop, covered RV parking.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS #1118836

MLS #1066676 $995,850

Beautiful, updated 3,130/SF home on 2.5 fertile Skagit Valley acres.

Located half-way between Seattle & Vancouver, B.C. – an easy sixty minutes to either downtown, & just 4 minutes to I-5. Gracious Williamsburg Colonial style home has fabulous gourmet kitchen; spacious, sunny great room; lovely master suite. Two guest rooms, including one w/a sitting room. Formal living & dining rooms.

Dream mudroom/laundry. Property features restored barn, garden shed, greenhouse, treehouse, & more.

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

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2609 Puget Way, Anacortes $450,000 Amazing one of a kind home next to the 220 acre Washington Park in Anacortes. Enjoy endless views of the islands, ferries, and sunsets from your wrap around deck or from any of the large picture windows. This home is full of character and chances like this don’t come around often. Use as a cabin retreat, live in as is, or create your dream home in a one of a kind setting. 1900+ sq ft.

Homes sits on over 1/3 of an acre corner lot. 3 car drive through garage with outdoor covered RV/boat parking.

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3714 W 6th Street, Anacortes $335,000 Lovely rambler ready for new memories to be made.

This home features 3 bedrooms, updated 1 1/2 baths, gas fireplace, brand new carpet and roof, 1 car garage and RV/boat parking all on a generous sized lot. Step outside to entertain your guests in your fully fenced backyard with large deck and raised beds. Fabulous location to the Anacortes Community Forest Lands, Cranberry Lake, town and schools. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

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1113 10th Street, Anacortes $599,000 Beautiful newer home in the heart of Old Town! A block to restaurants, shops, library, park, beach or just relax on the covered front porch. Vaulted ceilings & open floor plan offer a spacious feel. Great kitchen w/ island, granite countertops, farmhouse sink, ss appliances & walk-in pantry. Main level master has large bathroom, walk-in closet & tile shower. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms w/ Jack & Jill bath. Perfect spot for guests & an office. Cozy courtyard in back with turf & fully fenced.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1188802

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4501 Oakes Avenue, Anacortes $350,000 Large, lovely property in great location. Water view to the east with potential for more. Small cottage home in need of TLC. Home sits on 2 building parcels. Remove home and have 2 nice building sites or remodel home and have a cute cottage on a charming, large lot. Lots of potential! Main value is in the land.

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5058 Totem Trail, Anacortes 18454 Pull and Be Damned Road, La Conner $224,900 If amazing sunsets are what your looking for this is the place. Just minutes away from the quaint town of LaConner this well designed 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home is waiting for you. Enjoy views of Skagit Bay from almost every room. Easy beach access is located right across the street. Leased Land.

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3706 Portage Lane #201, Anacortes $350,000 Immaculate! Absolutely turnkey condominium with many thoughtful details; hardwood floors in living areas, thick wall to wall carpet in bedrooms, tile kitchen and radiant heated bathroom floors. Jetted tub and walk in closet in the master. Granite tile kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances. Efficient mini split heating and air conditioning. This 3 bedroom, 2 3/4 bath, 1499 sq. ft condo is just perfect for you. Watch the sunrise over Mt Baker and the bay every morning from the balcony.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 1176767

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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

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041

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Cheryl Frazier Colleen Craig Colleen Sargent Cynthia Aanestad Debbie Macy Donna Cunningham

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Gina Davis Jack Dixon Jackie Stone Jeannine Reinig Jessica Notaro John Prosser

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Build your home in the historic and desirable Cap Sante neighborhood. Lot borders Cap Sante Park and has amazing views of Mt. Baker, Fidalgo Bay, Hat & Saddlebag Islands. Near to beach access, trails of the park, downtown Anacortes and Cap Sante Marina. Bring your house plans & build your dream home on this amazing view lot. Lot has an undivided 1/5 interest in the tide and shore lands.

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$145,000

Beautiful, gently sloping lot in Anacortes. Views to the North of Guemes Channel and San Juan Islands. All utilities in the street.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1160642

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$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.

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4910 Doon Way, Anacortes $689,000 View of bay, the Olympics, and sunsets from well-maintained 1-level, 3bd, 2bth northwest home.

Spacious open concept living, kitchen w granite counters, eating area, walk in pantry. Hardwood floors. Living room with gas fireplace, view deck. Secluded courtyard patio. Master bedroom suite with views, access to view deck, walk-in closet, master bath. Beautifully landscaped corner lot, RV parking, large 2-car attached garage. Skyline amenities-beach access, cabana, club house, tennis courts.

Rick Bennett 360.202.2630 MLS# 1188765

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Spectacular water views of serene bays and Mt. Baker from this impeccably maintained, custom built home. Private off street location, grand entry, formal and informal living areas, office plus a spacious master suite complete the main level. Upper level is perfect for guests with 2 bedrooms and bonus/rec rooms. The lower level is a complete full size MIL unit with 2nd kitchen, laundry and separate heat. Efficient home, low maintenance landscape, 3 car garage and nearby beach access.

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Question:

We’re interested in buying a home and can purchase with 20 percent down. Would it make more sense to buy with less money up front?

Answer:

There’s no rule that says you have to buy with 20 percent down if you have it but it’s a choice that lenders love. The logic is if a home is purchased with 80/20 financing, the lender has a big cushion if something goes wrong.

Example: You buy a home for $300,000 with 20 percent down, lose your job, the house is foreclosed and the property sells at auction for $260,000. That’s a loss of $40,000 but to the lender there is no loss: the property sold for

$260,000 but the property was financed with a $240,000 mortgage (80 percent of $300,000).

The $260,000 from the foreclosure sale allows the lender to be completely paid back.

Buying with 20 percent also has advantages for purchasers. You’ll owe less so the monthly mortgage payment is smaller. With 20 percent down there’s no requirement for private mortgage insurance, a big savings. If you have some credit dings a big down payment is likely to be seen as a compensating factor that will make your mortgage application more attractive.

But while lenders like financing with 20 percent down you may not. It takes a long time to save so much money, a tough job for many. According to a 2016 survey by GoBankingRates.com most of us – almost 70 percent – have less than $1,000 in savings.

In today’s world buying with 20 percent down is a luxury for most purchasers. According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2016 first-time buyers typically bought with 6 percent down while repeat purchasers were able to pay

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14 percent up-front.

As an alternative to 20 percent down you can readily finance with the FHA and 3.5 percent up-front while VA-qualified borrowers can purchase with nothing down. There are also new conforming loans with just 3 percent down.

Why would you want to purchase with less down if that means higher monthly costs and some form of mortgage insurance?

You might have a better use for the down payment money such as starting a business or paying off education debt. You might be more comfortable with cash in the bank. Having cash on hand can be important in the event of emergencies. And, while you may be able to buy with 20 percent down will you then have enough funds for closing, moving and repairs?

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Closing Time How to be prepared at the table

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nowing what to expect from the pile of closing paperwork – and how to be prepared – can make the process go a lot smoother.

For starters, plan to have all your financial ducks in a row well in advance of your closing date, says Jeremy Gulish, a realtor with Keller Williams Towne Square Realty, Morristown, New Jersey.

“With the extensive scrutiny that is now part of mortgage underwriting, I recommend that my clients have everything available to show the underwriter, short of their blood work and urinalysis,” Gulish says.

Depending on state and lender requirements, count on bringing the following forms and documents to the closing:

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•A driver’s license or state-issued picture ID • Recent tax returns and pay stubs • W-2 forms • The two most recent monthly bank statements of all your financial accounts • Proof of additional income (alimony, Social Security, rental income, etc.)

• The purchase and sale agreement and any addenda • A cashier’s check or other “good funds” check for the balance due (the total of which you’ll be notified a day or two prior to closing).

At closing, you’ll be represented by a closer for the lender who will ask you to sign a set of standard federally regulated documents, which you should receive three

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business days prior to your scheduled closing to review with your attorney.

You’ll also receive a settlement statement showing details of all charges for completing the purchase. Items like property address, loan and payment amounts, dates and names will need to be reviewed carefully. Plan for a long sitdown; most closings last approximately one hour or longer.

“Be prepared to explain any major debits, credit inquiries and financial changes that are reflected in bank accounts,” Gulish says. “It’s also critical that buyers don’t have a career change or major financial debits incurred during the closing process, as their lender may not approve their loan if their financial situation changes.”

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15068 NOOKAChAMPS RD.

$585,000 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 Danya wolf

360-708-8294

247 POLLMAN CiRCLE, LyNDEN

$310,000 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 and good size family room.

MLS# 1161590

yolanda Sakuma

360-421-0435

23786 KAMLOOP CT., MOUNT VERNON

$150,000

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.

Danya Wolf Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma MLS #1105664

1 MOUNTAiN ViEw RD, MOUNT VERNON

15282 DEwEy CREST LANE

$45,000

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.

360-708-8294 360-982-0010 360-421-0435

$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

$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

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 2996 BARRELL SPRiNGS RD., BOw

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

$565,000

Suzanne Jenkins

360-941-2983

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.

MLS#1179306

Danya Wolf

Donna Kurras

360-708-8294

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44955 KyUqUOT TRAiL #2C84, CONCRETE $35,000 xxx DAiSy LANE, LAKE SixTEEN, MOUNT VERNON $750,000 20195 E. STACKPOLE RD, MOUNT VERNON

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

3412 JUNCO PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

$80,000 20251 E. STACKPOLE RD, MOUNT VERNON

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

LOT 18 TRiLLiUM LANE, CONCRETE

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$175,000

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.

4309 GLASGOw wAy, ANACORTES $420,000

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

¿Has oido que ahora es el momento de vender? ¿No sabes por donde empezar? ¿No sabes el valor de tu casa? ¡Llamame! Puedo guiarte a traves de todo el proceso de pricipio a fin.

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

Yolanda Sakuma

360-421-0435

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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