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SETTING THE STAGE P. 4

Q & A: Ask Our Broker P. 9

PROJECTS FOR A PERFECT NEXT SUMMER P. 9

202 Dallas st, Mount Vernon WInDerMere/sKaGIt ValleY Karen PeIrolo

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2025 Riverside Drive, Suite D Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 755-9596 ED UC ED R ICE PR

OPEN HOUSE SAT. SEPT. 16TH 1-4PM TiMBERRidgE LaNE, 5220, MOUNT VERNON

$299,800

Dir: I-5 Exit 538, east on College Way, R on Skagit Highlands Pkwy, L on Monarch Blvd, L on Timberridge Ln Spacious Corner Lot. Shy 2000 SF 3 BR/2.5 Baths. Beautifully Landscaped w/Fully Fenced Backyard. High Tech Security System, wired for surround sound. Tons of storage.

MLS #1190830

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$159,000

Convenient location near schools & downtown.

Shy 800 SF, 2 BD/.75 Baths. Hardwood Floor in Living Room. Alley Parking. Fenced Yard. MLS #1176739

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MOUNT VERNON $179,500 Condo in The Ridge. Desirable 55+ Secure Complex.

2 BR, 1 3/4 Bath, all appliances included. Radiant heat, Gas Fireplace. Granite on eating bar, new paint. Secure basement garage. MLS #1161429 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

SEdRO WOOLLEy

Call ivana, 770-3550

Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

MOUNT VERNON $369,900 Big Lake view home with 2 Lots. 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

SEdRO-WOOLLEy $415,000 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

LakE STEVENS $529,500 Very private home in gated community on 5 acres. Near equestrian area with trails. Over 2500 SF with 4 BR & 2.5 BA. Master features walk in closet & large bath. Huge rec room with wood stove. Real wood floors. Great parking & room for RV parking. Beautiful landscaping. MLS #1187179 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Nice little home just needs a little TLC. 834 Sq. Ft. 2 BD/1 Bath. Covered patio. Shop w/ alley access.

New wall gas heater. MLS #1189696

BURLiNgTON $299,000 Lg. Home w/ 2 Master BR’s. 2,054 sq. ft., 4 BR, 3.5 Bath.

Sep. entrance to Lg. Fam. Rm. Slider to covered patio.

Attached 2 car garage. Priced below $307K assessment.

MLS #1191240

BURLiNgTON $325,000 Extremely Well Built 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bath rambler w/ over 2200 square feet. Spacious family, living and dining rooms. True 2 car garage with RV pad. Bayview schools with nearby drop off. Truly a gardener’s Dream with extensive plantings of herbs, veggies and fruit, serving as a natural habitat for wildlife. Storage galore. MLS #1176063 Call debbie, 708-8780

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Huge one level handicap accessible building ready for your interior remodel. Plan available for 2544 square foot home with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 3 offices plus an 840 square foot mother in law unit. Home based business opportunities are numerous. MLS #1186527

Call Mike, 540-1341

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

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Feature Home From cover: 202 DALLAS ST, MV

$278,000 Windermere/Skagit valley 1030 e college Way mount vernon, Wa 360-424-4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

Karen Peirolo 360-348-0480

Great investment opportunity.

Excellent long-term renters through October, 2018. Beautifully maintained spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cedar Heights home near trails, parks and lakes with easy access to I-5 and shopping.

Pre-listing inspection conducted, updates and maintenance completed. Priced to sell. Don’t miss this great floor plan in desirable neighborhood!

Call Karen Peirolo, 360-348-0480 #1148922

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SEDRO WOOLLEY…Fixer manufactured home on 19.5-acre parcel, rear 13 acres is in a conservation easement, 6 + acres of useable pasture around the house. $159,500 #1186422

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DEAD END STREET…2 bdrm, 1 bath home and over 1,600 SF of living space. Brick frpl, lots of storage, bonus room, & even a detached garage/shop. $299,900 #1179646

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EXCELLENT LOCATION…This Classic Farmhouse is very well maintained & is located on 9.44 acres of fertile farmland. 4bdrm, 1.75 baths, frpl, & lots of outbuildings. $469,500 #1139097

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2+ ACRES…With 900 Eastern walnut trees between 15-40 yrs. old. Property is surrounded with Poplar trees, and there is a private drive. Close to tulip fields & birding hotspots. $150,000 #1121694

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BIG LAKE…16 vacant lots available in the Nookachamp Hills. All lots are large with public sewer, water, & natural gas available. Some lots overlook Otter Pond. Lots of walking trails to enjoy too! $89,000-$145,000 #746434-746650 Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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SPACIOUS RAMBLER… Well maintained with nearly 1,800 SF of living space. 3bdrm, 1.75 bath, separate family room, large deck w/fully fenced backyard, and even a 16’ x 20’ detached building. Located in a nicely wooded area in central Mt. Vernon. MUST SEE! $309,500 #1158864 Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby

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EDGE OF TOWN…Just outside of Sedro Woolley city limits sits this beautifully wooded 20 acres. Potential to subdivide, ingress & egress easement with road running thru center of property. $229,000 #1154505

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rospective homebuyers touring a vacant house, or residence shown “as is” with a lived-in appearance might find it hard to imagine how the property would look with their own stuff.

That’s why sellers and agents often stage homes in an open and organized way to allow viewers to grasp designs and features, and consider how their furniture and belongings would fit in.

A recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) backs up the importance of home staging.

Notably, 62 percent of sellers’ agents say staging a home decreases the amount of time the listing spends on the market. The finding is one of a host of discoveries in the NAR’s “2017 Profile of Home Staging” released earlier this summer.

“Realtors know how important it is for buyers to be able to picture themselves living in a home and staging a home makes that process much easier for potential buyers,” says William E. Brown, 2017 NAR president.

For the study, NAR randomly sampled 53,760 active Realtor members in the spring in an online survey. The response rate was 3.5 percent.

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to pay for it, staging can be the extra step sellers take to help sell their home more quickly and for a higher dollar value,” says Brown, a Realtor from Alamo, California, and founder of Investment Properties.

The Realtors association report, in its second version, notes that 39 percent of seller agents believe home staging greatly decreases the time a home’s on the market and 23 percent say it slightly decreases the wait time. Conversely, 16 percent of agents contend that staging either greatly or slightly increases a home’s time on the market, while 8 percent believe there’s no impact.

From the shoppers’ perspective, 77 percent of buyers’ agents agree that staging a home makes it easier for buyers to visualize the property as their future home. At the same time, 40 percent are more willing to walk through a staged home they first saw online.

Still, 38 percent of buyers’ agents said that staging positively affects a home’s value if the home is decorated to the buyer’s taste. According to the NAR, the

idea that shoppers personalize homes’ looks means that a property’s staging should be designed to appeal to the largest number of potential buyers.

Staging has an impact on “most” buyers, 49 percent of buyers’ agents concur. Another 48 percent believe staging effects some buyers’ opinions, but not always. Just 4 percent conclude it has no impact on buyers.

Among other findings: n Realtors representing both buyers and sellers agreed the living room is the most important room in a home to stage followed by the master bedroom, kitchen and yard or outdoor space. The guest bedroom is considered the least critical to mock up. n Staging a home increases its dollar value by 1 to 5 percent, close to one third of buyers’ agents say. One in four buyers’ agents believe it has no impact on price, but 13 percent contend that staging increases the dollar value 6 to 10 percent. Just 1 percent of buyers’ agents believe staging would knock down the price.

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Sellers’ agents are even more bullish, with 29 percent reporting a 1 to 5 percent dollar-value increase on what’s offered by buyers, 21 percent seeing an 8 to 10 percent increase and 5 percent eyeing increase of 11 to 15 percent.

No sellers’ agents foresee a negative impact. n Overall, 38 percent of sellers’ agents say they would stage all homes before listing them, 14 percent would only stage properties that are difficult to sell and 7 percent would only stage homes in higher price brackets. Another 37 percent say they they do not stage homes before listing them but believe that sellers de-clutter their homes and fix property faults. n One in four sellers pay for the home’s listing when staging is involved, 21 percent of sellers’ agents would kick in the money to stage the home and 14 percent of agents would offer home staging services to sellers.

Outside of staging, agents list certain home improvement projects as their top recommendations for sellers.

Notably, 93 percent support ridding the home of clutter, 89 percent recommend a home cleaning and 81 percent favor carpet cleaning. Other suggested projects are depersonalizing the home, removing pets during showings and making minor repairs.

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Lake McMurray #1184521 • $829,999

Spectacular Lakeside Estates Home with sweeping lake & mountain views on gated & fenced 2.6 acres. Like New! Features Hardwood, Tile throughout, Granite & Stainless kitchen, Hi-Tech wiring with 16 separate control panels & 44 speakers, Home Theater, 1,900 sqft covered decks for outdoor living, oversized 950 sqft 3 car, large master w/5 piece bath, 2 extra finished rooms could used as bedrooms, 4 full baths, security system, fireplace, genset, deeded lake access Too much to list, check out the virtual tour!

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1312 15th Street, MV $269,500 Move-in ready 3 bed, 1.5 bath rambler near Hillcrest Park.

Convenient location is near shopping, hospital/medical, Downtown, & easy I-5 access. Beautiful & private back yard is fully fenced, with large patio, mature trees, & a big garden/storage shed. Updated flooring throughout the home, including ‘wide plank’ easy-care flooring in the living area. Fireplace insert. Spacious kitchen & dining area with lots of storage. Kitchen includes all appliances.

Updated bathrooms.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS #1163361

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914 Nelson Street, Sedro Woolley $205,000 This 1940, quaint, cottage-style home sits in the heart of Sedro-Woolley on a large duplex lot. Many updates such as: roof, permitted electrical, exterior paint, free standing gas heater, dual pane windows, insulation & more. Kitchen has a vintage feel, complete with a cute breakfast nook. Bedroom has exterior single french door with side lights which leads to patio & back yard. Two built-in dresser storage areas are reminiscent of the time period. Fireplace adds warmth to an already cozy home.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427.

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603 Shiloh Lane, Sedro Woolley $339,500 Incredible home, nice neighborhood! 2844 sq ft, large spacious 4bed, 3 bath home with open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, formal living and dining areas, two master suites 1 at each at end of home. Outside- large fenced back and side yard with fruit trees, patio, heat pump (with air conditioning), circular driveway, amazing mountain views and located out of floodplain.

Call Bette Thompson, 840-5109.

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9448 Claybrook Road, Sedro Woolley $239,900 Cute 2 bedroom home situated in a quiet established neighborhood within walking distance to town. New roof, RV Parking, Lg. Lot, variety of fruit trees, outbuilding and shop area. Property is in the county and boarders the city limits. PUD water, natural gas and septic system.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS #1190644 NE

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107 Water Street, Hamilton $247,500 A fully updated 1910 farmhouse w/4 bed & 1.5 baths. Open floor concept & large eat-in kitchen w/newer stainless steel appliances. Fully remodeled downstairs bathroom & added upstairs half bath. Home nestled within the foothills of the cascades, across the street from boat launch & provides excellent views. Lots of storage in & out. Newer electrical, flooring, paint, plumbing, raised foundation, siding, and metal roof. Awesome back deck for entertaining and enclosed/insulated front porch.

Call Cory Kiehn, 441-1760 MLS #1186393

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952 Homestead Drive, Burlington $374,998 What a great floor plan! This beautiful 5 bedrm Homestead Home features a main floor master w/tub & separate shower, walk-in-closet.

Open kitchen w/new stainless range, dishwasher, & microwave.

Large dining area w/access to back yard. Two main floor living areas.

Upstairs has HUGE bonus room, 4 generously-sized bedrooms, full bath. Wide plank laminate throughout. Three car garage, fresh exterior paint, charming covered front porch. Great neighborhood w/private park. Close to schools, shopping.

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

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OPEN HOUSE SAT, SEPT. 16TH, 1-3 1279 Maralee Lane, Bellingham $348,500 Comfortable living one level home in desirable Bellaire Estates just minutes to I-5, shopping, Bellingham & Ferndale. Inside awaits a large living area w/gas fireplace & vaulted ceiling.

Spacious dining area with perfect size kitchen offers all appliances, plenty of counter & storage space. Sun room & work shop to enjoy your hobbies. Good sized master bedroom with full bath, two guest bedrooms, 2nd full bath. Fantastic fenced yard offering garden space, shed, patio, and RV parking.

Call Shelly Hanson, 420-2565 MLS #1191757

18258 Peregrine Lane, MV $799,995 Stunning Cascade Ridge home w/solar, this beautiful Soto McNett-design embraces outdoor living & west-facing views from every room. Custom millwork in cherry, walnut, & maple lends warmth to living areas. Floor plan is the perfect marriage of open concept & entertaining spaces.

Spacious gourmet kitchen opens to comfortable informal living areas, steps to more formal dining & living rms.

True master retreat occupies top floor & includes 2 walk-in-closets. Thoughtful design w/tons of storage.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS #1179791 13240 Buchanan Lane, MV $1,200,000 Two homes + SHOP! Private 5.56 view acres w/space for everything. Main home has 4225 SF w/3 beds, 2.5 baths, plus 2 offices, & huge bonus room over 3-car garage.

Gourmet kitchen w/HW floors, 2 pantries, big breakfast bar, granite, dbl oven. Great rm, wet bar, patio. Spacious master retreat w/2 w-i-c, Italian tile bath, 2nd laundry, balcony. Second 970sf house w/own address, attch’d garage, 2beds, 1.75baths, vaulted living, covered patio.

Outbldgs + 2200/sf SHOP w/3 overhead doors, ‘club house’ above.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS #1172234

24166 Nookachamp Hills Dr, MV $509,000 Brand-new! 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Nookachamp Hills home, quiet lot that backs up to greenbelt. High-end ‘luxury vinyl’ plank flooring throughout the main floor: Office, formal dining rooms, spacious kitchen/great room area. Gourmet kitchen w/slab granite, large island, pantry, ss appls. Big laundry/mudroom.

Master suite w/huge bathroom & walk-in-closet. 3 guest rooms PLUS a bonus room. Attached garage.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS #1179184

OPEN HOUSE SAT, SEPT. 16TH, 11-1 13775 Bradshaw Rd, MV $349,900 What an opportunity, Original owner of 60 years! Solid built-block home in West Mount Vernon farmlands; surrounded by crops & beautiful views of the Skagit Valley. Main level boasts a generous Living-Dining-Kitchen with original hardwood floors, amazingly bright & open, 2 bedrooms including Master, plus a hobby rm with stairs to upper floor. Large Bonus up w/ Bed 3 & wrap-around deck to capture the Mt. Baker View. Attached 2-car has 1/2 bath, & shop behind. Garden beds ready for Fall planting!

For more info visit SkagitValleyHomes.com Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 MLS #1172622

997 Chestnut Loop, MV $543,000 Spectacular 3 bdrm plus Den residence in the Premier 55+ community of Montreaux; providing majestic Mt. Baker & Cultus Mtn views! Expansive open design with No Steps throughout main. Spacious living & dining; grand kitchen w/granite, oversized breakfast bar & an amazing amount of storage. Main Level Master w/4pc bath, custom vanity & walk-in that will amaze! Upper level offers bonus room, skylights, guest beds & full bath. Enjoy AC, covered back patio +oversized deep garage & maintained yards.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS #1169184

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4303 St Marys Dr, Anacortes $369,000 Quiet neighborhood with private backyard. This three bedroom, two and a half bath home is ready for your updates. Incredible pride of ownership shows inside and out. Great natural light, large living room, family room, and eat-in kitchen. Garage has built-ins for all your hobbies.

Entertain on the freshly painted deck off the dining room.

Well maintained and waiting for your personal touch!

Christine Cleland-McGrath 360.708.0267 MLS #1187715

park. Spacious kitchen opens to dining, living room with gas log fireplace, & music room or formal dining room. Separate den/office. Upstairs family room,

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4118 Ellisport Pl, Anacortes $1,250,000 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.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS #1101630

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11689 Rocky Rd, Anacortes $450,000 Feel at one with nature in this comfortable home with an abundance of natural light streaming in. Relax on the great deck w/ the afternoon sunlight or entertain from the front living rm w/ vaulted ceilings & open kitchen.

Delight in a lovely master with access to deck & walk-thru closet to full master bath. Use the upstairs loft flex rm as a yoga or artist studio complete w/ large storage closet. Lower level features 2 bedrms, 3/4 bath, laundry, storage rm & easy access to wrap-around driveway.

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Just 2 miles to Skagit Valley College & about 4 miles to I-5.

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MLS #1191415 1 Tract Leadbetter’s Sinclair, Anacortes $300,000 Spectacular, no bank waterfront property with an 848 SF home on Sinclair Island. This custom home has a vaulted ceiling with a wall of windows in the great room.

Enjoy the amazing views of Cypress, the Cone Islands and the Bellingham Channel from the large deck.

Walk on a your own path to a beautiful, sandy beach.

Moorage buoy included. Sinclair Island is a non-ferry serviced island. It is approximately a 20 minute boat ride by private boat or water taxi from Anacortes.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS #1186613

14189 Gibralter Rd, Anacortes $600,000 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!

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4122 Clyde, Anacortes $350,000 Move in ready tri-level on large skyline lot just across from the community forest land trails! Quiet neighborhood with all of the skyline amenities. Bright, open floor plan, with cozy wood burning fireplace.

Plus fully fenced back yard, large front yard just waiting for your landscaping ideas, plus a work bench in the garage. What more could you ask for?

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS #1100324

14547 Gibralter Rd, Anacortes $875,000 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.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS #1156335

Seaview Wy, Anacortes $125,000 Build Your view dream home in desirable Seaview.

Extra large lot is cleared and ready to build. Views of the San Juans and beyond. lot is part of Del Mar Community water & Association, which has boat moorage and access to 2 community beaches.

Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS #604279 2718 & 2719 Geer Lane, Anacortes $155,000 Located at the near tip of Fidalgo Island and only moments from Anacortes’ beloved Washington park.

8,276 sqft lot with gorgeous view, nestled on a cozy cul-de-sac in “The Woods at Sunset Cove” and build ready with all utilities on the property.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS #1048918 6015 Pacific Ave, Anacortes $170,000 Breath taking views, located at the near tip of Fidalgo Island and only moments from Anacortes’ beloved Washington Park. 8,276 sqft lot is nestled in “The Woods at Sunset Cove” and build ready with all utilities on the property.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS #1048957

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Extra Results Question:

Our mortgage payment is $1,412 a month.

We would like to make a larger payment so we can pay down the loan more quickly but do we need some sort of formal repayment agreement such as a bi-weekly contract? Is it possible to simply send the lender a check for $1,500 monthly, an amount we can afford?

Answer:

An extra $88 a month can make a big difference. Imagine that you borrow $150,000 at 4 percent interest. The monthly payment over 30 years will be $716.12 for principal and interest. If you made an extra $88 payment every month – a total of $804.12 toward the loan – the mortgage would be paid

off in a little more than 24 years. Since few loans are held to term, the likely impact is that when you sell the property, you will simply owe less to the lender and as a result will get a bigger check at closing.

In the past lenders discouraged prepayments with huge penalties. Today, however, they generally favor prepayments because the smaller the debt, the less risk to the lender.

Under federal rules lenders are allowed to charge prepayment penalties for “qualified mortgages” (QMs). However, while lenders can charge prepayment penalties in theory, in practice it does not happen very often.

The reason is that virtually all QMs are FHA, VA and conforming loans where prepayment penalties are not allowed. The result is the only place where you can find residential mortgages with prepayment penalties today is with “portfolio” loans that meet QM standards. Portfolio loans are mortgages originated and kept by lenders, loans that are not sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or

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other buyers.

With prepayment penalties off the table for virtually all borrowers the odds are overwhelming that you can make additional monthly payments without a problem. But, a little prudence is in order.

Lenders collect tens of millions of mortgage checks every month and it’s possible for mistakes to happen. Make sure you add the extra money to the right line, to the “extra principal” space and not the space for additional escrow payments, late charges or the ever-mysterious “other” charges.

Second, check your mortgage statement to assure that your extra payment has been properly recorded, that it somehow did not wind up on the wrong line.

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The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark, the use of which is earned by your real estate agent or broker through ongoing training and membership in the largest trade organization in the country, The National Association of REALTORS®.

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Projects for a Perfect Next Summer

Giving your patio a little fall spruce-up will take the tedium out of spring cleaning and have it ready to go come summertime

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t may seem a bit premature to think about getting your house ready for next summer when this summer has just past. But now is the ideal time to get your outdoor projects completed before the 2018 summer begins. While the sky’s the limit in terms of what you can tackle, here are a few to get you started: Remember to follow an important rule of remodeling: Get at least two or three estimates, interview the owner of the company or a representative in person, ask for references, and see some finished jobs. If you schedule the work now for winter, some companies may give you a price break since their schedules then are sometimes slower.

And, if you’re planning on putting your house on the market before next summer, the pre-summer projects will help you improve your home’s curb appeal, especially as inventory continues to rise in most regions of the country.

Add or fix that patio, deck, or terrace. No matter what it’s called, most homeowners today want to have an outdoor space for cooking, entertaining, sitting, reading or just snoozing. If you’ve already got a porch or deck but it has old wooden railings, one way to spruce them up for the long term is to replace them with low-maintenance, high-

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density polyurethane railings that resemble painted wood but only require occasional cleaning.

Install a pergola. Do you wish your house was in Napa Valley or Italy so that your view might include a vineyard? You can capture a bit of that feeling with a pergola and other systems that you plant with greenery and vines. They’ll offer shade as well and can create a cozy place to read, talk or eat. Choose a design in weather-resistant PVC, which, left natural, will permit little maintenance.

Incorporate lighting. There’s no reason you should have to stop enjoying your yard as the sun sets, but the key to doing so is to add lighting along walkways, by patios and outdoor kitchens, and in and around pools. These days you can choose designs that are decorative unless you want them hidden but also energy efficient. Add a ceiling fan on a screened porch or covered patio. Use less light rather than more and strive for dramatic shadows and visual interest. Trim energy costs by setting your outdoor landscape lights with automatic timers so areas are well lit once evening approaches but not lit during the day. Add lighting that’s whimsical and romantic, such as a string of party lights in zany motifs, Chinese lanterns or candles, and highlight favorite trees or shrubs.

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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

3412 JUNCo plaCE, moUNt VERNoN NE

2996 BaRREll spRiNGs RD., Bow

$565,000

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1115 s 13th stREEt, moUNt VERNoN

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

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360-1770-7596

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 Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma

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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15282 DEwEy CREst laNE

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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.

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

$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

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

$115,000

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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$39,000

Yolanda Sakuma

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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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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 & 3 car garage.

Elva Hunter John Hunter MLS#: 1180546 360-202-3086 360-202-3854

¿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

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