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UNDERVALUED HOMES P. 4

Q & A: Ask Our Broker P. 8

3 EFFORTS TO HELP STUDENTLOAN-HOLDING HOMEBUYERS P. 9

31027 PREVEDELL ROAD, SEDRO WOOLLEY WINDERMERE/NORTH CASCADES TAHLIA HONEA

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Dir: West off I-5 onto Kincaid St, turn Left (S) onto S 3rd, continue approx 1/2 mile to home on Left. Nicely updated Crasftsman. 2 BR & 1 Bath. 2 Outbuildings also with covered parking. Partially Fenced backyard with room for a garden. Convenient access to I-5. MLS #1212537

Burlington

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$239,900

2 homes on 20 acres. Wooded and pastures. Nestled in the Cascade Range. Your little piece of heaven. MLS # 1202234

Bow

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$290,000

Located on Scenic Chuckanut Drive. 5.59 Acres. Hillside building site is approved for one residence. Expansive Views of Samish Bay & Islands. Borders Salmon Spawning Oyster Creek. Easy Beach Access. MLS #1213005

$350,000

Terrific opportunity in Big Lake. Property has 1.15 acres that can be divided into 5 separate building lots. 3 BR, 1 BA, 1,444 SF. 320 SF shop with 256 SF lean to. MLS #1018957

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Beautiful Historical 1920 Home. Completely updated and remodeled. 2,013 SF., 4 BR, 1 ¾ BA. Original leaded glass windows. On 3 lots, ¼ acre total. Great downtown location. MLS #1198655

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

$449,900

Custom thru-out, absolute must see. Elevator to 2nd floor. Spa finishes in en suite include heated tiles, soaker tub. Gym/shop & studio. Mature landscaping w/ Koi Pond. Very secluded w/security cameras/lighting. MLS #1208939

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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 fenced garden area and more. Incredible landscaping. Driving range. MLS #1166023

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Bow

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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

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Rare! Large, level city zoned for Tri-plex, Townhouse with commercial on bottom or single family. May also allow for a 4 story building. Build it and they will come! MLS #1187268

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Feature Home From cover: 31027 PREVEDELL ROAD, SEDRO WOOLLEY

$439,000

Windermere/North cascades 520 cook road Sedro Woolley, Wa 360-856-4901

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Stylishly renovated 3 bd, 1 3/4 bath rambler on 6+ acres in this quiet desirable neighborhood. Stunning mountain & forest views. Huge 12x34 ft deck overlooking a seasonal creek & 5 acres of your own private forest. 4 outdoor living spaces perfect for play areas or entertaining. Beautifully updated w/bamboo & ceramic tile flooring, 10 ft bkfst bar, granite countertops, recessed lighting & stack stone gas fireplace. Open floor plan w/private master suite. Established landscaping & level shop area. Call Tahlia Honea, 333-5815 #1193382 1674581

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PEND BEACH LIVING…craftsman finishes throughout this lovely home. 3 bd, 2.5 ba with gorgeous views of Skagit Bay. Vaulted ceilings, two additional bonus rooms, central vac, fireplace, RV Parking, and a 4-car attached garage. $549,950 #1134527

GREAT HOME…2 bd, 1 ba with over 1600 SF of living space. Lots of storage, detached 1008 SF garage/shop with partially finished apartment. This home sits on a large 1/3 acre lot on a quiet dead-end street. $299,900 #1179646

GORGEOUS…. home on shy of 3 acres near the Bayview State Park. Wonderful water/territorial views this 4 bdrm, 3.25 bath home has to offer! Hardwood floors, quality finishes throughout, vaulted ceilings, beautifully landscaped, & so much more! $1,389,000 #1146852

MOUNT VERNON…this well-designed clinic can be used as many professional offices. It has 3,575 SF of enclosed building area all one level. Well maintained with recent updates. Large reception area with cathedral ceilings. Great business building! $749,500 #1179789

NICE PROPERTY…with 50 x 50 shop with 10-foot doors on the North & South end. Shop has concrete floors, bathroom/utility room, office, and storage room. New owner to hook up to PUD. $225,000 #1185544

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME…on this 1/3 acre lots with views of Big Lake and surrounding mountains. All utilities, including natural gas are in the street. Property has very slight slope down to road. $75,000 #598013

BOW…18 + acres in the beautiful Bow area located off Ershig Road. Nice flat piece of property in the Burlington School District. Looking for some acreage not far from town? This is it! $199,900 #1184056

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TULIP TOWN…30 acres of beauty all around! Two residences, many outbuildings, equipment for planting, harvesting, and shipping are all included in this sale. A very turn key operation from the spring tulip festival. $1,950,000 #1212358/1212550

‘Underappraisals’ an issue only when home seekers not well counseled

ooming markets with escalating property listings expose cases in which appraisals compute values that are noticeably lower than buyer offers on the table, according to industry observers. That can be a problem if so-called ‘under-appraisals’ leave the potential acquirer bidding above their means. But representation from veteran agents can keep clients from asking too much. “I think it’s an issue, especially if somebody doesn’t have (an agent) on their side,” says David Kent, owner and broker-in-charge of The Real Buyers Agent in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Kent hasn’t had an under-appraisal case but believes they’re possible in any hot market. His comments follow the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents’ late summer survey among its members on under-appraisals and Current Market Analyses, or CMAs. Survey results show that 87 percent of agents who exclusively represent buyers haven’t had issues with customers’ homes under-appraising. But nearly 39 percent contend that under-appraisals are typically an issue in their area. Another 44 percent say they weren’t sure if it was an issue, according to the agent association. “It appears that the problem with appraisals is a result of an emotional home buyer who offers far too much money for a property because of his or her fear or being outbid and not having a buyer agent willing to explain that the house just isn’t worth that much 4

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money,” says Richard Rosa, of Buyers Brokers Only in Haverhill, Mass. A vast share of members, 94 percent, say they complete the market analyses for their buyers to assist with a purchase offer, according to the Avondale, Ariz.-based association, formed in 1995 for companies set up to represent only real estate buyers. According to the exclusive buyer group, the newest and least experienced agents of traditional brokerages typically are buyers’ agents. More experienced associates handle listings. The surveyed Exclusive Buyer Agents note that 53 percent of buyer agents in their area are the newest agents in the brokerage. “Since working with buyers tends to be more time intensive, it is very common to see brokerages give that work to the least experienced agents in the office,” says Jon Boyd, an association member of The Home Buyer’s Agent of Ann Arbor, Mich. “When we view properties with buyers, we actively help evaluate the homes while we are there. An inexperienced agent can’t provide that service,” she says.

Exclusive Buyer Agents argue that the way to fix the problem is to form teams. “Our office has very experienced long-time agents, says Melanie Wilson, association member of A Buyer’s Best Choice Realty in Johnson City, Tenn. “New agents are forming teams with experienced agents and doing buyer agency that way,” she says. For more, go to www. naeba.org. The appraisal can play a key role in house sales, particularly when the transaction involves a mortgage rather than an all-cash deal. One thing to note: The appraiser’s valuation an opinion – albeit an educated one – of what the property is worth. It doesn’t matter what the buyer is willing to pay or what the seller is willing to accept, Lew Sidelman, a housing and real estate columnist, wrote in syndicated column in 2015. If the appraisal comes in too low for the lender to accept the buyer’s application for a mortgage, the seller will have to lower the price or the buyer will have to come up with more cash to make the deal work, he says. Dan Melson, who describes

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himself as a realtor and loan officer in California, says buyers have options with lenders if the appraisal comes in low. They can walk away from the loan, they can make up the price difference in cash or they can renegotiate the deal with the seller, he says in a blog earlier this year. In a Realtor confidence survey Nov. 2016-Jan. 2017, the National Association of Realtors found that 22 percent of respondents faced appraisal issues. Among the reasons why appraisals come in low: artificially inflated prices resulting from multiple offers, the NAR says, according to an article on the balance.com. One of the reasons that appraisals don’t always match up with the agreedto price is that buyers and sellers agents are looking at the transaction from two different sides, says Kent, the South Carolina-based buyers agent. “Listing agents are forward (looking), checking what the home value would be four months from now,” he says. “I’m always looking back, what it (last) sold for.” November 3, 2017

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 510 Northern Ave, Sedro Woolley $189,000 Double bay windows dress up this home in a great location. Home needs work, a diamond in the rough, but it could be a doll house if it is fixed up. Nice shop with carport for two cars, storage rooms, one bedroom down and one bedroom upstairs with a ¾ bath downstairs. Hardwood floors in living room are in good shape. New roof in 2016 and newer forced air furnace. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #1178935

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VACANT LAND 4315 Kiowa Drive, Mount Vernon $459,500 HAVE IT ALL: 4 bdrm, 3,665 SF home on .37 acre lot. New carpet, paint, & refinished white oak floors. Main floor: Great room, gas rock fireplace, dining, kitchen w/tile counters, island & Jenn-Aire range, den/office, bdrm w/bath & large walk-in closet. Master suite: Vaulted ceiling, 6 piece bath w/jetted tub, large walk-in closet, plus an extra room for hobbies/storage & private deck. New carpet in finished daylight basement w/large rec room. Upper & lower refinished deck. View Mt. Baker. Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 #1202682 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 #1178806

1015 23rd St, Anacortes $339,900 Downtown Anacortes Craftsman completely reimagined into a modern space yet true to its historic roots. All new, from luxury plank flooring to brand new roof & everything in between; plumbing, electrical, windows, even the drywall is new! Lives much larger than its footprint w/ generous Liv/ Din filled w/ natural light, galley style kitchen shaker cabs, ss appliances, butcher block c-tops. High-end bath w/ frameless shower. Walk to everything including restaurants, shops, marina, & hospital. For more info visit SkagitValleyHomes.com Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #1203622 7147 286th Place NW, Stanwood $419,000 Exceptional 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home in the beautiful community of Kylie Park. You’ll love the privacy this large lot offers abutting up to a greenbelt. A lg mstr suite in addition to the laundry room, den/office, utility room, full bath & 2 additional bedrooms is on the upper level. The open floor plan on the main floor has a spacious feeling w/ granite counters, stainless appliances & a gas fireplace. Completely fenced back yard, lg deck, 3 car garage. This home is ready for occupancy! Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #1161147 6948 Salmon Beach Road, Anacortes $419,999 Beautiful waterfront property in Anacortes. 75’ of waterfront. Current home will need to be removed from the property. Home is accessed on a private drive. A one of a kind opportunity. Call Brett Johnson, 661-3825 #1201106

24528 Wiseman Lane, Mount Vernon $639,000 Beautiful one level custom home that is built to perfection offering vaulted ceilings, skylights with custom blinds, gourmet kitchen w/granite surfaces and s/s appliances, lg. eating bar, open floor plan with a Lg great-room and gas f/p. Enormous master suite with jetted tub, 2 additional guest bedrooms, foyer w/decorative built in shelving. Extra 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 #1183314 15061 Gibralter Rd, Anacortes $714,999 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 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 #1164512 6268 State Route 20, Anacortes $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 #1066676 19075 W Big Lake Blvd, Mount Vernon $900,000 Wonderful and beautiful Big Lake waterfront home with 100’ lake frontage & dock. Practically perfect in every way! Modern open, flowing floor plan w/expansive lake views, luxury kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances, beautiful hardwood flooring, office by entry, 3 car garage plus lower shop space. Established landscaping. Comfortable master suite features walk-in shower and soaker tub. All in like-new condition. This shy acre on the lake offers quiet and privacy, a must-see! Call Jim Glackin 360-428-2828 #1197206

7387 Windsong Lane, SW $114,900 A Piece of paradise is what you will find when you see these lots. These lots are level & ready to build with water & power in the street. Paved street, cul-de-sac. Gorgeous setting with amazing mountain views. So peaceful & quiet. You can watch the eagles soar & enjoy the wildlife & yet only be 14 miles from Sedro-Woolley. We have builders or you can bring your own builder. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #1030601 Amick St, MV $129,000 15.39 acres of beautiful secluded property yet close to town. Build your dream home here! Two parcels, a water catchment system is recorded at the county so you can get a building permit. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #898454 14405 Channel Dr, La Conner $175,000 One acre build-able lot with water at the street, views, and no land lease! Beautiful mountain, farmland, and partial Channel views from this level FEE SIMPLE one acre lot in quiet residential area of higher-end homes. La Conner School District. Power, water, gas in street. Access via a shared driveway between parcels P119642 & P119639. This NOT leased land, and water is available (no well required). Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #1076870

12481 Persons Rd, Bow $779,000 Breathtaking 8.94 view acres featuring PUD water, power, 4 bed septic permit & completed critical area review. Western sunsets, views of Padilla Bay, Olympics & the San Juan Islands are just a few of the magnificent features. Build your estate on one of Skagit County’s prime locations. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #1035765 Old Hwy 99 N, Burlington $800,000 High visibility I-5 exposure at busy 4-way exit 232. Next to Starbucks. Level, retention pond in place, sewer & water in street. Approx 600 feet of frontage on Old Hwy 99 North. Very few freeway parcels this good remain. Call Jim Scott, 424-4901 #1057842 Quiet Cove Road, Ana $1,800,000 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 views. Zoned Rural Intermediate – 2.5-acre lot size. Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 or John Prosser, 202-3891 #1156024

12812 East Lake Dr, SW $203,000 One of a kind. Approx. 250 ft. of waterfront on Clear Lake with a view to the west. Breath taking sunsets, boating, fishing, and much more! Over 2 acres with marketable timber. Call George Bellos, 708-9762 #1122155 NE

10134 Farm to Market Road, Bow $500,000 Bayview area 10 acre parcel of level pasture land with many allowable uses. A pleasant rural setting and out of flood plain. Minutes to I-5, schools, walking/biking trails, & Padilla/Bayview State Park. This property has 2 development rights as per Skagit County Planning Department buyer to verify. Call Warren Bingham 770-2421 #1077908

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1819 7th St, Anacortes $869,000 Amazing views from this 1935 built home in beautiful “Old Town” Anacortes. Situated up off the road with terraced gardens for ultimate privacy and serenity. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Guemes Channel, San Juan Islands and the maritime activity or take a moment to watch birds and sea life just outside your windows playing in and around the water. Move in ready or remodeled to your liking. Only minutes to beaches, Guemes Island Ferry, downtown Anacortes and marinas. Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 1180463

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

4114 R Ave, Anacortes $1,950,000 This is the estate of your dreams with Frank Lloyd Wright inspired architecture for the main residence that also includes a separate custom guest house adding to the allure. Rare & impressive in-town Anacortes location on 3.66 acres with amazing privacy as soon as you drive thru the gated entry. Dramatic windows in both homes offer exceptional views of Mt. Baker, Fidalgo Bay, town & beyond. Property made whole with greenhouse, lush tiered garden with waterfall & oversized storage building. Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1211006

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 builtins 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 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! Configured for two bedrooms however septic system approved for one bedroom. Bob Hyde 360.661.0756 MLS# 1135821 254 Chinook Wy, Anacortes $197,000 Move-in ready! Very unique custom home with easy-care laminate flooring throughout, open floor plan, large “Great Room”, free-standing propane stove, loft master and main floor bedroom. Many contemporary design features like metal ceilings and wall treatments, exposed beams and industrial light fixtures....just waiting for your personal touches. Located in a very quiet area of the island on a parklike lot with big fir and maple trees. Great community with private dock, airstrip and clubhouse. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1096483

4114 N R Ave, Anacortes $1,450,000 Mid-Century Modern. Striking. Impressive. Just a few ways to describe this rare 1.96 acres in-town Anacortes residence. You’ll fall in love with the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired architecture in 4,337 SF of living space where you’re surrounded by clear cedar, vaulted ceilings & stone accents. Dramatic windows for exceptional views of Mt. Baker, bay, town & more. Amazing privacy throughout this property made whole w/greenhouse, beautiful tiered garden w/waterfall, oversized storage shed & garage. Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1211033 4501 Oakes Ave, 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. Cynthia Aanestad 360.3293.8008 MLS# 1187282

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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? Sale failed due to financing. Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 1100324

NHN View Place, Anacortes $179,000 One of the best views in all of Anacortes on this gently sloping lot. San Juan Islands, the Olympic Mountains, Burrows Bay and the Skyline Marina. The views truly are amazing. CCR’s and zoning require main structure to be of a Manufactured or Mobile variety. Neighbors have daylight basements that build into slope. If you’ve always dreamed of breathtaking views but never thought you’d be able to afford it this is your chance. The views truly are spectacular! Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 1147002 12 XXX Pass View Rd, Decatur Island $169,000 Two beautiful parcels available....buy both for a lovely private estate. Open up view to the water through the trees and take a short jaunt to a protected beach on Thatcher Pass, where you can watch the ferries pass by and maybe even see a whale or two. Power, DSL and water nearby. Decatur Island is just a short water taxi ride from Anacortes, is home to about 330 households and offers lovely trails and beaches, daily mail svc, k-8 school, DSL, 9-hole golf course and country store. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1150777 2817 W 3rd St, Anacortes $225,000 Nestled against the Cranberry Lake Forestlands and located in “The Highlands”. The Highlands is one of Anacortes’ premiere custom home neighborhoods with some of the most stunning views on Fidalgo Island. 9,056 SF lot has all utilities on site and is ready for your dream home. Colleen Criag 360.770.9638 MLS# 1165063 11 XXX Pass View Rd, Decatur Island $110,000 Two lots available on beautiful Fauntleroy Pt...Buy together or separately with water and power nearby. See the sparkle of the water through the trees and take a short jaunt to to the protected beach on Thatcher Pass, where you can watch the ferries pass by and maybe even see a whale or two. Decatur Island is just a short water taxi ride from Anacortes, is home to about 330 households and offers lovely trails and beaches, daily mail svc, k-8 school, DSL, 9-hole golf course and country store. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1148071 XXX Davis Beach Rd, Decatur Island $95,000 Watch the ferries go by from this very pretty 1.4 Ac lot with shared well, big maple trees and power and phones at lot line. Great location near the county boat ramp at Davis Bay for easy access by water taxi and private boat. One of the most beautiful beaches in the San Juan Islands is just a short distance away and the island has a great little country store up the road. DSL and daily mail service. No restrictions so a perfect spot for a “Tiny House” or manufactured home. 1-room school K-8. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1152189

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Stay On Question:

We are now selling our home but worry that if we get a buyer we will not be able to quickly find a new house. Is there some way to delay closing so we have more time to look for another property?

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In the usual case, it takes 43 days to close according to July statistics from Ellie Mae. However, closing times vary according to the needs of individual buyers and sellers as well as local custom. The buyer might lock-in a mortgage rate for 45 days — close later and the lock can be lost. Instant closings are also unlikely because of federal rules such as the need to provide the Closing Disclosure (CD) at least three days before settlement and the time required

for a home inspection, appraisal and loan underwriting. In an ideal world you would like to close on the sale of your home and the purchase of a replacement property on the same day. In reality, that may not happen. Research from the National Association of Realtors shows that 18 percent of all sellers who settled in July stayed over after closing. Closing is not delayed. Instead, sellers stayed at the property after the settlement paperwork was signed. Staying over after closing requires what is known as a “post-settlement occupancy agreement” — a form that can be available from a broker or attorney. For buyers, a request for a post-settlement occupancy agreement can be very attractive with cautions. If a seller wants to stay on, there is a matter to negotiate — maybe you will consider such a request if the seller will leave the washer and dryer or take down that old tree out back. Also ask, do you have a proper post-settlement occupancy agreement for your jurisdiction? You need a specific form because local rules can differ.

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What insurance do you need? Speak with your insurance broker. What will you charge the seller per day? What about a deposit? If you are financing with a mortgage be very careful to follow the loan agreement. If you purchased the property as a residence then lenders expect you to move in within a given time frame, say 30 to 60 days after closing. That means the seller must be out and gone so you have enough time to move in as required. If you do not move in by the deadline the lender may have cause to wonder if you’re actually an investor and not an owner-occupant. This can be a big problem because lenders have different — and stiffer — requirements for investment borrowers. In the worst case they may cry foul — or mortgage fraud.

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3 Efforts to Help Student-Loan-Holding Homebuyers Finding ways student debt and mortgages can mix Student loans are a financial weight on millions. But it’s not just those with the bills who are impacted. The housing market, which in turn fuels the overall economy, is weakened. Indeed, several surveys show that many are delaying home purchases because of student debt. Now, creative efforts are underway to help borrowers with student debt get a mortgage:

Mortgage lenders are recognizing contributions from an employer or parent toward student loan repayment. Currently, about 4 percent of employers offer their workers a “student loan assistance” benefit. Under this benefit, which is growing more popular, firms regularly contribute directly to the education debt of the worker. Moreover, some have a parent or other relative that provides regular help paying student loans, or other debt, like a car loan. Fannie Mae, which makes lending rules, now allows lenders to consider these contributions in calculating how much mortgage for which a borrower qualifies.

One builder is now helping purchasers pay off debt, and more builders may follow. Research on student debt holders showed that although “many might be able to qualify for a mortgage, they didn’t want to add to their debt load with a mortgage,” says Jon Lawless of Fannie Mae. Working with builder Lennar, and its subsidiary Eagle Home Mortgage, Fannie Mae is monitoring a program whereby Lennar provides homebuyers up to 3 percent of their purchase price to pay down their student loan balance. If this pilot is successful, 18 other building companies are

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hoping to roll out a similar offer, Lawless says.

Education debt holders that are homeowners may be able to pay down student loans with a cash-out refinance. Any homeowner who refinances his mortgage for a bigger one pays a slightly higher interest rate and fees than borrowers who refinance without a “cash-out”. Now, those higher charges are eliminated for those using cash to pay student debt, Lawless says.

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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

Congratulations to our newest CrS (Certified residential Specialist) Designee, Shirley Bertholf. CRS agents make up only 3% of Realtors® nationwide. Shirley is the 5th Skagit Tradition Realty agent to earn this designation. The stringent performance and education requirements for this designation assure our clients they are being served by some of the best and most qualified agents in the business. Shirley has also recently earned another designation – CPRES, Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist, specializing in helping Executors/Administrators through the Probate Process with regard to the liquidation of real property within the estates for which they are responsible. In her 3 ½ years as a Realtor®, Shirley has distinguished herself in the Real Estate Community as a knowledgeable, caring broker, who loves people, works hard for her clients, and is willing to go the “extra mile”.

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$305,000 1403 Alpine View DriVe, Mount Vernon 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

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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

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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Equidistant from Bellingham and Mount Vernon! Lovely, lightly wooded building lot in quiet Glenhaven Community with many amenities: Club house; swimming pool; two lakes with fishing and light boating (paddle boats and sail boats); tennis courts, basketball courts, boat launch, picnic area, play area, Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 trails and more. MLS# 1194453

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

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 Donna Kurras AC min. Power and meter to building site. MLS# 1179486 360-1770-7596

$695,000 The one you have been waiting for in Beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Community.Prideandworkmanshipinthisimmaculate3358sq.ft.4bed, 3 bath & 2half. Tile & hardwood fl, white shutters & blinds throughout. Kitchen w/granites appl., 5 burner gas stove. Great room w/soaring book shelf&gasfireplace,wetbarw/fridgeandsink.Lgdining,spaciousmaster 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

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Thank you to everyone for your kind words, thoughtful acts and gracious condolences. The family of Keith S. Johnson Danya, Lale, Kari and Moni 3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

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