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Classifieds 19075 W BIG LAKE BLVD, MOUNT VERNON WINDERMERE/SKAGIT VALLEY JIM GLACKIN

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Feature Home From cover: 19075 W BIG LAKE BLVD, MOUNT VERNON

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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, 428-2828 #1197206 1698034

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BAY MEADOWS…gorgeous home with 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, two fireplaces, kitchen with eating area, formal living room & dining room, office with French doors, bonus room, 3 car garage, all sitting on just over and acre! $650,000 #1183882 E

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MOUNT VERNON…check it out! Tulip Town is available! Sale includes ACRE LOT…very nice full acre building site that is cleared pasture with 30 acres, 2 residences, many outbuildings, & all systems & equipment for wonderful views of surrounding mountains. This country setting location planting, harvesting, & shipping! A turnkey operation for the spring time would be a great place to build your dream home! $150,000 #927385 tulip festival. $1,950,000 #1212550, #1212358 Kristen Tuttle Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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Yes In My Back Yard The so-called ‘yimby’ movement looks to push for more new, affordable housing developments

irst came nimbys – looseknit groups of entrenched neighborhood homeowners that oppose adjacent new development. The title, which reputedly dates to the early 1980s, is based on the slogan, “Not in My Back Yard.” The once-catchy moniker has lost much of its luster as a societal buzzword even as the issue remains: Battles continue over allegedly disruptive land uses such as industrial or major commercial projects near long-time residential enclaves. Still, the title’s familiarity spurred a spin-off term in the past five years or so that evokes some of the same controversies. It’s “yes in my back yard,” or yimbys. In this case, disputes are over hugely high-priced rental and ownership markets in alluring big-city downtowns. Reasonably well-off millennials favor new, more moderately priced developments in the works, but those still somewhat expensive properties tend to push out established, lower-income minority groups. “A series of new groups have emerged in U.S. cities including 4

San Francisco, Seattle and Austin, as well as globally, lobbying not against development but for it,” says ApartmentList, which describes itself as a website that accumulates apartment listings from Internet sources into a map-based depository. “These advocates, known as yimbys (yes in my back yard), argue that their lives are threatened by housing shortages and skyrocketing rental prices.” According to Apartment List, the yimby movement got its start in the San Francisco Bay Area and has its ground zero in the Mission District as “well-paid tech workers” gentrify the historically low-income Hispanic neighborhood. Due to evictions and the lack of affordable housing, one-third of the Mission’s Hispanic population is expected to be displaced between 2000 and 2020. Deepa Varma, director of the San Francisco Tenants Union, expressed frustration at seeing a “new group come in and portray Latinos fighting for the preservation of their neighborhood as nimbys,” the website notes.

The yimby movement isn’t exclusive to the West Coast or high-tech areas: there’s a New York yimby website and a “yimby festival” as early as 2013 in Toronto. Media outlets have joined in to write about the phenomenon. The Guardian cites such places as Sydney, Australia and Oxford, England as “one of a series of new groups that have sprouted up, lobbying not against development but for it.” According to the publication, “Yimby activists helped push through a 25-story apartment and retail/ restaurant development in Oakland this year despite local opposition.” The San Francisco Bay Area has among the highest rents in U.S., the Guardian says. It notes that greater San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose added 307,000 jobs between 2010 and 2013, but built fewer than 40,000 new housing units, according to state of California estimates. “It’s clear that this is a housing shortage – and the answer is to build housing,” says Laura Foote Clark, who heads San Francisco-based Yimby Action. “You generate policy by yelling

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about things,” she says. In New York, an online publication called “Yimby News” boasts a section on the five top developments the group is watching. For instance on Nov. 30, 2-17, the website reported on permits filed for 328 and 330 Sackett St. in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn. The property showcases a pair of four-story residential buildings, located five blocks from the Carroll Street subway station. “The project is near plenty of commercial activity, with several bars and restaurants located within walking distance, and Gowanus’ nightlife is also just a few blocks to the east. (Gowanus is another Brooklyn neighborhood). The Brooklyn Home Company will be responsible for the development,” according to Yimby News. Also this summer, The Atlantic wrote a piece entitled “’Not in My Backyard’ to ‘Yes in My Backyard.’ Out of a desire for more-equitable housing policy, some city dwellers have started allying with developers instead of opposing them,” the magazine says.

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22931 Vickie Lane, Sedro Woolley $140,000 AS IS! This centrally located Sedro-Woolley home needs your TLC to bring it back to an adorable place again! On a generous lot, you will have room to roam. There are several sheds and a garden space to get you started on Spring gardening. This home is in a quiet neighborhood, that is nice and neat. Call Bette Thompson, 840-5109 #1228001 201 N 30th St, Mount Vernon $329,000 Skagit Orchards, 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath home on nice sized lot with cedar fenced backyard. This home is great for entertaining, spacious kitchen, upstairs bonus room is very large as is the oversized two car garage. This home is close to shopping, the medical community and has easy I-5 access. Fantastic location, in quiet cul-de-sac, don’t let this one pass you by. Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 #1196175 727 Greenoch Loop, Oak Harbor $350,000 Turn-key 3 bed/ 2.25 bath plus large bonus room in wonderful Whidbey Highlands neighborhood. Many new updates including stainless appliances, counters, new tiled bathrooms, paint, vanities & lighting. Split level; great flexibility w/ large bonus rm, wood burning fireplaces & forced air furnace just serviced. Huge .4 acre lot, alley access for boat/ rv storage, plus large entertaining deck. Walk to Dugualla State Park! Seller includes 1-Yr Home Warranty w/ acceptable full price offer. For more info visit SkagitValleyHomes.com Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #1223971 6948 Salmon Beach Road, Anacortes $394,999 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

31027 Prevedell Road, Sedro Woolley $439,000 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

4315 Kiowa Drive, Mount Vernon $439,500 HAVE IT ALL:4 bdrm, 3,665 sf home on .37 acre. New Engineered COREtec tile flooring in kit, utility/bath. New carpet, paint, & refinished white oak flrs. Great rm w/gas frplc. Kit island, Jenn-Aire range. Den/office w/closet. Main floor Master w/bath & lg walk-in closet. Upper Master w/vaulted ceiling, 6 piece bath, jetted tub, lg walk-in closet, extra rm for hobbies/storage & pvt view deck. New carpet in finished daylight bsmt w/rms. Upper & lower refinished decks. View Mt. Baker. Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 #1202682 16577 Blodgett Road, Mount Vernon $449,900 So. MV solid, brick rambler being sold by original owner w/2.68 private acres w/paved driveway & easy I-5 access. Mid-Century modern w/slate entry, stone FP, den w/built-ins & solid birch cabinets. Outbuildings include 2 car carport, RV/garage/shop(1130 SF), covered parking for 3 vehicles (1200 SF) & shed w/2 horse stalls & tack room. Recent updates include interior paint, new carpets, & new engineered floors in kitchen/FR. Wrap around trex deck w/ westerly views. Priced under new assessed value. Call Karen Beckner, 8410-9455 #1206174 306 Longtime Lane, Sedro Woolley $450,000 Gorgeous mountain views from this home on the hill. Gourmet kitchen with easy access to dining room & living room. Large master suite with sauna & champagne soaking tub. Apartment upstairs is 929 sqft with washer & dryer, perfect for extra guests. Nice artistic drywall on the main level. Call Becky Elde 770-9427 #1195798 15164 Deschutes Court, Mount Vernon $619,950 Beautiful 3,100 sf Craftsman home being built in the most picturesque setting w/ framed view of Big Rock & 68 ac common area. 2 well appointed master suites plus den on main level, 3rd bed & bonus rm up (could be used as a 4th bed). Attached 3 car garage, huge crawl/ storage, 2 decks, on a near 1 acre lot in the desirable Creekside Meadows community of 15 custom homes. Home slated for completion early Spring 2018. Please use caution when touring during construction. Sedro Woolley School District. For more info visit SkagitValleyHomes.com Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #1216238 17302 Britt Rd, Mount Vernon $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 #1179028 13240 Buchanan Lane, Mount Vernon $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 #1172234

7429 Windsong Lane, SW $110,000 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 #1081234 7753 Kathy Lane, Sedro Woolley $124,850 2.5 acres off a quiet lane, per inquiries, wells should be permitted in this area as it draws off the Samish Basin, buyer to verify all information. If your tired of the city life, here is a chance to possibly create your own quiet estate, close to town. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #1199539 Lot 14 Methow Ct, Mount Vernon $129,950 Only 3 lots left! Gorgeous Creekside Meadows; a 14 lot community just outside of Mount Vernon city limits. Lots are approximately 1 acre each with divided interest in the 68 acre open space parcel that would be perfect for equestrian uses. PUD water, power & natural gas stubbed to each lot. This is a great rural location but close to all amenities & only 4 miles to I-5. Higher end homes built in the community. Site built construction only, 1800 sf min. Bring your builder & build your dream home! Call Shawn Danley, 488-3858 or Tiffany Danley, 298-4857 #1156898 12812 East Lake Dr, SW $185,000 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 Priscilla Lane, Mount Vernon $285,000 Enjoy scenic views of Big Lake & mountains from this 5+ acre building site. Realize your dream home on the east side. Minutes to golf course, off-road recreational area & public boat launch. Big Lake Sewer, water, power, & cable available to the property. Buyer to verify. Additional tax ID# P124321. Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 #1189163 20485 Daisy Lane, Conway $450,000 Shy 5 acre parcel at the top of Hermway Heights in Conway! This is the former property of the original developer and has an existing home of no value, but includes existing utilities, a very useable barn and shop, an established home site, and a beautiful timbered woodland area. Sited at the top of the development the property features expansive views of Skagit farmlands and beyond to the Sound and San Juan Islands. A perfect future estate property! Existing home is hazardous - do not enter. Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 #1187206 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

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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. Cynthia Aanestad 360.610.0120 MLS# 1187282

11778 Marine Drive, Anacortes $445,000 This private wooded retreat home overlooks Burrows Bay & Alexander Beach. Open space living w/ large windows for great views & stunning sunsets. Main level features master bedroom w/ huge en-suite, laundry/utility room, ½ bath, kitchen on into the living room. Needs updating & bursting w/ potential in every room. Finish lower level that already has 3/4 bath, rec room & fireplace to add square footage. Private driveway & includes all Del Mar amenities of beaches, mooring privileges & city water. Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1227066 407 2nd Street, Anacortes $1,125,000 Located in the historic neighborhood of Cap Sante, a welcoming wrap-around front porch enjoys beautiful channel views & leads to an interior of gleaming wood & intricate detailing. Gourmet kitchen is open to both family & a sun dappled breakfast room; elegant living and dining rooms. Four en-suite bedrooms; master suite w/views and sitting private retreat space. Guest cottage w/full kitchen & 3/4 bath. Double car garage/shop/over sized lot; walking distance to the marina, waterfront & downtown. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1199342 4303 St. Marys Drive, Anacortes $359,000 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

814 Shoshone Drive, La Conner $325,000 Distinctive home with pleasing Asian influenced architecture across the street from marina with water view. Octagonal living room with vaulted ceiling & keyhole entry. Spacious one level living with Cooks Dream Kitchen, solarium, formal dining room with fireplace, sliding door to deck, 2BR plus bonus room. Lower level family room with fireplace, 2 more BR & party room with door to patio. Plus 672 sf garage. Near picturesque waterfront town of La Conner. Shelter Bay amenities, moorage possible! Jackie Stone 360.661.2247 MLS# 1112769 1327 1 Decatur Head Drive, Decatur Island $95,000 Dreaming of a waterfront cabin but didn’t think you could afford it? Membership available in this unique beachfront cooperative; sharing ownership of 1.5 miles of beautiful shoreline, 8 cabins, 45 acres of uplands, passenger ferry, dock, buoys, tennis court, truck and laundry facilities. Cabins sleep 4-10 and each is comfortably furnished for your special island adventure including wood-burning fireplace, BBQ, deck and fire pit. Only 30 min from Anacortes. Seller is licensed real estate agent. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1098797

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$425,000

Build your island getaway on this large wooded parcel with water view potential. 3909 Isle Way, Anacortes

$165,000

Stunning lot in the desirable Isles development. Great location in Anacortes;

Large secluded parcel with multiple potential home sites. Only 0.7 miles from Orcas Ferry Terminal. Walk or bike to and from ferry to your secluded home! Private drilled well on site as well as electricity. Multiple possibilities for access.

minutes from downtown, restaurants, shops, library, the state ferries, and WA

Madrona and cedar trees adorn this site. Check out the video!

Park. All city amenities are at the lot. A preliminary rambler house design is

Bob Hyde 360.661.0756

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available for the lot. The Isles offers a clubhouse for gathering, community maintained grounds and a one car garage space in the detached community garage. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041

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4 XXX Centerview Drive, Decatur Island

$59,500

Lovely lot with large fir trees and a very pretty view to the bay beyond. Ready to build with utilities at lot line and site cleared and level. A great location for pilots with easy access to tie down area on the private Decatur Shores airstrip.

Boaters will enjoy the deep-water dock and the great fishing and crabbing in the local area. A 10 acre waterfront park offers picnic area and direct beach

254 Chinook Way, Center Island $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 park-like lot with big fir and maple trees. Great community with private dock, airstrip and clubhouse. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1096483 364 Airport Perimeter Way, Decatur Island $299,000 Airstrip property with a gorgeous view of the water, islands and Olympic Mtns. Home is set up for sleeping at least 8 people and the large kitchen, dining room and outside deck make feeding them all a “breeze”. Each level of the home has a full bath and the large unfinished basement is great for storing all the toys needed for island fun. Fully furnished with queen, twin and king size beds and tables and chairs for indoor and outdoor dining. Great location for pilots or boaters. DSL/Terms avail. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1002589

access for kayaking and exploring. DSL, daily mail and great water taxi options available. Sllr Fin Sarah Jones 360.333.2783

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4219 Cedarcrest Lane, Anacortes

$750,000

Spectacular, panoramic, western views of the Olympic Mtns, San Juan Islands & Burrows Bay from this 10 acres gated property. An unbelievable opportunity awaits to create your ultimate retreat. Underground utilities at the lot for water 3903 Isle Way, Anacortes

$150,000

Stunning lot in the desirable Isles development. Great location in Anacortes;

& power. Del Mar private beach access & day use privileges of the community dock included. This area is zoned for 10-acre minimum parcels creating a serene

minutes from downtown, restaurants, shops, library, the state ferries, and WA

natural setting with rocky knolls, natural meadows & conifers. 90 min. to Seattle

Park. All city amenities are at the lot. A preliminary rambler house design is

and 45 min to Bellingham.

available for the lot. The Isles offers a clubhouse for gathering, community

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maintained grounds and a one car garage space in the detached community garage. MLS# 1228305

9011 Molly Lane #101-102, Anacortes

$274,950

New. This is for Units 101-102. Great Bays Storage. 60 ft x 40 ft with 14 ft doors and 20 ft ceilings. Great storage for RV’s, Boats, Cars or small business. Gated with security.

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9006 Molly Lane #104, Anacortes

$144,950

New. Great Bays Storage. 55 ft x 24 ft with 14 ft doors and 20 ft ceilings. Great storage for RV’s, Boats, Cars or small business. Gated with security.

3911 Isle Way, Anacortes 3910 Isle Way, Anacortes $185,000 Stunning view lot in the desirable Isles development. Spectacular views of the San Juans, Guemes and Bellingham Channels, and sailboat races. Great location in Anacortes; minutes from downtown, restaurants, shops, library, the state ferries, and WA Park. All city amenities are at the lot. A preliminary rambler house design is available for the lot. The Isles offers a clubhouse for gathering, community maintained grounds and a one car garage space in the detached community garage. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS#1228303

$165,000

Stunning lot in the desirable Isles development. Great location in Anacortes; minutes from downtown, restaurants, shops, library, the state ferries, and WA Park. All city amenities are at the lot. A preliminary rambler house design is available for the lot. The Isles offers a clubhouse for gathering, community maintained grounds and a one car garage space in the detached community garage. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041

MLS# 1228311

Rick Bennett 360.202.2630

MLS# 917627

109 N 1st Street, La Conner

$995,000

The Limedock Building!! Great Investment Opportunity in La Conner. 11,374 Square Feet includes Retail/Office and Residential space. Property includes uplands, tidelands and a lease with the DNR. 45’ Boat Slip included with the property. Just imagine, live in the apartment and keep your boat just feet away and have the income from this fully leased property. This property links with the La Conner Boardwalk. Easy access to other retail and offices along the channel. Cap Rate 7.26% John Prosser 360.202.3891

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360-202-8212 360-708-7794 360-941-5000 360-661-2247 360-724-8555 360-202-1441

John Prosser Kathy Rogers Kristi Gabrielse Leigh Zwicker Joanne Day

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Margi Houghton Nate Scott Paul Weisz Rebecca Chamberlain

360-202-0041 360-708-2354 360-391-7281 360-421-5021

Rick Bennett Rob Skelton Sarah Jones Tracy Peterson-Foy

MLS# 1093684

360-202-2630 360-488-3776 360-333-2783 360-708-1833 1697982

Tax No-Show Question:

We own a small business and want to buy a home. We met with a loan officer who wants to see our tax returns. Like many businesses we have deductions, which result in a smaller taxable income, but are perfectly legal. Can we get a mortgage without showing our tax returns?

Answer:

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 15 million people are self-employed, about 10 percent of the workforce. For this reason you can be certain that lenders are familiar with business tax returns and understand, for example, that a deduction for depreciation is not an actual cash expense. While individual loan programs may require

lenders to review tax returns, it is possible to get mortgage financing without them. To understand why, you have to look into the Ability-to-Repay rule. In basic terms it says that any commercial lender originating a residential mortgage must prove the borrower has the financial capacity to repay the debt. What’s interesting about the rule is that it gives lenders a lot of flexibility. Lenders must make “a reasonable and good faith determination based on verified and documented information that, at the time the loan is consummated, the consumer has a reasonable ability to repay the loan.” According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, lenders must “verify that consumers can afford to repay their mortgage – that’s the whole point. Lenders will make that determination by looking at documents such as payroll stubs, tax returns, student loan statements, credit history and other financial information … Looking at this kind of documentation is something responsible mortgage lenders have always done, and the new rule makes sure that every lender follows prudent underwriting practices.” Today it is again possible to get financing without tax returns, but the terms are different.

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The lender must verify the ability of the borrower to repay the mortgage. If not tax returns then how about other evidence of financial stability such as personal bank statements? As a borrower you’ll likely pay for the privilege of alternative underwriting with a higher interest rate, a requirement for more down, or both. What you will not get is a verification-free loan application where the lender does not poke and prod every financial statement it receives. If you have the choice – and it’s likely that you do – speak with experienced loan officers. The odds are overwhelming that lenders have worked with other business owners and have the ability to properly assess your tax returns and verify your financial situation. If your loan can be underwritten the usual way you are likely to pay less, and that should be incentive enough to try.

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A new address means some bills could get lost in the mix. Here’s how to make sure your credit doesn’t get dinged in the transition

t takes good credit to make buying and moving to a new home possible. But if movers aren’t careful about leaving things behind, they risk losing their good credit record. In a 2016 survey, credit.com found that 26 percent of Americans who claim they have never checked their credit reports said they haven’t done so because credit reports aren’t important to them. Nearly 29 percent of Americans didn’t think it was necessary to check their credit records because they always paid their bills on time. However, you can only pay the bills you know about. When they pulled their credit reports, 9 percent of consumers found a late payment

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g n i v Mo e g a Dam or a collection that they were unaware they owed, the survey found. Bills that don’t follow a mover to a new address are a key reason late payment or collection notices end up on a credit report, says Adam Levin, credit.com’s co-founder. Anyone thinking of buying a home should check reports well before they actually plan to apply for a mortgage. Everyone is entitled to one free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus once a year. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com to request a report. “You want to give yourself enough time to correct any errors or find out about negatives [items on the report] that aren’t mistakes but could take time [to pay off],” Levin says.

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Once you know your new address and moving date, call the customer service lines of all the places that you’re expecting bills from, like utilities, credit card companies and doctors to update your information, advises Levin. Forwarding mail to the new address is another necessary step. But even then, some bills can get lost, since forwarding only last a certain amount of time, says Levin. Medical bills are especially prone to getting lost, since an issuer may wait for the amount paid by an insurer before billing the consumer. Check credit reports again after a move, to ensure that no surprise items spoil your report, Levin advises. 9

610 POPlar Place, BUrlinGTOn

$399,000

2996 BArrEll SPrINgS rd., BoW

$565,000

7910 Birch Bay Dr #12 Blaine, Wa 98230

Carla Fischer

360-982-0010

247 PollMAN CIrClE, lyNdEN

Yolanda Sakuma

360-421-0435 Buyer’s Agent

$305,000

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

15282 dEWEy CrESt lANE

$115,000

Enjoy the beach lifestyle or have as a great rental or vacation rental. Cute condo recently updated with natural gas stainless steel appliances and new counters. Stay toasty warm with the new natural gas freestanding stove. Rare unit with private spacious fenced backyard and deck. Short walk to the beach, near restaurants & shopping. MLS# 1226773

Open hOuse sun. Dec. 31, 1-4pm & mOn. Jan. 1, 10-2pm

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

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 yolanda Sakuma

Danya Wolf

lot 18 trIllIuM lANE, CoNCrEtE

$39,000

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

1 MouNtAIN VIEW rd, MouNt VErNoN

yolanda Sakuma 360-421-0435

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

$18,500

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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

Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma

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

360-421-0435

$150,000

Join me at my Open House on Sunday then stay for the Ring of Fire and Hope celebration! On Monday visit me then brave or watch the brave at the Carla Fischer 360-982-0010 Polar Bear Plunge!

xxx dAISy lANE, lAkE SIxtEEN, MouNt VErNoN $925,000

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

23786 kAMlooP Ct., MouNt VErNoN

$169,000

Great Vacation rental!!

Large corner lot in cul-de-sac, fenced backyard, 4 Bed/3.25 Bath home in Burlington (No Flood!). Home offers: 2 Masters with one on the main; kitchen with eating space, custom concrete countertops and SS appliances; Living room, dining room, family room off kitchen, bonus room; attached heated shop; on demand hot water; updated flooring, includes bamboo, hardwood and tile; new roof in Aug 2017.

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

$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 be run in Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 from the west; or rain water catchment system needed.

Top Row, Left to Right: John Hunter, Yolanda Sakuma, Suzanne Jenkins Celia Miller, Marlene McCalib, Brett Tacker, Anette Johansen, She was in Australia Shirley Bertholf, Sandy Everett, Russ Lanker when we took the photo First Row, Left to Right: Elva Hunter, JoAnne Boudreau, Danya Wolf, Patricia Box, Carla Fischer

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

www.skagittraditionrealty.com 1698703

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