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HOW TO FIX A GENDER GAP IN THE HOUSING MARKET P. 4

Q & A: Ask Our Broker P. 8

LETTING SELLERS STAY CAN PAY P. 9

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All real estate advertised in Real Estate Weekly is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that

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$99,900

Two 1.12 acre fairly flat side by side parcels each sold separately. Views of Big Lake. Water & power at street. Sewer or septic allowed. No CCR’s!

MLS #909750 & MLS #909813

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$159,750

Home in Sauk River Estates. Private location. Well cared for 3 BR, 2 BA home. Huge RV carport with hookups. Shy ½ acre. MLS #907760

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$389,500

Beautiful 2 story home in desirable area. 3 BR, 2 ¼ BA. Lg. living room & fireplace. Kitchen w/eating space. 2 bonus/ rec/family rooms. Attached 2 car garage & attached 2 vehicle/ RV/boat carport. New roof, gutters & paint. Fully fenced yard on corner lot. MLS #1013958

Call Jim, 708-1681

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Sedro-Woolley

$390,000

Large property with garage/shop. Barn & many outbuildings.

3 BR, 1.75 BA home on 20 acres. Fenced & cross fenced.

Barn restructured in 2007. Garage/shop holds up to 10 cars, 220 wiring, heated w/propane. Paved driveway. MLS #980249

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

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$419,900

Home in Lake McMurray community featuring 2 BR, 1 BA. Guest cottage with power. 300+ feet of waterfront secluded with dock. Views of mountain and lake wildlife.

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Ivana Wood 770-3550

$325,000

Home on shy ¼ acre. 2 BR, 1 ¾ BA including attached guest room with ½ bath. Views of Samish Bay, surrounding islands & Mount Baker. Undivided ownership in 232 feet of no bank waterfront w/dock & boat launch. Carport & shop.

MLS #1003510 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Mike Welling 540-1341

$429,500

Well maintained custom built home on just over ¼ acre in desirable Conway area. Home has 2,257 SF of living area. 3 large BR, 2.5 BA, and den/office. Master bedroom is on main level. Free standing wood stove. 32’ x 34’ fully insulated shop/garage. MLS #972381

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Corinne Cartwright 202-2397

Maggie deSouza 610-8413

$720,000

3,634 SF, 3 BR, 3 ½ bath view home on 1 acre. Living, dining, nook, family, den & Rec. rooms. 3 minutes from 1-5, S. Mount Vernon. Fabulous kitchen, gas range, granite, eating bar. 2 decks, patio, hot tub, RV parking, garden space. All natural gas, well insulated, tons of extra storage. 3 car finished garage. Olympic mountain view & amazing sunsets. MLS #1014213

Call Kirk, 770-7470

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Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

$369,000

Well-kept 20-acre farm 3 miles E. of Sedro-Woolley. Level acreage with mountain views. 3 BR, 1.5 BA in good condition.

Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. 2 gas fireplace and country kitchen. Huge cedar deck with southern exposure.

ADV apartment in very nice condition. MLS #1015489

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Bow $229,500 Affordable Samish Is. Home. 2 BR, 1 Bath, Shy 1000 S.F. “Studio Room” addition w/own entry. On over ¼ acre lot-fully fenced. Cedar Siding, metal roof. Covered carport & nice outbuilding. MLS #1013121 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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FIRST TIME OFFERED…2.9 acres just outside of city SAMISH ISLAND…No Bank Waterfront! Gorgeous 2 HOMES & ACREAGE...5 parcels, 86 Acres to call GREAT CONDITION…3 BR home has 1847 sf. master BR limits. 3 bed, 4 bath over 3200 sf. This custom home is location w/older fixer beach cabin built in 30’s. Includes home, updated & beautifully maintained. Plant crops and withpiecebath&walk-inclosets.Allapp.stay&fencedyard. what you have been dreaming of. $549,000. #1013117 tidelands, enjoy crabbing & boating, $470,000. #94556 bring the horses. $1,150,000. #1011536 Just Listed. $315,000. #1006137

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LOVELY 17 ACRES..of gently rolling pasture land near Big Lake. Great view of Mount Baker and has public water available. $219,500. #940595

MOBILE READY..improved site 1.7 ac portion of COMMERCIAL SITE..in excellent Mount Vernon 20 acre parcel with well restrictions, well septic, location, paved street w/all utilities available and power & dble wide pad. $119,500. #974982 drainage installed. $437,000. #676549

FARMHOUSE ON 6+ ACRES…don’t miss TRI-LEVEL-MOVE IN READY HOME…3 bdrms, this one, 2620 sf home 4 Bdrms in a beautiful 2.5 baths, living rm w/gas frpl, vaulted ceiling, country setting. Lg barn & much more. $450,000. family room, and fenced backyard. $284,500. #1009749 #977293 DELIGHTFUL..wonderful sunsets from your deck, 4 Bdrms., 2.5 Baths on spacious lot. Hardwoods, VERY NICE...like new home, walking distance to new carpet, stainless appl., gas f/place & central La Conner. 3Br, 2 Ba. just over 1100 sf. New interior AC. $285,000. #979395 paint & heating system. $149,000 #914922 Tim Reichert Mary Jo Reitsma Terri Heyntsen Jan Scally

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NEARLY NEW HOME..great location on this 3 Br., 2.5 Ba. Home. beautiful wood floors, granite, stainless & very nice bonus room. Just $365,000. #937831 CHUCKANUT HOME.. on 4+ acres…1 bedroom, 2 bathroom rambler with cedar trees in a much desired area! $409,900. #946376 Ron Wortham Travis Lohman Tod LeHecka David Parsons

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MONEY MAKER..automated car wash located near Western WA University. Priced for sale at 8.5% CAP on actual 2015 Net Income. Great investment at $1,466,000. #817963 COUNTRY CLUB RAMBLER...on 2nd Fairway!

Great fenced side yard, spacious backyard w/deck.

3 bed 1.75 bath, kitchen w/newer appliances. $319,000. #954021 BURLINGTON PROFESSIONAL BLDG…1579 sf bldg in great Burlington location. Currently a dental office, great layout for variety of businesses.

Adjoining lot available. $285,000. #733399

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How to Fix a Gender Gap in the Housing Market Why buying a home is more profitable for men than women — and what women can do about it

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or years, it’s been widely reported that women typically earn less in the workplace than men – as evidenced by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing that females made 19 percent less than males, on average, in 2015. Now, it’s apparent there’s a housing gender gap, too, indicating that men are benefiting more from real estate than women.

According to a new study from RealtyTrac, homes owned by single men are valued 10 percent higher, on average, and have appreciated 16 percent more since their date of purchase than residences owned by single women. Since purchase, homes owned by single men, in fact, have gained nearly $64,000 – equating to a 33 percent return on the purchase price – versus an average gain of 31 percent (almost $54,000) for homes owned by single women. The report also revealed that single women tend to live in areas where there are 7 percent more registered criminal offenders per capita than single men.

Daren Blomquist, senior vice president of RealtyTrac, Irvine, California, says he wasn’t surprised to see a gap in the value of homes purchased by men compared to women, given the widely documented gender wage gap.

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“What did surprise me was that the gap widened over time, so that the more years of homeownership, the bigger the gap in home value between homes owned by men than homes owned by women,” Blomquist says.

“This happened because the homes owned by men are appreciating at a faster pace than homes owned by women.”

Blomquist attributes the study’s findings to several factors, including higher wages for men, which gives them an advantage in buying better quality homes in higher quality neighborhoods with better appreciation potential.

“Another possible reason could be discrimination against women in the mortgage and real estate industries that results in women buying lowerquality properties in lesser-quality neighborhoods that have less appreciation potential,” he says.

Discrimination against women in the mortgage lending market has been documented in several cases brought by the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, says Anne Houghtaling, executive director of West Chicago-based HOPE Fair Housing Center.

“In those cases, interest rate and fees were analyzed for comparable

borrowers, and it was found that higher interest rates and fees were charged to women, with African-American women paying the most,” Houghtaling says. “The bottom line is that, when someone is buying a home, their purchase power is diminished if they are paying more for their mortgage.”

Bruce Ailion, broker with RE/MAX Town and Country in Atlanta, says another possible cause behind the housing gender gap is that many women are less comfortable with conflict in negotiation “and are more willing to accept an offer than to continue to bargain for a better deal,” he says. “This can make a 1 to 2 percent difference on the acquisition.”

That plays into Phillip Petree’s theory. Petree, author of “The Man Puzzle: A Guide to Understanding Men” (Petree Publishing, 2016), says, on average, men are more long-term goal oriented while women are more security minded.

“In real estate, men will buy a house first and then fall in love with it; later they will emotionally detach from it and make it sellable, sell the home, and reap the profits. Most women tend to fall in love with the property and have an emotional attachment often before considering all the financial aspects. This approach puts women

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at a disadvantage before the offer is even placed,” Petree says.

To help close the housing gender gap, Blomquist recommends that women should carefully and thoroughly research her home and its neighborhood before buying and explore properties that will provide a solid wealth-building vehicle over time.

“Don’t just rely on what your agent or broker tells you when it comes to the best house and best neighborhood to buy and – do your own research to evaluate the appreciation potential of a home and the neighborhood it’s in,” Blomquist says. “Look at homeownership rates versus rental rates in that neighborhood, natural hazards that present potential risks like flooding, and other risks such as the presence of registered criminal offenders that could negatively impact the property’s resale value.”

Additionally, don’t be afraid to shop around, negotiate without letting emotions cloud your judgment and explore different financing options.

“Find out what at least three different lenders are willing to offer you for a mortgage and compare,” Houghtaling says. “Also, if you’re searching for housing and something doesn’t sound right, contact your local fair housing organization.”

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Quiet serene setting w/Samish River off back deck.

Fireplace insert in living room along w/free standing wood-stove in the family/dining room. Large lot w/native growth for easy upkeep. Exterior has been recently painted. Three bedrooms, 1 & 3/4 baths, bus access and easy access to 1-5. Community Clubhouse with trails.

Fantastic Fannie Mae Home 2 bedroom 1 bath rambler built in 2006. Great kitchen with maple cabinets and all appliances included, living area with slider door to south facing deck. 2 Nice sized bedrooms with shared full bath. Cottage style living at it’s best and no yard work! Detached garage.

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 1553 E. Division St, MV

$139,500

Recently updated townhouse condo, updated kitchen, bathrooms, windows & extra insulation.

Slider leads to a nice patio. Designated parking space right next to the unit. Convenient Mt Vernon Hill location. HOA pays water, sewer, garbage, insurance & lawn maintenance.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076

MLS #958455

Vacant Land 999 Glacier Lane, SW

Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 45152 Main St, Concrete

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$189,000

River Valley Estates! A 5 lot plat of app. 10 acres each - this property offers a level, cleared 2 to 4 acre building area with an approved drilled well, easy access off of Prairie Road with a private driveway, remainder of the 10 acre property forested, soil logs completed, CC&R’s in place, privacy. Build your estate quality home!

Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 2721 Firwood Lane #128, MV

$159,900

Remodeled & move in ready townhome in Northridge. This 3 bed, 1.5 bath end unit features all new laminate floors, kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Large open living/ dining room, attached 1-car garage, huge laundry, new baths. Community offers RV parking, tennis, indoor pool, & clubhouse.

31010 Walberg Rd, SW

$285,000

MLS #1004931 $289,900

Beautiful! Shy 4 acres fenced for your horses or livestock. Mountain views with amazing sunsets.

Large tubs in both bathrooms. Wood stove with slate tile surround. 13kw genset that backs up electricity to home, well and barn. Not in flood zone. New Pergo flooring in kitchen, dining and laundry room.

Call Geri Cole, 391-1614

MLS #1006292

HOA includes water, sewer, garbage, & common areas. SkagitValleyHomes.com.

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6818 Gibralter Pl, ANA $529,900 Beautiful home w/a 24x36 2-story shop! The tranquil grounds include 3 recirculating ponds, bird aviaries, a lg. Aggregate patio, gazebo, terraced rock walls & stone pathways throughout.

Formal living/dining, spacious master, den/office & a family room round out this nice floor plan.

Located on a .40 ac lot on a dead-end in the desired Gibralter area. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Bill/Jannette Krieger 421-4446/Shawn & MLS #1010306 Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857

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MLS #973413

This Craftsman style home has a beautiful wrap around covered porch, 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, large, finished daylight basement & tons of storage! This immaculately maintained 2254 SF home has many interior updates to the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, & newer furnace & heat pump. Detached 30X56 3 bay shop.

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16470 State Route 20, MV $450,000 Gorgeous 45+ acre piece of property with Skagit PUD water, existing historic style barn, shop, office, arena, loafing sheds, pasture land, already set up for cattle, horse, or other livestock. This property is in a prime West Mount Vernon location & has been planted over the years in many different crops. Seller says certified organic over past 6 years. SkagitValleyHomes.com.

Bill & Jannette Krieger 421-4446/Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857

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13204 Lake View Place, MV $475,000 Spectacular Clear Lake VIEW home stately perched on 1.4 acres. Brilliant sunny open design & a wall of windows. French doors lead to den w/view & entry to private deck. Formal dining &

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grand kitchen w/pantry, eating bar, stainless & granite crowned in tile accents. Fabulous master, gigantic walk-in tile bath. Upper level bonus,

2307 Antone Way, ANA

$180,000

4 car garage/shop, RV parking & more!

Rock Ridge is located at the highest point in beautiful Anacortes. Whether you purchase a view lot, or one of the lots slightly away from the view you will be surrounded by quality homes built by some of the finest craftsmen. Capture the beauty of the area out your window, enjoy the ocean breezes, the nearby trail system, & all just minutes from downtown.

Call Deborah McNeal, 707-8073

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12770 Country Club Place, Burl

$324,000

Nice 3 bedroom Colonial style home in Skagit Golf & Country Club. Remodeled master bedroom, walk in closet & master bath with jetted tub. French doors to dining area open to spacious deck with beautiful views towards the valley. Partially fenced, large yard with fruit trees.

2 car garage, new roof, brick front located on quiet cul-de-sac.

Call Shelly Hanson, 420-2565 MLS #1013128

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 10934 Samish Island Rd, Bow

MLS #969367

9674 Samish Island Rd $699,990 Incredible property! 157 ft of medium bank waterfront. Almost an acre & it includes a darling duplex. Each unit is 1 bed, 1 bath. They have a nice shared laundry room with storage for each unit. Views from the property are amazing.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS #804056 14394 Roadrunner Lane, Burl $712,000 Gorgeous 4 bedroom home offering a lavish master suite with a gas fireplace, formal dining, living & great rooms. Designer kit w/slab granite, s/s appliances, double ovens, & bar. Soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, bonus room. Over 3,340 SF situated at the end of a cul de sac on 1.25 acres, 3 car garage, & detached heated RV gar.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS #912513 18192 Peregrine Lane, MV $748,959 Stunning views from every room of this architecturally-designed Cascade Ridge home.

Main level living including master suite w/ his & hers walk-in closets, built-in office area.

Kitchen made for entertaining, w/direct access to the covered deck, & majestic views over the Valley, out to Skagit Bay, Fir, Camano, & Whidbey Islands, & the Olympics. The daylight basement is a mother-in-law unit or self-contained guest apartment w/its own kitchen & private patio.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 MLS #931537

$529,000

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9645 Padilla Heights Rd, Anacortes $305,000 Wonderful property with many fruit and nut treescherry, apple, peach, plum, walnut, and filbert. The house remodel has started but will need a great deal of hard work. The 2160 S. F. Blue Ribbon Steel shop building was built in 1995 and has concrete floor, 3 doors, Great electrical service, heated, and insulated. Also vintage Wood barn that would give a lot of excellent building material. Use driveway/ road to view Shop Building. Property has city water and natural gas to house.

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6035 State Route 20, Anacortes

$565,000

Well built 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler on corner

Beautiful park setting with berries, fruit trees, shop,

lot features living room with fireplace and dining

room for animals and space to play. 4 bedrooms,

area that opens out to deck overlooking private

3.5 bths, 3580 sq feet with recent updates to kitchen,

fenced yard with plenty of room for entertaining.

bathrooms and carpet, 2 gas fp’s and great access

Sunny south facing living area, cozy kitchen, master

to Whidbey Island and I 5. Close to Campbell Lake

bedroom with nice size walk in closet, peek-a-boo

and Gibralter beaches. Home includes a huge living

views of Guemes Channel from 2 bedrooms and

area downstairs that is plumbed for a MIL suite with

double car garage. Great neighborhood!

their own access. Very private. Not a drive by come take a look.

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5408 Sunset Ave, Anacortes

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Completely remodeled house on almost 1/2 acre of land, secluded with views of Burrows Bay. Heavily treed; beautiful new shop. Has separate

14004 Biz Point Ln, Anacortes $1,275,000 You know this is a special place just coming down the driveway. Impressive Biz Point home offering 3 bds, 3 bth w/sep living area above 3 car garage including 2nd kitchen. Vaulted ceilings, dramatic architecture with lots of windows to enjoy the stunning sunset views of Burrows Bay, San Juan Islands & Rosario Straits from living area or deck.

2,772 SF of living space & Del Mar amenities including private beach access & mooring buoy.

Lovely landscape for privacy at this unique waterfront home.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422

MLS #978631

MIL unit attached, could be used as 2nd master on main. New appliances. This is a unique property overlooking Skyline. 3 bedroom, 3 bath.

Rick Bennett 202.2630

fireplace to dining, kitchen, breakfast nook and large main entertaining room. Double doors to a roomy master bedroom complete with dbl sink vanity, deep tub and walk in closet. Hardwood

me financing? I’m here to help! pre-approval, please contact:

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floors throughout living, hall and master bedroom.

Sunny back trex deck with covered area and spacious fully fenced yard. Separate entry to a great extra 240 SF shop or even artist studio.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422

MLS #945975

$395,000

living space between formal living room with gas

MLS #1013807

$425,000 2812 17th St, Anacortes Paramount views of the Guemes Channel, surrounding San Juan Islands and beyond. This 15,342 Sq Ft lot is poised against the lush Cranberry Lake Forest Lands and perched at the top of The Highlands. The Highlands on Fidalgo Islands is a neighborhood of exquisite custom view homes.

Located on the west side of the island, this neighborhood enjoys some of the most stunning views on the island.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638

107 Lummi Dr, La Conner $532,000 Enjoy waterfront living in this beautiful single level home ~ watch the boat traffic from the comfort in your home or relaxing on the deck. Beautifully remodeled with excellent open floor plan with separate area for guests or in-laws with door to outside. Cooks Dream Kitchen & lovely Master Bedroom Suite. Hot tub & mature landscaping.

Just over the Rainbow Bridge from the charming waterfront town of La Conner. Enjoy Shelter Bay Community marina, golf, swim, tennis, & beach.

Moorage available.

Jackie Stone 360.661.2247

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Colleen Craig Colleen Sargent Cynthia Aanestad Debbie Macy Gina Davis Jack Dixon

360-770-9638 360-202-2155 360-610-0120 360-391-2422 360-708-7794 360-941-5000

Jackie Stone Jessica Notaro Joan Handelmann John Prosser Judy Moore Kathy Rogers

360-661-2247 360-202-1441 360-202-4800 360-202-3891 360-770-3515 360-941-4400

Kristi Gabrielse Leigh Zwicker Linda Macy Lindi Kudlacek Margi Houghton

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MLS #1013179

$225,000 2811 W 3rd Pl, Anacortes 8,446 Sq Ft lot located in The Highlands a premier custom home neighborhood. Nestled against the lush backdrop of the Cranberry Lake Forest lands The Highlands enjoy some of the most stunning views on Fidalgo Island.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638

MLS #1013252

$225,000 2806 W 3rd Pl, Anacortes 7,754 Sq Ft. lot located in The Highlands a premier custom home neighborhood. Nestled against the lush backdrop of the Cranberry Lake Forest lands The Highlands enjoy some of the most stunning views on Fidalgo Island.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291

Bill Robillard 360-770-4707 Buzz Ely 360-202-4626 Caroline Baumann 360-202-7327 Catherine Mers 360-982-6831 ChristineCleland-McGrath360-708-0267 Cheryl Frazier 360-202-4789

MLS #1013212

$350,000 2917 17th St, Anacortes Paramount views of the Guemes Channel, surrounding San Juan Islands and beyond. This 11,548 Sq Ft lot is poised against the lush Cranberry Lake Forest Lands and perched at the top of The Highlands. The Highlands on Fidalgo Island is a neighborhood of exquisite custom view homes.

Located on the west side of the island, this neighborhood enjoys some of the most stunning Colleen Craig 360.770.9638

Buzz Ely 202.4626

Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home with open

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views on the island.

Large Deck.

4501 Bryce Dr, Anacortes

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Nate Scott Paul Weisz Rebecca Chamberlain Rick Bennett

360-708-2354 360-391-7281 360-421-5021 360-202-2630

Rob Skelton Sarah Jones Vicki Cooley

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Sold or Not Sold?

Question:

We have received a postcard from a local real estate broker saying that the home next door was sold in just a few days. However, there’s no “sold” sign in front of the property. We’d like to know if the house was sold and for how much.

Answer:

It used to be that real estate signs came in two flavors – for sale and sold. Today there is more signage and less clarity.

To start, we now have properties in some states that are “coming soon.” It’s unclear what this term means. Is the home now available for sale? Has it been listed? If the property is listed and the broker is an MLS member, is it in the MLS? “Some ‘coming soon’ advertisements,” said the National Association of Realtors, “involve unlisted properties, which may or will be listed with a broker

in the near future, while others relate to properties that are subject to listing agreements where property is available to potential purchasers only through the listing broker and not available, temporarily or indefinitely, for showing or purchase through other MLS participants. In either case, ‘coming soon’ properties are commonly withheld from the MLS.” If we have a home that actually is on the market, then a “for sale” sign is appropriate. If the owner accepts an offer, then it’s fair to say that the property is “under contract” – an expression that means the owner also might consider a backup offer in case the first one falls through.

Some real estate agreements fall through. This can happen because an inspection is unsatisfactory to the buyer, the appraisal is less than the sale price, the buyer cannot get financing, etc. According the latest research from Ellie Mae, 70.5 percent of all loan applications sailed through the system in May, which also means about 30 percent did not.

Backup offers generally require some specialized contract language to work well. For instance, a buyer may have the right to invoke a “kick-out” clause, which requires the seller to accept the backup agreement within a given period, say 72 hours. If the seller cannot move forward with the sale, then the

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backup purchaser can withdraw from the agreement without penalty. This prevents the buyer from being in a financial limbo for weeks or months. For details, speak with a real estate broker or attorney.

Lastly, we come to “sold” signs.

Putting up a “sold” sign or sending out postcards prematurely can be a problem if the deal falls through and the property has to be re-marketed. An untimely sale announcement also can drive potential buyers away, including buyers with the ability to pay a higher price. A “sold” sign should mean the deal’s done and that all contingencies have been satisfied or removed, the property has gone to closing, the owner has been paid and the title has been transferred.

In the case of your neighbor’s house, the easiest way to find out about the status of the listing is to call the broker.

NORTH PUGET SOUND ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® 525 East College Way, Suite J

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Tel. (360) 416-4902

www.npsar.com

REALTOR® Charity Golf Tournament Thursday August 25, 2016 Register today REALTOR® Charity Golf Tournament benefitting Skagit Habitat for Humanity and Friendship House.

Gold Sponsor for event is Umpqua Bank and Silver Sponsor: Guardian NW Title, First American Exchange of Skagit Co., and First American Title of Island Co., Bronze Sponsor: Thrivent Financial. Landed Gentry Realty is hosting the morning brunch, and Foothills Toyota Scion is our Hole-In-One sponsor.

The tournament is open to the public and all skill levels!

Registration is $125 per person and includes golf cart (guaranteed if registered by August 19th), a steak buffet following the tournament, prizes at every hole, and more! Sign up a foursome, or a single!

To Register, or for more information, contact the North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® at 360-416-4902

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Letting Sellers Stay Can Pay Time is money. Since affordably priced homes

are in short supply in many markets, buyers that fear other purchasers will be offering more money than they are willing to pay might entice a seller by accommodating his need to take time moving out.

This strategy is only effective, however, if “the dollar offer is close to what others are offering,” believes Marguerita Castanera, of Century 21 Wine Country, Sonoma, California.

Still, “being able to time your closing to when the seller is ready can be a major incentive [for a seller to accept an offer],” observes Jessica Nelson, a Redfin agent, Columbia, South Carolina area.

Nationwide, reports the National Association of Realtors, the typical number of days from the time a seller accepts an offer and the deal actually closes is between 30 and 45 days.

Providing time to a seller may give a buyer the edge, but John Pinto, of Realty World in Napa, California, believes August 19, 2016

that a closing shouldn’t be delayed, but instead the buyer should take title and then “rent back” to the seller.

Anytime a closing is significantly delayed, Pinto believes “there’s opportunity for things to go wrong,” like a seller changing his mind or the buyer losing mortgage approval.

Instead, offer a “rent back” to the seller, Pinto suggests, whereby the buyer takes ownership but contracts for the seller to stay, renting back his former home.

Buyers often charge a pro-rated amount in rent, based on the typical monthly mortgage and taxes. But “everything is negotiable,” Castanera says. When buyers are aggressively competing for a home, a rent-back might be free.

In rent-backs, former owners, “should secure renter’s insurance to protect their personal property from natural disaster or theft,” adds Michael Barry of the Insurance Information Institute. The new owner will want this, too, to protect against the possibility the former owner damages the property, he concludes.

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1009 CHIPPEWA ST, MOUNT VERNON

OPEN HOUSE • Saturday, August 20th • 10am - 11am & 3pm - 4pm

$365,000 Beautiful 2250 sq. ft., 4 bed/3 bath home in desirable location on the hill in Mount Vernon. Home offers spacious open main floor living with French doors to large covered deck. Upstairs bath features jetted tub. 2 Master Suites! Stunning kitchen with SS appliances and granite countertops!

Large family room. New furnace in November 2015. Fenced, treed and landscaped 3/10 acre lot.

Features 2 car garage and paved gated RV/Boat parking.

Danya Wolf MLS#940146

360-708-8294

17714 KingFisher Cove Lane, Big Lake

$950,000

20820 W JORDAN RD, BURLINGTON

PRICE REduCEd!

2122 FRANCIS RD, MOUNT VERNON

Waterfront home with 75 ft. of Big Lake frontage with private dock! Custom built Spanish style home with gorgeous entry and sweeping staircase up to luxurious master suite offering incredible walk-in closet and private deck. Home features kitchen with granite and sub-zero refrigerator; radiant heat; skylights; vaulted ceilings; built in vac; rec room and a bonus/storage room on lower level. Fantastic views to be enjoyed from choice of 3 decks!

Near Golf course. Danya Wolf Carla Fischer MLS#1007986 360-708-8294 360-982-0010

13813 STATE ROUT 9, MOUNT VERNON

$239,000 Beautiful view property, ready for you to build your dream home. PUD water, power and 3 bedroom septic surrounded by a circular driveway or continue on to another wonderful building site - cleared, level, and with spectacular mountain view! New gravel road is partially paved. Good access from Highway 9 for easy driving into property. I-5 minutes away.

Watch for signage.

MLS#1014931 Carla Fischer Celia Miller

360-982-0010 360-391-6065

OLD HIGHWAY 99 N, ALGER

$98,000 1030 TINAS COMA DRIVE, BURL HILL

$100,000 410 N LAVENTURE RD, MOUNT VERNON

PRICE REduCEd! Mostly level 9.5 approx. Suzanne Jenkins Carla Fischer acres with easy 360-941-2983 360-982-0010 access to I-5. Drilled well needed. Sewer hookup to be approved by county with approximately a $9600 hookup fee. MLS #918467

Awe inspiring views are yours to behold when you build your DREAM Home at top of Burlington Hill! Live the “high life” while Danya Wolf still enjoying city amenities and 360-708-8294 convenience! Within excellent Burlington School district; close to shopping and I-5 for easy commuting.

All utilities available at street: power, water, sewer and natural gas. Complete plans for this beautiful home are negotiable. MLS #909681

$189,500 Move-in ready, three bedroom/ 1.75 bath one level home located in desirable Burlington school district.

Designer paint choices, massive master bedroom, easy to use kitchen handy to laundry room. Spacious partially fenced yard with garden space, firepit and large outbuilding.

Enjoy easy access to Highway 20, nearby walking trail, shopping and schools. Danya Wolf MLS #952310 360-708-8294

$275,000 Horse haven! 1 plus acre; fenced; small barn, 3 bedroom home with ductless heater; propane stove; country kitchen; mostly vinyl windows; newer carpeting in living room; hardwood flooring; and linoleum.

Remodeled bath with granite and tile.

Decking to patio; double carport with 6 feet by 18 feet storage building. Asian pear, pear, and cherry trees! View of eagle’s nest; and sometimes of eagles. Shaded area for relaxing with an afternoon iced tea. 1.2 acres less road.

MLS#1015160 Danya Wolf

360-708-8294

3610 MOHAWK, MOUNT VERNON

Carla Fischer

360-982-0010

$345,000 Amazing views from this stunning 4 bed/ 2 Bath home on a quiet cul-de-sac location offering an oversize yard with fruit and nut trees and Danya Wolf lots of room to play! 360-708-8294 This home offers a beautiful kitchen with oak cabinets, SS appliances, gas range, built in microwave and walk in pantry, open concept floor plan; Master has soaking tub; separate shower; a walk in closet and own access to the expansive Deck. MLS #928931

$205,000 18238 CAPET ZALSILUCE RD, LACONNER $320,000 7157 OLD HWY 99 N, BURLINGTON

$250,000

Beautifully cared for double-wide manufactured home with 1344 sq. ft. offering 3 beds/1.75 baths on fully fenced, unique horseshoe REduCEd! Spectacular views! This unique shape, 1 acre with awesome home offers; 2 beds/1.75 baths; garden space and fruit trees. Home Carla Fischer Beautiful, brand new never lived in skylights; vaulted ceilings; features kitchen with new, custom 3 bed/2 bath doublewide Fleetwood incredible mural in living room by cabinets; cheery paint choices; 360-982-0010 home. Home in convenient location Suzanne Jenkins Danya Wolf local artist; Beautiful jetted tub in large master w/walk-in closet and amazing shower; with easy access to I-5, schools, 360-941-2983 Master; kitchen has gas SS range; 360-708-8294 front deck; large back deck; new roof 2007; new water shopping, medical, and bus routes. tankless hot water; deck; cozy yard with firepit and heater; propane furnace; woodstove; oversize 2-car stairs to the beach and a picnic area. MLS # 937270 garage/shop. MLS #1004137 Attached 22x24 garage. MLS #941226

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360.424.0300

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