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BIG LAKE FRONTAGE WITH PRIVATE DOCK! FEATURE HOME: 17714 KingFisher Cove Lane, Mount Vernon

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Burlington $99,999 55+ Burlington Hill Estates. 3 BR, 2 BA, Den or home office. Workshop is 10 x 12. Garden tool outbuilding. Double car attached garage. MLS #1003533

Rockport $162,950 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

Call Debbie, 708-8780

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Sedro-Woolley $295,000 2 story home w/2452 SF – on 1/4+ acre. 3 BR, office, 2 bonus rms. Fam. Rm, 2 ½ BA. Built in 2000, great open floor plan. Master suite w/walk-in closet, jetted tub. Lg. 2 car attached gar., fully fenced. Private, on dead end St. in Glenhaven. MLS #1004104 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Concrete $65,000 Cozy 1 BR cabin. Cape Horn Community. Great weekend getaway. Large wooded lot. Boat launch and Skagit River access. Small outbuilding. MLS #1008665

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Bow $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

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Sedro-Woolley $244,900 Home business owners dream property. 1624 SF divided into office type space on bottom floor & private upstairs space for your family. Large county lot with attached garage & detached shop. Lots of level parking. New paint & carpets. Air conditioned. MLS #968902 Call Mike, 540-1341

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Mount Vernon $432,500 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 Call Jim, 708-1681

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Burlington $259,000 Classic 1900’s Craftsman home. Completely renovated w/early century amenities intact. 2200 SF, 6 BR, 1.75 BA. Country kitchen w/eating nook. Master bed on main floor w/walk in closet & full bath. Full basement w/ garage door access. Loads of storage thru out. MLS #977654 Call Ron, 333-1045

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

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Mount Vernon $462,500 Wonderful custom home in Conway. Open floor plan w/kitchen & dining area adjoining lg. living room. Beautiful granite counters in kitchen w/lots of cabinets & walk-in pantry. 2 master suites both w/walk-in closets and Jacuzzi tubs. Private location – approx. 5.1 acres & 2552 SF home. Oversized 2 car garage w/shop area. 3 Trex decks. MLS #980196 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Maggie deSouza 610-8413

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Brexit a Boon for U.S. Homeowners....... P. 9

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Sandi riley 770-8670

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$449,000

4209 APACHE DRIVE, MOUNT VERNON

$325,000

Sandi Riley 770-8670 6241 S. SHORE RD “GUEMES ISLAND” ANACORTES

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OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-3:00 KENDA F. 391-0030

OPEN SUNDAY 11:00-4:00 SHELLEY C. 708-4377

• GREAT NEW PRICE, BEAUTIFUL MTN/VALLEY VIEW HOME W/OPEN DESIGN. • GRANITE COUNTERS/CHERRY CABINETS IN OPEN KITCHEN/FAMILY RM. W/GAS FPL. • GORGEOUS MASTER SUITE W/JETTED TUB. TOTAL OF 3 BD., 3 BA.+ 3 CAR GARAGE!!

• LARGE PARK LIKE YARD ON 1/3 ACRE, MATURE LANDSCAPING & TREES, FULLY FENCED • INTERIOR RECENTLY UPGRADED/REMODELED, GORGEOUS MASTER SUITE W/PRIVATE DECK. • CUSTOM CABINETS & GRANITE “TOPS”+ S.S. APPLIANCES IN “NEW” KITCHEN, 3 BD., 1.75 BATH TOTAL!

• SURROUNDED BY NATURAL RESERVE, 5+ ACRES W/100 FT. OF MEDIUM BANK BEACHFRONT, GREAT VIEWS! • BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED “HISTORICAL CRAFTSMAN” W/MODERN UPDATES INSIDE & OUT. • 3 BD., 1.5 BA, 2900+ SQ. FT. - WOOD FLRS - CUSTOM CABINETRY, 50 YR. ROOF & 3,000 +- SQ. FT. BASEMNT/GAR.

1700 FOWLER STREET, MOUNT VERNON

17908 ERVINE LANE, MOUNT VERNON

2610 E. SECTION ST. “LITTLE MTN. ESTATES” MT. VERNON

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• SURROUNDED BY FOREST, PEACE & QUIET AWAITS YOU, CLOSE TO TOWN! • ORIGINAL 1950 “HOMESTEAD” ON LARGE LOT, 3 BEDROOMS • DOUBLE CARPORT, 10 X 12 STUDIO BUILDING, INCLUDES RIDING LAWN MOWER.

• MOST AFFORDABLE, LOADED W/VALUE & POTENTIAL! A REAL CUTIE! • 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM COMBO • NICE CORNER LOT, CLOSE TO CLUBHOUSE, HUGE STORAGE BUILDING + CARPORT.

$319,500

2410 FRANCIS ROAD, MOUNT VERNON

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CALL SANDI R. 770-8670 • GORGEOUS EVERGREENS GIVE PRIVACY FROM ROAD, SECLUSION “CLOSE IN”.• FENCED PASTURE, TOTAL OF 5.50 ACRES W/”OFF RD. VEHICLE” RIDING TRAILS ALSO! • UPGRADED REMODELED 3 BD., 2 BA. MANUFACTURED HOME W/LG. 3 BAY SHOP/GARAGE

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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. MLS#1007986

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• DESIRABLE LOCATION CLOSE TO “HILLCREST PARK” & HIGH DEMAND “JEFFERSON SCHOOL”! • SOLID CEDAR & BRICK TRIM RAMBLER W/NEWER ROOF, GORGEOUS FENCED YD. & LG. SUNNY DECK. • 3 BEDROOMS, 1.75 BATH, KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE, BIG DOUBLE GARAGE. 24816 OLD DAY CREEK ROAD, “CLEAR LAKE” S.W.

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CALL SANDI R. 770-8670 • GREAT PACKAGE W/NEWLY UPGRADED RAMBLER. • 3 BD., 3 BA. LOVELY NEW BAMBOO FLOORS, NEW PAINT INSIDE & OUT! • GAS HEAT, 2 GAS FIREPLACES, HUGE GARAGE, OUTSTANDING QUALITY!

360.757.6013 800.869.7084

• APPROVED ACCESSORY DWELLING ABOVE LG. HEATED SHOP W/1/2 BATH • ATTRACTIVE 1 BD. 1 BA. APARTMENT ($600 MO. INCOME) ABOVE • CLOSE TO COLLEGE, EDGE OF TOWN, HUGE “SHY” ACRE W/R.V. PARKING

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11064 Peter ANderSoN rd., BurliNgtoN 1402 N. 14th St, MouNt VerNoN

BIG LAKE FRONTAGE WITH PRIVATE DOCK!

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$259,500

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OPEN SATURDAY 1:00-3:00 NICOLE M. 206-962-9475/SHARON S. 661-6164

9177 BelleVille roAd, BurliNgtoN

EDGE OF TOWN... This 4 Br., 2 Ba., on 1.8 acres w/a 3120 sf barn. 2 FOR 1 special.. separate single story homes on one lot in Hardwood floors on main level, rec room on lower level, great Burlington. Great as rentals or some one wanting 2 homes at reasonable price. $175,000. #958897 garden space & room to roam. $295,000. #967080

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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

12359 rAiNier dr, BurliNgtoN COUNTRY CLUB LIVING.. excellent home on golf course, 2100 sf w/3 Br., 3 Ba., & spacious rec. room on 9th Fairway. $357,500. NEW ON MARKET!

OPEN HOUSE • SaTURday, 8/6, 11-1PM 1823 BArNuM lN, BurliNgtoN

1000 ChiPPeWA St., MouNt VerNoN

BURLINGTON RAMBLER... 3 Br., 2 full baths offering a great room hoSted By : KriSteN tuttle w/gas fireplace & hardwood floors, open design kitchen, 2 car Exceptional quality 4 Br 4.5 Ba home $495,500. #924967 garage A must see!. $285,000. #1006529

10515 SAMiSh iSlANd rd., BoW. hoSted By - ShelAh iNMAN Private 1 acre setting w/spacious home, shop, newer kitchen & wrap around porch. $549,000. #891540

22397 BulSoN rd., MouNt VerNoN ALL THE WHISTLES & BELLS!.. extraordinary craftsman 33446 WeSt Shore dr., MouNt VerNoN 21328 Blue JAy PlACe, MouNt VerNoN home on 5 acres in Conway. 2 family rooms on main level & LAKE CAVANAUGH - no bank waterfront, gorgeous views from HAVE IT ALL!.. outstanding Cape Cod custom home w/ many special upper floor & master suites, 2 family rooms on main level. charming home, beautiful wood floors, wood vaulted ceilings. Spacious touches on 1.5 acre lot east of Conway, 3 Br., 4 Ba., +650 sf guest quarters above 3 car garage. $650,000. #970750 Heated pool. Huge barn. & much more. $860,000. #978235 kitchen, lg deck, outdoor frpl & your own dock. $725,000. #810568

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The Best Is Yet To Come

f things go as planned, lots of retirees won’t have to travel to find fun, it will be available right at home. So much attention has been paid to older homeowners who move to a smaller, less expensive place to ease tight retirement budgets that the word describing the practice – “downsizing” – is part of the common vernacular. But that term doesn’t describe how nearly half of older homeowners who plan to move at least one

more time envision their future home. A survey by Freddie Mac, the mortgage agency, found that 37 percent of 55 and older homeowners indicate they probably will move at least one more time. Only half of those likely movers predict they’ll go to a less expensive place, with 37 percent saying they’ll buy a home costing about the same and 12 percent planning to trade up to a costlier home. Those numbers sound right to Christopher

Dorociak of John Burns Real Estate Consulting. He’s studied vacationoriented communities that are a few hours outside of metro areas, and found they “attract 55 plus households seeking a home similarly priced or more expensive than their current one.” A “NEXTadventure” house, featuring the amenities that research has shown retirees will want, is being constructed now to be open in connection with the International Builders

Show in January 2017. Outdoor entertaining spaces, storage space in a garage and energy efficiency are some of the features of the showcase house, explains Meg Gore, of Taylor Morrison, the company building it. Freddie Mac found that the more affluent the

55 plus household, the more likely they are to move. For those without the resources to splurge on another residence, however, life may still be good: The survey found 64 percent of homeowners are ‘very satisfied’ with their current home.

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Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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REALTORS® 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 is Guardian NW Title, First American Exchange of Skagit Co., and First American Title of Island County. 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!

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Very 2003 nice townhouse style duplex in the heart of Burlington. Both units feature main floor living room open to tile countered kitchen with free standing gas stove and 1/2 bath & skylights. Upper level features 2 large bedrooms with laminate floors full bath and stack washer dryers.

Quiet serene setting with the Samish River off the back deck and the opportunity to watch spawning salmon working their way up stream. Fireplace insert in the living room for chilly days along with a free standing wood-stove in the family/dining room. Large lot with native growth for easy upkeep. The exterior has been recently painted on this well maintained home that is ready for a new owner.Three bedrooms, 1 & 3/4 baths, bus access and easy access to 1-5. Community Clubhouse with trails.

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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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Open House Sat. 8/6 • 11-2 pm Wonderful Fannie Mae Homepath property located in Sedro Woolley. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 1500 sqft home was built in 2003. Home features, Gas heat & Hot Water, full bath off master, fenced back yard all in a terrific neighborhood just minutes to I-5.

New Roof & Landscaping #945491 • $249,900

Don’t miss this great location in quiet neighborhood, cute of all cute houses. New roof & landscape. Bright and Open floor plan. Large fenced grassy backyard with fruit tree. Very clean and easy maintained home.

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6.1 total acres w/a one level home, ranch style, 94 x 96 barn, 30 x 60 shop building with car lift, 2 wells for irrigation and addl PUD hookup. Home is a custom design 4 bedroom 2.5 bath. Kitchen is fantastic, appliances are top of the line, cook top and double ovens w/large hood, pantry walk-in and big eating area. Dining room, family room, large living room, master bedroom bath has access to hot tub on deck.

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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 NE

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 6th, 1-3

45152 Main St, Concrete

20799 W. Jordan Rd, Burl $169,900 Investment opportunity! 3 bed, 1 bath home has good bones, & new septic system. Kitchen boasts plenty of cabinet & counter space. Double-car garage provides a work area with a loft above for storage as well as access to a large bonus room featuring 2 additional rooms on the upper level. Home is being sold “AS-IS”. Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS# 1004396 1502 Wildflower Way, SW $169,900 Well maintained & upgraded Wildflower 2 bedroom! Laminate flooring, remodeled bath, & nearly new washer/dryer. Seller has opened a second floor loft for additional storage. Detached 1 car garage with 1 off-street parking space. Rear deck is fully fenced for privacy & with pet door allows room for small dog. Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 MLS# 944102 716 Jameson St, SW $225,000 Great location! Large lot with space for parking an RV or boat. 3 bed, 2 bath home. 2086 SF rambler with high ceilings, formal living room, bonus/family room. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet, full bathroom & door that leads to fully fenced backyard. 1 car detached garage & additional outbuilding for storage. Large deck & big back yard. Call Shelby Hagman, 982-0163 MLS# 970654 1210 Hawthorne Pl, MV $249,999 Meticulous home located on a large cul-de-sac lot. Light filled family room & eat in kitchen with wrap around windows; new fridge, micro & freezer included. A guest powder room. Upstairs loft, large master, master bath, & 2 additional bedrooms, bath & laundry. SkagitValleyHomes.com. Bill & Jannette Krieger 421-4446 Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 MLS# 941782

$285,000

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

MLS# 1004931

405 S. 9th Street, MV $338,900 Great Mid Century Modern home, on nearly 1 acre. Originally built in 1920 & renovated in 1965 by famed architect Henry Klien. Large family room, formal dining, 2 large beds, den, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths. The retro kitchen maintains its charm with copper tile backsplash & vintage details. Large deck, slate patio, loads of privacy, & 2 car carport. SkagitValleyHomes.com. Bill & Jannette Krieger 421-4446 Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 13204 Lake View Place, MV

MLS# 1004393 $475,000

Spectacular Clear Lake VIEW home stately perched

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 architecturallydesigned 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

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

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 6th, 2-4 31010 Walberg Rd, SW

$289,900

Beautiful! Shy 4 acres fenced for your horses or livestock. Mountain views. 3 beds, 2 full baths, 1,215 SF. Wood stove with slate tile surround. New Pergo flooring in kitchen, dining & laundry room. Call Geri Cole, 391-1614 60233 State Route 20, Marblemount

MLS# 1006292 $305,000

2+ acres of park-like, Sequoias bordered, yard, surrounding your 4 bedroom Craftsman home, 24x32, shop, & roomy 2 car garage with upper room. There is also a generator system just in case of power failure. This hidden treasure has river access, securely gated entrance. Call Bette Thompson, 840-5109

MLS#933077

bath. Upper level bonus, 4 car garage/shop, RV

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parking & more! Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS#969367 10934 Samish Island Rd, Bow

$529,000

South facing Samish Island Beach house just steps to the water’s edge. Great island getaway with 2 bed, 1 bath, walls of glass, expansive decks for entertaining, spa, and boat house/artist studio. Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 9674 Samish Island Rd

1311 Mariners Place, Ana $1,100,000 Gorgeous sweeping views of the San Juan Islands, Guemes Channel, Rosario Straits & beyond. Designer kitchen w/double ovens, slab granite counters, s/s appliances, walk in pantry, Lg. master w/tile surround walk in shower. Theater, bonus & family rooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 decks plumbed w/gas, heat pump A/C, central vacuum, & 2nd laundry area. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS# 885295

MLS# 869404 $699,990

Incredible property! 157 ft of medium bank waterfront.

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Almost an acre & it includes a darling duplex. Each unit

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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

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Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 6784 Carolina St, Anacortes $367,000 Country living close to town. One level home with 3 bedroom plus office, 2 baths, spacious kitchen with skylight, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Bamboo floors, New hot water tank, newer roof & furnace. Magnificent fenced back yard with raised vegetable garden, children’s play structure, enticing iron wood deck complete with hot tub and lots or room for entertaining. High tech green house & wired for generator. 2 car attached garage and large attached carport and RV parking. Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 1005474 NE

2319 11th St, Anacortes $449,000 Charming is the word for this lovely Old Town home. Framed by lush, mature landscaping & a wrap around deck, this home invites you to sit & savor your surroundings, including a view of the Guemes Channel. Private back deck includes a hot tub for a relaxing soak. 3 car garage & large driveway area offer extra car, boat or RV parking. Master bedroom & bath have been updated with new cabinetry, tile and bamboo flooring. Bring your ideas to update the remainder and make this charmer your own. Cynthia Aanestad 360.610.0120 MLS# 1005685

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1408 11th St, Anacortes $570,000 Beautiful craftsman in Old Town is perfection inside & out. Be greeted by a lovely Ipe deck sitting porch into the dramatic entry boasting wonderful cherry floors. Cozy living room w/gas fireplace, charming kitchen features butlers pantry, maple cabinets, farm sink & is next to LR & DR w/glass pocket doors. Built in vac, travertine bathrooms, skylights, mud room & wainscoting are just a few more things to make this home shine. Attractive lot w/fenced yard & lots of parking in rear off alley. Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1006362

$159,000

Terrific location on Hwy 20 behind Jerry Smith Automotive. Great storage space 25x60 feet with 14ft overhead door and man door. Insulated window for light and overhead gas heater for warmth. Easy access with 60 ft turn radius.

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1812 40th Ct, Anacortes

foot lot in town. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, the property allows for a gracious home and outdoor space. Utilities are on site and await your plans. Located near the Anacortes Community Forest Lands, take advantage of the walkability right out your front door. Christine Cleland-McGrath 360.708.0267

3715 W 10th St, Anacortes $270,000 Sunsets! Views of Guemes Channel and the magical San Juan Islands beyond! It’s all about the view.... come build your dream home in the desirable Rock Ridge neighborhood of quality homes. A short walk or bike ride to the Anacortes Forestlands to enjoy the trail system and Cranberry Lake. Close to the ferry and Washington Park. Easy access to town for shopping, dining and to enjoy the culture of the Old Town Anacortes downtown. Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 963554

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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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360-420-3119 360-333-9975 360-708-8284 713-822-9203 360-202-0041

MLS# 1006398

1817 40th Ct, Anacortes

$189,000

Build your custom home on a level 11,900 square foot lot in town. The property allows for a gracious home and outdoor space with plenty of options due to access from the quiet cul-de-sac and 41st Street. Utilities are on site and await your plans. Located near the Anacortes Community Forest Lands, take advantage of the walkability right out your front door. Christine Cleland-McGrath 360.708.0267

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

$179,000

Build your custom home on a level 8,900 square

4507 Bryce Dr, Anacortes $325,000 Well built Skyline home. Large south facing yard offers a multitude of fruit trees and lots of room for gardening and outdoor entertaining. Large master on upper level. Living room with wood burning stove for cozy ambience and alternative heat source. Spacious family room with 1/2 bath on lower level could be converted to a 3rd bedroom. Oversized, well insulated 2 car garage with ample shop space. RV parking. New furnace and hot water heater. Cynthia Aanestad 360.610.0120 MLS# 1007624

MLS#932864

1410 15th St, Anacortes $400,000 New Construction, custom details. Elegant Travertine foyer with stone accent wall at the entry. Skylights & vaulted ceilings, Bright & airy! Large kitchen w/granite countertops open to dining & living areas. Wood & tile through main floor. Custom built hardwood staircase, 4’ wide. Hi-end lighting & plumbing fixtures. Lrg main bathroom. Laundry rm & pantry off kitchen. Large crawl space with all utilities under the house provide huge main floor & quiet heating & cooling. Too many items to list! Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS#933740

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

MLS# 1006382

360-488-3776 360-333-2783 206-949-1010 1493248

Short-Term Insurance Question:

With the children gone we now have a big house with lots of extra space. Rather than sell and downsize we would like to take in boarders on a nightly basis. What insurance coverage do we need? Is such coverage part of our basic homeowners policy or is additional coverage required?

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There’s no doubt that large numbers of property owners have begun to monetize their homes. Airbnb, which describes itself as “the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company,” said that in 2016 it booked more than 1 million people worldwide on New Year’s Eve alone, including 47,000 in New York and 25,000 in Miami. Airdna, a site that tracks the short-term rental market, said that at the end of 2015 it had “identified a total of 550,000 Airbnb listings in the

U.S. California leads all states with 125,803 total properties listed, with New York in second place at 94,976 Airbnb rentals.” Regardless of popularity, property owners must still be concerned with insurance because a paying overnight visitor can slip, have an accident or get bitten by the dog. Whether you can get insurance coverage for such guests ranges from easy to impossible. “Every carrier has underwriting guidelines that are unique to them and their business model,” says Jason Vaughan with Affordable Home Insurance in Miramar Beach, Florida. “Some carriers will accept a one-night rental. Some carriers may be fine with a three-night rental, but not a one-night rental. Some carriers may deem anything other than an annual rental ineligible.” And some insurance companies, it should be said, may not cover in-home rentals at all. If suitable coverage is unavailable, property owners may need a different insurance company. For its part, Airbnb has a “$1,000,000 Host Guarantee” program to protect homeowners against certain hazards, however the company points out that “the Host Guarantee is not insurance and should not be considered as a replacement or stand-

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in for homeowners or renters insurance. Hosts may want to consider independent insurance to cover valuable items like jewelry, artwork or collectibles, which are subject to limited protection under the Host Guarantee.” The question of insurance with renters who sublease a room for a night is different. Since tenants do not own the property, they cannot insure the structure. For this reason both the property owner and the tenant should get appropriate coverage before accepting short-term rentals. For details and specifics, speak with insurance brokers. One can imagine there will be situations where landlords will not want overnight tenants or will only allow paid guests under certain conditions such as a higher rental rate or even a share of the revenues. Look for standard leases to be revised to include language showing how short-term rentals are to be handled.

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hey say the first rule of real estate is location, location, location. So how can events in as far off a location as Britain possibly affect your ability to buy or sell a home here in the States? Brexit could be the catalyst, say the experts. Britain’s decision in June to eventually leave the European Union – also known as “Brexit” – sent shock waves through the global economy, initially triggering major losses in stock markets around the world and contributing to political uncertainty in Europe. Now, experts say Brexit also is having a notable impact on the U.S. housing market by causing mortgage interest rates to dip lower. Daniel C. Price, president/CEO of OneTitle National Guaranty Company in New York City, says American mortgage rates have decreased in the weeks following the Brexit verdict due in large part to jittery investors concerned that the world economy could slow. “Nervous investors rushed to put money into safe places, especially low-risk, high-quality bonds that are extremely safe, like U.S. Treasury bonds. This bid up the price of those bonds,” says Price, who adds that bond prices and interest rates move in opposite directions – when one rises, the other falls. In order to lend money to people looking for mortgages, “lenders borrow that money by taking checking and savings deposits, and they also sell mortgage loans to investors,” Price says. “In both cases, people are willing to give money to lenders at lower interest rates following the Brexit vote. The result is that banks can afford to offer mortgage at lower interest rates.” Secondly, worries over the global economy following the Brexit August 5, 2016

Brexit a Boon for U.S. Homebuyers How Britain leaving the European Union may make it easier for you to buy or sell a home

decision make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in the short term. “Both factors have resulted in lower mortgage rates,” Price says. Lower rates make it more affordable to purchase a home today and enable buyers to spend more. And that’s a win-win for buyers and sellers: buyers benefit from lower payments and more purchasing

power while sellers have more prospects to attract, which can bid up the selling price. “The long-term effect of an influx of homebuyers could lead to an increase in demand for an already limited inventory of homes for sale,” says Vijay Sandal, Realtor with Nourmand & Associates, a Hollywood, California-based luxury real estate boutique. “This, in turn,

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means that house prices could further be on the rise.” One potential drawback to Brexitinfluenced lower rates, however, is mortgage borrower complacency. “As rates stay lower for longer, people start to lose the urgency to act now. The consensus starts to shift to ‘rates aren’t going anywhere so I don’t have to rush,’ which can have a dampening effect on the housing market,” says Rick Arvielo, owner of New American Funding in Tustin, California. That begs the question: should home shoppers act quickly to capitalize on lower mortgage rates or wait for them to possibly dip even lower in the coming weeks or months? “Prospective borrowers should move now and lock in at current low rates,” says Joe Melendez, CEO of Dallas-headquartered ValueInsured. “Even if rates go slightly lower, underwriting guidelines may change or home prices may rise, mitigating any potential benefit from a further decline in rates.” Sandal agrees. “The U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at its June meeting, and Chair Janet Yellen has indicated that she’s not sure when the next hike will come. This means that, for the near future, interest rates should stay low, but there is no certainty that this will continue. Markets are reactionary, and as time goes on markets tend to stabilize,” Sandal says. “Lock in a low mortgage rate now before it may be too late.” Price cautions against trying to perfectly time when to pull the trigger on a mortgage loan. “It’s more important to look at mortgage rates from many different lenders than worrying about exactly when to lock in a rate,” he says.w 9

1009 CHIPPEWA ST, MOUNT VERNON

$365,000

63 WILLOW LANE, MOUNT VERNON

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. MLS#940146

Roomy, 1700sqft 3 bed/2bath , 1 ½ story home on spacious 1/3 acre lot in convenient location Updated interior, country kitchen, charm of yesteryear.. Easy access to everything! Shopping, schools, bus line and medical. MLS#1008048 Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Danya Wolf

360-708-8294

22390 MCMURRAY SHORE DR, MOUNT VERNON

$1,250,000 WATERFRONT HOME W/ACREAGE! Pacific NW gem in gated community on shores of Lk McMurray, a treasure on 5+ac w/rare 360 ft waterfront offers privacy & serenity! Captivating views enhance the RESORT appeal of this energy efficient contemporary Craftsman. Architectural details include soaring ceilings, 23 ft stone fireplace, in/ outdoor surround sound etc. Dramatic lighting, angles & spaces are hallmarks of this aesthetic 2 story estate. 1100 sf garage/shop. Swim, kayak & fish from private dock in Celia Miller parklike setting. MLS #944409 360-391-6065

3610 MOHAWK, MOUNT VERNON

$345,000

20820 W JORDAN RD, BURLINGTON

$200,000 410 N LAVENTURE RD, MOUNT VERNON $210,000

NEW PRICE! 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 Danya Wolf to laundry room. Spacious par- 360-708-8294 tially fenced yard with garden space, firepit and large outbuilding. Enjoy easy access to Highway 20, nearby walking trail, shopping and schools. MLS #952310

PRICE REDUCTION! Beautiful, brand new never lived in 3 bed/ 2 bath doublewide Fleetwood home. Home in coinvent location with easy access to I-5, schools, shopping, medical, and bus routes. Attached 22x24 Suzanne Jenkins garage. MLS #941226 360-941-2983

2381 E SECTION ST, MOUNT VERNON

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 lots of room to play! 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

$250,000 Nice, one story 3 bed home with attached garage, lots of parking; Danya Wolf big yard to 360-708-8294 play, entertain or garden! Near schools, parks, bus line and medical. MLS#1008046

Danya Wolf

360-708-8294 OLD HIGHWAY 99 N, ALGER

$98,000 1030 TINAS COMA DRIVE, BURL HILL

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

$100,000 1408 ALPINE VIEW PLACE, EAGLEMONT $414,000 18238 CAPET ZALSILUCE RD, LACONNER $320,000 7157 OLD HWY 99 N, BURLINGTON

Awe inspiring views are yours to behold when you build your DREAM Home at top of Burlington Hill! Live the “high life” while still Danya Wolf enjoying city amenities and con- 360-708-8294 venience! 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

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Live in this beautiful Golf Villa John Hunter overlooking the 14th Fairway 360-202-3854 with Golf Course and territorial views. Many custom upgrades in this 3 beds & 3 baths. Enjoy formal and informal living and spacious kitchen with island and breakfast bar. Main floor master, large Trex deck, wind block & awning downstairs with fireplace, built in wet bar & wine room, spacious bedroom & bath, could be a MIL. Covered patio overlooking private garden area & golf course. Enjoy beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Community. MLS #971455

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$250,000

Beautifully cared for double-wide manufactured home with 1344 sq. ft. offering 3 beds/1.75 baths on fully fenced, unique horseshoe Spectacular views! This unique shape, 1 acre with awesome garhome offers; 2 beds/1.75 baths; den space and fruit trees. Home Carla Fischer skylights; vaulted ceilings; infeatures kitchen with new, custom credible mural in living room by cabinets; cheery paint choices; 360-982-0010 local artist; Beautiful jetted tub in Danya Wolf large master w/walk-in closet and amazing shower; Master; kitchen has gas SS range; 360-708-8294 front deck; large back deck; new roof 2007; new water 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

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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