Re-weekly 09-16 2016 by Skagit Publishing

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2316 J Avenue, AnAcortes Windermere reAl estAte/skAgit vAlley Jim glAckin

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$509,000

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$229,900

Dir: From Division, South on 30th. Home on Right. Move in ready home featuring 3 BR, 1.75 BA. Spacious living room w/bay window & new carpeting. Formal dining room & warm kitchen w/dining area. Large family room. Fully fenced back yard. Lovely landscaping & garden area. Huge 15 x 40 2-story RV garage or boat storage w/10’ x 12’ door. MLS #1026862

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Burlington

2025 Riverside Drive, Suite D Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 755-9596

$245,000

w/adjoining living room feat. cathedral ceilings & bay window. 3 good size bedrooms, 1 ¾ baths. Fenced backyard w/deck. Lots of cabinets and shelving in the garage. RV Parking. MLS #1022196

Call Ivana, 770-3550

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

OPEN HOUsE sUN. sEPT. 18TH 1-3PM 2411 S. 15th Street, Mount Vernon $354,950

Dir: Exit I-5 240, East on Cain Lake Road, Left on Rainbow, property on left hand side. Impeccably maintained 3 BR, 2 BA rambler in Glenhaven. Open floor plan. Spacious kitchen that flows into a large family room. Glenhaven amenities include community lake, boat launch, parks, fishing, swimming pool, tennis & clubhouse. Easy I-5 access. Too good to miss! MLS #1025580

Dir: Anderson Road Exit, North on frontage road to Blackburn, right up the hill, right on S. 15th. Look for sign down private drive. Immaculate home on the hill in Mount Vernon. Located at the end of a private drive. 12,197 SF lot w/outstanding views. Spacious gourmet kitchen w/recent upgrades. Formal living & dining areas. Upstairs master suite includes private deck,2 closets & double sinks. Large yard landscaped to perfection w/large deck. RV parking & 4 bays of covered parking. MLS #1018942

La Conner

Bow

$325,000

FEE SIMPLE! Beautiful floor plan inside. Spacious gem is 2,061 SF, 3 BR, 1.75 BA. 2 bonus rooms. Lovely huge back deck. Sits on secluded ½ acre. Fresh paint & fixtures throughout. Energy efficient heat pump with A/C. Move in ready! MLS #1025221

$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 Laura, 441-5099

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mike Welling 540-1341

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La Conner

$209,950

2 BR, 1.5 BA home on secluded 4.85 acres. Barn, shop and 3 outbuildings. Peaceful location. Possible owner financing available. Bring your imagination! MLS #1027309

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Mount Vernon

fenced lg. lot – close to schools. MLS #1025080

La Conner

$449,900

First time on market in over 118 years! Wonderful views. Parlor & formal dining room w/coved ceiling. Gourmet kitchen w/custom Hertco cabinets. Vertical grain fir floors. Douglas fir siding. MLS #1002150

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Corinne Cartwright 202-2397

Maggie deSouza 610-8413

Jennifer Baker 220-1526

$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

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

$225,000

Well cared for MV Rambler. Built in 1990, 1,008 SF, 2+ BR, 1 ¾ BA. New siding & Exterior Paint. 2 car attached gar. w/new gar. door. Beautiful bamboo floors. Fully

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

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Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

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Well maintained rambler. Open floor plan. Kitchen has dining area

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OPEN HOUsE sUN. sEPT. 18TH 1-3PM 694 Rainbow Drive, Sedro-Woolley $257,500

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Feature Home From cover: 2316 J Avenue, AnAcortes

$509,000

Windermere real estate/Skagit 1030 e. college Way mount vernon, Wa 360.424.4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

Jim Glackin 360-428-2828

Modern Craftsman on small in-city lot with big harbor, Cap Sante & Mount Baker views! Close to downtown, schools & Anacortes pool & rec center this 2100 sf. home features master on main, kitchen with eating area & formal dining room, laundry on each level, 2.5 baths, maple flooring, granite-tile counters, over-sized windows & skylights, build-ins, walk-in closets & a gas fireplace. Mature landscaping with sprinklers provides interest & color year round. MLS #1016146 1508938

MOUNT VERNON HILL… Move-in ready! 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,238 sq. ft. w/ 3 car garage. Open kitchen, formal dining, gas frpl. & fenced backyard with green belt. $350,000. #1024703 GREAT LOCATION!... Remodeled, stylish 3 Br. home. Beautiful oak floors, vinyl windows, tile bath, cove ceilings, bonus room, basement with shop space & next to park. $210,000. #941536 COUNTRY CLUB LIVING… Excellent home on golf course, 2,100 sq. ft. w/ 3 Br., 3 baths & spacious rec. room on 9th fairway. $345,000. #979097 NEARLY NEW HOME… Great location on this 3 Br., 2.5 bath home. Beautiful wood floors, granite, stainless & very nice bonus room. Just $359,000. #937831 SAMISH ISLAND… No bank waterfront! Gorgeous location w/ older fixer beach cabin built in 30s. Includes tidelands; enjoy crabbing & boating. $470,000. #945556

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2029 Viewmont Drive, Mount Vernon-Hosted by Ron Wortham

Private 1 acre setting with spacious home, shop, Cozy 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath, large corner lot. $249,900. NEW PRICE… Great 2-story home in an excellent newer kitchen and wrap-around porch. $549,000. #1021480 Mount Vernon neighborhood. Over 1,760 sq. ft. with #891540 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Beautiful wood floors, 2 car garage. New Price $274,000. #1015938 ATTENTION BUILDERS… Two acres zoned R-2 ready NEW PRICE… EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY HOME… 4 Bd. to be developed. Potential for 8 or 9 lot subdivision with 4.5 bath home. Excellent condition, extensive quality ING ND utilities in street. Convenient to town. $585,000. #772211 landscaping, great location! $484,500. #924967 E P BUILDING SITE… Acreage parcel with well, power, HISTORIC LA CONNER CHARMER… Remodeled 3 Bd., septic on Hwy. 9, Sedro-Woolley. $119,500. #974982 1.75 baths plus den. Character, built-in and close CLASSIC 1936 FARMHOUSE… Located near Burlington to restaurants/shops! JUST REDUCED to $277,500. on 9.44 acres of prime farmland. New appliances, roof #1012649 & septic. Large garage/shop & outbuildings. $469,000. RIVER FRONTAGE… Offers spectacular panoramic #969574 views! 2 homes on 1.89 acres. 3 Bd., 2 bath rambler & CHARMING CRAFTSMAN… Gardener’s delight. Updated HAVE IT ALL!... Outstanding Cape Cod custom home 2 Bd., 1 bath chalet-style home. $375,000. #966598 w/ many special touches on 1.5 acre lot east of Conway. LOVELY 17 ACRES... of gently rolling pasture land near 3bedroom,newerbathroom,vinylwindows,repaintedinside 3 Br., 4 baths plus 650 sq. ft. guest quarters above 3 car Big Lake. Great view of Mount Baker and has public & out. Newer deck, pantry, unique gazebo & much more. $244,900. #1014319 garage. $630,000. #970750 water available. $219,500. #940595

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Using Pikachu to Sell Your Home

hink that the Pokémon Go craze is over? Hardly, especially given the fact that a new version of the game was just announced for the new Apple Watch. And what’s more, the addictive app may actually help sell your home more quickly. When potential buyers come knocking, a good real estate agent will do whatever’s necessary to catch them all, even if it means enlisting an augmented reality game. Just ask Janice Lambert Chretien, broker and branch manager for Coldwell Banker United in Spring, Texas, who’s been using Pokémon Go as a way to garner prospective purchasers to homes for sale since July. “We catch the attention of buyers and attract them to our open houses by including where the Pokéstops and Pokémon gyms are within the directions to the property for sale,” says Chretien, who notes that it’s still too early to evaluate whether the tactic has been a winning one or not. “It has definitely been successful in starting conversations, especially among millennials, who make up 68 percent of first-time buyers. These buyers grew up during the launch of Pokémon in 1996, and these future homeowners are playing the new age version of an old classic,” she says. “We feel that by using ‘Pokémon Go’ in our advertising, were speaking the language of these buyers and connecting with them in a way they feel comfortable.” Chretien certainly isn’t alone. Candace Ramirez, public relations manager for Seattle-based Estately, an online real estate search site, says real estate agents are frequent4

How Pokémon Go can help lure in real estate buyers ly using the game as a sales hook in home listings. In July, “we found 17 listings mentioning the game. Beneath standard descriptions of outdoor kitchens and walk-in closets, lines like ‘Pokémon have been sighted on the premises’ and ‘Nearest Pokéstop is 0.3 miles away’ are popping up,” says Ramirez. “We’ve never seen anything like this. We think agents feel that if a prospective buyer wants to see five homes, but only has time for three, he might make time to tour the home where he can catch a Pokémon.” Andrea McDonald, senior PR manager at Trulia in San Francisco, says referencing pop culture or relevant current events in a listing can help

attract more house hunters. “By leveraging something like proximity to a Pokéstop, you might be attracting a whole new demographic that you otherwise may not have reached,” McDonald says. “Actually, people of all ages are playing ‘Pokémon Go,’ and if they’re already out and about hunting for Pokémon, chances are they may be more inclined to visit an open house if they’re already nearby and can find a Pokémon character.” Consider, too, the expanded reach that marketing via Pokémon Go can provide. “Maybe mom is driving the kids around looking for Pokémon, and they come across your open house.

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She may not even be in the market at the time, but it’s possible she stops by and falls in love with the property,” says Chretien. To use Pokémon Go effectively in your home-selling efforts, Chretien recommends asking your agent to become familiar with the game, reference the game in your home listing language, and place your open house directional signs at Pokéstops and drop lures. “The lures expire after 30 minutes, so I encourage my agents to hold open houses at the same time in the same general market area, and I drive to the Pokéstops and put lures on them during the showing window. That means I sometimes spend my Sundays driving in circles for our sellers,” says Chretien. “We also put a message on our open house directional signs that say ‘Now luring Pokémon,’ and we put a Pikachu doll on the sign in the yard at the property to catch the eye.” McDonald says sellers should capitalize on pop culture trends like Pokémon Go for as long as they’re still relevant to consumers. “Once the trend starts to slow and fewer people are talking about it, then it’s okay to remove the reference,” says McDonald. Chretien, however, believes this game has longevity. “We will know more after school starts this fall – the fad will either die out or hopefully be around for a while,” she says. September 16, 2016

american dream real estate services, inc. OPEN HOUSE Sat., Sept. 17th, 12-3pm 12770 Country Club Place BURLINGTON

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. MLS #1013128 | $324,000

Great La Conner location #980387 • $129,000

Terrific Neighborhood #1007933 • $237,500

High Visibility Retail Space #1009604 • $2,600

Located within walking distance of the historic and recreational district of LaConner. Roof and interior needs some repair from water damage. Some selected interior remodeling would be beneficial but a comprehensive remodel could be a better option when the lease is terminated. Listing price reflects current condition.

Wonderful Fannie Mae Homepath property located in Sedro Woolley. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 1500 sq. ft. 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.

3400 Sqft of Prime Retail Space located in a busy multi tenant complex right on the corner of College Way & Parker Way. High visibility.Walking distance to College, terrific signage. Space has 2600 sqft of ground floor Office/Retail space w/high ceilings & lg counter/service area ready to configure to fit. 2nd floor has 900 sqft office/conference/banquet/storage room & private bath. Ample parking.

Great Investment Property #861758 • $234,000

925 Pearle Jensen Way, La Conner

For more info call Shelly Hanson at (360)420-2565 Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley 1030 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 ~ (360)424-4901

#816320 • $895,000

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.

Quality 4300+ SF home on shy 6 1/2 ac in desirable Conway area! Chef’s kitch w/granite, custom cabinets, hi-end stainless appl. Fml din. w/tray ceiling & office. Covered wrap-around deck, mstr ste w/spa-like ba. Upstairs w/HUGE fam. rm, guest ste, library/stor. rm, kitchenette, pvt sundeck, w/d hkups. 2 BR/1 BA guest cottage. Barn w/hayloft, tack rm, heat, pwr. Easy I-5 access.

“Fulfilling Northwest Family Dreams” 1508816

MLS #1015688 | $448,900

Nice triplex in Mount Vernon. New roof and flooring through out each unit. Each unit is 800 sq ft and have one bedroom, one bathroom. Each have separate entrances with ample parking. Each unit rents for $650 per month.

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Waterfront home right on the Swinomish Channel near the La Conner Marina. Enjoy peaceful, stunning views of the channel with deep water boat traffic & gorgeous view of Mt. Baker. Modest home but a good base for a remodel.

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310 S. 11th Street #107, MV $129,900 Updated ground-floor condo w/all appliances, including washer/dryer. Well-maintained move-in ready unit. Spacious living area w/ wood-burning fireplace. Nicely updated kitchen opens to dining area. Large bedroom w/huge double closet. Updated full bath w/tile floor & surround & in-floor heat. Private patio overlooks central courtyard area. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1025779 1720 Sweet Cicely, SW $177,500 Super clean 2 bed, 1 bath rambler in the Wildflower neighborhood. This is one of the larger models in the Wildflower development, with an attached garage & on a corner lot! New paint & carpet throughout. Open concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings. All yard maintenance is included with the HOA monthly dues. Call Nathan Loeb, 333-7197 MLS# 1025783 3312 Arbor St, MV $215,000 Great 3 bed, 2 bath, 1524 SF home with vaulted ceilings, master with 5 piece bath, ceiling fans, large 2 car garage and easy care vinyl siding. Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 MLS# 980112 6953 Dayna Pl, SW $265,000 Country living close to town. At the end of a dead end street with an open pasture next door & creek on the east side. Well cared for triple wide with 3 beds, 2 baths. 24x56 shop & RV 30 amp power hookup. Park like setting on .75 acre. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1018313

17859 Dunbar Rd, MV $284,900 Beautiful Rambler features spacious living room/ dining room combo, restored hardwood flooring, updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, wood stove. Finished basement with large bonus/ family room, den/office, & huge storage room. Fully fenced yard, has a shop. SkagitValleyHomes.com. Bill & Jannette Krieger 421-4446/ Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 MLS#1027356

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Sept. 17th, 12-3 12770 Country Club Place, Burl $324,000 Nice 3 bedroom Colonial style home in Skagit Golf & Country Club. Remodeled master bedroom. 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 NE

12230 Bayhill Dr, Burl $349,000 Immaculate & well-maintained 1-level home. Beautiful custom quartz counters in kitchen & bathrooms. Bright, spacious kitchen w/brand-new Graphite appliances, breakfast bar; open to the dining room & great room. Vaulted ceiling, tons of natural light. Master suite has walk-in closet, private bath w/dual vanity. 2 car attached garage. Mature, low maintenance landscape, fully-fenced back yard. Big composite deck. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1019875 1308 Eagle Ridge Drive, MV $349,900 Eaglemont golf community 1 level Villa backed to serene greenbelt. Open light filled design, providing wood wrapped windows, gas fireplace w/mantel, granite surround & towering ceilings. Fantastic kitchen offers stainless, gas cooktop, granite tile, breakfast bar & loads of storage. Spacious Master features dual vanity & deep jetted tub. Entertainment patio & the perfect yard. Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS# 1021679

2415 E. Cedar Hills Dr, MV $345,000 Spacious home in Cedar Hills community on large private lot. Plenty of living space in this 2341 SF home. Fully finished basement w/family room, bedroom, & bath. Upstairs is an open plan, 4 bed/2.5 bath, living room, dining, & deck off the slider. Solid built home w/cedar siding, gas fireplace, wood floors, & oversized garage. Call Cory Kiehn, 360-441-1760 MLS# 1024953

18126 Mariposa Lane, MV $425,000 Secluded country living close to town in the desirable Big Lake community. Lovingly maintained Lindal style cedar home. Near Overlook golf course & the Big Lake boat launch. Features include a detached garage with possible MIL on 2nd story. Master bathroom remodel last year. Custom kitchen with Corian countertops. Expansive tongue & groove vaulted ceilings. RV parking, sports court. Call Nathan Loeb, 333-7197 MLS# 1025546

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Sept. 17th, 1-3 2316 J Ave, ANA $509,000 Modern Craftsman on small in-city lot with big harbor, Cap Sante & Mount Baker views! Close to downtown, schools & Anacortes pool & rec center this 2,100 SF. home features master on main, kitchen w/eating area & formal dining room, laundry on each level, 2.5 baths, maple flooring, granite-tile counters, over-sized windows & skylights, build-ins, walk-in closets & a gas fireplace. Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 MLS# 1016146

VACANT LAND 7270 Sled Run, Concrete $99,900 City water available. Wonderful 5.91 acres secluded yet just a few blocks from downtown Concrete with views of Glacier Peak. A buildable lot was cleared, perk test was done, electricity is to the lot. This Lot is just waiting for you to build your dream home. Call Deborah McNeal, 707-8073 MLS# 602064 18399 Majestic Ridge Ln, MV $165,000 Fantastic views of Big Lake on this acre plus parcel. Easy to build on as it has a paved street to the property line, water, sewer, & electricity in the street. CC&R’s require at least 2000 sq. ft home be built on this lot. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 921182 14485 Channel Dr, MV $229,000 Beautiful Channel, mountain, & farmland views from this level, cleared 1 acre lot in desirable La Conner School District. Enjoy peaceful waterfront living on the Channel. Power, water, gas in street. Corners clearly marked with railroad ties. Unobstructed Channel views to the west, farmland & Mount Baker to the east. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 MLS# 791785

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4100 Mitchell Dr, Anacortes $427,000 A little slice of peacefulness. NW contemporary home with lots of light, warmth of wood finishes and open spaces. Amazing views of Fidalgo Bay. Enjoy them from you deck that runs full length of the home. This amazing home has 2 bdrms plus an office/finished rm on the main level with 1 3/4 bths. Large basement below with tons of storage for kayaks, canoes or other toys. Home is close to town with convenient access to Hwy 20. Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 1024415

4214 Tyler Wy, Anacortes $565,000 Home is situated within your own park setting. NW contemporary home offers privacy, natural light & lots of living space. Featuring 4 bdrms, 3 1/2 bths, formal dining, office, large updated kitchen w/ outside deck access & family room below. Home includes the extra lot next door providing a great yard & elbow room. The Skyline community amenities are beach club, Tug Boat Park, basketball courts & beaches. Close to the Anacortes Forestlands & trails. This isn’t a drive by, it’s a must see inside. Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 960472

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LAND 17446 Golden View Ave, La Conner $465,000 Waterfront, Fee Simple!! This stunning cottage has class. Located on the Snee Oosh waterfront, Skagit County’s best kept secret, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath private oasis lives large. Radiant floor heating in kitchen and bath. Recent updates include; marble counter tops, antique repurposed wood flooring, new windows, new laminate and completely refurbished gas fireplace. The expansive decks lead down to your own beach, perfect for kayaking and watching the sunset. Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 967379 1600 5th St, #D-133, Anacortes $78,000 The best kept secret in Anacortes! A picturesque Marina tucked into the Old Town neighborhood. 40’ X 15’ width, with a 5’7” Stick out allowed, slip with power & dock box. Marina amenities; tender storage area, small boat moorage, head pump out cart, wood shop, recycling for oil, fuel & anti freeze, laundry room, restrooms with showers, crab cooking station, a social area with BBQ’s. Full parameter fence, electronic gate for security & harbormaster lives on site. Live aboard allowed for owners. Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 852617 1600 5th St, #D-160, Anacortes $125,000 Picturesque resort feeling Marina tucked into the Old Town Neighborhood close to restaurants & shopping. Open slip 55’ with 7’8” Max Stick out by 16’2” wide. Marina amenities: tender storage area, small boat moorage on dock, head pump out cart, wood shop, recycling for oil, fuel & anti freeze, laundry rm, library, restrooms with showers, crab cooking station, social area with BBQ’s full parameter fence and electronic gate for security, Harbor master lives on site. Rented for $525 per month. Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 885495 1600 5th St, #D-162, Anacortes $135,000 Tucked away in stylish Old Town lies Anchor Cove Marina near Guemes Island Ferry, restaurants & shopping. 55 x 15.5 (approx) slip with a 7’8” Max Stick out. Marina amenities; tender storage area, small boat moorage on dock, head pump out cart, wood shop, recycling for oil, fuel & anti freeze, laundry room, library, restrooms with showers, crab cooking station & social area with BBQ’s. Full parameter fence, elec security gate & harbormaster lives on site. Live aboard allowed for owners. Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 886608

34 Rosario Ct, Decatur Island

$215,000

Absolutely charming “cottage in the woods” with mahogany porch, cathedral ceiling in “Great Room”, Vermont Castings wood stove, dining nook, custom carved mahogany door, tiled walk-in shower, heated bathroom floor, Electrolux range, Fisher Paykel refrig, demand HW and lovely, private park-like location. Home is in the process of being finished w/new hardwood floors, floor insul and trim pkg. Buyer can still choose counter tops and some final finishes. DSL/WIFI, private dock, airstrip and beach. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 926888 9772 Golden View Trail, La Conner $222,000 100 ft of water front in a cottage designed for vacations. Imagine sitting on your deck with this view!! The floor plan is uniquely set up for entertaining with an open kitchen and living area, but two distinct living areas so your guests can have a living area of their own and even a separate entrance. Lease amount is $14,335.00 per year. New 50 Year lease @ purchase (see attached docs). Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 870830 3903 Isle Wy, Anacortes $449,000 Enjoy wonderful, active views of Guemes Channel & San Juans from The Isles. The Isles is a new development that provides quality homes that are low maintenance, energy efficient & ecologically responsible. This one level rambler is 1,437 SF with custom cabinets, fir wainscoting, cherry floors, slab granite, beautiful tiles, ductless heat pump, surround sound, designer carpet and fixtures are some of the features in this home. Clubhouse, waterfall, outdoor living area and maintained grounds Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 928784 447 Koontz Rd, Oak Harbor $555,000 Extraordinary Whidbey Island home close to Deception Pass. Amazing custom designed & built with superior craftsmanship, this “cabin in the woods” is secluded on 4.24 acres, surrounded by forest & sword ferns. Extensive use of woods & stone, beautiful mill work, tongue & groove pine ceiling, open floor plan with 40 ft great room. Wood stove for those cozy evenings at home. Stone patio, pond, fire pit, beautiful gardens. Detached garage & workshop with sink & cupboards and whole house generator. Margi Houghton 202.0041 | Kathy Rogers 941.4400 MLS# 963772

12830 Summit Trail Ln, Anacortes $175,000 Stunning views of Mt. Baker, Padilla Bay and the Cascade Mountains from this one acre property. Soil tests available and water and power at the lot. Only a five minute drive to downtown Anacortes. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1022784 3710 & 3814 Leeward Ln, Anacortes $489,000-$509,000 Part of the unrivaled collection of 10 customcontemporary water’s edge lot to be built on by Strandberg Construction. Perched above the Guemes Channel Trail with access just a moment away, enjoy panoramic views of the dynamic boating activity & the surrounding San Juan Islands. Lots can accommodate an additional guest house, RV/Boat garage, shop space or an infinite number of possibilities. Lush landscaping & a fenced buffer with private gated entry. Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 867542, 867498 NSN 18th St, Mount Vernon $299,000 19,000 Square Feet level building lot. Zoning for Professional Building. Will build to suit.Will look at a trade. Rick Bennett 202.2630 | Buzz Ely 202.4626 MLS# 584818 Lot 38-39 Holiday Blvd, Anacortes $198,000 Gently, sloping, medium bank waterfront lot with beautiful views to the South of the Guemes Channel and Islands. Enjoy watching the sailboat races and boat traffic. Septic system has been installed. This lot has a water share with the Holiday Hideaway Water Company. It is only an five minute ferry ride from Anacortes and a 90 minute drive from Seattle. Beach rights at three coves. Moorage is also a possibility. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 934261

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Making a Clean Break…of your lease Question:

We are now renting a home but wish to buy another property. If we buy we will need to leave our rental before the end of the lease term. How can we avoid the loss of our deposit?

Answer:

A lease can be seen as a contract. In exchange for the right to use a property for a given period, you agree to pay a certain amount each month. The owner expects you to fulfill your obligation just as you expect the landlord to provide a habitable residence in good repair. If you must terminate the lease early then you may be subject to the loss of your deposit and possibly other damages. At the same time, the landlord also has an obligation to re-let the property as quickly as possible to reduce the tenant’s potential damages. In some cases a lease will have a military clause or an employment clause, which allows the tenant to end the lease early and without penalty. As examples, you may be able to have an early

termination if you have find a job 50 miles away. Or, if in the military, you may be able to end the lease if you are relocated. However, as the Coast Guard points out, “contrary to popular belief, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act DOES NOT help you break a lease when receiving transfer orders. You must have a provision in your rental agreement to release you from your obligations in the event you need to terminate your lease prior to its normal expiration.” (Emphasis theirs.) Given this background it’s clear that both tenants and landlords have obligations. To consider this question you first have to look at the local market. Do homes rent quickly? If yes then it may be possible to work out an arrangement with the landlord. Here are some steps to take: First, contact the owner or the owner’s broker. Explain your situation. The owner may simply agree to go along with an early termination. Second, help the landlord. Make the property available for showing. Make sure the property is clean. Third, offer to pay the landlord’s advertising costs up to a certain dollar amount. Fourth, ask about credit. An increasing number of landlords and rental managers now report rental payments to credit bureaus. Historically, negative items have been reported such as late and missed payments, however positive items now can appear

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on credit reports. Ask your landlord how this will be handled. Fifth, ask around. Maybe you know someone who can be a replacement tenant, or you know someone who knows someone. Sixth, the deposit is not a substitute for final month’s rent, so make sure you make the last payment in full and on time. The deposit should be returned to you if you have paid your last month’s rent, less any claims for damages. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have a right to walk through the property with the landlord or the rental agent to discuss possible repair claims. If you have any problems with getting back your deposit, speak with a local housing office or attorney. Finally, treat the landlord and the landlord’s broker nicely. After all, you’re asking for a favor. They may be more inclined to assist if you provide early notice and offer to help finding a replacement tenant.

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A home’s first weeks on the market crucial Listen carefully, home sellers, and you will know if your sales strategy is effective. “The market speaks to us,” says Jason Gooing of ERA Freeman & Associates, Portland, Oregon. “And it never speaks more clearly than in the first one to two weeks.” With the current low inventories of homes for sale in many markets, it’s especially likely that sellers who’ve priced their home correctly should expect an offer within a certain initial time frame, observes Michael Seiler, real estate professor at the College of William & Mary. As Gooing notes, an initial period as short as two weeks is telling. “Within the first two weeks a property is on the market, the pool of potential buyers for that price point and area will have seen the property,” adds Victoria Aguilar of Nelson Shelton Real Estate in Beverly Hills. A seasoned listing agent should be able to provide an expected window for a bid. Explains Miami Beach real estate agent Ross Milroy, “In a sellers’ market, when demand outstrips supply, you can certainly expect an offer within the first two to four weeks. Buyers can be very emotional and are quick to make compromises and make aggressive offers when the supply of housing is tight.” On the other hand, not all buyers have the financial wherewithal to quickly submit a strong bid, notes Ross. If, for example, buyers will probably seek an FHA mortgage because they don’t have much available for a down payment, homes priced near the FHA loan limit may expect to wait longer for a viable buyer who can muster a required down payment. Seasonal factors also influence the speed of sales. A home sale strategy has three basic components: price, condition of the home, and a marketing plan, explains Debbie Kirkland, broker-owner of Century 21 FirstStory Real Estae, Tallahasee, Florida. When an initial period passes without the expected buyer interest, one of those three factors can be adjusted, notes Kirkland.

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1608 wOOdlANd dRiVE, MOUNT VERNON

OPEN HOUSE • Saturday September 17th • 10-11am & 3-4pm

$350,000

1009 CHiPPEwA ST, MOUNT VERNON

Wonderfully maintained and beautifully decorated split level home with hardwood flooring; situated on 66/100 acre, with attached garage plus separate double garage/shop with RV parking. Kitchen has granite counter tops and hickory cabinetry. Two natural gas fireplaces. Swimming pool, decking; fenced, park like yard. MLS#1028364 Danya Wolf

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17714 kingfisher Cove lane, Big lake

$950,000

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3610 MOHAwk, MOUNT VERNON

$340,000

$340,000 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

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

1610 fOREST RidgE PlACE, MOUNT VERNON 98273

$350,000 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. MLS#940146 Danya Wolf

21227 fRANCiS Rd, MOUNT VERNON

Well cared for home with RV parking; park like setting; and lots of personality! Lovely open kitchen with oak cabinetry and lots of counter space and wrap around breakfast bar; formal dining area; living room has masonry fireplace; as does family room. Five great bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Wonderful second story decking wraps around to hot tub area and overlooks park like back yard with barbecue pit; plus covered patio and double carport; one car garage; shop and fully fenced back yard. MLS#1021199 Danya Wolf

$263,000 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

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310 N REEd ST, SEdRO-wOOllEy

$169,000 13813 STATE ROUT 9, MOUNT VERNON $239,000 1804 BAkERViEw COURT, EAglEMONT

Great building site and investment over 1 acre possibly 3+ duplex building lots R7 zoning. Close to town Elva Hunter and schools. Paved street. 360-202-3086 MLS #950851

Beautiful view property, ready for you to build your Carla Fischer Celia Miller dream home. PUD 360-982-0010 360-391-6065 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

$165,000

Mount Baker view from one of the premier large lots (10,972 Sq. Ft) in beautiful Eaglemont! Builder/ John Hunter Owner will build for you or bring 360-202-3854 your own builder! All utilities are in and ready for you to build. Complete set of plans for a beautiful home on this lot is negotiable. Builder completed 1806 and 1808 Bakerview Ct. MLS #848246

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5798 JENNifER lANE

Carla Fischer

360-982-0010

$385,000 Large Triple-wide Manufactured home on 5plus acres. Newer hardwood floors and carpeting. Garage with extra room. Gated community for privacy and security. Beautiful, sweeping land views. Minutes to I-5. MLS #1025330 Suzanne Jenkins

360-941-2983

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