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FOR MORTGAGE PRICE BREAK COMPARISON SHOP, TALK TO YOUR BANK

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THE BIG BOOM IN TINY HOMES

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FEATURE HOME: 17160 Dike Road, Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon $78,950 Flat .43 acre building lot. Great views to the Northwest.

Zoned for Duplex or can be Condo Duplex & sold separately. Great opportunity with many options.

MLS #788352 Call Ron, 333-1045

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Mount Vernon $152,000 Unobstructed South-Southwest views of Olympic Mtns, Skagit Bay & farmlands. East side borders Little Mtn. Park. Property ready for building permit. All utilities paid for & installed to building site. Approved 3 BR septic.

MLS #743621 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Sedro-Woolley $159,900 First time buyer or investor. 3 BR, approx. 1000 SF, gas forced air heat. Fresh paint in bedrooms & bath. New exterior paint this week! New linoleum in bath, kitchen & laundry room. Fenced backyard. Long driveway all the way back to alley. Nice in town location. MLS #906044 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Mount Vernon $379,000 Updated home on shy ½ acre. 4 BR, 2.25 BA, 2586 sq. ft.

All new floors & paint throughout. Brand new kitchen w/ granite. Huge great room w/fireplace. Park-Like fenced backyard. MLS #940817 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Bow $549,000 5 BR, 4.5 BA, 2205 SF home. 3.7 acres. Open floor plan.

Updated appliances. 2 car attached garage. Hot tub & swim spa. View of Samish Bay. Some marketable trees.

MLS #923858 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Mount Vernon $229,000 2 BR, 1.75 BA rambler. Located in quiet location. Easy commute; minutes from I-5. Outside cellar to store canned goods w/smoker. Maddox Creek runs through the property. Garage w/attached room could be 3rd BR or office. Apple trees & garden spots. MLS #859850 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Mount Vernon $599,000 Lovely log 3 BR, 2 BA home on 20 acres in Conway area.

Master suite on main floor with walk-in closet. Main floor bath with clawfoot tub. Spacious bonus room. Covered front porch plus 2 decks in back. Huge insulated 96 x 36 workshop wired for 220. MLS #942905 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Ivana Wood 770-3550

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Mount Vernon $1,000,000 Beautifully restored 1900’s home. 4 BR, 3+ BA, 3882 sq. ft. Equestrian property on shy 4 acres. Huge barn w/$250+K improvements. Covered parking for 10 vehicles. Desirable W. Mount Vernon area. MLS #902523 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Corinne Cartwright 202-2397

Maggie deSouza 610-8413

Sedro-Woolley $239,950 Fantastic location on quiet cul-de-sac. 3 BR, 1.75 BA. Unfinished bonus area ready for your ideas! Fenced yard and covered patio. RV parking. Outside sprinkler system.

MLS #919474 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Ayla Contois 610-1652

Jennifer Baker 220-1526

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 17160 DIKE ROAD, MOUNT VERNON

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Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley 1030 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360.424.4901 www.AprilAxthelm.com

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Beautiful 4193 SF home on 4+ acres located in the peaceful farmlands of Skagit Valley. 3 car attached garage with granite tile flooring. 1200 SF shop with office space. House has granite counter tops, travertine tile, granite & wood floors. High ceilings, big windows for lots of light, 23 seat theater, 3 bedrooms, & 2.75 baths.

Large covered porches. Huge yard & greenhouse. Recreational riverfront acreage on other side of dike with dock, fish shack & picnic shelter. MLS #933786

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Offered at $479,900 4 beds + den, 3 baths, Finished 2-car garage Large finished hobby space Hardwood floors, granite counters Landscaped, irrigated & maintained yard Private daylight rambler Large wooded buffer lot

Contact Rebecca or Mary: 1-877-769-8070 or (360) 661-3689 Sales office is open Wed-Sun, 12:00-5:00. Directions: I-5 to Mount Vernon; Exit 225, Anderson Rd; proceed north on Laventure to E Division St; Right on E Division St to Twin Brooks

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No Mortgage, No Write-Off? Question: I have been told that if I pay off my mortgage I can no longer write off my property taxes. This seems like a downer. What’s up with that?

Answer: If you’re a homeowner then you likely write off mortgage interest, mortgage insurance premiums and the cost of property taxes. For owners who itemize deductions, these are big items that can significantly reduce tax payments.

Say you have a $150,000 mortgage balance and pay $100 a month for mortgage insurance and $200 a month for property taxes. In rough terms, at 4 percent interest, you pay $500 a month for interest. In total that’s $800 a month or $9,600 a year. If you have a combined federal and state tax rate of 32 percent then you can reduce your tax bill by almost $3,100.

When you pay off the mortgage, several things happen.

First, if there’s no mortgage there’s no mortgage

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interest. So that deduction goes away.

Second, if there’s no mortgage there’s no mortgage insurance. Another deduction goes bye-bye.

The situation with property taxes is a little more complex.

Residential property taxes are deductible, so there is still a potential $2,400 write-off ($200 x 12). However, you may not want to take the deduction – and this is why someone may have told you that the deduction could be lost.

According to the IRS, there are two main types of tax deductions: the standard deduction and itemized deductions. You can claim one type of deduction on your tax return, but not both. For example, if you claim the standard deduction, you cannot itemize deductions, and vice versa (if you itemize deductions, you cannot claim the standard deduction). You are allowed to use whichever type of deduction results in the lowest tax.

Is it better to itemize or take the standard deduction? That depends on how much you have to deduct versus the standard deductions available in your situation. According to the IRS, for 2015 you could deduct $6,300 if a single filer; $12,600 if married and filing jointly; $6,300 if married and filing separately,;

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$9,250 for a head of household; and $12,600 as a qualifying widow or widower.

When you pay off your mortgage you reduce monthly cash costs. Those costs include mortgage interest, mortgage insurance (if any) and principal. For a $150,000 mortgage at 4 percent over 30 years, the cost for monthly principal and interest would be $716.12.

In our example we said that mortgage insurance was $100 a month, so in this case the borrower saves $816 a month in cash or $9,792 annually.

In turn, you lose deductions for interest and property insurance but a potential deduction for property taxes remains. Principal was not deductible in the first place.

In the end it’s not so much that you can’t continue to write off property taxes but rather that using the standard deduction may be a better option, depending on the amount you can itemize and your filing status.

For more details, talk to a tax professional.

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17116 TROUT DR. MOUNT VERNON HOSTED BY: RON WORTHAM

VERY NICE..like new home, walking distance to CUTE & COMFORTABLE..2 Br., Rambler w/gas forced BURLINGTON PARK..excellent 1109 sf 2 Br.,2 Ba., OPEN HOUSE • SAT. MAY 21ST 12:00-3:00 La Conner. 3Br,2 Ba. just over 1100 sf.. New inte- air heat. All appl. stay included vaulted ceiling & attached Markette home. Central air, gas heat, big living rm., + a rior paint & heating system. # 914922 $149,000 2 car garage. $195,000. # 2 car garage. All appl., stay. 55+ park $85,000. #880695 VIEWS OF BIG LAKE 4 BR..2.5 Ba. home in Nookachamp Hills. A Must see!! $439,000. #933400 DREAM HOME SETTING.. Full acre of level pastureland w/views of mtns surrounding Big Lake. Fronts on paved street has PUD water & electric available. $150,000 #927385 IN THE COUNTRY..single wide on nice 1+ acre lot.

Storage space, call for details. $139,950. #937076 COMMERCIAL SITE..in excellent Mount Vernon location, paved street w/all utilities available and drainage installed. $437,000 #676549 5 ACRE VIEW LOT.. on Bayview Ridge..beautiful westerly views of farmland, islands & bay. Great neighborhood w/established homes,close to I-5. $349,000. #905050

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ATTENTION BUILDERS..two acres zoned R-2 ready to be developed. Potential for 8 or 9 lot subdivision with utilities in street. Convenient to town. $585,000. #772211 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 60 ACRES JUST $89,500!..wooded forest land just 4 miles from Sedro Woolley. Great long term investment. $89,500. #891028 SKYLINE ONE LEVEL CONDO..2 Br, 2 Ba, laundry area, spacious living room open to kitchen & dining area.

Private patio, storage rm & single car garage.

Convenient to trails, beaches & more. $185,000. #927486

Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman Kristen Tuttle Fritz Inman

202-2859 661-0145 708-8392 661-0147

ATTENTION BUILDERS..We have 31 lots available with all utilities stubbed to each lot. Beautiful setting near Big Lake, priced from $84,000-$145,000. #746424 thru # 746695 BURLINGTON IN TOWN LOT..bring builder, lot complete w/engineering & 1800 sf plan approved.

Convenient to town, schools & I-5. $59,000 AFFORDABLE 20 ACRES..nicely wooded & includes water share in community well. Acess road ends at edge of property, great privacy..$65,000. #891010 SPACE FOR RENT..Make this 480 sq. ft. place work for your business. Updated with security & parking.

Some utilities paid. Rent $950 # 891442

Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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391-5587 661-1500 770-6013 661-4533

OUTSTANDING BLDG LOT..across the street from Regence Blue Shield. Great site for clinic or any professional use. Lot is 164X210, sewer, water is in.$415,000. #178973

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY HOME..They don’t come any better than this 4 bed, 4.5 bath home. Excellent condition, extensive quality landscaping, great location!

MLS# 924967 $535,000

Terri Heyntsen Tod LeHecka Jan Scally David Parsons

391-0938 333-1032 421-5160 391-4008

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For Mortgage Price Break Comparison Shop, Talk to Your Bank

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hen you’re sitting in front of a mortgage lender, anxiously hoping for approval, remember this: You’re not just a borrower, you’re a customer, too.

If you’re applying for a mortgage where you bank, you might see the institution’s gratitude for your loyalty expressed with a discount on your mortgage rate or a fee waived.

Just like supermarkets or department stores, financial institutions often offer rewards to retain customers.

This spring, a traditionally busy home buying season, perks for customers who combine their loan with other banking products aren’t uncommon.

Chase, for example, offers a .25 percent rate discount on a home equity line of credit. For a customer with a premium checking account, there’s a .5 percent rate discount, an annual fee waiver for the life of the loan and no origination fee.

At Bank of America, existing customers may be eligible to receive a discount of $200 to $600 on the lender fee, depending on their relationship with the bank.

Wells Fargo offers a credit card program that allows cardholders to arrange automatic recurring rewards redemptions to their home loan.

Fashioning your own mortgage-related perk by paying your mortgage bill with a rewards earning credit card might be possible, but few mortgage servicers accept payments by credit card, sys

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Ali Ahmad of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

A locally owned financial institution may also tie loan perks to other banking products. “It depends on the bank,” says Ron Haynie, senior vice president of The Independent Community Bankers of America.

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A benefit of borrowing locally, adds Haynie: a hometown institution may be more adept at establishing the value of a unique property with few price comparables.

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1300 Berniece St, MV $265,000 Great home, close to Hillcrest Park. Open floor plan with large family room & separate living room. New carpet in the living room & bedrooms. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus large kitchen. Fully fenced back yard with a deck to enjoy the summer evenings.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS#939471 NE

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4611 Nooksack Loop, MV $279,000 Well maintained 1 owner home. Open concept features hardwood entry & kitchen, island w/ eating bar, stainless steel appliances, large laundry/ pantry. Living room with corner gas fireplace, white millwork & doors. Upstairs has huge loft/ family room, 3 beds, 2 baths. Wired for surround sound. Rear yard is beautiful-fully fenced, backs to a greenbelt for privacy & features mature landscaping, garden shed & lovely oversized.

Call Jamie Yantis, 540-5264 MLS#930931 15408 State Route 9, MV $295,000 1910 farmhouse plus a 1980 Mfg home on 2 adjoining lots totaling 7.93 acres. Beautiful mountain & valley views, fruit trees, & rolling pasture space. Individual Septic systems for both properties; shared well between the 2.

Lots of possibilities. 2254 SF, 4 beds, 2.25 baths.

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Bill & Jannette Krieger 360-421-4446/ Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 MLS#855253 NE

1210 Hawthorne Pl, MV $265,900 Meticulous home on a large lot w/ garden beds, fenced backyard & loads of space. Light filled family room & eat in kitchen with wrap around windows; new fridge, micro & freezer included. A guest powder room. Upstairs loft, large master, & 2 bedrooms, bath & laundry. SkagitValleyHomes.com.

Bill & Jannette Krieger 421-4446/Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 MLS#941782 NE

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226 N. 8th Street, MV $273,500 1905 traditional home on MV Hill. Built-ins, original Douglas floors, 9’ceilings & claw foot tub. Home has been remodeled. 4 beds, 2 baths. Gorgeous kitchen w/SS appliances, birch cabinets, & H/W floors. Fenced yard.

Call Karen Beckner, 840-9455 MLS#941745

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 21ST, 12-2 3101 Cherokee Dr, MV $345,000 2,200 SF home on a large lot in well-established neighborhood. 4 beds, 2 baths. Backyard great for gatherings with a deck nice BBQ area & a hot tub which is all fenced. Home has newer roof & upgraded connection to city sewer. Master bedroom is nice sized with a bath & walk in closet.

Close to parks, schools & the hospital.

Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 MLS#927895

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910 Burlington Heights Dr, Burlington $537,950 Incredible home w/remarkable 180 degree views.

This 3400 SF home has 4 beds, 2.75 baths, custom fixtures & tile. Kitchen w/pantry, slab granite, Jenn Air Range & double oven. Open great room upstairs & large entertainment room down. Extensive private decks. Lifetime tile roof, secret room, cent vac, speaker systems, & custom built-ins.

Call Cory Kiehn, 360-441-1760 MLS#932625

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60233 State Route 20, Marblemount $320,000 Just over 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 & breathtaking mountain views.

Call Bette Thompson, 840-5109 MLS#933077 29772 Lyman Hamilton Rd, SW $335,000 A perfectly designed open floor plan with wood floors, vaulted ceilings, decorative pendant lighting, eating bar & dining areas. Large master suite along with 2 additional spacious beds. A cozy wood stove & propane F/A furnace, updated throughout & situated on over 1.5 acres. Detached RV garage & shop, access to 112’ of waterfront on Minkler Lake at the back of the property.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS#935483

21547 Wylie Rd, MV $349,000 Spacious home w/acreage on beautiful Fir Island.

Over 2700 SF, 3+ beds, 2 baths, home is perfect for privacy. Newer vinyl siding, brand new carpets, remodeled bathroom, updated electrical, some updated windows, fresh paint, & more. Fireplace downstairs. Outside, enjoy the yard, gardens, & outbuilding. Large deck perfect for entertaining.

Call Cory Kiehn, 360-441-1760 MLS#939433

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6386 Warren St, Ana $430,000 Beautiful views of Similk Bay from this home on an extra lot. 3 beds, 2.75 baths, 2,701 SF. Spacious floor plan with wood burning stove on the main floor & gas fireplace on the lower level. Lower level has a wonderful area for your rec room with a gas fireplace complete with beautiful rockery.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS#940476

16708 Britt Rd, MV $1,200,000 Boxwood Farm is that rare combination of stately home & small acreage farm. Privately situated on fertile Skagit farmland, w/options for agricultural &/or equestrian pursuits. Horse-ready w/ paddock, fencing, loafing shed, great barn. 240 SF greenhouse. The lovely, fully-updated Williamsburg Colonial is warm, welcoming & centers on a gourmet kitchen & sunny great room. A gracious home, designed for both comfortable daily living & expansive entertaining options.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 MLS#924351

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2915 Meridian Ct, Anacortes $920,000 A spectacular home built on cul-de-sac above Skyline. Great views of Burrows Bay, Skyline Marina; The Gateway to the San Juans. Custom quality finishes throughout. New exterior paint, Ipe deck, open design with hardwood floors & key living on main level. Private courtyard entry, inviting outdoor kitchen in the fenced & landscaped backyard. Lower level offers spacious family room plus huge sunroom.

Attached 3-car garage has shop space plus there is abundant guest parking.

Colleen Sargent 360.202.2155 MLS# 940957 NE

2313 23rd St, Anacortes $524,500 Welcome to airy living spaces, exquisite finishes in this almost 3,000 Sqft home. Ideally located near forest land trails, Cranberry Lake, Fidalgo pool, schools and downtown Anacortes. Home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, granite counter tops, high end appliances, stunning fireplace with built in bookcases, large master suite with a view, mature landscaping, sprinkler system, garden shed and fully fenced back yard with cozy patio.

Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 937187 NE

NHN Wall St, Anacortes $89,000 Beautiful, wooded bluff setting, with a total of 2.06 acres and views of Fidalgo Bay and Mount Baker. Soil tests and 3 bedroom septic design complete. Water and gas available at street along with electricity. Bring your architect and make your dreams a reality. Most affordable lot in this wonderful gated community.

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903-907 36th St, Anacortes $799,000 Investment opportunity with both demand and rents on the rise. Four spacious (nearly 1200 sq. ft) units with comfortable floor plans and great rental history.

Convenient location is attractive to tenants and units are in very nice shape. Attached 1 car garages for each unit with additional off street parking.

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 939416

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5218 Maritime Ct, Anacortes $789,000 If view rules with you, check out this beautiful twostory home with daylight basement. Enjoy full-on panorama of bay, islands and mtns from wrap-around deck thru chef’s K into inviting LR/DR area up to spacious ensuite MBR and large family room. Open floor plan maximizes view and fills home with natural light. Hardwood floors, high ceilings and fine finish work will make you proud. Shop in daylight basement is approx 1000sf, 216sf of which are finished for home office. View even from shop!

Joan Handelmann 360.202.4800 MLS# 937216

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1719 25th H Ct, Anacortes $339,000 Light and bright single level home centrally located in Anacortes. Home features vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan for entertaining and a spacious feel. Other features include a large master bedroom plus 2 more, 1 3/4 baths, and a Thermador gas range in the roomy kitchen. Fenced yard is meticulously manicured for your outdoor living enjoyment and viewing from the covered deck. Two car garage has plenty of room for storage. Walking distance to pool, schools and more. This one won’t last!

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25th H Ct, Anacortes $140,000 Duplex lot with mountain and bay view potential.

Purchase and hold or come and build to suit your needs. Great location in town. Close to pool, senior center and schools. Buyer to verify desired use with city. Larger single family residence also a possibility with spacious yard. Terrific location and central to everything!

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 938350

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4419 Orchard Ave, Anacortes $545,000 Beautiful, elegant, view home in the desirable Orchards neighborhood. Nice open floor plan with a wall of windows and transoms to enjoy the great views of Mt Baker. 2887 SF that has been designed with main level living and attention to detail and fine finishes. Great room with gas fireplace and access to a large deck. Master Suite with his and her walkin-closets, master bath. Gourmet kitchen with gas range and large island, pantry. Lower level with two bedrooms, one full bath, family room.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 939532

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2911 Meridian Ct, Anacortes $999,000 This is a FINE home. Quality built by Paul Const. Main level living w/ southerly views, open floor plan, den w/ built in shelves, lg walk in pantry, great eating is in kit, hdwd flooors, brazlian vltd ceilings & grand fp. A beautiful mst ste & a mst bath w/ amazing touches.

Lower level brings you 3 bdrms, family rm, media rm for guests. Remarkable landscaping, tiered grdns, multi level patios, hot tub, fire pit & green house and a detached shop. We invite you in.

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 933364

NEW LAND 2520 J Ave, Anacortes $300,000 This parcel has an old house on it that is currently occupied. However, listing is for vacant land, as parcel can accommodate two duplexes. Do not disturb tenant as this parcel is being sold as vacant land only.

No sign at property.

Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS# 939639

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Lot 38-39 Holiday Blvd, Guemes Isl $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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The Big Boom in Tiny Homes Less space. Smaller price. Low upkeep. And, they are super cute. What’s not to love?

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hen it comes to innovation, many like to think big. But a growing number of Americans disenchanted with the high cost of housing are actually thinking small, rejecting the square-footage-run-amok mindset by choosing tiny homes. These miniature dwellings, typically 500 square feet or less and often on wheels, boast radically downsized amenities.

The attraction: less home debt, a simpler life, a smaller ecological footprint and a big life adventure.

According to The Tiny Life, an online resource for tiny-sizers, the average tiny house is less than 200 square feet, compared to the 2,600 typical singlefamily home. It can cost as little as $23,000 for a kit aimed at ambitious do-it-yourselfers (compared to $272,000, the average cost of a standard size home), and is owned by 78 percent of occupants (versus a homeownership rate of 65 percent for traditional homes).

Most tiny homes have RV status, allowing builders to sidestep municipal and international building codes. Many lenders may not consider a tiny home on wheels to be an actual home, so it won’t qualify for a traditional mortgage. They can either be parked where allowable and taken off the utilities grid or placed on a permanent foundation on purchased land. Special zoning permission and utility hookups may be required.

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Still, with real estate prices in several major markets far out of reach for an increasing number of consumers, many of whom are saddled with credit card and student loan debt, the lure of the tiny home is strong. “The American Dream has become harder and harder to reach for many folks,” says Kim Crieger Goodwin, principal broker for Crieger Goodwin Real Estate Sales, Eugene, Oregon. “I’ve had many clients looking to downsize into a smaller, affordable home. This market of buyers exists, but the inventory doesn’t, which is why the tiny home movement is flourishing.”

Younger, flexible buyers with no children “and buyers who aren’t too large or tall make ideal candidates for a tiny home,” says Lisa Stull, agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Alexandria, Virginia.

Seniors headed into retirement with little retirement savings are also fans. The majority of tiny home owners – 38 percent – are at least 50 years old, according to Tiny Life. Twenty-one percent are younger than 30.

“A tiny home may be best suited for a single person or a couple, ideally someone without a lot of possessions and in a transitional period of life,” says Marcus Toconita, production director for Callahan Ward Companies, a Philadelphia developer.

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Other challenges to consider before committing to the tiny home lifestyle: Where will you entertain? How will it be to be in a relationship in this constrained space? What if you want to have children or a pet? Can you manage the ladder to the loft bed?

Getting insurance for a tiny home and finding a place to put it without hassles from municipalities and neighborhood homeowner associations can be a hassle, notes Becky Blanton, editor for Airstream Life.

Before buying or building, “find land in an area where zoning restrictions aren’t going to force you out in six months,” she says.

Be aware of possible resale challenges.

“Your tiny home may be ignored on the normal MLS channels,” says Blanton. “You may benefit from marketing it yourself on one of the tiny home websites.”

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3 bedroom, 1.75 bath.

Walking distance downtown, schools, shops and Starbucks. 20 min. to Whidbey Air Station.

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3610 MOHAWK, MOUNT VERNON $345,000 4605 BEAVER POND DRIVE EAGLEMONT 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.

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$639,900 With attention to detail, wonderful home w/spectacular views of Eaglemont Golf Course! French Doors w/slate entry, hardwood & carpet, living w/gas fireplace, formal dining.

Fabulous gourmet kitchen solid granite island, beautiful cabinets, opens to Lg great room w/fireplace & box beam ceiling. French doors open to Large Deck that spans the entire house, overlooking the golf course. Eaglemont Community w/ spectacular clubhouse & Elva Hunter restaurant. MLS#815455 360-202-3086

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20611 ENGLISH RD, MOUNT VERNON $202,000 21260 LAKE SIXTEEN RD, CONWAY $330,000 5586 STATE ROUTE 9

Cozy well maintained 2Bed/1Bath Carla Fischer Danya Wolf home built in 1905 in rural setting, 360-982-0010 360-708-8294 yet close to everything, I-5, shopping, schools, medical; spacious kitchen w/ample counter space & lots of cabinets; convenient utility room w/nice view of backyard; beautifully updated Bath w/extra storage and linen closet; lovely wood trim windows; gorgeous fir doors; garage w/workspace; highly sought after Conway school district; 45 minutes to either Boeing or NAS Whidbey! MLS#924720

$400,000 Peaceful & serene certainly describe the lovely setting for this solid, well built, 4 bd/2 bath house that has provided a safe and loving home to 7 foster kids. Includes large bonus room, extra finished room, propane-powered radiant, in-floor heat, & certified wood stove w/plentiful wood on property, 24x24 shop & 4 covered 12x24 bays (2/ RV), fenced pasture & garden area, chicken coop, fruit trees, kids fort, athletic court, & dog run. $25,000 in seller-concessions for Shirley Bertholf upgrades of your choice. 360-840-1863

4+ Acres Private 4.5 ac setting with an adorable remodeled cottage located in sought after Conway School Donna Kurras District. Inside you will find an updated kitchen 360-770-7596 w/skylight, built in china hutch & a walk-in pantry. Beautiful hardwood floors thru out most of the home. Newer master bath w/jetted tub. Lg shop area w/huge separate storage rm. Outside has raised garden beds, a barn, fish pond & greenhouse and lots of decking for outdoor entertaining. Invisible fence for dogs. One year home warranty included. MLS #909584

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18238 CAPET ZALSILUCE RD, LACONNER

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Spectacular views! This unique home offers; 2 beds/1.75 baths; skylights; vaulted ceilings; incredible mural in living room by local artist; Beautiful jetted tub in Master; kitchen has gas SS range; tankless hot water; Danya Wolf deck; cozy yard with firepit and stairs to the beach and a picnic area. 360-708-8294 MLS # 937270

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Great rambler with nice layout located in cul de sac with easy access to shopping, schools and I-5. Home offers 3 beds/2 baths; Spacious kitchen features pantry and breakfast nook; living room with beautiful gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling; covered porch; patio; 2 car garage.

4004 APACHE DRIVE, MOUNT VERNON

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Welcome home! Impeccably maintained, privately situated view home located on edge of cul de sac with extra parking. Slightly formal yet warm and inviting home offers valley view plus view of Mount Baker; tiled entry; lots of natural light, multitude of kitchen cabinetry;granite counter tops;hardwood floors,pull out pantry;tremendous storage space; office/computer/family room/den offers fabulous views plus small loft; spacious Danya Wolf master suite w/vanity and walk-in closet; generous deck;covered patio. MLS#906466 360-708-8294

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Street of Dreams home built in 1990 by Nordic Construction.180 degree view of valley, Mount Rainier, Olympics, and Mount Baker. Spacious, well-appointed rooms throughout. Lots of light! Lovely portico to double door entry way with marble Suzanne Jenkins flooring. Double doors from entry to back yard with more view. Sometimes wildlife 360.941.2983 come to visit! Game room over looks family room and spacious kitchen to the north and Camano Island to the south, southwest. Multi levels inside & out. MLS#893504

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