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Go to our website for a quick and easy way to search all listings! 320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com (360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153 W NE

OPEN HOUSE SAT. JAN. 23RD 1-3PM 1705 Sandalwood St, Mount Vernon $239,500 Dir: From College Way, North on Laventure, West on Sandalwood to end. Wonderful home located at the end of a cul-de-sac 4 BR, 2 BA, 2105 SF. Large sunny family room. Terrific yard w/nice garden area. Great deck for enjoying the sunshine. Updated roof, windows & siding. MLS #883307 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Mount Vernon $213,700 Well-kept 3 BR, 2 full BA rambler in south Mount Vernon Easy I-5 access. Open floor plan. Laminate kitchen floors. Spacious living. 10 x 20 composite deck, storage shed & fully fenced yard. 2 car insulated garage. Nice newer neighborhood. MLS #878677 Call Ron, 333-1045

Sedro-Woolley $160,000 Charming 2 BR, 1 BA home in established area. Close to downtown Sedro-Woolley and high school. Alley access. Large lot. Fireplace. Large kitchen. Clean basement. MLS #877719. Call Corinne, 202-2397

Mount Vernon $214,500 Welcome home! Many original features like hardwood floors, arched doors, etc. Lots of build-ins to add to the character of this home. 2 BR, 1.5 BA, possibility for a 3 BR. Gas heat supplemented w/wood fp. New roof in 2014. Workshop & lots of storage & shelving in basement. Private backyard. MLS #775438 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Mount Vernon $459,000 Beautiful Victorian farmhouse. On shy 1 acre – West MV Completely upgraded & restored in ‘06. 4 BR, 1 ¾ baths, 2366 + sq ft. Beautiful fir floors thru-out. Detached shop/shed w/stable & 2 stalls. MLS #838502 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Bow $569,000 Desirable Ranch Style home on 16+ acres. Home features 3 BR, 1.75 BA. Lg. living room, family room & den. Heated with oil & pellet stove. Property includes 3 carports, 1152 SF manufactured home, 2 wells, 2 septic systems, 3 shops, large barn, & pond with fish. Very unique property! MLS #861989 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Sedro-Woolley $1,200,000 Prime business/retail space on busy S-W intersection. 6 spaces total on ground floor, all currently leased. Upper 2 floors framed for 25-30 units. Gross rents $120,000+/ year. Cap Rate 8%. Adjacent parking lots plus on street parking. MLS #839065 Call Mike, 540-1341

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

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Maggie deSouza 610-8413

Mount Vernon $239,500 Nice split level Mount Vernon home. 3 BR, 1 3/4, 1632 SF. Large rec/family room down stairs. Fully fenced back yard w/alley access. Upper level deck & lower level patio & dog run. New roof put on the first week of January. MLS #886144 Call Jim, 708-1681

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER:

home lending, locally grown

4619 SCHOONER DRIVE, ANACORTES

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Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes 3018 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 360.293.8008 www.AnacortesRealEstate.com

make great lenders Umpqua’s home lenders are local experts equipped with an array of options for your purchase, refinance or new construction. Plus, we’ll stick with you every step of the way—because that’s what good neighbors do.

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Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS # 487442

Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS # 55324

Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS # 978954

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Leigh Zwicker 360-333-9975

Classic Cape Cod home with elegant coastal style in desirable San Juan Passage. Open Great Room floor plan w-lovely rich finishes... hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless & custom Hunter Douglas window coverings. Cozy upstairs w-bonus room, perfect for media center or study....can easily be a 4th BR. This floor plan has an abundance of space for every lifestyle. Beautiful outdoor spaces with landscaping & sprinkler system. Steps to Guemes Channel Trail. MLS#869408

Contact your friendly, local Skagit Valley Area Home Lender today.

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$525,000

NMLS # 401867

Loan products subject to credit approval. Other terms, conditions, restrictions & fees may apply. Full documentation, title & property insurance required. Flood insurance required if property is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area.

360.757.6013 800.869.7084

GREAT LOCATION… Townhome style condo convenient to shopping, & 1-5. 2 mstr suites, spacious living room adjoins kitchen & dining area. Lg 2 car garage & storage. #853301. $184,500 ATTENTION BUILDERS… two acres zoned R-2 ready to be developed. Potential for 8 or 9 lot subdivision with utilities in the street. Convenient to town. $585,000. #772211 BUILDING LOT… shy half acre in Sedro Woolley city limits. Utilities in street, some marketable trees. Lot line adjustment is all that is needed to turn parcel into 2 lots.$69,900. #576834 COMMERCIAL ZONED LOT… w/ 1500 sf shop, great for small business, reception area, 1/2 bath work space w/ 12X12 door, 3 phase power & room to expand. Great location,$275,000. #851808 NICELY SECLUDED… 4 Br., 2 Ba., Rambler surrounded by beautiful evergreen trees on an 1.67 acre lot near Sedro Woolley. $289,500. #824068

Jodi Dynes Terri Heyntsen Holly Hilts

January 22, 2016

333-7783 391-0938 661-5538

Brown McMillen Real Estate

w w w. b r o w n m c m i l l e n . c o m • 235 W. Rio Vista Avenue, Burlington

BUILT AS A B&B… 4.87 acres fully fenced, beautifully maintained, ready for animals, 36X32 barn & outbuildings. Home or Lodge has 5 Br, mstr on main. $435,000. #735543 CORNER LOT… 4.34 acre lot located in a peaceful area,corner of Parson Creek Rd., and Hatley Ln. Come build your home. $99,500. #805234 MONEY MAKER… automated car wash located near Western WA University. Priced for sale at 8.2% CAP on 2014 Net Income. Safe investment at $1,560,000. #817963 GORGEOUS VIEW OF CLEAR LAKE… beautiful home,shop w/studio on 2.5 acres. Spacious great rm w/ vaulted ceiling, nat’l light, cherry hardwoods, kitchen w/ granite. $549.000. #792485 SAMISH ISLAND LOT… Enjoy peek-a-boo Island views from this lot, which also includes easement to the beach below. .24 ac. Parcel. $75,000. #777533

Galen Kindred Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman

770-7083 202-2859 661-0145

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME… just completed! 2,325sf Rambler w/hardwood floors, granite counter tops on almost an acre! $389,500. #862075

CHECK OUT… this one acre lot in town, close to schools & shopping. Existing home is a tear down. $150,000. #876307

BURLINGTON RAMBLER… Like new, 2 Br., 1.75 Ba, 1130 sf home, good floor plan w/laundry room, gas f/place & patio. Close to schools & shopping. $209,900. #831438 LAKE CAVANAUGH-NO BANK WATERFRONT… Gorgeous views from charming home beautiful wood floors, wood vaulted ceilings. Spacious kitchen, lg deck, outdoor frpl & your own dock. $725,000. #810568 BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP & VIEWS… home sits atop Brl Hill w/awesome Valley views. Over 4,000 SF, all the attention to detail you would expect, . $559,900. #807007 READY TO BUILD… 31 Lots in Nookachamp Hills near Big Lake. Water, Sewer, Electric & Nat’l gas to each lot. Priced from $84,000-$145,000. # 746424 -#746695

GREAT BLDG SITE… 17 acres in very private setting near Mount Vernon. Already has issued bldg permit. $239,500. #594939 VINTAGE & BEAUTIFUL.… updated 1930’s home on Mt. Vernon Hill w/in-ground pool, basement, bonus room w/ vintage bar. Amazing kitchen, $319,000. #821988 COMMERCIAL SITE… in excellent Mount Vernon location, paved street w/all utilities available and drainage installed. $437,000 #676549 BURLINGTON DUPLEX.… 3 Br, 2 Ba main house and small efficiency apartment for the right investor, always rented. $207,000 #733489

Tim Reichert Fritz Inman David Parsons

391-5587 661-0147 391-4008

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Ron Wortham 661-1500 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Kristen Tuttle 708-8392

Travis Lohman Tod LeHecka Jan Scally

661-4533 333-1032 421-5160

Trends

When Selecting Apartments, Renters Make Fast Choices

High-speed Internet access, cell-phone reception among the amenities that today’s renters are prioritizing

partment hunters place a high priority on something they can’t really see when they step into a unit – fast Internet connectivity and cell phone reception. Renters of all ages want to be able to live easily online wherever they choose to physically live, explains Caitlin Sugrue Walter, director of research for the National Multifamily Housing Council. The NMHC/Kingsley Associates 2015 Apartment Resident Preferences Survey showed 94 percent of respondents voted their top housing priority to be high-speed Internet, beating out runner-ups like walk-in closets and a patio or balcony. “When we reference high-speed Internet, we’re generally talking about broadband Internet,” explains Rick Haughey, vice president for Industry Technology Initiatives at NMHC. In early 2015, the Federal Communications Commission updated its broadband benchmark speeds to 25 megabits per

second for download and 3 Mbps for uploads, to reflect today’s advanced voice, data, graphics and video offerings. Some apartments today offer data speeds of up to 125 Mbps, notes Haughey, though, he adds, there are a number of issues, such as wiring limitations, can prevent getting that full capacity. While many apartment complexes provide wireless access in common areas, “few provide property-wide Wi-Fi for the common areas and the units themselves,” says Haughey. The NMHC survey also found that 53 percent of respondents checked their cell phone reception when touring properties; cell phone reception is dependent on a separate cellular communications network, notes Haughey. However, “with the recent introduction of Wi-Fi calling, which shifts the call from the cellular network to either the resident or community Wi-Fi, the two networks are working more in tandem today than every before,” Haughey adds.

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AMERICAN DREAM REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC.

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

North Homes Realty Inc. 360.424.2100 • www.century21northhomes.com

Cozy little triplex #575126 • $160,000

20 acre cross-fenced #817663 • $349,900

Cozy little triplex in great location. Perfect piece of investment property. All three units have leases in place and brings in $1650 a month in rents. It needs a little freshening up but is still a sound investment.

Wonderful 20 acre cross-fenced equestrian property in great location w/easy Hwy 20 access 2 min from town & 10 min from I-5! One level, 3 BR/1.75 BA home w/great floor plan. Living room w/vaulted ceilings. Kitchen w/newer range & dishwasher, eating bar, open to dinette. Family room w/newer laminate floor. $10K in new fencing. 3 horse shelters, new 24’ x 16’ shop/hay barn in 2013. RV parking. Open space ag land offers lower tax rate. Established garden, buy now and enjoy the harvest!

Great Buy!! Charming One level home! Large Kitchen, original hardwood floors throughout. Two nice sized bedrooms, remodeled bathroom. Double pane windows and forced air heat. Newer roof and siding & exterior paint. Set on a nice flat lot with fruit trees, private back yard Detached carport offers tons of storage. Best buy in this price range!!

Great investment property #861758• $234,000

Outstanding Investment #749733 • $350,000

Great investment property, 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.

Outstanding Investment in Mt Vernon! 6 Units-1-2 Bedroom-5-1 Bedrooms. Always rented. 2 units are new additions in the last 48 months. All units have been updated in the last several years. Possible room for a garage addition 1 cap! Do not wait on this excellent turn key money maker?

Rosewood community Home #883946 • $189,900

Great Mount Vernon home in the Rosewood community. 3 bed 1.5 bath with a 2 car garage located in a private cul de sac. There are community parks located through out the development. Home has new exterior paint, roof and skylights. Close to schools, shopping and I-5.

Charming One level home

“Fulfilling Northwest Family Dreams” Anacortes Office

1202 Commercial Ave Anacortes, WA 360-588-1515 • adrhomes.net

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Mount Vernon Office

2788 E College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360-416-6500 • adrskagit.com

Like American Dream Real Estate Mount Vernon

SOLD

$224,500

#862621 • $142,500

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• Quiet dead end st. • Fully fenced backyard, • Shop • 3 bdrm, 2 bths

$279,500

MLS# 862803

$250,000

MLS#693257

• Privacy galore • 3500+ sq ft, • Mt Baker views • close to town

$175,000 MLS#867103 • Wooded lot • 2 bdrm 1 bth • Affordable • Park like

$379,000

MLS#807373

• Mini-farm • 5 acres total • Outbuildings • 3 dwellings $237,500 MLS# 875796

$145,000 MLS#870120 • Zoned industrial • 1.41 acres, • Bring your hammer • 1 car garage • 4 bedroom home • Great visibility $237,000 MLS# 688726 Det. Garage •Fenced yard $149,950 MLS#581609 • 4.56 acres • Fantastic views • 5+ acres • Privacy • Lg kitchen w/island • Rec room • Well & Pump in • View Potential

• Over 55 living • Private patio • RV parking avail • New carpeting

$349,000 MLS#870056 • Investment opp!! • 6 bdrms + apt. • 4 car garage. • Poss. Adult FH Amy Harrison 360-913-5162 Amy Wickenhagen 630-9479 Anita Kohl 961-7795 Arlene Vonachen 853-6429 Connie Moulaison 770-1341 Duane Gish 770-9299 George Herner 840-3743

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Real Estate Classes Starting soon $320,000 MLS#871575 Enroll today! • 55 or better • Covered patio 360-542-2121 • Double garage • Great Kitchen

Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Jimmy O’Connor 853-6098 Josh Arunakul 360-982-3084 Kenda Furman 391-0030 Kimberly Gregory 360-941-0058 Margie Ernst 708-3198 Maria Mendoza 610-3309

Marlene Deasy 661-6720 Mel Strickland 206-948-4392 Mike Newman 708-1419 Nicol Macri 206-962-9475 Rich Jones, Mgr 425-791-2879 Richard Sundance 420-4046 Rick Kiesser 770-1195

Sandi Hocking 708-1523 Sandi Riley 770-8670 Scott Heiner 540-7537 Sharon Stokes 661-6164 Shelley Camacho 708-4377 Traci Cypher 708-9481

www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 7757 DILLARD AVE, CONCRETE

VACANT LAND $94,500

300 N. OAK ST, BURL

$299,900

Turn of the century home offering beautiful mill-work & character. Free standing gas stove, formal dining & living rooms. Lg. master suite. Wrap around deck, outbuilding & garage. Exterior access for large attached office w/ kitchen & bath. Great location. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #865119

717 W. LINCOLN ST, MV

13862 S. FREDONIA RD, MV

$119,900

Investment opportunity! Updated electrical, plumbing, & windows. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 886 SF. Call Geri Cole, 391-1614 #834521

45697 MAIN ST, CONCRETE

$125,000

Cute craftsman house in the heart of Concrete. Open floor plan, covered front porch, original hardwood floors in living room plus fir in the bedrooms. Bathroom has been updated with tiled tub surround. Newer vinyl windows. Shop space in the basement & garden space in the back. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #787263

17360 BENNETT RD, MV

$189,950

Cute, clean & charming, this 2 bedroom cottage is conveniently located to just about everything. Gorgeous, fully fenced & landscaped yard includes a small koi pond, large greenhouse/shed, chicken coop, raised garden beds, & fabulous mature plants. Inside, original oak floors & coved ceilings. Lots of built-in storage. Nice office. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 #853770

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY JAN 23RD, 11-2 2324 MONICA DR, MV

$275,000

Fantastic split level home, 4 beds, den, large kitchen with eating bar & dining off kitchen, upgraded Italian tile flooring, fully remodeled bathrooms with jetted tub, fenced back yard, oversized garage, tons of storage. Located in an older, established neighborhood. Call for your showing today! Call Tasha Zahlis, 3915075 or Karine Anderson, 421-1189 #878588

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. SkagitValleyHomes.com. Bill & Jannette Krieger 360-421-4446/ Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #855253

Thinking of Buying? We’re on it. Call us for a list of every home that matches your needs. 617 FERRY ST, SW

$264,900

Circa 1913 Colonial on Historic Ferry Street! Stately corner lot, beautiful front porch, 9’ ceilings, lots of character, period light fixtures, newer roof, windows, refinished hardwoods, newer paint, furnace, & more! 1809 sf, 4 beds, 2.5 baths. More photos & info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Shawn & Tiffany Danley 298-4857/Bill & Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #871576

7158 STEELHEAD LANE, BURL

HOXIE LANE, ANA

$268,500

Updated 1 story home on the tranquil Samish River. 3 beds, 2.25 baths. This lovely home boasts large living & family room, brand new kitchen with new cabinets, countertops & appliances, new flooring throughout, new interior & exterior paint, new roof & a huge level lot. 2 car garage. Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 #862640

$329,000

Classic Farmhouse on 1.49 level acres. 2400 SF w/ cozy gathering room off the kitchen, formal dining, & spacious formal living room. Large pantry/laundry. Upstairs the master bedroom has fireplace, private .75 bath. 3 additional bdrms & full bath up. Property has mature landscape, greenhouse, detached carport w/ RV parking & shop rm, orchard, plus shop-ready slab. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 #862176

17325 OLYMPIC PL, MV

$369,000

Come see this NW contemporary modified A-frame - a custom home perfectly suited to its site! Peaceful Skyridge community offers easy I-5 & Mount Vernon access, privacy & large treed lots – 3 beds, 2.25 baths, 2187 SF. Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 #840992

5459 PARKRIDGE PLACE, SW

$499,900

Charming 2 story home in beautiful Park Ridge. Sitting on a shy 5 acres & surrounded by fruit trees. This house features a full mother-in-law in the downstairs floor & 7 bays in the garage/shop. The home has new exterior & interior paint. Paved driveway, a huge deck with a hot tub. Call Nathan Loeb, 333-7197 #870767 NE

$299,900

Traditional Colonial home on nearly 1/2 acre lot in town. True craftsmanship & quality, in beautiful original condition. 2 car garage plus awesome detached workshop for the woodworker or that classic car. 2,113 sf, 4 beds, 2.5 baths. More photos & information at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Bill & Jannette Krieger 360-421-4446/Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #883795

17TH STREET, MV

360-661-4947 360-421-4111 360-770-9427 360-840-5109 360-421-4446 360-708-5030 425-319-7091

Deborah McNeal Dick Nord Don Neill Donna Rowell Elizabeth Miller George Bellos Geri Cole

360-707-8073 360-661-6529 360-420-4444 360-708-7984 360-420-3607 360-708-9762 360-391-1614

Harry Ota 360-708-3500 Hollie Del Vecchio 360-525-5538 Jake Koetje 360-466-8045 Jamie Yantis 360-540-5264 Jannette Krieger 360-708-0233 Jim Glackin 360-428-2828 Jim Koetje 360-202-2500

ERSHIG RD, BOW

PREVEDAL RD, LYMAN

$139,000

Zoned for Commercial uses, would also make a good sight for an RV Park, laundromat, farmers market, car lot, or other retail. Easy access & visibility from Highway 20. Lyman will work with potential business development plans you have. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #750633

3474 OLD HIGHWAY 99 RD, BURL

$150,000

Beautiful 1.46 acre lot right off highway 99. Sewer, PUD and power in the road. Enjoy gorgeous views of Butler Creek from your backyard. Call Nathan Loeb, 333-7197 #774099

$229,000

$589,000

Custom built cedar log home on nearly 20 acres of pure paradise, 1/2 is wooded, & 1/2 is in pasture at the end of the road. Gated entry, very private. Pasture w/New Zealand fencing, stables, 40x60 shop, barn & 24x48 woodshed/tractor storage. Home has wood wrapped windows. Granite countertops, master bath with steam shower, custom light fixtures, rock fireplace & covered deck w/hot tub. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #885641

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$99,000

Beautiful 1 acre plateau lot in the country to build your dream home. Fabulous westerly views, perfect for your animals. Easy I-5 access for commuting. Lovely creek and super location. Call April Axthelm, 661-4947 #789314

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 #791785

5043 WILDLIFE ACRES LN, SW

Josh Scott Karen Beckner Karine Anderson Linda Eastman Margy Furst Megan O’Bryan Nathan Loeb

$75,000

The land is zoned RES 3.0. Contact the City of Mount Vernon for development requirements. Duplexes are allowed in this zone with a conditional use permit. Call Jim or Balisa Koetje, 421-4111 #862958

14485 CHANNEL DR, MV

1121 N. 18TH ST, MV

Over 1/2 acre cleared lot ready for your new home. PUD water & electricity in street, soil logs for septic & lot certification completed. Private location close to Hwy. 20, Anacortes & Oak Harbor. Bring your building plans. Manufactured homes ok. Additional lots available. Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 #842443

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NMLS ID# 404665 | WA-CL 713524 Branch Manager / Mortgage Consultant Windermere Mortgage Services Series LLC/Skagit Valley

Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939

April Axthelm Balisa Koetje Becky Elde Bette Thompson Bill Krieger Dave Patterson David Mani

$62,900

DOUBLE TRUCK

Investment opportunity! Great rental with good renters. 3 beds, 1 bath, 1300+ SF. Quiet location at the end of the street. Large fenced yard, 2 car covered parking. Great family room with wood stove that has a beautiful surround. Call Geri Cole, 391-1614 #834565

360-708-1010 360-840-9455 360-421-1189 360-202-4075 360-488-3458 360-708-5817 360-333-7197

Rita Ingram Sarah Minton Shawn Danley Shelby Hagman Sherry Johansen Spencer Roozen

360-708-8338 360-770-3076 360-488-3858 360-982-0163 360-708-3636 360-708-0634

Tahlia Honea Tasha Zahlis Tiffany Danley Travis Miller Warren Bingham

360-333-5815 360-391-5075 360-298-4857 360-420-7291 360-770-2421

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www.AnacortesRealEstate.com RESIDENTIAL W NE

W NE

1600 5TH ST #D-160, ANACORTES

107 LUMMI DR, LA CONNER

$525,000

Enjoy waterfront living in this beautiful single level home ~ watch the boat traffic while relaxing on the patio. Excellent open floor plan with separate area for guests. Cooks Dream Kitchen & lovely Master Bedroom Suite. Hot tub & mature landscaping. Near the charming waterfront town of La Conner. Enjoy Shelter Bay Community marina, golf, swim, tennis, & beach. Moorage available. Jackie Stone 360.661.2247 MLS# 884573 NE

5803 ROSARIO WY, ANACORTES

2411 SKYLINE WY #106, ANACORTES

$329,950

Large Skyline lot (.47 acre) w/beautiful mature landscaping. Extensive remodel & expansion in 1997. Main level living, 3 bedroom, 1-3/4 bath. Master w/separate shower & jetted tub, tile floors & walk-in closet. Kitchen includes many upgrades. Walk-in pantry. Water views from decks & two bedrooms. Close to marina, stores & Washington Park. All Skyline amenities. All new exterior paint 2015. Jack Dixon 360.941.5000 MLS# 883306

ndermere Mortgage Services at (425) 268-7995

$425,000

Spectacular panoramic views of Burrows Bay, Olympic Mtns & the islands from this low bank, waterfront condominium. Open floor plan: Living room w/gas fireplace & access to a patio for entertaining, dining room w/built in buffet. Remodeled kitchen w/SS appl. Master suite w/master bath & lots of closet space. Second bed & bath. Secure parking garage & security system. Skyline Marina & Washington Park nearby. Great walking trails. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 884824 NE

1810 8TH ST, ANACORTES

TRUMP ISLAND, DECATUR ISL

$779,000

Experience historic Old Town Anacortes, close to marinas, beaches, restaurants & shopping. Magnificent views of the Guemes Channel & surrounding Islands from this vintage 1955 charmer. 3,344 sqft home features a separate living area complete w/kitchenette & full bath on the lower level w/alley access to a carport. Main level living boasts 2 bedrooms & 1 full bath plus security fencing in front yard w/parking area, single car garage. Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 873791

5138 WEST SHORE RD, GUEMES ISL

$699,000

Beautiful NW Waterfront Log Home located on Guemes Island with captivating views to the West. Perfect full time or vacation home with all the amenities including a staircase down to an alluring beach. Welcoming cooks kitchen with butcher block island. Home features: main floor living with updated appliances, many newer blinds, leaf guard gutters, work shop/crafts room, bonus of a heat pump and pellet stove. Short ferry ride from Anacortes to your island getaway. Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 767368

3813 ROCK RIDGE PKWY, ANACORTES $519,000 The latest in Strandberg Constructions series of homes at Rock Ridge, set against a backdrop of lush forest lands and embracing the pacific northwest style. This 2,504 Sqft home features; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open living areas, exquisite finishes and tranquil outdoor retreat areas. moments from parks, forest lands, the water and town enjoy all that Anacortes has to offer! Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 778437

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9772 GOLDEN VIEW TRAIL, LA CONNER $232,000 Imagine sitting on your deck with this view!! 100 ft of water front in a cottage designed for vacations. 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. This is an active VRBO. Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.311 MLS# 870830

392 CHINOOK WY, CENTER ISL

$229,000

Beautifully maintained custom home with separate “bunkhouse”. Vaulted wood ceilings, an awesome loft bedroom, open kitchen and dining and enough deck space to make entertaining guests fun and easy with an outdoor dining area to enjoy of this lovely park-like setting. With nearby access to clubhouse, docks and common area; boating, crabbing and fishing is a “breeze”. Take the water taxi from Anacortes for a 30 min boat ride to the island. Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 837702

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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 360-661-2247 Jessica Notaro 360-202-1441 Joan Handelmann 360-202-4800 John Prosser 360-202-3891 Judy Moore 360-770-3515 Kathy Rogers 360-941-4400

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

$699,000

Great investment opportunity on 30,560 SF lot bordered on 3 sides by improved streets. 5,776 SF of restaurant/office, retail & storage fully leased w/no vacancies for the past 3 years. North portion of the property fronts 153 feet on Center Street includes storage building & double wide mobile. North portion could be possible 4 townhome residential site. Plans have been drawn & discussed w/town administrator. Would need conditional use permit. 74144 & 74143 incl. John Prosser 360.202.3891 MLS# 885920

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 Christine Cleland-McGrath 360-708-0267 Cheryl Frazier 360-202-4789

$7,750,000

Custom Build Luxury Estate on Private Island, enjoy your own Forests, Farm & Ocean Fronts. Located in the San Juan’s this 29 Acre Island captures the iconic beauty of the beautiful Pacific NW. 360 degrees of water & forest views. 4230’ saltwater frontage wtidelands. Architectural excellence w-contemporary design, superior quality & top of the line finishes throughout makes this a truly SPECTACULAR home. Completely self-sustained environment. Power & Water. Caretakers Cottage & Dock! Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 648615

$125,000

Open slip 45’ on one side 55’ on other 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 NE

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Will An Addition Add Value? Question:

13.4 Percentage of American homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth, down from 16.9 percent the same period a year ago Source: Zillow Negative Equity Report for Q3 2015

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How Much Mortgage You Can Afford By knowing how much mortgage you can handle, you can ensure that home ownership will fit in your budget. Homeownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes financially. Be sure you can afford your home by calculating how much of a mortgage you can safely fit into your budget. Instead of just taking out the biggest mortgage a lender qualifies you to borrow, consider how much you want to pay each month for housing based on your financial and personal goals. Think ahead to major life events and consider how those might influence your budget. Do you want to return to school for an advanced degree? Will a new child add day care to your monthly expenses? Does a relative plan to eventually live with you and contribute to the mortgage? Still not sure how much you can afford? You can use the same formulas that most lenders use, or try traditional methods for estimating the amount of mortgage you can afford. See these formulas and more at:

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is that buyers seek the least expensive home in the most expensive neighborhood they can afford. If we assume this formula is correct, we need to then ask about your community. If you We own a 1,700-square-foot have an addition to your home home, which has been completely will it be larger than most other redone. We are considering nearby houses? More expensive? putting a small casita (one room If the answer is yes, then it may with small bathroom, shower and be difficult to recapture the kitchenette) in the backyard. Is value of your investment in the this a smart investment? We got a short term if you sell. For details bid for around $10,000 to do the regarding neighborhood market project and want to know if this conditions, speak with real estate will increase the value of our home professionals who are active in should we choose to sell in the your area. future. However – and importantly – regardless of sale prospects, you may still want to go ahead with your addition. If the casita creates We don’t know what will happen greater comfort and utility in your in the future, but the idea of home, if it makes you happy, then enlarging a home raises several it may provide values that can’t ideas we can address. be measured in pure dollar terms According to the U.S. Census – values that make the expense Bureau the average price per worthwhile. square foot for new construction After all, it could happen that was $84.07 in 2010, the latest year you don’t sell and as a result for which figures are available. remain at your current residence With a $10,000 budget, this for years. Having a spare room suggests that you can finance with a kitchen and bath could the construction of roughly 119 be great for guests or if an adult child wants to move back – a very square feet of space, an area common event these days. The approximately 10 feet by 12 feet. Pew Research Center says 36.4 Given that you also expect to percent of the women ages 18 to have an additional bathroom 34 and 42.8 percent of the men in and kitchenette, your first job is the same age group have returned to get bids from several other home. contractors to nail down a solid price for the project. Be sure to ask about securing permits, zoning, timelines, materials, etc. The usual idea in real estate

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Many homeowners and renters are confused about insurance, from what it covers to how much coverage they need. Here’s what to know to be better protected

hether you own or rent your home, you need protection. Yet, when it comes to their protecting residence, many Americans remain confused by key aspects of homeowner’s and renter’s insurance, according to a new report from Insurance Information Institute. While a majority (95 percent) of U.S. homeowners have homeowners insurance, just 4o percent of renters have an insurance policy according to the annual PulsePoints survey. This may be because many renters mistakenly believe that their landlord’s insurance covers their possessions. (Most landlords’ insurance only covers destruction to the building and damages from negligence.) Others may not realize the importance of renter’s insurance, which provides compensation in the case of theft or damage to possessions, in addition to liability protection. “Many renters would be surprised by how much it would cost to replace the items they have accumulated,” says Joanna Evans, director of property product research at Liberty Mutual insurance. “From tech to furniture to clothing, your possessions could easily add up to $25,000 or more.” Expense may be another deterrent to renter’s insurance, but in many cases it’s quite affordable, averaging around $12 per month for $30,000 of property coverage and $100,000 of liability coverage. The most common mistake amongst those who own their home, though, is underestimating how much coverage they actually need. “Your home may be the biggest investment you’ll ever make,” explains Missy Dundov, a spokeswoman for State Farm Insurance. “We recommend that you purchase an amount of homeowner’s insurance coverage at least equal to the estimated replacement cost of your house.” However, more than half percent of homeowners surveyed in the III report said they do not know how insurance companies determine replacement cost of a home.

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“In many cases, this coverage is not the amount you paid for the home but the estimated amount it would cost to rebuild the home from the ground up,” Evens says. In other cases the payout is based on the actual cash value – the damages equal to replacement value minus depreciation. Homeowners also appear to lack crucial knowledge when it comes to natural disaster coverage. Despite the number of devastating major events across the U.S., homeowners aren’t doing everything they can to protect their homes and belongings. In fact, the III survey found that just one out of every five Americans said they had taken preventative measures to protect their homes in case of a natural disaster. What most homeowners don’t realize is that damages caused by natural disaster like tornadoes, hurricanes or earthquakes aren’t included in most standard home insurance policies. Flooding, for example, is one of the most common and costly weather occurrences in the country, but consumers must get a separate policy from programs like the National Flood Insurance Program. This confusion may be why only 14 percent of homeowners have flood insurance. Hurricane coverage also appears to be severely misunderstood, with less than a quarter (24 percent) of homeowners incorrectly assuming their hurricane policy included damages caused by flooding, the highest proportion since 2010. Further, nearly 80 percent of respondents either thought their hurricane deductible was included with other types of losses – such as fire or theft – or said simply didn’t know. Even those in the South, which has experienced a large number of major hurricanes in recent years, were only slightly more aware of this distinction. To help consumers estimate the right amount of coverage for their property and goods, many insurance carriers features online coverage calculators on their websites.

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1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals. Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com Quiet Country Cottage Avon Allen Road. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, garage. Water & yard maintenance included. No pets, no smoking, references required. $1395/mo. 360-424-0407

MV Nice 2 bdrm 1 ¾ bath, garage, W/S/G paid. No pets/smoking, $950 a mo. $900 dep., background check. (360) 610-9860 LVMSG.

1113 Harmony Lane

New open concept home built w/ lots of charm and personality. 1880 sq ft, 3 bdrm 2 ½ bath. Stone frplc w/ built in bookcases, rustic solid oak floors, 9' ceilings w/ crown, wainscott w/ wide moldings, exterior finished in stone w/ cement shingles and trim. Master bdrm on main floor w/ 5 piece bath and huge walk in closet. Finished/insulated garage. This home is a must see. Excellent location on the hill in Mount Vernon on a quiet parcel just north of S 18th and Section. $319,000. 360840-6555, 360-708-9234.

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Open House Jan 23rd & Jan 30th, 1-5pm Come see at: 1062 Tinas Coma Dr. Burlington, 98233 View Sunrises from 2 covered decks 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Ba 3221 sq. ft. Architect designed, stone columns in/out. 2 fireplaces. For Sale by Owner low $500Ks. Call for Directions 360-757-7096

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5716 Sugarloaf, Anacortes, $360,000 View this outstanding home purchase. Big House, big fenced corner yard, 3 bedrooms, living room with water view, ground floor family room. MLS#836568 Jones Atterberry John L Scott RE 360-708-8935 jonesatterberry@hotmail.com

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Must see cute 2 bedroom house in Sedro Woolley. Original hardwood floors through out. Within walking distnace to town and schools. Fenced in backyard. Appliances come with house. $185,000 OBO. Please call for an appt. (360) 899-5774.

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Danya Wolf ............ 360.708.8294 Suzanne Jenkins..... 360.941.2983 Sandy Everett ........ 360.202.3706 JoAnn Boudreau .... 360.391.0746 Donna Kurras ......... 360.770.7596

600 REED ST #46, SEDRO WOOLLEY

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$59,950

Elva Hunter ............ 360.202.3086

Celia Miller............. 360.391.6065

John Hunter ........... 360.202.3854

Brett Tacker ........... 360.840.7931

Shirley Bertholf ...... 360.840.1863

Russ Lanker ............ 360.708.1117

Carla Fischer .......... 360.982.0010

Patricia Box ............ 360.941-9186

13062 GLENWOOD DRIVE, CLEARLAKE

$269,000 4605 BEAVER POND DRIVE EAGLEMONT

$649,000

WHERE: 3780 E. COLLEGE WAY WHEN: SATURDAY JANUARY 23. 10AM TO 3PM

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Carol Harris of PrimeLending in collaboration with Danya Wolf of Skagit Tradition Realty is pleased to offer this free Housekey Homebuyer Seminar. Please make plans to attend this informative first step to home ownership.

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1802 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

$129,000 1804 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

Lovely, well-cared for, manufactured home in a quiet, spacious family park. Home may stay in park (park approval required) or be moved. Shirley Bertholf Seller will consider seller-finance 360-840-1863 with down payment of $25,000 or more. Other financing available upon lender approval (contact info available at listing office). Enjoy 1456 square feet of attractive living space without taking on a huge mortgage -- the best of both worlds! This is a beautiful home and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last.

$599,000 15XXX MEADOWLARK LANE, MOUNT VERNON $ 95,000

Lovely Country home, 1.62 Fence acres, Barn, 3bd home w/ attached 1 car garage and territorial view. New carpet, vinyl, windows and slider door, Terrific soap stone wood stove plus gas fireplace, updated stainless appliances. JoAnn Boudreau Approx. 1400 sf not far between Mount 360-391-0746 Vernon and Sedro-Woolley. MLS# 865834 XXX SHANNON LAKE RD, CONCRETE $99,500

With attention to detail, wonderful home w/spectacular views of Eaglemont Golf Course! French Doors w/slate entry, Elva Hunter hardwood & carpet, living w/gas fireplace, 360-202-3086 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 & restaurant. MLS#815455 19248 HWY 9, BIG LAKE $58,900

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Attractive, large lot in beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course community, close to brand new 20,000+ SF Elva Hunter clubhouse, dining and full fitness 360-202-3086 facilities. Complete plans for a beautiful home on this lot are negotiable. MLS# 475295 3004 BARRELL SPRINGS RD, BOW

Mount Baker view from one of the premier lots in beautiful John Hunter Eaglemont! Pre-Sale and Custom 360-202-3854 design your dream home with Irving Construction fine craftsmanship...wonderful open floor plan. Builder custom built 1806 and 1808 Bakerview Ct. # 794097 $167,000 20274 STACKPOLE RD, MOUNT VERNON $225,000

All city amenities available at street; including PUD water, electricity, natural gas, cable TV, city sewer and city garbage pick-up. Lovely Danya Wolf evergreens and deciduous trees. Over 360-708-8294 1/5 of an acre! Includes two tax parcels! MLS#863875 18580 BLACKBERRY LANE, MOUNT VERNON $1,500/MO

Beautiful, peaceful setting. Imagine waking up each morning to spectacular views of Sauk Mountain, the Cascades, Skagit River & the valley below...! Enjoy privacy in a Shirley Bertholf park-like atmosphere w/panoramic 360-840-1863 views. Close to town. Nice hiking through forest w/cedar groves. What more could you ask for? MLS#175569 1804 BAKERVIEW CT. #LOT 170, MOUNT VERNON $165,000

Lake view lot in Big Lake! Tract A (P17995) a gently sloped partially wooded lot on South end of Big Lake. Enjoy the sunsets on this 1/3 acre lot! MLS#853972 3709 BEAL ST, BELLINGHAM 98225

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Beautiful 15.5 acres in Bow! 3 possible bldg sites, 2 w/road access. Property has been replanted & offers seclusion w/ southwesterly exposure. Well is in, just needs power & pump. Perfect property to build your custom home or put a Donna Kurras manufactured home on. MLS# 794546 360-770-7596

Home is a fixer upper. Barn is on State Historical Registry. Fantastic view and great building site on this 4.92 acre tract. Fenced. Property sets nicely on the east side of and above E. Stackpole Rd. Occupants of Danya Wolf fixer upper house are uncooperative. 360-708-8294 They also state water (dug well) is not potable. House has 2 bedrooms;1 bath; 1056 square ft, built in 1910; effective year built is 1983; electric baseboard heat. MLS#867198

Immaculate 3 bed/2 full baths, 1830 sq ft home with beautiful kitchen and attention to detail. Large deck off back w/territorial view. All rooms Sandy Everett and entrance are on 1 level, with 360-202-3706 lg utility room and all appliances. Forced air heating, septic and window coverings. 1 year lease/Pets on approval with non-refundable fee. Background/Credit check $52 for each adult 18 years and above. First, last and deposit.

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Mount Baker view from one of the premier large lots (10972 Sq. Ft) in beautiful Eaglemont! Builder/Owner will build for you or bring your own builder! All utilities are in and ready John Hunter for you to build. Complete set of 360-202-3854 plans for a beautiful home on this lot is negotiable. Builder completed 1806 and 1808 Bakerview Ct. MLS#848246

2.55 acres of light industrial land located 1 block South of Meridian Street. Great Sandy Everett I-5 visibility! The parcel is currently 360-202-3706 comprised of 6 sfr, of which 4 are actively rented, generating a total monthly rental of approximately $4000.00 per month. (3713, 3711, 3709, 3705 Beal Street and 906 & 910 Baker Street) All tenants are on month to month or short term leases. This is a great opportunity to continue your revenue stream while finishing your final planning for the parcel. MLS#818713

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