Real Estate Weekly | February 05, 2016 by Skagit Publishing

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. FEB. 6TH 1-3PM 1546 Britton Circle, Bellingham $493,500 Lovely Silver Beach home. 4 BR, 2.75 BA, 2579 SF. Beautiful finishes w/formal & informal living, lg kitchen w/granite & hardwood. Master suite w/jetted tub, huge closet & balcony. Spacious fenced yard w/urban garden. Easy access to downtown, Lake Whatcom or Lake Padden. MLS #875594 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Mount Vernon $259,000 Well-kept duplex in prime location near downtown Mount Vernon. 2 BR, 1 BA per unit. Fir floors, built in book shelves & storage. All mechanical, plumbing, electrical updated in 2003. Separate W/D hook ups. Yard landscaped to perfection. Outside accessible basement w/loads of storage. MLS #890661 Call Ron, 333-1045

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Bellingham $85,000 3+ acre land about 2 miles of I-5 and new shopping area. View of Lummi Island beyond tree line. Secluded location, dead end street. Ready for you to build your dream home. Septic system installed; water & electricity in street, up to buyer to verify. Rural zoning. MLS #888124 Call Willa, 253-318-6131

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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

Mount Vernon $255,000 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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Burlington $279,500 Nice 3 BR, 2 BA home on over half an acre. Open kitchen, living room concept w/dining room that opens to family room. 2 built in fireplaces. Master BR w/lg. master BA. Huge deck and garden shed. Solid core doors and crown molding throughout. 2 car attached garage & RV Parking. MLS #890764 Call Jim, 708-1681

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

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

Ivana Wood 770-3550

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Camano Island $255,000 Living room/dining area w/wood burning FP. Soaring ceilings & open kitchen concept w/granite counters, eating bar & stainless appliances. New features incl. most of kitchen, carpet, hardwood, interior doors, paint & trim. Private fenced backyard. Master suite with ¾ bath & separate office area adjoining. New ductless heat pump & AC. Community features 3 private beaches, clubhouse & pool. MLS #879506 Call Ivana, 770-3550

Are you in need of a Property Manager? 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

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Charming Family Home

For Lease- 6600sqft free standing Prime Light Industrial building. Property is just of I-5 at Anderson Rd. Approximately 2200 sqft feet of air conditioned finished office, storage & bath. Wired for phone system and Internet service, Fiber optic & T-1 available also. Ware house features 8 roll up doors (4 drive through) and 1 dock high door as well as office space and rest room. Ample parking and great location!

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!

Attention to detail on one of a kind estate. Quality 4300+ SF home w/countless amenities on shy 6 1/2 acres in desirable Conway area! Chef’s kitchen w/granite, custom cabinets, hi-end stainless appliances. Formal dining w/ tray ceiling & office. Covered wrap-around deck, Incredible master suite w/spa-like bath. Upstairs w/HUGE family rm, guest suite, library/storage rm, kitchenette, private sundeck, w/d hkups. Quaint 2 BR/1 BA guest cottage. Barn w/hayloft, tack rm, heat, pwr. Easy I-5 access.

Great investment property #861758• $234,000

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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.

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

FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 17374 OLYMPIC PLACE Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley 1030 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360-424-4901 www.WindemereSkagit.com

#816320• $895,000

Breathtaking sunset, river, bay & Mt VIEWS from this custom home. Quality features like no other with 2 story elevator, eastern maple cabinetry & an amazing number of built-ins throughout. Natural light envelopes the space with floor to ceiling wood wrapped windows providing a delightful daily fresco. Kitchen open to great-room with stone FP & entertainment deck. Main Floor Master with view deck, dual walk-ins & vanities. Fully finished daylight basement. Great MIL potential, Room for RV & all your toys! MLS #887078

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Bullish on Buying? Question: Real estate values in our area increased strongly in 2015 and are predicted to go up this year, too. Doesn’t this mean that now is the time to buy, before prices go higher still?

Answer: The future remains a mystery, despite the best efforts of economists and soothsayers to tell us what will happen tomorrow. Last year was the best for the existing market in many years. According to the National Association of Realtors, sales for 2015 hit 5.26 million, the highest annual level since 2006. National median home value in December rose to $224,100, up 7.6 percent from December 2014, marking the 46th consecutive month of yearover-year price gains. NAR also says metro areas are doing well. According to the association’s most recent figures, 154 out of 178 metropolitan statistical areas saw year-over-year price increases in the third quarter

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of 2015. That said, the market’s performance in 2015 tells us nothing about the future. It also says some cautions are appropriate. Think back to 2007. Home values were soaring. Someone looking at pricing figures that year might have been justly amazed at the rising values seen nationwide. As it happens, 2007 was also the year when prices peaked. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, home values in the third quarter of 2015 were actually 3.7 percent lower than in 2007. For that reason loan limits will be largely unchanged in 2016. Notice what the metro area price numbers tell us. Most, but not all, areas enjoyed price increases in the third quarter. Values fell in 24 areas. Even in areas where prices are rising it does not mean all home values are increasing. According to Weiss Residential Research, the percentage of homes losing value increased during the quarter, from 23.40 percent in July to 26.37 percent in September. By a lot of measures, the economy in general is doing better. In particular, job numbers look good. This is positive for housing, because with rising incomes more people can consider buying. Just as in 2007 we don’t know with certainty

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ASK OUR BROKER By Peter G. Miller

that home values will go higher. It seems logical that they should; we still have not caught up with 2007 values, the population has grown and mortgage rates remain low. But logic does not necessarily reflect what will actually happen. Real estate is a local business so what the economy does nationally or in most metro areas may not be relevant in your situation. Look closely at the trends in the market where you want to buy and talk to real estate brokers. Ask about the job base and the local population. Is a lot of new construction coming on the market? How do prices and unit sales compare with the past few years? What type of fixed-rate financing is available at par? With more and better information you can make a better decision.

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SALE PENDING 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 LARGE MOUNT VERNON LOT!..edge of town living off Francis Rd., .32 ac lot has Sound and Island views to enjoy with your new home. $78,000. #709836 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 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 WesternWA University. Priced for sale at 8.2% CAP on 2014 Net Income. Safe investment at $1,560,000. #817963

BURLINGTON PARK..excellent 1109 sf 2 Br.,2 Ba., Markette home. Central air, gas heat, big living rm., + a 2 car garage. All appl., stay. 55+ park $90,000. #880695

MINI FARM…near Mount Vernon. Secluded 6 acres in park like setting with fenced pasture and creek. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with attached garage. Listing Price $425,000 BURLINGTON LOT..zoned general commercial. Perfect LEVEL 4 ACRE PARCEL..zoned Multi-family within site for clinic or any professional use, sewer & water.Sur- the City of Mt. Vernon. Potential for various housing devey & elevations complete. $415,000. velopment, close to college, schools & medical. NEW PRICE!!$130,000. #693883 MOUNT VERNON RAMBLER..2 Br., Rambler w/hardwood floors, corner lot off 15th & Section. Won’t last long!NEW BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME...just completed! 2,325sf RamPRICE $179,950. #858924 bler w/hardwood floors, granite counter tops on almost an acre! $389,500. #862075 GREAT LOCATION..Townhome style condo convenient to shopping, & 1-5. 2 mstr suites, spacious living room READY TO BUILD? Very nice .41 ac level bldg lot in city adjoins kitchen & dining area. Lg 2 car garage & storage. limits, utilities in street w/only a lot line adjustment, could $184,500. #853301. be turned into 2 lots. $69,900. #576834

SALE PENDING CHARMING..2 Br Rambler in Mt. Vernon, 1330 sf w/ fencerd back yard, large 2 car garage, room for an RV too. $207,500. #888331

NICELY SECLUDED...4 Br., 2 Ba., Rambler surronded by SOLID HOUSE.. a good fixer, 2 Br., 1.75 Ba., good beautiful evergreen trees on an 1.67 acre lot near Sedro location, nice lot, hardwood flrs, built-ins. New roof, furnace, & windows. & more. $150,500. #886431 2 DUPLEXES..in excellent condition in very convenient Wooley. $289,500. #824068 SAMISH ISLAND LOT.. Enjoy peek-a-boo Island views quiet location on Mt. Vernon hill. All units have 2 Br., & from this lot, which also includes easement to the beach 1 Ba., Buy both or pick one. Each priced at $269,000. below. .24 ac. Parcel. $75,000. #777533 #814332

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STAT AFFORDABILITY DECREASE

143.18.9 Washington all-buyer housing affordability index in 2nd Quarter; 8.9 pint decrease from 1st Quarter of this year.

Source: Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies, University of Washington

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$99,900 MLS#890487 • 20 secluded acres • Insulated • Large cedar trees • 3 bdrms, 2 shop • Cabin incl. • Open floor plan baths • Landscaped • Near park & bus route 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 Jackie Lindeman 770-9080

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 7757 DILLARD AVE, CONCRETE

$94,500

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

717 W. LINCOLN ST, 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

7158 STEELHEAD LANE, BURL

$257,500

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

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, 391-5075 or Karine Anderson, 421-1189 #878588

13862 S. FREDONIA RD, MV

$324,000

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 NE

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$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

17995 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV NE

5459 PARKRIDGE PLACE, SW 712 TRAIL RD, SW

$279,000

15408 STATE ROUTE 9, MV

$295,000

Development opportunity or fixer uper on .83 acre lot. 4 Bed, 1.5 baths, 1536 SF. Vintage home with multiple outbuildings. More info at www.SkagiValleyHomes.com Bill & Jannette Krieger 360-421-4446/Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #886372

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428 N. 1st Street, MV $199,000 Don’t miss your chance on this historic gem! This property sits on a large corner lot boasting with character of yesteryear & a year-old roof, new windows throughout, basement with storage, & view of the river. 3 of the units are 1 bed, .75 bath, 1 unit is 2 beds with a .75 bath. Call Dawn Hardman, 540-0058 #886923

$447,900

NO BANK WATERFRONT, 140 feet of Big Lake frontage offering spectacular lake, mountain & golf course views. Approx. 512 SF. dock, lg. detached 3/4 bath house, RV parking. Over 1400 SF of living space, 3 beds. Beautiful cabinets with a Murphy bed can be used as an office or guest bedroom. Open floor plan. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #890619

1910 farmhouse plus a 1980 Mfg home on 2 adjoining lots totaling 7.93 acres. Beautiful mountain & valley views, fruit trees, & rolling pasture. Individual Septic systems for both properties. 2254 SF, 4 beds, 2.25 baths. SkagitValleyHomes.com. Bill & Jannette Krieger 360-421-4446/ Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #855253

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

$459,990

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 #891609

VACANT LAND Hoogdal Rd, SW $89,000 Can’t find the home of your dreams? Then build it! This private yet close to town 5 acre parcel has Skagit PUD water in the street, ideal for your custom home, manufactured home, & shop with plenty of room to roam in the treed surroundings. Call Dawn Hardman, 540-0058 #889282

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

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RESIDENTIAL E. RECTOR RD, MV

$150,000

Great Bay View location. Completed soil logs, some marketable timber, power at the road, letter from Dept. of Ecology on file with Skagit County Planning allowing a drilled well. Beautiful building site with privacy. Corners are marked. approx. 4 miles to I-5 & 3 miles to Bay View State Park. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #775730

3474 OLD HIGHWAY 99 RD, BURL

$189,000

Incredible opportunity to purchase 23 acres with gated paved drive, septic installed, community well, & power available. Very private setting yet close to the I-5. More Info at www.SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Shawn or Tiffany Danley, 488-3858

2849 FRANCIS RD, MV

$310,000

1312 32ND ST, ANACORTES

$404,900

This Beautiful Landed Gentry custom home features 3 bedrooms and two and a half baths in 2,160 square feet. With the master bedroom on the main level, and a large two car garage accessed from the alley, this home is truly one of a kind! From the front porch the house opens to a large, open living space and a spacious kitchen, complete with a center island and pantry. The second story features two additional bedrooms, bathroom, and an open loft area. Rick Bennett 360.202.2630 MLS# 887893 NE

1308 32ND ST, ANACORTES

$425,900

Landed Gentry’s custom designed Padilla floor plan features 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths in a spacious 2,461 square feet. The main level features a large living room, and kitchen that opens to the dining area. There is also a study, half bath, and large laundry room. Upstairs features the master bed and bath, three additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a large family room perfect for movie nights! With 2-car garage access off the alley, this home really has it all. Rick Bennett 360.202.2630 MLS# 887901

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Tahlia Honea Tasha Zahlis Tiffany Danley Travis Miller Warren Bingham

$760,000

This beautiful, one level, waterfront Skyline home has a large dock which will accommodate a 40’ boat. Quality 3 BD, 2.75 BA, 2068 SF home. Gourmet kitchen w/island & breakfast nook. Large great room with wonderful views of Burrow’s Bay & Mt Erie. Master Suite. In addition to the 3 bedrooms there is a craft room w/cabinets, a wall bed and 3/4 BA. 3 car garage with extra storage space. Partially fenced yard with garden beds and greenhouse. RV and boat parking. Great location near WA Park. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 887217 W

$350,000

Breathtaking westerly views from this one of a kind lot in Cascade Ridge! Ready for you to build your dream home, this one acre lot is fully cleared with utilities in street. Located in Conway School District and just minutes from I-5, amenities, and schools. Picturesque views overlooking Skagit Valley, Olympic Mountains, tulip fields, and San Juan Islands. One of the few lots left in this exclusive development. Call Shelby Hagman, 982-0163 #869807

49-7939

5507 DOON WY, ANACORTES

2.64 acres with approved 11 lot preliminary plat (Pinnacle Estates). Utilities are available at the property lines. Excellent location for new homes. Close to shopping schools & I-5. Call Jim or Balisa Koetje, 202-2500 #889990

CASCADE VIEW DRIVE, MV

$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

NHN BUZZIE LANE, SW

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

4541 LYON RD, OAK HARBOR

$325,000

This property is an immaculate 3 bed, 2 bath manufactured home on 2 3/4 acres. It also includes a large 24 x 40 shop, plus a prior commercial kitchen with storage rooms, 3/4 bath & office space. Great for home based business or extra income. There is also an RV hook up w/sewer dump, extra building site with septic installed & property is fully fenced & gated. Home has new windows, appliances, paint & hardware. Great property for horses & animals. Move in ready! Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 883509 3411 H Ave, Anacortes $515,000 Come enjoy this well-crafted home. Views of Fidalgo Bay and Mt. Baker. Close to town and schools. This home offers you 2556 sq ft of charm, warmth and great living spaces. Large master suite with a gourmet bath, 3 additional bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, butlers pantry, formal living and dining and open living from kitchen to family room. Heat pump for the warm days in the NW and on demand hot water. Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 881021

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

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When Boomers Go the Rental Route Cashing in the homestead for a nest egg and freedom

hile many young adults struggle to improve their finances in order to buy a home, some baby boomers are choosing the opposite route, selling their homes and renting instead as a path to a more secure retirement. When boomers own a home with a relatively small mortgage, selling and then investing the proceeds can “free up more cash flow to a limited income,” says Whitney Lee, oXYGen Financial, a financial advisor in Alpharetta, Georgia. Financial planner Jeffrey Christakos, a certified financial planner in Westfield, New Jersey, sees many boomers using the equity built up in their homes over the years to help fund their retirement. “For most, net worth is tied up in 401K plans and primary residences,” he says. “They really can’t afford to keep the house going.” To illustrate, Christakos outlines a typical scenario. A retiring boomer couple has a home they could sell and net $500,000, an IRA worth $500,000 and an expected $50,000 annually in Social Security income. They need an income of $90,000 in retirement. In this example, selling the home would provide a

$1-million investment base. “Depending on the investment allocation and the market conditions,” Christakos says, they may expect a four percent distribution rate from their investments, providing them with the extra $40,000 they need to supplement Social Security. If instead of selling, the couple could stay in the home and tap equity via an equity loan or line of credit, notes Christakos. But they also risk paying more in interest on the loan than they reap in investment income. Beyond just freeing up cash to supplement a limited income, the decision to rent is also driven by a desire for greater freedom. “Many retirees are interested in travel, and are happier with the shorter term commitments and flexibility renting can provide,” says oXYGen’s Lee. “If they want to live somewhere different next year or the year after, it’s much easier.”

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Let’s Get It Started How Buyers Shop for a New Home

anieh Razzaghi of Bryn Mawr, PennH sylvania, is shopping for a new home. Her requirements:

“At least three bedrooms, at least 1,700 square feet or a finished basement, a yard, something I won’t have to upgrade too much, a nice kitchen, a good floor layout, and, of course, a good neighborhood with good schools and friendly neighbors.” Like many prospective homebuyers, Razzaghi and her husband’s first step was to cruise the Internet. “We want to get a really good sense of what is on the market,” she says. Online information helps her compare different neighborhoods and narrow the search, she says. Some 42 percent of recent buyers started looking for a home online, according to the National Association of Reators’ 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. They use multiple screens – smartphones, tablets, laptops – to track down information and tools during different phases of their search, from descriptions of properties for sale, maps and data on neighborhoods to comparing mortgage financing options. “A lot of people go online to learn more and educate themselves,” said Britt Beemer, chairman and CEO of America’s Research Group, Charleston, South Carolina. “Buying a home is the single largest big ticket purchase and people want to make sure that they are not wasting their money or making a mistake.” Some 92 percent buyers of use the Internet at some point of process, according to NAR research. “We have seen a huge rise in Internet search for homes,” says Jessica Lautz, managing director of survey research and communication. At the same time, the use of real estate professionals to help buy and sell a home is at an all-time high. Eightyeight percent of buyers who searched

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for homes online eventually purchased their home with the assistance of an agent, according to NAR. Buyers 18 - 24 are the most likely to use an agent – 90 percent – but more than 85 percent of buyers in all other age categories also rely on a professional. Homebuyers say they turn to real estate professionals to find the right home, negotiate terms of a sale and help with price negotiations. Particularly in strong real estate markets where inventory is tight, the use of an agent can help buyers move more quickly to identify and bid on a home. Local real estate websites are reaching out to cater to online shoppers, providing listings and tools such as mortgage calculators, neighborhood profiles and school report cards. At the NAR website realtor.com, the goal is to provide consumers the information they want when they want it, connecting them to a real estate professional when the time is right, says Janice McDill, vice president of

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corporate communications. The number of unique users at the site is up 43 percent year-over-year, McDill says, with active listings accounting for more than 80 percent of all pages views. “This illustrates the efforts we’ve made to draw more visitors to our site, but it also reinforces the fact that more people are turning to the Internet to discover and create their perfect home,” McDill says. Back in Pennsylvania, homeshopper Razzaghi, too, says she and her husband will work with a real estate agent to narrow their choices and put in an offer to buy a home. “They have more experience. It’s a nice way [to learn] specific things about neighborhoods or about the houses themselves that I wasn’t aware of,” she says. “I also think realtors are really important when you find a house you like. They can help with the offer process and getting all the paperwork together.” 9

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CLASSIFIEDS Alpine Ridge Retirement Apartments in MV is accepting applications for 2 Bdrm apts. Income limits apply. 424-9622 for more info.

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals. Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com S-W north, like new 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba home on 5 acres, $975/mo. Too many amenities to list. Call (360) 333-4771.

OFFICE SPACE For Rent, 2017 Continental Place #5, MV. 1000 Sq. Ft., $800/month. Water, sewer, and garbage provided. Keith Johnson. Contact Nancy, 360-540-6019 lv. msg. 360-399-1464.

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Home for Sale 3419 Woodcrest Lane

1-4 pm Sat. 1/30 Custom built home on 5 private park-like acres. 3 bed, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, huge master, radiant heat concrete floors, great open floor plan. Dream home and property with complete privacy! $509,000. Directions: I5/Alger exit, east to Right on 99, Left on Parson Creek, Left on Skaarup, Right on Echo Hill, follow to L on Woodcrest. Hosted by Marcy Mjelde Muljat Group 360-961-3584 VIEW HOME ON BURLINGTON HILL

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.

Vacant Lot Spaces For Rent 55+ manufactured home park in Sedro Woolley 24443 Wicker Road. $525 per month and $525 deposit, get first 2 months' rent free. Piazza Realty Property Management (360) 424-7368.

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Find your bargain today! Smart shoppers know about the bargains hidden within the Classified pages. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from tickets to trailers. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day. Call 424-4567 to place an ad.

JUST FINISHED! $329,000. Completely renovated 3 Bdrm 2 BA Rambler. 4017 M Avenue. Walk to Mt. Erie Elementary. Call contractor for appointment. 360941-9205

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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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Open House Feb 6th & Feb 13th 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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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

3709 BEAL ST, BELLINGHAM 98225

$1,000,000 600 REED ST #46, SEDRO WOOLLEY

$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

4605 BEAVER POND DRIVE EAGLEMONT

2017 CONTINENTAL PLACE SUITE #5, MV

$649,000

$800/MO

Call to see your home listed here! COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL

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 1802 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON $122,000

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. 1804 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

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 OFFICE SPACE formal dining. Fabulous gourmet kitchen solid granite island, beautiful cabinets, opens to Lg great Office space for rent, 1000. sq ft. $800 Danya/Keith room w/fireplace & box beam ceiling. French doors open to mo. includes water, sewer and garbage. Large Deck that spans the entire house, overlooking the golf Owner Keith Johnsn. Contact Danya, 360-708-8294 course. Eaglemont Community w/spectacular clubhouse & or Nancy 360-540-6019. restaurant. MLS#815455 $599,000 15XXX MEADOWLARK LANE, MOUNT VERNON $ 95,000 XXX SHANNON LAKE RD, CONCRETE $99,500 19248 HWY 9, BIG LAKE $58,900 ES

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Heaven on Earth! EAGLEMONT

EAGLEMONT PRE-SALE

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

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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 Danya Wolf sets nicely on the east side of and 360-708-8294 above E. Stackpole Rd. 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.

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

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

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Let us hand you the keys to your new home!

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