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320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com (360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153 G

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. APR. 4TH 1-3PM 1510 Kristine Lane, Mount Vernon $239,950 Fantastic home built by Max Liddell. Quality home has large living room. Family room w/fireplace.

Large bedrooms and bathrooms. Freshly painted, new carpeting. Located on quiet cul-de-sac.

MLS #699715 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Sedro-Woolley $112,000 Great starter home or investment property. 3 BR, 2 BA. 1680 SF. Attached 1 car carport. MLS #729401 Call Corinne, 202-2397

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Concrete $299,950 Extremely well maintained home. 3 BR, 2 BA, 1671 SF. Vaulted ceilings, skylights & gas FP in great rm. Roomy kitchen w/eating bar. 35x52 shop w/.5 bath. 5 level and cleared acres. Beautiful mountain views! MLS #629051 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Jim Stransky 708-1681

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Burlington $159,000 Neat & tidy single level home. Hardwood flooring, wood burning fp. in living rm. Nicely updated cabinetry in kitchen. 1 car att. garage. Roomy fenced yard w/storage shed. MLS #762669 Call Debbie, 708-8780

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Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Hamilton $161,500 5 unit property in need of some TLC. Units are 1 BR, large size w/lots of character. Bring your ideas!

MLS #748419 Call Corinne, 202-2397

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Burlington $315,000 Updated Bayhill rambler. 3 BR, 2 baths, 1953 sq. ft.

Fully fenced back yard. Newer flooring & int. & ext. paint. New furnace & hot water tank. Attached 2 car gar. + RV parking. MLS #763854 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Marblemount $139,500 Riverfront property on the Cascade River. Two dwellings on 1/4 acre site including a cabin & 12x30 Park Model Trailer. Both units are furnished and ready to use. Cabin has 1 BR, .75 BA. MLS #267758 Call Jim, 708-1681

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Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Burlington $325,000 3 BR, 2 BA home. Master w/full bath upstairs. Family room upstairs. Main floor living room w/adjoining dining room. Attached 2 car garage. Separate shop, 1250 SF. MLS #628015 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

Corinne Cartwright 202-2397

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Stanwood $337,000 Light use home in top neighborhood. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Bright open floor plan. Kitchen w/maple cabinets open to fam. rm. w/fireplace. Main floor master w/ bath suite & walk-in closet. Sliding glass door to 10,000 SF fully fenced landscaped yard.

MLS #762414 Call Ron, 333-1045

Maggie deSouza 610-8413

Ayla Contois 610-1652

Kenny Sides 982-3400

Shelley Sides 472-1873

Burlington $975/month Plus a security deposit. 2 BR, 1 BA duplex. Kitchen w/eating space. Washer/dryer hookups. Attached 1 car garage. Small pet negotiable. W/S/G paid. 12 month lease required.

Call Property Management, 755-5555

Jennifer Baker 220-1526

Steph Vervaart Property Mgmt Assistant

Traci Erickson Property Manager 755-5555

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CAN WE PULL THE PLUG ON THE HOA? Question:

The developer wants out of the water business and has the HOA in place to take over from him. That’s entirely reasonable.

What’s not so reasonable is ending an HOA; that can be profoundly difficult. Depending on your jurisdiction and the HOA rules, you my need unanimous approval from all homeowners to dissolve the homeowners association. If you can actually get the required We live in a new community with 20 homes. The developer supplied our water, free of charge until last level of support for dissolution, then the fun begins. year. Now we worry that the developer may turn over Let’s look at some potential issues. control of the water supply service to a now non-exisIf you terminate the HOA, who supplies the water? tent homeowner’s association.

Do all the homes have separate meters? If not, withNone of us want to have an HOA, and no one out an HOA, how will homeowners get water? Sepawants to be in charge or be president. What can we do rate meters are a much better deal because then if don’t want an HOA? you’re not paying for a neighbor who likes to take 28 showers a day. Instead, everyone pays on the basis of household usage.

You likely have the bare bones of an HOA in place Are there common areas? Without an HOA, who already, but it has not been turned over to the owners. owns them? Who pays for insurance?

This should surprise no one because when you bought Will deeds need to be re-written? If the deeds are the property you agreed to be bound by its rules, changed, will new mortgage paperwork be required? including no doubt the formation of an HOA. What will attorneys charge for such work? What if a The developer has supplied free water, but that lender or homeowner balks at the costs? Do your HOA can’t continue eternally, there has to be a point where documents include provisions for termination? If so, each homeowner is responsible for their water usage. what steps do you need to take?

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2 BEDROOM MT. VERNON CONDO..wonderful updated condo close to shopping, and hospital, upgraded kitchen appliances, won’t last long.$109.950 #733759 LARGE SWAMP..right in the middle of this 13.77 acre property near Kayak Golf Course. A real bargain at $49,500. #733011 20 ACRES.. of gently sloping land just 3 miles from freeway, half pastures & includes good well w/pd Bldg Permit $229,500. #741820 COMMERCIAL SITE..in excellent Mount Vernon location, paved street w/all utilities available and drainage installed. $437,000 #676549 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

Jodi Dynes Terri Heyntsen Holly Hilts

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By Peter G. Miller

Rather than dissolve the HOA, the better and more practical option is likely to embrace it.

I once owned a home that was part of an HOA with fewer than 30 households. There was an understanding among all owners that no one wanted an intrusive HOA. As a result, our HOA met just once a year, generally for 15 minutes, and collected dues for such costs as common area insurance and mowing. It adamantly refused to get involved in anyone’s business or in disputes between homeowners. It probably produced three-pages of material a year, including a budget and meeting minutes. The annual HOA fee was $50 per house and the association had a two-year surplus.

My suspicion is that when you and the neighbors get together and run down the costs of dissolution, the better option will be an “HOA Lite,” an HOA that does as little as possible, costs virtually nothing and bothers no one.

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

SAMISH ISLAND BEAUTY..fully remodeled, open floor plan, 3 Br., 1.75 Ba., Flagstone patio, partial view, garage w/shop & office loft. $339,000. #723301 GREAT PLACE TO BUILD..full acre lot at end of cul-desac with PUD water and nice views. Located near Big Lake $119,500 #722478 GREAT BLDG SITE..17 acres in very private setting near Mount Vernon. Already has issued bldg permit. $239,500. #594939 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME..excellent 1/3 acre w/ views of Big Lake & surrounding mtns is ready to go.

All utilities in road incl. Nat’l gas. Close to golf course, $75,000 #598013 UNBELIEVABLE BARGAIN..for 60 acres of Timberland just 3 miles east of Sedro Woolley. $89,500.#600933

Tim Reichert Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman

391-5587 202-2859 661-0145

ROOM FOR HORSES..charming 3 bedroom home in sunny Day Creek location. 3 acres of fully fenced pasture. $279,500. #753657 TOP OF THE HILL..20 acres on Bacus Hill w/water & electric available. Panoramic views to south & west. $69,500.#600802 PRIVATE WOODED LOT..excellent building lot in Mount Vernon, all city services, beautiful cedar trees. #731632 $69,950.

RARE BURLINGTON CAPE COD HOME..also a guest cottage,country feeling, 3 Br,2.5 Ba. Incredible landscaping & much more. $437,000. #644502 NESTLED IN THE WOODS..beautiful setting for this 2135 sf home on allmost 3 private acres w/a creek. 2 Br up, lg open kitchen & living rm, Bdrm or MIL downstairs, 2 car garage plus a lg shop! $289,900. #748973

Tod LeHecka Fritz Inman Jan Scally

333-1032 661-0147 421-5160

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WATERFRONT LOT..on beautiful Big Lake,290’WF.Includes home plans & bldg permit. All utilities in Street.

Sunny side of lake. Possible owner terms. $375,000. #480557 WEST MT. VERNON CONDO..nice 2 Br, 2 Ba unit with 1255 sf of living space. One car garage, nice country setting , won’t last long #750332 $135,950.

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Lots in Nookachamp Hills near Big Lake. Water sewer, electric, & nat’l gas to each lot.

Priced from $84,000-$145,000 #746424-#746695

Ron Wortham 661-1500 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Dave Parsons 391-4008

Galen Kindred

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MORE AMERICANS LOOKING TO BUY Both homeowners and renters are gaining confidence in the housing market

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onfidence in housing market is on the rise among both current homeowners and renters looking to buy.

More than 5 million renters are planning to buy a home this year, according to Zillow Housing Confidence Index. This figure – which represents more than 10 percent of all current renters in the U.S. – is a 25-percent increase from the same time last year.

Increased affordability is driving renters’ desires to buy. Thanks to today’s historically low mortgage

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interest rates and increasing home values, buyers can expect to spend about 15 percent of their monthly income on a mortgage payment, 7 percent below historical averages. Renters, on the other hand, are paying more for housing.

Currently, they can expect to pay 30 percent of their income on rent, an uptick from 25 percent a generation ago.

“As home affordability continues to look great and rental affordability looks abysmal, many current renters clearly seem to be re-thinking their at-

titudes toward homeownership, and are expressing more confidence in the overall housing market as a result,” Dr. Stan Humphries, Zillow’s chief economist, said in a statement.

As it’s become more affordable to own a home, nearly 60 percent of renters surveyed think buying a house is the best longterm investment they can make. This is even more the case with younger renters. More than two-thirds of renters ages 18 to 34 years old said owning a home was the best long-

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term investment.

Although survey respondents said they expected home value appreciation to slow in 2015, they expected home value growth to exceed the rate of inflation.

The Zillow Index surveyed both homeowners and renters who live in 20 large metro areas about their attitudes toward the housing market . The top three metro areas for housing confidence are: 1. San Jose 2. Miami 3. San Francisco

April 3, 2015

AMERICAN DREAM REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. Classic Craftsmanship #746256 • $319,999

A Must-See on the 6th Tee!! #715759 • $380,000

Detached Garage w/Apartment #720156 • $214,500

Best Price Per SQFT Classic farmhouse Craftsmanship. Totally redone from top to bottom this flowing layout is a rare find. Huge remodeled country kitchen with granite and Stainless, original hardwood floors, main floor master with clawfoot tub, marble vanity. 2 Upstairs private bedrooms, tiled craft room with built in cabinets.

2200 sqft Skaqit Golf & Country Club home on the 6th tee box. Wonderfully maintained newer 3 bed 2.5 bath home on a beautifully landscaped large corner lot. Features light open floor plan, tile roof, 3 car garage, gas heat & AC, security system, perimeter lighting and much more. Truly one of the finer homes in the neighborhood don’t miss out.

Fannie Mae Homepath home in Mount Vernon.

This 1/2 acre property features an 1858 sqft main home with large living spaces, open kitchen,large bathroom, utility room, storage room and deck.

Detached 2 car garage with 1 bedroom apt & large 864 sqft detached shop. Brand new roof and ready for new owners!

12 Acre Hobby Farm Presently a U Cut Christmas Tree farm located in the heart of Tulip Country.

Home is a 1975 sqft 3 bed 2 bath built in 2000 overlooking a pond with fruit trees and garden area. A heated 3200 sqft shop with bath and office.

800sqft machine shed and multi stall animal shed.

Terrific Office building right off I-5 In Mount Vernon.

This extremely well maintained property has excellent cash flow and rental history. Don’t miss out on this fantastic location and property!

Fabulous Retreat #751937 • $274,900

Fannie Mae Homepath Fabulous retreat in Little Mountain area! 10 acres w/ a great house on the property. Over 1800 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, with open kitchen family room w/ pellet stove. Master suite has private bath & closet.

The upstairs offers 2 spacious rooms, with a 2nd bathroom. All set on a very private wooded 10 acres near town. Nice outbuilding too.

12-Acre Hobby Farm #600659 • $635,000

FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 9151 SAMISH ISLAND ROAD, BOW, WA 98232 RE/MAX Territory NW 320 S. Burlington Blvd.

Burlington, WA 360.755.9494 www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com

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

Like American Dream Real Estate Mount Vernon

Kenny Sides 360.982.3400

Escape to this beautiful waterfront estate on private sunny “drive-on” Samish Island.

Only 90 minutes from Seattle or BC. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home plus guest cottage, chemical-free pool w/waterfall, 2 car garage & huge shop. Stunning water views from living, family, dining & breakfast rooms as well as second floor bedrooms. Fantastic main floor master suite & patio. High quality construction throughout.

Nearly 3 peaceful, park-like acres and private beach access.

MLS #757076

Terrific Office Building #748958 • $639,000

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$975,000

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“To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.”

- Douglas Adams

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Tel. (360) 416-4902

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An Invitation from Paul Weisz, North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® President On behalf of hundreds of Skagit & Island County Realtors® and the homeowners they represent, I would like to invite everyone out to the 4th Annual Statewide Open House, Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26.

Hundreds of local homes will open their doors to people looking to buy or perhaps to spend an afternoon getting some ideas about how to fix up their present one I have always loved doing open houses because people need to experience a home in order to know if it’s the one for them.

Mission Statement: The Nor th Puget Sound Association of Realtor s advocates for Realtor s and their clients, provides services to help members prosper, and promotes the protection of property rights.

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 18447 CASCADE ST, MV

$82,500

Fannie Mae home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Some built in & wood flooring. This is a fixer bring all your ideas! Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 #755856

1228 S. 6TH ST, MV

17289 COLONY RD, BOW

$105,000

16250 PENN RD, MV

INVESTORS!!! Take a look at this! Great bones just waiting for your personal touch. 1800+ SF 3+ bedrooms, 2 baths on a shy 1/4 acre lot. All the heavy lifting and gutting is done. It’s mostly blank canvas, come make this home shine! Call Jamie Yantis, 540-5264 #755955

9348 THUNDERBIRD LANE, CONCRETE

$122,000

Vintage log cabin located on the river. Views from the front deck of meadow & the mountains, from the back deck the river flowing by. This spacious 1 bedroom makes a great residence, vacation home or vacation rental. Home comes fully furnished. Call Deborah McNeal, 707-8073 #761323

1308 S. 12TH ST, MV

$215,000

Adorable 1930s home in a desirable Mount Vernon hill neighborhood. Lots of natural light, including a huge solarium. Garden space in private, fenced back yard.

Walking distance to downtown, schools, & hospital.

1 story, Move-in ready. Call Tahlia Honea, 333-5815 #763382

We sell more homes than anyone else in Skagit County.

46303 FOREST PLACE, CONCRETE

$159,900

Beautiful home w/ open floor plan, fir floors & original woodwork plus high ceilings. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, plus an office. Large patio entry. Unfinished basement, newer wood stove. Just over half an acre with fruit trees & a fenced yard. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #690095

903 ORANGE AVENUE, BURLINGTON

$169,950

Ready now for a new family! Clean & freshly painted with a spacious kitchen & dining room. Sunny living room with a slider to a big deck area overlooking the back yard. Totally fenced yard plus a garage/shop area.

Call Robin Luif, 420-2026 #754018 NE

40365 CHALLENGER RD, CONCRETE

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1411 24TH ST, ANACORTES

$264,900

Great Fannie Mae home in beautiful Anacortes! This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large living room, galley style kitchen, bonus room, utility room & hair salon with its own entrance. New flooring, interior paint, oven, dishwasher and more! Large 2 car garage. Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 #760798

2719 RIVER VISTA LP, MV

This is the MV Hill charmer you’ve been waiting for!

Brand-new kitchen update & exterior paint. Warm & inviting living spaces. Stunning views of the Olympics & river. Spacious, sunny kitchen w/tile counters & glass tile backsplash, valley views. Beautiful millwork, fir floors. Outside, you’ll enjoy the large deck off the dining room. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 #760674

$320,500

$339,900

4 bdrm home in North Hill was just updated with new floor coverings & paint. Granite countertops, SS appliances, hardwood & decorative wall panels all a part of this well designed home. Spacious master suite with double walk-in closets. More information at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #741186

40374 PIONEER LANE, CONCRETE

$349,900

Near Birdsview, 5 acre mini-farm, mtn. & pastoral views.

Kitchen features granite, island, eating bar & open to great rm. Orchard, garden, berries & fenced pasture.

Shop w/garage door. Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 #749835

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360-421-4111 360-770-9427 360-421-4446 360-941-9443 360-708-5030 425-319-7091

Deborah McNeal Dick Nord Donna Rowell Elizabeth Miller George Bellos Harry Ota

360-707-8073 360-661-6529 360-708-7984 360-420-3607 360-708-9762 360-708-3500

Jake Koetje Jamie Yantis Jannette Krieger Jeri Lee Jim Glackin Jim Koetje

360-466-8045 360-540-5264 360-708-0233 425-239-1382 360-428-2828 360-202-2500

Josh Scott Karen Beckner Karine Anderson Lee Ann Dean Linda Eastman Margy Furst

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360-708-1010 360-840-9455 360-421-1189 360-421-3082 360-202-4075 360-488-3458

Megan O’Bryan Nathan Loeb Rita Ingram Robin Lee Luif Sarah Minton Shawn Danley

$365,000

3 bedroom 2.5 bath home in desirable area of the Summer Ridge Community. Immaculate interior with hardwood floors & a large kitchen & eating area that opens into the family room. Amenities include a bonus room & a first floor office. Fenced yard & 2 car garage with additional storage. Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 #763615

1527 BRENTWOOD LN, MV

$372,500

Luxury living on 1 level offering a grand entry with 8’ leaded glass doors, Spacious open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, extensive mill-work, beautiful master suite with gas fireplace, master bath, 2 large walk in closets, built in TV above Jacuzzi tub & marble floors. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #749519

4723 BEAVER POND DR, MV

$379,000

Beautiful Eaglemont home with main-level living & low-maintenance yard. Gracious entry with high ceiling, hardwood floors. Main floor features formal dining room, home office, open kitchen & living area, master suite. Kitchen has granite counters, stainless appliances. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 #747217

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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 Sherry Johansen

Balisa Koetje Becky Elde Bill Krieger Cindy Sullivan Dave Patterson David Mani

$359,500

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 for possible commercial Business or Residential usage. Plenty of parking. Situated on 3 1/2 city lots Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #713580

$258,500

Want acreage close to town? Here it is. Shop has 220v, is 36 x 24 with 13’ high ceilings; perfect for indoor RV Parking. 2 bed, 1.5 bath home is well built & has been very well cared for. Westerly views for awesome sunsets. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #745798

1011 S. 9TH ST, MV

300 N. OAK ST, BURL

3 bed, 2 bath home, huge 30x35 shop on 1.10 acre. New vinyl windows, new roof in 2012, fresh paint & new flooring. Updated kitchen. Large deck overlooks private, fenced yard. Shop has 11ft door, 220, plumbed for water.

RV parking. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 # 667629

3330 BLACKBURN RD, MV

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Quality built 3 bedroom rambler with 8 year old 50 year roof. Property has an array of fruit trees & a nice tool shed. The back yard is fully fenced. Home also has a newer wood burning insert that heats house in little time. Call Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #760789

$254,900

Nice home on a shy .5 acre lot. New interior paint & carpet. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 1644 SF. Living room w/ freestanding stove, kitchen w/ eating space, dining room & lg. mud/laundry room. Fenced yard w/ patio, garage, shop & garden shed/playhouse. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #698871

$234,500

Very nice 2006 MH on 1.01 acres. Come home to this 3 bed, 2 bath home with separate family & living rooms.

Kitchen features maple cabinets, walk in pantry, eating bar, utility off the kitchen. Vaulted ceilings allow plenty of light. 12X24 garage/shop with covered 13X24 RV parking & carport. There is plenty of garden space. Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 #759820 NE

$250,000

Nice rambler on 1 full acre in Bow. 3 bdrms, 1 full bath, 1320 SF. Family room is extra-large with a fireplace.

Kitchen looks out to the pasture. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #665369

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360-708-3636 360-708-0634 360-333-5815 360-391-5075 360-298-4857 360-420-7291 360-770-2421

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3802 V AVE, ANA 2510 OAKES AVE, ANA

$775,000

Views through a full wall of windows. This 1950’s style home has been completely remodeled. 70 feet of medium bank waterfront and tidelands. Close to town and does have a pathway to the waters’ edge.

3 bedrooms (master on the main level), 2 1/2 baths 2 fireplaces, family room and decks and patios to enjoy the boat traffic and sunsets. Bamboo and hardwood floors throughout, granite counters, stylish cabinetry and updated fixtures. This home says Ahhhh!!!

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 745730 NE

$1,150,000

Views through a full wall of windows. This 1950’s style home has been completely remodeled. 70 feet of medium bank waterfront and tidelands. Close to town and does have a pathway to the waters’ edge.

3 bedrooms (master on the main level), 2 1/2 baths 2 fireplaces, family room and decks and patios to enjoy the boat traffic and sunsets. Bamboo and hardwood floors throughout, granite counters, stylish cabinetry and updated fixtures. This home says Ahhhh!!!

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 745730 NE

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3110 WEST 3RD PL, ANA

4223 MITCHELL DR, ANA

$499,999

Beautiful panoramic views of Fidalgo Bay, Mt. Baker & Cascade Range from this private home on a large lot. Located at streets end, this main level living home is light and bright with vaulted ceilings and skylights. Open floor plan with kitchen open to dining area and living room. Master suite with door to deck, private bath w/ walk in shower & Premier Care step in tub. Lower level has separate zoned thermostat, a huge bonus room and two spacious bedrooms. Large deck, oversized 3 car garage.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 763360

$512,000

Beautiful main level living home w/great views of Guemes Channel & islands. High ceilings & large windows combined w/an open floor plan gives a feeling of light & spaciousness. Open kitchen/dining/living room, master bedroom with view & elegant bath, 4th bdrm or den/office and a great laundry/pantry rm w/ loads of storage complete the main level. Lower level fam room w/fireplace, 2 lg bdrms & 622+- SF walk in storage room. Two low maintenance decks. High end finishes throughout + shows like new.

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64180 E. CASCADE DR, MARBLEMOUNT $205,000

ndermere Mortgage Services at (425) 268-7995

Wonderful, cozy, ready to use waterfront cabin.

Great for the wknd getaway or retreats. Property incl 2 parcels. 128 ft awesome river front. No flood ins needed. Cabin has cedar finishes throughout, vaulted ceilings, loft with storage space. Large windows allow the sunshine in & the use of a large dk. Lot next door is parked out & has a fire pit. Berry bushes, garden sp & fruit trees. Also RV hookup & shop. This is a great place to relax. P63664,P63665 Powered by gas generator.

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 745803

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4707 CYPRESS DR, ANA

$325,000

Country beauty. Covered front porch, fully fenced back yard, 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 bths and sunroom. Feel the comfort of home when you walk through the front door. Gas fireplace in the living room for the long evenings and RV parking with a 2 car garage & shop space. Close to Washington Park and easy trip to town. Must see home won’t be around long.

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 761612

2202 10TH STREET, ANA

$1,200,000

1931 Tudor Style Brick home sets on the bluff overlooking the Guemes Channel. Extra-large 37,570 SF lot with 204 feet on 10th Street allows for an additional building site. Home has many custom craftsman built-in features. Other features include 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, wood-paneled study & views from almost every room. Truly a unique opportunity for the right buyer. Vacant, easy to show.

John Prosser Jr. 360.202.3891 MLS# 540524

3319 H AVE, ANA

$545,000

Quality Construction! 3 Bedrooms plus an office, 2 1/2 baths, open living on main level with a covered patio and a family room for extra space. Builder is open to customizing your ideas into this plan. Bring your ideas and start the construction. This could be your dream home!

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 689158

14559 JURA PL, ANA

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Premier craftsman style waterfront home with quality and elegance throughout. The craftsmanship is stunning from the massive wood-burning FP to the coffered living rm ceiling, Brazilian cherry wood detail & colored lead glass. Chef’s kitchen w/cherry cabinets and commercial quality appl. Master suite with his & hers offices, baths & closets. Lower level has home theater, surround sound throughout.

Elevator shaft for future elevator. Easy access to a beautiful beach. Garage w/ guest apartment.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 668272

6393 MOUNTAIN VIEW LN, ANA

$275,000

Beautiful lakefront property with access off Lunz Road. Enjoy great sunshine for get togethers, fishing, swimming & boating. Lot certification.

PL_00_0306 file 2005.

Linda Macy 360.708.8284 MLS# 762038

1502 D AVE, ANA

$395,000

Currently D Ave Nursery with a land use of 590 Retail, Misc. Also includes 2201 15th Street, with a remodeled house used for retail sales. Total footage of both parcels is approx. 21,400 SF. Long time Anacortes business.

Judy Moore 360.293.9794 MLS# 524156

2104 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, ANA

$160,000

Lot ready to build your dream home in lovely established neighborhood of quality homes! Architecturally designed floor plan available for this lot as daylight basement style, approximately 2600 SF. Buyer has opportunity to customize to their exact specifications: colors, finishes, etc. Quality, reliable builder ready to build your custom dream home or bring your own builder. Model home completed on the plat, Lot 13, is example of quality and features available.

Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 582940

5156 RONEY ROAD, SAMISH ISLAND

$135,000

Beautiful level acreage on Samish Island. Small clearing surrounded by a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees. Soil analysis has been done. Very quiet, serene location. Power is at Roney Rd and water shares are available at Samish Farms Water Association..

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 653986

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LOWER ENERGY COSTS - AT A PRICE New efficiency standards may result in lower bills, but systems may have a higher up-front cost

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omeowners may find themselves feeling hot under the collar over new cold, hard HVAC facts.

That’s because increasing energy efficiency standards that go into effect in 2015 likely will result in a higher price tag for new air conditioning equipment and hot water heaters.

As of the first of this year, the minimum standard Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, or SEER rating for heating and cooling systems has increased in many areas of the country. The rating, which measures the energy efficiency of an air conditioning system over the course of an entire cooling season, has increased from 13 to 14 in many areas

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throughout the U.S. (visit tinyurl.com/SEER2015 for a map and info). Consequently, new installed A/C systems and related cooling equipment, including package air conditioners and splitsystem or package heat pumps, will need to be SEER 14 or higher going forward; for split system air conditioners, SEER 13 units can continue to be installed in northern states, but southeast and southwest states will require SEER 14 models.

Higher-rated systems, as one might expect, come with some higher costs.

Installing the higherrated SEER 14 system could cost at least 15 percent more than a comparable SEER 13 system, according to

Zach Turner, in Ashburn, Virginia.

“What adds to the increased cost, however, is that, in the past there were options to simply replace the outdoor unit or just the indoor air handler. But to achieve SEER 14, you must replace both the outside and indoor units,” says Turner.

Additionally, beginning April 16, the U.S. Department of Energy will require new hot water heaters to conform to higher energy factor ratings to conserve more natural resources and generate energy cost savings for homeowners.

As a result, when you need to add or replace a hot water heater, the installation costs could be significantly higher.

That’s because new units will have taller and wider dimensions that could make it difficult to fit within your utility closet or other space where the water heater is normally stored.

“If there is no room for the newer unit, the consumer will be forced to either relocate equipment and install new venting and piping or downgrade to a smaller unit that fits within the designated area,” says Andy Rodenhiser, owner of a plumbing, heating and air conditioning business in Holliston, Massachusetts.

Depending on the existing heater size and space constraints, a new water heater could cost up to four times as much to install, says Turner.

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“For example, if you currently have a standard vent 75-gallon natural gas water heater, which is being discontinued, it would normally install for around $1,500.

The replacement could require a power vent water heater that needs a different flue, costing you upwards of $3,500 installed,” Turner adds.

These increased costs can be recouped over time, however, considering that higher efficiency A/C systems and water heaters can reduce your monthly utilities and likely perform better, leading to a longer lifespan and potentially fewer repairs.

“The key is to replace your systems before they fail,” says David J. Crawford, who is with an

appliance repair service in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

“If your air conditioning system is 12 years old or older, it may be time for a replacement. [And it] is most likely a lower SEER system that is using more electricity than is necessary to cool the home.”

The good news for homeowners in southwest and southeast states is that they have a grace period—expiring July 1, 2016—in which they can still have SEER 13 A/C systems installed, “so if budget is your main concern, replace your system now with a SEER 13 one, while they’re still available,” says Turner.

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Percentage of mobile Internet users who say they use a smartphone or tablet to make major financial commitment – such as getting a mortgage or buying a car – “always” or “most of the time.” FYI: Nearly half of all mobile users says they’ve made such a purchase on their devices.

MOBILE MOB

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36493 CAPE HORN RD, SEDRO WOOLLEY

$178,000

1802 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

$129,000

14678 STATE ROUTE 9, MOUNT VERNON

$278,000

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Spacious, one-level home with 3 Bedrooms, 1.75 Ba in Sedro-Woolley School District has propane heat, well & septic. This home has all that plus a bonus room & is close to river recreation as well as town services. The double car, attached garage and large backyard deck completes this country home. It features has an acre(+-) of level yard for plenty of garden space and play area. A little TLC will make it shine! MLS# 764249

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Sandy Everett 360-202-3706

$95,000

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

Newer, well maintained modular home on acreage. Large Master bedroom with walk-in closet and en suite with soaker tub. Has two additional rooms that could be used as bedrooms, office or other work areas. Home has a walk through laundry room with utility sink. Roughly three acres of land cleared and most of the rest could be. Close to all amenities. MLS# 684195

705 N 15TH ST, MOUNT VERNON

1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

$299,000

10+ ACRES Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

$434,000

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Spectacular lake view and stunning sunsets seen from this lot, located on the east (sunny) side of the lake! Property is in an area of beautiful homes and is located directly north of Big Lake Bar & Grill parking lot. Buyer to verify square footage and utility availability. MLS# 670146

XXX SHANNON LAKE RD, CONCRETE

Sandy Everett 360-202-3706

$99,500

Corner Lot. Living room with gas fireplace, formal dining, kitchen with eating area and lots of cabinets. Backyard fenced, beautifully landscaped yard. Built as an adult family home. Great income potential! MLS# 31951

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

4725 MONTE VISTA PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

$372,500

Spacious, circular drive to patio, level entry. Quality built & designed w/ vaulted ceilings, covered deck. Main master w/dbl closet/BA & 2 BR/2 BA + office. Down 2 BR/BA, lg fam. rm, could be MIL. Prof. landscaped. RV prkg. Close to Golf, Medical, shy 1 acre. MLS# 524620

Elva Hunter 360-202-3086

1521 N WAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON

$438,900

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HEAVEN ON EARTH! 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 park-like atmosphere w/panoramic views. Close to town. Nice hiking through forest w/cedar groves.

What more could you ask for?

Shirley Bertholf 360-840-1863

1419 E COLLEGE WAY, MOUNT VERNON $850 TRIPLE NET COMMERCIAL LEASE

2410 CRUSE RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY

Love to entertain? The open, Bertholf spacious floor plan of this Shirley 360-840-1863 beautiful home offers incredible MULTI-FAMILY opportunities, which can extend, in nice weather, out onto the two-tiered deck, separate patios and Multifamily Build-to-Suit; up to 13 units possible; we build or you build; beautifully landscaped yard. It’s obvious this quality conditional use potential for professional/medical offices; All utilities, includes home and property have been well cared for. storm retention pond MLS# 751314 MLS# 706814

$380,000 1913 ARTHUR PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

$155,000

1911 ARTHUR PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

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Fantastic Opportunity! Handicap accessible; fresh paint; newly Danya Wolf remodeled, updated wiring and 360-708-8294 plumbing; 3 offices.

1804 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

Remodeled. Open floor plan, newer windows, newer roof, new furnace, Suzanne Jenkins lots of room. Great for livestock 360-941-2983 and berry growing; cross fenced pasture; approx. 15 acres in hay; 2 barns, lower barn has tack room. 20x50 Green house w/ power and water. 6 apple trees, 3 plum, 2 Asian pear, 1 peach tree, raspberries and blueberries. MLS#710460

NOT A SHORT SALE. Rambler style home adjacent to 1911 Arthur Place, on the hill in Mount Vernon.

Generous sized, fenced yard. Zero lot line property shares wall with neighbor to the west (1911 Arthur Place). Separate tax parcels. New roof. MLS# 31941

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Mount Vernon Hill location on extra deep lot; nicely maintained home, New roof; gated and spacious, fenced yard. Zero lot line property. shares wall with neighbor to the east (1913 Arthur Place). Separate tax parcels. NOT A SHORT SALE!!!

MLS# 31949

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$599,000

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EAGLEMONT Eaglemont Golf Course Community, some of the best views of the Golf Course and Mt. Baker. Wonderful open floor Elva Hunter plan, w/lg. master suite on main 360-202-3086 level, walk-in closet, lrg kitchen granite counters/ gas fireplaces, siding door to covered deck to outdoor entertaining! Den/Office w/french doors. Downstairs 2 bdrms, full ba, large rec room & plenty of storage.

2 plans to choose from or work with builder for your special design ! MLS# 476375

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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