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$629,000 Picturesque custom home on exquisitely landscaped parcel. This 4 bedroom home with main floor master suite sits on 5+/- acres of meticulously cared for landscape. Whether you want to bring the animals or happen to be a hobbyist with many toys, this property has room to fit your needs. Home contains hardwood and tiled floors, granite counters, skylights, generator, and alarm system for home and outbuildings. Large deck overlooking the pond, 2000+ sqft garage and 3500 sqft pole building as added bonus. MLS#456123

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TABLE of CONTENTS Acing the Student Debt Test

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TRENDS: The Real Estate of Marriage

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TRENDS: Breaking the Bank

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Burlington $149,900 One level stand alone condo. Located in the desirable Cedars. Bright open floor plan. Attached double car garage. MLS#460561

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Huge outdoor patio w/ FP + kitchen. 3 car attached garage. Shop & bar, total parking for 9 vehicles. MLS#453981 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Mount Vernon $174,500 Beautiful Craftsman in old town MV is better than new! Fantastic updates. Fenced yard, patio & attached garage. Great walkability to schools, bus line or downtown. Bright floorplan perfect for entertaining! MLS#444382

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Country feel 3 BR home w/ attached single car garage. Water included in rent. Enjoy the community pool during the summer months.

Shown w/ 24 hour notice, approx. move in date early April. $995/month, $995 deposit.

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$299,000 Oak Harbor

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Young homebuyers who successfully pay off their student loans are rewarded with higher credit scores and better mortgage rates

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Mounting student loan debt is making it difficult – if not impossible – for many potential first-time homebuyers to enter the real estate market. Consumers today owe a staggering $1 million in college loans, and that is hurting the

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NEW RAMBLER…& Shop w/3bays on 2.26 ac.. 4 BR, 2.5 BA appx 2196sf.

Great rm w/vaulted ceiling, skylights, fully fenced. Tankless water heater & more. $334,900. #437229 CHARMING HOME… A MUST SEE..3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage home on dead end street, small creek bordering back yard.. $179,500. #352692 PRIVATE 20 ACRES… secluded bldg site, mostly level end of road property. $125,000. #297233 REDUCED -SMALL BUSINESS?… perfect location just 1/2 block east of Burlington Blvd., lots of parking. 119,500. #103783 INDUSTRIAL ZONED… 6.9 Acres in Brl w/6 bldgs & 81,868 sf of enclosed building area. $2,300,000. #412187

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GREAT BAYVIEW HOME… very nice 2,200sf rambler on nearly 2 acres. 3 BR, 3 BA, 30X36 shop in great setting, priced at $459,500. #461253 READY FOR BUSINESS… 2,320sf bldg on Chuckanaut Drive w/comm’l kitchen and large cooler. Great location for restaurant or other business uses. $199,900. #444840 GORGEOUS CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN… under construction on an acre on Bow Hill. Over 2500sf, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, lots of blt-ins + 3 car garage. $485,000. #409469 RARE OPPORTUNITY… 86’ no bank Skagit County w/front. Ready for your dream home. Level & about 1/2acre.

North end Lk McMurray. $284,000. #408456

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EASY CARE… plenty of room, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 story home, all appl incl, gas f/place in every room. 1/2 BA main floor, 3 BR up w/2 full baths. $167,500. #461032 NORTHWEST CRAFTSMAN LIKE NEW… 55 yrs or better. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, open floor plan, formal dining, covered patio/outdoor fireplace. New price! $299,500. #412202 MONEY MAKER… located near Western WA University. 8 stall car wash provides a steady income. 8.5%CAP rate $1,622,500. #420780 83 ACRES… beautiful pasture land, some wooded areas. 3 BR, 2 BA mfg home, 2 shops, horse barn, hay loft.

Great for cattle ranch,equestrian use. $495,000. #284837

GLENHAVEN LAKES… nicely updated 4 BR, 2 BA home near Alger. Fish in the 2 lakes and use community swimming pool. $179,500. #452266 GIBRALTER BLDG LOT… unique lot in desirable area. Call for details. $57,500. #399106 SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE… Great Mount Vernon location, very livable floor plan w/mstr BR on the main level, 2 BR full bathroom & loads of storage on lower level, perfect for guest rooms, office and/or exercise room. Spacious kitchen, open dining & living area with gas fireplace and additional BA. Upper and lower decks. 2 car garage w/additional parking. Quiet neighborhood with large green open spaces and hiking trails. $239,500. #459420

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HOME WITH LARGE SHOP… located on 9.7 acres in secluded setting near Big Lake $329,500 #460849 AFFORDABLE LACONNER… nice, like new, 3 BR, 2 BA home, walking distance to town, ready to move in.

New hardwood floors, updated interior. $129,900. #452786 GOOD INCOME PRODUCER!… 2 units, 2 BR downstairs, 1 BR up, excellent opportunity, live in one, rent the other. Details available, priced at $165,000. #437441 GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT… one level home, 2 BR, 1 BA, spacious living room & kitchen w/ breakfast area. 3 carports, 1 garage, shop area. $179,999. #454810

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SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT… 5 BR home on Pleasant Ridge w/27 acres & it’s own boat launch. One of a kind. $795,000. #372578 LEVEL 1/2 ACRE… surrounded by pastureland just outside Burlington.

Great spot for new or MFG home. $149,500. #309905 CRAFTSMAN HOME… attractive 3BR home w/lg back yard. Large kitchen & neat pantry. $149,000. #383240 CHARMING… immaculate 3 BR home, coved ceilings, arched doorways, great fenced back yard. Call for appt. $210,000. #462018 RARE 55+ CONDO… 2 BR, 2 BA rambler, lg 2 car garage in the Cedars.

Open floor design. RV parking in complex. $182,900. #430094

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looking for borrowers with squeaky clean credit histories and a sizeable down payment.

All these factors are taking a toll on would-be homebuyers, as the New York Fed report illustrates.

Late last year, only 4 percent of 25- to 30-yearolds, who comprise a large portion of first-time homebuyers, qualified for a mortgage. In 2005, that number was nearly 9 percent.

Another report from credit score company FICO, released earlier this year, found that the average credit score of new loans has decreased. In the short run, consumers with lower credit have borrowing options. But since they are less likely to be able to repay their loans quickly or on time, their credit scores stay low and it’s harder to find a home loan in the long run.

Under such circumstances, managing student debt is a crucial step toward eventual homeownership.

Take these tips from student loan expert Jarvis to be smart with debt: • Pay on time: Make sure you are regular with your payments. Underwriters look at the overall picture – your paying habits as well as financial situation. Being regular with payments shows that you

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• Reduce your balance by paying extra every month: If your outstanding debt balance is high, you will have a tougher time affording a mortgage payment. Even if there’s no way you can pay it all down, chip in a little more than the minimum payment each month to cut down debt.

• Do your homework: Shop around for the loans and fully understand loans that fit your financial situation. Federal student loans such as Stafford are more flexible with payment plans and deferment than private loans. They also have lower interest rates, unlike the unpredictable variable private loan rates.

• Maintain contact with loan servicers: Make sure you are up to date on any changes happening with your loan. Always check in with the loan officers and be vigilant about informing them about any changes happening in your life, such as a change of address.

Jarvis says, “There are a lot of options that you can explore with your loan servicer if you address the problems early on.”

• Be cautious with credit cards: If you already have student debt, don’t fall into the habit of piling on more consumer debt. Don’t live beyond your means.

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economy and the struggling housing market, according to a report from the New York Federal Reserve.

Among other consequences, the debt load shrinks disposable income, dents consumer credit and depletes borrower confidence.

“Student loans can certainly hurt borrowers who are late on their payments or are defaulting,” says Heather Jarvis, attorney and committee chair for student financial aid for the American Bar Association.

According to the report, there are 40 million borrowers who now have student loan debt. Average loan balance amounts have touched $25,000, and 17 percent of borrowers have defaulted on their payments for three months or more.

When a consumer faces financial hardship, student loans are the least likely to be paid, experts say.

Missed payments show up on credit reports and could ruin a person’s chance to qualify for a mortgage – especially the historically low mortgage rates that are only available to those with stellar credit scores.

Ever since the housing collapse, lenders have become wary about lending procedures: They are

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RESIDENTIAL 7524 MAPLE ST., CNC

COMMERCIAL $28,500

Well maintained manufactured home on a large lot. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. A great getaway & close to many outdoor activities & the North Cascade National Park. Call George Bellos at 708-9762. #201029 604 N. LAVENTURE ST., MV

537 LAKESIDE DR., SDW

$139,950

Clean & tidy rambler on a nice corner lot.

Spacious living room plus a big family room/ dining room. Good off street parking for several vehicles plus a small outbuilding. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #420069 22998 STATE ROUTE 9, MV

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17598 TIFFANY WAY, MV

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Rare 1 level living in an exceptional neighborhood. Home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths nicely planned to take advantage of beautiful westerly views. 3 car garage includes RV bay.

Partially covered patio. Call Donna Rowell at 708-7984. #455383

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Beautifully cared for Vintage home on the hill w/ river & mountain views. 4BR, 2.75 BA, plus den. Great location; short stroll to town. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #457831

$499,900

Remarkable sprawling rambler with huge shop in the coveted Gunderson area. Impressive park-like acreage & pristine pastoral views! Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #463453

$192,500

Wonderful LaConner home featuring views over the marina, spacious rooms, open floor plan, two fireplaces, attached garage and great amenities abound. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #29136416 39541 BAKER LAKE RD., CNC

101 CEDARWOOD PL., MV

$225,000

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3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Open floor plan, kitchen with island. Family room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings. Room for RV, boat behind gated access. 2 car garage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #430812 718 DUNLOP AVE., SDW

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$229,900

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Certified built green & super energy efficient newer Craftsman style home. Open great room style floor plan with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Fully fenced yard. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #451671

2025 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MV

$299,000

1-level home on 1 acre, 4 BR, living & family rooms, formal dining, 2 fireplaces, 3 BA. Court yard w/ hot tub, tennis court, 2 car attached garage, detached shop & large outbuilding.

Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #454365 16989 SOCKEYE DR., MV

$339,900

Meticulously maintained 4 BR, 2 BA rambler w/ full RV garage. Lovely landscaped yard with Nookachamp vistas. Quality home – built in 2004. Call Cindy Sullivan at 941-9443. #465515 16422 FIR ISLAND RD., CONWAY

$415,000

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Fir Island mini-farm with great light filled 4 bedroom craftsman home, Eco friendly guest house, large shop, barn & outbuildings. 2.1 acres of fertile soil. Big views! Call Margy Furst at (206)755-8406. #454974

17311 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., BIG LAKE

$529,900

WATERFRONT ESTATE with 1+ acre on Big Lake. Full view of the lake, 3 RV pads with hook-ups. 3 stall dressing building. 2 decks & 2 docks. 1400+ SF with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths.

Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #112580 17422 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., MV

$629,900

Gorgeous Mt. Baker, Cultus Mountain & Lake views! 5+ acres with 2 homes on separate parcels! Great barn, heated shop & additional outbuildings. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #449607 9690 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW

$1,998,000

Custom 6550 SF, 4 bedroom beachfront home.

Slab granite in kitchen, Viking appliances.

Media, exercise & family/game rooms. 4 car garage. Covered patio & moorage buoy. Clam, crab & fish. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #395055

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2 office/retail suites with tremendous exposure. One is plumbed for a hair salon. Both spaces are approx. 1,450 SF. Contact Balisa or Jim Koetje 421-4111. $182,500

Commercial lot in area of prof.offices. Purchase lot or will build to suite. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #27209053 320 ELEANOR LANE, MV

$196,000 - $1,210,000

7 lots available in the commercial industrial plat in S. MV. Sizes from approx. 28,000 SF – 249,000 SF. Contact Jim or Balisa Koetje 360-202-2500. $230,000

Approx. 23,500 SF site. Approx. 2,149 SF cinderblock home leased at $1,000/mo. Prelim plans for 5,000 SF building. Contact Balisa or Jim Koetje at 421-4111.

221 S. 1ST STREET, MV

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Concrete warehouse remodeled by the USPS. Warehouse, office, lunchroom, restroom, A/C & 5,000 lb. scissor lift. Contact Balisa or Jim Koetje 421-4111.

309 ANDERSON ROAD, MV

$219,000

A nice rambler with basement & 3 bedrooms, 1 bath all on over 9 acres. Newer roof, windows, wiring & paint. Many outbuildings for your equipment. Close to lake & river fishing.

Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #311226

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Peaceful, private country setting for this manufactured home with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Large deck to enjoy the lovely views of Lake McMurray & mountains. 1 acre with a pond. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #400909 455 KLICKITAT, LAC

$325,000

Classic waterfront home with dock. 3 bedrooms plus office, 1.75 baths. 46’ no bank shore on Reed Lake. Enjoy the lake or the Community Clubhouse & swimming pool.

Call George Bellos at 708-9762. #354920

$395,000

Downtown approx. 4,600 SF 1 story office/ retail building across from Co-op with approx.

Parking behind bldg. Contact Balisa or Jim Koetje 421-4111.

17582 STATE ROUTE 536, MV

$425,000

Approx. 1.87 acre site with 3 buildings. Approx. 3,920 SF warehouse. Modular office & mobile home rented for $1,350/mo. Contact Jim or Balisa 202-2500.

110 S. 5TH, MV

$1,200,000

Immaculate Conception Church, built in 1912.

Approx. 4,732 SF, seats 325. Included on the adjacent lot is a parsonage. Contact Balisa or Jim Koetje 421-4111.

1000 E. COLLEGE WAY, MV

$1,350,000

Large corner commercial property on College Way. Former Skagit Valley Herald Bldg.,approx.

9,700 SF of office & 9,300 SF of warehouse.

Contact Jim or Balisa Koetje 360-421-4111.

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Step inside your own secret garden & marvel at the beauty. Luxurious & elegant single level living with formal dining, skylight, & french doors leading to garden.

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A cottage with style. 2 Bed, 2.5 bath featuring main level living with granite counters, hardwood floors and an energy efficient fireplace that warms the whole home.

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$279,000

A well-designed cottage. 3 bed, 1.75 bath, king-sized private backyard deck right off the kitchen, living room with fireplace. 2 car garage and an excellent location.

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2217 VISTA LN, ANA

1802 OHIO AVE, ANA

$349,000

Beautiful Copper Pond home in Anacortes. Vaulted ceilings, bamboo flooring & a main-level open floor plan. Walking distance to forest lands and trails.

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$283,000

Delightful country home. 3 Bed, 2.25 Baths. Master w/private deck. 2 wood burning fireplaces, 2 car garage and oversized yard.

Colleen Craig 360/770-9638 MLS#453293

4412 SAN JUAN AVE, ANA

$329,000

This classic 2 story, 4 bdrm + den, 2.5 bath home has been well maintained and updated. 10,000 SF lot is fully fenced & has a great backyard!

Samantha Masaoka 360/770-0929 MLS#452655

4213 CEDARCREST LN, ANA

$1,090,000

Spectacular panoramic western views from this 12 acre gated property. Utilities at the lot for water & power. Private beach access & seasonal boat moorage are included.

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Move in ready on an oversized fully fenced lot. 4 bed, 1 1/2 bath, remodeled kitchen, new windows.

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Great view at a great price! Single wide manufactured home in Skyline that has been modified to add a large living room, enclosed garage and separate shop.

Cynthia Aanestad 360/610-0120 MLS#464103

$140,000

bed, 2 bath home in Vista Too. New paint, new pergo flooring. Recently remodeled Roof was replaced 10/10. Age requirement.

Paul Weisz 360/391-7281.

MLS#437703

$99,000

Beautiful, wooded bluff setting, with a total of 2.06 acres and views of Fidalgo Bay and Mount Baker.

Soil tests and 3 bedroom septic design complete.

Troy Williams 360/708-4923 MLS#28078292

NHN MADRONA, ANA 2801 GRADY, ANA

$749,999

Uncompromised finishes and expansive views in this exquisite home. Wired w/Cat 5, media rm, Cooks Kitchen, Jacuzzi Garden tub, coved ceilings and built-ins.

Paul Weisz 360/391-7281 MLS#442866

8657 TURNERS BAY PL, ANA

$1,298,000

Similk Bay waterfront home on 10 acres. Brazilian cherry floors, stunning vaulted ceilings with a wall of windows, double sided fireplace, master suite w/ private deck.

Margi Houghton 360/202-0041 MLS#387092

$194,000

Beautiful sound, island & Olympic mtn views from this in city lot in popular Skyline amenities include Tugboat Park, Clubhouse & walking distance to Washington Park.

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The Everything Home! 3 bedrooms, 4 bths, 3 fps, open living indoors and out. Full 4 car garage & bar area, 2 car garage on main. Fully fenced.

Gina Davis 360/708-7794 MLS#454593

SCIMITAR RIDGE, ANA

$8,500,00

Scimitar Ridge Ranch was described as “Washington’s ‘Camp David’. Situated on 70+ Acres with sweeping views to the south and featuring a 21,760 Sqft. main residence.

John Prosser 360/202-3891 MLS#424156

$149,000

Unstoppable views countered by privacy from a greenbelt that runs along the backside of the property. With over a 1/3 acre of land, the building options are endless.

Colleen Craig 360/770-9638

12807 REINER RD, MONROE

$165,900

Beautiful building site with lovely views plus great 3-stall barn and outbuildings. All pastures fenced & gated & power is in, well site and septic design is approved.

Sarah Jones 360/333-2783 MLS#345900

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Marriage and home buying seem to go hand in hand, as the National Association of Realtors recently reported the highest share of married couples and lowest share of single buyers in almost twelve years. Of all 2012 homebuyers, the NAR found that 65 percent were married and 16 percent were single.

There are two important factors involved, says Michael Corbett, real estate expert and author of the best seller “Find it, Fix It, Flip It!” (Plume, 2006). “First, you’ve

got a lot of married couples who have been sitting on the side lines waiting to come into the market, and this has been a fantastic year to get back in,” he says, noting that low interest rates make it easier for buyers to purchase a home.

Secondly, Corbett points to the tightening of mortgage qualifications.

“Mortgages these days are based very much on incomes and debtto-income ratios,” he explains. “It’s a lot more challenging for a buyer with one income rather

than buyers with two [sources of income] to qualify for a loan.”

Erin Baehr of Baehr Family Financial, Stroudsburg, Pa., says a poor job market may also contribute to these record numbers.

“Post college, people are taking a lot longer to get settled,” she says. “Their incomes aren’t high, they’ve got student loan debt and they’re not finding fulltime jobs.”

Even those with fulltime positions may be hesitant to purchase a home if they aren’t satisfied with their jobs.

She says, “If that’s the case, they may not be willing to put down a roof somewhere.”

However, there’s hope yet for singles who want to buy a home.

Jacquette Timmons, president and CEO of Sterling Investment Management, Inc., New York, describes two of her clients – friends – who went in on a home mortgage together. “This may not be possible depending on where you live,” she says. “But these days, people are getting creative.” — Melissa Kandel

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16573 Beaver Marsh Rd, Mount Vernon Beautifully restored 1909 Craftsman style home in the heart of Skagit Valley on 2.68 acres. Panoramic views of Mount Baker & Olympics. Heated outdoor pool w/hot tub. Guest suite w/ its own BA off main entrance gives guests their own private space.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#440085 $350,000

21727 Swan Rd, Mount Vernon Charming home w/ 100’ x 40’ shop on 8.49 acres.

Updated w/ beautiful flooring, master on main level w/ its own bath + French doors out to deck.

Lg country kitchen is a dream to entertain in. X-Lg BR upstairs w/ play room/office area in between.

New pellet stove.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#391322 $380,000

41610 Cape Horn Dr, Concrete Move-in ready for summer/year round living.

Perfect for Eagle viewing and watching wildlife on the other side of the river from back porch. Nice living rm. & a kitchen/dining rm. combo, carpeted upstairs bedroom. 2 add’l salable parcels P62911 & 62912 w/ water connections and potential to build.

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#353742 $112,000

2610 Section St #74, Mount Vernon Beautiful home w/ lots of upgrades/remodeling.

Well lighted kitchen w/ all kinds of cabinets & plenty of work space adjacent to bay windowed breakfast rm. and lg. formal dining rm. Backyard is fully enclosed w/ fountain & lg. deck w/ handicapped ramps.

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#424119 $59,500

710 W Lincoln St, Mount Vernon Investment opportunity. 11880 sq ft R-3 zoned lots w/2 homes priced to sell. Natural gas heat. Zoning allows for multi-family and some businesses. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Parcel #P54820 and #P54816.

Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS#414997 $140,000

NHN 163rd St NW, Stanwood 87,500 Level 4.3 acres right off the 5th tee inside beautiful Kayak Point Estates. A 15-ft buffer is required, lending to privacy for your custom built-home, in this established & admired neighborhood. Minutes to Warm Beach.

Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS#451109 $87,500

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1 bdrm, MV, safe & quiet, 1 level, near hospital. Corner of 16th & Skagit. $700. W/S/G pd. 360-652-6560 ANACORTES 1 BDRM. Old Town, wood floors, laundry, $750. 502-799-7482

MV 3 bdrm, 1.5 ba + den, living, family, dining, rec room, 2 car garage, fenced, storage, $1150. Pets, dep. negotiable. 421-7245

Warehouse 4000 s.f. space incl. office space & bathroom.

Anacortes. High traffic area.

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Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 Norris Place 757-3060 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. W/S/G pd.

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S/G incl. W/D hook-up, deck, Bonus rm. fenced yard w/alMOVE IN SPECIAL: 2 bdrm, 1 ½ ba, Burl., W/D ley access. $875/mo, 1st/last hookup W/S/G pd. No pets + $600 dep. $20 Credit ck.

360-873-2021/360-333-8113 $777/mo. 360-757-2923 SW small 1 bdrm apt, upstairs in senior mobile home park, $500 + $200 dep. No smoking/pets. 856-0394

2 bdrm, 2 ba, MV, lower unit in 4-plex. Carport. W/S/G pd.

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Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT st (7368) www.prpmrentals.com MV 6 plex, 427 N. 21 St., 2 bdrm, 1 ba, carport, deck, Cute 2 bdrm, 1 ba house complete interior redo, 2nd w/basement in MV. W/D. No floor, end unit, central laundry smoke/pets. W/S/G pd. $900 $750/mo., $500/dep. 360+ $900 dep. 360-610-3963 424-6974 Darling 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, Concrete, $750/mo.

360-333-7725/360-941-9673 LA CONNER - 3BR/2BA Well-maintained 3BR/2BA house in downtown La Conner.

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LaConner Waterfront, 2 bdrm + den, fireplace, garage, fenced yard, W/D, refrig. Pets okay/No smoke. $1100/mo. 1St & last, damage dep. $600. 360-724-6737 SW mobile park, older 1 bdrm + hobby room, $745. + util.

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ROOM FOR RENT Rooms for rent in a 3 bedroom 2 bath house. Near College. $650 plus 1/2 utilities.

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Burlington Business Park, 720 sq. ft. office, 3000 sq. ft. warehouse, loading dock plus 12x14 drive in door, 22 ft high, $2600/mo NNN. Call Al Brown, 360-770-9877

MOUNT VERNON 55+ PARK Well maintained 1,234 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath double-wide in active 55+ park in Mount Vernon (27th and Fir St.) with clubhouse and RV storage. Home features: newer roof, plumbing, vinyl windows, woodstove, upgraded appliances, 60" shower stall and E-Z care grounds, covered parking and patio, shed and next to green belt. Financing available and pets are welcome. $21,500. Call for details and private showing. Home is vacant. Move in ready!

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Custom 4800 sq. ft. home on 166 acres of excellent farm ground. Located in Eastern Oregon $795,000 541-568-4585 for detail packet.

Great Location on the hill.

Open floor plan, large kitchen with Island, gas stove. Great room with cozy fireplace, vaulted ceilings, new carpeting throughout, new vinyl in master suite.

Beautiful large park-like lot with room for a large RV, boat behind a gated access. 2 car attached garage. MLS# 430812.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat., April 6th, 12-2 Super cute craftsman; certified built green & energy efficient! Bright open concept living.

Spacious kitchen w/stainless, lrg breakfast bar & loads of cupboard and counter space for all the cooks. Lrg master w/arched doorways leading to dual walk-ins.

Big master bath offers pretty granite tile flooring, soaking tub w/granite surround & dual vanity. Fully fenced easy care landscape. MLS # 451671 Call Elizabeth Miller, 360-420-3607 WRE/Skagit Valley

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Pine Creek is an upscale centrally located new subdivision in Mount Vernon.

Large lot. Open floor plans, great rooms, island kitchen, gas fireplaces. Flexible developer. Pick your plans, colors & your lot & go! This charming development has mountain views & is close to walking trails & park & near all amenities. Affordable luxury. One-of-a-kind opportunity. Open Home Tours Friday & Sunday 1:00-3:00. Hosted by Val Thomas from Preview Properties Skagit, 360-3330562. College Way east from I-5, north (left) on North 30th, subdivision 1/4 mile north on right.

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16573 Beaver Marsh Rd., 1927 Fir Island Farmhouse Mt. Vernon with views from every Hosted by Becky Elde, room. On 2.1 acres this ReMax Valley Homes charmer offers big bright Come see this remodeled interiors w/4 bdrms in main farm house in the heart of house. Craftsman details Skagit Valley. Guest suite intact, hardwoods, big with bathroom plus a full open country kitchen, dble size in ground heated pane windows, big deck swimming pool and built in w/Olympics vw, organic hot tub. Country kitchen, gardens, garden shed, 700 formal dining room, living SF shop, beautiful old barn room, plus family room and & addtl outbldg. The eco two large bedrooms upguest house over 700 SF stairs, one with an upper w/it's own septic, deck & deck. Large shop with over vws rents for $900. MLS# 2 ½ acres for your animals 454974. or garden. Beautiful sandy CALL MARGY FURST, loam soil.

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VIEWS TO OLYMPICS Custom built home on 1 acre, nothing but quality here. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2350 sq. ft, with granite and stainless, lots of builtins and storage. Huge wrap around deck looks over the valley to the Olympics and the Sound. Fruit trees, gardens, water features, 3 car garage plus over 1000 sq. ft. basement ready for your shop needs. Basketball court. $439,000. Call Trudy at Preview Properties 360-421-1857

RENT-TO-OWN this BRAND NEW certified built green 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home in Sedro-Woolley. Enjoy lower utility bills and an easily maintained landscape. Some of the many green built features include ceramic tile, cork flooring, low flow dual flush toilets, low energy light fixtures, and a high efficiency natural gas furnace. For more information visit our website at skagitsolutions.com

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Newer roof & exterior paint. 40’x45’ outbuilding fully heated w/forced air furnace. Greenhouse w/water attached to outbuilding. Roses & many Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 fruit trees! MLS#464361.

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Enjoy incredible panoramic Sound views from large newer cedar deck. MIL downstairs with full kitchen. Fully fenced yard. Cute garden shed.

Fruit trees. Mature landscaping. Community beach and boat launch. MLS#452864

1520 MEADOWLARK LN, MOUNT VERNON

Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983

Mechanics Dream! 36x70 Shop designed & built by retired auto body shop owner, has ba w/shower & w/d! Covered RV prkg w/pwr & dump station. Custom 1568sf home w/ bonus 1260sf unfinished basement/garage. Lg deck looks out 3.17ac w/ sunset views! MLS#426584

Two four-plex tracts for $150,000 ea & one five-plex tract for $175,000. Building permit ready for thirteen (13) units. Or, administrative conditional use potential for prof/med offices.

All utilities; incl off-site, fenced storm retention pond. Enjoy sunsets & Mount Baker view from this level 37,800 SF city tract. MLS#29133170

$349,900 5312 RAZOR PEAK DR, MOUNT VERNON

4500 sq.ft. custom home. Beautiful, spacious striking design

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Many built-ins, generous room size, offers 3 bdrms, 2 family rms and a den! Could be extra bdrms! 2 natural gas log fireplaces. Lots of natural light, expansive deck. 2 addtnl acres available for a total purchase price of $395,000. Danya Wolf MLS#425689 360-708-8294

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Immaculate home in Skagit Highlands with spacious rooms. Zero clearance gas fireplace in the living area, with ceiling fan, keeps the living room cozy. Huge master bath includes 5 fixtures.

Enjoy the amenities of the community including hiking trails and playground areas. MLS#390916

$499,000 36493 CAPE HORN RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Spacious living, all on 1 level! Plenty of space (1ac) comes with this lovely home at the end of a long driveway. Large rooms complete with nice carpeting are found throughout. Home is right across the street from the River and property has great garden potential. MLS# 447728

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$450,000 12334 EAST LAKE DR, SEDRO WOOLLEY

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

3 Bd, Lg. home on 1.54 park-like acres on Clear Lake w/180’ of waterfront w/dock to enjoy great fishing, wildlife observation and moor your boat. Home has new roof and lg. slate fireplace w/wood insert. Includes older 564ft. home which has rented for $600. MLS#459920

$205,000 45191 N. TILLICUM (LAKE TYEE), CONCRETE

Sandy Everett 360-202-3706

Beautiful, private garden in the back with a detached garage. Home has oil-forced air furnace but current owners have only used the gas stove in the living room for heat source. Generous rooms and a lovely kitchen overlooking the gardens. Great potential for your custom touches in this one-level home.

Detached garage has storage and room for a shop. Home is close to town but feels like it is in the Sandy Everett country. MLS#466734 360-202-3706

$569,000 601 HONEYSUCKLE DR, MOUNT VERNON

Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983

Beautiful one level home on corner lot in desirable Hilltop neighborhood. Home features 6 beds, 3.5 baths in 3,025 sq. ft. of comfortable living! 2 car detached garage and shop; off street parking and RV space.

Tastefully updated to provide disabled access.

MLS#447835

$17,900 17774 TUKTUK , LACONNER !

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$365,000

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

$95,000

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Beautiful lot! With easy access to private Lake Tyee for fishing, swimming, camping and recreational use. Located in beautiful foothills of the high Cascade Mtns, lot overlooks a creek, has firepit and picnic table for bbqs and relaxation!

Includes a 1994 34 ft. Caril trailer w/pop out, in great condition under cover. Lake Tyee Resort Dickman offers 2 saunas nad 2 heated swimming pools Richard 360-420-3155 at community center.. MLS#458260

Waterfront Cabin on Skagit Bay with terrific views of Whidbey Island and the Olympics. Perfect get-away. Enjoy fabulous sunsets from the Western facing deck.

Wildlife paradise with eagles, blue herons and seals. Great kayaking. Currently used by owner as a retreat and vacation rental (approximately $8,000-$10,000 income per year). Leased land Suzanne Jenkins with B.I.A. MLS#454385 360-941-2983

$161,000 23191 STATE ROUTE 20, LAKE MCMURRAY

Sandy Everett 360-202-3706

15586 PENN RD., MOUNT VERNON $200,000

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Beautiful waterfront home offers lots of light, amazing views, & parklike approach!

Home features 4 beds, vaulted ceilings, formal living & dining rooms & large kitchen.

Daylight basement offers extra living space; kitchenette, office/library. Dock, boat launch, 75’ waterfront! MLS#440278. T156296 to 85377

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$489,900 41642 SOUTH SHORE DR, CONCRETE

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Beautiful riverfront recreational lot. Two camping hook-ups with firepit and deck.

Also 500 gallon above ground tank for sewage. Large storage building. Enjoy fishing, kayaking or picnicking with a great view of the Skagit River. MLS#456360

$19,900

Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

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