Real Estate Weekly August 23 2019

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This Issue

Find the Best Intel on Flooding Risk PAGE 4

Q&A

Ask Our Broker PAGE 6

GARAGES MATTER

Garages matter to home buyers and sellers: Here’s why page 7

CLASSIFIEDS page 7

AUGUST 23-29, 2019

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Find the Best Intel on Flooding Risk..................P4 Q&A

Ask Our Broker......................................................................... 6

GARAGES MATTER

Garages matter to home buyers and sellers: Here’s why................................................................................P7

CLASSIFIEDS......................................................................P7

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Beautifully kept 3 bedroom 2 bath home with additional bonus room & storage. Vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, open floor plan and updated appliances including hot water tank and flooring. Private deck overlooks large sunny, fully fenced yard. Enjoy fruit trees and garden beds, 2 sheds one with playhouse. A must see! MLS# 1507992

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Direction: From I-5, take Mount Vernon/College Way Exit # 227, go E. on College Way, turn L (N) onto LaVenture RD., continue & then turn R onto Northridge to Firwood to condo on the Left.

Condo in Northridge neighborhood 2+ BR, 1 1/2 baths, 1251 sq ft, attached garage w/ 240 & 30 amp plug for electric car or workshop! Kitchen w/ all appl. included + Bosch washer & gas dryer, built-in china cabinet, lg laundry room. Lg storage area over garage. Dues cover most all utilities! MLS #1508528

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Spacious beautifully home w/ lots of space. 4 BR’s, formal living & dining room + family room. Wonderful kitchen w/ deck access & lots of cupboard storage. All new appliances, new windows, roof, exterior paint, carpet & more. Over 1/4 acre w/ backyard fully fenced. RV parking too! MLS# 1507814

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Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

$300,000

Sedro-Woolley

$344,900

Early 1900’s Traditional character w/ modern conveniences, on desirable “Historic District” beautiful Ferry St. 4 bd, 2 ba home, huge dining & living rooms, country kitchen w/breakfast nook and lots of built-ins.

TK Main floor master w/ bath & jetted tub. Lot’s of extra storage. Large 2+ detached garage/shop with 220. MLS# 1501084

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BurlingTon

Solid craftsman home on .63 acre located in the heart of Burlington. 2 BD’s 1 BA, fresh remodel including new stainless steel refrigerator & dishwasher. Solid oak floors, vinyl double pane windows. 748 sq ft 1 door garage/shop & 2 car 646 sq. ft. carport. City park & shopping just a short walk away. This is a winner don’t miss it! MLS# 1506030

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Rambler on 2.48 acres - very secluded hobby farm! Home offers 3 BR, 1.75 baths & 1912 sq ft. Newer bamboo floors, pellet stove in family room, free standing wood stove in living room, updated kitchen & baths, stamped concrete patio.

Detached tool shed, shop, barn, fruit trees and much more. MLS# 1507952

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Burlington rambler located just outside city limits. This 3 bd/2 ba home has hardwood, gas frpl, updated kitchen cabinets & all appliances stay.

Great fenced backyard, & extra finished room w/separate entrance & an extra bonus room attached to garage! $330,000 #1501131

Classic Ranch-style home w/charming 2-Bdrm floor plan.

Upgraded wiring, plumbing, & lighting. Spacious covered porch, rear deck, det. garage w/Rec Rm above, RV parking, & plenty of space outside! Home being sold “AS IS” $315,000 #1479201

Traditional 4 bd, 2.75 ba, 3903 SF home on private 1 ac lot. Living rm w/bay window, formal dining, kitchen w/lots of cabinets, hardwood, granite, & open to family rm w/wood frpl & adjoining sunroom. Den, & large bonus rm above 3 car garage. $725,000 #1492059

Spectacular home in excellent condition with outstanding mtn, valley, & some Bay views. Huge deck, granite, tile, 3bd/2.5ba, & office could be 4th bd. Large kitchen w/island, adjacent family rm with gas fp. Circular driveway & total privacy. $659,500 #1380166

Nice, level 2.5 ac building lot in Bayview, just a few blocks from the Bayview walking trails. Lot has been cleared, leveled, & prepared to build on. Driveway installed & leveled area for building pad. PUD water is available at street. $323,500 #1471440

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Find the Best Intel on Flooding Risk It may be the biggest purchase they make, but buyers often have no reliable information whether flooding poses a risk to their home.

Increasing, it’s not just overflow from rivers and seas, but huge rains that overwhelm drainage systems and flood properties, says Carolyn Kousky of the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

Moreover, many states don’t require home sellers to disclose previous flood incidents, Kousky notes.

And, since mortgage lenders require only borrowers on homes in federally designated hazard zones to buy federal flood coverage, buyers can incorrectly assume that it isn’t necessary if not required, she adds. Indeed, FEMA reports that one-quarter of all flood insurance claims are on properties outside hazard areas.

But efforts are underway to define risks more precisely. Here, investigative steps that Kousky recommends buyers take: Ask your agent for a quote.

Although most flood insurance is through the federal government, policies are sold

through regular agents. FEMA plans to release a new, more nuanced premium system

by April 1, 2020. Even within a hazard zone, rates will vary by a property’s particular risk, as determined by elevations, proximity to water sources and other factors. Agents should be able to provide insight on whether premiums are relatively high, reflecting greater risk.

Right now, similar sophisticated risk mapping is available through private sources, and agents might have access to these reports.

Inquire about private coverage.

While most coverage is through the federal government, private insurance firms – armed with sophisticated mapping – are wading into coverage. “Sometimes a private policy is cheaper,” says Kousky.

Check with municipal authorities.

A home seller might not provide disclosures, but the local government may have information on whether area flood maps have been recently updated, where a property sits in relation to risks, and flooding history.

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Community lodge is a short walk away! All exterior landscaping & irrigation done by association.

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$469,000 4510 Clipper Dr, Anacortes $899,000 Cape Cod bungalow with views of the San Juan Islands in sought after community. Immaculate 2 bath rambler in the desirable hilltop home with main level living, french doors & dutch area. The interior features a wide open door open to great deck space for morning cups floor plan perfect for entertaining. of coffee. Abundance of built-in shelves encase Gorgeous landscaping front and back, the cozy family room with amazing views upstairs. fruit trees, and lots of deck space with a Oversized 2 car garage on the lower level includes covered hot tub. There’s even a separate tons of storage plus wine room option. Enjoy strolls driveway for RV or boat parking. Close to along the water, play pickle ball just down the way or town and parks. take a trip to the San Juans right out your front door.

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The second home has 2 bedrooms and a full upper level for additional living space or storage. A detached garage, shop, outbuildings. Beautiful fruit trees line the driveway leading to the main home.

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4113 Ellisport Pl, Anacortes $1,175,000 Truly spectacular 180 degree views from almost every room! This beautiful home shows off with multiple living spaces on every level. Open entry to the dining & great rooms with easy flow to the living & kitchen featuring granite counters, ss appliances, walk-in pantry & 2nd wall oven.

Master suite w/ french doors to deck, fp, large closet & full 5-piece bath. Upstairs gives you a darling loft plus 2 bedrms & full bath. Lower level has a room for everyone, tons of storage & private hot tub deck.

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One of the final few remaining building lots in the desirable Sunset Cove neighborhood. this 8700+ sq ft lot is located just steps from Fidalgo Islands’ treasured Washington Park with pristine hiking trails, boat ramp and sandy beaches. This lot is ready for your custom home plans and builder. Easy to build with partial slope, design your home for the potential partial water views out over the Rosario Straights. All city utilities.

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2204 23rd St, Anacortes $449,000 Great curb appeal. First time on the market.

This well built home includes 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, galley kitchen with open pantry, dining area with deck access and views of gardens below. Large shop area downstairs with outside access, 220 hook up & oversized 2 car garage with ample storage.

Side yard is fully equipped for a large RV with full hook up. Beautifully landscaped backyard includes raised garden beds, fruit trees, berries, greenhouse, irrigation system & shed. This home has it all.

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HELOC Repayment Question:

We took out a home equity line of credit – a HELOC – a number of years ago. Now the draw phase has ended and the repayment phase has begun. We owe $75,000 now and have 15 years to pay off the debt. The monthly cost for principal and interest is $624.82 at 5.8% but the loan is adjustable. What can we do to lower our monthly cost?

Answer:

Black Knight reports that at the end of 2018 homeowners had $6 trillion in “tappable” equity, equity that can be accessed by borrowing. That’s a lot of money, but most homeowners are entirely comfortable just letting it sit.

“A total of $61 billion in equity was withdrawn in Q4 2018,” said Black Knight, “the lowest total in nearly three years and representing just one percent of available equity, the lowest share since the housing recovery began in 2012.”

Tappable equity is generally seen as 80% of your

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equity you might be able to sell for enough to pay off all of your existing mortgages as well as the purchase price of a less expensive replacement property.

In a sale situation you will be able to access more of your equity. If the property sells for $300,000 and there’s $175,000 in combined mortgage debt you will get $125,000 at settlement less closing costs.

Selling may be a way for owners with equity to get off the debt merry-go-round. Instead of refinancing debt to create smaller monthly payments, the better choice for owners with sufficient equity can be to simply get rid of all outstanding loans. If you owe nothing your monthly costs will fall, a comforting feeling in an era when downsizing and rightsizing are so common.

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property’s fair market value less mortgage debt. If you have a home worth $300,000 and a $100,000 mortgage balance then you have $200,000 in equity.

However, lenders will likely finance 80% or $240,000 ($300,000 x 80%). Your tappable equity is $240,000 less $100,000 in mortgage debt or a total of $140,000.

There are several options available in this situation.

First, with sufficient equity you can get a second mortgage with a longer term and a lower rate. At 4% over 20 years the monthly payment will be $454.49.

Over 30 years the payment will be $358.06.

Second, if you have sufficient equity you can replace all of your existing debt with a single new loan. In this case you borrow enough to pay off your existing first mortgage as well as the $75,000 owed for the HELOC. The new payment -- especially if the original first mortgage had a higher rate -- will result in a lower monthly cost.

Third, maybe the best option is to sell the home and move to a less-expensive property. With sufficient

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Garages Matter It’s the space homeowners most often take for granted - a utilitarian area that functions as carport, toolshed, storage zone, and even man cave, all without the need for frills or fancy features.

But just try to get by without one and you’ll find that life is not so easy. It’s the great American garage, and fresh research shows that it adds financial value as well as flexibility to your property.

A new Redfin study reports that, in every major U.S. metro, homes with garages usually sell for more money than those lacking one; across the country, homes with garages fetch 12 percent more ($23,211, on average) than homes without garages.

The top five cities where garages add the highest premium to a home sale are Chicago (38% premium, or $46,745 contributed to the home’s sale price); St. Louis (35.1%, $34,352); Columbus, Ohio (24.2%, $24,154); Oklahoma City (22.4%, $19,040); and Cleveland (21.6%, $21,285).Of course, August 23, 2019

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Garages matter to home buyers and sellers: Here’s why these are all Midwestern cities where snow and cold temperatures make having a garage a greater priority.

“When it comes to determining a garage’s value, weather plays a big role. They’re less valuable in places like Los Angeles or Honolulu that have mild climates yearround,” notes Redfin’s chief economist Daryl Fairweather.

Garages are used and appreciated for different reasons, making them among the most versatile spaces on a residential property.

“Garages offer options. You can store supplies, tools and decorations there, build a workshop within, and park your vehicles inside,” says Nate Smoyer, licensed real estate agent and director of marketing for Chicago-based Avail.co. “Whether you use a garage for a side hustle business or simply need a

guaranteed parking space, a garage is easily worth the premium it adds to a home’s value.”

Garages can also be converted into living space, like a home office or hobby room, “and can be rented out for additional income to others who need storage space,” Ginna Currie, a New York State general appraiser in New Rochelle, New York, says. “Properties will almost always appraise for a higher value, and be assessed higher, too, if they have a garage.”

Luke Babich, co-founder of St. Louis-headquartered Clever Real Estate, says garages are practically a required amenity in suburban neighborhoods.

“If a house doesn’t have a garage, it’s seen as lacking an essential part of a home,” says Babich.

If you’re shopping for a

home, the experts agree: Choose one with a garage, if you need it.

“If you’re a city dweller who doesn’t own a car or have items to store, you probably don’t need a garage. But if you own cars that are hard to park near your home or an avid hobbyist, you should prioritize it,” suggests Fairweather.

Babich notes that doing without a garage “could save you thousands on the home’s price. And if you still need a place to store tools, you could build a small toolshed if local policies permit it. But realize that, when it’s time to sell your garage-less home, it could sit on the market for longer and command a lower price than desired.”

If you’re selling your home, prep your garage carefully prior to placing it on the market by cleaning it out, fixing imperfections, and playing up its attributes in your listing.

“De-cluttering opens up the garage space—it makes it appear newer and larger, allowing potential buyers to

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visualize uses for the space when they move in,” adds Babich.

If you lack a garage in your home for sale, “emphasize the storage spaces within

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Well maintained home offering 3 beds/ 1.75 baths, a pleasant kitchen with amplestorage,familyroomandlivingroomeach have a fireplace. Outdoors features a covered deck and large fenced yard for entertaining; mature landscaping, garden space with great soil; fruit trees and blueberries.

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Enter this street of dream home with Views of Sunsets & Bay! This spectacular home on 2 landscaped acres & fruit trees. Workmanship, Details & Quality. Heated radiant floors throughout, lg. kitchen w/granite, stainless appliances, 5 burner stove. Main floor master with sauna & jacuzzi tub, walk-in closet.Downstairs 2 bedroom in-suites, and large family room, lots of storage, central vacuum. 3 car garage with amble of storage, circular driveway.

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22904 bUMblebee lane, MoUnt Vernon

$950,000

1802 e rio Vista aVenUe, bUrlinGton

9441 claYbrook rD, seDro WoolleY

$1500.00/mo.

$479,900

Better Than new! 3 Bed + bonus room.

Great room with gas fireplace. Awesome spacious kitchen/stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, dining room, hardwood floor, blinds throughout. Main floor Master & bath & walk-in closet, utility. Upstairs 2 bed, full bath, bonus room/office, open area for TV/entertainment.

Beautiful fenced, landscaped yard, lg shed & plenty of parking!

Heat pump & tankless water heater.

2 car garage! MLS# 1498779

This is HOME! Enjoy the acreage, river front and seclusion in beautiful Skagit Valley. This beautiful home has 3+ bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, finished basement, wrap around deck, detached garage, shop/barn and so much more. The hard wood floors, built in bookcase and wood stove bring charm to this spectacular home. Pictures cannot do this amazing property justice. Come see for yourself. This is the dream home you have Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 always wanted.

Elva Hunter

360-202-3086

621 n. 15tH st., MoUnt Vernon

$435,000

Enjoy beautiful sunsets from this spacious 3,371 sq.ft home offering main level living with all 4 bedrooms, kitchen and laundry. Bonus room on lower level could be 5th bedroom with an enlarged window. Home has 1 full bath, 2-3/4 baths and a half bath. Wow! 2 large living areas great for entertaining. Mature landscaping provides a peaceful shaded outdoor space. Convenient to schools, shopping, medical and I-5 for easy commuting.Home warranty included in sale.

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Well cared for and maintained 3 bed/1.75 bath one level home; natural gas fireplace, covered patio, double garage and large fenced yard. $53 application fee per person age 18+.

Carla Fischer

Danya Wolf

360-202-3086

Main level entry with balance of living areaupstairs. This contemporary home has 3 bedrooms and 1 ¾ baths. Kitchen offers SS appliances, breakfast bar, ample cupboards and pantry; door leads to covered deck. Open living/ dining room features gas fireplace. Master bedroom has large ¾ bath w/shower, double vanity and walk in closet. Lots of storage off tandem garage with room for up to 4 vehicles. Large, .33 acre fenced yard. Great location, convenient to schools, shopping, recreation and Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 commuting. MLS#1508605

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$750,000

10 AcRES

MOVE IN READY

7512 MerGanser lane, boW

14934 sUMMers lane, MoUnt Vernon

360-708-8294

32248 s lYMan FerrY rD, seDro WoolleY

$560,000

360-982-0010

311 e Moore st., seDro WoolleY

$209,500

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kitchen, built-ins, lots of cabinets, beautiful Must See to appreciate this log home on 2 acres. Current owner built with many unique stunning details. A variety of old growth woods blend for an amazing aesthetic. Maple counters, pecan floors, cedar beams and Ponderosa Pine ceiling.

Entertaining space: Indoor has lots of seating & Outdoor has decks and patio bbq area with adjacent bonus room.

Attached 3 car garage with grease/ work pit. Huge 30’ X 60’ shop. Large Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma garden space, fruit trees - apple, 360-982-0010 360-421-0435 cherry, pear.

1630 Unison Place MoUnt Vernon,Wa 98274

$699,000

floors, dining space. Attached carport.

Convenient location.

OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY, AUgUST 24TH, 1-3PM

19889 ceDarDale rD, MoUnt Vernon

Danya Wolf

Carla Fischer

360-708-8294 360-982-0010

$925,000

fOR vOTing Brand new home in sought after Eaglemont Golf Course Community!

Luxurylivinginthiscustom3,315sq.ft.home,lightandbright4bedroom 3 1/2 bath. Lg kitchen w/SS appliances, granite counters & island.

Great room w/gas fireplace, deck overlooking nature. Main floor living w/master & bath w/jetted tub, shower & walk-in closet, utility room. Upstairsw/ 2nd master & bath +2 bedrooms. Additional SF downstairs ready to complete, AC & tankless water heater. Situated on Elva Hunter a quiet peaceful street! MLS# 1405852 360-202-3086

Specialpropertyonaveryprivate1.5acresminutesfromtown.Customhandcrafted,Craftsman homefeaturing2278sqft,office,mainlevelmaster&asecondmasterupstairs.Dining&living room showcasing custom stain glass windows.

Kitchen w/granite counters, handcrafted cabinets.

Beautifuloakfloors.DetachedMILhomeis702sqft, 1 bed/1bath with a 2car garage. Separate 1080 sqft shop; Pond and Waterfall. Fabulous home! Danya Wolf Elva Hunter 360-708-8294 360-202-3086 MLS# 1494916

So much potential, awesome private setting! Classic large home on the 12th Fairway in Beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Community. 3 stories w/ plenty of room.Gracious entertaining living room, dining and kitchen&greatroomw/gasfireplace,opens to 2 brand new decks.Upstairs w/3 bedroom suite w/ own bath. Down stairs w/ separate entrance great for a Mother-in-law suite, 3 car garage. Brand newroof&freshlypaintedhome.Besureto check out Eaglemont Beautiful Club House Elva Hunter John Hunter & Restaurant & views! MLS# 1490544 360-202-3086 360-202-3086

360.424.0300

Unparalleled visibility from I-5, 33+ acres, 18,096 sq ft arena with rubber mulch material, 15 horse stalls, horse shower, people shower, 12 horse shelters in separated pastures with watering system. Farmhouse with 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, celebration hall, building formerly used as Country Store, another barn with hay Carla Fischer Elva Hunter storage.

360-982-0010 360-202-3086

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