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FEATURE HOME: 8038 FARM TO MARKET RD, BOW Donna Kurras, Skagit Tradition Realty

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$435,000 (360)-770-7596

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Mount Vernon - College Way and Urban Ave. Burlington - Burlington Blvd & E. George Hopper Rd. Anacortes - 2202 Commercial Ave. Sedro-Woolley - 339 Ferry Street

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$299,000

Enter La Conner on Morris. R on 6th. L on Birch Lane, home on L. Classic charmer. 3 BR, 1.75 BA. Updated w/original charm intact. Hardwood, coved ceilings. Within walking distance to everything. Gas heat. Detached garage. MLS # 498191

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$219,950

Spacious updated rambler. Over 2000 sq. ft. and 4+ BR, 2.5 BA. Fenced yard w/patio. Large family room. Peaceful location w/I-5 access. MLS #474242 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

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$275,000

1800+ sq. ft. home w/3 BR, 2 BA. 8.7 acres. Fenced for horses. Nice shop & horse barn. Fruit trees & garden space. MLS #517062 Call Kirk, 770-7470

Jim Stransky 708-1681

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Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

$199,950

3 BR, 2 BA, 1160 sq. ft. Newer roof & siding. Newer REAL wood floors. Fully fenced yd. Attached 2 car grg. MLS #528191.

Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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La Conner

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2 lots to choose from with awesome mountain views. Lot certification completed. Natural gas & PUD water available. Quick access to I-5. Beautiful Skagit Valley soil for growing. MLS #510672/510675

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Mount Vernon

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Burlington

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320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington (360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153

La Conner

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Mount Vernon

$209,000

Charming home located downtown Mount Vernon. 1892 sq. ft.. w/4 BR, 1.75 BA. Original wood Floors. Deck. Large corner lot w/fruit trees. MLS #490884 Call Debbie, 708-8780 S IEW GV IN K TA TH EA BR

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Sedro-Woolley

$280,000

Large 4 BR, 2.5 BA with over 2800 sq. ft. Nice size lot. Great Sedro-Woolley neighborhood. Large 2 car garage. Excellent landscaping and RV parking. MLS# 499801 Call Jim, 708-1681

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

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Mount Vernon

$219,000

Completely remodeled 3 BR, 1.75 BA home. Large lot in a country setting. New septic tank, hot water tank, flooring, paint, washer and dryer. Fully fenced. A must see! MLS # 519477 Call Mike, 540-1341

Rentals • Burlington 2 BR, 2.5 BA condo, 2 car garage, $1200 per month, $1200 deposit.

Burlington

$495,000

3932 sq. ft. w/basement. Views of valley, Mt. Baker, and Samish Bay. Open floor plan w/9 ft ceilings. Kitchen w/granite countertops w/slider opening to large deck. Basement includes a family/media/rec room. MLS #523922 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Mike Welling 540-1341

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• Burlington 2 BD/1.75 Ba Mobile home w/ gas heat, garage and lg. yard. Pets Negotiaable $1000 per month, $1000 deposit

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$365,000

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$265,000

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Mount Vernon

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$355,000 Burlington

$339,000 Anacortes

$399,950 Mount Vernon

$79,900

Concrete

$119,950

$369,000 Anacortes

$254,950 La Conner

$104,950

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Now or Later? The housing market is looking up, but buyers are still hesitant. Ask yourself (and local experts) these questions before deciding to buy information. “Ask your (agent) how many homes of home inventory supply are in your area. If it’s under four months, you can expect higher competition for the home you want to buy,” says Susan Stynes, real estate agent in Richmond, Va. You need to understand your competition, says Paul LeJoy, owner/ Can I Afford It? broker in San Francisco. “The most important question a prospective buyer can ask “Are there a lot of cash buyers versus FHA and other down themselves is if they can really afford a home,” says Joe Caltabiano, payment buyers? What are your chances of competing with vice president of mortgage lending with Guaranteed Rate in investors with deep pockets?” LeJoy asks. Am I Ready? Chicago. Lastly, contemplate your job security and income prospects, says A mortgage professional can help in this respect. He or she will Jacky Teplitzky, managing director of Douglas Elliman in New evaluate your finances based on credit score, existing debts and York City. gross income. You should inquire about what kind of purchasing power you can expect – and the mortgage professional will ask for “Are you in a [job] for the long run? Are you going to be relocated? Will you lose your job? If the answer is yes to the last two your level of risk tolerance related to interest rates. questions, you should rent and not buy,” Teplitzky says. “What will your monthly payments be at different interest rates? Despite signs that sellers and buyers may be on a more equal [This] can help you decide if you have the tolerance to sit on playing field than last year, now is still a great time to purchase, the sidelines in case interest rates go up,” Spencer Krull, broker Krull says, if you can find the home you want. associate in Beverly Hills, Calif., says. Is the Time Right? “The cost of money is very low, and though prices are rising, we’re Next, get a feel for supply and demand in your chosen location. not even close to the bubble pricing of 2007,” Krull says. Your real estate agent or broker is the best source for this been hovering around 3.5 percent as of this writing, compared to approximately 3.88 percent this time last year. These are healthy signs that market conditions remain favorable to buyers. Regardless of how you interpret these numbers, you stand a greater chance of scoring a better deal on a home purchase and not suffering buyer’s remorse if you prepare properly, the experts say.

Buy now or wait on the sideline? That’s the question many prospective home purchasers are asking nowadays, especially considering how mixed the messages have been in the media about whether or not this is a buyer’s market. While all real estate is local and can vary from market to market, the latest national numbers show that conditions favor both buyers and sellers – which means that home shoppers need to do their homework carefully. First, consider the indications that the housing climate is improving for sellers. Home prices have increased nearly 10 percent in the last year. Latest survey results show that home prices rose last month in all 40 markets it indexes for the first time ever. Sales for new single-family homes are up 28.9 percent in the last year, per the U.S. Census Bureau, and existing home sales rose 9.1 percent year-over-year in January, reports the National Association of Realtors. Concurrently, housing inventory was down 25.3 percent in January compared to one year earlier. However, keep in mind that home prices nationwide are still about 30 percent below the peak they reached at the height of the housing bubble in the summer of 2006, according to Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller index. Additionally, mortgage interest rates remain near historic lows: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has

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2610 E Section St. #33, #35, #72, #79 and #90 Mt Vernon

2610 E. SECTION ST. (LITTLE MTN. ESTATES) MV $62,500

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$234,500

• Large family RM • Desirable area • Oversized garg. • Parklike fenced yard

$48,700

$155,000

MLS#527346

•2 bdrm 1 bth • Stainless app •Quartz counters • Amenities close

$305,000

$186,000

MLS#516688

• Great starter • Close to town • Remodeled kitchen • 3 bedrooms

$122,000 MLS#503412 • Peacful & quiet • ½ acre • Very private • 3 bdrm 2 bath Anita Kohl 961-7795 Arlene Vonachen 853-6429 Dawn Hardman 540-0058 Duane Gish 770-9299 George Herner 840-3743

$185,000

MLS#193527

• Excellent condition • Large shop • New carpet & paint • 3 bedrooms

$8,000

Mike Newman 708-1419 Rick Kiesser 770-1195 Ron Barker 425-501-2848 Sandi Hocking 708-1523 Sandi Riley 770-8670

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2610 E. SECTION ST. (LITTLE MTN. ESTATES) MV $49,500 UN

2610 E. SECTION ST. (LITTLE MTN. ESTATES) MV $68,500 UN

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2610 E. SECTION ST.(LITTLE MTN. ESTATES) M.V. $62,500

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Sandi Riley 770-8670

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• Glenhaven lot • Priced to sell • Community pool • Ready to build?

$168,500 MLS#504007 • Updated craftsman style • New floor coverings • New deck w/ hot tub • Large shop

Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Larry Lundeen 982-0447 Margie Ernst 708-3198 Marlene Deasy 661-6720 Mel Strickland 206-948-4392

MLS#465497

• Like new • Glenhaven comm. • New carpet/plumb. • Great price

MLS# 528498

• Log beauty • 4 bdrms + bonus • Lg family room • 1 acre w/views

MLS#530105

• Spacious 2 bdrm • Lg family rm • Gas heat • Garage + carport

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$62,500

770-8670

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$372,900 UN

1625 OLD HIGHWAY 99 N., ALGER

$305,000

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• JUST LISTED, LOVELY “MARLETTE” HOME W/VINYL SIDING, NEWER ROOF • 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BA, GAS STOVE IN LIVING RM., LG. “OAK” KITCHEN • ATTRACTIVE NEW SUNROOM ADDITION, GAS HT., FENCED YD., GARAGE!

• CUSTOM CEDAR & BRICK RAMBLER W/LIFETIME TILE ROOF, QUALITY+ • OPEN PLAN W/HUGE GRANITE KITCHEN & ADJ. FAMILY RM • LOVELY HARDWOOD FLRS. IN LIVING/DINING RM, 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 3 CAR GARAGE!

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$30,000 UN

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• RESTORED /REMODELED N/W CRAFTSMAN W/GAS HEAT • ALL NEW FLOORCOVERINGS, LG. COUNTRY KITCHEN • 2 BD., 1 LG. NEW BA., NEW DECK W/HOTTUB, LG. (600+ S.F.) GAR. + SHOP

• SPACIOUS (1524 SF) HOME IS LOADED W/UPGRADES! • NEWER COMP. ROOF, NEWER VINYL WINDOWS, NEWER FURNACE • 2 LG BR, 2 BA, HUGE KITCHEN/FAMILY RM, NICE COV.DECK/PORCH!

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 8038 FARM TO MARKET RD, BOW Skagit Tradition Realty 3780 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360.424.0300 www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com

ASK OUR BROKER By Peter G. Miller

So, how can you find more information? First, check local property and tax records. Second, contact local water I’m interested in buying two companies. Outstanding water foreclosed properties. One is bills are often a lien on the owned by one major lender and property, and the water company the second is owned by a different may be able to identify the owner. major lender. Neither lender Third, if the property is part of seems to speaking with potential a homeowners association, then investors. What’s my next step? see if they can provide contact information. Unpaid association, condo and co-op bills can also be Your local property records office a lien against the property, giving or property tax office may have the HOA a reason to have contact information online to show who information as well as an interest owns the property. in the property. Then again, maybe not. And lastly, you may be tempted “Since the housing bubble to go and knock on some the burst seven years ago, almost two doors, but don’t: Because of state million properties have started but and local regulations regarding never completed the foreclosure “foreclosure rescue,” it’s best to process, according to RealtyTrac,” speak with a local real estate writes Les Christie in a February broker or attorney so you know 2013 CNNMoney report. “While no the rules before contacting owners directly or by mail. one knows the exact number, it’s The current occupants could estimated that tens of thousands be squatters in an abandoned could be zombie foreclosures.” The reason for “zombie” homes, property and perhaps not especially welcoming to strangers. Christie explains, is that lenders If there is an identifiable lender have not yet taken possession of you can always call and ask for the property in order to save on their REO (real estate-owned) taxes. This delay means the costs specialists. Ask if there is a “single stay under the borrower’s name, point of contact” for the property, even though the borrower no one person who is familiar with longer occupies or controls the both the property and the current property. status of the loan.

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Donna Kurras 360.770.7596

Wonderful farm home situated on level shy 12 ac. Huge country kitchen w/newer stainless appliances. Lg mud/laundry rm. Extra bonus playroom upstairs. Over 3200 sq ft barn/machine shed w/hay loft plus other outbuildings. Full RV hook up w/ elect and septic. MLS# 516696

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NORTH PUGET SOUND ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® 525 East College Way, Suite J

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Tel. (360) 416-4902

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Realtor Code of Ethics Realtors® are real estate professionals who have chosen to join the National Association and abide by its strict Code of Ethics. What does this mean to you? It means that any Realtor® with whom you work has voluntarily agreed to abide by a Code of Ethics, based on professionalism and protection of the public.

Duties to Clients and Customers Article 1: When representing a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, or other client as an agent, REALTORS® pledge themselves to protect and promote the interests of their client. This obligation to the client is primary, but it does not relieve REALTORS® of their obligation to treat all parties honestly. When serving a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant or other party in a non-agency capacity, REALTORS® remain obligated to treat all parties honestly. Read more at www.realtor.org/law-and-ethics

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RESIDENTIAL 865 CARRIAGE CT., SDW $47,500 pen, bright well maintained manufactured home. Kitchen with eating area & master suite on one end & add’l bedroom on the other. Deck, storage shed & 1 car garage. Located in quiet 55+ park. #464057 2610 E SECTION ST, #2, MV $48,500 Immaculate 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath home with open floor plan. Gas heat. Deck off master suite. Carport & storage shed. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #514393 1419 DIGBY PL, #203, MV $139,000 Fantastic, like-new 1 bedroom, 1.75 bath condo in Maddox Creek The Ridge. Excellent westerly view. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Kim Kelley at 202-5515. #510161 1419 DIGBY PL., #107, MV $160,000 Cute 2 bedroom Maddox Creek condo in secure building with gated parking. Open kitchen & living area. In-unit laundry. Why rent when you can own? Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #348813 1246 ARREZO DR., SDW $189,900 Commanding views of the Cascade foothills. Very nice residence in Sauk Mountain Estates offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. View deck & fully fenced yard. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #509969 W NE

1802 E. BROADWAY, MV $199,900 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath on nicely landscaped hilltop corner lot. New interior paint/carpet. Paving stone patio. Near hospital. Photos & info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #528580 NE

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716 PYRAMID PEAK PL, MV $265,000 Stunning & completely updated rambler in the Skagit Highlands. Fully air conditioned. Top of the line SS appliances. Fully landscaped & fenced. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #530303 20875 LAKE 16 RD, CONWAY $299,950 Hard-to-find Lake 16 waterfront home; great yearround or vacation home. 1968 SF, 3 decks, private dock & hot tub. Photos & info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #487355

16422 FIR ISLAND RD., CONWAY $415,000 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 17422 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., MV $420,000 Stunning VIEWS of Big Lake, Mt Baker & the Cultus Mtns. Turn-of-the-century Craftsman, perched on 4.18ac w/Barn, pasture & workshop. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #479362 93 SAMISH PL., LAC $429,000 Beautiful Shelter Bay view home! Quality finishes throughout. Trex deck to enjoy the sound, bridge, marina & mountain views. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #467992

537 LAKESIDE DR., SDW $325,000 OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, AUG 18, 12-2 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 1614 LINDSAY LP, MV $339,000 Beautifully appointed home at the top of Maddox Creek. Gorgeous western views & level backyard. 2250+ SF with 3 bedrooms, plus den/office on the main floor. Master suite with 5 pc bath, views. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #459935

29000 OUTLOOK LN, SDW $489,000 Incredible views of the valley, river & mountains! Wood beamed tongue & groove ceilings, extensive deck & view windows, main floor master suite. 3 bay shop. More info & photos at SkagitValleyHomes. com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #529566

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5132 MONARCH BLVD, MV $199,900 Fantastic residence offering over 1900 SF of open living. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Fully fenced yard backs to greenbelt. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #528783 1406 DIGBY PL., MV $224,900 Zero lot-line luxury view townhome. All exterior maintenance & landscaping performed by HOA for carefree living. Top quality design & construction. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #348153

14317 W BOW HILL RD, BOW $349,900 Edison home on 4+ acres, 2,276 SF, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Huge 40’x150’ shop w/7bays. Multi-use: RV, sports court, office/bonus room. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #530281 17820 KAMB RD., MV $389,900 1910 farmhouse with modern upgrades. Master suite on main. Chef’s kitchen, Bosch dbl ovens, DCS cooktop, HVAC w/AC, stained glass, trex decking. 1 bdrm MIL. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #449278

15181 DESCHUTES CT, MV $499,950 New construction in Creekside Meadows; 1 acre lots w/shared interest in equestrian 68 AC parcel. Quality finishes. 2989 SF, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. 3 car garage. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #495280 18589 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV $515,000 Waterfront home & shop on 1.08 acre. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Gorgeous lake/mountain views from kitchen/dining/great room. 50’ dock, 70’+/- waterfront. Huge 36x40 shop. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #491092 14773 AVON ALLEN RD, MV $595,000 Sprawling Ranch style home w/gorgeous valley views. 3.7 acres with fenced pasture, barn w/5 stalls, heated wash rack, tack room & 2 large shops. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #511224

18639 QUAIL DR., MV $695,000 Incredible home on 2 acres in Cascade Ridge with sweeping views of the sound & Olympics. 3500+ SF, 4 bedroom, 24’x40’shop. Quality finishes throughout. Backs up to greenbelt. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #470703

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LOT 20, PRESSENTIN RANCH DRIVE, CNC $42,900 Building lot in Skagit View Village. .91 acre, level & lightly treed. Water & power available. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #329347 0 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW $84,900 Samish Island lot with view of the south sound. The .62 acre lot sits back off the road. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #389280 0 N. 16TH ST, MV $89,000 Hard to find city residential building lots – price includes P#25751 & #25709. All services available at street. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #499023 24757 HAPPY TRAILS LN, SDW $111,150 Serene country setting with 4.93 acres. Partial pasture. Value is in the land & there is a well, outbuildings & older singlewide home, sold AS-IS. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #490612 LOT 3, FRUITDALE RD, SDW $125,000 Premium 1 acre building lot, cleared pasture, PUD water available, conventional perk. Beautiful mountain views. Possible owner terms. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #455634 0 EAGLE RIDGE DR, CAMANO ISLAND $128,900 5+ acres ready to build your dream home! Home site cleared, well installed & septic design completed. Beautiful acreage community. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #486418 23050/23054 STATE ROUTE 9, MV $139,000/$159,000 Beautiful water view lots overlooking Lake McMurray, wells in place, good soil logs. Just bring your house plans. Easy access to I-5 for commuters. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. 7657 SONGBIRD LN, CUSTER $210,000 Wonderful 2.5 acre homesite in Hawthorne Meadows Country Estates. Mountain views, water meter & 3 bedroom septic installed. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #392630. 15557 FLINN ROAD, BOW $239,000 10.5 acres above Blanchard with views of Puget Sound. Site plan complete. Creek on property. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #402925 LOT 1 & 3, ERSHING RD., BOW $325,000 14.21 acres with a 1 acre plateau to build your dream home with views of M.t. Erie. Drilled well. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. # 359797.

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2017 29TH PLACE, ANA $595,000 Grand 3,765 SF Pleasant View home overlooking Fidalgo Bay & Mt. Baker. 2-story w/ 4bd 3.5 ba features gourmet kitchen, family, dining, utility, office/den & master suite on main level. 10’ + 9’ ceilings throughout. 20 acres of conservation easement land to property’s south. John Prosser 360-202-3891 MLS#451065

OPEN HOUSE SAT&SUN AUG. 17&18, 1-4PM

5116 MARITIME CT, ANA $775,000 Sweeping views of Burrows Bay from 4bd 2.5ba home in Spinnaker Cove. Features formal living rm, spacious deck, kitchen w/ bright breakfast nook; luxurious master suite w/ private deck & elegant bath; family rm, wet bar, craft rm and more. Colleen Sargent 360-202-2155 MLS#518908

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2308 12TH ST, ANA $284,500 San Juan Island & Guemes Channel views from remodeled home w/modern flare. 3bd 1ba mainlevel living, gleaming kitchen & jazzy touches. Shop space, & convenient location to downtown. Deborah McNeal 360-707-8073 MLS#522460

4187 ISLANDER WAY, ANA $699,000 Elegant 3bd, 2.5ba view home at The Pointe. Dramatic kitchen, large MBR w/ FP & private deck. LR, DR, 2 family rooms w/ FP’s. Bay & mtn views. Priced below assessed! Joan Handelmann 360-202-4800 MLS#483736 13 MADRONA ESTATES, ANA $259,000 3bd 3/4ba view home in Strawberry Bay. Cypress flooring, kitchen, loft, deck w/ hot tub. Powered by solar/propane/generator. Perfect island getaway w/ trails, beach, & freshwater lakes. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#495

6931 CAROLINA ST, ANA $499,000 Sunny 4bd 3ba Gibralter area home. Features atrium-style family rm, granite kitchen, main-level Master, & full MIL suite: kitchen, living rm, bed & bath. Beautiful surrounding gardens. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#518063 801 26TH ST, ANA $249,900 Spacious duplex, 2bd 1ba per unit. Large kitchens, living space and storage, with Baker views making for outstanding investment opportunity. Attached garage rented separately w/ own utilities. Paul Weisz 360-391-7281 MLS#492227

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1502 D AVE, ANA $450,000 Currently D Ave Nursery with land use of 590 Retail, Misc. Also includes 2201 15th St w/ remodeled house for retail sales. Both parcels approx. 21,400 SF. Purchase price includes nursery & inventory. Longtime Anacortes business. Judy Moore 360-770-3515 MLS#524156 NE

NHN WALL ST, ANA $99,000 Beautiful wooded bluff of 2.06 acres w/ Fidalgo Bay & Mt. Baker views. Soil tests & 3bdrm septic design complete. Water/gas/electricity available at street. Most affordable lot in wonderful gated community. Troy Williams 360-708-4923 MLS#517036

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13834 SEAVIEW WAY, ANA $434,000 A beautiful single level 3 bdrm + Ofc, 2.5 bath, 2530 SF home on .39 acre fully fenced lot w/sprinklers, pond/waterfall. 3 car garage. Samantha Masaoka 360-770-0929 MLS# 530623

6094 WEST SHORE RD, ANA $798,000 Waterfront property on 1.67 acre. 1120 SF, 2bd 1ba home w/ spectacular Island views, plus small guest house w/ 1bd 3/4 ba. 2-car garage and carport w/ shop. 8-min to Anacortes, 90 min from Seattle. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#490950 5140 S SHORE DR, ANA $1,145,000 Channel view waterfront 1583 SF beach home w/ 3bd 2ba on secluded ~1 acre, recently painted, new siding & roof. Enjoy passing boats from patio and garden parties on sprawling lawn. Gina Davis 360708-7794 MLS#495471

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1405 26TH ST, ANA $299,000 Marina views, hardwood floors, fireplace, oversized dining room, family room; 3bd 1.75ba with private parklike backyard. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#489797

416 4TH ST, ANA $ 198,500 Whimsical Cap Sante cottage in premier historic neighborhood of Anacortes. 2bd 1ba restored to full charm, w/ darling landscape, hot tub, & tool shed. Short stroll to downtown dining, shopping and city amenities. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#522660

NHN HADDON LANE, ANA $395,000 Views toward Guemes Channel & Cascades from level city acreage w/ development possibilities. Inquire for city water and sewer. Mature evergreens, fruit & nut trees, plus pasture for horses & animals. Linda Macy 360-708-8284 MLS#527123

LAKEWOOD PARK LANE, ANA $395,000 Bulk sale of 5 lots at Lakewood Park Estates. Skagit County tax parcels: 120709; 60769; 120710; 120711; 60765. See recorded survey #200303250116. Paul Weisz 360-391-7281 MLS#527775

COMMERCIAL 1904 COMMERCIAL AVE, ANA $875,000 Local landmark building for sale! 8,304 SF of history & charm on main thoroughfare w/ separate newer shop on included 2nd parcel. Bring current business, new venture, or continue current antique business. Well maintained w/ parking & receiving in back. Nate Scott 360-708-2354 MLS#432523 906 7TH, ANA $500,000 2 vacant lots plus 3rd w/ office building - 9,000 SF total, zoned Commercial Business District. 50 ft height restriction (see new Majestic bldg) Multiuse townhomes, apts, condo over retail or prof. offices on 1st floor. Cheryl Frazier 360-202-4789 MLS#470410

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• Single and Two Level Homes • NW Contemporary Design • Ramblers with no Step Entry into Garage • 2142-3000 Sq. Ft. • Prices from $324,950

• Many Homes currently under construction with projected completion in Aug-Sept. • Or Personalize your home with customizable options with a presale purchase!

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AFFORDABLE LA CONNER..nice, like new, 3 BR, 2 BA home, walking distance to town, ready to move in. New hardwood flrs, updated interior.. $129,900. #452786 NEW PRICE…SHARP RAMBLER.. newer kitchen, new roof, granite counters, French doors to family room, private backyard. $215,000. #406538 COUNTRY LIVING..3 BR, 2 BA, lg shop w/loft above + other outbldgs. All on 5 acres on beautiful grounds. Bow Hill location. Just listed! $499,500. #501070 GREAT BURLINGTON INVESTMENT.. 2 homes on 1 lot currently bringing in $1200 per mo. 2 BR, 1 BA home, new windows, roof & paint $144,500. #446595 under construction on an acre on Bow Hill. Over 2500 sf, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, lots of built-ins + 3 car garage. $485,000. #409469

Galen Kindred Tod LeHecka Ron Wortham

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP..one level, 3 BR, 2 BA w/hobby rm below. Hrdw floors, vaulted ceiling, open living/dining rm, kit. w/breakfast nook. Enclosed sunroom. $265,000. #507038 MTN & VALLEY VIEWS.. 5.24 ac, 2500 sf, 3 BR rambler w/bonus rm, attached garage + 60x32 shop/garage w/ one BR, 3/4 BA, apt. above $525,000. #605862 READY FOR BUSINESS..32,320 sf bldg on Chuckanut Drive w/comm’l kitchen and large cooler. Great location for restaurant or mother business uses. $199,900. #444840 GREAT BLDG SITE.. 17 acres in very private setting near Mount Vernon. Already has issued bldg permit. $259,500. #474841

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NICELY UPDATED..home on Mt. Vernon hill. Updated stainless kitchen & remodeled bathrooms. Walk to schools, hospital, views from lg back yard $199,950. #497251 EDISON CAFE..busy cafe has been in business for decades. Great location, includes all equipment for turnkey business. $174,500. #525364 OFFICE & WAREHOUSE...2.2 acres of commercial property fronting Memorial Hwy. Several buildings w/7900 sf rental space. $495,00. #482676 UPDATED RAMBLER IN THUNDERBIRD... 3 R, 3 BA, lg 3 car garage in much desired area. Won’t last $239,500. #526959 GORGEOUS CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN.. under construction on an acre on Bow Hill. Over 2500 sf, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, lots of built-ins + 3 car garage. $485,000. #409469

Jeff Ingman Terri Heyntsen Holly Hilts

BEAUTIFUL HOME & VIEWS..nearly 2000 sf, look west to Saratoga Pass & Olympic Mts. Extensive deck on view side. $414,500. #523067 4 PLUS ACRES..located between Burlington & Sedro-Woolley. Mostly pasture and priced at $25,000 less than assessed valuation. $75,000. #495493 GREAT CONDITION..move in ready. 5 acres w/newer 3 BR, 2 BA mfg home. Nice open floor plan, lots of light, bonus room, greenhouse & deck $229,900. #455674 WAREHOUSE BUILDING..w/office space in Mount Vernon. All cleared up and ready for quick sale. Just $98,000. $482252

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CUSTOM BLT BOW HOME..on 7 acres! 2900 sf of beauty. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, spacious kitchen & dining area. Lg family rm w/rock f/place & much more. $495,000. #496401 SPECTACULAR VIEWS..of Similk Bay & beyond. Over 1 acre, water, power in street, desirable location. $175,000. $280881 LOVELY RITA...excellent 2+ ac com’l site on corner of Rita & State Streets in hear of Sedro-Woolley. $149,500. #510180 GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT.. one level home. 2 BR, 1 BA, spacious living room & kitchen w/breakfast area. 3 carports, 1 garage, shop area. $169,000. #454810 EXCELLENT CONDO... in good W. Mt Vernon location. Lg living rm w/f/place, formal dining rm, family rm and 1 car garage, all for $154,500. #514817

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EAGLEMONT 2 STORY...3 BR, 2.5 BA, over 2500 sf, hardwood floors, kitchen w/ granite, high end fixtures, high ceilings. Spacious upstairs, bonus rm & den. $ 310,000. $498985 CUSTOM BUILT..great floor plan, edge of Mt. Vernon, 4 BR, 3 BA, huge 2 car shop on over 1/2 acre. #429,500. $526039 MONEY MAKER...located near Western WA University. 8 stall car wash provides a steady income. 8.5 CAP rate. $1,595,000. #420780 CHOOSE FROM 100 ACRES...5 adjoining 20 acre lots with water & power available.Take your pick. $99,500. #330564 SAMISH ISLAND... one level 3 BR, 1.75 BA, over 2700 sf, natural light, kitchen w/oak cabinets, breakfast rm surrounded by windows. Private backyard. $335,000. #459127

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Approved: Now and Later New federal rules have buyers asking how they’ll get approved for mortgages now and when rules go in full effect If you’re thinking of buying a home or refinancing, new federal rules governing mortgage lending in 2014 probably have you wondering: Will the new rules make getting a mortgage more difficult? Is there any reason to borrow before 2014? Well, next year, “most borrowers won’t find it any more difficult” to get a mortgage than they do right now, says Keith Gumbinger of a mortgage data site. That’s because ever since the credit crisis, lenders have tightened standards, rejecting applicants with shaky income and bad credit. Still, rules are rules. When the new Consumer Finance Protection Bureau rules take effect, borrowers will be evaluated by those standards. However, Clifford Rossi, a University of Maryland finance professor, notes that amendments to the rules are possible, as the CFPB and lenders study their impact on housing and borrowers. Mortgage seekers should stay informed about their chances for the loan they want, starting with this primer on the new rules.

Focus On Affordability The nation’s current foreclosure crisis is the impetus for new CFPB rules. The government wants to ensure that homeowners don’t get mortgages they can’t afford. So, the CFPB researched what affordability means for most households. The new rules, which will take full effect in 2014, require that a borrower’s total recurring monthly debt stay below 43 percent of the borrower’s pre-tax monthly income – otherwise, the mortgage is deemed unaffordable. Monthly debt includes student and auto loan payments, credit card obligations, mortgage payment, property tax and homeowner insurance. However, there will not be a total ban on mortgages where debt is more than 43 percent of pay. Those mortgages are still considered qualified “for a temporary, transition period,” according to CFPB literature, but only if the loan application is approved by government-backed mortgage firms Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

Credit Matters? With the focus on affordability, will credit scores, which for years have played a major role in determining whether a borrower is eligible for a certain loan, still matter? “Lenders will still rely on scores,” Gumbinger says, but because “private firms supply scores, and the government didn’t want to endorse one.” Lenders will use credit scores and other factors like the amount of down payment to determine whether they want to grant a loan and at what terms. Typically, borrowers with marred credit are charged a higher interest rate. But finance professor Rossi says he’s worried that lenders will shy away from making higher-rate loans to those with weaker credit, because under the new standards, lenders are exposed to greater legal liabilities if borrowers go into foreclosure on these loans.

Jumbo Worries Although Rossi emphasizes that the ramifications of the new rules are not known, he also worries that some borrowers in high-cost housing areas may have trouble getting “jumbo” mortgages, which are more than $417,000, with the threshold higher in some areas. For instance, a borrower with excellent credit may not get a jumbo mortgage because his total debt exceeds the 43 percent ratio. “But the reason the debt ratio is high is because he’s taking on a big mortgage,” Rossi says. “Especially in coastal areas, where home prices are high, this could hold back [housing sales].”

Local Custom With one exception – mortgages made by community banks or credit unions in mostly rural areas – the rules ban “balloon payment” mortgages. These loans come due after a short period, like five years. Balloon payment mortgages are considered a valid solution for these rural areas. “There are really no comparable [home-sale figures] for a home that might be on 30 acres with five or six out-buildings,” explains Ron Haynie, vice president of the Independent Community Bankers Association. It’s been the practice for community lenders to hold these loans and then the loans are re-negotiated with the borrower when the payment period ends, Haynie says.

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CLASSIFIEDS Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 Norris Place 757-3060 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. W/S/G pd. Great location, some restriction apply. Call or stop in today. HUD (project based) Section 8, low income housing for seniors 62 yrs & older. Income limits apply. Mount Vernon Manor, 2405 Austin Ln., Mount Vernon WA 98273. Now taking applications for our waiting list!

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Avail. now, La Conner hill, stunning, newly built, lrg. studio, wood floors, open kitchen, high ceilings, W/D, w/separate hobby/storage room, W/S/G incl. $768/mo. No smoke/pet. 360-466-5244 AVAILABLE NOW! Newer 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath townhouse duplex, all applcs., fenced yard, easy access to Hwy 9 & Hwy 20, no pets $1100/mo 360-856-6949 Big Lake 3 bdrm, furnished W/S/G pd. Avail. 9/10/136/10/14. No pets/smoke. $950 + $950 dep. Refs. Lv msg, 360-422-5561.

3801 W. 12th Street Rockridge-Anacortes Open Saturdays 2-4 p.m. $672,000

HOME IN CONCRETE Unbelievably priced, well kept and upgraded twobedroom mobile home. Located on large lot with room for shop area. $54,000 - Call 360-7088158

MV/Big Lake, lakefront with dock, 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, $1250, 1 year lease. 360-679-3355

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2 bdrm, 1 ½ ba older mobile home, laundry room, W/D. Very quiet & private; lrg yd. $975 + dep. No smoke/pets. Credit check. 856-1528 3 bdrm, 2 ba, $1150. + $1100 security. No smoke/pets. Credit ck. 360-941-3822 Anac. 3 bdrm, 1 ½ ba, gas heat, $950/mo. 1St, last & dep. 360-333-1646. “LIVE THE GOOD LIFE” Birch Bay 2 Bdrm beach cabin, $765 +. 360-419-0320

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MV Large 1 bdrm, new paint, carpet & linoleum, gas fireplace, W/D. W/S/G pd. $745. 360-853-8510 or 333-4857

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

Spectacular Views 180 Degrees of Mtns & Sound 3100 sq ft... 4 Bdrms - 3 ½ Baths 2 level-Well Landscaped

MV, GATED 55+ Modern, top of the line Barrington, 1764 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 2 ba, double car garage, skylights, oak cabinets, with many upgrades. Located in Mount Vernon, just east of downtown in modern gated 55+ park with active clubhouse. $39,995. Financing available (O.A.C.). CALL FOR DETAILS 425-327-9015 Preview Properties Uncle's death forces immediate sale of immaculate 1989 doublewide. 3 Bdrm, 1.75 Bath, carport, garden shed. Pacific Place Park in Mount Vernon, 55 or older, close to shopping centers, restaurants, bus, etc. 515 Pacific Place #9. $12,900 OBO. 360-848-7654.

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537 LAKESIDE DR., SEDRO WOOLLEY $325,000

Mount Vernon Hill Vintage Charm – NEWLY Updated 3 bdrm! JUST LISTED! OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Aug. 18th 12-3:00

On the hill near park, hospital, & schools. Vintage home on a beautiful lrg city lot. Superb neighborhood w/sizable yd & mature landscape. Tastefully updated by a designer. Cozy & very well built older home with lots of storage, original hardwood floors. At the center of this home is a wonderful, cozy frplc with an insert. New roof & forced air furnace & windows. This truly is Grandma's house updated to contemporary comfort. 360-770-3645. $229,000 - Offers 1624 East Blackburn Rd.

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2615 Northwoods Loop Rd. $265,000 Beautiful Hansell-Mitzel 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba with view & lrg back yard in great neighborhood! Vaulted ceilings throughout - even vaulted in bdrms! Enjoy the 2 sided gas fireplace while in living rm or in dining rm. Master bdrm has private full bath & walk in closet. Bonus rm on main floor. Lrg deck facing partially fenced spacious back yard. Wired for surround sound. Gina VanderWal 360-707-8737 Preview Properties Skagit LLC

WHY ADVERTISE IN THE OPEN HOUSE SUN., AUG 18 FROM 12-2 Classic waterfront retreat with dock & covered picnic cabana & fire pit! 46' no bank shore on Reed Lake. 3 bdrms plus office/den, 1.75 ba, wood stove & elect. heat. Bright sunny kitchen, open floor plan, big deck, 12x30 RV garage & 8x12 storage bldg. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, tennis, plus all the peace & privacy of this magical spot. Community club house & swimming pool. MLS #354920 Call George Bellos, (360)708-9762 WRE/Skagit Valley

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12661 Persons Rd, Bow, WA. $599,750 Spacious rambler on Mount Vernon Hill. Large lot includes detached shop. Open kitchen, formal dining room and living room w/gas fp. 3 bdrm 2 bath, lots of storage. Large deck, mature fruit trees, raised planing beds. Plenty of room for RV/Boat. ERIK PEDERSEN 360-391-1935 erikpedersengroup@ gmail.com KELLER WILLIAMS WESTERN REALTY

You won't be disappointed! Amazing, 3bd/3.5ba home! 1 acre - Bayview area, built 2007. Quality thruout. Water & sunset views, high ceilings, chef's kitchen, dining rm, huge loft & bonus rm. 3+car garage, fenced yd & more!I-5 to Josh Wilson, west,turn rt on Farm to Mkt, left on Rector, follow to Persons. Nanette McDowell Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. 360-201-6785

PINE CREEK Open House

7 new homes OPEN for viewing! 2142-2774 sq ft, 1 & 2 level homes. Ramblers have nostep entry! 3-5+ bdrms. 3 car garages. Quality high end finishes. Great room & gas frplc. Quality high end finishes. Saturday, 11:00 to 2:00 Tuesday, 5:00 to 7:30 Wednesday, 11:30-2:00 Thursday, 5:00 to 7:30 Friday, 11:00 to 2:00 Go to 3015 Pine Creek Dr. during Open House to view any of the homes! Or call Val Thomas Preview Properties at 360-333-0562 to set up an appt. From I-5, E. on College Way, N (left) on N. 30th, ¼ mi. to Pine Ck.

22404 Shady Lane Mount Vernon

Nicely updated home on 9.71 acres in very secluded setting near Big Lake. 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths and 5 skylights make this home bright & cheery. Enjoy awesome mountain views from this private setting. Also has great 1,440 sq ft shop bldg. MLS #460849

$299,500 Call Jeff Ingman (360) 202-2859 Brown McMillen Real Estate

Large, One of a kind custom home on 33+ acres. Hilltop location, wooded with a private drive way. Beautifully landscaped with a great view of Cultus Mountain. 3330sf, 4bd/3 full baths, Granite countertops with top quality appliances and built ins. Heat pump, fireplace and home generator system. Woodland setting w/pasture. Must see to truly appreciate value. Home warranty. #463875. $525,000 Rick Ishmael 360-202-2141 Preview Properties Skagit LLC

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18826 Fishermans Loop, Burlington Quiet country home close to town and freeway in a nice neighborhood. 3-bedroom, 1 3/4 bath. New kitchen and bath cabinets w/granite counter & stainless appliances. All laminate floors, new windows, garage door & gutters. 2 out buildings in a large fenced back yard with awesome covered patio and firepit. Nice extras... fireplace, pantry, and separate laundry room. $229,000, 360-757-0569.

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Samish Island WATERFRONT 10529 Samish Is. Rd. $749,000 Price reduced!!! Sensational custom one level home on 1.54ac w/access road to beach. 3 bdrm, 3 ba, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two car attached garage plus 1890 sq. ft. detached garage/workshop perfect for RV/boat/equip storage. Separate guest house with it's own living, dining, bdrm, ba. Circular drive, no hassle with ferries. Just drive onto Samish Island. MLS#486866 Call Terry Smiley 425-985-9643 Champions Real Estate

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19444 SILVER CREEK DR SEDRO WOOLLEY 6489 STATE ROUTE 9, SEDRO WOOLLEY $397,000

NEW LISTING! 23117 STATE ROUTE 9, MOUNT VERNON

Fabulous home on secluded acreage, amenities include a huge, private master walk-in closet, gorgeous tiled bath, thermo masseur tub tucked in a bay window with windows around, 5’ shower w/French doors. Living room w/vaulted ceiling, skylights w/rolldown shades, awesome Blaze King woodstove. Custom kitchen, warm, inviting, dlx propane range oven w/elect. drawer oven, dw w/stainless int. All int. doors solid 6 panel fir. Birch floor entry & dining. Brett Tacker MLS# 530109 360-840-7931

$299,900 1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

3 bdrm rambler on 2 acres with 1400 sq.ft shop/garage with adjoining insulated tack room. Home has hardwood floors, updated kitchen cabinets. Tile floors in kitchen. 11/2+ acre level, completely fenced usable pasture. 6+ fruit Suzanne Jenkins and nut trees. MLS#520904 360-941-2983

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Cute lake cabin on .46 acre on south shore of Lake McMurray w/65’ of medium bank lakefront. Cabin offers Suzanne Jenkins 2 bdr, 1 3/4 baths plus den, charming 360-941-2983 wood stove. Living room features vaulted log beam ceiling and spectacular views of the lake from newer wraparound deck. Beautiful trex stairway to gazebo area, 2 docks and lake. lake McMurray has great trout fishing. MLS# 524233

Spacious living, circular drive to patio,level entry. Quality built & Elva Hunter designed home with vaulted ceilgs, 360-202-3086 covered deck. Main flr master w/double closet & bath. 2 more BR & 2 BA + office. Downstairs has 2 BR & BA, large family rm, could be MIL unit. Professionally landscaped. RV Parking. Close to Golf Course, Medical, prime location, almost 1 acre.MLS# 524620

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Craftsman w/ spacious main floor living & bright finished lower level. Entry w/skylight; Formal Dining w/Butler pantry; Kitchen w/ Elva Hunter granite & stainless appl, cozy great 360-202-3086 rm w/gas fireplace & bkshlvs. Lg. master suite. Downstairs has lg family room plus 3 bdrms, full bath & private patio. MLS#489356

$255,000

$299,500 1231 ARREZZO DR, SEDRO WOLLEY

$161,500

E! RIC P W

Three bdr plus den; 2 ba; nicely Turn of the century updated maintained split level home with small, farmhouse on 15.89 acres, Grows fenced back yard.. Master bedroom great hay and is all set up for Suzanne Jenkins has door to bath which has second Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 360-941-2983 horses and cattle. 97x80 Barn & 2 door to hall. Second bath is in daylight other outbuildings. View of Sauk Mtn. Laminate basement, with washer and dryer in adjoining closet. flooring in kitchen, dining & living rooms & tile Downstairs is set up with third bedroom and possible in bathroom! Master on first floor. Large dining fourth bedroom being used as an office. Double garage.. MLS# 515289 room. Newer roof. MLS#503238 $489,900 719 PYRAMID PK. PL, MT. VERNON $304,000

Sandy Everett 360-202-3706

Beautifully appointed custom 3 bdr waterfront home w/ amazing views and park-like approach. This home Danya Wolf features formal living and dining 360-708-8294 rooms, vaulted ceilings & large kitchen w/ stunning view. Daylight basement offers kitchenette and office/library; Dock, boat launch and 75’ of Lake McMurray frontage. MLS#440278

360.424.0300 12

Stunning & spacious w/ 3 huge BR, all w/ walk-in closets. Stainless kitchen opens to large Sandy Everett rec room. 2nd huge bonus room 360-202-3706 upstairs bath w/ soaking tub & separate shower. 2 car garage w/ auto door & backyd paver patio w/ fire pit. MLS#5030178

17304 OLYMPIC PL., MT. VERNON

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Beautiful, private garden; generous rooms; lovely kitchen overlooks garden; detach garage has storage & room for shop. MLS#466734

3 spacious bds and 2 full ba. The master suite features a full bath with jettedtub and walk-in closet, easy access to backyard through a private entry. Jessie Cavazos Fully fenced yard. This home is also 360-770-5623 within walking distance to Burlington City library, City Park, Medical facility and Elementary School. MLS# 488112

Great value; owners purchased this home 35 years ago when they were first married. Nice upgrades over the years, now this home is being rented on a month to month tenancy. Good structure; lovely generous sized yard with decking and evergreen trees nicely encased within fencing with gates on each side. Lovely plants and flowers adorn the yard. Plenty of parking. Danya Wolf MLS#529799 360-708-8294

Heated indoor storage for Boat or RV, 40x45 Outbuilding. greenhouse. charming 3 BD, 1.75 BA Bright kitchen, Danya Wolf beautiful fireplace w/propane insert, 360-708-8294 French drs to deck w/ benchseating & pond, fruit trees, roses, skylights and lots of storage, ample parking, laundry room w/ sink and pantry storage area. Newer roof and exterior paint,. MLS#464361 32540 COCKREHAM IS. RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY

$189,900

2011 E HIGHLAND ST, MOUNT VERNON $145,000

GE RA

A step above with this fantastic upscale Condo w/ incredible sunny exposure and spectacular Mountain & Golf Course Views enjoyed from your balcony. Main floor master suite w/walk-in closet shower/jetted tub + 2 bedroom or den w/ full bath. Enjoy formal or informal dining, lg kitchen w/island gas stove, spacious eating bar. Lower level w/ one of kind media center & sound system, & guest suite w/ full bath. Lg garage w/ room for 3 cars or Elva Hunter 360-202-3086 shop. MLS# 528619

EAGLEMONT! 15586 PENN RD, MOUNT VERNON

$259,900 4710 PARKVIEW LN., MT. VERNON NT MO E L EAG

EAGLEMONT!

$589,000

Easy I-5 & City w/ lush country feel. Spacious 4500+SF w/many recent custom upgrades. Grand entrance w/patio amid shade trees, terraced Elva Hunter garden, fruit trees/grape arbor. 360-202-3086 Gourmet kitchen w/granite 5 burner stove, dual dw, pantry. Master w/luxury tub, tile w/in-shower heated flrs, dressing rm w/built-ins, cozy sitting rm. .82 acre w/westerly views, 3 car w/rm RV park. Lg Downstairs could be MIL. MLS#486780

1400 EAGLE RIDGE DR, MOUNT VERNON $322,000 1 level condo w/ 2 bedroom + den w/ built in desk & cabinets. 2.5 baths, master bath w/double sink, soaking tub & walk in shower, master bedroom w/access to patio. Granite in lrg kitchen & dining w/ sliding door to a private patio for your morning coffee and enjoy nature. Large 2 car garage and spacious driveway. In beautiful Eaglemont golf course community! Elva Hunter 360-202-3086 MLS# 528016

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

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August 16, 2013