Real Estate Weekly | August 3, 2012

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TAXES:

HISTORICALLY HIGH PAGE 3

RETIRE TO A VACATION RETREAT PAGE 4-5

CONTRUCTION QUICK TIP:

Spectacular views of the mountains and Skagit Valley. 3,500 sq. ft..

FUTURE HOMES STRIVE TO BE ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENT

3 bd., and 3.25 baths. Master suite with walk-in closets, full bath,

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11664 SUNRISE LANE, BURLINGTON RE/MAX Territory NW 320 S. Burlington Blvd.

Burlington, WA 360-755-9494 www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com Wilma Louia 360-661-1631 www.wilmalouia.com

$814,900

and a door to the outdoor deck. Indoor swimming pool, hot tub, pool table, and wet bar. Garage for RV, boat, and approx. 8 cars.

MLS #364298.

BUYING:

ENDLESS VACATION PAGE 8-9

FEATURED ARTICLE: BUYING: ENDLESS VACATION: This summer, thousands of people will fall in love, and some will be tempted to make a serious commitment: buying a vacation home.

CLASSIFIEDS PAGE 10-11

“People come, maybe rent a home, and start to really love the lifestyle,” explains Melinda Chapin, a Cape Cod, Mass., real estate agent with Sotheby’s International Realty... (cont. on pgs. 8-9)

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TABLE of CONTENTS Taxes: Historically High Retire to a Vacation Retreat Construction Quick Tip: Future Homes Strive to be Energy Self-Sufficient Buying: Endless Vacation Classifieds

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$254,000

Charming Vintage home. 4+ bd/2.5 ba, approx.

3000 sq. ft. Crown molding, French doors, wood floors. Very well maintained & cared for. Radiator heat & newer gas fireplace. MLS#374308 Directions: From I-5 take Exit #227. Go East on College Way, then South on Riverside Dr. then Left on Fulton St. to corner of 7th & Fulton-near YMCA. Call Charlie, 708-1415, Jeannie, 708-9645

Mount Vernon

$142,300

Affordable 2 bd/1.75 ba. Almost 1200 sq. ft.

Fantastic kitchen with new hardwood flooring and gorgeous countertops. Wonderful corner lot w/ mature landscaping. Lots of additional storage.

MLS#260435 Call Pete, 708-6500

La Conner

$154,900

Affordable fee simple in La Conner. 1680 sq. ft., 3 bd/2 ba mfg home on nice size lot. 24 X 36 shop w/hoist, compressor & woodstove. Lots of parking. Snee-Oosh beach, boat ramp and amenities.

MLS#366246 Call Ivana, 770-3550

Burlington

$199,000

Over 1700 sq. ft. home, featuring 3 bd/1 ba.

Excellent location located near City Hall and the Fire Department. The value in the property is the .47 acres. MLS#387073 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Rockport

$214,950

Over 350 feet on the wild and scenic Skagit River.

9.5 acres w/some marketable timber. 2880 shop.

MLS#387369.

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Bow

$229,000

Beautiful 1700 sq. ft. rambler. 3 Bedrooms/2 bath and bonus room. New pellet stove, cabinets, countertops and carpet, and much more! Located on almost ½ acre. Enjoy all that Bow has to offer!

MLS#370425 Call Mike, 540-1341

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Mount Vernon

$399,000

Stunning 4 bedroom home in Eaglemont. 2700 sq.ft. including formal dining, office, living and family rooms. Main floor master suite. 3 car garage. MLS#376975 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mount Vernon

$419,000

Incredible 13.45 acre wooded property. 3 bd/2 ba home is in top condition. Spacious master bed/ bath w/jetted tub and double shower. Beautiful 12’ X 41’ partially covered deck. A private and peaceful place to call home. MLS#364782 Call Ron, 333-1045

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La Conner

$499,500

Beautiful Shelter Bay house. Approx 100’ of waterfront. 56’ Shared Dock. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, w/2035 sq. ft. Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters. All shelter bay amenities. MLS#237028 Call Jim, 708-1681

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Burlington Duplex for Rent $1,250 a month/1,250 Deposit.

3 bd/2 ¼ bath plus den. Granite countertops, fireplace, spacious deck and garage. Call Wilma Louia (755-5555) for more information on this rental, or others we have to offer.

Debbie Allen 708-8780

Mike Welling 540-1341

Pete McDougall Broker 708-6500

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TAXES

Historically High Despite home value declines, property taxes continue to make up a high share of local tax revenues

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ccording to most recent S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, home prices are near 2003 price levels. That said, property taxes remain historically low.

U.S. Census Bureau data of state and local tax collections for the final quarter of 2011 show a small increase in property taxes paid on a year-over-year basis.

For 2011, approximately $469 billion of such tax was paid by property owners.

While there has been some decline in the share of state and local tax collections due to property tax receipts, the share remains high compared to historic figures. Since 2000, the average share has been 32 percent; currently the share stands at 34.6 percent. This translates to housing and real estate owners are still paying a higher than average percentage of state and local tax receipts. At 35 percent, property taxes remain the single largest source of

taxes for state and local governments. Individual taxes and gross receipt taxes each come in at 22 percent.

The elevated tax burden is significant in light of home-price declines in recent years. The Case-Shiller Index also notes that home prices in the 20 largest metros have declined more than 33 percent over the past five years, yet the decline in property taxes paid from the market’s peak has been a meager 1.6 percent, meaning the effective tax owners pay on their homes remains high.

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(360)420-2026 314 E. FULTON STREET, MOUNT VERNON Vintage home on the hill in Mount Vernon just reduced in price. Come tour this home and figure out how to make it yours. Charming features and within walking distance to all city amenities. Only $154,950. Call Robin at (360)420-2026.

1501 MEADOW LARK LANE, MOUNT VERNON Classic rambler in a quiet Mount Vernon neighborhood. This 70’s style home has a spacious living room & a comfortable family room each with a fireplace. Big slider to private backyard & patio. 3 bedrooms plus a main bath with a tub & a shower & there is another ½ bath. Newer roof & attached garage with storage. Priced to sell $209,950. Call Robin at (360)420-2026 to tour.

3319 E. SECTION ST., MOUNT VERNON Affordable home on a spacious sunny lot with a charming front porch & a super nice floor plan. Kitchen & family room combo with a fireplace & a gracious main floor master suite. Upstairs 3 more bedrooms & a king sized bonus room. 2.5 baths & 3 bay garage. Only $279,950. Call Robin at (360)420-2026 to see this home.

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Great Home in Tulip Country $319,000 1915 Updated Farm House on .770 acre. 4 bedroom, 2 Bath in 1988 sq. ft. Large wrap around porch. Two shop areas and views of Mt. Baker. MLS#369005 Rick Bennett 360.202.2630 or Buzz Ely 360.202.4626

360.428.4111

Country Estate ~ Mount Vernon $318,000 3 Bedroom home situated on 1+Acres. Open floor plan w/antique mantled fireplace. Guest cottage w/built-in bunks, bath & kitchenette. Lush green yard & mature landscaping. 672 sq. ft. double garage/shop. A must see! MLS#368419 Allen Workman 360.770.4948 Call Jones Atterberry for NEW Pricing! 360.708.8935

Shelter Bay View Home PRICE REDUCED $149,750 2712 sq. ft. home on a 9375 sq. ft. lot. Park-like setting.

New wrap-around deck. Close to town & Shelter Bay amenities. MLS#324660 Janis McHarg 360.391.8439 or Kristine Stultz 360.708.9967

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Retire to a Vacation Retreat Vacation homes can make great retirement destinations; but beware of these pratfalls

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f you love to vacation there, wouldn’t it be a nice reward after a successful career to retire there permanently?

Many real estate agents report they are seeing more buyers purchasing a second home now, spurred by lower prices, with the plan to make it a full-time retirement residence later.

“Vacation homes commonly do become retirement choices,” confirms Mary Lu Abbott, editor of Where To Retire magazine.

But beware of becoming smitten too quickly. “It’s often easy to fall in love with a destination on a first visit. But before buying a second home, you really need to go back several times and see how a place ‘wears’ on you, whether you’re still excited about going there and whether it has a variety of attractions to suit your interests,” Abbott says.

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And put your love through a test, she adds. “It’s important to check it out from a resident’s perspective rather than as a vacationer,” Abbott recommends. Visit during different seasons. Critically look at the amenities and services, like medical care, cultural and educational opportunities, outdoor recreation and proximity to an airport.

And most importantly, investigate the cost of living and all of the taxes that will apply when you live there.

Consider that buying a second home now could have an impact your retirement savings, says Carol Friedhoff, a Dublin, Ohio, financial planner.

Yes, home prices could be down in some areas from what they were in the peak of the boom. But it is hard to gauge what the price appreciation will be going forward, Friedhoff says. Assuming a three percent annual

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appreciation on the home, which Friedhoff says is a historical average, you may come out ahead if you don’t believe you can grow your savings by that much.

Moreover, if the cost of renting to spend your vacation time now at this spot would cost more than what you’ll be spending to own the place, that could tip the scales in favor of owning, Friedhoff says. — Marilyn Kennedy Melia

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47575 STATE ROUTE #20, CONCRETE $198,500

11452 GALBREATH RD., BURLINGTON $184,500 RD AB AF

24497 OLD DAY CREEK RD., (CLEAR LK.) SEDRO-WOOLLEY $575,000 2725 E. FIR ST. #121, MT. VERNON $19,500

600 N. REED STREET, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $23,500

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• Turn of the century • 3 lot corner MLS#324442 location • 3+ bedrooms • Priced to sell! $250,000 • Lg level lot • Beautiful views $149,000 • Excellent location • One level home •3 bdrm, 2.5 bth • Great community $219,000 MLS# 358493 features • Fpl in master bdrm • Home on 2 lots • Enclosed hot tub • Close to I-5 nd • 2 lot buildable • 1500 sq ft home

MLS#387482

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$185,000 MLS#323156 MLS#351611 • Updated rambler • Lg fenced yard

• Secluded location • MIL apt • 3 car garage • Rustic 4 bedroom

BY APPOINTMENT, CALL SANDI!

BY APPOINTMENT, CALL SANDI!

BY APPOINTMENT, CALL SANDI!

•SPECTACULAR LAKE & OLYMPIC MTN. VIEWS •PARTIALLY WOODED (11+ ACRES) W/PASTURE FOR HORSES/COWS •CUSTOM 3 BD., 2.5 BA. RAMBLER W/OVER 3100 SQ. FT., BIG GAR. + LG. SHOP

•BEST BUY, AFFORDABLE 55+ PARK, CLUBHOUSE W/ SOCIAL ACTIVITIES! •ON PRIVATE POND, ENJOY BIRD/ DUCK WATCHING! •2 BD., 2 BA., FAMILY RM., NEW MAPLE KITCHEN, GREAT NEW PRICE!

•QUIET, SMALL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK, JUST 38 HOMES, ATTRACTIVE! •IMMACULATE INSIDE & OUT, READY FOR QUICK SALE, AFFORDABLE FAMILY PARK •3 BD., 2 BA., OPEN PLAN W/PRIVATE MASTER SUITE, FENCED YARD

MLS#256370 $129,500

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•55+ gated community • 2 bdrm + den • Private covered patio • 2 car garage

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BY APPOINTMENT, CALL SANDI! •LIKE NEW INSIDE & OUT, LOVELY MAPLE KITCHEN, “SHY” 1700 SQ. FT. •OPEN PLAN W/LG “GREAT ROOM”, 3 BD., 2 BA., , NEW CARPETING, DESIGNER TILE •NEW HARDIPLANK SIDING, LG. TREX DECK, OVERSIZE LOT.

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BY APPOINTMENT, CALL SANDI!

BY APPOINTMENT, CALL SANDI!

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•YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARK ON 1.30 ACRES, BOARDERING SMALL STREAM, GORGEOUS! •REMODELED “CRAFTSMAN” W/1632 SQ. FT., LG. SHOP/GARAGE •FPL. + WOOD STOVE, LG. MASTER BD.,2 BD., 1.75 BA.

•OUTSTANDING HIGH BANK WATERFRONT W/TRAIL TO BEACH, GORGEOUS SOUND VIEWS! •LIVE YEAR AROUND OR ENJOY WEEKENDS/SUMMERS W/3 BD., 2 BA. + “IN-LAW” APART’MT •LEASED LAND W/50 FT. WATERFRONT!

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• Newer floor coverings • Edge of town

Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Jared Storrs 853-6895 Jeff Dowrey 661-2161 Karl Morse 395-5405 Lorie Groth 425-422-7145 Margie Ernst 708-3198

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• Adult living • 2 bdrm 2 bath condo • Gas f/a heat • Lg master suite

REAL ESTATE CLASSES STARTING NOW! CALL SCOTT 360-540-2121

Marlene Deasy 661-6720 Megan Daly 206-383-4407 Mike Newman 708-1419 Noli Goode 630-6527 Paula Margerum 220-0681 Rick Kiesser 770-1195

Sandi Hocking 708-1523 Sandi Riley 770-8670 Sharon Stokes 661-6164 Shaunna Harris 206-715-1623 Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696

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Construction Quick Tip: Future Homes Strive to be Energy Self-Sufficient

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ousing and energy experts call the goal ‘net zero.’ It represents a building that has been constructed in such an energy-efficient way -- with methods and materials -- it is able to produce, on site, as much energy as it uses over the course of a year.

“Due to premium construction efficiency and energy generating abilities, experiments are already proving it can be done,” says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a leading manufacturer of insulated concrete wall forms. “The first net-zero achievable school was opened in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and more are breaking ground.

“Even now, the materials you choose can make a big difference to the overall efficiency of your home,” Blyth explained. “If you want the highest performance, be sure to pay close attention to decisions for the walls, windows, roofing, ventilation and indoor climate control. Those features in

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17219 Coho Ct, Mount Vernon Quality Hansell-Mitzell home w/easy floor plan on one level w/views of Big Lake & flat driveway at end of cul-de-sac. Nearly every room has view of the lake. 12’x20’ deck off fam. room & 9’ x 12’ deck off master. Spacious kitchen & entry way have oak flooring.

Master ste. w/ lg. soaking tub & extra lg. walkin shower. French doors to office off dining area. 3 bed, 2 full ba. Dbl. fplc. in lvg. and fam. room. Home is very clean and neat.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#: 383501 $275,000

814 Cul-de-sac Rd, Burlington Main house w/attached ADU/M-I-L apt.

Main house:3 bed./ 2 ba., own septic & drain field, lvg room w/gas fplc., breakfast nook, dining room, bonus/rec room & small attached shop. Attached apt: lvg room, kitchen, 1 bed./1 ba., own septic & drain field. Lg fenced lot w/room for a garden & to park RV/boat or plenty of cars. Room to build a carport or garage if city allows.

Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS#: 285523 $129,000

1154 Sinclair Wy, Burlington Beautiful 2 bed./ 2 ba. home, w/bath off master. Home has several upgrades and a 1-car garage. Lg. area in back for patio or offstreet parking. Green space in front where you can sit on the covered porch and view the Cascade Foothills. Locked gate access to city park. Located on larger lot than similar homes within The Cedars; a 55+ community with club house activities. RV parking if needed.

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#: 323533 $114,000

4704 State Route 9, Sedro-Woolley Peaceful park-like setting set back off the highway w/pasture, woods & fenced area for animals, complete with 3 shelters & water.

Garage has studio/guest qrtrs. w/wood stove, plus storage room and shop area. Easy floor plan w/wood stove in the house. Lg. shop w/ green house attached toward the middle of the property. Covered RV parking w/sewer, water & electrical hookups. Excellent well water. Garden space fenced in w/numerous blueberry bushes & fruit trees, complete w/ drip irrigation.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#: 386594 $325,000

1100 S 25th St, Mount Vernon Priced under assessed value, sold "As Is", 4 bed. home w/ 1.75 ba., 1-car garage. Home has been transformed into an energy saving home via Puget Power Package that makes it close to air-tight. Air change twice daily w/ automated system. Flow through ventilation in attic keeps home cooler in the summer & helps prevent mold. Fenced backyard w/ catrun from house to enclosed pen for cats or small dog(s). RV Parking Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#: 362451 $151,000

NHN 163rd St NW, Stanwood Grab a piece of paradise. 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, other recreational lakes, beaches & all the beauty the Pacific NW has to offer, plus shopping and restaurants Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS#: 286593 $99,900

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www.WindermereSkagit.com Windermere Real Estate/ Skagit Valley 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939 869 CARRIAGE CT, SDW $89,000 Immaculate triple wide with 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, den, vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with island & maple cabinets. 10x20 insulated shop with workbench. 55+ community. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #230071

particular assist in the goal to completely offset energy consumption.” Nudura walls are interlocking concrete forms, that are replacing the traditional wood frame method. The system is known to builders as ICFs, or insulated concrete forms.

“Our ICFs consist of pre-assembled panels, each one stacked, reinforced, and then filled with concrete,” Blyth explains. “Once locked together (like Lego) the system creates a solid, monolithic wall reported to be up to nine times stronger, with far more fire protection and with far more sound insulation.”

This feature -- alongside solar generation, geothermal heating and cooling, plus positioning your home to take advantage of natural light -- are just a few of the features already available. More details are available online at www.nudura.com.

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VERY NICE HOME… 3 Br, 2 Ba in excellent condition. Spacious living rm w/gas f/place, updated kitchen w/granite counter tops & stainless appl. Lg fenced back yard. $195,000. #385082 SEDRO-WOOLLEY… ready to build edge of town living w/quick commute to I-5.

Priced for quick sale. $49, 950 #310437 SPECTACULAR VIEWS… of the Bay, Flats & Islands, 1 ac home sites west of Bow. 13.5 ac Community Reserve area, trails,pond & private campfire spot. $269,000. #350631 GREAT OPPORTUNITY… level piece of land in the city, zoned multi-family, 3 one story units can be built. Density for 2 story units. Utilities available. $315,000. #208598 17 ACRES… JUST 6 MILES FROM Mt Vernon w/public water & wonderful valley & mtn views. $269,500. #311102 GREAT BURLINGTON LOCATION… Spacious 3 Br + den. Just 8 yrs old, near new condition. Lg fully fenced lot.$249,500. #309171

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235 W. Rio Vista Avenue, Burlington

EASY LIVING… spacious 1,678 sf single level condo in near new condition & great condition. $149,500. #383755 MOUNT BAKER VIEW… from this wonderful full acre bldg. site. Public water & perk approved. $149,500. #235491 5 ACRES… located just outside city limits near the Eaglemont Golf Course.

Great buy! $129,900. #371195 HUGE VIEW HOME… 12,574 sf home with 6 Br & 6 Baths on 2 ac. W/spectcular views overlooking Big Lake. $985,000. #251689 2 ACRE LOTS… ready for you new home. Each is 2 acres w/nice territorial views & municipal water available. $110,000. #45366 READY IN SEPTEMBER… Legacy Homebuilders now bldg your dream home, 2138sf Rambler w/3 car garage in S. Mt Vernon. $329,500. #366617 PLEASANT RIDGE… 27 acres w/ 380 feet of Riverfront & historic 5 Br home used as a Bed & Breakfast Inn. $845,000. #372578

SKAGIT FLATS… beautiful 1905 farmhouse completely new/upgraded insulation, wiring & roof in 2006. 100% structurally sound. Gorgeous thru-out, secluded w/great views. $595,000. #379991 BORDERING STATE LAND… Lovely 20 ac. Mostly pasture surrounded by forest,north of Burlington, well power & driveway in. $259,500. #336159 RARE CRAFTSMAN HOME… cool 3 Br home with a lot of potential for an upstairs remodel for expansion. $149,000. #383240 ON THE BORDER… between Whatcom & Skagit County, within a mile of freeway l find this 8.8 acres w/water & septic design. $219,500.#310662 83 ACRES… beautiful pasture land, some wooded areas. 3 Br, 2 Ba Mfg home, 2 shops, 7 stall horse barn,hay loft. Great for cattle ranch,equestrian use. $574,900. #284837 SHELTER BAY… very nice one level home priced to sell. Spotless 2 Br, 2 Ba has wood type floors, insert in f/place, new paint & new appliances. $149,950. #382480

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Tod LeHecka 333-1032 Phil Hurtig 770-0787 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Galen Kindred 770-7083 Jeff Ingman 202-2859

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2819 CLUB CT., #117, MV $119,900 A very nice 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo. 1 car attached garage.

HOA dues cover exterior maintenance, water, sewer, garbage & cable. Community amenities include tennis & racquet ball courts & indoor pool. Quiet neighborhood with easy access for commuting. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #301505 1068 SINCLAIR WAY, BRL $139,000 Well maintained 1 level condo located in 55+ “The Cedars”.

User friendly kitchen with island & pantry, window coverings, 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #275510 2631 CLUB CT., #308, MV $149,000 Great location with 1 level condo in Northridge. Home has 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths & many upgrades including newer counters, appliances & floor coverings. Amenities include indoor pool, tennis courts, exercise room & clubhouse. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #361656 334 N. BAKER ST., MV $155,900 Large 1.5 story West Mount Vernon home on nearly ¾ acre lot. Large private back yard, access to Skagit River for fishing, garden space, outbuildings & shop space all in a quiet neighborhood setting. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #356433 1501 MEADOW LARK LN, MV $209,950 Classic rambler in a quiet neighborhood. This 70’s style home has a spacious living room & a comfortable family room each with a fireplace. Private backyard & patio. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Newer roof & attached garage with storage. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #229760 39541 BAKER LAKE RD., CNC $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 455 KLICKITAT, LAC $235,000 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 7703076. #29136416 1015 N. 15TH ST., MV $239,900 Mid-century modern! Well-designed home on large in-city lot.

5 bedrooms on two levels for 2650 SF. Beautifully landscaped 1/3 acre, covered patio & detached shop. A quiet location with a very private yard. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #355601 10943 MARY LN, BRL $348,000 Lovely 1 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths & nearly 2100 SF, large master suite, kitchen with eating bar & pantry. 2 car garage, 2 storage sheds & heated 24x48 shop/garage. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #243332

175 VISTA DEL MAR, CAMANO ISLAND $379,900 Stunning panoramic views of Saratoga Passage & Utsalady Bay. 3200+ sq. ft. home with main floor living, 3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths & 1500 SF daylight basement. Call Cindy Sullivan at 941-9443. #372974 6792 F & S GRADE RD., SDW $399,900 Car Collector’s Dream: garage space for 12 cars! Approx. 2238 SF, 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Pond, 6+ acres, lower property w/ approx. 740’of Samish River frontage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #90077 12690 WAYWARD WAY, CL $399,900 Very nice, large 3600+ SF, 4 bedroom home on 1 acre. Dining, living, family, rec/bonus & media rooms. Enjoy the sunset & lake view. 30x40 two bay shop. More photos & info. at skagitvalleyhomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #347053 15002 CHANNEL LN, LAC $415,000 Waterfront home at a great price. 1-story home with wonderful floor plan with spacious rooms & spectacular water views.

Large level lot, 2 car garage. Close to LaConner. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #249568 17999 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., MV $449,000 Adorable updated 2 bedroom home LIKE NEW, beautiful hickory cabinets, fireplace, tankless hot water, 1.75 baths.

Front deck to enjoy gorgeous lake & mountain views. 100’ of no bank waterfront. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791 or Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #317967 4220 MONTGOMERY PL, MV $469,900 Beautiful custom residence in Park Crest. Approx. 3218 sq.ft., on over 1/3 acre. 5 bedrooms, 3.75 baths. Full attached 1 bed/1.5 bath MIL with garage & private entry. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #363599 17311 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., BIG LAKE $575,000 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 1045 BLACKBERRY LN., CAMANO ISLAND $699,000 2430 SF waterfront home. Large lot located at dead end with outstanding views of the Olympics, Mt. Baker & Sunsets. 70’ of waterfront. New metal roof, trex decking. Call Traci Gilbertson at 333-3479. #164059

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Endless Vacation Before buying a second home in a favorite vacation destination, consider these important questions

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his summer, thousands of people will fall in love, and some will be tempted to make a serious commitment: buying a vacation home.

“People come, maybe rent a home, and start to really love the lifestyle,” explains Melinda Chapin, a Cape Cod, Mass., real estate agent with Sotheby’s International Realty.

Passion for a place is what pushes people to buy a vacation home, adds Christine Karpinski, author of “How To Rent Vacation Properties By Owner” (Kinney Pollack Press, 2004) and a website of the same name.

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Karpinski says. “You should buy with the intention of enjoying the home, and maybe renting when not using it,” she says. “You shouldn’t think, ‘Well, I’ll just flip this later if I don’t like it.’”

It’s a mistake to consider a second home as an investment, like a stock or bond, says Michael Sklarz, owner of Collateral Analytics, a Honolulu firm that runs the website Homepricetrends.com. Since the battered housing market is still struggling to recover, anyone buying a home – a primary residence or a second home – should expect to own for at least a few years, to avoid selling at a loss.

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It’s especially important to be happy with a second home for an extended period, Sklarz says, because boom and bust trends are more pronounced in vacation locales.

Here, some questions to ponder if you’re thinking of turning this passion into something more permanent: What’s the easy life like?

When broker Jerry Grodesky shows clients vacation homes, the search often takes unusual turns, as clients determine if the location is perfect for them. “We’ve sat out in a field at night to see how bright the stars are, or how bad the bugs are,” says Grodesky, of Farm and Lake Real Estate in Buckley, Ill. Renting for several weeks, perhaps over a few seasons, can sharpen the view of the vacation lifestyle. When renting, ask yourself how much you’d enjoy traveling to the location frequently, and observe as much as possible about the lifestyle.

Sometimes, unpleasant surprises can arise “no matter how much research you do,” warns Gail Lyons, an agent with Boulder (Colo.) Real Estate Services. She had a condo in Tucson, Ariz., but sold it “because the owner above us had a big dog we could hear at night,” a dealbreaker that would have been difficult to predict.

Did you count all costs?

Mortgage lenders require at least a 20 percent down payment for a vacation home, and the mortgage, property taxes and monthly insurance bill, along with a borrower’s other recurring monthly debts, shouldn’t exceed 36 percent of pre-tax monthly income, says Megan Greuling, spokesperson for LendingTree.com.

Those rules are stricter than a mortgage on a primary residence. The tight standards make sense, experts say, because unexpected costs (like assessments to remedy beach erosion or big grocery bills from feeding guests) are bound to creep up.

Can you mix business with pleasure?

If buyers want to rent the home when they’re not using it, they should consider that at the outset. “Let’s say you like two different properties.

Take the one that would appeal more to renters,” Karpinski suggests.

Lyons, who holds a Resort and Second Home Property Specialist credential from the National Association of Realtors, says that an experienced agent should be able to help buyers discern the rental demand for properties. Ideally, the real estate agent will be happy to answer questions about maintenance help or other issues, even after the purchase is completed, Lyons says.

Indeed, it’s impossible to anticipate exactly what life will be like as a vacation-home owner or landlord. That’s why buyers would do well to look inward, deciding whether their passion for the place will carry through the years. goskagit.com/reweekly

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Nicely updated 1-story MV hilltop home! Formal living room; family room w/freestanding stove & access to the deck; formal dining area; master bedroom w/walk-in closet & 他 bath.

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Nearly a 1/3 acre lot; newer deck. MLS# 382630 Call Bill & Jannette Krieger, (360)421-4446 Windermere Real Estate/ Skagit Valley

Stunning views from this spacious home! 3200+sq. ft. with main floor living & decks off dining, master bedroom & rec room.

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Waterfront retreat with dock & picnic cabana & fire pit! 46' no bank shore on Reed Lake. 3 bdrms, 1.75 ba, wood stove & electric heat. Deck, RV garage & 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 Windermere Real Estate/ Skagit Valley

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For sale: Concrete, WA. 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, 1708 sf. built in 2004 on 5 plus acre rambler w/open floor plan,free standing propane stove, cermice tile entry, oak cabinets w/center island, dinning area, utility-pantry combo, cedar deck w/sunsetter awning, skagit river access, would make good horse property, possible owner financing-trade, $182,000.00. Call Dann 360-770-2840 e-mail crouchdann@yahoo.com

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1905 SPARRS LANE, BURLINGTON $182,000 USDA Ready! This is a must see in side. The home has the interior updated with newer appliances, hardwood floors, new carpet, fixtures, vinyl windows, den & family room plus 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, brick fireplace, fenced yard with garden area and large deck near Hot tub which stays, new exterior paint approx 2 years ago. Large gate for access to yard on cul de sac. The seller is a real estate broker with the State JoAnn Boudreau of Washington. MLS#379884 360-391-0746

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2721 FIRWOOD LANE #128, MOUNT VERNON

Extended Guest? Need more living space? The detached 30x50 2 story shop offers plenty of work space and two to three seperate living quarters. Bldg also has attached carport for RV. Affordable country living yet only minutes to town. This unique farmhouse has had many upgrades including oak kitchen cabinets and tile counter tops. The 2nd floor master bedroom has loads of storage and a separate bonus room for office/den/hobbies. Donna Kurras This property is a rare find!! MLS#286030 360-770-7596

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28260 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON $1,500mo.

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BUY LIKE RENT! Quiet Oasis close to town yet private. Grab your canning jars! Park like setting with 10 varieties of apples,4 kinds of cherries;3 plum trees & kiwi. Herb garden space. RV Parking. MLS#207773

421 N BARKER ST, MOUNT VERNON $149,900 Four bedroom home on a partially fenced large lot located close to everything. The home has hardwood floors in the bedrooms and hardwood floors under the wall-to-wall carpet. Large Oregon Rose stone fireplace, lots of built-ins, and a new roof. The home is very light and airy. There is 1,158 unfinished square feet in the basement. There is also a separate canning storage room in the basement, which could be a wine cellar or just extra storage. There is a basketball Suzanne Jenkins hoop on a cement pad. MLS# 376748 360-941-2983

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2905 TIMOTHY PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

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Just across the Street from Bakerview Park. All appliances are on site, including washer and dryer. The home boasts brand new carpet and paint in all 3 bedrooms, living, dining and bonus room .

Master has a full size bath. The other 2 bedrooms and 2nd bath are located at the opposite end of home from the master. Move-in ready with a Sandy Everett fenced yard and off-street parking. MLS#362042 360-202-3706

23191 STATE ROUTE 9, MOUNT VERNON $489,000 46737 BAKER LP, CONCRETE

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This huge, modern, remodeled triple-wide is located on a private .89 acre cleared lot, backed by trees. New floor coverings & paint are found throughout. The ground area around the home has been freshly graveled & a new deck & porch will be finished soon.

The 25’X17” living room complements the 4 spacious BR & 2 full BA. The kitchen boasts newer appliances, tiled counter tops, an eating area & skylight. Bonus Rm off kitchen. $45 app Sandy Everett fee per adult applicant 18 & over. MLS#377911 360-202-3706

Seller pays $5,000 for new carpeting!

Spacious slate entry; step down into living room with large window views of treed, cyclone fenced yard with generous sized decking, formal dining room, kitchen with lots of cabinets, generous sized laundry/sewing room. MLS#362070

102 N 38TH PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

12334 EAST LAKE DR, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $1,800mo.

$189,500

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Trade for home in town. Dock and boat launch. 75 feet of Lake McMurray waterfront.

726 sq.ft. garage and lots of parking. Text T156296 to 85377 or scan QR Code (sign) to view details on smart phone. MLS#236420

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Enjoy eagle watching and outstanding Mount Baker & Skagit River views from your living area and attached deck. Quality, newer floor coverings & open kitchen/living area with a cozy wood stove, make this a perfect year-around retreat. All appliances stay and a propane hook-up is existing. The separate cabin is plumbed and wired. Like the main home, it has electric heat & a wood stove for cooler nights.

Plenty of parking & a great yard completes Sandy Everett your private “corner of Paradise.” MLS#347825 360-202-3706 MEET THE TEAM!

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Estate Sale. Breakfast bar and country kitchen with masonry fireplace. Generous sized rooms and 525 square foot double garage. Lovely, tiered yard with garden space and fruit trees. Nicely private yard, with over 1/4 acre. MLS#307231

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3 BDRM, large waterfront home on 1.54 park-like acres on Clear Lake w/approx. 180’ of waterfront w/southern exposure.

Large dock for fishing or mooring your boat. Expansive deck overlooking Lake. Home has large slate fireplace w/wood insert & a new roof. Rent is $1,800 a month with a 1 year lease required. $1,800 damage deposit required. A credit application WHO WE ARE… & background check is required for each person Skagit Tradition Realty, a family owned and operated real estate firm, has been serving the Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties over 18 years of age. The credit application fee is Suzanne Jenkins for more than 70 years. We are a full service real estate office highly proficient in a variety of fields, which include residential, $45.00. MLS#388068 360-941-2983 commercial, property management, international transactions, first time home buyers and other real estate investments.

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