Real Estate Weekly | January 6, 2012

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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE: ‘FLIP MEN’ PAGE 3

INVESTING: MARKETS LURING LANDLORDS PAGE 4

AGENT AWARENESS 102 N 38TH PLACE, MOUNT VERNON Skagit Tradition Realty 3780 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-424-0300 Agent: Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

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Lovely home in lovely location. Mount Vernon hill home on large, private lot featuring 3 bedrooms, spacious living room, large dining room, breakfast bar, lots of real wood cabinets, huge pantry, masonry fireplace, and generous sized double garage. MLS#307231

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FEATURED ARTICLE: ‘FLIP MEN’. Spike TV’s foreclosure-focused real estate team have done it all in the name of making properties profitable. Spike TV’s reality program “Flip Men” follows real estate pros Mike Baird and Doug Clark as they rush to swipe up foreclosure properties, fix them up and turn (cont. on pg. 3)

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Celebrity Real Estate - ‘Flip Men’

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Investing - Markets Luring Landlords

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Agent Awareness

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Q & A: Ask Our Broker

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Classifieds

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‘Flip Men’

Spike TV’s foreclosure-focused real estate team have done it all in the name of making properties profitable.

By Lisa Iannucci CTW FEATURES

Spike TV’s reality program “Flip Men” follows real estate pros Mike Baird and Doug Clark as they rush to swipe up foreclosure properties, fix them up and turn them around into profitable sales as quickly as possible.

Given the glut of foreclosure inventory available today, it goes without saying that the pair has seen it all when purchasing foreclosures.

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and thousands of flies I was sick to my stomach,” says Baird, a licensed real estate agent who has bought and sold more than 500 investment properties.

While most people would run away from such an encounter, Baird and Clark bought the home for $1 more than its opening bid. “Someone asked me what I was going to do with the house, and I simply said I’m going to clean it up and sell it,” Baird says.

It’s nothing new for these Utah-based real estate investors, who have made a living turning foreclosed properties into profit. In addition to Baird’s success,

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Markets Luring Landlords Rental demand for singlefamily homes is high, but there’s plenty for owners to learn before they can profit.

By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW FEATURES

Optimistic investors are drawn to silver linings. With the outlook for home sales still dark, investors - as well as frustrated home sellers - are focusing on a bright spot: more demand to rent single-family homes. Indeed, market forecaster Local Market Monitor and cash homebuyer HomeVestors of America recently listed metro areas that are rental “sweet spots” where rental charges for are rising even as home prices fall. But not every property will bring landlords a profit.

Even in those “sweet” rental areas, like Grand Rapids, Mich., Rochester, N.Y., and Houston, “you can make bad

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investments,” notes Ingo Winzer, real estate analyst and founder of Local Market Monitor. Like buyers, renters want homes in neighborhoods with good schools and near vibrant downtowns, says Jim McClelland, president of Tinley Park, Ill.-based MACK Companies, which rents single family homes.

Moreover, areas where home prices have sunk especially low, such as Detroit and Las Vegas, may have cheap properties that attract investors, but their weak labor markets translate into low rental demands.

If there’s one lesson this painful economy has taught, it’s that there’s no sure thing. Even desperate home sellers who look to rent temporarily to cover heavy mortgage bills should examine the strategy. Here, experts advise how to examine this bright

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spot without blinders on: Squeeze Play Lots more investors are buying single-family homes to rent out, but ordinary owners are reluctant to leave their home and let tenants move in, notes Tony Geraci, broker-owner of Century 21 HomeStar, Cleveland.

“If someone just want to downsize or get another home, they are not looking to rent,” he says. Rather, “it’s the people who have to move” and seek renters to relieve the pressure of paying for two residence.

It’s wise for homeowners to rent reluctantly, says Carol Friedhoff, a financial planner in Dublin, Ohio. For one thing, you may miss a buyer while the home is being leased.

Moreover, “tenants may not care for the home, and when it is time to put it on the market, they may not be cooperative,” Friedhoff says.

It may be impossible for some owners to rent if their homeowner’s association forbids it, adds Geraci. And, owners of single-family homes may be required to register their intent to rent with their municipality, which may then inspect the property for health and safety, and you’ll also have to upgrade your homeowner’s insurance, he adds.

Professional Help

Although sellers are motivated by a cash squeeze to rent, they should sacrifice part of their rental income to a management association, says Geraci. “There are lots of people looking to rent, some might have bad credit because of a single issue like a medical problem and will be good tenants,” he says.

For a set fee, many rental management companies will find a tenant and help owners screen creditworthiness, says Jim Evans, president of the Institute of Real Estate Management. Such management companies also offer a variety of services like dealing with tenant questions and collecting rents.

The market for potential tenants and the probable rental income can be difficult for ordinary owners to discern.

Management companies can provide advice.

Not Just a Quick Buck Just as only certain sellers should turn to renting, individual investors should be very careful about putting their savings into buying rental property, cautions Steven Weydert, an Irvine, Calif., financial planner.

“The best candidates for real estate investment are already on solid financial footing, are looking to diversify, can afford to take on the additional risk and potential increased return of a concentrated position - which is what real estate is, “ Weydert explains.

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Home is where the vote is

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Percentage of respondents who listed housing as the issue that would have the greatest impact on their vote in 2012. FYI: Jobs/unemployment led the way with 54 percent.

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Agent Awareness

A house hunt can be fun, but it also can be stressful, which is why it’s vital to enlist a pro to guide the way.

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ith super-low mortgage rates and an abundance of steals in the home market, even the most entrenched renters may be feeling the urge to finally become a homeowner.

Unfortunately, finding that dream home - and then navigating the purchase process - can leave anyone with a new-homebuyer headache.

Picking the right agent can make all the difference in feeling calm and

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confident throughout the homehunting journey.

Hire Some Help There are many benefits to enlisting an expert. Realtors - agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors and adhere to its Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice - are versed in which homes are a good value in the current market, what locations are most desirable, and how real estate

laws and contracts work. “If a buyer doesn’t have extensive knowledge of all the aspects of a real estate transaction - such as negotiating price terms and conditions of purchase - they can easily be taken advantage of,” says Mark Minnis, a broker/owner and buyer’s agent with InSight Real Estate in Portland, Ore. “But a Realtor is obligated by law to protect your interests.”

Retaining an agent usually requires

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no out-of-pocket expense on the part of the buyer, adds Brady Moore, a Dallas-based Realtor with Dave Perry-Miller and Associates. An agent’s commission will depend upon the listing and the contract.

To find a licensed agent, your best bet is to start with referrals from friends or family, says Minnis, especially if they are located where you are looking. If new to a city, use the “Find a REALTOR” function at Realtor.org. Sometimes new buyers are tempted to call the listing agents for properties they like, but be cautious. Working with an agent who represents the seller may not be in your best interest as a buyer.

Consider finding a buyer’s agent and have that person help you find properties, Moore says.

Make Sure You Mesh To ensure this process goes smoothly, the experts agree that it’s important to find someone who is a good personality fit. “Buying a house is probably the biggest financial transaction most people will make in their lives,” says Moore. “You should do it with someone you can trust [and] enjoy spending time with.”

A good way to find that out is by interviewing potential agents in person. Ask about their areas of expertise, the neighborhoods in

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Keep in mind that some agents may require you to sign an exclusive-representation agreement, says Moore, the details of which can vary. In addition to reading over the contract yourself, have a friend who understands real estate read it over.

Know that a good agent will work hard to meet your needs. They won’t get paid until the sale, so when they see you are committed, they know they can dedicate their effort to helping you find your dream home.

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RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME This time, it’s going to be different. A brand new year, brimming with possibilities, and you’ve resolved to move through your house like a whirling tornado of can-do, fixing and painting and organizing. This year, nothing will stop you.

Welcome to your home improvement New Year’s Resolutions!

1. Lose weight (cut energy use) 2. Quit smoking (purify indoor air) 3. Get out of debt (budget for improvements) 4. Learn something new (educate yourself on home finances) 5. Get organized (de-clutter) 6. Volunteer (support your community) 7. Drink less (curb home water use) 8. Spend more time with the family (share home improvement projects) 9. Get fit (exercise your DIY skills) 10. Be less stressed (use maintenance-free materials)

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Clark’s Equity Capital Group and Clark Venture Capital have purchased nearly $50 million in property. The pair acquires most homes sight unseen, and they never know what’s behind that door. In one episode, the home was previously used as a meth lab; in another, they found squatters living in a home littered with sexual paraphernalia.

Typically the homes are abandoned, but some have included squatters, gang members, dead animals and more. Back at the home that needed ground beef removal, the men are armed in hazmat suits and, with the help of a 30-yard dumpster, they removed the meat and cleaned out the house. “The smell was so bad that the police showed up and made me guarantee that I would remove it by 5pm because it was so hazardous for the community.”

After cleanup, the duo made a $17,000 profit on selling the home.

The men agree that the goal of a successful foreclosure purchase is to make sure you do not get emotional about the sale. “We buy foreclosures because they are the lowest price, and you can instantly buy three or four products in one day,” says Clark. “Otherwise you become emotional about one house that’s taking a really long time to buy.”

That’s also hard to do when every home comes with a story. The pair recognized this and started telling their stories about the homes on video and putting them on YouTube.

Clark remembers one purchase where they found that the previous owner had built a shrine to himself.

“There were thumbnail prints and within any five-inch section of wall, there was a picture of himself,” says Clark. “He traveled the world and would put his picture on thousands of postcards. We don’t get to meet these people, but we feel like detectives seeing how people lived.”

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That’s when they were discovered and given their own show. On the first season, the cheapest house they purchased was for $39,000 and the most expensive was $1.6 million, with 14,000 square feet, two theaters and a gunroom. “We put $220,000 into improvements,” says Baird. “It also shows that this isn’t just a low income problem, everybody is being affected by this.

The economy questions the value of our home, job and relationships. Finding the greater purpose in the monetary value is the key to our success. We’re trying to restore pride of ownership in the neighborhood.”

“We see as many as we can, but we avoid things to, such as weird looking homes or busy streets,” says Clark.

“Inside the home, we don’t have any idea what it looks like until we buy it, but we ask ourselves if we would be proud to raise our children there and if they took care of it.”

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Q&A

How did our loan get there?

QUESTION:

We are being foreclosed but wonder how this is possible. Our mortgage was with Lender A, then with Lender B and then onto Lenders C and D. We have no agreement with Lender D, so how can they foreclose? Isn’t this an example of robo-signing, and if so what we can we do about it?

ANSWER:

To homeowners a mortgage is a debt, but to lenders a mortgage is an asset that can be bought and sold. In your case the

loan was originated by the first lender - A - and then sold to Lender B. Lender B sold it to Lender C. Lender C itself was sold to Lender D, and along with branches and vaults Lender D then obtained your mortgage - and many others - when it bought Lender C. Robo-signing is different. In a foreclosure, where court approval is required, a representative of the lender signs an affidavit swearing to the court that the lender owns the loan and that the borrower has not made payments.

With robo-signing, the affidavit is signed by someone who does not actually know anything about loan ownership or repayments - they are simply clerks signing documents, sometimes hundreds or even thousands per day.

When you obtained your mortgage you

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agreed that it could be sold and re-sold that was part of the vast pile of paperwork you found at closing. There are, however, rules that impact mortgage sales and protect borrowers. For instance, the new lender cannot change the terms of your loan and if the payment address is moved you must receive notice and adequate time to make the change so your credit standing is not unfairly damaged.

If you believe the foreclosure claim is wrong then you must get a local attorney to fight the lender in court. An attorney will look into the issue of whether the lender has its paperwork right and also if there’s an alternative available, such as a loan modification.

Now could be the time to sell a new home and earn a slice of the real estate pie.

Record-low interest rates and record-low housing prices are renewing interest in the floundering housing market for many people.

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Professional, medical, dental office space for lease or sale, 1500 sq. ft., near Island Hospital in Ancortes. (360) 293-6998

Condo warehouse space.

18'x60'. All amenities. Security. Call Rick, 360-3197359

1 acre wooded lot Ready to build. Well water.

12 miles East of I-5 near Lyman, Skagit County. Protective covenants. Come look. 360-826-3389 for appointment. $74,500. Terms if qualified.

THREE 1 ACRE LOTS NEAR LYMAN. 12 miles east of I-5. Secluded – surrounded by wildlife areas. Ready to build. View is sensational.

The value is in the view – come look. Make an offer – Terms available. No worry of flooding.

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COMMERCIAL LOCATION 1200 Riverside Dr, M.V. Paved 21,780.00 square feet sales lot with lights, signs and ready to go on busy Riverside DR. Over 2000 sq. ft. building with offices, shop, lobby area, bathroom, and attic storage area. Large shop door with garage door opener. Upstairs office has view of entire sale lot Land Use (550) RETAIL/AUTO/ TIRES/MARINECRAFT/AIRCRAFT & ACCESS. Neighborhood (6R9) AUTO SALES/ SERVICE FACILITIES. Contact: Terry Minor Email: terrycm@isomedia.com Phone: 360-428-5040 Website with photos : http://cmrvs.com/cmsale Reduced Price! $319,000

HOME FOR SALE 29,900 This is a spacious 1800 square foot manufactured home in a quiet community. It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, it has a formal dining room, two living rooms, a wood stove and vaulted ceilings with skylights. It has a storage shed too. With qualified Bank loan the monthly payment is $750, this includes the mortgage, space rent, garbage & sewer.

The community is also pet friendly. This is an all age park. 600 N Reed st #50. Call 360-333-3110

3 bdrm in Concrete, regular size lot, fully fenced yard, storage shed, no flood zone, $29,000. Sold as is. 360-420-7220

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3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, open floor plan, large bedrooms, storage shed, newer roof and furnace. Many upgrades. $19,650. 360-319-4274

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AMERICAN DREAM REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. Charming One-Level Condo! #291911 • $138,500

Great Sedro-Woolley Home #272824 • $209,000

Very well maintained, unit is within walking distance to the club house in The Cedars 55 and older community. Nice kitchen with upgraded oak cabinets and all appliances are included. Nice Murphy bed makes the 2nd bedroom a great den or office as well! Garage has built in storage, great price for this nice unit!

3 bedroom 2 bath home in Sedro-Woolley and huge lot.

This home features tile roof, vinyl siding, huge detached 2 car garage w/shop & storage, covered patio fireplace, RV parking & much more. Don’t miss this great home!

Above Big Lake

#306790 • $299,999

For Sale & Priced to Sell! #293225 • $239,000

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Desirable in Mount Vernon #260764 • $259,950

Desirable location in West Mount Vernon flats, this well-maintained one-owner rambler w/open floor plan offers tons of natural light, mud room w/laundry tub, free-standing natural gas fireplace and new vinyl/carpet throughout. Large corner lot has a fully fenced back yard for privacy, large detached garage/ shop and 2-car carport w/ample RV storage. Feel like you’re out in the country but only minutes from town.

For Lease - Light Industrial #306798 • $279,999

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This wonderfully finished 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home is set on a quiet cul-de-sac in Mount Vernon. This 6 year old home features an open floor plan, private setting, detached garage w/covered breezeway, many upgrades throughout. Large open kitchen has ample custom detailed oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances and corian counter tops.

This 2640 sqft 4 bedroom 2 bath 2004 home sits on a private gated 10 acres parcel above Big Lake and is ready for new owners! Home features open floor plan with 2 way fireplace, huge dining room, big kitchen and enormous two room master suite with walk in closet and bath featuring soaking tub, double sinks and separate shower. 3 separate large bedrooms and bath are located on the opposite side of the home.

Here is your chance to customize this 3 bedroom 2 bath new Birdsview home set on a quiet acre at the end of the street. Flooring and fixtures are all that is left to complete this 2370 square foot rambler, act now and pick your own for the builder to complete for you.

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$175,000

MLS#302825

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• Private 40 acres • Survey done • Lots of trees • Close to rec areas

SUNDAY 12-3

$224,000

MLS#231407

17094 Blodgett Rd, Mt Vernon 1529 E. Division St, Mt Vernon

• Tri-plex • Great rental history • Off street parking • Several updates

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$98,000

MLS#277466 MLS#302832 $270,000 • 3+ bedrooms • Gourmet kitchen

• 2 bdrm condo • Centrally located • SS appls • Cherry finish cabinets

$215,000

• Formal dining • Bonus room

MLS#193527

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

$399,500

$748,900 MLS#250365 MLS#205308 • Private air strip • 38 acres

• 25 acres • Barns & shop • Fenced • 2700+ sf home • Lg shop/barn pasture • Beautiful 3 bdrm home

SOLD

$215,900

• Great location • Lovely kitchen • Large den • Breakfast nook

$84,500

MLS#263778

• 2 bdrm condo • Move in ready • Spotless • 2 ½ baths Anita Kohl 961-7795 Cleaver Sanders 941-3482 Dawn Hardman 540-0058 DJ Jacobs 941-5279 Duane Gish 770-9299 Dominic Pettruzzelli 333-5210

REAL ESTATE CLASSES $229,900 MLS#281025 STARTING NOW! bdrm rambler • Large shop CALL SCOTT 360-540-2121 •• 3Convenient location • Peaceful

George Herner 840-3743 Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Jared Storrs 853-6895 Karl Morse 395-5405 Lorie Groth 425-422-7145 Margie Ernst 708-3198

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

www.WindermereSkagit.com Windermere Real Estate/ Skagit Valley 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939 2610 E. SECTION ST., #106, MV $39,500 Gated serene retirement community with lovely 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home. Spacious floor plan with carport & storage shed plus nice patio & private park-like back yard. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #299022

503 BELLA STREET, HAMILTON $125,000 Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1296 SF manufactured home on 1/3 of an acre in Hamilton. Large 2 bay garage/shop. More info. & photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #303530 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 1225-1227 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BRL $169,900 EACH Offered as a duplex at $339,800 or individual Townhouse units for $169,900. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gas fireplaces, 2 car garages. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #171607 304 W. STATE ST., SDW $199,500 REDUCED!! Lovely updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, large eating kitchen & bar. Fully fenced, low maintenance yard.

Attached 2 car garage. Close to town. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #149139 1110 3RD ST., SDW $229,000 Lovely 2 story home with 2350 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths & den, large master & living room. Home with character, upgrades of Brazilian Cherry floors, light fixtures & front door.

Charming separate mother-in-law studio. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #273557 2010 SANDALWOOD, MV $230,000 Great rental history duplex sits on large lot. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer, fireplace & 1-car garage.

Lower unit A with a partially fenced yard. Call Sherry Johansen at 708-3636. #60925 61 ALGER CCC RD, SDW $247,000 Fabulous 2005 manufactured home on 5 acres. Large 2 car garage/shop & greenhouse. Great place to enjoy peace & quiet & watch wildlife. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075. #138104 3319 E. SECTION ST., MV $284,990 Charming front porch & a great floor plan that includes a master suite on the main floor plus a big bonus room upstairs & 3 more ample bedrooms. Nice sunny location! Call Robin Luif 420-2026. #271177 3905 DOGWOOD PL, MV $285,000 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & approx. 2344 SF located in Eaglemont.

Kitchen opens to dinning & family area. Master on main, upstairs bonus room, large deck & 3 car garage. Call Sherry Johansen at 708-3636. #171430 3710 BROADWAY ST., MV $289,900 Nice hilltop home on just over 2/3 acre. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2345 sq.ft. family & bonus room & 3 car garage. Sunny fenced back yard & 1/3 acre of private evergreen filled woods. More info & photos at skagitvalleyhomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #277733

535 STATE ST, SDW $299,900 Great investment opportunity. 2 separate parcels, one with duplex unit & the other offering 3 stand-alone 1 bed/1 bath homes. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #174821 2417 CROSBY DR., MV $339,950 Classic 1969 custom home by “Master Builder” Len Holmgren.

Gorgeous living/dining combo with rock fireplace & hardwood floors. Valley views. 5 bedrooms & 4,000+ SF. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #218717 8112 EMMANUEL LN, CON $378,500 2 story home on 5 acres of pasture with spectacular mountain views. 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Attached 2 car garage & 36x36 shop/barn with 10x14 & 8x7 doors. Call Alice Hanson at 7708791. #107634 16663 BEAVER MARSH RD., MV $399,950 Updated home offering views of Mt. Baker & surrounding farm land. 2.7 fenced acres, barn, 4 bay garage & shop. Hot tub & in-ground, glass enclosed swimming pool. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #166950 1301 ALPINE VIEW DR., MV $429,000 Beautiful Eaglemont home on the 12th green offers: 4 bedrooms, 2629 SF, 3 car garage & main floor master. Brazilian Labradorite stone c’tops & all new hardwood. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #269149

14307 ROADRUNNER LN, BRL $485,000 Beautiful 1-level home on 1 acre in Bay Meadows. A great floor plan with a grand entrance, high ceilings & upper-end finishes throughout. More info. & photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. #304877 6792 F & S GRADE RD., SDW $485,900 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 17361 OLYMPIC PL., MV $488,000 Top of Skyridge adjoining Little Mountain Park, this 4040 sq ft view home features gourmet kitchen w/granite counters & cherry cabinets. Puget Sound & mountain views. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #244273 3416 LINDSAY PLACE, MV $499,000 Custom Craftsman home. 4000+ sq.ft., with gorgeous master suite & huge kitchen with granite. Outdoor living area on covered deck. Huge finished shop in basement. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #28602 17311 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., BIG LAKE $619,900 WATERFRONT ESTATE with 1+ acre on Big Lake. Full view of the lake, 3 RV pads with hook-ups. 3 stall dressing building.

2 decks & 2 docks. 1400+ SF with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #112580

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