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DECOR & DECORATING: EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH COLOR PAGE 3

4 TIPS FOR CHOOSING GRASS VARIETIES PAGE 4-5

FINANCES HOME ECONOMICS FOR RETIREMENT PAGE 6-7

CAMPBELL LAKE WATERFRONT ESTATE John L. Scott Real Estate 3201 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221

Allen Workman Managing Broker (360) 770-4948

$3,877,000

BRASH AND BOLD This home and property is built for the true outdoor and recreation enthusiast. Remarkable home featuring 7 bedrooms, 8 baths in 7,300 sq. ft. Pool, Trophy room, Sport field, Tennis Court, Helipad and much more. All this situated on 9 acres with 440’ of Campbell Lake Frontage. The home features a grand scale with vaulted ceilings, immense skylights, outdoor patios with fireplaces, gated entry, abundant parking, 5 car garage plus immense storage for cars, boat, RV and more. MLS#379105 www.johnlscott.com/47713

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HOME ECONOMICS FOR RETIREMENT. Boomers are spending more on housing than the generations before them. What that means for your retirement plan. What’s your vision of a good retirement? For many, it’s not too different from what they have today – living in the same place but with more time to (cont. on pg. 6)

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TABLE of CONTENTS Decor & Decorating: Express Yourself with Color

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4 tips for choosing grass varieties

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Finances: Home Economics for Retirement Pg. 6-7 Moving: Save, Toss or Store

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Q&A: Ask our broker

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Classifieds

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Remarkable 1 acre building site w/ southern views. Strong producing well is in, septic, soil work and design complete. Power and phone on lot. Building permit for a new manufactured home is complete or modify for a stick built home. MLS#359475 Call Ron, 333-1045

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$343,000

Desirable open concept living on 1.38 acres. Main floor master & bedrooms. Large finished daylight basement w/ kitchenette & 3/4 bath. Skylit kitchen includes pantry. Spacious office off living room. Vaulted ceilings & surround sound. 3-car garage w/ground to build shop. MLS#195914 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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$198,000

Lovely 2453 sq. ft. 3bd/2 bath home. Detached double car garage. Master bed has a bath. Enjoy all the amenities Shelter Bay has to offer such as golf, marina, swimming pools. MLS#268010 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Burlington Bow

$399,950

Rare opportunity to own a waterfront home on Samish Island. 85 feet of South-facing waterfront. Restored to better than new. 3 bd/1.5 bath. Huge separate shop for toy collections/hobbies. Priced to sell quickly. MLS#353187 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Desirable location. Beautiful Fidalgo Bay land is waiting for you to build your dream home on. 1.042 acre lot has outstanding 180 degree panoramic views of the Sound and Cascade Range. Gas, electricity and water available in the street. MLS#369140 Call Pete, 708-6500

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Prime location near Samish Island and Edison. Approximately 35 acres of agricultural land. Great location w/easy access to I-5. Call for more details. MLS#378262 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Very quiet street. Quality custom home features open floor plan w/ quality gourmet kitchen. Large master suite w/ jetted tub and shower. All high-end stainless kitchen appliances. Low maintenance landscaped yard and private patio. MLS#357745 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Stunning home with spectacular view! This 3600 sq. ft. home has 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. Open floor plan. 2 fireplaces. Custom built with attention to details. Perched on top of Burlington Hill with panoramic views of the Valley. Professionally landscaped. Lifetime tile roof and stucco exterior. MLS#330503 Call Debbie, 708-8780

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Mount Vernon

$435,000

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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$475,000

Over 3,500 sq.ft. on 1 acre lot. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 bonus rooms. Hardwood and tile flooring. Heat pump, security system. Fully finished 36’ x 40’ insulated shop. Easy freeway access. MLS#318362 Call Jim, 708-1681

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22058 MOUNT VERNON BIG LAKE ROAD, MV $329,000 1405/1407 S. 3RD ST, MV $149,950 Great 2.4 acre property with 3 bedroom rambler & big shop. Nice duplex in historic location. Great rental history. Recently Master suite with step-in shower. 1152 SF shop with 3 bay remodeled. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, gas heat & its own laun- doors. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #355635 dry facilities, making this a very attractive rental to perspective tenants. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #342302 809 S. 18TH ST., MV $202,000 Classic Mount Vernon Hill rambler on corner lot. 2100 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 2.25 baths. Great bones & street appeal. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #342001 1220 E. SKAGIT ST, MV $205,000 Vintage Hillcrest 3 bedroom home, remodeled kitchen & $329,900 bath. All newer systems. Charm abounds with wood floors & 15757 BOW HILL RD, BOW large picture windows. 2 car garage. Close to Hillcrest Park! Nice Bow home & outbuildings on 2.51 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2118 SF. Barn, garage/shop, greenhouse, great Call Cindy Sullivan at 941-9443. #318417 20383 ERIC ST., MV $215,000 property for horses/crops with view of Blanchard Mtn. More Spacious 2231 sq.ft. rambler on almost 1/2 acre in quiet south photos & info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette MV neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Kitchen with island. Krieger at 421-4446. #369342 $374,900 Double sided fireplace. Big fenced yard. Call Megan O’Bryan 14836 AVON ALLEN RD., MV Beautiful Turn-of-the-Century home with barn & granary, surat 708-5817. #17444 17970 PAMELA ST., MV $219,500 rounded by the bountiful Skagit farmlands. Over 2900 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 1/5 baths on 1.2 acres. Call Elizabeth Miller at Immaculate & charming home in South MV country setting on 1+ acre with detached 2 car garage. Home has 3 bedrooms 420-3607. #316903

Are you courageous when it comes to decorating your home? Many of us would like to be as creative as possible but need guidance to venture out from the neutrals -- and into something more powerfully beautiful. Color is the most important tool in the toolbox, say experts, who often add that one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to infuse the home with color is with paint. “People often feel intimidated by this type of expression and that’s why so much of our country is beige and off-white,” says Genevieve Gorder, a renowned interior designer and color expert for Valspar Paint. “We need to remember that color is a great balancer in a space; it’s a juggling act between neutrals, grounding shades, highlight and accent.” When choosing a paint palette for any room, Gorder notes, there are four key components to ensure powerful effects while keeping a harmonious balance: neutrals, which are the beige or creamiest versions of any color; the grounding shades, like blacks, browns and grays; the highlights, like the bright white on moldings and window trim; and the allimportant saturated pops of color which

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add life to any room. “You might want your pop of color to be a powerful accent wall,” Gorder continued. “Then, you can complement it with neutral upholstery and grounding accents in the accessories to balance it all.” For additional guidance, inspiration -- and even liberation -- here are this decorator’s favorite tips. • If you want to incorporate a trendy color into your home but feel intimidated, start small with paint or decor accents that are inexpensive. This way, you can always change your mind if you fall in love with something new or want to refresh the look of your room. • Use the chip rack at your retailer to find color families and their complementing shades. A popular way to find an accent, for example, is to go a few shades darker in the same family. • Feel free this season to express yourself fully without risk. Valspar Paint is offering a complimentary replacement color to anyone who has a change of heart about their first choice. This Love Your Color Guarantee runs through October 8, and you can get all the details and offer terms at loveyourcolor.com.

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22571 MOSIER ROAD, SDW, $266,000 Nice 1-story home on 2.99 acres of pastured property with barn & out-buildings; rural location on private dead-end street. This is a pre-approved short sale. More photos and info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #379067

14363 ROADRUNNER LN, BRL $499,900 4 Bedroom home in Bay View on just shy 1 acre. 3,100+ SF, formal dining, office, bonus room, great room & open floor plan. Butler’s pantry, walk-in pantry, lg. island with granite counters & eating bar. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #307721 24116 N. WESTVIEW RD, BIG LAKE $749,385 Beautiful custom waterfront home, approx. 80’ frontage, unobstructed views of lake, 2900+/- SF. Large family room with gas stove. 4 bedrooms & 4+ bathrooms. 1000 ft. of deck overlooking huge dock with new floats & boat lift. Call George Bellos at 708-9762. #285378

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4 tips for choosing grass varieties

Determining your zone area and seeing where your location falls on a Turfgrass Selection Climate Zone map, which gauges temperature as well as climate and rainfall amounts, can help you select a grass seed. For example, bahiagrass, Bermuda and zoysia are better for warmer climates, while bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass may work in cooler-weather to temperate areas.

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Some grasses spread by creeping or tillering. Tillering happens when the plant extends from the central root, and these grasses are known as “bunch” grasses. Creeping is when grasses send out horizontal roots, essentially runners, from which new plants will arise. There are also wide blades and narrow blades of grass. One last thing to

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1. Select the right grass seed or mix of grass seed for your climate.

3. Choose a grass that has the type of growth and lifespan you want.

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If you drive by a home and see a lush lawn out front, you may wonder how the homeowner achieved such a thick and healthy turf. Although many factors go into creating a beautiful lawn, starting out with the right seed for your location can play a big role. Some homeowners simply go out and buy whatever grass seed they find. However, if you plant a warm-season grass where it frosts over in the winter, you could end up spending money for nothing -- and finding a dead lawn come springtime. The same can be said for planting a cool-season grass variety where the summer sun will scorch the lawn and kill it off. These are some factors you will need to consider when planting a lawn.

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2. Determine yard needs. Certain homeowners have no problem spending hours upon hours caring for the lawn. Others prefer minimal upkeep, while some can handle moderate maintenance. Homeowners can choose a grass based on how much time they want to spend caring for it. You should also determine how the lawn will be used. Will it be a focal point with no foot traffic? Or will it be a play area for kids and pets? This, too, will help you determine your grass type.

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think about is an annual grass or perennial. In general, turfgrasses are perennial, so apart from reseeding dull patches, annual seeding won’t be necessary.

may need a combination of seeds for the best balance and look. After you have selected the grass seed, you will need to follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for seeding. Experts advise that the best time for 4. Go out and buy the grass. seeding is in the fall when there is still ample water Now that you have narrowed down your and sunlight, and the grass has yet to go into needs, you can head to a lawn store armed with hibernation. Here’s what else you can do. the information and select the right type of grass * Remove rocks and till the soil underneath. for your needs. Consult with an employee if you *Add an inch of sand and compost and then till have difficulty determining the variety of grass you together. should purchase. Depending on whether you’re in * Next add lime or sulfur to the soil. a transition zone between two different zones, you * Add a starter fertilizer and rake the lime and

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Boomers are spending more on housing than the generations before them. What that means for your retirement plan By MARILYN KENNEDY MELIA CTW Features

What’s your vision of a good retirement? For many, it’s not too different from what they have today – living in the same place but with more time to savor the comforts of home. Good luck with that.

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A recent study by the nonprofit Employee Benefit Research Institute analyzes the spending of a representative sample of 5,000 households with a member over age 50 from years 2000 through 2009. The EBRI report finds that these households devote the lion’s share of their spending to housing – which experts say could mean some won’t be able to

afford their current home through retirement. The younger part of the group, 50- to 64-year-olds, spent more of their dollars on housing than those 65 and over did. Specifically, in 2009, the 50 to 64 group spent a median of $18,828 on either mortgage, property taxes, homeowner insurance, and repairs and maintenance; or rent. That chunk

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While Boomer housing spending grew in the last decade, the fact that housing accounted for nearly half of all expenditures doesn’t necessarily “send big warning flags up about retirement preparation,” notes John Karl Sholz, University of Wisconsin-Madison economics professor. Indeed, it could be that Boomer households have reduced their total spending to save more for retirement, and so housing occupies a bigger slice of their total expenditures, adds J. Michael Collins, director of the University of WisconsinMadison Center for Financial Security.

The data may support the argument that Boomers traded up to more expensive homes, even as they approached pre-retirement years, something previous generations didn’t do. EBRI researcher Sudipto Banerjee explains that in later years, Boomer households spent progressively more on housing. The median housing costs in 2001 totaled $13,486, or

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Only Boomers and their financial advisors can determine whether their personal housing spending and saving habits will mean enough income in retirement to remain in their homes. Many people are loath to move to a less expensive home, feeling “defeated” by the necessity of downsizing, Hammer says. But more Boomers are downsizing for financial reasons, and if they gain a sense of control, they will feel better about moving to smaller, less expensive quarters, says Valerie Kistenbroker, co-owner of DV Home Staging, Northbrook, Ill. “We advise keeping a separate calendar strictly devoted to downsizing, and giving yourself enough time to decide what items are really important. Focus on it as a controlled exercise,” she advises. Another solution that might allow homeowners to stay is to take a reverse mortgage, and use the proceeds to pay off the existing mortgage on your home, explains Tony Webb, research economist at the Boston College Center for Retirement Research.

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38 percent of all dollars spent, jumping to 47 percent in 2009. The 50-somethings were in their forties in 2000, suggesting the younger study participants bought or rented increasingly expensive housing. That’s exactly what Melville, N.Y., financial planner William Hammer has observed: “If I look at my clients who are in their 70s and 80s, many of them lived in the same house for thirty, forty, or even fifty years. That length of ownership would be a lot harder to find with people who are in their 50s and 60s.”

represents 47 percent of all the dollars they spent in that year. If you’re in this 50 to 64 group (also know as the Baby Boomers), you can do some quick calculations and see how your housing expenses relate to others in your demographic cohort. While it’s interesting to do comparisons, experts say pre-retirees should be concerned only with their own personal numbers. Indeed, the EBRI findings can be interpreted different ways, experts say, reflecting different savings habits and tracks toward retirement. And, even if high housing costs leave you with little savings, there could be solutions. Here, a look the complicated housingretirement equation:

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• Commercial Zoning • Lots of parking • MIL apartment • New roof • Large yard • Lots of covered storage • Approx. 1/3 acre • 2 bdrm 1.5 bth

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•GREAT VALUE, MARLETTE QUALITY W/LG. “OAK” KITCHEN •SUNNY LIVING/DINING ROOM, HUGE NEW W/I SHOWER IN MAIN BATH •TOTAL OF 2 BD., 2 BA., JETTED TUB IN MASTER, PARKLIKE YARD!

•“GOLDENWEST” BEAUTY W/RECENT UPGRADES •3 BD., 2 BA., ATTRACTIVE “OAK” STYLE KITCHEN W/BREAKFAST NOOK •SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE, NEW FLOORCOV./PAINT, PRIVATE YARD!

•CUSTOM QUALITY THROUGHOUT, OPEN PLAN W/EXTRA HIGH CEILINGS! •APPROX. 2678 SQ. FT., LARGE “PICTURE” WINDOWS, STUNNING VIEWS •3 BD., 2.5 BA., DEN, “BONUS RM”, LG. SHOP/BARN ON 5 PASTURED ACRES

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• Level 1 acre lot • Outside Anacortes $274,000 MLS#303235 • Utilities in the street • 2nd lot available • Level 47 acres • Updated home • 2 huge barns • 10 min to town

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2610 E. SECTION ST. #17, (LITTLE MTN. EST.) MT. VERNON $34,500 2610 E. SECTION ST. #68, (LITTLE MTN. EST.) MT. VERNON $26,000 38182 STATE ROUTE #20,(BIRDSVIEW) CONCRETE $384,5400

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2610 E. SECTION ST. #25, (LITTLE MTN. EST.) MT. VERNON $68,500 2610 E. SECTION ST. #52, (LITTLE MTN. EST.) MT. VERNON $48,900 2610 E. SECTION ST. #18, (LITTLE MTN. EST.) MT. VERNON $49,500

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3471 Woodcrest Lane, Sedro-Woolley Peaceful park-like setting with year round pond & seasonal creek. Cabin in back of the home has bathroom & is plumbed for a sink,could be a guest suite or fun playhouse. Large rec room on the lower level has wet bar plumbed in & is wired for surround sound, projector TV or flatscreen TV plus heated flooring throughout lower level. Rec room opens up to huge entertainment or sports patio. Shop has wood stove. Easy access to I-5 & Pacific Northwest Trail. Nature lovers dream, lots of room to roam around. Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#: 376971 $285,000

1050 Sinclair Wy, Burlington Charming home in the wonderful 55 & better community of The Cedars in Burlington. The floor plan is open & welcoming. Large rooms, 2 bedrooms, each w/its own bathroom. There is a garage plus 2 parking spaces & RV parking. Homeowner dues include cable TV, free use of clubhouse, exterior building insurance, building maintenance, and lawn and yard care. Come enjoy home & life to the fullest. Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS#: 287212 $133,900

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814 Cul-de-sac Rd, Burlington Main house with an attached ADU/motherin-law apartment. Main house: 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, own septic & drain field, living room with gas fireplace, breakfast nook, dining room, bonus/rec room & small attached shop. Attached apartment: living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, own septic & drain field. Large 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. Live in one side & rent out the other or invest & rent out both sides. Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS#: 285523 $129,000

41610 Cape Horn Dr, Concrete This cabin is "Cute as a Bugs Ear." Movein ready for summer or year round living. One of the best spots for Eagle viewing and watching the wildlife on the other side of the river from the back porch that has a connecting cat-walk around the side of the cabin to the front porch. Nice living rm. & a kitchen, dining rm combo, carpeted upstairs bedroom. 2 additional salable parcels P62911 & 62912 with water connections and potential to build. Lots are good for RV use. Park & boat launch nearby Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#: 353742 $124,500

18566 Mason Ct, Mount Vernon Beautifully maintained home with large one car garage. Very spacious floor plan with large windows that let in tons of natural light. Nice views of Big Lake outside your living, dining room, & kitchen not to mention a deck to sit on & relax with view towards the south of the lake. Fully fenced backyard. Wonderful drywall work with rounded corners & many other nice touches. Master has large soaking tub plus double sinks. RV parking with full hook ups. This home is neat as a pin & shows very well. Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#: 358678 $190,000

2725 E Fir St #64, Mount Vernon Updated 2 bedroom 1.75 bath HUD approved home. All new water conservation toilets, faucets, handicap retrofitted rest rooms & plumbing with 10 year transferable warranty. 30 year composite roof installed about 2 years ago, two triple paned, gas filled bay windows & air duct sealing, reducing heat loss by about 80%. Forced air heat or use free-standing wood stove. Carport and patio. 8X12 shed w/extended 10' roof for firewood. Updating cost $18451 Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#: 329366 $26,500

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Percentage of U.S. citizens who say they own their own home, the lowest figure since Gallup began tracking it in 2001 Source: Gallup telephone poll of 1,016 adults conducted April 9-12, 2012

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Seaview #3-Anacortes 14206 Cove Ct. Open Sundays 12-3 p.m.

Views and Space 1.39 acres-Magnificent Treed Landscape 2 bdrms en suite w/ 2 Full Baths on 2nd Flr Contemp Kitchen equip'd Corian Cntrs, Fisher/ Paykel-Chef's Viking Range/Hd-Blt-in Refrig Freezer-Central Vacuum 6 Rms on 1st include Full Bath and Office Htd Tool Rm off Htd Dbl Gar+addl single car gar Partial/Ownr/Finance bf@bruceflanaganreal estate.com 360-298-4777 $670,000

Amazing opportunity: "The Mercantile", a very successful and thriving local estate sale business since 1986 is now available for purchase. Owners Beth and Craig are ready for the next chapter in their lives and would like to pass this turn-key operation, along with their restored historic building located in the heart of Old Town Anacortes, on to a new team of business owner/operators. Serious inquiries may be made to 360-299-0364. Please watch the following video for additional info and background: go to

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

Ready for business! Prime Location at 1200 Riverside Dr. Reduced price! $279,000. Paved 21,780 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, 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. Reduced Price $279,000. Contact: Terry Minor Email: terrycm@isomedia.com. 360-428-5040 Website with photos: http://cmrvs.com/cmsale

MLS #364782 22574 Amick Road, MV $435,000

Private and wooded Incredible 13.45 acre wooded property. Abounding in privacy & wildlife. 2315 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 2 ba, 3 car garage. Lots of natural light, gas & wood stoves for winter warmth. A bright kitchen with loads of storage. Spacious master bed/ bath with jetted tub and double shower. 3rd bdrm/ craft room with Murphy bed. Living space opens to a beautiful 12'x41' partiallycovered cedar deck. 1300 sq. ft. basement, 2 bay 56' x 28' shop w/wood heat. RON VAN PELT 360-333-1045 RE/MAX TERRITORY

415 S. 1ST STREET, MOUNT VERNON $135,000

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3 BDRM, 2 BA, large rec room, 1 wall makes 5 bedrooms, still large rec room, 13 acres, $60K + instant equity. Remodeled. 2100 sq. ft. Possible terms. $160K. 360-854-0983

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, $189,999.00. Call Dann 360-770-2840 e-mail crouchdann@yahoo.com

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1905 SPARRS LANE, BURLINGTON $182,000

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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. Very Nice. JoAnn Boudreau MLS#379884 360-391-0746

$89,950

22359 AMICK RD, MOUNT VERNON

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1812 WINDSOR DR, MOUNT VERNON $239,000 Fifty three years old and going strong!!! Custom built by Joe Souza in 1959. The town grew around this formerly rural home. Lovely territorial view. Slate and brick adorn this “real wood” rambler with 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, sunny breakfast table area, generous sized laundry/sewing room with deep sink.Bricked barbecue on deck. Danya Wolf 3-car garage. MLS#362070

360-708-8294

28260 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON $189,900

18923 PETER JOHNSON RD, MOUNT VERNON $72,000

Here is an opportunity to own a very popular & thriving luncheon cafe located inside a retail garden nursery. The Garden Cafe has seen an increase in business each of the 4 years of current ownership. MLS#189350

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

Beautiful two-story home on 4.5 private acres only 8 min. from I-5. Custom home features a newly remodeled kitchen w/granite counter tops, slate floors & premium appliances. The fully finished daylight basement is ideal for entertaining with its spacious game and media rooms. Radiant floor heat provides clean, comfortable and even heating throughout. Enjoy serene evening territorial views from the wraparound deck’s gazebo while watching the horses Russ Lanker graze in fully fenced pastures! MLS#: 373109 360-708-1117

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 bedrooms & 2 full baths. The kitchen boasts newer appliances, tiled counter tops, an eating area & skylight. The bonus room, off the kitchen, Sandy Everett provides a separate informal area. MLS#369412 360-202-3706

19540 PARSON CREEK RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $129,000

1520 MEADOWLARK LANE, MOUNT VERNON $650,000

OERTEL DR, BLAINE

Beautiful 1.13 ac property convenient location to Bellingham and Burlington. This property would lend itself well to removing current manufactured home and replacing with a new one or custom build your dream home. The land is parked out with mature landscaping, it is fully fenced and has a 2 car garage. There is also a storage shed with electricity and would make a nice hobby workshop. There are other Donna Kurras outbuildings on the property. MLS#300921 360-770-7596

Beautiful, spacious, striking custom design by Ladies Home Journal architectural editor. Many custom built-ins; with each room a generous size. Three bedrooms, two family rooms, a den; each which could provide additional bedrooms. Two natural gas log fireplaces. Lots of light! One room in particular is full of windows. From this room one steps out onto expansive decking with beautiful views of the estate. Perfect for horses. 2.66 acres or offer w/o acreage. Buyer has option Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 to divide property. .MLS#347359

3 STARVATION RIDGE LANE, BAYVIEW

102 N 38TH PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

Perfect Location. Perfect View. Perfect ambiance. 2.5 acre parcel near Bayview sets nicely back from and above the bay to afford the maximum view of the water and mountains. Power, cable, PUD water, and phone lines to tract. MLS#347366

$249,000

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Nicely cared for rambler, well built in 1983. Lots of wood kitchen cabinetry and full pantry. 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

Beautiful low bank 50’ waterfront lot. Spectacular sunsets and views of the Straits of Georgia and White Rock. Great crabbing and clamming. Just the place for your dream home on Semiahmoo Bay. MLS#:375264

$192,500 12334 EAST LAKE DR, CLEAR LAKE

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

$399,900

421 N BARKER ST, MOUNT VERNON $149,900

Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983

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 hoop on a Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983 cement pad. MLS#376748

$599,000

20990 KELLEHER RD, BURLINGTON

$189,000

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. Home has a garage, shop & attached carport for an RV. MLS#286030

Donna Kurras 360-770-7596

3 BDRM, large waterfront home on 1.54 park-like acres on Clear Lake w/approx. 180’ of waterfront w/southern exposure. Large dock where you can enjoy great fishing & moor your boat. Expansive deck overlooking lake where you can watch the eagles & swans. Home has large slate fireplace w/wood insert & a new roof. Also included on the property is an older home with 546 SF on the main floor with an additional 546 SF in the basement (unfinished). The second home Suzanne Jenkins has rented for $550 per month. MLS#367397 360-941-2983

360.424.0300 or 360.853.8888 or 800.697.4118

Chris Miller 360-333-1868

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

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