Real Estate Weekly | July 3, 2015

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FEATURE HOME: 160 SWINOMISH DRIVE, LA CONNER Jackie Stone, Windermere RE/Anacortes Properties

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Beautiful lyptus wood floors & cabinets, separate office $439,500. #588583 CLOSE TO EVERYTHING… one level, cul-de-sac location w/3 Br., 1.75 Ba., gas heat wood burning frpl & easy care laminate floors. 2 upgradad Baths, jacuzzi tub, newer fenced backyard. $239,500. #784879 BUILDING LOT IN MT. VERNON… South end of Mt Vernon, Lg private lot at end of road. $49,000. #694415

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Casual luxury describes this beautiful waterfront home with 45’ dock! Step inside this architecturally pleasing home to an elegant & spacious solarium entry with 14’ skylight. Open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, skylights & many water view windows to enhance your living pleasure. Cooks will love the spacious kitchen with eating bar that opens to great room.

Master bedroom suite features fireplace, luxurious bath & access to the patio. One level living, 2356 sq. ft.

3BR/2BA, 2 car & separate shop. Enjoy community golf, swim, tennis, beach & yacht club. MLS#796547

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FISH FROM YOUR BACKYARD!… great price & location,1998 3 BR., 2 BA1782 sf. MFG Home, on the banks of Samish River. $182,400. #799156 LARGE SWAMP… right in the middle of this 13.77 acre property near Kayak Golf Course. A real bargain at $49,500. #733011 COMMERCIAL LAND… 3 vacant com’l lots, direct visability from College Way, own your own bldg., lots fully serviced & have wet land studies on file. Seller will carry contract or lease to purchase. $10.00 per sq.ft. #656495 $534,000.

BURLINGTON DUPLEX… 3 Br, 2 Ba main house and small efficiency apartment for the right investor, always rented. $207,000 #733489 HEAVILY WOODED… 20 acres at top of hill. Logged about 20 yrs ago & will be ready to harvest again in 15 to 20 years. $79,500. #600899 RARE BURLINGTON CAPE COD HOME… also a guest cottage,country feeling, 3 Br,2.5 Ba. Incredible landscaping & much more. $412,500. #644502

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NOOKACHAMP HILLS… Gorgeous views, 5 Br., 3 Ba. GORGEOUS VIEW OF CLEAR LAKE… beautiful Spacious mstr suite, kitchen w/granite, walk-in pantry, home,shop w/studio on 2.5 acres. Spacious great rm w/ eating bar. Great family rm on lower floor& media rm. vaulted ceiling, lots of nat’l light, cherry hardwoods, kitch$414,500. #772302 NEW PRICE! en w/granite,& new stainless appl. $595.000. #792485 MV HILL,OVER 1/2 ACRE… and Duplex, room for another is over 5 ac,. is located close to hospital up Mt Vernon hill, Medical type businesses suround the property. $349,500. #760295 NESTLED IN THE WOODS… beautiful setting for this 2135 sf home on allmost 3 private acres w/a creek. 2 Br up, lg open kitchen & living rm, Bdrm or MIL downstairs, 2 car garage plus a lg shop! $289,900. #748973 PLEASANT RIDGE… fantastic view of valley & Mt. Baker from this charming 3 Br., 2 Ba., Rambler. Spacious deck, partially covered, park like setting! Detached garage/shop. $349,500. #808183 GREAT 1ST STREET COMMERCIAL LOCATION… in Mt Vernon, 2 story bldg. In excellent condition. Separate entrances allow multiple tenants extra storage PERFECT FOR HORSES… 12 acres fenced for horses & space. $430,000. #658726 also 3 Trout Ponds. Gorgeous views of Mt Baker from the 4 Br. Home. $375,000.#801346

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Galen Kindred Travis Lohman

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DRONES: The Next Frontier in Real Estate Marketing Aerial Photos and Videos may be the next big thing in selling – If the FAA Gives the Go-Ahead

Despite the popularity of UAS for recreational use among photo/video and aviation hobbyists, the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 outlaws using the single- or multi-rotor very industry has aircraft for commercial its pioneers. The purposes, such as real automotive industry estate marketing, unless had Henry Ford. Personal granted an exemption by computers – and digital the FAA. music and smartphones Though the law was – had Steve Jobs. The passed a few years real estate drone phoback, it was not till June tography industry has 2014 that the FAA reDouglas Trudeau. leased an interpretation Trudeau, an associof the law that specifiate broker in Tucson, cally addressed the real Arizona, was the first estate implications. After Realtor to apply for and which, Trudeau got in receive a Section 333 touch with an FAA attorwaiver from the Federal ney to explore the steps Aviation Administration to getting legal. to use an unmanned A Realtor for 15 aerial system – or drone, years, Trudeau relies as it is commonly called heavily on his business – to capture photography background when it of real estate for use in comes to his real estate property listings. business. “When I was

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getting my MBA, I put a big emphasis on marketing, which is why I market the way I do,” he says. When digital photography came to the forefront, he invested time and money into learning the trade so that he could shoot properties himself without contracting an outside photographer whose photos he just didn’t feel comfortable using; he’s even had fellow agents hire him to take photos for their listings. Photos, though, can only show so much.

“I just didn’t like the virtual tour, just a slideshow of what you see on the Multiple Listing Service,” Trudeau says.

So he turned his attention to video.

“A home using video gets 400-percent more attention than a home without video,” he adds.

Trudeau says he started

flying small, remote control helicopters about seven years ago and developed that from a hobby into an element of his business.

Aerial photos and videos allow agents to showcase certain attributes of a property that are difficult to showcase in traditional imagery, such as the expanse of a home’s mountain views and the distance from neighboring homes.

“From an aerial perspective, you get a better perspective of a home,” he says. After getting the scope of the exterior, Trudeau says it’s easier to transition to the interior. “Now let’s go inside.

Let’s look at this kitchen.

People see the home as a living space,” he says.

Trudeau went through the substantial exemption application process last July without the help of an attorney – “It’s

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like making pie with just the ingredients,” he says – and in January received notification that he’d been approved for his Section 333 waiver, just the 13th exemption overall. “I got Lucky No. 13,” he says.

Trudeau’s exemption was contingent upon making a few changes to his aircraft and finding a pilot, among other conditions. He has used his experience to help further the cause in the industry. He offers a how-to guide on his website for other agents interested in applying for the exemption, and he’s become a sought-after speaker on the issue.

Since Trudeau received his exemption, the FAA has issued waivers to more than 200 companies with real estate-related purposes, according to the National Association of Realtors.

“A lot of people have told me I’ve pioneered the way for Realtors,” says Trudeau, who recently spoke on a panel on drones at the NAR’s Legislative and Trade Expo to share his experience and offer advice to other Realtors seeking a waiver.

“The FAA, in all reality, has made it easier today for you than it was for me a year ago,” he told the audience at the NAR panel.

The Section 333 waiver is seen as a stopgap until the FAA releases its much-anticipated rules governing the commercial use of UAS. The FAA released its proposed rules in February and is hoping to finalize rules by mid-2016, according to FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker.

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 696 SHELTER BAY DR, LA CONNER

$99,900

3922 FOXGLOVE CIRCLE,

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Fannie Mae owned home located in Shelter Bay Community. Cute 2 bedroom with finished area in basement for a den office or bonus room. Nice backyard & separate garage. New paint, flooring appliances. Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zhalis, 391-5075 #734172

22893 COMMERCIAL ST, LAKE MCMURRAY

$237,950

Beautiful 1 level home offering a great floor plan, 2400+ SF coffered & vaulted ceilings, french doors, open floor plan, lg. master suite. Plenty of natural lighting & spacious rooms with a huge kitchen for entertaining, bonus room. Outbuilding & a gorgeous yard, covered front porch views towards Lake McMurray. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #781927

925 NEZ PERCE DR, MV

$289,900

Live amongst the trees in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 1784 SF recently renovated home. Vaulted clgs, new flooring thru out, ss appliances, open floor plan, low maintenance .69 acre lot, & loads of privacy. More photos & information at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill & Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #812005

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$374,900

Very nice MV hilltop home on a nicely groomed .40 acre lot! 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 2414 SF. Great spaces to entertain both inside & out! The open kitchen/eating area/family room overlook the private backyard & double deck. City & sunset views from your family room, master suite, living room & decks. More photos & info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #795421

7963 STATE ROUTE 9, SW

$395,000

24.42 acres on the edge of town w/pasture, some fencing. Very cute & clean 3 bed, 1.75 bath farmhouse w/ tons of brand new updates, including: Cement board siding, vinyl windows, carpet & flooring. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 #731363

30171 S. SKAGIT HWY, SW

$429,900

Custom sprawling Ranch home offering 2624 SF of open living. 3 beds, 2.5 baths plus office & huge bonus room. Barn w/loft +3 stalls on over 11.5 acres. Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 #766614

2332 CROSBY DRIVE, MV

813 N 30TH ST, MV

$238,500

Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath home boasts a huge fenced yard, large master suite, spacious living room with cozy fireplace, dining room, family room, newer cabinets in kitchen, newer windows & roof. Large fenced yard with raised beds, fruit trees, huge deck with built-in benches, shed, RV parking. Great location. Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 #804617

20144 GINA MARIE LANE, BURL

$299,000

Cherry 4 bed, 2 bath home located on a sunny lot in Burlington. Nice kitchen with an eating bar that opens into the dining & family room. Master bedroom has a private bath & walk in closet. Fenced yard with several fruit trees & a deck built for entertainment & outdoor dining. Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 #810549

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1520 LINDSAY LP, #2, MV

49447 SKAGIT RIDGE RD, CONCRETE

$289,900

Charming river front cabin with guest cottage. 2 beds/1.5baths, over 1300 SF of cozy awaits. Gorgeous views of Sauk Mtn. Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 #766400

22808 RALLYE LANE, SW

17995 W BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

$469,900

NO BANK WATERFRONT, 140 feet of Big Lake frontage offering spectacular lake, mountain & golf course views. Approx. 512 SF dock, lg. detached 3/4 bath house, RV parking. Over 1400 SF of living space, 3 bedrooms, & beautiful cabinets with a Murphy bed can be used as an office or guest bedroom. Open floor plan.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #776203

3615 CAROL PL, MV

$479,950

925 PEARLE JENSEN WAY, LA CONNER

$495,000

Beautiful, spacious home on 1.15 level acres just on the edge of town. 2600+ SF, 3 bdrms, 2.75 baths, plus a large den/office on the main floor. Gracious floor plan includes formal & informal living areas, fabulous updated kitchen w/granite, & stainless appliances. Master suite includes brand newly remodeled bathroom. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 #796666

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$249,000

Beautiful 1700 SF. Condo located in Maddox creek!

Master bedroom & living area on main floor, bonus room located upstairs & 2 bedrooms & full bath located on the lower floor. Westerly facing deck on main floor.

2 car private garage. Call Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #732785

$449,950

Gorgeous westerly valley views from most every room in the house. Entertain & relax on the upper deck right off the living room. Kitchen has Viking range & a great pantry. Master suite with windows & a door to the private backyard & a bathroom with natural stone & pottery. There are 3 more bdrms, 3 baths, a family room with a patio, an exercise room & a 2nd kitchen. Call Robin Luif, 420-2026 #785767

$320,000

Custom built home on an extra-large lot. 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,918 SF. Open floor plan with formal dining room. Home has nice natural light. Tile counter tops in kitchen. Large soaking tub in the master bath. Back patio is perfect for entertaining with a private fully fenced yard plus room for your RV or boat.

Garage has shop space. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #808577

Boat owners delight. Home is right on the Swinomish Channel at the La Conner Marina. Modest house, but a good base for remodel. Would make a great rental for out of towners visiting La Conner, or for your weekend getaway. Call Dick Nord, 661-6529 #783311

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23793 KAMLOOP CT, MV

13580 CLAYTON LN, ANA

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Beautiful handcrafted log home overlooking Lake Campbell. This 3047 SF home has just been completely renovated with new cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, floor coverings, paint & much more.

Fir logs, pine floor & a river rock fireplace. A great detached studio too! All nestled on a 3.96 acre lot with a great lake view. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #805814

5798 CEDAR DR, BOW

$710,000

Beautiful 4,000+ SF home sits at the end of a private road on well-manicured grounds. This home has an open floor plan, with a tremendous kitchen built to entertain. Full finished day light basement & is equipped with large decks & patios perfect for entertaining.

Come enjoy this peaceful & private home. Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 #778282

9674 SAMISH ISLAND RD

$749,900

Incredible property with 157 ft. of medium bank waterfront. Almost an acre & it includes a darling duplex.

Each unit is 1 bedroom & 1 bath. They have a nice shared laundry room with storage for each unit. The grounds are beautiful & the views from the property are amazing as well as the price. Call Robin Luif, 420-2026 #804056

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Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939 April Axthelm Balisa Koetje Becky Elde Bill Krieger Cindy Sullivan Dave Patterson

$510,000

Spacious 4 bedroom home with high ceilings, double sided fireplace, 2 master suites & 3.5 baths. The kitchen boasts granite & an open inviting atmosphere. Enjoy a beautiful valley view & a 3 car garage. This home is located in the much sought after Nookachamps Community in Big Lake. Call April Axthelm, 661-4947 #807961

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Sherry Johansen Spencer Roozen Tahlia Honea Tasha Zahlis Tiffany Danley Travis Miller Warren Bingham

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1618 K Ave, ANA $234,900 Tremendous investor opportunity in Anacortes. Affordable multi-family in great location. Purchase separately or together w/neighboring unit, MLS #804248. Easy walking distance to schools, shops & pool. Fabulous views of Mount Baker, Fidalgo Bay & the Cascade Mtn range. Each unit is 616 SF with 1 bed, 1 bth, kitchen & 200 SF basements. Tenants have been long term & would like to stay. Current leases are month to month.

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 804237

7805 Evergreen Ln, Guemes Isl $775,000 Exceptional panoramic views from this high bank waterfront quality home. 2751 SF w/high quality finishes & features including: a vaulted ceiling w/wall of windows, hardwood floors, old growth fir trim & beams. Radiant floor heat on the lower level, low maintenance decks on all levels, tankless water heater. Gourmet kitchen w/Jenn Air appliances, large island & walk-in-pantry.

Upper level master suite w/balcony. Lower level family rm, bonus rm, 1 BD, 3/4 BA. Easy access to community beach.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 805580 NEW

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1903 Ohio Ave, ANA $392,000 Immaculate home with many owner upgrades throughout! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car garage & shop area.

Fenced RV parking, large sun-filled deck & outdoor sprinkler system. Spacious kitchen offers open room concept to family room & breakfast nook. Upgraded light fixtures. Enjoy formal dining & living room as well.

House abuts to wetland buffer on large corner lot.

Lovely paint throughout.

Cheryl Frazier 360.202.4789 MLS# 809805

2911 17th St, ANA $425,000 Paramount views of the Guemes Channel, surrounding San Juan Islands & beyond. This 14,810 SF lot is poised against the lush Cranberry Lake Forestlands, perched at the top of The Highlands. The Highlands on Fidalgo Island is a neighborhood of exquisite custom view homes. Located on the west side of the island, this neighborhood enjoys some of the most stunning views on the island.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 810719

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Inventory is low and we have a growing list of prospective tenants. Contact any of our offices below to start maximizing your rental income!

1506 17th St, ANA $249,000 Tremendous investor opportunity in Anacortes. Affordable multi-family in great location. Purchase separately or together w/neighboring unit, MLS #804237. Easy walking distance to schools, shops & pool. Each unit is 616 SF with 1 bed, 1 bath, kitchen & 200 SF basements.

Tenants have been long term & would like to stay. Current leases are month to month. Financial information not complete Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 804248

ndermere Mortgage Services at (425) 268-7995

4605 Blakely Dr, ANA $320,000 Cottage style 3 bedroom home with 2-1/2 baths; master on main level. This home has HW flooring, updated kitchen, tons of light! Great fully fenced backyard with deck; terrific neighborhood, home is close to community tennis courts & forest lands.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 808317

Anacortes: 3018 Commercial Avenue Skagit Valley: 1030 E College Way North Cascades: 520 Cook Road (360) 588-6016 Anacortes (360) 424-4901 Mount Vernon (360) 856-4901 Sedro-Woolley Or email us at: WPM@Windermere.com NEW

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4903 Paisley Pl, ANA $679,000 Soaring views of the bustling marina activity, sparkling Salish Sea waterfront, the majestic mountain range and beyond. Perched at the near top of Skyline, this home was built to absorb the incredible views that abound in every direction. Main level living with master en-suite, open kitchen, living and dining and utility; over-sized entertaining view deck. Lower level family room, additional bedrooms, hobby/craft room and plenty of storage. All Skyline Community amenities are included.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 810483

1304 32nd St, ANA $285,000 Lovely property in great location. R3 zoning permits (3) 6000 SF building sites or a duplex. Possibilities for additional conditional use options. Home and adjacent property not for sale. Please do not contact occupants.

Cynthia Aanestad 360.610.0120 MLS# 809951

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4718 Cypress Dr, ANA $310,000 Great floor plan combines the best of open concept w/distinct space for the kitchen, dining & living rm.

Vaulted ceilings, maple cabinetry, gas appliances & gas fireplace. Master suite is spacious & master bath offers dual sinks as well as soaking tub & separate shower.

Office/bedroom has new bamboo floors. Yard has a spacious deck & perimeter fencing. Great location in Clearidge offers a sense of privacy.

Colleen Sargent 360.202.2155 MLS# 811058

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291 Bill Robillard 360-770-4707 Buzz Ely 360-202-4626 Caroline Baumann 360-202-7327 Catherine Mers 360-982-6831 Christine Cleland-McGrath 360-708-0267

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Unmanned aerial systems are not commercialfriendly just yet, but the FAA already is working on the framework to get them in the air

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he camera swoops along the driveway, right behind the luxury Audi that just pulled in.

Next, it banks right, approaching the open front doors. It flies through the foyer and across the grand room before exiting the rear of the house, giving view to the Jacuzzi and infinity pool and the desert valley below. Finally, it circles overhead, giving the viewer the full expanse of the property. And, of course, it makes sure to pass by agent John Oliver’s sign.

“I think that that particular house – because it was a luxury listing – was something that lent itself very well to ... that kind of marketing tool,” says Oliver, a Realtor in Phoenix, who commissioned the video from a professional aerial videographer prior to the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2014 interpretation of the Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which classified real estate purposes as commercial use of unmanned aerial systems, which is prohibited.

In February 2015, however, the FAA issued its proposed rules for using UAS for commercial purposes. The FAA’s proposed framework for the rules focused on three areas: operational limitations,

operator certification responsibilities, and aircraft requirements.

Operational Limitations • UAS not weigh more than 55 pounds.

• The UAS must remain within the visual line-ofsight of the operator, or visual observer, at all times.

• UAS may not operate over any persons not directly involved in the operation.

• May only operate the UAS from local official sunrise to sunset.

• Maximum altitude of 500 feet above ground level.

Operational Certification Responsibilities • Operator of the UAS must pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test and obtain an unmanned aircraft operator certificate.

Aircraft Requirements • Requires aircraft registration and that the operator maintain the small UAS in condition for safe operation.

• Operator must conduct a pre-flight inspection of the UAS to ensure its condition is safe for operation.

FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker recently stated that the agency was pushing to rules to be finalized by mid-2016. Until then, the use of UAS for real estate marketing purposes is prohibited without a Section 333 waiver from the FAA.

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CAN WE MOVE THE MORTGAGE?

Lubell says: “If they have a portable mortgage and do not refinance, they will accumulate $300,000 in equity due to the repayment of their principal balance over a 30-year period, not counting any increase in home price due to appreciation. By contrast, a household that moves to a new home every 7.5 years during the same 30-year period would still owe $164,000 on that We expect to move in the next few months, but while original $300,000 after 30 years, thus accumulating only we can shift furniture and the dog we can’t move our $136,000 in equity through the repayment of principal mortgage. Wouldn’t it make sense to have portable – less than half the amount they would gain through a mortgages? portable mortgage.”

If the use of portable mortgage is to become more widespread, then a number of questions will have to be resolved. For instance: An Internet search suggests that a few brave lenders • What are the portability limitations? For instance, are making “portable” or “moveable” mortgages, so such a lender would not want a loan secured by a property financing is out there. with insufficient value. This means that a borrower The Census Bureau estimates that nearly 36 million would need to have a replacement property that people moved between 2012 and 2013. That’s a lot qualifies for financing, and downsizing could be a of people – and a lot of moving – so the market for problem. portable mortgages is potentially very large.

• What happens if the financial ability of the borrower According to Jeffrey Lubell, director of housing and changes? With a 30-year mortgage the borrower never community initiatives with Abt Associates, portable has to re-qualify for financing regardless of whether mortgages can provide substantial advantages for income goes up or down. Will there be any kind of a borrowers. Take for instance a borrower with a 30-year, financial test if a loan is moved from one property to fixed-rate mortgage for $300,000 at 4.5-percent interest. another? If the lender can decline the move based on

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buyer qualifications, then is the loan really portable?

• What standard of liability applies to the loan?

In some states there are situations where mortgages are “non-recourse” loans, meaning that the borrower’s liability is limited to the value of the property. If a borrower has a $500,000 mortgage, is foreclosed, and the property only sells for $300,000, the lender cannot chase the borrower for the missing $200,000.

What happens if a borrower moves from a recourse state to a non-recourse jurisdiction? What rights would a lender lose in such a situation – and would lenders be willing to accept such a loss?

Search around for portable loans and see what lenders have to offer. Because a portable loan is a new and unusual form of financing at this point, get help from a real estate attorney to better understand how a particular movable loan works.

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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25315 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON $295,000

$389,000 9277 CLAYBROOK RD., SEDRO-WOOLLEY

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Country atmosphere just minutes to town. Custom home with four nice-sized bedrooms- all separate from one another, gas fireplace in Danya Wolf living room, den, master bath w/ 360-708-8294 walk-in tiled shower, separate garden tub, double sinks and privacy commode. Gas furnace and water heater.

Generous 3 car garage, spacious 12.5’ x 30’ deck. Private deck off master. MLS# 773463 3004 BARRELL SPRINGS RD, BOW $167,000

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Upstairs master bedroom with large shared bath plus 3 more bedrooms! MLS# 798287 2600 E DIVISION ST #99, MOUNT VERNON $15,000

This spacious rambler can easily be returned to full Single Family Heaven on Earth!

Beautiful 15.5 acres in sought Residential use; converted home has after Bow! There are 3 possible roughly half devoted to the business Russ Lanker Beautiful, peaceful setting. Imagine building sites, 2 have road access and half as living space. The living 360-708-1117 waking up each morning to space includes two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, into them. The property has been spectacular views of Sauk Mountain, and laundry room. The business portion includes a replanted & offers seclusion and also Donna Kurras the Cascades, Skagit River & the valley below...! Enjoy privacy in a Shirley Bertholf reception area, office manager space, two additional southwesterly sun exposure. Seller 360-770-7596 park-like atmosphere w/panoramic 360-840-1863 multi-purpose rooms and a restroom. Roof and siding has put in a well, just needs power & pump. This is the views. Close to town. Nice hiking through forest w/cedar new in 1999. The site offers outstanding exposure and perfect property to build your custom home or put a manufactured home on. MLS# 794546 the building is zoned rural business. MLS#780847 groves. What more could you ask for? MLS#175569 $32,500 36493 CAPE HORN RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $168,000 14678 STATE ROUTE 9, MOUNT VERNON $265,000 44875 KLA-HA-NIE TRAIL, LAKE TYEE

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Spectacular lake view and stunning sunsets seen from this lot, located on the east (sunny) side of the lake!

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