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Go to our website for a quick and easy way to search all listings! 320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com (360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153 T ON FR R TE WA

OPEN HOUSE SAT MARCH 8TH 1-3PM

10608 Peter Anderson Rd., Burlington $167,950 Dir: E. on Hwy 20, N. on Gardner, E. on Peter Anderson, Home on the Right. Burl. Rambler w/ 3 BD, 1656 sq. ft. On fully fenced shy ¼ acre lot. Liv Rm. w/ gas F.P. insert, vinyl windows. Family rm. w/storage. Outbuilding, RV Parking MLS # 578766 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645 D CE DU E R

Burlington

Dir: E. on Hwy 20, N. on Township, E. on Summer Meadow Ct, on the right.

$179,500

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Sedro Woolley

Call Mike, 540-1341

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$185,000

Well Kept Rambler on hill in Mt.Vernon. 3 BD, 1 ¾ BA. 10,000+ sq. ft. lot. Newer roof and wood siding. Located near parks & Schools. Easy I-5 Access. MLS #599778 Call Ron, 333-1045

Jim Stransky 708-1681

$129,900

Gorgeous waterfront property on Clear Lake. 3 acres of vacant land. Enjoy all the lake has to offer. Private setting on a dead end road. Easy access and a convenient location. Build your dream home here! MLS# 425340

Rambler on cul-de-sac. 3 BD, 2 BA, 1230 sq. ft. Kitchen w/ eating area, all appl. included. Fully fenced yard. Spacious .21 acre lot w/ room for RV or boat. MLS# 569356 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645 W NE

Very nice home in Burl. 2 BD, 1 BA. Lg. freshly painted rooms and new roof. On 3 city blocks, corner lot. Zoned MRNB, 1000 sq. ft. or less. Many, many options! MLS # 592746 Call Jim, 708-1681

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

OPEN HOUSE SAT MARCH 8TH 1-3PM 949 Summer Meadow Ct.,Sedro-Woolley $192,500

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Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Mount Vernon

$1400/mo

Plus a security deposit. Six month lease required. 3 BD, 2 BA located on a lg. lot on MV Hill. Lg. living rm. w/gas fireplace. Family rm. patio area w/hot tub. Single car garage & carport. S/G paid, pets negotiable. Call Property Management, 755-5555

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

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Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Allen 708-8780

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Traci Erickson Property Manager 391-2969

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Brown McMillen Real Estate

w w w. b r o w n m c m i l l e n . c o m • 235 W. Rio Vista Avenue, Burlington

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Ron Wortham Tod LeHecka Terri Heyntsen

661-1500 333-1032 391-0938

Galen Kindred 770-7083 Tim Reichert 391-5587 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013

Jan Scally Shelah Inman Fritz Inman

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661-5538 333-7783 202-2859

Holly Hilts Jodi Dynes Jeff Ingman

LOVELY CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION.. for this 4 BR, 2.5 BA PRIVACY PLUS..6.24 acres total w/possible extra bldg THE CEDARS..large 2 BR condo, gas fireplace, large den. home. 2670sf of living space. Formal living & dining site. Very private w/pond, outbldgs, & 3 BR, 1.75 BA 2 car garage. Desired neighborhood. $205,000. #599483 rooms, good sized family room, lg patio & much more. home. Call for details. $340,000. #267821 $385,000. #582124 MTN & VALLEY VIEWS..5.24 acre, 2500sf, 3 BR rambler RIDING ARENA..at Bayview on 7.5 acres with 4,272sf, 6 w/bonus rm, attached garage + 60X32 shop/garage w/ BR home. Lots of potential. $598,000. #565482 one BR, 3/4 BA, apt above. $525,000. #506862 GOOD MT. VERNON INVESTMENT..solid home w/3 BRs. WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE.. 2.200sf unit with 18’ high Estate sale, a fixer with promise. Level lot, walking doors in good Burlington location. Just $1,000 per month. distance to hospital, schools & shops. $99,500. #575827 #565672 GREAT BUY!..this well kept 3 BR, 1 3/4 BA home located BUILDING LOT..shy half acre in Sedro Woolley city on a quiet dead end street. Country kitchen, spacious limits. Utilities in street, some marketable trees. Lot rec room. Just listed & priced to sell at $169,500. CRAFTSMAN.. style home on MV Hill. line adjustment is all that is needed to turn parcel #588455 Covered front porch. $159,000. #556674 into 2 lots. $75,000. #576834 83 ACRES..beautiful pasture land, some wooded areas. GREAT BLDG SITE..17 acres in very private setting near 3 BR, 2 BA Mfg home, 2 shops, horse barn, hay loft. Great THANK YOU FOR VOTING US Mount Vernon. Already has issued bldg permit. $239,500. for cattle ranch, equestrian use. $465,000. #284837 #594939 ACREAGE IN TOWN..2.73 acres of level cleared land in SPACIOUS RAMBLER..3 BR, 3 BA, 2185sf. Located on a middle of Concrete. Great location for new home or MFG. full acre w/panoramic valley & mtn views near Big Lake. home. $72,600. #582040 BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE W I N E R $379,500. #531212 N

EAGLEMONT 2 STORY.. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. over 2500sf, hardwood floors, kitchen w/granite, high end fixtures, high ceilings. Spacious upstairs, bonus rm & den. $310,000. #574568 PRIVATE SETTING..nicely wooded 2.5 acre lot at end of paved cul-de-sac with drilled well & conventional perc. $89,900. GORGEOUS..3 BR, 2.5 BA rambler is on an acre with a view to the west of mountain & bay. Beautiful lyptus wood floors & cabinets, separate office, many extras. $465,000. #588583 GORGEOUS CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN home just completed on an acre on Bow Hill. Over 2500sf, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, lots of blt-ins, beech cabinets + 3 car garage. $485,000. #409469 COUNTRY CLUB BRICK RAMBLER..on the 6th green. Great room w/vaulted ceiling, flr to ceiling brick f/place, lg dining area. 3 BR, 1.75 BA over 2500sf.. $379,000. #512936

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Control the Clutter with

Drop Zones

fter returning home from a long day at work, a weekend soccer tournament or an all-day shopping excursion, it’s natural to want to drop everything and relax. However, literally dropping everything can cause a tremendous amount of clutter in the home, leading to stress, misplaced items and wasted time. To eliminate the clutter that busy lifestyles create, try establishing designated drop zones throughout your house to regain a sense of order. Don’t worry, you can still drop everything and relax when you come home - just drop everything in the right spot.

Entryway

As the first and last access point of your home, a lot of activity occurs here. Coats, scarves, hats and bags are dropped everywhere, while dirty shoes are kicked off and left behind. Basically, the entrance to your home can become a minefield. To control unruly entryway clutter, try creating a drop zone near the door. The addition of a coat rack or hooks make it easy to hang up outerwear, while a storage bench, like ClosetMaid’s 3-Cube Bench, is a convenient place to take off shoes and neatly stow them away.

Kitchen

Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, many family members congregate here. Establish a corner of the kitchen 4

counter to drop lunch boxes, bottles and coffee mugs used throughout the day. To prevent a pile-up of papers and misplaced items, set up a command center with enough space to file mail and bills and store your keys and other small essentials.

Living Room

Don’t let relaxation be delayed because of disorganization. Depending on the size of your living room and how you use the space, you may need to establish several drop zones. For example, a coffee table tray or basket is ideal for storing remotes and chargers. Add storage cubes with bins as a convenient place to store and hide laptop cords, tablets, gaming equipment and children’s toys. Consider labeling a bin for each family member to “drop” or stow their stuff.

Bedroom

To clear clothing clutter, use a valet rod to hang up tomorrow’s outfit or clothes that need to be taken to the tailor or dry cleaner. Additionally, try designating a dresser drawer as a drop zone for jewelry, watches, your wallet or other valuables. Make it a habit to use your strategically placed drop zones and your house will be organized and clutter free in no time.

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER:

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1528 BLODGETT, MOUNT VERNON

$398,000

RE/MAX Valley Homes 823 N. 4th St. Mount Vernon, WA 360.424.7166 www.BuyingValleyHomes.com

HOTLANTA

Beautiful home w/a mother-inlaw suite or second living room/ guest suite attached complete with fireplace. Kitchen just had a complete remodeled w/ granite counter tops. Several outbuildings; an office, garden shed, & a motorcycle shed. Sunroom looks out to a large patio/gazebo/fire pit with beautiful sunsets. Hot water heat plus 3 fireplaces(one in the master bedroom)keeps this home cozy in the winter. 1.12 acres adjoining parcel can be sold & developed.Garage has tons of storage & Shop. MLS#569354

No.1

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SANDI RILEY 1528 ALPINE VIEW DR.,”EAGLEMONT” M.V.

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

770-8670

North Homes Realty Inc. $468,900

5837 CHUCKANUT DR., BOW

$495,000

19496 CONWAY HILL RD., “CONWAY” M. V.

$499,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 CARL M. 395-5405/SHARON S. 661-6164

OPEN SAT. & SUN. 1-4 MEL S. 206-948-4392/LARRY L. 982-0447

OPEN SAT. & SUN. 1-3 ANITA K. 695-7795/SHARON S. 661-6164

• ON THE 13TH FAIRWAY, NEW PRICE! • CLASSIC 2 STORY W/5 BD. TOTAL • 3.5 BA., FORMAL LIVING/DINING RM. • LG. MASTER DN., FAMILY RM./DINING AREA • GRANITE KITCHEN, 3 CAR GARAGE!

• GORGEOUS BOW/CHUCKANUT VALLEY HOME W/7 PASTORAL ACRES • SPACIOUS W/4 BD., 2.5 BA., LG. MASTER SUITE DN., 2900+ SQ. FT. • COUNTRY KITCHEN W/ MAPLE CABINETS, HUGE FAM. RM., LARGE BARN!

• VALLEY VIEWS, WALK TO “TOP RATED” CONWAY SCHOOL, EASY I-5 ACCESS • 4 BD. CONTEMPORARY W/2.5 BA., SUN-ROOM + FAMILY ROOM, NEW S.S. APPLIANCES! • 3 CAR GARAGE W/SHOP AREA • PARK-LIKE 1 ACRE COUNTRY SETTING

$748,900

14022 DODGE VALLEY RD., “PLEASANT RIDGE” M.V. $575,000

$204,900

3770 SOUTH BAY DR., SEDRO-WOOLLEY K

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EASY TO VIEW, CALL SANDI ! • LG. CORNER LOT W/MATURE SHRUB PRIVACY, BOTH FRONT & REAR, POND & W/F, R.V. PARKING! • 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BA., MASTER BD. W/ “TRAY” CEILINGS, LOVELY BAMBOO FLRS. IN KITCHEN • ATTRACTIVE FIREPLACE + “2ND” W/PELLET STOVE INSERT IN FAMILY RM., LG. DECK & PATIO 18215 MARRIOT LANE, ALGER

$495,000

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9723 SAMISH ISLAND ROAD, BOW

$248,900

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EASY TO VIEW, CALL SANDI !

• MOSTLY FENCED • LEVEL 5 ACRES W/CUSTOM BUILT “RANCH/RAMBLER” • 4 BD. TOTAL, 3 BA. • “IN HOME” BUSINESS/OFFICE W/PRIVATE ENTRANCE • OPEN PLAN W/MAPLE KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY RM., + APARTMENT, 3 CAR GARAGE!

• 180’ /MEDIUM BANK W/OYSTERS/CRABBING/CLAMING + GORGEOUS MTN./BAY VIEWS! • COZY 1+ BD., 1 BA “PARK MODEL” W/GAS FPL. • HUGE VIEW DECK + BONUS ROOM • R.V. HOOKUP, LG. VIEW PATIO • PATH TO PRIVATE BEACH, INCLUDES TIDELANDS!

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• 1+ ACRE, W/120 FT. LAKE FRONTAGE W/DOCK + BOATHOUSE • “ALGER EXIT”, SOUTH LK. WHATCOM • CLASSIC 2 LEVEL W/FINISHED WALK OUT BAS’MT • 2+ BD., 2 BA., 2600+ S.F., + 2 LG. HEATED SHOPS/ GARAGES + COV. R.V. PARKING

North Homes Realty Inc.

Sandi Riley 770-8670

A/C

3011 S. SECTION STREET, MT. VERNON

Becky Elde 360.770.9427

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday 1-3 5837 Chuckanut Dr. Bow 1-4 1528 Alpine View Dr. Mt Vernon Sunday 1-3 5837 Chuckanut Dr. Bow 1-4 1528 Alpine View Dr. Mt Vernon 2-4 19496 Conway Hill Rd. Conway For details & directions, visit openhouse.com

$248,900

MLS#469774

$94,500

MLS#597949

•180 ft frontage medium bank • Samish Island •1+ bdrm w/bonus rm

BY APPOINTMENT, CALL SANDI!

$5,950 MLS#462872 • Great lot • RV or campouts • Water on prop. • Power at street

$62,500

2610 E. SECTION ST., “LITTLE MOUNTAIN ESTATES” M.V. UN

$468,900

MLS#438143

$239,000

$174,500 MLS#559557 MLS#542795 • Quiet, private • 2 bdrm + den

• 4+ BR, 3.5 BA • 3244 sf custom • $179,000 MLS#460601 3 car gar. • Golf course setting • Location, Location!! • Shy ½ acre $479,000 MLS#566048 • High Visibility • 3 bay shop w/office • 7 acre farm • 2900+ sq ft home • Lg barn, pasture • 4 bds, 2.5 bths

• Spacious triplewide • 55+ park • Huge garage • Family Room

• CUSTOM “CRAFTSMAN” W/4+ BD., 4.5 BATHS, LOVELY MASTER SUITE DOWN, 3200+ S.F. • BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS, SOLID FIR DOORS/TRIM, FAM. ROOM • DESIRABLE “RIDGE” W/3 ACRES, LG. SHOP/GARAGE, SOUTHERLY VALLEY VIEWS!

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360.424.2100 • www.century21northhomes.com

SOLD

$286,000 $189,900

BY APPOINTMENT, CALL SANDI! • ”TOP 5” 55+ PARKS IN WA., ENJOY GATED PRIVACY, CLUBHOUSE W/POOL! • LG. 2 BD., 2 BA., SPACIOUS OPEN KITCHEN W/FAMILY ROOM, WOOD LAMINATE FLOORS • GAS HEAT, HUGE 1+ CAR GARAGE + CARPORT

• 6.4 acre setting • Shop, barns • Gas heat & fpl • Clubhouse • Small cottage • 3 bdrm, 2 bth home • 7.24 acres • 3000+ sq ft home • Huge shop • Barn w/arena

Anita Kohl 961-7795 Arlene Vonachen 853-6429 Connie Moulaison 770-1341 Dawn Hardman 540-0058 Duane Gish 770-9299 George Herner 840-3743

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Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Karl Morse 395-5405 Larry Lundeen 982-0447 Margie Ernst 708-3198 Marlene Deasy 661-6720

MLS#547004

• River & mtn views • 3 bdrm, 1 ¾ bth • Eagle Country • Shy acre

Mel Strickland 206-948-4392 Mike Newman 708-1419 Rick Kiesser 770-1195 Samantha Johnson 661-3813 Sandi Hocking 708-1523

Sandi Riley 770-8670 Sharon Stokes 661-6164 Tamara Cooper 630-9127 Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696

www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 811 S LAVENTURE, #A MV

COMMERCIAL $99,900

Cute 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with living area on main floor & bedrooms upper floor. Sliders to patio, separate garage & parking space. End unit. Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #571691

22054 STATE ROUTE 9, MV

$119,900

712 ORANGE AVE, BRL

$187,500

This 2 bedroom home is vintage but completely updated for today. Great starter home in a wonderful downtown location. Fully fenced, private back yard. Large detached garage & carport. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #577458

Great opportunity for the handyman, home sits on 1.12 acres in the Lake McMurray area. It is not on the lake, 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom. Call Karine Anderson at 421-1189 or Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082. #555721

7000 DRIFTIN LN, BRL

Fannie Mae owned home, great Bow location. Boasting 3 bedrooms & 1.75 baths. New stove & hood, fresh interior paint. Must see this home! Call Karine Anderson at 421-1189 or Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082. #560889

New price on this great 2005 home. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, hickory cabinets in kitchen. 3+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Wonderful outlooks & privacy in community with pool, lakes & boat launch. Call Margy Furst at 206-755-8406. #552372

6010 WORLINE, BOW

$129,900

$202,500

USDA-eligible 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1395 SF rambler with RV parking, storage shed, dog run & fenced yard. New paint inside & out, new flooring, appliances stay. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #552763

649 SUMMIT PL, GLENHAVEN $242,000

Listing tip #3: Establish your goals. It makes the process easier. 1028 BORSETH ST, SW

$149,900

2bd 1ba w/restored hardwood floors and remodeled throughout on .45 acre giving you endless possibilities located on a dead-end street just blocks from downtown historic Sedro Woolley. Call Deborah McNeal at 360-707-8073. #596823

922 DOLPHIN ST, CAMANO

$149,900

Great 2 story home on beautiful Camano Island. Cute Fannie Mae owned home featuring 2 bedrooms, den, 1452 SF, just needs a bit of paint otherwise in good condition. Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #598221

716 PYRAMID PEAK PL, MV

$249,500

Stunning & completely updated rambler in the Skagit Highlands. Fully air conditioned. Top of the line SS appliances. Fully landscaped & fenced. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #530303

4914 NEW WOODS PL, MV

$324,600

Perfect 1-level open floor plan with soaring ceilings, 2,070+ SF of luxurious living space. Views of golf course mountains. Private deck & pond, 2 master suites. 2 car garage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #562318

25451 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MV $169,000

4900 RONEY RD, BOW

12+ acres property with peace & quiet. Deep well with plentiful water plus 5 bedroom septic system. Fenced pasture area. Single wide with attached living area, covered carport, shop & more. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828 #548720

Contemporary home in good condition. 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Metal roof, slate/tile flooring throughout. Bay & mountain views, waterfront access to community shared beach & shop. Call Karine Anderson at 421-1189 or Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082. #565768

304 W. MUNRO ST, SDW

$169,000

4 bedroom home with 1.75 baths, kitchen with dining area, separate utility room & den. Updates include carpet, paint, master bath, hot water tank, window blinds, roof & more. Fenced back yard. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #581517

3803 RIDGE COURT, MV

$325,900

$329,000

Summer Ridge home on large 1/3 acre corner lot with great sunset views over the valley. 2600+ SF with a fully finished daylight basement. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus office/craft room.

Sunny outdoor living areas. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #587451

3611 E BROADWAY ST, MV

$329,900

Wonderful home in Candle Ridge. 2000+ SF, 4beds, 2.5 baths. 3 car garage with drive-thru bay. Fully fenced oversized lot & RV pkg. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #578322

3810 LAUREL CT, MV

$354,900

Spacious & elegant Eaglemont rambler! Open floor plan w/great room, high ceilings, stamped concrete patio - all tastefully appointed. Stucco exterior, quiet dead-end street, backed by greenbelt. Large 2 car garage w/shop area. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #589853

1810 LINDSAY LOOP, MV

$379,999

Spacious 2852 SF 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Maddox Creek home with master on main floor. Great open floor plan. Bedrooms all upstairs along with bonus room/craft area. Lot backs to greenbelt for private backyard. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #586418

1312 N 43RD ST, MV

$424,900

5787 CAIN’S CT, EDISON

$119,500

Historic brick building in ideal location. Has served as art gallery & retail shop in the past. Easement & rare sewer allotment included in price. Rural Village Zoning. Call Margy Furst at 206-755-8406. #552292

1331 S. 3RD ST, MV

$164,000

Stand-alone office building. Approx. 1272 SF with reception area, several offices, on-site parking & street frontage. Call Dave Patterson at 708-5030. #548662

0 PARKER WAY, MV

$177,700

Commercial lot in area of prof.offices. Purchase lot or will build to suite. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #27209053

512 S. 1ST ST, LAC

$499,000

Waterfront commercial building in the heart of bustling La Conner. Call Dick Nord at 661-6529. #514550 NE

Custom 4 bedroom home with beautiful detail throughout. Coffered ceilings, main floor master suite with jetted tub & shower. Large gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry. 3 upstairs bedrooms & huge rec room & wet bar. Call Donna Rowell at 708-7984. #528255

15181 DESCHUTES CT. MV

$449,950

Just completed! Beautiful new home in Creekside Meadows; a community of 1 acre lots with a divided interest in a 68 parcel that would be perfect for equestrian use. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #585522

29000 OUTLOOK LN, SDW

$455,000

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

235 E. RIO VISTA, BRL

$609,000

Wonderful investment opportunity! 5-unit multifamily building w/commercial space. All new, to code & built with quality workmanship! 4 apartments & 1 commercial space-fully leased now & never vacant. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #595961

110 S. 5TH, MV

$698,000

Immaculate Conception Church, built in 1912. Approx. 4,732 SF, seats 325. Included on the adjacent lot is a parsonage. Contact Balisa or Jim Koetje 421-4111.

18589 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV $485,000 Waterfront home & shop on 1.08 acre. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Gorgeous lake/mountain views from kitchen/dining/great room. 50’ dock, 70’+/- waterfront. Huge 36x40 shop. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #491092

18689 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV $499,999 Beautiful 4 bedroom Big Lake home w/100ft of waterfront & dock. Spacious kitchen, open living area w/commanding views of lake & mountains. Detached garage, plus lots of parking space. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #526799

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VACANT LAND 2812 MORRISON CT, ANA

Dynamic views from main level living home. 4bd 3.5 ba, 3294 SF. Features exposed beam work; gorgeous kitchen w/ granite counters; Master suite w/ walk-in closet & sophisticated bath. Moments from WA Park & Skyline Marina. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#580855

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13885 SEAVIEW WAY, ANA 1105 7TH ST, ANA

$379,000

Fabulous Craftsman! 3bd, ¾ba, 1,801 SF home features beautiful wood detail, fir flrs beneath carpet, newer boiler, water and sewer lines. Family owned for 51 years. A home w/ great style. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#597196

$198,000

Perfect little cottage on an acre of land w/rural feel but near town ‘on the hill’. Spacious living/ dining room w/ fireplace, and French doors to inviting large deck. Cooks delight kitchen w/ eating bar. Large recreation room connected to house by breeze-way. 2BR/1BA, plus 2-car carport/ shop. Excellent location! Jackie Stone 360-6612247 MLS#596523

2804 HIGHLAND DR, ANA

$599,000

Great views, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 5 Bathrooms. Two kitchens, total remodel, everything new. Granite, hardwood & tile floors. 3200 SF. 2-car garage. Rick Bennett 360-202-2630 or Buzz Ely 360202-4626 MLS#582893

Western views & Burrows Bay w/ 2618 SF, 3BR 2.5 BA. Quality & elegance throughout. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#523546

2614 WASHINGTON BLVD, ANA $444,900 Lovely Sunset Cove home w/ vaulted ceilings, formal dining, nice kitchen w/ eating space, & large deck. Master suite w/ walk-in closet. Wonderful level fenced yard. Walking distance to beautiful Anacortes waterfront park. Debbie Macy 360-3912422 MLS#543406 Spectacular property along Tommy Thompson Trail. Approx. 1,700 ft of waterfront beautifully landscaped. 3bd 4.5ba, 4,188 SF home w/ garage parking for 45’ Motor Coach, plus smaller caretakers residence/RV. Great views toward Mt Baker. 38.18 acres includes approx. 35 acres of tidelands. John Prosser 360-202-3891 MLS#543801

9773 DAN ST, LC

$568,000

Contemporary 3,155 SF, 3bd 2.5ba home with panoramic views of Similk Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#560560

8625 EVERGREEN LANE, ANA $350,000 96’ of waterfront, breathtaking views, & .33 acres of land on Guemes. Charming art studio & cozy cabin surrounded by water on all sides. Potential home site on upper property. Kathy Rogers 360941-4400 MLS#561085

2202 19TH ST, ANA

$424,000

Spacious Windward Village home in Cape Cod style. 5bd, 2.75ba, 3200 SF. Open floor plan, formal living/dining, & gleaming gourmet kitchen. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, private courtyard, island & mtn views, 2-car garage. Near town & forest lands. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#581360

XXX W 2ND ST, ANA 3 WILDERLAND DR, DECATUR $65,000 Peaceful secluded hide-away on top of the island. Access by walking trail at this time, but plat includes undeveloped driveway easement. Has sunny open area w/ large evergreens and deer trails. Community amenities include private dock, airstrip, & 4000’ waterfront. Short water taxi commute from Anacortes. Sarah Jones 360-333-2783 MLS#597910

7526 HOLIDAY BLVD, ANA

$97,500

Charming lot w/ fenced garden, 2 out buildings, septic, Holiday Hideaway water, & electricity installed. 3 community beaches & boat launch for fishing in bay. 8-min ferry to Anacortes. Kathy Rogers 360-941-4400 MLS#512340

310 HADDON RD, ANA

$595,000

Development opportunity in city of 5 acres w/ view. Zoned R-1 allows 10 single family residences, up to 20 as PUD. Water, power, & natural gas to property, sewer to North. Lot slopes to east & is heavily wooded. John Prosser 360-202-3891 MLS#525862

11800 MCCORKLE PLACE, ANA $99,500 Pretty ½ acre lot w/ Alexander Beach access in private area of lovely homes. Set w/ madronas, cedars and fir trees; slopes gently to west w/ small water view. Water, power, gas, & phone in street. Boat launching and moorage at Biz Point. Sarah Jones 360-333-2783 MLS#359542

XXX CAMPBELL LAKE RD, ANA $99,000 Serene acreage w/ partial views, private lake access across street. Large firs & cedars with southerly exposure. City water at bottom of hill. Seller may consider short term owner financing. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#28059403

CONDO

$125,000

Large corner lot (approx. 9,000 SF) w/ Guemes, Cypress & Canadian Mnt views. 2 large lots available side by side, well-suited for 1-level home. No CC&R’s or height restriction but city building code. Buyer to verify SF & utility availability. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#331332

LOT 4 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW $148,500 Affordable low bank waterfront lot on the south side of Samish Island. Completely rebuilt storage building next to the beach. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#530151

3804 MARINE HEIGHTS WAY, ANA

$450,000

Sweeping San Juan views from gorgeous 25,000+ SF building lot. Located in Castilleja Bluff, a small community of high-end custom view homes nestled among velvety forest lands. Ready to build, utilities on-site, owner financing available. Skyline amenities included. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#439889

15743 S DECEPTION SHORES DR, ANA $225,000

Stunning panoramic water & mtn views on gently sloping lot w/ easy community beach access. Gated 68 acre community w/ 41 acres of trails/forestlands in private reserve. Ready to build, soil tests done, electricity/gas at street. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#531140

15767 N DECEPTION SHORES DR, ANA $258,000

NSN 18TH ST, MV

$299,000

19,000 SF level building lot. Zoning for Professional Building. Will build to suit. Will look at a trade. Rick Bennett 360-202-2630 or Buzz Ely 360-202-4626 MLS#584818

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2400 SKYLINE WAY #18 H-44, ANA $67,500

ndermere Mortgage Services at (425) 268-7995

$395,000

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

$519,000

4205 FIDALGO BAY RD, ANA $1,980,000

1025 DIGBY LANE, MV

NHN HADDON LANE, ANA

$495,000

Great Skyline moorage. 30’ + 6’ overhang w/ 11’7” beam. Gated entry for security. Features dockmaster, clubhouse, restroom/shower & laundry facility. $225.00 semi-annual dues. Skyline Beach Club (HOA) dues $125.00 for amenity use. Water available at no cost. John Prosser 360-202-3891 MLS#584767

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LOANS TOUGHER FOR THE SELFEMPLOYED?

applications are largely out — but not entirely. Now, lenders are requiring pretty much the same paperwork as the 1990s. For the selfemployed borrower, that means you’ll need to supply tax returns, leases, complete financial statements, etc., just as it was before the housing boom. Not only are the new rules largely like the old ones, in many cases they are the old rules. For instance, FHA and VA loans automatically are New mortgage regulations went into effect in “qualified mortgages” under the new standards, January. How much harder will they make it for so those programs are unchanged. self-employed borrowers to get a loan? Under Wall Street Reform, most lenders will make QMs that meet certain standards; however, lenders also can make loans that do not meet those standards, so-called non-QM financing. Because non-QM financing means It’s true that new mortgage standards were greater risk for the lender, you might find introduced in January, but in many ways the higher costs but also a wider range of loan “new” standards are not new at all. options, including jumbo mortgages, loans In fact, the best way to look at the new rules with a debt-to-income ratio of more than 43 required under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street percent and interest-only financing. Reform and Consumer Protection Act is to Most lenders have been following these rules go back to the 1990s. At that time, virtually for some time and are entirely ready for selfall lenders required fully documented loan employed borrowers. One study from October applications. 2013 found that 80 percent of the loans In the period that led up to the foreclosure being originated at the time would qualify for meltdown, borrowers could avoid qualified-mortgage status under the 2014 rules. documentation requirements with “no doc” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said and “low doc” loan applications. Such quickie

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in January that roughly 92 percent of all loans were in compliance before the rules even went into effect. In the end, self-employed borrowers will have plenty of loan options for 2014. You’ll be able to get financing under the new rules, and you will likely get it faster than under the old system. Ellie Mae, a company that provides closing software, reports that in December 2013 it took 43 days to close a loan, compared to 55 days the year before. No less important, lenders will want your business. Why? Loan originations are expected to fall in 2014 because of greatly reduced refinancing activity. At the same time, self-employed borrowers are becoming a larger part of the work force. A report from Intuit estimates that there will be 40 million self-employed workers by 2020. Simply put, the self-employed cannot be ignored by the lending system.

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4518 Anaco Beach Rd, Anacortes

Gorgeous water views from this gently sloping property with beach access. 2.31 acres with development potential with one home per 7500 sq. ft. Concrete slab for RV parking or could be a future garage. Includes parcels 32388, 61822, 61875, and 32447.

Huge daylight rambler in Burlington Country Club. 3 bed, 2.75 baths. Main floor master. Guest bedroom w/private patio & bath. S/S appliances. Gas forced air heat plus air conditioning. Downstairs has bedroom, full bath, shop/hobby room. Tons of storage. Amazing landscaping!

Call Tahlia Honea 360-333-5815 MLS# 598124 $90,000

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS# 520402 $499,000

Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS# 536548 $275,000

613 Ludwig Dr, Sedro Woolley

2610 E Section St, #88, Mount Vernon

Nice 1435 sq ft individual 2007 home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Lg family room wired for surround sound speakers & hardwood birch floors, living room with laminated floor, kitchen and dining room. Mstr bedroom with walk in closet and bath. Approx 10’x20’ ft storage area.

55+ park. Nice 2 BR w/walk-in closets in both. 2 full baths. Lg. kitchen with adjacent breakfast nook connected to the LR and DR. New roof and 2 skylights 2 yrs ago. All appliances including a newer range and dryer. Pvt. patio w/ a green house, new garage and beautifully landscaped.

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS# 497257 $142,900

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS# 591709 $54,500

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16417 Country Club Dr, Burlington

Adorable one-bd house in Lost Lake community. Spacious well-maintained lawn with unique outdoor picnic area. Unique wood stove in kitchen. Ceramic tile in bathroom, and cedar walls and closet. Could make a low-maintenance commuter home or weekend getaway cabin.

15060 Fir Island Rd, Mount Vernon

Beautiful equestrian homestead next to Snow Goose Produce. Rebuilt in 1980. Updated in 2003 w/ granite countertops, new roof, windows and addition.3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms. Master bdrm has 2 vanities w/hickory cabinetry, shower & soaking tub. 2 BR w/ walk-in closets and bay windows. Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS# 517514 $419,000

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Mortgages The New Rules of the Game Recently Implemented Laws from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are Designed to Protect Borrowers

n early January, millions of Americans made New Year’s resolutions intended to improve their lives – resolutions that may or may not be fulfilled. At the same time, a consumer watchdog group implemented new rules intended to improve protection for millions of mortgage borrowing Americans – rules that are meant to stick. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – an independent federal agency responsible for regulating financial protection for consumers – instituted new laws in mid-January designed to provide greater safeguards and information to borrowers and to prevent shady loans and loan-marketing strategies that were rampant prior to the recent financial meltdown. Under the new requirements, a borrower’s ability to repay must be verified by the lender. Furthermore, loans must meet a qualified-mortgage standard based on several criteria, including: • The borrower’s debt-to-income ratio cannot exceed 43 percent. • Fees and points must be limited to no more than 3 percent of the loan (for loans exceeding $100,000). • The loan cannot have features like as interest-only periods, negative amortization or a loan term greater than 30 years • Adjustable-rate mortgages have to be underwritten to the highest possible payment in the first five years. Put another way: The borrower can’t get approval strictly based on the ability to afford a low initial payment that’s intended to rise significantly a few years later. Further, mortgage loan servicers now are obligated to send monthly statements, credit payments on the day they’re received, and inform borrowers if they’re 36 days past due on payments. Loan servicers also are not allowed to begin a foreclosure process until at least 120 days following the borrower’s last payment or while they’re collaborating with a homeowner who has filed a completed application for help. Brian Koss, executive vice president with Mortgage Network in Danvers, Mass., says these rules provide greater security. They also provide more limitations for borrowers who don’t fit exactly within the new guidelines. “Now, if a lender takes liberties with a particular rule, such

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as qualifying a borrower, they are violating a law, which carries greater risks than before,” Koss says. “Before the new rules took effect, lenders could be flexible with such borrowers. Today, they’re not taking any chances. “The most significant new rule, perhaps, is meeting the new debt-to-income ratio requirement of 43 percent. Borrowers who cannot will likely face less favorable terms to get a loan,” Koss adds. Consider, for example, a prospective buyer who earns $5,000 per month. He cannot have more than $2,150 in monthly debt (including mortgage payment, credit card bill, auto and student loans, etc.) or he won’t qualify for many mortgage loan types. “At that point, he would have to apply for an FHA loan at a cost of an extra hundred dollars or more per month,” says Tim Lucas, editor of MyMortgageInsider.com. These recent regulations don’t apply to FHA, VA, USDA and some conventional home loans. “The new rules could cost some home buyers serious green in the long run,” Lucas says. Catherine Blocker, senior vice president of production operations with Guild Mortgage Co. in San Diego, agrees that the CFPB laws will result in stricter documentation requirements and a longer loan process for borrowers. “Obtaining credit, particularly for lower-income borrowers and first-time homebuyers, will become more difficult. This is because many lenders will apply very conservative underwriting analyses when considering the borrower’s ability to repay out of fear of making a non-qualifying mortgage loan,” says Blocker. “The new CFPB rules are complicated, complex and burdensome for lenders to implement,” Blocker says. “The unintended consequence is higher lending costs and a tighter credit box.”

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CLASSIFIEDS Alpine Ridge Retirement Apartments in MV is accepting applications for 2 bdrm apts. Income limits apply. 424-9622 for more info.

Brand new 1 Bdrm apt., great views, Similk Beach & golf course, 1,000 sq. ft., patio, all util. incl., W/D, $1300/mo. 360-941-1956 Burlington 1 bdrm, 1 ba $675/mo. + $700/dep. & 2 bdrm, 1 ba $800mo. + $1000/dep. No smoke/pets. $50 app. fee. 360-770-6273 Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 Norris Place 757-3060 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. W/S/G pd. Great location, some restriction apply. Call or stop in today.

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals. Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com 2 bdrm, 1 ba, gas, dbl. garage, $1100/mo., $1100/ dep. No pets/smoke. 10397 District Line Rd., Burl. 360757-6131.

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Looking for a roommate, must be clean and neat, drug free environment, small pet okay, includes fully furnished home, Burlington. $500, 1st & last. 360-391-0299

ROOM for rent on Campbell Lake 2,500 sq. ft. house, shared kitchen & living room, beach access, W/D, all utils. pd. incl. cable & high speed Internet, $425. 360-202-1357 4 bdrm, 2 ¾ bath, w/View Attic, Basement, Deck Lg yard, Corner lot Must SEE! $569,000

PINE CREEK Open House

3BR 2BA RAMBLER Mount Vernon 1327 Sq Ft with two full baths. 2car garage. Near school, college, trails. On quiet culde-sac. Well cared for one owner home. Great rental history for investor. $209,956. 360-421-2896 or 360-840-7722.

S.W. 1 BDRM Clean & quiet. $660. 856-4334

MV 4 PLEX, 608 N. 1st St. End unit, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, gas heat, sunroom, off street parking, avail. now. $775/mo. $500 dep. 424-6974

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OPEN HOUSE “Old Town Anacortes” 2102 10th St. 360-293-5409 March 9th, March 15 th & 16th 12:00noon to 4:00pm

14x64 mobile home in a 55+ park in MV, clean 2 bdrm, nice corner lot. Lot rent only $460/mo. Great senior living. Very reasonably priced. Call Jack 360610-6523.

6 new homes OPEN for viewing! 2142-2774 sq ft, 1 & 2 level homes. Ramblers have nostep entry! 3-5+ bdrms. 3 car garages. Quality high end finishes. Great room & gas frplc. Open House Friday, 12:00 – 3:00 Sat. & Sun. 1:00 – 4:00 Go to 3015 Pine Creek Dr. during Open House to view any of the homes! Or call Val Thomas Preview Properties at 360-333-0562 to set up an appt. From I-5, E. on College Way, N (left) on N. 30th, ¼ mi. to Pine Ck.

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Call Tim L. Good 360-708-3828

Private secluded mostly wooded 33+ acres. Only 5 minutes from town. Hilltop location, wooded with a private drive way. Beautifully landscaped with a great view of Cultus Mountain. 3330sf, 4bd/3 full baths, Granite countertops with top quality appliances and built ins. Heat pump, fireplace and home generator system. Additional acreage available. Must see to truly appreciate value. #463875 $525,000 Rick Ishmael 360-202-2141 Preview Properties Skagit LLC

SALE PENDING 1814 Aemmer Place Mount Vernon (South end of 19th St.) $379,500

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10529 Samish Is. Rd. $675,000. Price reduced!!! Sensational custom one level home on 1.54ac w/access road to beach. 3 bdrm, 3 ba, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two car attached garage plus 1890 sq. ft. detached garage/workshop perfect for RV/boat/equip storage. Separate guest house with it's own living, dining, bdrm, ba. Circular drive, no hassle with ferries. Just drive onto Samish Island. MLS#486866 Call Terry Smiley 425-985-9643 Champions Real Estate

Fantastic 3 Bdrm, 2 bath rambler, fully fenced yard, big deck w/hot tub and RV Parking. Hardwood floors, huge kitchen & wide open rooms. Hwy 20 to Sedro Woolley, right on Township, left on Wicker, home on right. $225,000 MLS 594845 Hosted by Rebecca Geisendorf 360-708-1383 Preview PropertiesSkagit and Whatcom LLC

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Gorgeous new 4 bedroom home in South Mount Vernon with 9' ceilings, hardwood and tile floors, granite counters and 3 car garage. MLS# 561582 Call Jeff Ingman (360) 202-2859 Brown McMillen Real Estate

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WHO WE ARE… Skagit Tradition Realty, a family owned and operated real estate firm, has been serving the Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties for more than 70 years. We are a full service real estate office highly proficient in a variety of fields, which include residential, commercial, property management, international transactions, first time home buyers and other real estate investments.

17706 RAY PAUL LANE, LA CONNER

$85,000

4605 BEAVER POND DR. SOUTH

$624,900

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Danya Wolf, Designated Broker .......... 360-708-8294 Jessie Cavazos, Hablo Espanol ............ 360-770-5623 Celia Miller........................................... 360-391-6065 Suzanne Jenkins................................... 360-941-2983 Brett Tacke........................................... 360-840-7931 Sandy Everett ...................................... 360-202-3706 JoAnn Boudreau .................................. 360-391-0746 Richard Dickman .................................. 360-420-3155 Elva Hunter .......................................... 360-202-3086 John Hunter ......................................... 360-202-3854 Donna Kurras ....................................... 360-770-7596 Chris Miller........................................... 360-333-1868 Russ Lanker .......................................... 360-708-1117 Dayna Telidetzki................................... 360-708-8452 Linda Dietrick....................................... 360-840-6771 Patricia Box, Office Manager ............... 360-424-0300

1601 N. WAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON ,2 Y1 BU

Completely remodeled cabin with beautiful mahogany deck. Marble countertop. One of a kind bathroom shower has Suzanne Jenkins view of Olympics. Slate tile and 360-941-2983 hardwood floors. 12x12 newer outbuilding plus 10x10 outbuilding. $9000 lease. 50ft waterfront. MLS# 560216

Wonderful home w/spectacular views of Eaglemont Golf Course! 4 BR & Bonus. Slate entry, hardwood & carpet. Living room Elva Hunter w/gas fireplace, dining. Fabulous 360-202-3086 gourmet kitchen w/granite island, beautiful cabinets. Large great room w/fireplace. French doors open to Large Deck. MLS# 596194

17807 MARIE STREET, MOUNT VERNON $285,000 Well maintained, spacious 3 bedroom, 1.75 baths rambler in excellent location with beautifully remodeled kitchen: close to town yet private with treed green belt to the east. Southwestern exposure. Fully fenced, shy acre; 24’ x 24’ detached garage; additional 14’ x 34’ garage/shop; plus 288 square foot storage Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 building. MLS# 595528

404/406 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON $389,000 W NE

One of a kind home in our community w/extensive custom features. Features include: 14’ Great central location vaulted ceilings in living room; 10’ downtown. Two retail/office ceilings throughout; hardwood Danya Wolf spaces! Appx. 2800 sf. Both w/ floors; granite counters; maple 360-708-8294 current long term tenants. One Danya Wolf cabinets; stainless appl; custom millwork & 360-708-8294 side dance studio & offers small blinds. Fabulous p.a. system; fully landscaped; kitchenette & ½ BA, laminate floors. Other side 20+ fruit trees, blueberries, grapes, roses, Optometrist office also w/ ½ BA. MLS# 535417 fencing and shop. MLS#589312

$475,000

3619 TRUMPETER PLACE, MOUNT VERNON $315,000

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Fourplex tract(s) for $160,000 (Tract 6) and $170,000 (Tract 5); and one five plex tract (Tract 4) Danya Wolf for $180,000.00 Building permit 360-708-8294 ready for thirteen (13) units. Or,administrative conditional use potential for professional/ medical offices. MLS# 574059

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$154,000

Great 2980 sq.ft. home w/ large wrap around deck. 4 bdrm and 3 bath. Bright and sunny kitchen has beautiful cabinets and granite tile counter, lg dining rm. Huge family room downstairs, bedroom, bath & utility. Huge garage w/ work/shop area. Great neighborhood,close to School & College! MLS# 564724 Elva Hunter 360-202-3086

1508 LINDSAY LOOP #105, MOUNT VERNON $210,000 E OM EH M LCO WE

Spacious, circular drive to patio, level entry. Quality Elva Hunter built & designed w/ vaulted 360-202-3086 ceilings, covered deck. Main master w/dbl closet/BA & 2 BR/2 BA + office. Down 2 BR/BA, lg fam. rm, could be MIL. Prof. landscaped. RV prkg. Close to Golf, Medical, shy 1 acre. MLS# 524620

Custom 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin on 1.72 acres on Clear Lake Hill. Open floorplan, Everett skylights, vaulted ceiling, Sandy 360-202-3706 propane fireplace, updated, tiled kitchen and bath floors, jetted tub. Washer/dryer hookups. MLS# 550105 1806 BAKERVIEW CT., EAGLEMONT

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For borrowers 62 & over: Allows for a home purchase with a 40% to 50% down payment (depending upon age), allows all cash clients to buy a home with ZERO mortgage payments AND keep most of their cash, super easy qualifying, fast closing times. Available for owner occupied buyers, single family and 1-4 unit properties. www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com Elva Hunter 360-202-3086

Sabrina Linman 360-755-3689 NMLS ID#76988

CBeautiful Condo! 2 bd. plus a den. 2 bathrooms, granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, JoAnn Boudreau large tile master shower. 360-391-0746 Great floor plan. All on one floor w/ no steps. 2 car garage w/ auto opener. MLS# 394504

$599,000 OERTEL DR., BLAINE

Wonderful open fl plan, w/ lg master suite on main level, walk-in closet, lg kitchen granite counters/gas fireplaces, sliding doors to covered deck Elva Hunter to outdoor entertaining! Den/ 360-202-3086 office w/ French doors. Downstairs 2 bedrooms, full bath, large rec room & plenty of storage. 2 plans to choose from or work with builder for your special design features! MLS# 475304

$299,000

Beautiful low bank 53’ waterfront lot. Spectacular sunsets and views of the Straits of Georgia and White Rock. Great Jenkins crabbing and clamming. Just the Suzanne 360-941-2983 place for your dream home on Semiahmoo Bay. MLS# 440315

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