Real Estate Weekly | March 8, 2013 by Skagit Publishing

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THIS ISSUE LOANS: STILL PAYING HIGH RATES PAGE 4

PROFESSIONALS WHO MIGHT HELP YOU GET A MORTGAGE PAGE 5

920 NEZ PERCE, MOUNT VERNON Skagit Tradition Realty 3780 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-424-0300

www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com

Agent: Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983

$355,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 1:00PM - 4:00PM Very private, beautifully landscaped 2.3 acre lot with a very nice 2,920 sq ft home. Formal dining room. Family room opens up to a large deck. Kitchen has lots of cabinets, deco ceramic tiles and eating bar. 3 bedrooms with large bonus room (could be 4th bedroom). 100 year concrete tile roof. Fenced back yard and a garden shed. RV Parking. MLS#432362.

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TRENDS: NEW WAVE OF FORECLOSURES Foreclosure activity in December 2012 was at its lowest level since April 2007, down 21 percent from 2011, according to the “Year-End 2012 Foreclosure Market Report” by RealtyTrac, real estate data and listing site... (cont. on pg. 8)

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LOANS: Still Paying High Rates

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Professionals Who Might Help You Get A Mortgage

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TRENDS: New Wave Of Foreclosures

Pg. 8

Q & A: Ask Our Broker

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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

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Mar 9th 1-3pm

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Mount Vernon $174,500 Beautiful Craftsman home in old town MV is better than new! Fantastic updates. Fenced yard, patio and attached garage. Great walk ability to schools, bus line or downtown. This bright sunny floor plan is perfect for entertaining or relaxing! MLS#444382

Sedro-Woolley Starting at $89,900 3 lots to choose from. Picnic and ponder your dream home plans. Watch the sunset over Clear Lake, listen to the geese flying overhead and enjoy all the lake has to offer. Private setting, dead end road, easy access & convenient location.

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Burlington $226,710 Over 1600 sq. ft. w/3BRs/2 BA. Great neighborhood. Open floor plan. Nice back deck. Nice home at a great value. MLS#454054

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Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

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Debbie Allen 708-8780

Call Wilma, 661-1631

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Burlington $139,950 Treed 22 acre parcel. Level with a cleared building site near the road. Approximately 600 X 1500. Come build your private compound. MLS#385236

Concrete $189,000 Zoned secondary forestry. 80 acres with building site. Used exclusively as tree farm. Douglas Fir and some Red Alder. Has forestry management plan. Elk and deer prevalent throughout. MLS#452452

W NE

Burlington $265,000 Lovely 3 BR/2.25 BA rambler. Convenient location. Fully fenced backyard. 12 x 20 steel carport. Many updates. A must see! MLS#455611.

Call Mike, 540-1341

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Call Ron, 333-1045

Call Mike, (360) 540-1341

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Mount Vernon $210,000 Completely remodeled rambler. 3 BR + office/ den, 1614 sq. ft. On .68 acre, RV parking. Not a short sale, no flood ins. All appliances included. Move-In Ready! MLS#454028 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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Jim Stransky 708-1681

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Robie Nash

Glenhaven $995 per month, $995 Security Deposit. Country feel. 3 BR/1 BA home for rent in Glenhaven. Attached garage. Several amenities including clubhouse and community pool. Call our Property Management Division at 360-755-5555.

Call Charlie, 708-1415, Jeannie, 708-9645

Mike Welling 540-1341

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Mount Vernon $775,000 Elegant home on shy 5 acres. 4 BR/3 BA shy 4500 sq. ft. Beautifully up-dated custom home. Huge outdoor patio w/ F.P. + kitchen. 3 car attached garage. Shop & bar, total parking for 9 vehicles. MLS#453981

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

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Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Robie Nash 466-8034

Shannon Henderson Office Manager

Jennifer Absten Administrative Assistant

Steph Richardson Administrative Assistant

Traci Erickson Property Manager 391-2969

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Anacortes

$895,000 Bow

$1,099,000 Anacortes

$399,000 Anacortes

$429,000

$765,000 Coupeville

$72,000 Burlington

$85,000-$95,000

$379,950 Mount Vernon

$40,000 Anacortes

$165,000

" Create Your Dream"

Guemes Island

$38,000 Anacortes

Burlington

$189,900 Sedro-Woolley

3201 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes (360) 293-2161 300 East College Way, Mount Vernon (360) 428-4111

Jones Atterberry

Bob Baker

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Heidi Hyback Stephanie Magerkurth Christine Mathes

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Rich Ballow

Drina McCorkle

Rick Bennett

Janis McHarg

Elizabeth Bishop

Curt Oppel

John Bruemmer

Karen Petersen

Bert Clay

Shalyce Pocock

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Guy Davidson

Lisa Strandberg

Sandi Davidson

Mel Strickland

Buzz Ely

Kristine Stultz

Doug Hughes

June Ventimiglia

Kimberli Gregory

Allen Workman

Leigh Zwicker

March 8, 2013

LO AN S

STILL PAYING HIGH RATES

Enticing low mortgage rates are available, but they’re not being handed to Americans on a silver platter

espite record-low mortgage interest rates available for the past few years, far too many borrowers are holding onto high-interest loans. That’s the alarming conclusion of a recent CoreLogic study, which reveals that approximately 69 percent of American homeowners had mortgage interest rates higher than 5 percent and a third had rates exceeding 6 percent. Additionally, 84 percent of underwater borrowers are paying more than 5 percent, while a full 50 percent of them pay higher than 6 percent. Drew Grandi, loan originator for Poli Mortgage Group in Boston, says there are three main possible causes: the decline in property values in most major markets that has left about 30 percent of current homeowners with underwater mortgages; loan products offered before 2008 that allowed borrowers to buy homes without documenting

SANDI RILEY 770-8670

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•ELEGANT 4+ BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH BEAUTY W/3,244 SQ. FT. •CHERRYWOOD /GRANITE KITCHEN,FAMILY RM., + DEN/ OFICE •LG. MASTER DOWN, 3 CAR GAR., LOVELY MTN. / FAIRWAY VIEWS!

•EAGLEMONT “GOLF” COMMUNITY, W/ BACK YD. PRIVACY/ GREENBELT •LOVELY RAMBLER W/DAYLIGHT BASE’MT, 2620 SQ. FT. •3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS, MASTER DOWN, JETTED TUB & MORE!!

•PANORAMIC VALLEY/MTN. VIEWS, PRIVACY PLUS ON 38+ ACRES •FAA & COUNTY PERMITTED 1700 FT. LONG “TURF” LANDING STRIP •3 BD., 2. BA., FAM. RM. (2700+ S.F.)”TRIPLEWIDE” HOME+ SHOP/BARN

1922 S. 16TH STREET, MT. VERNON $164,500

11604 SCOTT ROAD, (SAMISH IS.) BOW $435,000

38182 STATE ROUTE #20 (BIRDSVIEW) CONCRETE $374,500 ES CR

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2610 E. SECTION ST. (LITTLE MTN. ESTATES) MT. VERNON $39,500

XXX PRINGLE STREET, CLEAR LAKE $94,500

$28,500

MLS#451277

$264,500

CALL SANDI TO VIEW !

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•OVER 2,000 SQ. FT., LG. BONUS RM., FAMILY RM. + OFFICE •2 BD., 1.5 BA., JETTED TUB, WOOD STOVE, LG. VIEW DECK •NEARLY 1 ACRE, PRIVACY +, RIVER VIEWS & COMM. BEACH

•GREAT LOCATION, BACK OF PARK PRIVACY, “TOP 55+” PARK IN WA. STATE •FRESH INTERIOR PAINT, ALL NEW FLOOR COVERINGS, GAS HEAT •2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, LG. FAMILY RM. OFF SPACIOUS KITCHEN

•CLOSE TO TOWN, LOADED W/ PRIVACY, APPROX. 3.20 ACRES •GENTLE SLOPE , MOSTLY CLEARED, GREAT MTN. & VALLEY VIEWS! •P.U.D. WATER AVAIL. & POWER, BUILD YOUR DREAMHOME! (MANUF. OK)

MLS#302054

• Commercial Zoning • Lots of parking • Aprx. 1/3 ac • 2 br 1.5 ba

• All appliances stay • Cute yard • Great starter or rental • 2 bd, 1 ba Anita Kohl 961-7795 Arlene Vonachen 853-6429 Dawn Hardman 540-0058 Duane Gish 770-9299 Dominic Pettruzzelli 333-5210 George Herner 840-3743

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MLS#312114

$164,500

MLS#396611

$18,500

MLS#420326

• 1/3 acre • Cozy 3 br • Quiet deadend street • Fenced yard

MLS#435029

MLS#225091

67,950

• 3+ acres • Convenient location $374,500 MLS#296437 • Possible owner finance • MF homes OK • 5 Mtn view acres • Huge shop $247,500 MLS#389174 • 2678 sq ft • Loaded with extras • Panoramic views • Over 1800 sf • Upgraded throughout • Walk to Hillcrest

• Updated kitchen • New Listing • Zoned Urban Res. • Original woodwork

$129,500

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•PANORAMIC VALLEY/MTN. VIEWS, LOVELY CUSTOM RAMBLER •SPACIOUS, 2678 S.F. W/GORGEOUS MASTER SUITE, VIEW DEN •TOTAL OF 3 BD., 2.5 BA., LARGE BARN/ SHOP, QUALITY ++!

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Property Management 542-2134

4723 N. Beaverpond Dr, Mt Vernon 1528 Alpine View Dr, Mt Vernon For details & directions, visit openhouse.com

$259,900

•QUIET STREET NEAR HILLCREST PARK & JEFFERSON •LIKE NEW INSIDE & OUT, “METICULOUS”, LOADED W/ SCHOOL •2 FENCED LOTS/YARDS, ROOM TO BUILD A UPGRADES •2 BD., “GRANITE” BATH, OPEN PLAN W/LG. VIEW SHOP,HAVE A LG. GARDEN ETC. •3 BD., 1.5 BA., GAS STOVE, WINDOWS,VAULTED •PERMITTED “SEASONAL” 80 FT. DOCK, , ENJOY VIEWS OF “LITTLE MTN.”! CRABBING/FISHING & MORE!

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44209 DALLES RD., CONCRETE $178,900

360.424.2100 • www.century21northhomes.com SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-3 PM

OPEN SAT. & SUN. 12:00-3:00

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Anita Kohl 961-7795

30595 WALBERG ROAD (DAY CREEK) SEDRO-WOOLLEY $487,950 ST

4723 N. BEAVER POND DRIVE (EAGLEMONT) MT. VERNON $429,000

Sandi Riley 770-8670

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1528 ALPINE VIEW DRIVE (EAGLEMONT) MT. VERNON $518,900

could be split into a $417,000 first loan and a $108,000 home equity line of credit second loan; you may be able to refinance your first loan into a conforming 30-year fixed loan around the 3.25 percent level. “Don’t give up on refinancing. Form a relationship with someone who is knowledgeable in the industry, and have them mentor you through the process. Guidelines, values and credit criteria change often, so revisit the process every six months,” Alexander says.

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income; and more stringent loan requirements today that often prevent these high-rate borrowers from refinancing. “There are a vast number of individuals who can no longer qualify for what they currently own,” says Steven Alexander, president of Private Mortgage Services in Atlanta. “They, unfortunately, are trapped in a cycle which will only change when... they can secure employment at a pay grade comparable to when they purchased the home.” Homeowners with high rates should learn if they qualify for refinancing. If your mortgage is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and originated prior to May 2009, for example, you may qualify for the government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program. Or, if you have a high-interest jumbo loan, you may want to consider splitting it into two loans, Grandi says. A $525,000 jumbo loan, for example,

$189,900

SOLD

• Beautifully remodeled • Large lot, • No flood insurance! • Country club location

Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Jeff Dowrey 661-2161 Karl Morse 395-5405 Lisa Wondoloski 443-975-9426 Margie Ernst 708-3198 Marlene Deasy 661-6720

Mike Newman 708-1419 Noli Goode 630-6527 Pam Fields 982-0360 Rick Kiesser 770-1195 Sandi Hocking 708-1523 Sandi Riley 770-8670

• 55+ park living • Lg clubhouse avail. • 2 bdrms, 2 baths • New vinyl windows

Start Your New Career Today! Classes Starting Now Call Scott 542-2121 Sharon Stokes 661-6164 Tamara Cooper 630-9127 Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696

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PROFESSIONALS WHO MIGHT HELP YOU GET A MORTGAGE

he process of buying a home can be intimidating, especially for those men and women who have never before owned their own homes. Nowadays, more homeowners are choosing to get preapproved for mortgages before they begin searching for a home in an effort to make the homebuying process go more smoothly when they find the home for them. One of the first things buyers must do when seeking preapproval is find the right mortgage lender. There are many different ways to find a mortgage lender who will fund your home loan. Prospective homeowners would be wise to familiarize themselves with mortgage lenders before beginning the preapproval process. The following are a few terms prospective home buyers should know before they begin the process of buying a home.

* Retail lender: These are lenders who will reach out directly to prospective home buyers. Retail lenders include banks with loan officers in local branches, though many banks are also wholesale lenders. * Wholesale lender: A wholesale lender is one who funds a mortgage acquired through a mortgage broker. A wholesale lender will buy the mortgage from the broker after the broker has found the customer and processed the loan. * Mortgage broker: Mortgage brokers are essentially matchmakers. A mortgage broker will examine a prospective buyer’s finances and then work to find the buyer a lender who can provide him or her with the best rate and terms. The broker may charge buyers a fee, but the broker will earn the bulk of his or her money when the buyer is matched with a lender. * Mortgage banker: A mortgage banker will fund the

loan initially. But mortgage bankers often sell the loan to secondary lenders. Many men and women might be familiar with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both of which are secondary lenders. A mortgage banker will borrow money from the a bank to fund the initial loan, then repay that bank if and when the loan is sold to a secondary lender. * Portfolio lender: A portfolio lender is typically a credit union or community bank that uses deposits from its customers to fund loans that it will keep in its portfolios. * Loan officer: Loan officers can be very helpful to buyers, helping them through the loan application process and offering advice on finding a mortgage that best meets a customer’s needs. A loan officer may be referred to as a mortgage consultant or a home loan consultant, and many will earn a commission on the loan once it is finalized.

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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

CRAFTSMAN STYLE…w/covered porch, 2+BR, 1.5 BA. Approx 1600 sf. Pergo flooring in liv/dining rooms. Lg rec rm w/woodstove. $119,900. #368858

SEDRO-WOOLLEY VICTORIAN HOME… beautiful 5 BR home on 3 city lots in town. Updated to compliment original charm, attch 3 car garage. $269,900. #444563 CONCRETE… fixer on 3 useable acres, partially cleared. 1 1/2 story. 4 BRs up 1 down & 1 BA. $119,000. #239452

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GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT… one level home, 2 BR, 1BA, spacious living room & kitchen w/breakfast area. 3 carports, 1 garage, shop area. $179,999. #454810 4 BR+BONUS ROOM… with 2 full baths. Home includes privileges to community pool & clubhouse $179,500. #452266 SKAGIT RIVER PLAYGROUND… drive east with your picnic & fishing pole, kick back on your own lot. 3/4 acre lot, just $37,000. #318635 2.83 ACRE PARCEL… close to town, water & power in as is a completed septic design. Has lot cert, ready to build. $54,900. #4551688

PEACEFUL 55+ PARK… spacious dble wide , painted inside/out, new roof, skirting. 2 BR, 2 BA. Views/walking trails by Padilla Bay. $43,900. #61564 NEW PRICE! GREAT OPPORTUNITY… located east of Burl. Blvd! 2 BR,1449 sf home + attached 572 sf shop... $269,000. #103775 2 ACRE LOTS… 2 parcels ready for new home. Each is 2 acres w/nice territorial views and municipal water available. $110,000 #45359 BEAUTIFUL CONWAY HOME… on .5 ac, 2 story w/mstr ste on main flr,open great rm/pellet stove & stone surround, lg patio, covered & wrap around porch, fruit trees & pasture area. NEW ON MARKET. $419,000 #45445

ROLLING RIDGE BEAUTY… 3 BR, 2.5 BA 2100sf home, bright entry, formal dining/living room. Open kitchen, gas f/place & more. $289,950. #448649 CAMANO ISLAND… 2.5 acres near Camano Plaza w/1920 sf bldg & room to expand. Zoned for light mfg. $315,000. #3912228 PANORAMIC VIEWS… Of Big Lake. Kitchen w/loads of cabinets, granite, sep. laundry rm, 1/2 BA & mst ste on main floor. Upper w/2 rooms, one w/ 3/4 BA. 5 acres fenced & gated. $339,900. #447367 ALGER AND OLD 99… Corner of high traffic area (Alger Tavern). Rambler, lots of possibilities. Rural village commercial zoning! $179,000. #324553

360.757.6013 800.869.7084

UNIQUE INVESTMENT PROPERTY… rooms for rent-multi-family, 6 rental rooms + common area, just $185,000. #437408 REDUCED SMALL BUSINESS?… perfect location just 1/2 block east of Burlington Blvd., lots of parking. 119,500. #103783 GREAT LOCATION… 1/3 acre, beautiful views, walking trails & Big Lk w/ public access. Rural neighborhood. $64,500. #320568 SHARP RAMBLER… convenient to schools, medical, town & freeway. 3 BR, 2 BA, hardwood floors. Living rm w/gas f/place . Granite counters, stainless appl. $239,900. #443905

Evening Phone Calls Welcome 770-7083 391-5587 661-0145

Fritz Inman Jan Scally Jeff Ingman

661-0147 421-5160 202-2859

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391-0938 661-1500 770-6013

Holly Hilts Tod LeHecka Karin Peck

661-5538 333-1032 391-7561

CONTEMPORARY BURLINGTON BEAUTY… breath taking views of valley, architect design featured inPac. NW Mag. Amazing upscale home has over 2400 sf, 1200 sf shop & 665 sf guest house. $575,000. #445498 SKAGIT RIVER PLAYGROUND… drive east with your picnic & fishing pole, kick back on your own lot. 3/4 acre lot, just $37,000. #318635 4PLEX LOT… close to services, all utilities available, ready to build. Possible split to 2 lots & sell for residential. $120,000. #353833 RARE OPPORTUNITY… 86’ no bank Skagit County w/front. Ready for your dream home. Level & about 1/2 acre. North end Lk McMurray. $284,000. #408456

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RESIDENTIAL 1218 SHIRLEY PL, MV

VACANT LAND $175,000

Cute, solid, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1492 sq.ft. rambler on The Hill in MV. Updated kitchen & bath. Gas heat, vinyl windows. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #447621 16792 STATE ROUTE 536, MV

$184,900

Lovely remodeled 1 story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, pine floors, ceiling fans & gas fireplace. Large deck, garden shed & 2 car detached garage. All in the country with Mt. Baker view. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #372960 $199,900

Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home near Hillcrest Park. New roof, siding, electrical, plumbing, flooring, cabinets & more. Nice home with open floor plan. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #449288 NE

$369,000

Fantastic upscale condo with southern exposure & views. Open floor plan, 2 bedrooms, 2.25 baths, 2399 SF on 2 levels with decks on each level. Kitchen with granite & SS appliances. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #446921 6792 F & S GRADE RD., SDW

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1714 S. 14TH ST, MV

1610 ALPINE CREST LP., #A, MV

4220 MONTGOMERY PL, MV

$459,900

LOT 20, PRESSENTIN RANCH DRIVE, CNC $47,900

Beautiful custom residence in Park Crest. Approx. 3218 sq.ft., on over 1/3 acre. 5 bedrooms, 3.75 baths. Full attached 1 bed/1.5 bath MIL with garage & private entry. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #363599

Very nice building lot in Skagit View Willage. .91 acre, level & lightly treed. Public water & power available. More information at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #345166

$375,000

Car Collector’s Dream: garage space for 12 cars! Approx.2238 SF, 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Pond, 6+ acres, lower property w/ approx.740’of Samish River frontage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #90077

9714 THURSTON LANE, SDW

17598 TIFFANY WAY, MV OPEN SATURDAY 1:00 - 3:00

$514,900

6658 THOMAS CREEK DR., SDW

Waterfront home at a great price. 1-story home with wonderful floor plan with spacious rooms & spectacular water views. Large level lot, 2 car garage. Close to LaConner. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #249568

Rare 1 level living in an exceptional neighborhood. Home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths nicely planned to take advantage of beautiful westerly views. 3 car garage includes RV bay. Partially covered patio. Call Donna Rowell at 708-7984. #455383

17999 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., MV

17311 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., BIG LAKE

15002 CHANNEL LN, LAC

$398,000

$399,950

Updated 2 bedroom home LIKE NEW, hickory cabinets, fireplace, 1.75 baths. Front deck to enjoy gorgeous lake & mountain views. 100’ of no bank waterfront. Call Alice Hanson at 7708791 or Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #317967

$529,900

WATERFRONT ESTATE with 1+ acre on Big Lake. Full view of the lake, 3 RV pads with hook-ups. 3 stall dressing building. 2 decks & 2 docks. 1400+ SF with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #112580

$329,000

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Better than new Victorian style home on 1/3 acre in semi-rural setting. 4 bedrooms, remodeled kitchen, greenhouse, family room with gas fireplace, wonderful mountain views. Call Margy Furst at (206)755-8406. #450690 NE

4797 G LOOP RD, BOW

$69,500

Level lot on Samish Island. Possible water view. Water share available from Samish Farms Water Assoc. New updated approved septic design. Buyer to verify all information. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #386155 600 TRAIL RD., SDW

$69,950

DUPLEX LOT, great location, great price! Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #372331

17146 BRITT RD., MV

$364,000

3400 sq.ft. Burlington home above flood zone. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, updated kitchen & master bath. Huge basement. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #454392

$599,000

Beautiful property with 13+ acres – 4856 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, master suite with fireplace. In-ground swimming pool. 10 car garage/shop. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #391017

W NE

12103 HILYNN DR., BRL

$129,000

Lovely level 3.29 acres of farmland. Perfect for your new home site. Outstanding view of Mount Baker. Public water, power & a 1000 gallon septic on property. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #322893 5510 ISLAND VIEW WAY, BOW

16442 FIR ISLAND RD., CONWAY OPEN SATURDAY 12:00 - 2:00

$415,000

Fir Island mini-farm with great light filled 4 bedroom craftsman home, Eco friendly guest house, large shop, barn & outbuildings. 2.1 acres of fertile soil. Big views! Call Margy Furst at (206)755-8406. #454974

17422 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., MV

$629,900

Gorgeous Mt. Baker, Cultus Mountain & Lake views! 5+ acres with homes on seperate parcelts! Great barn, heated shop & additional outbuildings. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #449607

$59,950

Beautiful private 1 acre building lot with community water & power available. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #205280

16457 DIKE RD., MV 13829 AVON ALLEN RD., MV

$59,900

This building lot is just over ½ acre. Natural gas, power & water all available. More information at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #345166

$270,000

5 acre parcel with views of Samish Bay, San Juan Island, farmland & sunsets. A rare find in Bow-Edison area. Quick access to I-5 & Chuckanut Dr. Call Warren Bingham at 7702421. #27212675 LOT 1 & 3, ERSHIG RD, BOW

$325,000

Outstanding acreage with a 1 acre plateau to build your dream home with views of Mt. Erie plus 14.21 acres. Drilled well. Also included a 1 acre parcel for your shop. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #359797

Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939 Alice Hanson Bill Krieger Cindy Sullivan Donna Rowell

360-770-8791 360-421-4446 360-941-9443 360-708-7984

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Elizabeth Miller George Bellos Jamie Yantis Jannette Krieger

360-420-3607 360-708-9762 360-540-5264 360-708-0233

Jim Glackin Karen Beckner Karine Anderson Kim Kelley Lee Ann Dean

360-428-2828 360-840-9455 360-421-1189 360-202-5515 360-421-3082

Linda Eastman Margy Furst Megan O’Bryan Rita Ingram Robin Lee Luif

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$283,000

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$339,000

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$1,325,000

Delightful country home. 3 Bed, 2.25 Baths. Master w/private deck. 2 wood burning fireplaces, 2 car garage and oversized yard. Colleen Craig 360/770-9638 MLS#453293

This classic 2 story, 4 bdrm + den, 2.5 bath home has been well maintained and updated. 10,000 SF lot is fully fenced & has a great backyard! Samantha Masaoka 360/770-0929 MLS#452655

The Everything Home! 3 bedrooms, 4 bths, 3 fps, open living indoors and out. Full 4 car garage & bar area, 2 car garage on main. Fully fenced. Gina Davis 360/708-7794 MLS#454593

120 LUMMI CIRCLE , LC

223 SKAGIT WY, LC

17038 OBSTRUCTION DR, BURL

$224,900

$269,000

$379,000

Amazing views from this 2 bed 2 bath bank owned home! Enjoy waterfront living & the many amenities Shelter Bay has to offer. Paul Weisz 360/391-7281. MLS#446047

Fabulous water views! Main lvl living, vaulted wood ceiling, windows for light & view & Mstr w/jetted tub. Dwnstrs, fam rm, 2 more bed & workshop. Jackie Stone 360/661-2247. MLS#387725

Lg home sits on 1+ acre on ridge overlooking the valley. Main lvl living, bed, 3 bath plus a lower level family room. Debbie Macy 360/391-2422 MLS#388087

4716 CYPRESS DR, ANA

2609 CREEKSIDE LN, ANA

2107 MINNESOTA AVE, ANA

$240,000

$314,500

$889,000

Updated rambler in quiet area. Spacious fenced back yard. New ext paint, new hardwood flooring. Workshop located in the garage. Cheryl Frazier 360/202-4798. MLS#414573

Enjoy ease of living, just move in, wide inviting entry, soaring ceiling, skylights, fireplace, & ample windows to Mt Baker & water view. Jackie Stone 360/661-2247. MLS#413666

Blend of contemporary with traditional architecture brings warmth and clean lines. 180 degree views from almost every room, 2900 SF. 3BR/2.5BA home. Margi Houghton 360/202-0041 MLS#218740

1801 37TH ST, ANA

2411 SKYLINE WY #202, ANA

4824 G LOOP RD, BOW

$249,000

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$375,000

Second story condo allows skylights & vaulted ceilings. Great expansive views, 2 Bed, 2 bath, approx. 1500 sq. ft. of living space. John Prosser 360/202-3891 MLS#337294

$1,295,000

Spectacular panoramic views. 4,724 +/- SF w/gated access. 2 car attached plus 3 car detached garage w/ extra apartment or workshop. 3 master suites! Margi Houghton 360/202-0041 MLS#358605

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1 A & B HUMMINGBIRD LN, ANACORTES $259,000 5 acre lot with great views of Padilla Bay & Cascade Mnts. Property has two 2.5 acre lots that both can be built on. Water, power & gas at street. Margi Houghton 360/202-0041 MLS#183922

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Two 30 x 100 lots in Historic Downtown Anacortes; zoned for mixed use residential over commercial. Soil test complete; 7 car oarking space off alley. Cheryl Frazier 360/202-4798. MLS#442706

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NEW WAVE OF FORECLOSURES

Foreclosures are down nationwide, but rates remain high in certain areas

oreclosure activity in December 2012 was at its lowest level since April 2007, down 21 percent from 2011, according to the “Year-End 2012 Foreclosure Market Report” by RealtyTrac, real estate data and listing site. That’s good news for the country as a whole, but foreclosures remain especially high in some areas. In Florida, Palm Bay has seen a 110 annual percent change in foreclosure activity, and Tampa’s rate rose 41 percent. Other problem areas include Raleigh, N.C. (62 percent), Omaha, Neb. (38 percent) and Rockford, Ill. (36 percent), per RealtyTrac. Stacey Anfindsen, real estate agent and appraiser for Birch Appraisal Group in Cary, N.C., near Raleigh, says, “These [markets] were ‘ground zero’ for people buying houses who should not have been buying houses,” during the housing bubble.

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Foreclosures remain high in many of these markets because of backlog of foreclosure cases, Anfindsen says. This is especially true in states like New Mexico, known as a judicial foreclosure state, where a judge must sign off on a foreclosure prior to the property being taken back by the foreclosing lender. It adds extra time to the process, explains Michael Lizzi, associate broker with Allstar Realty in Rio Rancho, N.M. “Another contributing factor is short sales,” Lizzi says. “These sales can run through multiple offers before... falling into a bucket for foreclosure.” Still, there is hope on the horizon, as evidenced by a recent increase in housing starts, a stabilization of housing prices and a reduction in the unemployment rate.

“I believe the recent positive turn in the real estate market will give downtrodden homeowners who have lost so much equity in their homes over the past six years a ray of hope,” says Rhonda Duffy, owner and broker of Duffy Realty in Atlanta. “And rather than defaulting and walking away from their homes to foreclosure or bankruptcy, I think homeowners will regain some confidence and actually ride out the market.” — Erik J. Martin

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16573 Beaver Marsh Rd, Mount Vernon Beautifully restored 1909 Craftsman style home on 2.68 acres. Shop/barn connects to pasture. Original fir flooring throughout, Lg. ba. upstairs + upper deck off master to take in the panoramic views of Mt. Baker, Olympic Mtns. Heated outdoor swimming pool w/hot tub. Guest suite w/ba. off main entrance gives guests their own private space. Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#440085 $350,000

41610 Cape Horn Dr, Concrete One of the best spots for watching Eagles & wildlife on the other side of the river from back porch. Nice living rm., kitchen/dining combo, carpeted upstairs br. 2 add’l salable parcels P62911 & 62912 w/ water connections, potential to build. Lots are good for RV use. Park & boat launch nearby. Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#353742 $112,000

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21727 Swan Rd, Mount Vernon Charming home w/ 100’ x 40’ shop on 8.49 acres. Updated w/ beautiful flooring, master on main level w/ its own ba. + French doors out to deck. Lg country kitchen. XL bedrooms upstairs w/ play room/office area in between. New pellet stove. Pasture fenced in back & extra pasture to east of property. Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#391322 $390,000

2210 Old Hwy 99 Rd S #20, Mount Vernon Affordable 2 br. 1 ba. Current leased lot rent $447; includes water, sewer, garbage, cable TV. All new copper plumbing, laminate floors installed approx. 2 yrs. ago, vinyl dbl pane windows, light sw. & recept. per code. Furnace approx. 2 yrs. old. Water heater has 1 year warranty. (55+Park). Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#439809 $6,500

1050 Sinclair Wy, Burlington Charming home in wonderful 55 & better community of The Cedars. Floor plan is open & welcoming. Lg. rooms, 2 br., each w/ own ba. Garage + 2 parking spaces & RV parking. Homeowner Dues include Cable TV, use of Clubhouse, Structure Insurance, Building Maintenance, and lawn/yard care. Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS#287212 $125,995

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Mount Vernon’s Most Gorgeous Neighborhood!! Lot 11 on Quail Drive boasts over 2 acres looking directly west over the picturesque farmlands all the way to the San Juans and Beyond. Spectacular Sunsets await your dream home on this fully cleared ready to build once in a lifetime property.

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Level 8.96 acres w/fenced pastures in great location. New carpet, windows, furnace, roofs, fresh interior paint, and updated bath rms. Kitchen w/new cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, brkfst bar. 3 car shop w/1 RV door & loft, 6 stall barn w/tac rm, fruit trees, garden sp, plus 2 BR manuf hm, 3 car garage.

Charming 3 bedroom home. This located near the hospital and schools and just minutes from I-5 this affordable is ready for new owners. Terrific lot with a nice back yard. A little personal TLC will go a long way with this house don’t miss out!

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4 BR, 2.5 BA home adjacent to scenic Skagit River Park. Spacious, fenced back yard w/large covered patio. Back gate takes you directly into park. Enjoy running, walking or riding, soccer fields. Updated flooring & trim, fresh interior paint, master on main, lovely kitchen w/view of park. All appliances stay. 2 car garage, RV parking. Burlington schools.

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$795 MV MADDOX CREEK 1 bdrm 55+ secure, view, quiet. 360-941-4432 2 Bdrm, 315 W. Woodworth, S-W. $725 + dep. W/D hookups, no pets/smoking. W/S/G pd. 360-854-8507. 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. SW 1 bdrm, downstairs, $675 + $400 dep. Cute & convenient, no smoke. 856-6737

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals. Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com 2 bdrm, 2 ba, S.W. parklike setting, new paint & carpet, large carport & yard, detached storage shed, $995/ mo. Yard care is included. Call Piazza Realty, Property Mgmt 360-424-7368. MV, Eaglemont, 4 Bdrm, 2 Â˝ Ba, 3 car garage, all applcs., $1,900. 360-941-7188 Newer 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, on private street, garage, applcs., close to shopping & park, $1400/mo. 360-661-6674 RENT TO OWN 3 bdrm, 2 ba, garage. Close to college. $1350. www.skagitsolutions.com 360-420-0606

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MV 3 PLEX, 2201 N. 20th, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, wood stove, W/D, garage, end unit. $750/mo. $500 dep. 360424-6974 M.V. Townhouse 2 bdrm, 2 ba, garage. No smoke/pets, $900/mo. 360-708-0316 or 360-856-4172.

Burlington Business Park, 720 sq. ft. office, 3000 sq. ft. warehouse, loading dock plus 12x14 drive in door, 22 ft high, $2600/mo NNN. Call Al Brown, 360-770-9877

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OPEN HOUSE Sat., March 9th, 12-2 1927 Fir Island Farmhouse w/ views from every rm. On 2.1 ac this charmer offers big bright int. with 4 bdrms in the main house. Craftsman details in tact, hardwoods, big open country kitchen, dbl pane windows, big deck w/ Olympics view, organic gardens, garden shed, 700 SF shop, beautiful old barn has had some stabilizing work done, & add'l outbldg. Eco-friendly guest house is over 700 SF w/its own septic, deck & views & rents for $900/mo. WRE/Skagit Valley Call Margy Furst, (206)755-8406

OPEN HOUSE Sat., March 9th, 1:00-3:00 Beautifully designed 1 level w/no stairs. Vaulted marble entry, kitchen w/cherry cabinets, family rm w/gas FP & built-ins. Living/dining rm & master bdrm are accented w/recessed ceilings. Master has dbl sinks & door to patio w/hot tub & waterfall area. Great laundry/craft rm w/sewing center. Floor plan is versatile & perfectly planned to take advantage of the best view lot in the neighborhood. MLS# 455383 WRE/Skagit Valley Call Donna Rowell, (360)708-7984

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One level 3 bdrm, 2 bath home on 4/10th of an acre. Formal living room with fireplace, large family room with gas stove, updated kitchen with eating area, new laundry room, new master suite with walk in closet, office area with built in desk. New carpet, gas heat, spacious yard with outbuildings, covered outdoor barbeque/hot tub area, RV/extra parking area.

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Rural 4800 Sq. Ft. Home on 166 Acre Farm Excellent farm ground, lots of amenities located in Eastern Oregon $795,000. 541-568-4585 or email: dwilkinson@omnitrac.com for brochure.

OPEN HOUSE SAT., MARCH 9TH 12 - 2 Lovely remodeled 1 story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, built-in cabinets, pine floors, ceiling fans & forced air gas fireplace. Plus large deck, raised beds for your garden or flowers, garden shed & 2 car detached garage. All in the country with view of Mt. Baker & just minutes to I-5 for easy commuting. MLS# 372960 WRE/Skagit Valley Call Alice Hanson, (360)770-8791

Charming home in the wonderful 55 & better community of The Cedars in Burlington. The floor plan is open & welcoming. Lrg rms, 2 bdrms each w/it's own bathroom. Garage plus 2 parking spaces & RV parking. Homeowner dues incl. cable TV, free use of clubhouse, structure insurance, building maintenance, lawn & yard care. Ext. freshly painted in 2012. For more information please call Laura Bird 360630-9692 MLS# 287212 ReMax Valley Homes

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5226 WELLSPRING RD, MOUNT VERNON $239,000

17774 TUKTUK , LACONNER $95,000

Waterfront Cabin on Skagit Bay with terrific views of Whidbey Island and the Olympics. Perfect get-away. Enjoy fabulous sunsets from the Western facing deck. Wildlife paradise with eagles, blue herons and seals. Great Kyaking. Currently used by owner as a retreat and vacation rental (approximately $8,000$10,000 income per year). Leased land with Suzanne Jenkins B.I.A. MLS#454385 360-941-2983

Spacious 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home on generous corner lot! 2 luxury main floor living areas w/gas fplace & 2nd flr bonus TV rm, just off master. Kitchen has all newer appliances. Hardwood & carpet floors throughout. Has 2 car garage & is close to shopping, schools, playfields & walking trails. MLS#436162. T923789 Sandy Everett to 85377 360-202-3706

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Qualifies for USDA! Solid farmhouse with original wood moldings, coved ceiling and a rock fireplace, truly a traditional Washington home. A full basement with pantry area, spacious patio with gorgeous mountain views all around. A 2-car detached garage and a greenhouse complete the picture for down home country living. Home was moved Brett Tacker 360-840-7931 to this site in the 40’s. MLS#387113

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Beautiful waterfront home offers lots of light, amazing views, & parklike approach! Home features 4 beds, vaulted ceilings, formal living & dining rooms & large kitchen. Daylight basement offers extra living space; kitchenette, office/library. Dock, boat launch, 75’ waterfront! MLS#440278. T156296 to 85377

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Spacious living, all on 1 level! Plenty of space (1ac) comes with this lovely home at the end of a long driveway. Large rooms complete with nice carpeting are found throughout. Home is right across the street from the River and property has great garden potential. MLS# 447728

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4500 SQ. FT. CUSTOM HOME. Beautiful, spacious, striking design by Ladies Home Journal architectural editor! Many custom built-ins; every room a generous size; 3 bedrooms, 2 family rooms and a den! Each which could provide addt’l bedrooms! 2 natural gas log fireplaces! Lots of natural light and expansive decking overlooking estate! Danya Wolf MLS#347359. T575960 to 85377 360-708-8294

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Mechanics Dream! 36x70 Shop designed & built by retired auto body shop owner, has bathroom w/shower & w/d! Covered RV prkg w/power & dump station. Unique, custom built 1568sf home w/bonus 1260sf unfinished basement/garage. Lg deck looks out to 3.17 acres w/ beautiful sunset views! MLS#426584

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Spacious 3 bedroom unit, in a convenient location; is situated on one plus acre of parklike lawn and filbert trees. An attached single garage plus two (2) extra spaces allow plenty of parking to accommodate your autos. Also two guest parking spots. Washer and Dryer hook-ups are inside each unit. MLS#449469

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Two four-plex tracts for $150,000 ea & one five-plex tract for $175,000. Building permit ready for thirteen (13) units. Or, administrative conditional use potential for prof/med offices. All utilities; incl off-site, fenced storm retention pond. Enjoy sunsets & Mount Baker view from this level 37,800 SF city tract. MLS#29133170

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