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THIS ISSUE ADVANTAGES OF TWO-STAGE HEATING SYSTEMS PAGE 4

MAKE HOUSEHOLD DRAFTS A THING OF THE PAST PAGE 5

COULD YOUR HOME BE MAKING YOU SICK? PAGE 6-7

23682 PACIFIC HWY, MOUNT VERNON Skagit Tradition Realty 3780 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-424-0300 www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com

Agent: Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

$499,000

Mechanics Dream! Features a 36x70 Shop; designed and built by

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retired auto body shop owner, includes a bathroom with shower and

ft. unfinished basement/garage. Large deck looks out over 3.17 acres offering beautiful sunset views! MLS#426584

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TABLE of CONTENTS Advantages of Two-Stage Heating Systems Pg. 4 Make Household Drafts a Thing of the Past Pg. 5 Could your home be making you sick?

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Mount Vernon $129,900 Remarkable 1 acre building site w/ southern views. Strong producing well is in, septic, soil work and design complete. Power and phone on lot. Building permit for a new manufactured home is complete or modify for a stick built home. MLS#359475 Call Ron, 333-1045

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Sedro-Woolley $139,900 Rare 150 feet of waterfront on Clear Lake. Property faces west providing outstanding sunsets. Includes 3.5 acres of land. Private setting, dead end road. MLS#425334

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Waterfront, 2 bedroom La Conner duplex, on the Channel just north of town, all appliances, located on 1.8 acres, private setting. $995/month.

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Mount Vernon $149,500 MV Rambler. 3 BR/ 1 ¾ bath. Fully Fenced ¼ acre lot. 2 car attached garage. Room for RV parking. All appliances included. MLS#426818

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La Conner $145,000 Affordable fee simple in La Conner. 1680 sq. ft., 3 BR/2 BA mfg home on nice size lot. 24 X 36 shop w/hoist, compressor & woodstove. Lots of parking. Snee-Oosh beach, boat ramp and amenities. MLS#366246

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Bow $399,950 Affordable 85 feet of waterfront home on Samish Island. Restored to better than new. 3 BR/1.5 BA. Huge separate shop for toy collections/hobbies. Priced to sell quickly. MLS#353187

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2 BR/1 BA unit for rent in Burlington 5 plex. Newer kitchen cabinets, carpet and paint. Newer vinyl windows. Carport and storage area. W/S/G and basic cable paid. No pets. $815 rent/ $815 deposit.

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Mount Vernon $155,000 Roomy 3 BR/2 BA home with 1782 sq. ft. on 1+ acre. Convenient location right on edge of Mount Vernon. Deck. Outbuildings. MLS#416805

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3 BR/1.5 BA cozy condo w/extremely private setting. Remodeled with new carpet and paint. Kitchen appliances with washer/dryer. Comfortable living room includes a fireplace. Water, sewer and garbage paid. Nice private setting. $1000 rent/ $1000 deposit

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Advantages of Two-Stage Heating Systems

urchasing a new heating and cooling system could be in your future. Selecting the right furnace for your home requires understanding the various products available. A two-stage heating system is preferred by many HVAC contractors and could be the right fit in your renovation. Choosing a new furnace and heating components can be difficult. The business has its own terminology, and there are scores of different equipment manufacturers all claiming that their brand is the best. Buying a new heating system is also expensive, making the process more stressful. Not everyone has an unlimited budget or the ability to simply select the top-of-the-line model. Therefore, understanding which features make one furnace stand out from another can help consumers make the best possible decision. One factor that will come up as you browse for furnaces is whether to choose a single-stage furnace or a two- or dual-staged furnace. There are many advantages to the latter, which makes them a favorite of HVAC contractors. Two-stage furnaces are designed to change the way British Thermal Units (BTUs) of heat are delivered to the home. In a single-stage system, when the thermostat registers a drop in home temperature that requires the heat to turn on, the furnace will produce one level of heat output until the desired temperature is reached. This furnace is designed to heat your home on the coldest days for your climate. In a two-stage system, the furnace provides gradual heat production.

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In the first stage, which usually operates at around 70 percent of the systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heating capacity, the system will try to warm the space. On mild winter days or chilly autumn days, the first stage may be all thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed. If the home requires additional heating, the furnace will kick into the second stage, increasing the heating power. Some two-stage furnaces not only offer two BTU offerings, but two blower speeds as well. One of the advantages to these furnaces are that the two-stage system eliminates drastic temperature swings, which are common among single-stage furnaces. This can mean the home is more comfortable over a longer period of time. Another benefit is that because the system starts in the lower stage and may operate at that stage more so than in the second stage, the furnace is generally quieter than traditional furnaces. This greatly reduces the initial noise of turning on the furnace at full power. Two-stage furnaces will burn fuel more efficiently and may actually burn less fuel if they spend the majority of the time in the first stage of operation. If they have a variable speed blower, they may even save you money in electricity costs. Two-stage furnaces may cost more money initially because they tend to be more expensive than traditional furnaces. But over time two-stage systems might pay for themselves in efficiency, noise reduction and comfort in a home.

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utside is below freezing and the heater is working overtime, but throughout the house there are cold, drafty areas. Does this sound familiar? Specialists in the field say that any cold or drafty areas within a home are typically caused by air leaks within the building envelope. Air leaks can make rooms uncomfortable and allow the air to escape, forcing heating equipment to work continually to compensate. Whether building a new home or renovating, it may be worthwhile to consider a complete solution that makes household drafts a thing of the past. A modern insulation material, can both insulate and air seal in one step. Spray foam insulation seals the entire building envelope and provides a cost-saving option for homeowners looking to reduce energy waste and save on their monthly energy bills. Over the longterm, the savings quickly add up. Modifications to the way you manage your home’s energy consumption leads to significant financial rewards and reassurance. Consulting a professional, such as an energy rater or inspector, will help make an educated assessment to the actual requirements within the home and where the value lies.

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Could your home be making you sick? Constant fatigue, headaches, recurring upper respiratory infections. Do these symptoms sound familiar to you? If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms of some mysterious illness you may not be a hypochondriac at all -- your home may be making you sick. It may be hard to believe that the place you call your sanctuary actually could be the breeding ground for unseen germs and other dangers, but there are many potential pathogens that could be taking up residence alongside you and your family. Kitchen The kitchen is one area of the home that could be teeming with microscopic invaders. According to researchers at New York University, the dirtiest place in the entire home is the kitchen sink. From discarded pieces of food to raw juices from meat, the kitchen sink comes in contact with many different substances, all of which may harbor bacteria. One may think that water constantly running in the sink would clean it effectively. This is not the case. Use a germicide or a bleach-and-water solution and a brush to scrub down the sink a few times a week. Do not use a sponge used for washing dishes; otherwise you can transfer bacteria to silverware and plates, risking infection. Kitchen sponges should be discarded after about a week of use. However, if you are environmentally minded, the only ways to effectively kill bacteria hiding in porous sponges is to microwave them on high for a minute or run them through a dishwasher cycle. Building materials Unless you have purchased a new home and were involved with the building process, it could be difficult to know which building materials were used to construct your home. Certain materials once deemed safe are now banned. If your home was built between 1920 and 1978, there may be asbestos in the home. It was primarily used as an insulating material. Although asbestos in small amounts may not be harmful, breathing in high levels of asbestos over an extended period of time may increase your risk for cancer and respiratory ailments. Lead is also commonly found in older homes. Lead was a main component of paints in the past. Some homes even feature lead water pipes. Young children are highly susceptible to lead poisoning. The Environmental Protection Agency says that nearly 900,000 American children suffer from lead poisoning each year. Certain adhesives, carpets, vinyl materials, and varnishes can give off VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. Products that you use in your home every day emit gases that may be harmful, both right away and after extended exposure. These may cause anything from nose and throat irritation to memory loss. 6

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Allergens Water is a necessity to sustain life on this planet. While water can have many different positive attributes, water is also the culprit in helping to breed potentially dangerous organisms in and around the house. Water damage around the house may foster the growth of mold and other organisms. Inhaling mold spores can trigger allergies or increase the risk of illness. Insects and rodents also tend to gravitate to moist areas of the home, and waste from pests may lead to respiratory ailments and other serious conditions. You can prevent many illnesses in the home by addressing any underlying water issues. Fix leaks and use a dehumidifier to dry out the interior of the home. Chemicals Home-cleaning products, pesticides, fertilizers and paints can each contribute to unhealthy air in the home. These items may also cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Look for alternatives to harsh chemicals in your household to limit the amount of items that could be polluting your living spaces. Many people assume illnesses are the result of outside factors. However, there are many things lurking inside the home that can contribute to myriad health symptoms.

www.WindermereSkagit.com Windermere Real Estate/ Skagit Valley 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939 2610 E. SECTION ST., #106, MV $28,000 Gated serene retirement community with lovely 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home. Spacious floor plan with carport & storage shed plus nice patio & private park-like back yard. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #299022 869 CARRIAGE CT., SDW $79,500 Immaculate triple wide with 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, den, vaulted ceiling, kitchen with island & maple cabinets. Natural gas heat, water & range. A 10x20 insulated shed & work bench. All located in quiet gated retirement community. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #230071 2340 CROSBY DR., MV $269,500 604 N. LAVENTURE ST., MV $139,950 Super large custom home offering 4 bedrooms & 3 baths. Clean & tidy rambler on a nice corner lot within walking Over 3700 sq.ft. of living space. Beautiful western valley & distance to different city amenities. Spacious living room plus sunset views. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #424629 a big family room/dining room. Good off street parking for 4728 STATE ROUTE 9,SDW $329,900 several vehicles plus a small outbuilding. Ready for you to Lovely park-like setting, 1 story home, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, move right in. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #420069 large 2 car garage. Plus 3 bay machine shed, 24x30 shop both 22998 STATE ROUTE 9, MV $149,000 Peaceful, private country setting for this nice manufactured home with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Large deck to enjoy the lovely views of Lake McMurray & the mountains. All on 1 acre with a pond. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #400909

with power. Covered RV parking, small barn, greenhouse, storage sheds & more. All on 5.95 level acres with evergreens & ample lawn. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #369264

18653 BLACKBERRY LN, MV $169,000 Enjoy beautiful views of Big Lake from a private covered deck or from the picture windows that surround this gorgeous 1760 sq.ft. home. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Fully finished lower level. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #275165

rooms, 2629 SF, 3 car garage & main floor master. Brazilian Labradorite stone c’tops & all new hardwood. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #269149

100 BELMONT TERRACE, MV $199,500 1-level brick home offering 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, 2 fireplaces, 1680+ SF, family & dining rooms, cedar lined closets & built in’s. Private fenced back yard with covered patio, 2 car garage. Close to medical facilities and I-5 corridor. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #408480

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

1246 ARREZO DR., SDW $230,000 Commanding views of the Cascade foothills. Very nice residence in Sauk Mountain Estates offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. View deck & fully fenced yard. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #424629

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

6792 F & S GRADE RD., SDW $375,000 Car Collector’s Dream: garage space for 12 cars! Approx.2238 1419 DIGBY PL., #107, MV $160,000 SF, 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Pond, 6+ acres, lower property w/ Cute, clean 2 bedroom Maddox Creek condo in secure build- approx.740’of Samish River frontage. Call Linda Eastman at ing with gated parking. Open kitchen & living area, tile floor- 202-4075. #90077 ing in kitchen & dining area. In-unit laundry. Why rent when 1301 ALPINE VIEW DR., MV $379,000 you can own? Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #348813 Beautiful Eaglemont home on the 12th green offers: 4 bed-

19041 BEAVER MARSH RD., MV $389,000 1893 farmhouse with many upgrades & improvements. Small 455 KLICKITAT, LAC $192,500 orchard, hobby stable, fenced pasture & Skagit River waterWonderful LaConner home featuring views over the marina, front. House has newly remodeled baths, cork flooring, more. spacious rooms, open floor plan, two fireplaces, attached This nearly 2 acre property also includes a 750 SF guest house. garage and great amenities abound. Call Sarah Minton at 770- Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #412 3076. #29136416 15002 CHANNEL LN, LAC $398,000

17999 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., MV $399,950 Adorable updated 2 bedroom home LIKE NEW, beautiful 39541 BAKER LAKE RD., CNC $219,000 hickory cabinets, fireplace, tankless hot water, 1.75 baths. A nice rambler with basement & 3 bedrooms, 1 bath all on Front deck to enjoy gorgeous lake & mountain views. 100’ of over 9 acres. Newer roof, windows, wiring & paint. Many no bank waterfront. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791 or Linda outbuildings for your equipment. Close to lake & river fishing. Eastman at 202-4075. #317967 Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #311226 17311 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., BIG LAKE $529,900

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22071 Little Mountain Rd., Mount Vernon Beautiful home on acreage. Kitchen has top-of-theline cabinets, granite countertops, walk-in pantry, & a 4" butcher block island. Flooring is hand scraped white oak. Covered deck allows views over the valley. Master has lg. tiled shower, tub, & two sinks. Rec rm has a wet bar & fireplace. Beauty salon off garage. On demand hot water. Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS #333664 $ 440,000

3610 Mohawk Ct., Mount Vernon Amazing views to the west & north with wrap around deck to take full advantage of sunsets & snow geese in the winter; all on quiet dead end street. Nice 4 BR, 2 full BA home on large lot with fruit & nut trees & ample yard space. Kitchen has beautiful oak cabinets, open floor plan to dining & living room plus huge rec room. Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS #396629 $299,500

551 Ruby Peak Ave., Mount Vernon Very nice 2006 home with 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, kitchen with large dining space, living room & utility room with attached 2-car garage. Fully fenced backyard that has a greenbelt for added privacy. Exceptional backyard that is unique to most other backyards in the area that have grass only. Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS #413945 $164,700

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Very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home located right on Midway Drive. Home features metal roof, newer windows, nice big yard with shed and much more! Zoned for personal business so plenty of option for the great property!

Close to town! Only 10 min to NAS/Whidbey Island.New exterior paint, newer roof on 2 car garage & outbuilding. Fully fenced lot. Private well & pump house, 2006 septic system. Master bed/bath w/fireplace & jacuzzi tub. Wood stove in living room, large separate family room. Updated kitchen. Separate utility room. Storm windows, propane gas heat.

Bring your boat! Cornet Bay boat launch across street. Campgrounds in walking distance. Huge corner lot 28,730, very well maintained. All new stainless appliances. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Huge workshop with views. Drainage pond, three large decks.

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This is a very outstanding home in one of Washington’s finest retirement communities. Large open floor plan features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths (one in master bedroom) large living room family room and 1 car garage.

Charming 3 bdrm home in a great location. Located near the hospital & schools, 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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8.96 acs w/fenced pastures. New carpet/windows/ furnace, newer roofs, updated baths. Kitch w/new cabinets, granite counters, s/s applcs, brkfst bar. Open floor plan, 3 car shop w/1 RV door & loft, 6 stall barn w/tac rm & covered RV/boat spaces, 6 run dog kennel/bldg, fruit trees, garden sp, + 2 BR manuf hm, 3 car gar. Zoned open space.

710 W Lincoln St., Mount Vernon Investment opportunity. 11880 sq. ft. R-3 zoned lots w/2 homes priced to sell. Natural gas heat. Zoning allows for multi-family and some businesses. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Parcel #P54820 and #P54816. Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS #414997 $140,000

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borrowers will not take homeownership seriously, and that ultimately puts the lender on the hook for that potential default liability.” To qualify for an FHA loan, barred borrowers should carefully monitor and correct any inaccuracies in their credit report (visit annualcreditreport.com for a free report), pay their debts on time, and get on a payment plan to whittle down any debts in collections. Matt Hackett, an underwriting manager with Equity Now in New York, said that a collection agency may be willing to accept an amount lower than the balance to settle an account. Further, analysts with JPMorgan Chase predicted that the rule might cut demand for FHA loans by up to 20 percent, which could be a significant blow to the real estate rebound.

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The Two-Lien Tango QUESTION: I have a first and second mortgage on my home. Last year, my lender agreed to a loan modification on the first. The problem is that the lender will not help with a re-fi or loan modification on the second lien. Any suggestions?

ANSWER: Let’s imagine you bought a home six years ago for $300,000. You got 80 percent ($240,000) from the first loan, 15 percent ($45,000) from the second and paid $15,000 in cash plus closing costs. Today the property is worth $200,000.

That means there is no equity. If the property is foreclosed, any money from the sale will go to pay off the first lender. If there is anything left after the first lienholder is paid – and in this example, there isn’t – then the second lienholder may get some money. Your question raises several points. First, the lender will not refinance or modify the second lien because the property has little or no equity to secure the mortgage. Second, it may appear that both loans are owned by one lender, but that may not be the case. It’s entirely possible that you’re speaking with the loan “servicer,” a company that collects monthly payments. The two loans may be owned by different investors. Even though your property has little or no equity, it may be possible to change the terms of the second mortgage under the government’s Second Lien Modification Program (2MP). However, for this to happen

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the first lien must be modified through the federal Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), and the second lien owner must be among those who participate in 2MP. Just getting the first mortgage modified through HAMP could greatly ease financial issues – the typical monthly savings with a successful HAMP refinance is $536. In other words, even if the second lien cannot be modified, a HAMP modification could still help. You can get more modification information at MakingHomeAffordable.gov or by speaking with a free HUD-approved housing counselor at 888-995-4673.

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