Real Estate Weekly | September 23, 2011 by Skagit Publishing

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HOME OWNERSHIP PRIORITIZING THE PURCHASE PAGE 3

LUXURY LIVING PAGE 4

MOVING

MAKING WORK MOVES WORK PAGE 6

Q&A 325 ROSE COURT, MOUNT VERNON

$399,900

Elegance, character & charm describes this immaculate Tudor style residence in Hilltop. Grand vaulted entry with open stairway to 2nd level. Warm wood Windermere Real Estate details delight the senses & gleaming oak flows gracefully throughout the entry 1030 E. College Wy & great room. Lower level bedroom/office, formal living/dining with brick Mount Vernon 360.424.4901 • 800.849.7939 wood-burning fireplace & fabulous kitchen with tons of storage, walk-in pantry & eating bar; open to a fantastic gathering area with river-rock fireplace. True www.ElizabethMiller.net Agent: master suite tucked away from guest quarters. Garage with office & shop area! Elizabeth Miller, MLS# 253338 (360)420-3607

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VALUES DOWN, TAXES UP? PAGE 7

WEATHER ALERT PAGE 8

FURTHER INCENTIVE PAGE 9

LUXURY LIVING Think the housing market has slowed to a crawl? Not in the luxury market, where business is booming, cash buyers are snatching up great deals and luxury homes are being sold for much less than the asking price. (cont. on pg. 4)

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Homeownership

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Luxury Living

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Moving: Making work moves work

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Q&A: Values down, taxes up?

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Weather Alert

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Further Incentive

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Classifieds

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Beautifully maintained triple wide. SW finest 55+ Senior Park with security gate. Approx 2000 sq ft with open floor plan, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, built-in china hutch. Lots of storage. Fenced landscaped backyard , 2 decks for entertaining. MLS#228322 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Mount Vernon

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4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Only 5 years old! Lovely mountain views. Fully fenced backyard. 2-car garage. All appliances included. MLS#173308 Call Debbie, 708-8780

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Built 2006, Approx. 1580 Sq. Ft. Nice open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, Large master suite. Fully fenced backyard, 2 car garage. MLS#274185 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Bayview

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Beautiful 4.29 acres with private well, Skagit County approved septic. Design for 4 bedroom home is ready for your dream home! Great Location! MLS#202405 Call Pete, 708-6500

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Mount Vernon Historic Neighborhood $199,950 Beautiful Craftsman Style home. Completely updated & move in ready. Large kitchen, updated appliances, New windows, vinyl siding, gutters. Updated flooring throughout, including tile & laminate. Great walkability to schools, businesses & bus line. MLS#236901 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Alger

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2005 Private Alger Home, 1 Minute From Freeway for Commuters. 2002 Sq. Ft, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Stream running through property, Propane, heat, PUD water, security System, Vaulted ceilings, high tech cable. MLS#257174 Call Jim, 708-1681

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Debbie Allen 708-8780

1990 SF Rambler in Nookachamp Hills. 3 BR, 2.5 baths, Hardwood, carpet & tile floors, Slab granite, tile backsplash, & several other high end finishes. Great room w/ a 2-sided FP, Lg kitchen perfect for a chef & large sized breakfast nook! Seller will pay up to 3% buyers closing costs. MLS#29154892 Call Michelle, 630-4423

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4+ Acres w/2500 Sq Ft Home, 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Baths w/Full BA off Master, Formal Dining & Living Rooms. Attached 2-Car Garage, 1250 Sq Ft Heated Shop/Garage. MLS#50618 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Beautiful newer home on shy 5 acres in Bayview area. 3 BR, 2.5 Baths, 2897 SF, Extensive use of Travertine Tile & granite. Master BR on main floor w/ FP, Kit. w/island, eating bar & pantry, 2-car attached gar + Lg 2 bay shop/garage. MLS#160988 Call Charlie, 708-1415, Jeannie, 708-9645

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Homeownership

Prioritizing the purchase

he economy may be in holding pattern, but more Americans are aiming to own their home in the future If you don’t currently own a home, odds are owning one in the future is one of your top financial priorities. According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2011 National Housing Pulse Survey, 72 percent of renters said owning is a top priority for their future, up from 63 percent in 2010. The annual survey measures how affordable-housing

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issues affect consumers; the 2011 survey polled of 1,250 U.S. adults. While nearly twothirds of Americans surveyed say now is a good time to buy a home, more than three-quarters (77 percent) of renters said they would be less likely to buy a home if they were required to put down a 20-percent down payment on the home. The 20-percent requirement would have been an impediment to many who currently own their home, too. More than half (51 percent)

of self-described “working class” owners and younger non-college grads (also 51 percent), African Americans (57 percent), and Hispanics (50 percent) say a 20-percent required down payment would have prevented them from buying. Being able to afford a down payment and closing costs have consistently been cited in Pulse surveys over the past eight years as top obstacles to owning; 82 percent of respondents cited these as the top obstacle, followed by

having confidence in one’s job security. Still, seven in 10 Americans agreed that buying a home is a good financial decision. Regarding the mortgage-interest deduction - one of the most well-known perks of ownership - two-thirds of Americans oppose eliminating the tax benefit, and 73 percent eliminating it would have a negative impact on the housing market, in addition to the overall economy. (c) CTW Features

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Think the housing market has slowed to a crawl? Not in the luxury market, where business is booming, cash buyers are snatching up great deals and luxury homes are being sold for much less than the asking price.

Luxury Living Overall, real estate may be waiting for a rebound, but in the high-end segment, the sales just keep coming. 4

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Shawn Shackelton has been a Realtor in Scottsdale, Ariz.’s luxury market for over 13 years. She recently sold a $3.2 million home in the private gated community of Silverleaf and says that the luxury market has been extremely active in Arizona, a market that was hit hard by the downturn. “Most of these are cash buyers,” Shackelton says. “Many have been watching this market for quite a while and are now getting significant discounts on these homes. Inventory is dropping, but prices are staying stable. With inventory dropping, it’s harder to find homes.” From March 2010 to March 2011, the National Association of Realtors reported that international buyers purchased more than $82 billion in real estate, up 24 percent from the previous year. More than half is from Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, India and China. “Some of these buyers are taking advantage of the favorable exchange rates to buy mega mansions at a discount,” says Chad Rogers, a Hilton and Hyland Real Estate Agent in Malibu, Calif., and featured

agent on the Bravo reality series “Million Dollar Listing.” Rogers says that in his Los Angeles market, the Multiple Listing Service is reporting that so far in 2011, more $20-plus million priced homes have already been sold than compared to all of last year. “The City of Los Angeles passed a new Hillside Mansionization Ordinance, which makes building on a hillside stricter for those looking to develop large estates,” he explains. “Buyers who are looking for mansions in the hills are willing to pay a premium for an already constructed property than buying land and building new.” Affluent buyers also are grabbing hold of great deals in highend communities of Los Angeles County. For example, Rogers says he represented a buyer on a $23.5 million property in Beverly Hills which was listed for $50 million back in 2007. “Although there is an uprise in über-luxury home sales, no property is immune to the market,” Rogers says. In Miami, Melissa Rubin, broker and vice president of Platinum Properties International, says it’s all about the price. “Clearly, prices have significantly dropped since the crash with many properties priced at about two-thirds of what they were during the market height,” she says. “However, we are in critical pocket whereby the economy is starting to recover. Many are speculating exactly when prices are going to bottom out, but in some areas, they are starting to rise and these properties are getting snatched up quickly.”

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According to Rubin, a key market to South Florida real estate is the foreign nationals, with a particularly strong representation from Brazil, Venezuela and Canada. In Brazil they are enjoying a booming economy and want a close vacation spot,” she says. “In Venezuela the unstable economy is spurring them to take their money out of the country; and in Canada, our dollar is comparable to theirs and severe winters have them yearning for a South Florida hot spot - especially within Broward County.” In New York, Heather McDonough of Prudential Douglas Elliman just sold comedian Dave Chappelle’s luxury home and says that high-end properties have to sell because the reality is that life happens and clients are

moving and buying because they are having babies, getting married and divorced. “In 2000, when things went south, they put their move on hold because of the uncertainty,” she says. “There has since been some recovery and people have to move.” Her market, below Manhattan’s 34th Street, is short on inventory with no bargain to be found. “We almost lose touch with what’s going on in the national economy,” she says. “Manhattan is transient and it’s keeping the prices at a very healthy level. I’ve had five closings this year and they were pushing new pricing thresholds. You can find a bargain if you’re willing to buy under a million and do light renovation.” (c) CTW Features

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Six Signs You Are Ready To Buy If you are thinking about buying, you're not alone. So are you ready to make the move? You might be if you: 1. Are familiar with the market. If you've been paying attention to how much houses are listed for in the area you’d like to live, you're in good shape. 2. Have the money for a down payment and closing costs. Generally, buyers will receive an estimate of these costs from your lender after you apply for a mortgage. 8 OUT OF 10 ECONOMISTS BELIEVE HOME PRICES WILL RISE IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS.* THE OTHER TWO ARE LIFE-LONG PESSIMISTS. If you’re ready to buy a home, many signs point to favorable buying conditions: mortgages are available, affordability has improved, home choices are abundant and interest rates are low. Even better, 8 out of 10 economists agree that home prices will rise in the next five years. Which means getting in on the ground floor before prices begin to rise is a smart move. Homeownership is an investment in your future. Work with a REALTOR who can explain options that best fit your situation. ®

To learn more, visit HousingMarketFacts.com. *Figure based on the Keller Center for Research at Baylor University, 2008.

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3. Know how much you can afford. Your monthly mortgage payment should be less than or equal to a percentage of your income. Also, your income, debt and credit history go into determining how much you can borrow. 4. Know what additional expenses will come with owning a home. Including homeowners insurance, utilities, and maintenance costs. 5. Have your credit in good shape and make sure your credit report is You should get a report from each of the three credit reporting accurate. companies: Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. 6. You haven't made any recent major purchases, particularly a vehicle. If you do, you may have a harder time getting a loan, or it could potentially lower the amount you'll be approved for. Realtor.com~Michele Dawson

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Moving

making work moves work

ne of the ills crippling the job market is a severe case of homesickness. The obstacle standing between many Americans and a new job is their home - and dim prospects of selling it at a price that makes relocating for a new position affordable. Despite high unemployment, “there is a talent shortage,” notes Melanie Holmes, a vice president for Manpower, the Milwaukee-based employment-services company. One of the reasons employers can’t fill certain spots is because workers can’t make a move, she explains. However, companies are now offering solutions that may lessen the pain of a move. Indeed, now that “underwater” and “upside down” have become popular terms to describe owing more in mortgage than can be netted from a sale, housing is a key discussion topic in hiring. “As soon as a candidate expresses interest in a position, we will fully discuss their housing situation, and we ask a lot more questions than we did years back” says Steve Hall, vice president of business development for FGP International, a Greenville, S.C., search firm. Several solutions exist, says Tierney Remick, a managing

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director for recruiting firm Korn/Ferry International., among them: • A short-term, interest-free loan supplied by the employer to provide a down payment or help the worker pay two housing bills for a period. • Temporary housing paid by the employer for several months. • A signing bonus that incorporates compensation for housing costs. When a headhunter contacts a candidate, he will bring up housing. But a job seeker who lands an interview on his own also may negotiate housing compensation - if the employer is anxious to hire. Often, candidates receiving housing-related aid are at least mid-management level or above, says Dan Ryan, a Nashville search consultant. But there also is a shortage of non-management jobs in some fields, like technical manufacturing positions, adds Hall. “I wouldn’t mention [housing] right away” in the interview process, advises Holmes. But once a candidate receives substantial interest, Holmes suggests he could bring up the question: “I own a house, and moving is a problem. Are there any creative solutions?” (c) CTW Features

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Q&A

Values Down, Taxes Up QUESTION:

My property taxes are going up, even though the local home values have gone down. This is because, it is said, there are so many foreclosures. When a house is foreclosed and goes back to the lender, isn’t the lender still required to pay the property taxes on the house? The lender will make money on the house eventually.

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First, you should be appealing your tax assessment. If local home values are going down then that should be

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reflected in your tax bill. Second, when a home is foreclosed the lender and their servicer are supposed to take on the taxes, maintenance and security once new ownership is recorded. However, after foreclosure a property may remain vacant for a lengthy period, making it susceptible to vandalism and reducing its value. As an example, the Woodstock Institute found that among more than 18,000 vacant properties in Chicago almost 70 percent had been foreclosed. Third, the idea that the lender will make money on foreclosed property now or at some point in the future is unlikely in most markets, if not impossible. Short sales depend on the willingness of the lender to accept less than the remaining principal debt. In the case of foreclosures, a 2007 study by the Joint Economic Committee

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of Congress estimated that a typical foreclosure produces a loss of as much as $80,000 in terms of lost principal, taxes and reduced local home values. Today, losses are likely to be greater because home prices have continued to decline. Alternatively, if a property could be sold at a profit then the owner would simply sell, pay the lender in full and everyone would be happy. There would be no need to foreclose. According to the National Association of Realtors distressed homes were selling at a 20-percent discount in April, and 37 percent of all existing sales that month involved distressed homes. As long as the marketplace is filled with these properties there can be little pressure to push prices higher.

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2 bedroom 2 full bathroom condo conveniently located in an off-street area lending to seclusion from traffic and the surrounding area. End unit for outside pleasure that has sliding doors all the way across the large living room for your entrance onto a large covered patio. Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 #268662 $131,670

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Needs some help but carpet,paint and some TLC will make this 2100 sq ft 2 story FreddieMac/Homesteps foreclosure shine again.This home Qualifies for the FreddieMac First Look Initiative preference for owner occupants thru 8/16.Plus a 2 year limited Home Owners Warranty for owner occupied. Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 #257646 $179,900

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Cute 3 bedroom with bath. Single garage, coved ceilings, new roof, new gas FA furnace, fresh paint on exterior. Site on 2.45 acres. Even room for your horses. Call Vicky Boyd 360-708-7884 #257607 $197,000

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Move-in ready home w/large living room,nice kitchen area w/range,Large double door refrigerator with icemaker,dishwasher,adjacent utility room w/ washer & dryer.Bedroom & bonus room could be used as a 3rd bedroom,office,etc. Large Master Bedroom w/space for lounge area on 2nd floor. Relatively new 24'X24' detached garage/shop with power and cement floor. 8'X12' shed. Fully fenced yard. Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 #249019 $130,300

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Weather Aler t Severe weather has become a common occurrence. Here’s how to make sure your home is safe before the next storm hits.

o longer is Kansas - or any other Midwestern state, for that matter - the only place where tornadoes touch down, as those living in western Massachusetts found this past June when two twisters left widespread damage and took four lives. Though there are times when there’s little, sometimes nothing you can do to prevent a tragedy due to Mother Nature, there are steps to minimize the chances and protect your family and property. Here are several precautions to consider, which may also help you lower insurance premiums:

Fierce winds and rain

Whether strong winds are due to hurricanes or tornadoes, they can cause flying debris from homes or trees to damage houses, belongings within and most importantly, homeowners. Karen Clark, president and CEO of the Boston risk assessment and management firm that bears her name, recommends taking patio furniture and trash cans inside when bad weather is a possibility, and also trimming dead or dangling tree limbs (many cities will do this for you if you call) and periodically checking a roof for loose shingles or tiles. Jodi Marks, an Atlanta-based home improvement expert who co-hosts HGTV’s “Fix It Up!” advises having a builder or contrac8

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tor install hurricane straps to attic rafters to reinforce the roof’s structure. Hurricane shutters are another safeguard, according to Todd Recknagel, CEO of Mr. Handyman, a network of home-repair franchises. Since a basement is often a home’s primary shelter, all its parts - walls, flooring, ceiling - should be sealed and insulated. French drains outside can help prevent water from entering; if it does, a sump pump can stop it from accumulating. Gutters should be directed away from the house and foundation with downspouts extended several feet from the home. Land around the house should be sloped to channel away excess water.

Freezing Temps, precipitation

To keep the interior protected, R-rated insulation based on the area’s building code and climate should be added throughout the house, says Recknagel. Temperature sensors can notify homeowners if a drop in temperature is too precipitous, which also could cause pipes to freeze. One major goal is to keep a house habitable if power goes out, says Mike Rogers, senior vice president for GreenHomes America, a residential home performance company. But if it does, a whole-house generator can provide temporary relief, and needn’t be exorbitant in price, Stewart says.

insurance Caveats

Even though real estate prices may have Besides cleaning gutters and downspouts dropped in many parts of the country, each fall, it’s important to check them again the cost to replace a house and contents before winter since frozen water can cause damaged by weather hasn’t gone down. ice dams to build. In such cases, melting Increases in materials and labor may have water backs up, getting under shingles and actually increased them, says Clark. She leaking into an attic and rooms beneath. stresses the importance of a policy that guarRemoving snow and having good attic inantees full replacement cost. sulation also helps avoid these dams, Clark Amy Danise, senior managing editor of says. If a new roof is needed, she suggests insure.com, an online consumer resource, dimensional asphalt shingles rather than flat also recommends having a detailed home ones and staying away from metal in areas inventory, since remembering contents can prone to hail, which can dent the metal. prove tough during stressful times. Before temperatures dip, outside faucets and Any home improvements should also be valves also need to be turned off so water reflected, Stewart says. Otherwise, your doesn’t freeze in pipes and burst. coverage may prove inadequate. Real estate Weekly

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lashed home prices and interest rates continuing to hover near historical lows aren’t the only enticements currently available to buyers seeking a home purchase bargain. Now, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are sweetening the pot by offering special limited-time incentives on foreclosed homes, turning what are already good deals into great ones, say the experts. Fannie Mae’s current HomePath incentive, which began June 14, gives up to 3.5 percent in closLimited-time offers from Fannie Mae ing-cost assistance to buyers who purand Freddie Mac hope to make the chase a HomePath property as a priforeclosure market look even sweeter mary residence and close by Oct. 31, 2011. A $1,200 selling agent bonus also is available to selling agents who close on an owneroccupied property. Additionally, buyers who qualify for HomePath financing can be eligible for reduced down payments and are not required to purchase mortgage insurance or get an appraisal on the property.

Further Incentive

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“We offered this incentive to encourage owner-occupant buyers of our properties. Our HomePath properties are located in communities all over the country, and can be outstanding opportunities for families, particularly first-time home buyers,” says Andrew J. Wilson, senior manager of corporate communications for Fannie Mae. “Many of our properties have been repaired so that they are in great condition and move-in ready on day one.” For more info, homebuyers can visit www.HomePath. com. Although a similar closing-cost special from Freddie Mac recently expired, those shopping for a foreclosed home from the government-sponsored enterprise still can take advantage of its HomeSteps SmartBuy program. Eric Will, senior REO sales director for HomeSteps, says that buyers can currently receive a limited two-year home warranty - which covers electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating and other major systems

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and appliances. Additionally, Freddie Mac is offering up to 30 percent discount toward the new appliances. On the web, visit www. HomeSteps.com/ SmartBuy for more info. Logan Waller, broker/owner of Waller Group Properties in Dallas and a listing agent for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, says that it’s rare for these two enterprises to offer incentives like these at this time of year. “Fannie and Freddie are going to great lengths to ensure that they are targeting owner occupants and maintaining home values,” Waller says. “They’re doing this by repairing the homes to average or good condition for the neighborhoods.” “Most of these properties sell very quickly and buyers will usually find themselves in a multioffer situation,” says Jennifer Thomson, a Coldwell Banker agent in Miami, Fla. “Right now, buying any foreclosure property is a great deal, as most of these properties are priced at current market

values, which have drastically declined.” To ensure the best success in finding and making an offer on a Fannie or Freddie property, try to enlist an agent experienced in Real Estate Owned (foreclosure) transactions, including a Fannie or Freddie listing agent who has a sales team. Look for agents familiar with the foreclosure market and Freddie/ Fannie contracts, in addition to the bank negotiation process, pricing and reduction matrices and repair and marketing strategies. Additionally, hire a local home inspector in the area of the foreclosed home you’re interested in, as most foreclosure contracts allow an inspection period, and use a title company experienced in closing foreclosure properties. Also, if the residence you have your eye on does not include a home warranty, think strongly about purchasing one - which can be purchased and renewed for an average of $300 to $500 each year. (c) CTW Features

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CALL FOR MOVE-IN SPECIAL. Sedro-Woolley, Burlington & Oak Harbor 1 & 2 Bdrm apts., W/S/G pd., no pets. 360-708-3427

2 bdrm waterfront loft cabin, stairs to beach, hot tub, all appliances, carport, garage. William Forbes, 95, of $975. + $975 dep. Avail. Oct. Mount Vernon passed 10. 360-661-0002

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away Thursday, September 15, 2011. Arrangements are pending with Kern Funeral Home.

3+ Bdrm, 3 Ba, 2200 sq. ft. home, 2 car garage, lrg. yard on Buchanan Hill, E. of MV, near Clear Lk. Lease. $1600, 1st & dep. 360-856-2920

MV, 2 bdrm end sun deck apt., redecorated, clean, quiet, W/S/G/basic cable pd. Refs + dep. $750. No smoke/pets 360-424-1695

1 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts 2 x 1 ½ Town homes Covered-Assigned Parking Garages / Storage Avail. Complete Appliance Pkgs Sport Courts / Playgrounds Pet Friendly Call Today! 360-856-4803 1 bdrm in Burl. carport, natural gas heat, utility room, $750/mo. W/S pd. $600/ damage. No pets. 856-6878 1ST MO. FREE! 1, 2 & 3 bdrm, MV, near college, onsite laundry, reserved parking. W/S/G pd. Qualify today! Move in tomorrow! 428-3887 2 bdrm apt. MV, 1 1/2 ba, $700/mo. W/S/G pd., no smoke/pets. 360-610-3842. 2 Bdrm, MV, W/S/G pd. College Way & 19th. $705/mo. 360-424-6757 Anac. 4 bdrm, 2 ba, bonus room, close to town & schools, detached garage in alley, $1700/mo. 1St & dep. Avail. Oct. 1st. 360-333-1877 HARBORVIEW APTS in Anacortes. 2 bdrm. Income limits apply. Affordable housing. Call 360-299-0916

RENTALS Houses & Apartments. See our listings at www.skagitrentals.com Remax Property Mgmt. 823 N. 4th, Mount Vernon 360-424-3198 S.W. 3 bdrm., 1 3/4 ba. All applcs., no smoke/pets. $850/mo. (425)743-2850

Weekly rates, $295. SPECIAL - 4 wks., $895. WHISPERING FIRS MOTEL Alger 724-3477

MV RV PARK. Affordable monthly living. Nicest park in town. (360) 428-8787

Spectacular Views Build Your Dream Home 5 - 20 acre parcels East of Sedro-Woolley starting at $99,950 each Water share for each parcel Owner terms Private area Close to nature Deer and Elk abound Nicely treed acreage Great for hiking, horseback riding or motorcycle riding

BIRDSVIEW NEW 3 bdrm, 2 ba, custom, covered deck, all West MV 2 bdrm, 1 ½ ba MV. RV space. $310. $50 applcs., $1185 + dep. 336- farmhome, credit check, $900 dep. Incl. W/S/G. Back1904 or 422-7201. ground check. 360-595-2611 Midway Realty mo. $500 dep. 424-1715 360-659-3644 Bow country living. 3 bdrm, Newly remodeled 2 ba, attached dbl carport, large studio on busline. Great MV location $550-$700 $1400/mo. 755-5555 ASK ABOUT OUR Burl. 2 Bdrm, W/D hookups, MOVE IN SPECIAL! yard, garage, new carpet, ½ off 1st month: Prof. office 360-420-0606 $765/mo.+util. 360-679-1103 2 Bdrm, 700 Talcott, Sedro- space, approx. 1000+ sq. ft. Woolley, near schools, play- on Riverside Dr., MV. Move in NO HIDDEN FEES! 2,000 sq. ft. newer BURL. 3 bdrm, 1 ½ ba, gas ground, library, senior center, ready, available now. 360Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 manufactured home, heat, fenced yard, no smoke. market. 5 energy efficient ap- 595-2611 Norris Place 757-3060 3 bdrm, 4 ba, $1075/mo. 360-391-3644 pliances, 600 c.f. storage 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. Affordready to move. able. Section 8 okay. Asking $45,000/obo. BURLINGTON 3 bdrm, 2 ba, shed. W/S/G pd. $745 + $600 dep. Screening report req'd. 206-384-2669 On Lake Samish studio apt. 2 car garage, Peter Anderson No smoke/pets. 840-5728 Rd. 3 bdrm, 3 ba, 2 car Sept. 15th-June 15th. Lrg. kitchen, bath & living room/ garage, media room, Burlingbdrm, closets, use of lawn, ton Hill. LACONNER 4 bdrm, beach & dock. No smoke/ 3 ba farmhouse. Call The Rent Lady pets. Refs. $600/mo. 360360-299-2353 424-1695 www.rentlady.com S.W. Newer 2 bdrm, 1 ½ ba, for photos & info. MV 2 bdrm, 2 ba, in 4-plex, with garage, W/D hookup. carport. $800 + $800 dep. $850/mo. No pets. Call Mark MV 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, near Hill- MV nice 2 bdrm, 1 ba, carcrest Park. S/G pd. $895 + port, $700 + $700 dep. at 360-708-2694. $850 dep. 360-391-0243 W/S/G pd. W/D hookups. No Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, smoke/pets. Background MV, lovely home in cul-deBayview Luxury Home WD, W/S/G/cable pd. chk. 610-9860, 9am-5pm sac, close to schools, shop12485 Persons Road, Bow, WA $775/$875. No pets. 1825 ping & hospital, huge fenced E. Division MV. 428-8980 Five acres w/island views backyard, 3 bdrm, 1 ba, car- MV 9-plex 2 bdrm 1 ba near MIL apartment on property port, $975/mo. + dep. Back- hospital, garage, W/D, $775/ NW Contemporary ground check. 425-350-9627; mo. $500 dep. 360-424-6974 custom design 360-391-5650 1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals. Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com

Sedro-Woolley 1 bdrm, $600 1-3 bdrm apt/house in MV + $400 dep. Cute & convefor $495-850. Nice area. nient, no smoke. 856-6737 360-336-5412/ 425-347-2330

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Rent to own – almost new spacious 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba with bonus room. Beautiful yard, granite tiles, frplc., 2 car garage. Quiet Mount Vernon neighborhood. $1850 per mo. www.skagitsolutions.com 360-422-5708

27' travel trailer with full access to household amenities in Concrete $600/mo. 1St, last & damage. 360-595-0439

Set off the road for privacy PUD water, fenced for animals Pasture and forest! $924,000 MLS 262078 Call for an Appointment Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley Jim Glackin 360-428-2828

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1145 SHARON AVENUE, BURLINGTON, $329,900

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPT. 25,11:00-2:00 This is the perfect floor plan! Quality construction with 50 year composition roofing, cedar siding with stone accent, enclosed pine soffits, gas fireplace, 4 bedrooms and computer room or den/5th bedroom. Open floor plan, detailed wood work. Large 2 car attached garage. MLS# 213598. Call Linda Eastman, (360)202-4075 WRE/Skagit Valley

INCREDIBLE VIEW HOME 9095 Bayview Edison Rd.

Open House 1-3 pm. 627 Ball St. Sedro Woolley $179,900

Gorgeous, well maintained 3 bed, 1.75 bath, 1370 sqft. single level craftsman home in a wonderful neighborhood! Recently remodeled with newer vinyl & wood laminate flooring. Cozy gas fireplace, large master suite, flat 120 ft deep lot with potting shed, waterfall & koi pond, perfect for growing veggies and putting your green thumb to use! Directions: Hwy 20 east, RIght on Ferry St. Left (North) on Ball St., Follow signs. Brian Henderson, Muljat Group Realtors, (360) 303-1787

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, Sept. 24th , 1-3PM 963 HILLCREST DRIVE, BURLINGTON

Rare 1 level 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on beautiful Burlington Hill. Outstanding views to the East & South. Elegant home features with cherrywood cabinets and granite counters, hardwood floors, a warm & cozy gas fireplace, spacious & open floor plan flooded w/natural light. Oversize master bedroom. A luxurious master bath with a soaking tub and a spacious travertine shower. MLS #115774 $379,000 Ron Van Pelt 360-333-1045 ReMax Territory

Condo warehouse space. 18'x60'. All amenities. Security. Call Rick, 360-3197359 OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY Sept 29th 4:00-7:00 PM ESTATE SALE $312,000 Panoramic Views Padilla Bay to Mount Baker. 2550 SF Home Built 1994. Open Floor Plan. Wood Fireplace and Gas Stove. New Roof & 24X48 Shop. Call Hugh Schmidt 360-421-4178 ARE Realty Inc.

OPEN HOUSE FOR FOUR HOMES SAT., SEPT. 24 COME SEE FOUR HOMES AT ONCE. ONE OF THEM IS CHEAPEST HOME LISTED IN SKAGIT COUNTY. FOOD, INFO. BUYER PREQ. NO PRESSURE. 3PM TO 7PM ON WICKER CALL DIANNE DALBEY, BROKER OR JUST SHOW UP 360-757SOLD (7653) HENDRICKSON REALTY

OPEN HOUSE 12-3 SAT 9/24 15634 SNEE-OOSH RD, LA CONNER. Quiet beach living at it's Best!104ft. of low bank waterfront. Views of Kiket Is. Deception pass.Well crafted home offers main level master and open floor plan. Picture windows in living room w/electric blinds. 14x9 safe/vault off finished daylight basement. Call Sherry @Lake Cavanaugh Realty, 360-391-3891 MLS#264964

Mount Vernon – great opportunity, 2 businesses on 1 property. 1 vacant commercial building for your business approx 3900 sq. ft., newer roof, ready to start your business. Rental income on 2nd building is currently leased at $800/mo., as auto body & paint shop. List price $395,900. Midway Realty Inc., 360-659-3644 or call Jud 425-327-0960.

824 N Laventure, Mount Vernon

INVESTOR ALERT! Take it to the bones and build her back up to shine again. Great location, corner lot. Walk to schools, college & park. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Fenced backyard. Single car garage. Good investment property. Good rent income potential. #256443. $74,900 Steve Zimmerman 360-202-1231 Preview Properties Skagit LLC BRIGHT & CHARMING CONDO For Sale By Owner – Southern exposure and high ceilings bring lots of natural light into the great room living, dining, and kitchen area of this home with parklike exterior scene. Master suite features private bath with dual sinks, extended shower, enclosed commode and awesome closet; exceptional breakfast/lunch counter & great pantry enhance kitchen. Home has gas heat, gas range and custom gas fireplace; guest bedroom, bath and den/office plus garage with storage attic. Community has numerous activities, including monthly potlucks. Walking path available to Haggen Market. $179,000. Call Barbara at 360-4285617 for preview showing.

Contractor's Dream Project! Built in 1911 - still

A two story farmhouse with a view of Padilla Bay, Olympics and Cascades. It has three bedrooms, 1830 sq. ft., some acreage, a barn and workshop. Now selling at market price of $365,400. Come see and make your offer. Call for preview at (360) 399-1097.

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in the family! Needs TLC. Large corner lot at 1523 So. Third. All offers considered! Please call after 11AM (360) 595-2533 leave message.

NEW PRICE $219,000!! 202 S. 30th Street MOUNT VERNON

On a corner lot, in a well established neighborhood, this well maintained home is move in ready! Natural light makes the kitchen bright and inviting. Master bedroom has w/walkin closet and sky light over vanity. Two more oversized bedrooms and storage galore. Has newer roof, central heating and air system. Finished garage is well insulated. Minutes away from shopping, playgrounds, and golf course. Please call Sherry @ Lake Cavanaugh Realty, 360-3913891 MLS# 162761

8615 Fruitdale Road Sedro-Woolley

Development project waiting to happen. Bring your expertise and buy this beautiful 9.6 acres with territorial view. The land is open and surrounded by the majestic mountains. Newly zoned to R7 zoning, city limits, 2 single family and 1 duplex per acre.Possible 18 to 19 lots with variation 2 + 1 for max. Commercial 8 inch sewer stub already installed at the street. Wetland Delineation complete. County will record new zoning on next roll. #225217 $325,000. Linda Piazza, Preview Properties Skagit LLC (360) 713-3623

9.4 acres, good pasture, large loafing shed, old barn, with pond for cattle, large RV garage + wood shed. Large shop with work pit. Mtn view. 3 bdrm, large living room, dining room, large kitchen. A must see for $250,975. Call 360-8561313. If no answer, call 360-636-5054; cell for 360430-8084

721 Orth Way, Sedro-Woolley, WA

Priced at: $242,000 MLS: 274409 Incredible value and well cared for 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath -1380 s.f., 24' x 28' shop with cable & heat, RV pkg, triple pane windows & gas forced air, beautiful kitchen with maple cabinets, granite countertop and tile flooring. Large, covered deck with Trex decking. Natural gas fireplace in living room. Agent: Dena Poling Preview Properties Skagit LLC (360) 848-8900

OWNER FINANCING 20 ACRE/HOME SEDRO WOOLLEY MOVE IN NOW!. OWNER WILL WORK WITH BUYER. CALL DIANNE DALBEY, BROKER TODAY AT 360-757-SOLD OR EMAIL AT 360757SOLD@COMCAST.NET.PRIVACY

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BY APPOINTMENT, EASY TO VIEW • LONG PRIVATE DRIVEWAY, 1.83 ACRES W/GREENBELT & FOREST LANDS • CUSTOM N/W CRAFTSMAN W/MASSIVE RIVER ROCK FPL., GRANITE ISLAND/CHERRY CABINETS • 4 BD,LG. MSTR DOWN, 2.5 BA, DEN + BIG BONUS RM. UP, 3100+ SQ. FT., 3 CAR GAR!

BY APPOINTMENT, EASY TO VIEW • 2045 SQ. FT. “RAMBLER” STAND ALONE CONDO, “ADULT COMMUNITY” W/CLUBHOUSE • VAULTED/OPEN DESIGN LIVING RM. W/GAS FPL., HUGE OAK KITCHEN & LG. “ISLAND” • 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, FAMILY RM., GAS HEAT, AIR CONDITIONING + DOUBLE GARAGE

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3224 SHELLY HILL RD., MV $339,900 Rambler on Maddox Creek hillside with views of Skagit Valley & Puget Sound. Stainless appliances, maple cabinets, rear decks with beautiful landscaping. 3 car garage. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #100821 8112 EMMANUEL LN, CON $378,500 2 story home on 5 acres of pasture with spectacular mountain views. 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Attached 2 car garage & 36x36 shop/barn with 10x14 & 8x7 doors. Call Alice Hanson at 7708791. #107634

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1710 SKYLINE WAY, #105, ANA $124,900 The park is your back yard! Nicely updated 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Skyline. All new appliances, flooring & fixtures. Close to marina, parks, beach & ferry. Call Mel Foley at 770-3115. #253952 3965 FRIDAY CREEK ROAD, BRL $150,000 Log cabin on quiet 1+ acre; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Friday Creek borders three sides of this beautiful park-like property. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #246404 8047 AVERY LANE, SDW $169,000 Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1344 sq ft, 1998 manufactured home on level & cleared 1.1 acres. Rural area but close to amenities. Photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #264108

BY APPOINTMENT, EASY TO VIEW • PRIVATE 8+ ACRES W/LOVELY SOUTHERLY EXPOSURE/ VALLEY VIEWS, SECLUDED BUT CLOSE IN! • VERY LG 3 BD, 2 BA HOME W/OFFICE + FAMILY ROOM,1848 SQ. FT., + VIEW DECK • HUGE 900 SQ. FT. GARAGE/SHOP W/FINISHED BONUS ROOM/APARTMENT, GREAT PRICE!

7601 STATE ROUTE 9, SDW $389,000 Spectacular log home on over 3 acres. One-level, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, built-in 2006. Hickory floors, clear-cedar ceiling & fir logs. Park-like setting. More info & photos at SkagitValleyHomes. com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #272363 $429,000 2902 MONTGOMERY PL, MV $229,000 13677 DODGE VALLEY RD, MV Spacious 1800 sq.ft. rambler with 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Mas- Mediterranean style home located on Pleasant Ridge. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, .45 ac. Very unique with pristine landscaping, ter with walk-in closet & ¾ bath. Living room with fireplace. New carpet & interior paint. Fenced yard with deck & sprinkler pond/waterfall, viewing patios & art studio. Call Bill & Jannette system. 2 car garage. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #274079 Krieger at 421-4446. #252393 15002 CHANNEL LN, LAC $435,000 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 18689 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., BIG LAKE $524,999 Built in 1999, house sits above Big Lake with amazing views of the lake & mountains. 4 bedrooms & 1.75 baths. 100 ft. of waterfront. Call Brett Johnson at 661-3825. #104711

1110 3RD ST., SDW $229,000 Lovely 2 story home with 2350 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths & den, large master & living room. Home with character, upgrades of Brazilian Cherry floors, light fixtures & front door. Charming separate mother-in-law studio. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #273557 23150 FRANKLIN RD, CONWAY $229,500 Little Fisher Creek runs through this 1.79 acre retreat! Beautiful park-like setting with lots of trees for privacy. Adorable 3 bedroom home. Huge garage/shop. Call Melanie Archuleta at 770-4032. #112993 17076 BLACKBERRY CT, MV $289,000 Wonderful open floor plan home on one level. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Full walk-in storage access under home. Large lot with garden shed & territorial view. Call Kim Kelley at 202-5515. #263715 225 LONGBEACH DR, CAMANO ISLAND $299,999 2 bedroom beach house on double lot! 2-car garage with finished bonus room, outbuildings. HOA owns 275 ft beachfront lot across street & 1000 ft of sandy beach. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #87712

163692 BRADLEY RD, BOW $525,000 Unique equestrian property on 2.5 acres. 1-level 3856 SF home; 1170 SF shop/garage; barn with 8 stalls & tack room; outdoor arena. More photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #273462 17311 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., BIG LAKE $619,900 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 4626 EAGLEMONT DR., MV $875,000 Beautifully designed custom build home in Eaglemont. 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 4735 SF. All rooms grand in scale. More photos & info. at www.skagitvalleyhomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #242416

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