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Extending The College Life: Adults Like Student Housing PAGE 6 Q&A

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1274 HILLCREST DRIVE, BURLINGTON, WA 98233 MARY JO REITSMA, 360-770-6013

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Bad Signs For Sellers How political lawn signs can affect your home for sale ................................P7

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BURLINGTON

320 S Burlington Blvd Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 755-9494

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$28,000

2/3 Acre recreational property. Lightly wooded double lot and cleared area. New septic system and community water on site, power at the road.

Close access to sandy beach area and community park. MLS# 1442662

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$314,900

Manufactured home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on half acre corner lot, large shop/garage, RV pad, space for boat, fruit trees and mature landscaping. County living near grocery store and elementary school. Minutes from I-5 MLS# 1494526

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Sedro-Woolley

$249,900

Own your own piece of paradise. 27 Acres on a lake. Terrific opportunity if you love wild spaces and want a slice of heaven to build on. Property like this does not come up for sale very often! Two potential building sites on your own private lake. MLS# 1496104

Call Wilma, 661-1631

ConCreTe

$375,000

2.5 acre setting in foothills of the North Cascades. double wide home 3 BD, 2 BA, open floor plan, efficient kitchen, spacious master suite with sitting/office area, attached 2 car carport, 3 bay shop, with wood & gas heat. AdditionalTKoutbuildings, gazebo with outdoor kitchen, all situated on flat usable acreage with 240 ft of Grandy Creek frontage. MLS# 1449172

Call elizabeth, 708-8800

Call ron, 333-1045

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$410,000

Updated rambler on shy ½ acre. 3+ bedrooms, 1 ¾ bath, 1840 square feet.

Full basement with 2nd kitchen. Large detached shop with 220 power. Covered parking for 5 vehicles. MLS# 1498756

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

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

Charlie & Jeannine Boom 708-9645

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$420,000

MounT Vernon

$459,900

Home in a quiet desirable Skyline Community offers 4 BR + bonus room, 2.5 baths & shy 2000 sf. Liv rm w/ lots of natural light, vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace. Opens to din rm w/ slider to spacious wood deck that extends to side of home. Kitchen w/ SS appliances, Corion counters & undermount sink.

3 BR’s & 1 3/4 bath on main level. Lower floor has lg rec room w/free standing gas stove. Att 2 car gar w/ work bench, wired for generator. Extra parking on side & front of home. Cedar siding! MLS# 1476107

Beautiful craftsman in Big Lake area. Terrific layout with tons of natural light. Take this canvas and put your personal design into your new home! Large country kitchen w/updated appliances.

Newer 28 x 36 shop has room for all your toys, hobbies or projects. Fantastic location with sunny 2.8 acres to grow, play, or roam! Sit on your covered porch and enjoy. MLS# 1454511

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

Call elizabeth, 708-8800

Lisa Boon Meyer 420-6608

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Ivana Wood 770-3550

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Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

Arthur Henrichs 389-7879

Kati Shannon 391-1203

Traci Erickson Property Manager 755-5555

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1274 HILLCREST DRIVE BURLINGTON WA 98233 Brown McMillen Real Estate 235 West Rio Vista Burlington, WA 98233 360.757.6013 www.brownmcmillen.com

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Spectacular home in excellent condition with outstanding mountain, valley, and some bay views. Over 1,000 SF of deck w/glass windshield & entrances from both living room & kitchen.3BD/2.5BA, lots of granite & tile, office could be 4th bedroom, & formal dining w/ coffered ceiling. Very spacious kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, Wolf range & large center island, adjacent family room with gas fireplace. Large master w/5 piece bath & walk in closet.

Outstanding landscaping w/2 ponds, circular driveway & total privacy. MLS # 1380166

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Spacious 3,903 SF home with 4BD/2/75BA on private 1-acre lot. Covered porch, liv rm Classic Ranch-style home w/charming 2BD floor plan on dead-end road. Many upgrades, Excellent vacation getaway home that has been well maintained. 2Bd/.75B plus a 720 SF w/bay window, formal dining, kitchen w/loads of cabinets, lg pantry, granite & open to family rm covered porch, rear deck, & detached garage w/upstairs Rec Rm. Plenty of parking and room bonus room upstairs. Also has a 320 SF guest cabin on rear of lot with a 3/4 bath. Lot has w/wood frpl & adjoining sunroom. Lg bonus rm above attached 3 car garage. $725,000 #1492059 100 Ft of medium bank waterfront and a nice large yard. $499,500 #1495713 for gardening. $315,000 #1479201

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Kitchen w/stainless appl, granite counters, pantry, formal dining w/tray ceilings, living rm w/gas fireplace & surround sound, office/bonus rm on main. Master offers stunning water views, walk in closet, soaking tub & walk-in

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Picturesque estate property nestled behind the gates at Deception Shores. 5300+ sq ft of elegantly finished living space w/soaring ceilings, walls of windows & designer details. Main level living w/exquisite kitchen; elegant master ensuite. Upper level provides 2 add bedrooms & a king-sized theater room, lower level w/2nd full kitchen, bed & bath w/a full bar opening up to the outdoor entertaining BBQ space. A shy acre provides privacy, views of the pristine waters & surrounding natural beauty.

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Paying Off Your Debt QUESTION:

We bought a home recently and can’t see ourselves in debt 30 years from now. What are the best ways to pay down a mortgage?

ANSWER:

In today’s world, households may have several forms of debt, typically auto loans, student debt, credit card bills and mortgage payments. There are different reasons to pay off — and not pay off — different debts. Credit card debt should be avoided because of high costs. Quickly paying off auto debt may not result in big savings because such financing often uses a convoluted form of interest calculation — the rule of 78s — instead of simple interest. Student loans are difficult to pay off because they are often enormous — such financing now totals nearly $1.5 trillion. Borrowers should address student debt every month before it gets larger because of unpaid interest.

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By Peter G. Miller

There are a number of approaches to mortgage prepayments. First, virtually all mortgages today can be prepaid in whole or in part without penalty.

Your payment coupon likely has a space where you can make an “extra payment.” Since the extra payment is not required you can add as little or as much as you want each month.

Second, you can make bi-weekly payments — at least in theory. In practice most loan servicers do not want to get 26 checks per year and will not accept partial payments. More payments equal more costs for the servicer as well as more opportunities for mistakes to creep in. There are third-party bi-weekly mortgage services which — for a fee — will set up a bi-weekly program for you. However, your obligation is to the lender. If a payment is late or unpaid, your credit is at risk.

Third, you can tailor your payment toward a certain pay-off goal. Let’s say you have a $150,000 mortgage at 4.25%. It’s a 30-year loan

and the monthly cost for principal and interest is $737.91. If you want to pay off the loan in 18 years you need to pay $994.78 per month, an extra payment of $256.87. You can figure out how much extra you need to pay by using a mortgage calculator to reach a certain pay-off goal.

Fourth, if you win the lottery, cash in a stock option, or get that inheritance from Aunt Hortense you might want to consider a curtailment. This is a single big payment made to the lender. Before you send in the money be sure to negotiate with the lender.

Fifth, if you get a one-time annual payment or earn extra dollars at certain points during the year you might want to make an annual extra payment. This is not enough for a curtailment but will reduce your principal balance. Think of tax refunds, annual bonuses, etc.

Extending The College Life: Adults Like Student Housing Many students today are living in offcampus housing that’s very different from where their parents lived, circa 1985.

And students apparently like the new model since many are now staying in similar arrangements for years after graduation.

For the past two decades, investors have poured millions into building off-campus housing complexes, typically composed of units combining several bedrooms and baths with a shared living area and kitchen, as well as studio or “micro” apartments.

These apartments are “furnished, safe, secure and high on technology,” says J.J. Smith, president of CA Student Living.

Especially in cities, young professionals “averaging in age from 24 to 31,” are living side-by-side with 6

students because of it’s the more affordable way to access modern amenities, he adds.

Of course, older single-family homes and apartments are competing offerings around campuses.

But the newer student housing properties “are in a sense, the incubator space of what works and what doesn’t … for the multi-family apartment sector as a whole,” Smith adds.

Indeed, the new student housing dovetails with another apartment trend called “co-living.” Common, Ollie and WeLive are among the companies providing this private bedroom/share living experience that more renters, especially younger adults, are choosing.

Typically, new student housing and co-living is cheaper than a traditional apartment with the same modern

amenities and location.

However, 67 percent of off-campus housing – including older properties – is more expensive than the citywide rental price average, according to a recent study by RentCafe.com.

Higher rents are especially associated with big-name schools and nearby public transportation.

Young professionals who want to save even more should consider “going off-off campus,” says Alexandra Ciuntu of RentCafe. For instance,

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“Renting two miles away from Case Western Reserve University goes for a $991 average compared to $1,372, which is the average rent within a one-mile radius of the Cleveland, Ohio campus.”

No matter what the proximity to campus, “Living with others in various forms is still one of the most popular solutions for students and young professionals on a budget,” concludes Ciuntu.

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Bad Signs For Sellers How political lawn signs can affect your home for sale Want a buyer to vote “yes” on your home for sale by committing to a purchase? Then elect to do the smart thing as a seller: Don’t post any political signs on your lawn or within your listed property, the experts agree.

Avoid this advice and your house will be viewed less as a desirable domicile and more as a referendum in the guise of real estate.

“There’s a saying — never talk about politics, religion or money at a party. The same can be true at an open house or private showing,” says Tamara Heidel, broker with Heidel Realty in Las Vegas. “Politics can be very polarizing, so having a political sign next to your ‘for sale’ sign August 2, 2019

might cause people to opt out of seeing your home.”

Barry Crimmins, real estate attorney and former broker, seconds that sentiment.

“While there’s nothing legally prohibiting the display of such a sign, I would advise any owner interested in selling his or her property to err on the side of caution,” he says. “Yes, you have the right to display proof of a politician or political cause you support. But the purchase of a home is the largest single investment that many people make, and sometimes one small item could cause a shopper to reconsider and the sale to collapse.”

Crimmins’ advice?

“Don’t take the chance.”

Ask property attorney Bruce Ailion and he’ll tell you that the best way a seller can support a candidate or campaign is to write a check or volunteer.

“Home hunters can make assumptions about you and your neighborhood that may or may not be true based on the sign you have in your yard,” says Ailion, Realtor with Atlanta-based RE/MAX Town and Country. “There may be people who simply don’t want to do a deal with you based on the fact that you support the opposition party or a candidate they dislike.

Remember that, in this situation, the sign says more about you than it does the candidate.”

When listing your home,

the safest bet is to remain neutral in appearance.

“Your home should not say too much about you except for your style. That’s why sellers should remove everything personal — from family photos to offensive posters to political affiliations,” notes Valerie Burmester, broker with Redmond, Washingtonheadquartered Marketplace Sotheby’s International Realty. “It doesn’t take much for buyers to learn about you even by looking at the books displayed on your shelf.

If, for example, they see books by or about Bill and Hillary Clinton, it’s not hard for them to determine that you lean liberal.”

OK, you say — I’ve removed any signs, books or other markers that would indicate a political leaning. But my next door neighbor has a “Vote for (fill in the blank)” sign on his front lawn that visitors to my home for sale will surely

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see. What should I do?

“The answer is proceed with caution,” recommends Crimmins. “If you have an extremely good relationship with that neighbor, it’s possible that asking them to take the sign down might work. You can try an approach like ‘I’m wondering if you might possibly hold off on putting up that sign until after our open house next Saturday?’ ” Ailion believes this is a battle not worth fighting, however.

“It’s going a bit too far to ask something like that. During election season, many neighbors will have signs. A buyer will be aware of that,” says Ailion.

Remember, adds Heidel, “We live in a free country, and neighbors are allowed to express themselves. A bigger problem is if your neighbor has an unkempt home that could turn off a prospective purchaser.”

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All rental and real estate for sale advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for the rental or sale of real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Danya Wolf

Call to see available vacation properties: Beautiful river and mountain views - imagine building your dream home here. Well, septic system for 5 bedrooms, and power are in place and ready for you to build. The building site is set back from the road to most enjoy the peaceful setting and views. John Deere lawn tractor is included with property. Must see to appreciate. Carla Fischer 360-982-0010 MLS# 1496906

311 E MOORE ST., SEdRO WOOLLEY

Danya Wolf

Danya Wolf

360-708-8294

Carla Fischer

360-708-8294 360-982-0010

3789 E. diViSiON ST., MOUNT VERNON 10+

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45246 Nesika Trail #2D41 • $60,000 • 2011 Fleetwood park model • 1 bed/ loft 45249 Nesika Trail #2D33 • $52,000 • 2016 CAVCO Park Model Sunny lot, stackable w/d hook up 44970 Kyuquot Trail #2C91 • $69,000 • 5th Wheel with room for 6

$650,000

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Sherry Ruderman

360-540-1552

45297 Kamooks Trail #2D21 • $16,000 • nice, vacant corner lot

$220,000 1630 UNiSON PLACE MOUNT VERNON, WA 98274

Charming, recently updated 2 bed/1 bath vintage home features; SS appliances, glass tile backsplash in precluded from using wells in development. Power to kitchen, built-ins, lots of property. Nicely treed level tract of land with cabinets, beautiful floors, open area ready for building in the future. dining space. Attached Paved street. Walking distance to Rasar State carport. Convenient location.

$719,000

360-202-3086

42875 RiVERS EdgE CT, CONCRETE, WA 98237 $200,000

Lovely future building site requisite on using water

4628 PARKViEW LANE, EAgLEMONT

Elva Hunter

360-708-8294

catchment system to obtain building permit. Currently

Park! MLS# 1475444

$479,900

Better Than new! 3 Bed + bonus room.

Great room with gas fireplace. Awesome spacious kitchen/stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, dining room, hardwood floor, blinds throughout. Main floor Master & bath & walk-in closet, utility. Upstairs 2 bed, full bath, bonus room/office, open area for TV/entertainment.

Beautiful fenced, landscaped yard, lg shed & plenty of parking!

Heat pump & tankless water heater.

2 car garage! MLS# 1498779

NeW LIsTING

Well maintained home offering 3 beds/ 1.75 baths, a pleasant kitchen with amplestorage,familyroomandlivingroomeach have a fireplace. Outdoors features a covered deck and large fenced yard for entertaining; mature landscaping, garden space with great soil; fruit trees and blueberries.

Carla Fischer Suzanne Jenkins 360-982-0010 360-941-2983 MLS# 1495452

22904 bUMbLEbEE LANE, MOUNT VERNON

1802 E RiO ViSTA AVENUE, bURLiNgTON

$699,000

So much potential, awesome private setting! Classic large home on the 12th Fairway in Beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Community. 3 stories w/ plenty of room.Gracious entertaining living room, dining and kitchen & great room w/gas fireplace,opens to 2 brand new decks.Upstairs w/3 bedroom suite w/ own bath. Down stairs w/ separate entrance great for a Mother-in-law suite, 3 car garage.

Brand new roof & freshly painted home. Be sure to check out Eaglemont Beautiful Club Elva Hunter John Hunter House & Restaurant & views! MLS# 1490544 360-202-3086 360-202-3086

14934 SUMMERS LANE, MOUNT VERNON

$750,000

This is HOME! Enjoy the acreage, river front and seclusion in beautiful Skagit Valley. This beautiful home has 3+ bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, finished basement, wrap around deck, detached garage, shop/barn and so much more. The hard wood floors, built in bookcase and wood stove bring charm to this spectacular home. Pictures cannot do this amazing property justice. Come see for yourself. This is the dream home you have Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 always wanted.

fOR vOTing Skagit tradition realty BEST REal ESTaTE OfficE!

Must See to appreciate this log home on 2 acres. Current owner built with many unique stunning details. A variety of old growth woods blend for an amazing aesthetic. Maple counters, pecan floors, cedar beams and Ponderosa Pine ceiling.

Entertaining space: Indoor has lots of seating & Outdoor has decks and patio bbq area with adjacent bonus room.

Attached 3 car garage with grease/ work pit. Huge 30’ X 60’ shop. Large Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma garden space, fruit trees - apple, 360-982-0010 360-421-0435 cherry, pear.

Brand new home in sought after Eaglemont Golf Course Community! Luxury living in this custom 3,315 sq.ft. home, light and bright 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath. Lg kitchen w/SS appliances, granite counters & island.

Great room w/gas fireplace, deck overlooking nature. Main floor living w/master & bath w/jetted tub, shower & walkin closet, utility room.

Upstairs w/ 2nd master & bath +2 bedrooms.

Additional SF downstairs ready to complete, Elva Hunter AC & tankless water heater. Situated on a quiet peaceful street! MLS# 1405852 360-202-3086

Great 10 acre development property for higher end homes or Planned Unit Development. Amenities include: Public Utility District Water, Cascade Natural Gas, Puget Power (Puget Sound Energy), high speed internet, city garbage pickup and access to city sewer. Beautiful Wooded property with territorial view and open park-like setting.

Includes vintage home with basement and detached Danya Wolf garage, and is currently rented. MLS# 1299587 360-708-8294

360.424.0300

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

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