The Real Estate Book of North King & Snohomish Counties, WA: Volume 27, Issue 10.

NORTH KING AND SNOHOMISH COUNTIES, WA

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HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 27, Issue 10

ELLING A BOUT S G IN R U D WINTER

Wonderland Park NEW CONSTRUCTION ON 1 ACRE LOTS Text R1084642 to 52187

RealEstateBook.com To Advertise, Call Sharman @ 360-333-9566

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AIMEE PATTON 425-397-6801 Windermere RE / JS Cover home on page 6.

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Snohomish Windermere

SNOHOMISH Victorian 4BD 2.5BA 3918sf on 1 acre. Curved stone front porch, quaint English Garden, 18’ ceilings, graceful arches, 2 fireplaces, formal dining, extra large family room + bonus room, craft room & main floor den with outside entrance!

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SNOHOMISH 1938 historic charmer w/ lost of updates. 3BD 2.5BA 2536sf w/ storybook appeal. Rambler style living + finished basement & den/4th BD. Alley access, whimsical gardens, RV parking. Curved front door too!

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DUTCH HILL Start 2019 in your NEW home! 4BD 2.75BA 2553sf on 0.43 acre lot. Brilliant architectural details! Wood beams, beautiful cabinetry, opulent lighting, shiplap, modern brass hardware, double French doors & more.

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EVERETT Gated private drive meanders you to this stunning NEW 4BD 3BA 2793sf home on 1/2 acre backing to greenbelt.

Rambler living + fully finished lower level. Wood floors, stone wrapped fireplace, upscale kitchen, & covered deck.

Call 360-568-1537

SNOHOMISH Classic 1940’s 4BD 1.75BA 2644sf home. Just a few blocks to stores, churches, post office. NEW roof, NEW furnace/heat-pump, NEW water heater. Covered back porch that’s practically another room & a large garage.

Call 360-568-1537

HARBOUR POINTE The Birkdale plan loaded with $40+K in upgrades. 4BD 2.5BA 2664sf w/ wide planked floors, crown molding, & a kitchen for the bon vivant! Luxurious window planked master & bath. Minutes to Beoing.

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MONROE Two master suites! 4BD 2.5BA 2550sf on 0.32 acre in private & idyllic setting . Universal floor plan with master on both upper & main floors. Warm wood floors, vaulted ceilings & large family room. Fenced & terraced yard.

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LAKE ROESIGER Boasting 96± feet of no-bank waterfront w/private L shaped dock and boat house w/ winch. 4BD 2BA 2400sf home w/ expansive deck for entertaining, relaxing, enjoying sunsets and unobstructed water views!

Call 360-568-1537

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IN A SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBORHOOD of Everett sitting on over a 1/2 ac is this stately hm. Mtn views, close to most all amenity, 4 brms, 2 bths, prof. painted interior, new carpet, granite counters, SS appl, 2nd mstr bdrm in lower level w/ separate entry, custom bar in rec rm. Heat pump/air conditioning. Detached 1460 sq ft Rv gar w/attached 2 car gar, heated wk shop. Life time metal shake roof. Too many features to list!

To see more photos & information, Text R1081841 to 52187

Text R955448 to 52187 - $450,000

Text R1045574 to 52187 - $245,000

SILVER LAKE Huge lot! The City says it can be subdivided. Sewer next to property. City Water connected. House on 3BD septic. Perfect to live in while you build!

CAMANO ISLAND Driftwood Heights view condo w/ large covered deck & picture windows. Newer carpets, appliances.

HOA covers w/s/g & lawn. Beach rights.

Text R1069095 to 52187 - $289,900

Text R1024196 to 52187 - $315,000

Text R968125 to 52187 - $365,900

LAKE STEVENS Move in ready 3BD rambler. Vinyl plank flooring. Big living room w/ fplc. Carport + 12x16 storage/ shop. Fenced yard on quiet cul-de-sac.

ARLINGTON Build your dream home! 3+ acres with DWMH, huge Barn w/ carports, shop. So much covered parking! Metal roofing about 7 years ago. Sold As-Is.

SOAP LAKE Ideal coffee & Ice Cream location. Cook stove & dish washing station. Huge basement for storage & possible live on site option. 1 block to the Lake.

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FREE HUD Home List Please call 360-454-0629 for a list of HUD homes today! or visit www.Hudhomestore.com

For More Info Text R687181 to 52187 HAT ISLAND Turn key home w/ partial sound view on private island. Open floor plan & large kitchen w/ island. Two master suites. Large detached garage. R609

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For More Info Text R879694 to 52187 SNOHOMISH Total remodel! 3BD 2.5BA rambler on 7.7 acres. Separate entry to lg mud room & laundry. Large shop w/pit for the mechanic & RV parking with hook ups. R647

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For More Info Text R1077431 to 52187 FLOWING LAKE 75ft low bank WF + boat launch & dock.

G3BD 3BA 3946sf on 1.63 acres w/ 7.02kW Solar System.

Soaring ceilings, wall of windows + hanging loft. R643

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For More Info Text R930199 to 52187 TULALIP 3BD 1.75BA rambler on 2.71 acres. Close to Kayak Park & Golf course. Large kitchen w/ granite counters.

Plenty of room for entertaining. Room to build shop. R665

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For More Info Text R1059755 to 52187 ARLINGTON Opportunity knocks! 3BD 2BA MH on 5 acres!

3 car shop. Level & partially fenced. Room for RV parking for all your toys! Just needs some TLC to shine! R693

For More Info Text R1047294 to 52187

For More Info Text R1060740 to 52187

STANWOOD Build your future business, investment property or residence on this Commercial lot in Historical Downtown Stanwood! Zoned MB-II. R666

EVERETT Great rambler with lots of new updates. New laminate floors, washer/dryer, water heater, stainless appliances, & roof. Freshly painted inside and out. R694

Wendy Smith

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Karen Eckerson (425) 238-2023 www.karen.withwre.com

Windermere RE / JS

THE MEADOWS Beautifully maintained 3BD 2.5BA home! Large fully fenced back yard, patio for relaxing & your BBQ time.

Inviting architectural finishes of vaulted ceilings, wood wrapped windows & rounded corners. Lower level has warm toned wood flooring, granite tile counters, & wood cabinets in kitchen. Master boasts large walk in closet, storage & private bath. Good sized bedrooms, family room, additional full bath & laundry up.

To see more photos, Text R1091372 to 52187

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SNOHOMISH - NEW CONSTRUCTION ON 1 ACRE

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WONDERLAND PARK Exquisite 4BD 3.5BA 3938sf on 1 Acre! 7 Homes still available, 5 different plans. Great Room w/cozy fireplace, Gourmet kitchen w/ quarts counter stainless appliances. Upper level family room Master Suite w/ 5-piece bath and walk-in closet. Lower level huge rec. rm, full bath + storage. Covered outdoor area w/ gas fireplace. Extra-large 3 car garage. Private community park on Flowing Lake. $825,000 To see more photos, Text R1084642 to 52187

Aimee Patton (425) 397-6801 aimeepatton@ windermere.com

REAL ESTATE / JS

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Janice Kennedy (425) 359-7747

MARYSVILLE FOUR properties-in-one!

Large SHOP, separate Upper Floor above shop, MAIN HOUSE and RENTAL house.

Home of Cheryl’s Trees for 38 years. New roofs 2017. Main home, new LG oven/ range and LG refrigerator, new hot water heater 2018. Beautiful yard and covered patio for outdoor relaxing or entertaining.

Bring your business ideas!

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EVERETT Views for miles! 4BD 1.75BA 2175sf w/ lovely views of mountains, river & valley. Kitchen features slab granite, apron sink is a Shaws Original. Appliances stay. Knotty Alder wood cabinets feature soft close drawers. Acacia Wood flooring. Metal roof. New hot water tank.

VIEW deck. Cement patio features built in fire-pit, HOT TUB ready!

Text R939316 to 52187

MARYSVILLE Welcome Home! 3BD 1.75BA Champion on level lot in gated community of Kellogg Village. Split plan w/ large master suite. Large kitchen & open floor plan. Bonus areas living room.

Carport to keep your car out of the rain.

Two storage sheds: 8x6 and 10x12 (loft).

New roof in 2018. Common parking and park areas.

Text R1000891 to 52187

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Buying or Selling in 2019?

Please contact Janice Kennedy to get started today!

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5 FACTS ABOUT SELLING A HOME IN THE WINTER

BY DIXIE SOMERS

Can’t wait until spring to sell your home? Winter can be a tough time to attract buyers, particularly if you live in a region where there’s going to be ice and snow all around. Your home may not show as well in bad weather; however, it is possible. Here are some winter real estate facts to keep in mind: Everyone Appreciates Mood Create a cozy feel by adding extra pillows or afghans to the sofa and beds, or some plush throw rugs on the floor. Leave the dining room table set for dinner, along with a champagne bucket and a couple of glasses. Add some extra-fluffy towels or robes in the bathrooms. In short, make everything look comfortable and inviting.

Bright Light Is Cheery There’s nothing that makes a house cheerier than sunlight. Wash the windows inside and out so they sparkle. Pull up the blinds and throw back the drapes for some warming illumination. In darker corners and niches where the sun won’t reach, place a lamp and keep it on. You could also use spotlighting to illuminate major features of the kitchen, living room or bathroom.

Warmth Is Comfort People coming in from the cold will be pleased to find your home is warm and toasty. As a retreat from winter cold, your buyers will have more of a reason to feel comfortable and take their time. You might consider lighting a small fire in the fireplace or wood stove to keep things toasty. Try to keep indoor humidity between 4060 percent to avoid that dry, stuffy feeling.

People Like an Orderly Property In the winter, all visitors may see is a blanket of snow (depending on where you live). Do your best to keep the driveway and walkways neatly cleared and free of ice. Even if there’s just a light dusting of snow, sweep it away. Spread some sand over walkways to avoid slips and falls. Try to keep the roof clear of snow, as well, as a good roof is important to selling any home. You can always call in a roofing company if yours isn’t up to par.

Winter Can Be the Ideal Season You’re more likely to get bids faster in the wintertime because you’re dealing with motivated buyers. They need to move, and soon, or they’d be waiting for the balmier temperatures of spring. You may get fewer visitors, but they’ll be serious buyers, not just frivolous house-shoppers. Stage your home well for the season and you may very well sell faster, and for a higher price, than you expected.

You always want to keep your home clean and in good repair, but the trick to selling in winter is creating the effect of a warm, sunny retreat from the elements.

Dixie Somers is a freelance writer and regular contributor to RISMedia’s Housecall blog.

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SNOW DAY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME Snow days can be fun for kids and adults alike, especially if your office is closed and your only agenda is to curl up inside by a fire. However, for your home, a snow day can pose some safety issues. Below are a few tips from to keep your home happy and energy bills down as the winter weather comes down.

Saving on hot water.

Installing insulation around your hot water pipes and lowering the temperature on your water heater from 130 degrees to 120 degrees can help you save 5% on your energy bills.

Clean or replace filters for a forced-air heating system.

A dirty or non-functioning filter does nothing but drain money from your wallet.

Check it every month—and now is a great time to clean or replace it if it’s dirty.

Clear radiators, registers, air returns and baseboards of obstructions.

Be smart about your thermostat.

The Department of Energy recommends keeping the thermostat at 68 degrees Fahrenheit while you’re awake and at home, and lower when you’re asleep or away. How low you go depends on what’s right for your family and your health. During cold emergencies, the Illinois Department of Public Health has advised going no lower than 66 degrees Fahrenheit. That being said, never go below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, because you could freeze your pipes.

You could also upgrade your thermostat.

Most electronic thermostats let you set different schedules for weekdays and weekends. Some automatically switch from heating to cooling, and many tell you when it’s time to change your furnace or air conditioner filter. You can also install a smart thermostat and set your home’s temperature from anywhere.

Add insulation.

Adding insulation and weather stripping can slash your annual energy costs up to 30% by keeping up the cold or heat and minimizing the stack effect. Start by ceiling large gaps around the chimney, furnace flue, plumbing pipes, ductwork, light fixtures and soffits in your attic. Then lay insulation between attic-floor joists and on the hatch or door, or add more if it’s already there. Look for insulation that’s become dirty, a sign of air movement that reveals other gaps you must fill. Also insulate ducts running through the attic.

Dust, rugs and furniture can block the heat and leave a room chilly. You can’t heat your home if the air isn’t circulating.

Don’t overwork your heating system.

Keep comfortable the rooms you use most.

Close off drafty rooms, stairways or hallways. Close blinds for extra protection from icy night winds, but open them during the day so sunlight can help heat your home.

Reduce the drafts.

The cold is an opportunity to pinpoint the drafts in your home. Your hardware store can provide materials to seal leaks. Caulking and weather-stripping cracks and gaps around your home are some of the most cost-effective steps you can take to conserve heat. Focus on the attic, basement, windows and doorways.

If you can’t get to the hardware store right away, improvise. For example, if you don’t have a door guard or sweep to block cold air under your front and back doors, use a rolled up towel. Using a fireplace to stay warm?

Close the damper after you’re done using it so warm air doesn’t escape out the chimney.

Circulate the heat with the help of a ceiling fan.

In the winter, run the fan clockwise (from your position, looking up at it) to pull warm air down from the ceiling. Turn off the fan when you leave the room.

By following these tips, you’ll save money, and keep your mind at ease so that you’ll be able to enjoy your snow day worry free!

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TO GO SOLAR WITHOUT SOLAR PANELS Take a drive around your neighborhood and chances are those solar panels that once seemed so futuristic are becoming a pretty common site. But, even if you’re not ready to make the plunge to full-out solar power (and pay the price that panels cost), here are four ways you can incorporate solar energy into your home, according to the American Home Shield Home Matters blog: 1. OUTDOOR SOLAR LIGHTS These attractive lights can instantly spruce up any landscape as well as add security in needed spaces. Solar security lights, flood lights or accent lights use solar cells to convert sunlight into electricity, and then store this electricity in special batteries that power the lights, come nightfall. Be aware, both the units and separate solar cell panel units need to be placed in sunny locations, so if shade from trees or structures will prevent adequate sunlight from getting through, the light’s performance will be compromised.

2. SMALL SOLAR DEVICES Think about that tangle of wires on your desk or kitchen counter where your family charges their growing array of devices. Now imagine if those wires could be replaced by the sun!

While it may not seem like big savings to charge personal devices with solar, they actually use more energy than you think. A solar-powered phone and tablet charger can be a simple, inexpensive and effective way to begin introducing the benefits of solar power to your family.

3. SOLAR WATER HEATERS Powered by solar panels that heat the water and deliver it to the storage tank, solar water heaters can replace gas or electric models. You may even be able to take advantage of a specific federal tax credit for solar water heaters. Solar water heaters can be a reasonable alternative to conventional gas or electric-powered models.

4. SOLAR COOKERS Think of a solar cooker like a sunshine-powered crockpot. Angled reflectors direct solar energy into a special chamber, heating food at relatively low temperatures over the course of many hours (eight to 10, depending on the recipe), just like a traditional slow cooker.

So start harnessing the power of the sun in small ways and start to see the difference it makes both in your next energy bill and the long-term health of the planet.

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BIG LAKE Renovated 1910 home on 5+ acres. 4BD 2BA 2016sf w/ Master suite on main floor w/built in fireplace.

Covered, wrap-around deck. $495,000 Text R1050210 to 52187

MOUNT VERNON Gorgeous sunset & Padilla Bay views! 55+ park close to Bayview State Park. Enjoy walking trails along the water. $32,500 Text R1084602 to 52187

ARLINGTON 4BD 2.5BA 3254sf on 5 acres. Surrounded by woods! Short plat w/prelim approval from Co. Tile roof, new paint, hardwood floors. $675,900 Text R1084021 to 52187

LAKE STEVENS 3BD 2BA 2649sf rambler on 5+ acres! Private gated entry. Heated 64x36 shop w/ lift+ 2nd shop. Bring your horses! $699,998 Text R974993 to 52187

CAMANO ISLAND 4BD 2BA 2976SF rambler on 5.2 acres. Heat pump A/C, granite, bamboo cabinets, river rock fplc. 40x70 shop w/ lift. $649,950 Text R1025070 to 52187

ANACORTES 3BD 2BA rambler w/ water & Mt Baker views! Kitchen w/ granite. Lg master suite w/jetted tub.

Huge garage & RV parking. $453,900 Text R1000298 to 52187

BURLINGTON 2 homes overlooking Gage’s Lake. 1200’+ frontage. 2 large shops on property with lots of room for work and/or storage. $975,000 Text R560924 to 52187

CONCRETE Park-like shy 1/2 acre w/circular drive. New comp roof, new paint inside & out.Bonus rm. 24x30 garage w/greenhouse area. $228,900 Text R881275 to 52187

S O L D! BURLINGTON Lovely NW Craftsman style 3BD 2BA rambler. Open floor plan. Spacious master suite. Large lot & covered porch. Great location!

SOLD!

S O L D! MARYSVILLE Attention investors & developers! 0.85 acres zoned High Density Single-Family R-6.5. All utilities at the street. Develop, build and profit!

SOLD!

S O L D! LAKE STEVENS 9+ acres adjacent to Lake Stevens and Marysville UGAs. Potential views of mountains & sound.

Approx 1 acre cleared. $2,200,000 Text R782880 to 52187

OAK HARBOR 55+ Cherry Hill Neighborhood. One level w. private back patio. HOA fees cover exterior maintenance and club house.

SOLD!

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from the high $300’s SUMMERSUN ESTATES PHASE 2 Split plan 3BD 1.75BA 1808sf rambler + den. Open great room. Great room w/ gas fireplace. Kitchen w/ stainless steel gas range and slab granite counters. Efficient gas furnace & heat pump for AC. Covered back patio. Fenced and landscaped backyard. MLS:1303112 $399,900 Text R847102 to 52187

4138 McLaughlin Rd, Mount Vernon

COMPLETED NEW CONSTRUCTION

MODEL HOME: Open Weds - Sun, 1 to 4

4119 Autumn Way, Mount Vernon RAMBLERS & 2-STORIES 1630 to 2196 SF • 2 - 3 Car Garages COMPLETED HOMES NOW AVAILABLE

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COMPLETED NEW CONSTRUCTION 3 CAR GARAGE Summersun Phase 3BD + den 1.75BA 1951sf rambler. Great room w/gas fp.

Kitchen w/gas range, slab granite and large island. MLS:1304062 $439,900 Text R847108 to 52187

COMPLETED NEW CONSTRUCTION POPULAR RAMBLER PLAN 3 bed + den 1.75BA 2007sf w/ vaulted great rm w/gas fireplace & engineered hardwood flrs. Spacious kitchen. Cov'd patio. Gas heat. MLS:1367421 $429,900 Text R1000510 to 52187

COMPLETED NEW CONSTRUCTION MASTER SUITE W/ SITTING AREA 3BD 2.5BA 2196sf + den w/ double doors.

Kitchen w/gas range & slab granite island.

Den w/double doors. Tankless water heater. 2 car garage. MLS:1305628 $439,950 Text R847097 to 52187

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1833 River Walk Lane, Burlington

NEW CONSTRUCTION BYK CONSTRUCTION 3BD 1.75BA 2206sf rambler with Den/flex room. Gas fireplace & engineered hardwood floor. Tankless water heater. Heat Pump. MLS:1378394 $560,000 Text R1028998 to 52187

COMPLETED NEW CONSTRUCTION BONUS ROOM 3BD 2.5BA 2481sf w/ den & bonus room.

Vaulted entry to great room w/gas fireplace. Heat pump for heat/AC. 3 car garage. Fenced. MLS:1254894 $514,900 Text R722440 to 52187

COMPLETED NEW CONSTRUCTION RIVER’S EDGE 3BD 1.75BA 1701sf rambler w/ 3 car garage. Great room w/ gas firepalce. Kitchen w/ granite & gas range. Tankless water heater. MLS:1349166 $425,000 Text R964084 to 52187

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1824 Rio Vista, Burlington For more photos & information, Text R847108 to 52187

Live near the river!

Fishing, boating, and walking trails right by your home.

Some lots provide backyard for RV/boat parking.

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Lot Sizes: 7,600 - 13,617 SF Ramblers: 1,701 - 2,007 SF 2 Stories: 1,924 - 2,961 SF

Prices starting from the high $300's FOR DIRECTIONS set your GPS to: 1824 Rio Vista, Burlington WA

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Shana Hoople Owner/Broker

425-422-3949 www.premierhomes.today

Text R1036211 to 52187

ARLINGTON 4BD 2.75BA 3320sf on 14+ acres of manicured land! Master suite w/private deck. Garage wired for generator. Trex deck w/ built-in fire pit. $850,000 Text R899465 to 52187

GETCHELL 3BD 2BA log home on level 1 acre. Remodeled main floor BA w/ heated floors. Rec room/4th BD. 400 amp service, generator. Garden space. Cash only. $375,000 Text R899465 to 52187

GRANITE FALLS 3BD 2BA MH on large corner lot. New roof, electrical box & wired for generator. All appliances + generator & w/d stay. Deck & covered hot tub. $289,000

Cheryl Munn Owner/Designated Broker

425-422-6608

www.propertiesbycheryl.com

Text R1066547 to 52187

LAKE BOSWORTH 3BD 2.75BA 2591sf lake view home. on 1+ acre. New granite in kitchen. Wrap around deck w/ hot tub. 3 car garage + shop w/ office + RV shop. $675,000 Text R899465 to 52187

DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON Classic w/original charm! Detached garage w/office space above. Updated kitchen with eating area. Original fir floors under carpet. $310,000 Text R899465 to 52187

GRANITE FALLS Charming mountain retreat! Located at the gateway to hiking, picnicking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing. Includes generators. $219,000

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She�y Valentine Helping People from the Heart

425-864-1672

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WASHINGTON HUD HOME BUYING SEMINAR TIPS & SECRETS Great for 1st Time Home Buyers or Investors. Limited Seating.

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Text R982609 to 52187 SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY Turn this 3BD home into your dream castle. Original hardwood flooring. Updated double pane vinyl windows.

Basement has ample room for storage. Easy access to freeway, shopping, & schools.

FHA Case 561-967518

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EVERETT

Text R1019136 to 52187 PARK-LIKE BACKYARD 3BD 2BA w/ total of 2861sf home incl lower level. Living room w/ picture windows & fireplace for ambiance & warmth. Roomy kitchen w/ bar. Large bonus room downstairs. FHA number 561837735. Sold As Is.

Text R1058873 to 52187 PEACE & TRANQUILITY ...the Current Market Value of your home?

3BD 2BA on 3.29 acres.

If you are interested in selling, Please call for a French doors lead out from Complimentary Value Update of your home. kitchen to huge covered deck.

Vaulted ceilings throughout.

Call 360-474-5128 Spacious master. Excellent shed for storage or for your hobbies. FHA Case# 561Potential purchasers must make an appointment with a Real Estate Agent/ 859558 Sold As-Is. Broker of their choice in order to view a property active on the market.

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PLANNING A SPRING LAWN PROJECT?

TIPS TO PUT INTO PRACTICE NOW Winter weather might be in full force, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start planning your spring lawn and gardening projects. If you plan to revamp your yard or lawn this spring, don’t wait for the sun to come out. You can get started during the winter for best results.

Consider the following: Book your landscapers.

If you are planning a big lawn or landscaping project this spring, contact your local landscapers or lawn service company and book them now. Most landscapers get super busy as spring lands, so beat the crowd and snap them up ASAP.

Prepare While You Can. If there’s a chill in the air, keep an eye on the forecast and leave yourself enough time to prepare should frost, ice or snow be on the horizon. Have ice melt or salt ready to put down on your walkways or driveway so that you have a clear path to walk.

Do Some Cleaning and Prune.

While the threat of winter weather is still too great to do a lot in the yard, it doesn’t mean that no maintenance should be done. Go around your yard and clean up sticks, leaves and other debris that has fallen in the winter. Also, remove dead branches from your bushes, hedges and shrubs.

Doing some prep work now will mean less time you have to spend cleaning your yard in the spring.

Mulch.

If there is no snow or frost on the ground, you can lay down some fresh mulch. This will protect your flower beds for the rest of the winter, and come summer, will protect the soil and keep weeds at bay.

Winter is a great time to start planning for your spring projects. So go ahead and contact your landscaper to get the ball rolling on your lawn or garden Avoid Walking on the Lawn.

If your lawn is covered in frost of snow, project, and give yourself some piece try your best to avoid walking on it. This of mind that you have them booked can weaken and hurt grass if it is regularly and ready to go once spring arrives. walked over when it is frosted or covered in snow.

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5 WAYS TO SPRINGIFY YOUR HOME Winter got you down? Winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is thought to be common.

There are things that you personally can do to fight the blues – such as keeping active, getting outside during the natural daylight, and staying warm.

But there are things you can do around your house as well to battle the shorter days and cold weather that comes in winter. Bring a little spring into your home long before the season arrives with these few simple tricks:

Set a flower budget

While it’s certainly not a necessary expense, adding an arrangement of fresh flowers to your home weekly might be well worth the mood-boosting value they bring. Opt for your local supermarket instead of the florist and stick with brightly colored mums, carnations and daisy to keep the investment low. Or up the springtime vide with a bouquet of pastel colored tulips.

Start your veggies from scratch

Make a small investment in a few indoor potting supplies and start your tomato and other vegetables from seed this year. Choose a sunny window and watch them sprout. By the time the weather is ready for them outdoors, they’ll be strong enough to plant.

Get some plants

However, before making any purchases, take a little time to look up flowers that do well in the winter months. Even if you’re keeping them inside, flowers that require lots of light might not do so well during the shortened days of winter, and there’s nothing worse than flowers that wilt right away. If you’re looking to just add a vase or two of flowers, go with a variety that tends to last a long time like mums or carnations.

Like flowers, plants will also help boost your mood, but will last much longer than cut flowers. However, since its winter, choose some of the easier to care for varieties that don’t require a lot of light or water, such as succulents and Chinese evergreens. However, since a living plant will last much longer, make sure the one you pick will also fit into your eventual spring and summer décor. If the plant fits, but its container doesn’t, you can always repot the plant come spring.

Trick your senses

Lighten your surroundings

There’s no law that says scented seasonal candles must be used in said season! Use the powerful sense of smell to make you feel like spring, even if the weather outside says otherwise.

Try a lilac, hyacinth or rose scented candle, or take it a step further and light candles that smell like the beach or warm-weather fruits like peaches or watermelon.

Force bulbs

If you can’t wait to see those first harbingers of spring pop up through the ground outdoors, plant some bulbs in a few pots around the house and watch them sprout and bloom long before the calendar turns to spring.

There is also no decorating rule that says you must wait until spring to replace your heavy drapery with your airy sheers. Doing so will instantly brighten your mood by letting more natural light and sunshine in. Some people find that using a dawn simulator - a bedside light, connected to an alarm clock, that mimics a sunrise and wakes you up gradually – can also brighten your mood.

By taking these few simple steps, you’ll be feeling like spring in no time!

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REMODELING?

QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING YOUR PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING Embarking on a remodeling project is an as well as how the job will progress. It also exciting endeavor—you’re finally going to provides a chance for both parties to define get that new kitchen or finished basement their expectations and flag any problems you’ve been longing for. But going under the that may arise. The goal is to alleviate as knife, so to speak, is also a stressful prospect. many surprises in advance as possible.

Embarking on a remodeling project is an exciting endeavor—you’re finally going to get that new kitchen That’s why scheduling a pre-construction or finished basement you’ve been longing for. But going under the knife, so to speak, is also a stressful meeting with your remodeling professional With peak home remodeling season right prospect. why scheduling a pre-construction meeting with yourthe remodeling is so to conis That’s so important. around corner, professional now is the time important. tact your trusted contractor or home reAccording to the National Association of modeler to discuss a remodel. Here are just According to the National(NAHB), Association Home Builders (NAHB), meeting is a key Home Builders theofpre-construcsomethe of pre-construction the issues the NAHB recommends opportunity for the remodeler explain exactly whatrewill beyou done,discuss as well as howyour the job will progress. tion meeting is a key to opportunity for the with remodeling profesIt also provides chance for exactly both parties towill define their expectations and flagthe anypre-construction problems that maymeeting: modelera to explain what be done, sional during

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Laying all of this out in advance will help make for a smooth project and a pleasant working relationship for all. So contact your local home remodeler or contractor today to start getting everything planned out.

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Bothell - $255,000

Lake Stevens - $300,000

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Happy New Year!

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