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BURLINGTON

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

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$39,000

Catch a view of Big Lake from your new home on this third of an acres lot! Gently sloped w/easy access off of SR 9 as well as just a short drive to fishing & enjoying nature in our wonderful Skagit Valley. PUD water across street. Lot Certification Complete.

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$129,900

Great Development Land Opportunity. City will require sewer hookup w/ new building permit. Value is in the land. Bring your plans! MLS #1321857

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

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Call elizabeth, 708-8800

$350,000

Mount Vernon

$550,000

Awesome I-502 qualified property in terrific location. Many uses possible in the urban reserve commercial industrial zoned piece. Just shy of 3 acres. So much potential & business opportunities. Bring your plans! MLS #1192416

Call Jim, 708-1681

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Lisa Boon Meyer 708-1415

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

$189,000

Affordable Everett Condo. Near I-5, Boeing & Shopping. 2 BR, 1 ¾ Baths, 1,047 SF. Nicely Remodeled ground floor. $240 /mo dues include W/S/G. Includes sports court & storage unit.

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Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

$244,900

Established Burlington neighborhood. 3 Bedrooms & 1 ½ bath rambler. Spacious living room w/ wood fireplace, large yard, patio, carport & garden shed. MLS #1234355

Call Wilma, 661-1631

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

Terrific opportunity in Big Lake. Property has 1.15 acres that can be divided into 5 separate building lots. 3 BR, 1 BA, 1,444 SF. 320 SF shop with 256 SF lean to. MLS #1018957

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 1814 AEMMER PL., MOUNT VERNON

$489,000

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

Shelah Inman 360-661-0145

Quality Craftsman... 4 bdrms, 2.75 baths plus den & 3 car garage.

Beautiful courtyard entrance brings you into a lovely foyer w/14’ ceilings thru-out, hdwd floors, tiled bathrooms & carpet in bedrooms. Gorgeous kitchen w/loads of cabinets, island, all appliances including wine fridge stay, granite counters, tile back splash, under-counter lighting and more. Formal dining & living rm w/gas frpl lead to a covered black stone patio.

Master w/5 piece bathroom, laundry with built-ins & pantry.

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Beautiful Horse Property

…or tear down under assessed value for this just shy acre in Anacortes. 0999 of Acre. Power on property Beautiful grounds with outbuilding and original cabin. Close to town and peaceful enough to just stay on property enjoy mother nature.

Home in nice neighborhood with three bedrooms, 1.75 baths, two car garage, auxiliary storage/shop, space for RV/boat, and fenced back yard. Front entrance is on W. 6th St. and lot extends up a slope in the back to W. 7th Place. Only yards from trail entrances to Community Forest Lands leading to Cranberry Lake.

3,000 + sqft Log Home on 3.32 Acres Just Outside of Town!

Complete Viking appliance package, maple floors & granite counter tops in a stunning open kitchen. Gorgeous slate floors, gas fireplace. Laundry room with built in refrigerator/freezer, oven & wine cooler. 95% efficient furnace, standard gravity septic/ 20ft well.

36x60 shop with office/bath & kitchen + 1 car carport, tank less hot water in shop as well. 3,500 Feet of new Horse Fencing.

1890 Victorian

Saltwater Views w/Tidelands #1222714 • $1,285,000

#1009604 • $1,500/mo rent

This home embodies the history and charm of Anacortes, including the pioneers who lived here. Built in 1890, this Victorian/East Lake style home has been modernized with an elegance and charm that parallels its fame.

In the Old Town neighborhood, it provides walking distance to parks, restaurants, Guemes Ferry, and other desirable locations. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 kitchens, sauna, 2 detached buildings with covered parking, and large basement provides everything and more. Video Available!

This property offers saltwater views with southern exposure of Skagit Island, Hope Island, and Kukutali Preserve. Home has main level living with the master bedroom, kitchen, office, and entry between an elegant living and dining space. Master bedroom offers a jetted tub and large steam shower with panoramic views from the beds location. Three-car garage. Separate lot above has shop for RV parking. Two tideland lots below also included. VIDEO AVAILABLE!

2,600 Sqft of Prime Retail Space on College Way located in a busy multi tenant complex right on the corner of College Way & Parker Way. High visibility. Walking distance to the College, Terrific signage. This space is composed of 2,600 sqft of ground floor Office/Retail open retail space with high ceilings large counter/service area that offers a multitude of uses and and ready to configure to fit.Also 900 sqft 2nd floor office/conference/ banquet/storage room & private bath. Ample parking.

#1228332 • $945,000

#1165410 • $895,000

Prime Retail Space

120 E. fir Street Space for Lease

New Mount Vernon Class A office/retail space available. High visibility location with 3480 sq. ft. available, or divisible to app. 1740 sq. ft. Building anchored w/dental clinic & features ample parking. Space is ready for tenant build-out with TI credit available. $19.00 a sq. ft. NNN. Call for further details or tour.

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What to Ask Your Potential

Real Estate Agent

Your agent is going to help you find the right home, in the right neighborhood, for the right price. Here’s how to vet the candidates to make sure you find the right fit

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he process of buying a home can be a daunting venture, especially for first-time homebuyers. That’s where a real estate agent comes in. A good agent is your guide to finding your dream home, so you want to choose the right one for you.

The best way to find a real estate professional is through referrals. Ask your circle of family and friends for recommendations, look at reviews of agents online and do your research.

Once you’ve found a few likely candidates, you should have a faceto-face meeting. Come prepared with an idea of the house you’re looking for and, of course, some of the following questions for your agent.

What is your background? What are you credentials?

Trust is a key part of the buyer/agent relationship, so choose a professional with a level of experience that gives you confidence. Ask about their education background and understand the 4

differences between titles. For example, a Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtor and abides by a strict code of ethics, while a broker has furthered their education and has passed a broker’s license exam.

Also inquire about the agent’s professional background and any specializations or extra skill sets.

“I would try to figure out what their strengths are,” says Andrew Wendt, president of Be Realty in Chicago.

“Someone might have design experience or they might come from a corporate situation and have good negotiation experience.”

How Many Deals Have You Done in this Neighborhood?

The more knowledgeable an agent is about the community you want to live in, the better according to Steve Goddard of with RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty in Los Angeles,.

“You want to ask [the agent], ‘How well do you know this area?’ Did they

just move here or have they lived here for 40 or 50 years? How long have they been selling real estate?” says Goddard. These kinds of connections may be priceless throughout your home search.

What is Your Typical Case load?

This question is not necessarily about the number but rather their availability.

“Getting an understanding of what their case load is or if they work with a partner will give you an indication as to how much time this particular person will have for your purchase,” Wendt says. Essentially you want to be aware if an agent is overloaded with clients and may not be able to dedicate the appropriate time to finding your future home.

Will You Help Me find Other Real Estate Pros?

Another characteristic of a reputable agent is their professional connections with vendors like mortgage brokers

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and home inspectors.

“A good Realtor should help you with some names of people that they know and trust would service you properly,” Goddard says.

How Will We Communicate Throughout this Process?

From first meeting through closing on a house, you should expect reliable and accurate communication from an agent, says Wendt. Inquire about how they make themselves available, whether it’s via email, phone or text message and how often you should expect an update.

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest (and priciest) decisions you’ll ever make. And at the end of the day you want someone on your team that makes you feel comfortable with the process.

“Just make sure that your personalities match,” Wendt says.

“You’re going to spend a lot of time with this person so you want to make sure that you get along with them.”

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Shelley Miner Anacortes Escrow Manager/LPO

Katey Von Hagel Marketing Representative

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BLAINE…Incredible 2 bd, 1.5 bath cottage style end unit condo!

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BAY MEADOWS…gorgeous home with 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, two fireplaces, MOUNT VERNON…beautiful condo in Eaglemont with 4 bds, 3.5 baths, and over kitchen with eating area, formal living room & dining room, office with 3,000 SF of living space. Chef’s kitchen, cozy den, vaulted ceilings, hardwoods, French doors, bonus room, 3 car garage, all sitting on just over and acre! gas frpl, crown molding, and storage galore! $378,900 #1199516, #1199266 $650,000 #1183882 Kristen Tuttle Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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7628 Russell Rd, Concrete $599,000 Totally remodeled home on nearly 22 acres with a 3600 sq. ft. shop. Property is zoned Natural Resource Industrial so it is a great location for a business such as a staging area for construction, portable saw mill, RV Storage, mini storage, log yard, horse arena, or other uses. Good location just off of Hwy 20.

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201 N 30th St, Mount Vernon $325,000 Skagit Orchards, 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath home on nice sized lot with cedar fenced backyard. This home is great for entertaining, spacious kitchen, upstairs bonus room is very large as is the oversized two car garage. This home is close to shopping, the medical community and has easy I-5 access. Fantastic location, in quiet cul-de-sac, don’t let this one pass you by.

Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 #1196175 N

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12814 Farm to Market Rd, Mount Vernon $385,000 Remarkably remastered farmhouse with amazing west facing views. Home offers comfort inside & out sitting on over .4 acres w/fruit trees & custom care throughout. Down is an open living & dining w/new carpet & efficient wood stove. Spacious kitchen w/ss appliances, custom cabinets, & built in floor to ceiling pantry. Bed, mudroom, & full bath also on main floor. Two beds & bath upstairs w/bedroom having built-in beds & cabinets. Newer roof, windows, electrical, plumbing, & LED light fixtures.

Call Cory Kiehn, 441-1760 #1233603 3705 E College Way, Mount Vernon $399,000 Charming home is zoned commercial and has two studio apartments w/extra parking on nearly 1/2 an acre. Two bedrooms up w/full bath, large den downstairs could be a 3rd bedroom with a closet installed. Playroom off master bedroom is unfinished but could be a great space for kids. Hardwood oak flooring. Great location for your commercial business and you can live here too.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #1227142 2400 & 2404 E College Way, Mount Vernon $425,000 Two houses on separate lots across from Skagit Valley College.

House 1 has approximately 1,625 SF built in 1950 w/ 3 beds, 1.5 baths. Resides on .49 acres. House 2 is approximately 604 SF. Built-in 1949 w/ 1 bed & 1 bath on .47 acres. Property is zoned, multi-family R-3.

Call Jim Koetje, 202-2500 or Jake Koetje, 421-4111 #1222875 4315 Kiowa Drive, Mount Vernon $439,500 HAVE IT ALL:4 bdrm, 3,665 sf home on .37 acre. New Engineered COREtec tile flooring in kit, utility/bath. New carpet, paint, & refinished white oak flrs. Great rm w/gas frplc. Kit island, Jenn-Aire range. Den/office w/closet. Main floor Master w/bath & lg walk-in closet. Upper Master w/vaulted ceiling, 6 piece bath, jetted tub, lg walk-in closet, extra rm for hobbies/storage & pvt view deck. New carpet in finished daylight bsmt w/rms. Upper & lower refinished decks. View Mt. Baker.

Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 #1202682

15164 Deschutes Court, Mount Vernon $619,950 Beautiful 3,100 sf Craftsman home being built in the most picturesque setting w/ framed view of Big Rock & 68 ac common area. 2 well appointed master suites plus den on main level, 3rd bed & bonus rm up (could be used as a 4th bed). Attached 3 car garage, huge crawl/ storage, 2 decks, on a near 1 acre lot in the desirable Creekside Meadows community of 15 custom homes. Home slated for completion early Spring 2018. Please use caution when touring during construction. Sedro Woolley School District. For more info visit SkagitValleyHomes.com Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #1216238 313 Longtime Lane, Sedro Woolley $624,900 Quality Living: 4,299 sq ft, 18’ ceilings, chef’s kitchen with 3 ovens, 2 dishwashers, instant hot water, maple cabinets. Media Room w/ Bose surround sound system, dishwasher, sink & bathroom. Main floor master & den both have fireplaces & 2 walk-in closets, 2 bedrooms up w/Jack & Jill bathroom. Downstairs: bedroom, family room & craft room that could be 5th bedroom. Garage is 24’ deep, parking for recreational vehicles, all interior walls & floors are insulated and exterior was painted in 2016.

Call Deborah McNeal, 707-8073 #1198533 9674 Samish Island Rd, Bow $625,000 Unusual Samish Island waterfront duplex on approx. .84 acre & 157 feet of medium bank waterfront. Newer roof, newly painted interior, mostly new windows. Outbuilding that houses the shared laundry area with utility sink & room for a freezer plus storage for each unit in the building. Pretty setting with a nice garden area & a cool brick outdoor BBQ. The water views are incredible from both the north & south.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 #1178806

OPEN HOUSE SUN JAN 21ST 1-3 PM 19075 W Big Lake Blvd, Mount Vernon $849,900 Wonderful and beautiful Big Lake waterfront home with 100’ lake frontage & dock. Practically perfect in every way! Modern open, flowing floor plan w/expansive lake views, luxury kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances, beautiful hardwood flooring, office by entry, 3 car garage plus lower shop space. Established landscaping. Comfortable master suite features walk-in shower and soaker tub. All in like-new condition. This shy acre on the lake offers quiet and privacy, a must-see!

Call Jim Glackin 428-2828 #1197206 16708 Britt Rd, Mount Vernon $995,850 Beautiful, updated 3,130/sf home on 2.5 fertile Skagit Valley acres.

Located half-way between Seattle & Vancouver, B.C. – an easy sixty minutes to either downtown, & just 4 minutes to I-5. Gracious Williamsburg Colonial style home has fabulous gourmet kitchen; spacious, sunny great room; lovely master suite. Two guest rooms, including one w/a sitting room. Formal living & dining rooms.

Dream mudroom/laundry. Property features restored barn, garden shed, greenhouse, treehouse, & more.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #924351

$1,299,000 7755 Cully Lane, Sedro Woolley Premier NW Style Lodge home on 10 acres! Full renovation/ expansion from its original design; transformed into this distinctive Custom Estate. Open living w/soaring river rock FP & floor to ceiling windows w/picturesque sunset views. Gourmet entertainment style kitchen w/stainless, glistening granite. Expansive Master on Main w/ FP & private deck. Lower level w/massive rec-room, Den, Full 2nd Kitchen w/wet bar & guest quarters. Full length deck, large patio area; Shop, Barn, Pond & fenced pasture.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 #1160390 18419 Peregrine Lane, Mount Vernon $1,395,000 Spectacular Cascade Ridge estate on approx 6+/- acres, just one hour from both Seattle & Vancouver, BC. Gated drive leads up to beautiful 4835/sf home designed around the panoramic views of the bays, islands, Olympics, river, & farmland. Well-appointed home w/ multiple living/entertaining areas, high-end finishes throughout.

Two guest suites. Attached 3 car garage, plus walk-out basement shop & additional parking bays. FAA-approved Helipad. RV parking.

Indoor/outdoor living areas.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #1135956

VACANT LAND 23315 Pringle St, Mount Vernon $99,975 1+ acre building lot ready to go with your personal septic design.

PUD water & power are at the street, County has issued and recorded a wetland release allowing the availability to choose your building site on this lot with in the setbacks. Recorded Lot certification, soil logs and survey. Country living yet close to amenities. Private road maintenance agreement.

Call Linda Eastman 202-4075 #1184872

20485 Daisy Lane, Conway

the former property of the original developer and has an existing home of no value, but includes existing utilities, a very useable barn and shop, an established home site, and a beautiful timbered woodland area. Sited at the top of the development the property features expansive views of Skagit farmlands and beyond to the Sound and San Juan Islands. A perfect future estate property!

Existing home is hazardous - do not enter.

Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828

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Farm to Market Rd, Bow

$500,000

Bayview area 10 acre parcel of level pasture land with many allowable uses. A pleasant rural setting & out of flood plain.

Minutes to I-5, schools, walking/biking trails, & Padilla/Bayview State Park. This property has 2 development rights as per Skagit County Planning Department buyer to verify.

Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421

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12481 Persons Rd, Bow

$779,000

Breathtaking 8.94 view acres featuring PUD water, power, 4 bed septic permit & completed critical area review. Western sunsets, views of Padilla Bay, Olympics & the San Juan Islands are just a few of the magnificent features. Build your estate on one of Skagit County’s prime locations.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075

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Cory Keihn Dave Patterson David Mani Dawn Hardman Deborah McNeal Dick Nord Don Neill

360-441-1760 360-708-5030 425-319-7091 360-540-0058 360-707-8073 360-661-6529 360-420-4444

Donna Rowell Elizabeth Miller George Bellos Geri Cole Harry Ota Hollie Del Vecchio Jake Koetje

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18399 Majestic Ridge Ln, MV $150,000 Fantastic views of Big Lake on this acre plus parcel. Easy to build on as it has a paved street to the property line, water, sewer, & electricity in the street. CC&R’s require at least 2000 sq. ft home be built on this lot.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #921182 14405 Channel Dr, La Conner $175,000 One acre build-able lot with water at the street, views, and no land lease! Beautiful mountain, farmland, and partial Channel views from this level FEE SIMPLE one acre lot in quiet residential area of higher-end homes. La Conner School District. Power, water, gas in street. Access via a shared driveway between parcels P119642 & P119639. This NOT leased land, and water is available (no well required).

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 #1076870 12812 East Lake Dr, SW $185,000 One of a kind. Approx. 250 ft. of waterfront on Clear Lake with a view to the west. Breath taking sunsets, boating, fishing, and much more! Over 2 acres with marketable timber.

Call George Bellos, 708-9762 #1122155

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$450,000

Shy 5 acre parcel at the top of Hermway Heights in Conway! This is

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1 Trump Island, Decatur Island $8,750,000 Custom Build Luxury Estate on Private Island, enjoy your own Forests, Farm & Ocean Fronts. Located in the San Juan’s this 29 Acre Island captures the iconic beauty of the beautiful Pacific NW. 360 degrees of water & forest views.

4230’ saltwater frontage w-tidelands. Architectural excellence w-contemporary design, superior quality & top of the line finishes throughout makes this a truly SPECTACULAR home.

Completely self-sustained environment..Power & Water.

Caretakers Cottage & Dock!

Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 661524 & 648615

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690 SW Atalanta Way #k101, Oak Harbor

$995,000

Eight Condominium Units in Woodside Condominium Community. Each unit is approximately 780 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, living room and utility room.

Great location, in town, near to shopping, parks and downtown Oak Harbor amenities. Units have been kept up nicely by current owner. Military tenants like the location and convenience to the Naval Air Station. Tenants pay w/s/g plus base rent. Each unit has it’s own parcel number in Island County. Clubhouse for tenants John Prosser 360.202.3891

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4501 Oakes Ave, Anacortes $350,000 Large, lovely property in great location. Water view to the east with potential for more. Small cottage home in need of TLC. Home sits on 2 building parcels. Remove home and have 2 nice building sites or remodel home and have a cute cottage on a charming, large lot. Lots of potential! Main value is in the land.

Cynthia Aanestad 360.293.8008 MLS# 1187282

9772 Golden View Trail, La Conner $207,000 100 ft of water front in a cottage designed for vacations.

Imagine sitting on your deck with this view!! The floor plan is uniquely set up for entertaining with an open kitchen and living area, but two distinct living areas so your guests can have a living area of their own and even a separate entrance.

Lease amount is $14,335.00 per year. New 50 Year lease @ purchase (see attached docs). Returned to the market, Buyer’s financing fell through.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 870830 NE

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4303 St Marys Dr, Anacortes $359,000 Quiet neighborhood with private backyard. This three bedroom, two and a half bath home is ready for your updates. Incredible pride of ownership shows inside and out. Great natural light, large living room, family room, and eat-in kitchen. Garage has builtins for all your hobbies.

Entertain on the freshly painted deck off the dining room.

Well maintained and waiting for your personal touch!

Christine Cleland-McGrath 360.708.0267 MLS# 1187715

924 Crested Butte Blvd. $360,000 Welcome home! This quality-built home shows like new & has much to offer. The open concept elegant main floor offers dark cabinets, a kitchen island, granite counter-tops, stainless appliances & tall ceilings. Upstairs offers a large master bedroom with a large 5 piece master bath & huge walk closet and two add’l bedrooms, a full bath, upstairs laundry room and a bonus loft area that can be used as an office, study, or family room. The fully fenced backyard completes the package!

Bob Hyde 360.661.0756 MLS# 1232327

11778 Marine Dr, Anacortes $445,000 This private wooded retreat home overlooks Burrows Bay & Alexander Beach. Open space living w/ large windows for great views & stunning sunsets. Main level features master bedroom w/ huge en-suite, laundry/utility room, ½ bath, kitchen on into the living room. Needs updating & bursting w/ potential in every room. Finish lower level that already has 3/4 bath, rec room & fireplace to add square footage. Private driveway & includes all Del Mar amenities of beaches, mooring privileges & city water.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1227066

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814 Shoshone Dr, La Conner $325,000 Distinctive home with pleasing Asian influenced architecture across the street from marina with water view. Octagonal living room with vaulted ceiling & keyhole entry. Spacious one level living with Cooks Dream Kitchen, solarium, formal dining room with fireplace, sliding door to deck, 2BR plus bonus room. Lower level family room with fireplace, 2 more BR & party room with door to patio. Plus 672 sf garage. Near picturesque waterfront town of La Conner. Shelter Bay amenities, moorage possible!

Jackie Stone 360.661.2247 MLS# 1112769 6331 Mountain View Ln, Anacortes $699,000 A wonderful double lot lakeside A-frame. Home has new metal roof and double car garage. Newer deck and fantastic view of Lake Campbell and Mt. Erie. Old dock washed away but can be rebuilt. House is original but easy to update. The setting is one of the finest on entire lake. Bulkhead across entire lack frontage. Consists of two parcels 65541 & 65540.

William Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS# 1129817

3804 Marine Heights Wy, Anacortes $345,000 Embrace the light & beauty of the sparkling waters, San Juan Islands & dynamic boat traffic from this easy-to-build 25,000+ sq. ft. view lot in the private Castilleja Bluff neighborhood.

This small community of high-end custom view homes is positioned to appear as if nature itself had nestled them amongst the natural surrounding landscape. Poised against a lush backdrop of protected (ACFL) forestland on two sides, this home site offers the rare combination of privacy & views. Ready to build.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 944613 NHN Baltimore Ave & W 2nd St, Anacortes $525,000 Desirable undeveloped parcels in the heart of Anacortes.

Enjoy water views of the Guemes Channel, Cypress & Guemes Islands from southern portion of the property.

Paved West 2nd Street (from Dakota Ave) ends right into the middle of the property for development. Great investment opportunity that could be large estate type building sites or develop into multiple homesites. Wonderful location on the island to downtown, forestlands, parks and ferry.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1108456 Island View Dr, Anacortes $275,000 This 5 acre high bank waterfront lot has spectacular views of Huckleberry, Saddlebag Island, Padilla Bay and the Cascade Mountains. Park-like setting with conifers, ferns and rocky outcrops. Lot certification has been done. There is a good well and power at the lot. Approximately 335 ft of waterfront.

Bring your plans and build your island get-away. Guemes Island is only an eight minute ferry ride from Anacortes.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1819622

11 XXX Pass View Rd, Decatur Island $110,000 Two lots available on beautiful Fauntleroy Pt...Buy together or separately with water and power nearby. See the sparkle of the water through the trees and take a short jaunt to to the protected beach on Thatcher Pass, where you can watch the ferries pass by and maybe even see a whale or two.

Decatur Island is just a short water taxi ride from Anacortes, is home to about 330 households and offers lovely trails and beaches, daily mail svc, k-8 school, DSL, 9-hole golf course and country store.

Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1148071 12 XXX Pass View Rd, Decatur Island $110,000 Two beautiful parcels available....buy both for a lovely private estate. Open up view to the water through the trees and take a short jaunt to a protected beach on Thatcher Pass, where you can watch the ferries pass by and maybe even see a whale or two. Power, DSL and water nearby. Decatur Island is just a short water taxi ride from Anacortes, is home to about 330 households and offers lovely trails and beaches, daily mail svc, k-8 school, DSL, 9-hole golf course and country store.

Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1150777 XXX Davis Beach Rd, Decatur Island $95,000 Watch the ferries go by from this very pretty 1.4 Ac lot with shared well, big maple trees and power and phones at lot line. Great location near the county boat ramp at Davis Bay for easy access by water taxi and private boat. One of the most beautiful beaches in the San Juan Islands is just a short distance away and the island has a great little country store up the road. DSL and daily mail service. No restrictions so a perfect spot for a “Tiny House” or manufactured home.

1-room school K-8.

Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1152189 3929 Rock Ridge Pkwy, Anacortes $339,000 Welcome to The Summit at Rock Ridge on coveted Fidalgo Island. Like an island above the island, Rock Ridge offers unsurpassed views of the legendary San Juans in a community of premier Strandberg homes. Capture the beauty of painters light on the water and relax in the refreshing ocean breezes. Minutes from town and the pristine, lush forestlands. These building lots are one-of-a kind, perched at the highest build-able point in Anacortes.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1129848

Commercial 9011 Molly Ln #110, Anacortes $137,950 New. Great Bays Storage. 60 ft x 20 ft with 14 ft doors and 20 ft ceilings. Great storage for RV’s, Boats, Cars or small business. Gated with security.

Rick Bennett 360.202.2630 MLS# 1094322 9011 Molly Ln #108, Anacortes $137,950 New. Great Bays Storage. 60 ft x 20 ft with 14 ft doors and 20 ft ceilings. Great storage for RV’s, Boats, Cars or small business. Gated with security.

Rick Bennett 360.202.2630 MLS# 1094319

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How to Invest Question:

We have been saving steadily for several years and now want to buy investment real estate. What is the first property an investor should buy?

Answer:

The simplest and quickest way to become involved in real estate is to purchase a singlefamily prime residence. At first this may not seem like an “income” property but for many investors this is how they start.

You will be able to get owner occupant mortgage financing – loans with little down and liberal qualification standards. Good options include FHA-backed mortgages which need 3.5 percent up front in most cases, VA loans with

zero down and conventional loans that require 3 percent to 5 percent down.

One of the great curiosities regarding a “single-family” home is that the definition of such a property for mortgage lending purposes is not limited to one unit. With many loan programs buyers are able to purchase a property with one to four units under the condition that they physically occupy one unit as a prime residence. In this situation it becomes possible to get residential mortgage financing for a property that simultaneously can produce rental income to offset ownership costs.

In addition, a property with more than one unit creates the opportunity to treat the unit where you live as residential real estate for tax purposes and the other unit or units as investment property. This means you will be able to write off repairs and other expenses as well as depreciation for the investment portion of the property. For details and specifics be sure to speak with a tax professional.

Today if you sell a prime residence you can shelter substantial profits.

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Of course, there are certain requirements to get the capital gains write-off.

Be sure to speak with a tax professional for details, especially since the tax reform measure was enacted.

Once you have your first home you have shelter and if things go well – if home prices rise – you will begin to accumulate equity.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), “for many middle-class families, buying a home is the single largest investment they’ll ever make, and in fact, the average net worth of a homeowner is 45 times that of a renter.”

It’s important to point out that real estate is a commodity. Home values do not always go up. Just as with stocks and bonds, past performance cannot guarantee future results.

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Coming Clean to Impress Buyers

Sellers benefit from tidying a for-sale home January 19, 2018

Home sellers: Prepare to air your dirty little secrets.

Unless you start deep cleaning before listing, including dumping those half-empty jars lining the back of your refrigerator, you run the risk of turning off buyers.

Real estate agents, though, are divided on exactly what degree prospective buyers put a home to a white glove test.

“A buyer may open all the kitchen appliances and kitchen drawers,” says Katherine Salyi, associate broker with Sotheby’s International Realty, New York City.

It’s during open houses rather than private tours with their agent that buyers will tend to snoop, adds Sylva Khayalian, Redfin agent in Los Angeles.

But Mark Zipper, owner of RE/MAX Edge, Chicago, finds that “buyers rarely look inside refrigerators” and “don’t usually open cabinets and ovens.”

Still, a good agent should tell sellers if poor housekeeping, such as dirty windows and spots on the carpet, taints a first impression Zipperer says.

And while if supplies of homes on the market, “I urge buyers

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to be careful about how critical they are,” Zipperer says. Still, in any market “it is a risk to present a dirty home.

It may be most important to impress buyers before they walk in, adds Zipperer, who often recommends that sellers spend about $250 for professional cleaning before the photographer arrives to shoot videos and pictures that land on ads.

“A good deep cleaning right before the photos are taken is the highest priority,” adds Khayalian of Redfin, which recently announced a “concierge service” that will covers the cost of professional cleaning and other services for sellers who pay a higher commission to the nationwide brokerage firm.

“The first open house is usually within a week of the photo shoot,” adds Khayalian, with most sellers able to maintain the pristine look for that long.

Once sold, cleanliness still matters, as most contracts call for a home to be “broom clean” when it transfers to a new owners. The typical violation, says Zipperer is “sellers leave something like an old TV or chair and buyers will say, ‘No, I want it out.’”

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1618 UniSon PlAcE, MoUnt VErnon, WA 98274

$899,000

Classic large home on the 12th Fairway Golf Course, in beautiful Eaglemont. 3 stories with plenty of room. New carpeting and all new stainless steel appliances & granite counter. Gracious entertaining with living room, formal dining & kitchen w/great room & atrium. Curved staircase to Lg Master & walk-in Closet & 5 piece bath & 4 bedrooms, 2 bath.

Downstairs with spacious family room, wet bar, pool table, sauna, 2 bedroom & 2 bath, fireplace, ready for your guest, 3 car garage & tile roof!

MLS# 1234575

5240 rAzor PEAk dr., MoUnt VErnon

$1,750 / rEnt

Nicely finished home in Skagit Highlands, close to bus line, schools. medical offices, hospital and shopping. Home has laminated first level floors with cook’s kitchen. Stairs and upper level are carpeted. Electric heat & hot water and low maintenance yard include a double car garage.

Washer/dryer are in the garage. MLS# 1229021

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23786 kAMlooP ct., MoUnt VErnon

$150,000

lot 18 trilliUM lAnE, concrEtE

2996 BArrEll SPringS rd., BoW

Turn key 27 AC parcel building permit in hand for a one story 2573 sq. ft. 3 bed/2.5 BA home.

Well approved and currently in use. Outbuildings include: 320 sq. ft. with laundry rm, the other is 200 sq. ft. Great private parcel - 15 minute to B’Ham, 15 min to Mt. Vernon. Zoning 10 AC min. Donna Kurras Power and meter to building site. MLS# 1179486 360-1770-7596

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$39,000

1 MoUntAin ViEW rd, MoUnt VErnon

yolanda Sakuma 360-421-0435

$45,000

Lovely future building site requisite on using water catchment system to obtain building permit. Power to the property. Nicely treed level tract of land with open area ready for building in the future. Paved street. Walking distance Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 to Rasar State Park! MLS# 1080761

$115,000

Buildable lot with power and water.

Location counts! Close to schools, golf, lakes, Dewey Beach. Midway to Oak Harbor and Anacortes for shopping, arts & entertainment, Carla Fischer medical, and ferries. MLS# 1124973 360-982-0010

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Large lot in Nookachamp Hills Community. Beautiful country setting overlooks a private lake for you to enjoy. Less than 10 minute drive to the city of Mount Vernon.

All utilities are stubbed to the lot.

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xxx dAiSy lAnE, lAkE SixtEEn, MoUnt VErnon $925,000 One of a kind lakefront property in the Pacific Northwest with approximately 1,500 feet of water frontage on a pristine trout fishing lake.

Private wooded setting located on a dead end road. 2 miles to I-5. One hour to either Seattle, WA or Vancouver, BC. Permit for 10 bedroom water catchment system on file with county.

PUD possible in the future as more development occurs. MLS# 1105664

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7910 Birch Bay Dr #12 Blaine, Wa 98230

$169,000

Great Vacation rental!!

Equidistant from Bellingham and Mount Vernon! Lovely, lightly wooded building lot in quiet Glenhaven Community with many amenities: Club house; swimming pool; two lakes with fishing and light boating (paddle boats and sail boats); tennis courts, basketball courts, boat launch, picnic area, play area, Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 trails and more. MLS# 1194453

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Enjoy the beach lifestyle or have as a great rental or vacation rental. Cute condo recently updated with natural gas stainless steel appliances and new counters. Stay toasty warm with the new natural gas freestanding stove.

Rare unit with private spacious fenced backyard and deck.

Short walk to the beach, near restaurants & shopping.

MLS# 1226773 Join me at my Open House on Sunday then stay for the Ring of Fire and Hope celebration! On Monday visit me then brave or watch the brave at the Carla Fischer 360-982-0010 Polar Bear Plunge!

$305,000 Move-in ready 4 bed/2 bath split entry with loads of potential! This home offers upstairs master bedroom w/bath; plus 2nd bedroom. Open kitchen, dining & living room; sliding door onto deck to enjoy the backyard and your raised garden beds. Downstairs is bedroom 3 & 4, your second full bathroom; your laundry room and good size family room.

MLS# 1161590

Located just outside the Mount Vernon City limits, this wooded 1 acre plus lot could be a building site for a stick built, modular, or manufactured home, with plenty of room. Tract has been surveyed (LeGro and Associates) and wetlands have been delineated (Oscar Graham and Pat Bunting). 1.27 acres Priced at less than one half of property tax assessment of $89,600.00 PUD water must be run in Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 from the west; or rain water catchment system needed.

yolanda Sakuma

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