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BURLINGTON

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OPEN HOUSE, SAT, MAR 31ST 1-3PM $465,000

Dir: I-5 Exit 240, E past Gelnhaven to Wildwood Resort on S end of Lk Whatcom Awesome Views from Unique Cottage. 399 SF w/1 bed/1.25 ba.

Private Boat Slip. 180 Day Recreational Resort w/pool, clubhouse, etc. Generous Loft w/2 sleeping rooms off patio. MLS #1262460

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Call Wilma, 661-1631

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$369,500

Home in Skagit Highlands w/2,174 SF. 3 bd & 2.5 ba. Large kitchen w/custom cabinets & quartz countertops. Fully Fenced Backyard. Custom Landscaping. MLS #1263838

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Lisa Boon Meyer 708-1415

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$525,000

Prime location with high density of traffic. 3 buildings all heated and insulated. Just more than half an acre. MLS #1089598

Call Jim, 708-1681

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Mount Vernon

Ivana Wood 770-3550

$325,000

Country Home on 1 Acre. 2 Lg Shops, Pasture & RV Parking.

Remodeled Kitchen, Private Master Suite. Garden Space & Fruit Trees. MLS #1231708

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$619,000

Sedro-Woolley

$1,395,000

Spacious custom home. 4 BR, 3 BA, 4312 SF. .42 acre lot w/views of Big Lake. Master BR on main floor. Granite counters, hardwoods, wet bar. 3 car attached garage w/shop. MLS #1215137

4765 sf/4 bd/2.5 ba on 8.25 acres. Gourmet kitchen with Huge granite eating bar, Viking appliances, cherry cabinetry and 2 sided gas fireplace. Home Theatre, Game Room, Great room, 3 Fireplaces. Outdoor covered BBQ, deck, Flagstone Patio and Firepit. 4 Car attached garage. Dream shop with finished loft, second kitchen. Peaceful territorial view. MLS #1243580

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

Call debbie, 708-8780

Call Wilma, 661-1631 or Jim, 708-1681

Jim Stransky 708-1681

$205,000

Adorable cottage in Wildflower Community of S-W. Vaulted Ceilings.

2 bd/1 ba, Open Floor Plan over 900 SF. 1 Car Detached Garage.

All appliances include. Vaulted Ceilings. MLS # 1263903

Call ron, 333-1045

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Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

$149,900

Burlington Townhouse project available. Comes with large level city lot & preliminary plans for 3 townhomes. Shared Driveway makes the access and parking work better. Zoned RS. MLS #1187268

Mike Welling 540-1341

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Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

Laura Kaestner 441-5099

Tony Zimmermann 420-0501

Jessica Treat 840-3446

TFair O’Harrow 391-0071

Kati Shannon 391-1203

Traci Erickson Property Manager 755-5555

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1412 ALPINE VIEW PLACE, #3, MOUNT VERNON S Skagit tradition reality 3780 e. college Way m mount vernon, Wa 360-424-0300 www.skagittraditionrealty.com w

$389,000

ELVA HUNTER

360-202-3086

JOHN HUNTER

360-202-3854

Immaculate one level Golf Villa overlooking the 14th Fairway with spectacular Golf Course & Territorial Views! Enjoy formal & informal living with double side fireplace & cozy den/family room, kitchen with granite counter & stainless appliances. Spacious master suite with lg. closet. Beautiful master suite with lg. closet. Beautiful sunrise from your large deck. Seller will leave gas BBQ. Landscaping and exterior maintenance is included in the Home Owners Association Dues. MLS #1257747 1730891

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BEAUTIFUL BOW LAND…build your dream home… or perhaps even TWO! 20-acre parcel that is located on a peaceful dead-end road. May be possible to subdivide. $175,000 #1176657

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY…2 + acres with 900 walnut trees. Private drive and near tulip fields. Bring your RV and watch your walnut investment grow! $135,000 #1121694

RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE…over 5,000 SF of open space with paved parking, and great location! High ceilings, restrooms, & large office space. Call for pricing. #1071987

BOW…spacious 2 story home with 3 bd, 2.5 baths and a 3-bay shop. Large kitchen, bonus room, two car garage attached, and much more! $644,900 #1255774

Kristen Tuttle Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman Jodi Dynes Fritz Inman

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Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby Dana Holmes

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Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or build one from scratch (or anything in between), find the loan options and support you need from a team right here in the community.

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Call sanDi r. 360-770-8670 *N.W. CONTEMPORARY W/3,400 SQ. FT., 3+ BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS. LG. FAMILY RM., 3 BONUS ROOMS, GORGEOUS “IN GROUND” POOL + HOT TUB. LG. SHOP/BONUS RM. W/DOUBLE GARAGE + 2 CAR GAR. DETACHED! 2427 e. kinCaiD st., Mount Vernon

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JUST LISTED, QUIET & VERY DESIRABLE 55+ GATED PARK, “EAST EDGE” OF TOWN. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 1996 “REDMAN”, GAS HEAT. GATED PRIVACY, SECURE/GATED R.V. PARKING AREA, LOVELY CLUBHOUSE, AFFORDABLE!

JUST LISTED, GREAT “STARTER/INVESTMENT” RAMBLER. 3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS, LG. FENCED YARD. QUIET CUL-DE-SAC NEAR SHOPPING/SCHOOLS.

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*LG. DETACHED 4 CAR GARAGE, ATTACHED 2+ CAR GARAGE, TOTAL OF 6. *5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS, MOTHER IN LAW SUITE DOWN, LOVELY MASTER SUITE DOWN. *LG. FENCED PARK LIKE .66 ACRE SETTING, GREENHOUSE, GAZEBO, HOT TUB, MUCH MORE!

MANICURED LANDSCAPING, “NORDIC WOOD” SIDING & NEWER COMP. ROOF! SOLID 3 BEDROOM, 1.75 BATHS, LOVELY FAMILY ROOM W/GAS FIREPLACE. ATTRACTIVE OAK KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, PRIVATE YARD W/NICE DECK. LOCATION, LOCATION

GREAT LOCATION ON QUIET DEAD END STREET, NEAR HOSPITAL & SERVICES. OPEN PLAN W/ALL NEW INTERIOR PAINT, CARPETING & VINYL, GAS HEAT, GAS FIREPLACE! PRIVATE BACK DECK & YARD, BEAUTIFUL “ROLLING RIDGE ESTATES”!

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Ltco.com Karen Ashley Burlington/LPO

*BACK ON MARKET, THEIR “LOSS YOUR GAIN”! LARGE 2 CAR GARAGE/SHOP, .70 ACRES W/OLDER MOBILE HOME. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, ESTATE SALE, “AS IS”, + “ALL CASH” OFFERS CONSIDERED!

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Diane Mills Anacortes Escrow Manager/LPO

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Shelley Miner Burlington Escrow Manager/LPO

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• 111 E. George Hopper Rd Burlington Title: 360-707-2158 Escrow: 360-707-2312 1-844-878-1519 • 3010 Commercial Ave Anacortes 1-800-870-8571 • 360-299-0565

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2600 E Division St #87, Mount Vernon $35,000 Immaculate home in gated park. Inside find three bedrooms, two bath, and an open floor plan. Newer windows, front porch covering, and lots of storage. All appliances included as well as selected furniture. Large living room flows into a comfortable dining. Master includes a bathroom w/a large closet. This home is one of the best maintained on a wonderfully gardened space and a nice backyard. Large carport with extra storage. Close to all shopping, bus, hospital, and freeway.

Call Cory Kiehn, 360-441-1760 #1262204 W NE

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176 Wishkah, Center Island $235,000 Absolutely charming home with Brazilian cherry floors and large “Great Room”. Grab your book and cozy up on the window seat overlooking neighboring farm and water views beyond. Fun 6-bed bunk room is ready for guests and the large deck is perfect for enjoying the beautiful park-like setting. Fishermen will love outside “cleaning station” and 12x25 shed/carport for storing tools, wood and golf cart.

New Septic. Community amenities incl: docks, airstrip, beach, clubhouse and caretaker. DSL. Call Sarah Jones, 360-375-6142 #1262111 W NE

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296 Nisqually Place, La Conner $425,000 Beautiful home with water view of Swinomish Channel & Rainbow Bridge. Main level living plus lower level apartment for separate living space or use as one large home with indoor staircase. Decks on both levels to enjoy outdoor living. Huge 800 sq ft garage & ample outside parking. New roof 2014. Shelter Bay amenities include golf, swimming pools, beach & marina ~ moorage possible. Just over the bridge to the picturesque waterfront town of La Conner.

Call Jackie Stone, 360-661-2247 #1158967

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141 Victoria, Burlington $345,000 Beautifully restored 1901 home in the heart of Burlington.

New plumbing, electrical, roof, foundation, windows and more! This 1400+ sq. ft. home has original fir floors, built ins and pocket doors. New 25 yr flooring in both bathrooms, granite counter tops in kitchen. Master on main and 1 bedroom upstairs with an additional room that can be used as an office, den or extra bedroom. Additional unfinished space upstairs for storage, office? Duplex lot. Buyer to verify w/city. Bring offers!

Call Terri Heyntsen, 360-391-0938 #1261543 371 Makah, Center Island $359,000 Absolutely charming fully-furnished contemporary home on gorgeous waterfront lot with wonderful views of Mt. Baker, Rosario Strait and Reeds Bay. Property sits high above the water on a moss-covered knoll and sale includes an adjacent buildable lot (171). Storage underneath for tools and toys and cute little 160sf bunkhouse for guests. Turn-key sale incl. golf cart and 23’ Chis Craft ski boat. Island has two docks, boat launch, private airstrip, clubhouse and full-time caretaker. DSL available.

Call Sarah Jones, 360-375-6142 #1236164 NE

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$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 3701 West 4th Street, Anacortes $450,000 Stylish & updated 2 story home in a great neighborhood with contemporary feel. South facing to catch all the sun flooding in with vaulted ceilings, formal living & dining. All new granite countertops throughout home with well situated kitchen to please any cook. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms, full bath, master bedroom including 5 piece en-suite & walk-in closet. Generously sized backyard, fully fenced, garden space & play area with great deck right off the kitchen and family room. Move in ready!

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Call Deborah McNeal, 360-707-8073

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1819 7th Street, Anacortes

$780,000

Amazing views from this 1935 built home in beautiful “Old Town” Anacortes. Situated up off the road with terraced gardens for ultimate privacy and serenity.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Guemes Channel, San Juan Islands and the maritime activity or take a moment to watch birds and sea life just outside your

928 Crested Butte Blvd, Mount Vernon $367,500 Lovely, 2820 SF, one owner home situated pristinely on corner lot, across from park. This former model home has so many upgrades: granite counters, beautiful easy maintenance laminate flooring, 90% eff gas furnace, AC, surround sound speakers, auto sprinkler system, tankless water heater, French doors. Spacious open floor plan. Living rm w/gas fireplace, large kitchen w/island, walk-in pantry, utility rm, office can be easily converted to 4th BR. Huge family rm, elegant master suite. Must See! Call Julie Birkle, 360-391-1096 #1263429

3600 E Fir Street, Mount Vernon $520,000 Classic late 20th century NW open style, nestled on 1 full acre.

Enter to discover exposed beams, natural doors & trim, 2-way brick FP & windows w/stunning northern vistas, stretching up & across vaulted ceilings, all enjoyable from living areas & conversation pit. Kitchen w/great storage, open to dining & greatroom. Spacious Master on Main w/private entry to view deck, walk-in & 5pc bath. 3bds up, full bath, office & large Bonus w/ private deck. Gorgeous landscape w/sport court, gazebo & shed.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 360-420-3607 or Travis Miller, 360-420-7291 #1262625

windows playing in and around the water. Move in ready or remodeled to your liking. Only minutes to beaches, Guemes Island Ferry, downtown Anacortes and marinas.

Call Kathy Rogers, 360-941-4400

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690 NW Atalanta Way, 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

Looking for home financing? I’m here to help!

For a free pre-approval, please contact: WA-CL 713524, OR-ML 5271

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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 its own parcel number in Island County. Clubhouse for tenants.

Call John Prosser Jr., 360-202-3891

Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 Windermere Real Estate/North Cascades • 520 Cook Rd • Sedro-Woolley • (360) 856-4901 March 30, 2018

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2317 D Ave, Anacortes $329,000 Charming rambler perfectly located in the heart of Anacortes. Gleaming wood floors welcome you inside; darling kitchen with eating space has glass slider overlooking the flagstone patio and private back yard.

3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, utility room and mudroom flow seamlessly. 3 car garage parking and shop space with ample off street parking for additional vehicles, RV/boat.

Beautifully landscaped yard is complete with sprinkler system & outbuilding w/electricity.

Call Colleen Craig, 360-770-9638 #1261561

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he dream of homeownership can overshadow the less appealing realties: Walls that beg for fresh paint, a lawn needing mowing, the faucet that drips.

“Everything in the house will either wear out, or need some TLC,” says Frank Lesh, executive director of the American Society of Home Inspectors.

Experts say buyers often neglect to consider the total time or expense maintenance requires.

Here, a look at some recent studies providing insight into upkeep realities: 1. Certain projects are popu-

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lar among DIYers.

As the population ages, the overall numbers of owners tackling projects themselves has been declining, says Ed Hudson, director of the Home Innovation Research Labs. But, “households with children are substantially more likely to undertake DIY.” In his latest stats, Hudson says 69 percent of owners will do their own interior painting, 58 percent will install appliances and deck and porch rails and 50 percent will put up fences themselves.

Other projects, like roofing, are attempted by only 18 percent, while thirty-eight percent install cabinets on their own.

2. A minority of owners pay for ongoing maintenance.

A recent Bankrate.com report finds that 29 percent of owners pay an average of $55

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Rare Lake Ketchum Area #1252408 • $299,999

3 bed/2 bath on a shy fenced 1/2 acre park like setting. Very Nice Log Cabin sided manufactured home on a quiet corner lot. Nice open floor plan, with vaulted ceilings and wood fireplace laminate floors and huge kitchen with double ovens. Large Master with private bath and walk in closet. Several large decks and huge bonus room addition. Huge Fully fenced yard with 2 out buildings for hobbies and storage! Great location close to schools shopping & I-5.

Great Location Near Country Club Vacant Land on Samish Island #1262899 • $245,000

#1212480 • $250,000

3 bedroom 2 bath 1782 sq. ft. Rambler near the Country Club in Burlington. Huge rock fireplace, dining room and lots of light. Great Location set on a quiet dead end street. Large Lot, huge 2 car garage and shed!

Terrific Opportunity to build your own home. This 3.7 acre lot was recently subdivided and is ready to for the home of your dreams moderately forested with large cedar and fir trees.This is truly tree-house haven for children.A world of adventures playing in your own back yard with Beach & Tidal rights too just a short walk to the water! Island living at its best!! Utilities available, water & power, Soils evaluation approving the soils sufficient to support a septic system.

Prime Retail Space

Beautiful One-Owner Home

Terrific Big Rock Property #1250537 • $239,999

#1009604 • $1,000/Mo

Over 1 Acre of Creekside living just outside of town!! This terrific Big Rock area property features a 1999 1500 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 bath home set on over 1 acre on the Nookachamps creek. Rural living but just off HWY 9 and a few minutes from I-5 Nice 14 X 14 outbuilding huge garden and chicken coop! 2 homes on property but only one included in sale (15046) additional home sold and will be removed.

950 Sq. ft. 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 950 sq. ft. of 2nd floor space with private bath. Ample parking.

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2018: Year of the Dog (House) When making decisions about buying, selling or renovating their homes, Americans, by and large, take their pets' needs into account, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors®. The 2017 Animal House: Remodeling Impact report found that 81 percent of respondents said that animal-related considerations play a role when deciding on their next living situation.

"Realtors® understand that when someone buys a home, they are buying it with the needs of their whole family in mind; ask pet owners, and they will enthusiastically agree that their animals are part of their family."

Now for sale! Big 1/3 acre lot in Desirable south Mount Vernon location. This unique property has been lovingly cared for, & features an amazing dbl-door drive-through garage, which leads to a full-size shop down below! The home has a split-bdrm floor plan, very open great room w/nice views to the west over city and valley! The roof is newer, there’s a wrap-around view deck, two ponds, a waterfalls, wishing well, & yard is fully fenced w/garden area! Hurry, come see!

Realtors® who were surveyed indicated that one-third of their pet-owning clients often or very often will refuse to make an offer on a home because it is not ideal for their animal. Realtors® also noted that 61 percent of buyers find it difficult or very difficult to locate a rental property or a homeowners association that accommodates animals.

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monthly for trash/recycling services. That’s followed by 27 percent who average $144 for landscaping monthly. Other services, used by less than 20 percent, include snow removal [$84 monthly] and pool care [$123}.

3. Bigger, pricier homes tied with higher expenditures.

An oft-cited rule of thumb is to expect maintenance costs to annually average about one percent of the value of your home. That’s average, some years more, some less.

Kermt Baker of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, says, “I’ve heard the one percent rule, but I’m not sure if that figure is intended to include improvements [like installing a new, upgraded flooring] or just maintenance. However, it’s often difficult to draw a clear distinction between these categories.”

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Thoroughly Modern Real Estate Market Latest residential designs balance looks and practicality, favor millennial styles for new homes

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oday’s homes are being built to uphold architectural originality without sacrificing must-have ecological and safety features. Brand new houses are trending towards modern looks and features popular with many property searchers.

Think of it this way: Cookies baked high-tech at home are in, but cookie-cutter homes are out.

Those are observations from a few residential contractors and market researchers on home style trends in 2018.

California-based John Burns Real Estate Consulting this winter posted an online story called The Rise of Modern Styles.

“New homebuyers increasingly prefer modern home styles,” according to the article by Steve Burch, senior vice president; and Jenni Lantz, manager of DesignLens.

The consulting firm’s 2018 Consumer Insights survey found 30 percent of new home shoppers prefer a modern outdoor style, and 36 percent prefer a modern interior. “New home shoppers in Southern California and Southern Florida are more than twice as likely to prefer modern exteriors as new home shoppers in the Midwest and Southeast,” John Burns Real Estate Consulting says.

At the same time, around 35 percent of the 72 “innovative” new home communities featured in DesignLens in 2017 offered new home styles with modern exteriors. That March 30, 2018

increased to 40-45 percent when including the share of modern interiors.

Market experts, such as the John Burns consulting team spread across the country, visit numerous new-home communities each month and find strong sales at many communities with modern floor plans, “particularly in infill locations,” the authors note.

“Outdated floor plans continue to under-perform,” they say.

“Consumer trends are changing rapidly. Builders and developers who don’t pay attention may save money on architectural and interior design fees but lose out on home sales and new-home price premiums,” Burch and Lantz point out.

Also recently, MyFixitUpLife contractor Theresa Clement previewed new products from the International Builders and Kitchen & Bath Industry shows in Orlando. She outlined “big trends in home design” this year in her blog as its appeared on Ply Gem Industries remodeling company’s website, including:

Abstraction

She says simple shapes are growing more popular in recent years, leading homeowners to embrace the “minimalist philosophy.” Clement cites de Stijl, or “The Style” in Dutch, architecture found in “expansive glass panels” in Ply Gem’s new multi-slide MaxView Patio Door.

Authenticism

Designers embrace natural

textures and colors, which in regionally styled homes can offer “a sense of inviting warmth,” she says. Clement noted Ply Gem’s Engineered Slate and Cedar roofing shingles, which look like real slate and cedar shingles “while achieving performance that can withstand large hailstones, extreme temperatures and 190 mph winds.”

Restrained Glam

The blogger suggests that “simple plain interior design” can help people appreciate small pockets of luxury. The standout pieces could be “a bold colored appliance in an otherwise plain kitchen or a pleasing design on a doorknob,” according to the fix-it-up expert.

Conversely, M-Rad architecture and design studio in Los Angeles listed its Top 10 Architectural Trends that Should Be Left Behind in 2018.

“While some trends hold steady and survive the test of time, some trends should never have developed in the first place,” says Matthew Rosenberg, M-Rad founder.

Among the less-thanworthwhile trends are furniture designer knockoffs, which can wind up with safety risks and questionable labor practices. “If you can’t afford the real deal,

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save until you can,” the firm says.

Artificial turf once may have seemed a good idea, but “research shows ‘fake grass’ can be harmful to the environment. Real grass and soil naturally regenerates itself and recycles the air,” M-Rad says.

Another questionable trend: “smart” coffee tables, with refrigerator, charging stations, lights and speakers. “Such all-in-one designs might make sense in a ‘man cave’ or den, but not for use in the everyday home setting,” the studio notes.

M-Rad looks down on basic residential interiors, arguing that “boring designs, flat ceilings, box style rooms will become a thing of the past.” In place will be “complex designed ceilings, secret reading nooks and cozy crannies, unique lighting and interesting angles.”

Dining rooms also may fade away, according to the architectural firm. “Millennials are buying houses now, and do not use a dining room for formal dinners like their mothers and grandmothers once did,” the studio notes. Preferable uses including turning the dining room into “a more efficient multi-purpose space such as an office/dining or additional living space,” it says.

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$295,000 $289,000 2309 Moody St., Mount Vernon Water View Home! Enjoy the peaceful Spacious 4+ bedroom/ 2bath home on large fenced view of Holmes Harbor from your spacious lot in cul-de-sac. Features deck. Surprisingly comfortable layout in 2 driveways, RV parking this 2 bedroom/2 full bath space. Close to manufactured home on a shopping, schools and medical. gently sloped shy acre. suzanne Jenkins Danya Wolf

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$925,000

9275 ProsPect st., sedro-Woolley

$287,000

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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1618 Unison Place, MoUnt Vernon, Wa 98274 $899,000 Classic large home on the 12th Fairway Golf Course, EAGLEMONT 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

Great fixer in Sedro-Woolley; Close to town but just a “stones throw” from open space. Everything on one level with gas fireplace in Living Room, wonderful “Alaskan” wood stove in eating area. Master, off garage with private 3/4 bath & FP; 2 addt’l, large bedrooms with hall, full bath. Beautiful yard with mature landscaping, incl. out buildings. Close to shopping, hospital & Janicki Ball Field. Give your TLC Sandy Everett Danya Wolf Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma & watch it become the spacious home & yard you’ve 360-202-3706 360-708-8294 360-982-0010 360-421-0435 wanted. Don’t miss the opportunity! MLS# 1264896

1403 alPine VieW driVe, MoUnt Vernon $719,000 The one you have been waiting for in Beautiful EAGLEMONT Eaglemont Golf Course Community. Pride and

SPECTACULAR SETTiNG ON ThE 12Th fAiRWAy 23786 kaMlooP ct., MoUnt Vernon

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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. MLS# 1059504 yolanda sakuma 360-421-0435

1131 carMel aVe, MoUnt Vernon

workmanship in this immaculate 3,3358 sq.ft., 4 bed, 3 bath & 2 half. Tile & hardwood fl, white shutters & blinds throughout. Great room w/soaring book shelf & gas fireplace, wet bar w/fridge & sink. Lg dining, spacing master w/ ensuite Jacuzzi tub, large walk-in shower, closet w/built-ins.

C o v e r e d entertaining patio, & 3 car garage.

MLS# 11805462 Elva Hunter John Hunter

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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

elva Hunter 360-202-3086

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 to Danya Wolf Rasar State Park! MLS# 1254912 360-708-8294

$274,000

Comfortable 4-bedroom rambler on corner lot in convenient location near shopping and medical services. New white kitchen including countertops, cabinets, flooring and paint to be completed soon. Natural gas is stubbed to the house. Partially fenced, easy to complete, posts in place. Established flower beds are just waiting for Spring to carla Fischer bloom!

360-982-0010

$1,350,000

19889 cedardale rd., MoUnt Vernon

BEAUTifUL EqUESTRiAN PROPERTy

35.5 acre equestrian farm; 18,096 sq.ft. arena rubber matting; seven horse stalls; multiple horse paddocks; farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths; celebration hall; separate barn residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths; abundance of barn storage; one acre is platted as separate building site for an additional residence; great visibility to I-5.

Shown by appointment.

Danya Wolf

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3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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