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YARD APPEAL FOR SELLING SUCCESS P. 4

Q & A: Ask Our Broker P. 8

UP, UP & AWAY: RISING HOME VALUES AND FLATTENING RENTS 419 UMATILLA DRIVE, LA CONNER WINDERMERE/SKAGIT VALLEY NATHAN LOEB

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Sedro-Woolley $54,900 Skagit River in Janicki Cove. Private gated community.

Power, water and septic on property. 169 SF shed. Fruit trees. Private boat launch for residents. Recreationaltemporary. MLS #1039184 CallElizabeth, Wilma, 661-1631 Call 708-8800

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$229,950

Beautiful 3 BR, 1.5 BA home. Well balanced floor plan. Formal living room w/elegant gas fireplace. Galley kitchen w/white cabinetry & bright dining area. Spacious master. Cedar deck w/mountain views. Fully fenced yard & covered kennel area.

MLS #1096041

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2025 Riverside Drive, Suite D Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 755-9596 w NE

Sedro-Woolley

Sedro-Woolley $234,950 Well-built 1 ½ story home. 3 BR, 2 BA, 1,223 SF. Open floor plan. Spacious oak kitchen w/stainless steel appliances. Gas cook/heat/water. 90% efficient furnace.

2 car garage w/man door. MLS #1096005 Call Ron, 333-1045

Sedro-Woolley

$759,900

Unique custom built, multi-level home with radiant heat on 1 acre.

4 BR, 3 3/4 BA, 5,000 SF. 2 dining rms, formal living rm, parlor, library. Kitchen has high end appliances & pellet stove. Gas free standing fireplace in master feat. full bath. Home office & possible guest bedroom over garage. MLS #1075960

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Mount Vernon

3,634 SF, 3 BR, 3 ½ bath view home on 1 acre. Living, dining, nook, family, den & Rec. rooms. 3 minutes from 1-5, S. Mount Vernon. Fabulous kitchen, gas range, granite, eating bar. 2 decks, patio, hot tub, RV parking, garden space. All natural gas, well insulated, tons of extra storage. 3 car finished garage. Olympic mountain view & amazing sunsets. MLS #1014213

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3,037 SF, one level living. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Huge master with 5-piece on-suite, fireplace. 4.7 acres with 430’ of waterfront. Private 150’ dock.

72 x 40 3-bay shop with 16’ doors & hoist. Over-sized semi-attached garage. Open floor plan, huge kitchen facing lake. Luxurious covered deck for year round pleasure. MLS #1095367

$449,900

Fantastic custom home w/amazing mountain views. Master suite has private entrance to wrap around porch. Master bath has double jetted tub. New carpet and tankless hot water heat.

Huge over-sized garage w/extra tall doors. Room for shop.

28 x 32 two story shop. MLS #1091800

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419 UMATILLA DRIVE, LA CONNER

$449,000

Windermere/Skagit valley 1030 e college Way mount vernon, Wa 360-424-4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

Perched high on the hill, this charming Cape Cod features panoramic views of the Skagit Valley and Shelter Bay. Featuring a master on main, two additional large bedrooms and a cook’s kitchen, attention to detail is apparent throughout.

Additional features include wheelchair accessible full bath, library study with built-ins, an upstairs view office space and craft area. Moving outside there is a large deck, fully landscaped yard and a two-car garage as well as additional parking on the road. MLS# 1092498

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Fannie Mae Homepath #1071869 • $369,900

Private Setting #1089520 • $395,000

2725 E. FIR STREET “PARK VILLAGE” 23 #1 IT UN

$59,500 55 +

2610 E. SECTION ST. “LITTLE MTN. ESTATES” M.V. #1 IT UN

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 4/1 2-4 SANDI R. 770-8670 Rare piece of property on Marine Dr. with filtered views! 3BR/3BA home is situated in a park like setting with beautiful waterfall pond. Granite counter tops, alarm system, mini work out gym. Huge basement with bathroom use for a family game room or possible 4th bedroom. Walk to Alexander Beach. Moor-age access! Creek running next to property. Fully landscape yard with fire pit and plenty of room to play and RV Parking/Boats. 2 decks to soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful Northwest Sunsets.

Fantastic Fannie Mae Homepath Rambler in Skyline. This 4 bedroom 3 bath 1,900 sqft house has been fully remodeled and is ready for new owners!

NEW: Roof, Gutters, Exterior Paint, Interior Paint, Flooring, Stainless Appliances, Granite counters Fixtures,Water Heater,Furnace & Ductwork,and much more!All set on a large level quiet fenced lot in Skyline, walk to marina and all the amenities of Skyline HOA. Don’t miss this one!!!

Offers: Seller will review offers on Offer Review Date (may review/accept sooner)- 02/06/2017

Great property tucked back in a private setting that offers multiple options for a buyer. Main residence is a 2 bed/1 bath home with new carpet and flooring. Separate studio apartment has a kitchen and 3/4 bathroom that rents for $800/month. Studio has a separate septic system and power meter. RV Parking available with hookups. Both buildings share Anacortes Water PUD.A well is also on site. Large yard for garden and outdoor leisure.

Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt

Fantastic opportunity!

Prime Retail Space #1009604 • $1,900

Fannie Mae Homepath

#1094797 • $229,900

Fantastic Fannie Mae Homepath property! This 3 bedroom 1.5 bath features NEW: Roof, Insulation Gutters, furnace., Water heater Interior & Exterior Paint, Windows, Fixtures, appliances and much more. Conveniently located right on Laventure close to schools, shopping, Skagit Valley College and the Hospital. This home has been updated top to bottom and is ready for new owners! Don’t miss out.

#1089069 • $199,999

This classic 3 bedroom 1 bath home sits on a large lot right in town and next to the elementary school!

Home features free standing gas fireplace, living room with hardwood floors, large kitchen, deck, fenced back yard and huge shop with alley access.

Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt

3,400 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 as well as a 900 sqft 2nd floor office/conference/banquet/storage room & private bath.Ample parking.

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Sandi Riley 770-8670 12978 N. OVENELL LANE, BURLINGTON W NE

$314,900

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*BEST PARK LOCATION! ON THE POND, ENJOY CHANGING WILDLIFE VISTAS *NEW ROOF, NEW COV. FRONT & BACK DECKS + DEN/OFFICE *2 BED., FAMILY RM., 2 BATHS., NEW GAS STOVE & RANGE, 2 CARPORTS!

*JUST LISTED, PRICED COMPETITIVELY FOR QUICK SALE! *OPEN PLAN W/3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 1,764 SQ. FT., GAS HEAT *SUNNY KITCHEN/FAMILY RM., BIG DOUBLE GARAGE + SHOP

*QUIET LANE ON SOUTH EDGE OF BURLINGTON COUNTRY CLUB *TOTAL OF 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS W/FAMILY RM. DOWN *2 FPL. W/WOOD INSERT, 1,963 SQ.FT., BIG LOT W/R.V. & GUEST PARKING

824 UPLAND DRIVE, MT. VERNON

41971 CAPE HORN DRIVE, CONCRETE

1415 S. 3RD. STREET, MOUNT VERNON

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*LOVELY CEDAR/BRICK TRIM RAMBLER W/GAS HEAT, 2 FIREPLACES! *3 BEDROOMS, 2 BA., 2 BONUS ROOMS + FAMILY RM. & LIVING/DINING ROOM *NICE SHOP W/LOFT, GREENHOUSE, HOT TUB/GAZEBO ON BACK PATIO & MORE!

*OPEN PLAN 3 BEDROOM W/GAS FPL., T.V. ROOM/DEN, 2 BATHS *OVERSIZE FIN. SHOP/GARAGE W/“EXTRA HALF BATH” *PARK LIKE MATURE LANDSCAPING W/TALL EVERGREENS FOR PRIVACY

*LOVELY TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMAN W/5 BEDROOMS & 2+ BATHS *UPDATED KITCHEN & FLOOR COVERINGS, NEWER ROOF & PAINT *GAS HEAT, STORAGE/SHOP SPACE IN FULL BASEMENT

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*COMMUNITY WATER INSTALLED, + SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLED ON LOT *PARK LIKE BUILDING SITE W/ELECTRIC AT STREET *80 X 200 MANICURED SETTING, HOME NEXT DOOR AVAIL. ALSO!

*GREAT LOCATION NEAR DOWNTOWN & ALL SERVICES, LG. CORNER LOT *NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH W/GAS HEAT, GAS RANGE IN SUNNY KITCHEN *LG. R.V. SIZED SHOP/GARAGE + R.V. HOOKUP & DUMP

*CLOSE TO SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE & ALL SERVICES, NICE CORNER LOT *3 BEDROOMS, 2 BA., GAS HEAT, CENTRAL VAC *HIGH OVERHEAD CARPORT FOR R.V.’S, 2 STORAGE BUILDINGS 1596563

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lmost everyone knows great curb appeal is a major come-on in selling a house, but some of the projects that inspire the biggest oohs and aahs in a yard – an all-sod lawn, mature trees, water features and fancy outdoor kitchens – can add up quickly.

Yet, there’s so much that can be done to make a landscape appealing both to potential buyers and for the homeowners themselves at an affordable price point.

FINAL PHASE • 6 of our best homesites are still available!

3 homes ready by July 15th or sooner!

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New home community designed exclusively for 55+ Starting from the high $300’s Large Homesites - some nearly ¼ acre in size!

Yards maintained by the homeowners association Homes range from 1,682 – 3,291 square feet 3-car garages available on some home designs

1.877.769.8070 LandedGentry.com Contact Rebecca 360-982-8964 or Mary 360-708-6763. Sales office is open Wed-Sun, 12:00-5:00. Directions: I-5 to Mount Vernon; Exit 225, East on Anderson Road to 4 way stop.

Proceed straight on LaVenture to E. Division Street. Right on East Division to Twin Brooks Dr.

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Here’s a round-up of suggestions to consider as days grow longer and flowers pop out their colorful heads:

also some that remain green all year; handsome hardscaping for walks and the driveway; some color from flowers and berries; an architectural feature or two such as a gazebo, pergola, fireplace or fire pit, fence, bench, bird feeder and maybe a water feature.

Get a snapshot of what looks good and what doesn’t

Sometimes it’s hard to be objective about your own property. Doug Burnett, president at Burnett Realty in Des Moines, Iowa, thinks the best way to see your front yard clearly is to head to the street and snap photos. You can head to the farthest point in the back yard to do the same. “The photos will show you what’s really there – such as toys all over the yard, dead grass patches, a fence tilting, old beds filled with weeds and thinned out mulch,” he says. Walks and driveways with cracked pavers and missing gravel are additional eyesores. Tackle problems first – before you add anything new, he adds.

Incorporate a variety of elements

With spring’s arrival, it’s time to make the outside of your house look as impressive as the inside.

Just as you tweak or remodel your indoor rooms to include all the essentials, do so outside. Burnett says most buyers look for a lush green lawn; bushes and trees with different textures and heights and

A water feature needn’t be big and expensive.

Something as simple as a sculptural heron or other bird that recirculates water will look nice and add a pleasant sound.

In making selections, pay attention to scale, color and texture; and have some be able to do double duty for cost effectiveness. The number of flowers and bushes, for instance, should relate to the scale of the house, its style and price and shouldn’t be too elaborate or colorful, or they might resemble a

shopping mall’s landscape rather than a residential one.

Spruce up an area for outdoor living

After remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, one of the best investments homeowners can make is to fix up an existing outdoor living area, such as a deck, patio, terrace or screened porch. Besides being sure the area looks neat and clean-sometimes by repainting, re-staining or at least power washing the surfaces to get rid of mildew and dirt, be sure all its furnishings look new. Complete the setting with the same accessories you use indoors – rugs, cushions, pillows, candles and lighting – but ones that will stand up to temperature changes.

Remember lighting as the finishing touch

Lighting is among the most underutilized but highest payback features you can install, says Burnett, and it’s another relatively inexpensive addition these days. He suggests up-lighting a few trees and corners of the house rather than lighting everything so it resembles an airport runway. He also suggests putting the lights on timers or motion sensors for the biggest cost savings.

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TURN OF THE CENTURY CLASSIC…Restored 4BD home on 3.9 acres. HUGE restored barn with loft and plenty of space. Over 3800 SF of original charm such as wrap around porch, 2 stairways. & much more! $899,000 #1083997

SALE READY TO bUILD...22 Lots in Nookachamp Hills near Big Lake. Water, Sewer, Electric & Nat’l gas to each lot.

Priced from $84,000-$145,000. #746424-#746695 Kristen Tuttle Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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SEDRO WOOLLEY CHARMER…This nice 3 BDRM, 1 BA home is just over 1000 SF. Attached garage, fenced in backyard, & views of surrounding mtns. Perfect starter home or rental. $199,950 #1089219

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SKYRIDGE bEAUTY…This custom built home has 3 bedrooms. 3.25 baths, and is just over 4800 SF. Open kitchen with granite counters, Nice upper deck to enjoy the views! $525,000 #1024839

Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman Jodi Dynes Fritz Inman

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DREAM HOME SETTING...Full acre of level pastureland w/views of mtns surrounding Big Lake. Fronts on paved street has PUD water & electric available. $150,000 #927385 Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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CAMANO ISLAND...3 BD, 2.75 BA home with nice open floor plan, daylight basement, & large deck to enjoy the stunning views of Bay and Mt. Rainier.

At just over 2,200 SF this home is a MUST SEE in person! $449,900 #1089783 Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby

333-1032 421-5160 913-8662

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bEAUTIFUL SAMISH ISLAND…Great level lot with views looking to the Northeast on Samish Island. 2 lots in the tide flats with access for crabbing & other fun activities. $200,000 #1094796

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25473 Morford Ct, SW $649,888 Stunning custom home features 4 beds, 3.5 baths, 4,473 SF on 1 acre surrounded by 14 acres of rural reserve. Main level living w/open floor plan, charming kitchen w/pantry, great room, formal dining, & spacious master suite w/double sided fireplace & 5 pc spa bath. Vaulted ceilings, white oak floors, granite, stainless appliances & maple cabinets. Theater room, bonus room, gym, & wet bar. Wrap around. 3 car garage/RV prk.

Call Nicole Ganske, 941-8999 MLS# 1063718

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$239,900

Cute and clean 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath rambler with new paint and new flooring. One car garage, RV parking, fully fenced rear yard. Out of the flood plain, close to SV College and easy access for commuters.

Don’t miss this move-in ready opportunity!

Call Jamie Yantis, 540-5264 49 Willow Lane, MV

MLS# 1093943 $298,500

Hard to find triplex in good rental location. Walking distance to restaurants, groceries, etc. Additional income is from coin operated laundry located on site. Parking for several cars located at street frontage.

Call Dave Patterson, 708-5030 419 Umatilla Dr, La Conner

MLS# 1005746 $449,000

Perched high on the hill, this charming Cape Cod features

20978 Hermway Heights Dr, MV $488,988 Beautiful & Quiet 3 bed 2.5 bath home. Home has expansive ceilings with newly upgraded kitchen, open floor plan, open loft master suit with jetted tub in the 5 pc bath. Large walk in closet with a view of the Olympic Mountain range. Down stairs is a finished suite or a family room with its own utilities. 5 stall shop.

Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 MLS# 1094870 19589 Kelleher Rd, Burl $490,500 Real country living close to everything! Lovingly restored 4 bed, 1.75 bath, 1900 SF farmhouse on 35+ acres. Large barn, extra outbuildings, pasture, hayfield, fruit trees in a tranquil setting with gorgeous territorial views. Home features upstairs master with sitting room, hardwood floors, solid wood doors, & wood wrapped windows. Unfinished 1100+ SF basement with canning room & exterior access could be used for shop space, hobbies, etc.

Call Jamie Yantis, 540-5264 MLS# 1086445

panoramic views of the Skagit Valley & Shelter Bay. Featuring a master on main, 2 additional large bedrooms &

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a cook’s kitchen, attention to detail is apparent throughout.

Additional features include wheelchair accessible full bath, library study with built-ins, an upstairs view office space & craft area. Moving outside there is a large deck, fully landscaped yard & a 2 car garage.

Call Nathan Loeb, 333-7197

MLS# 1092498

5324 Cedar Ridge Place, SW

$475,000

Custom home with amazing views. 3 beds + office, 2.75 baths, 2,636 SF. Loft area upstairs makes a perfect guest room, play area, and/or crafts room. Over-sized deck and water feature to sit & relax. Raised beds for gardening, plus peach, apple, pear, cherry & plum trees and various berry bushes plus a garden shed on 5+ acres with trail to Samish River.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427

MLS# 1073148

18354 Best Rd, MV $525,000 Beautiful Victorian sitting on 3.1 acres of land flourished with apple trees, gardening space, a greenhouse and 2 out buildings to store tools and toys. All perched on Pleasant Ridge overlooking Skagit Valley Farm Land. The interior has old beautiful wood work throughout the home.

Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 MLS# 1093025

VACANT LAND 7429 Windsong Lane, SW $110,000 A Piece of paradise is what you will find when you see these lots. These lots are level & ready to build with water & power in the street. Paved street, cul-de-sac.

Gorgeous setting with amazing mountain views. So peaceful & quiet. You can watch the eagles soar & enjoy the wildlife & yet only be 14 miles from Sedro-Woolley. We have builders or you can bring your own builder.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1081234 14397 Channel Drive, La Conner $175,000 Beautiful mountain, farmland, and partial Channel views from this level, cleared, FEE SIMPLE 1 acre lot in quiet residential area of higher-end homes. Power, water, & gas available in street. La Conner School District. Access via shared driveway between parcels P119642 & P119639. Not leased land.

Call Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 or Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 MLS# 1076852 Swan Rd, MV $265,000 Beautiful building opportunity in the Baker Heights area. 8.1 acres of prime pasture/farmland plus an elevated building site with power, & PUD water. Soils reports indicate mound septic system. Non-flood plain, bring your animals, build your dream farm or organic homestead, & enjoy fully fenced pasture & amazing 360 degree views of foothills & Mount Baker. Located on Swan Rd just east of Sherman Ln. SkagitValleyHomes.com.

Call, Shawn or Tiffany Danley, 488-3858 MLS# 1090586

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10989 Josh Green Lane #4, La Conner $750,000 Rare opportunity to own this one of a kind premier boathouse at the Gateway to the San Juans. Unique & impressive design, the interior well is 85 X 24 and can accommodate up to 90+-’ yacht or several smaller boats. Top of the line galvanized steel construction, concrete float design, private gangway access, remote control roll-up boat doors plus mezzanine level that can be finished into office. Located at the jumping off point to the best cruising waters in the US & Canada.

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18176 Capet Zalsiluce, La Conner $240,000 The Sellers call this the “house of a thousand sunsets” And that is not an exaggeration! This is the most accessible waterfront the area has to offer. Keep your kayak a few feet from your door and take your morning coffee with you to explore the beach. This cabin has been completely remodeled with an eye to too many thoughtful details to list here. But I will list a few: new roof & stairs 2007, windows ‘12, new plumbing ‘06. An enchanted getaway, you will not want to miss!! Annual Lease $7,425.

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OpeN HOuse 4/2 2-4pm 15105 N Dewey Beach Dr, Anacortes $290,500 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1+ acre of land in Anacortes for under $300,000!!! Large kitchen with views of Mt Erie.

Lots of open space inside and out. Storage, storage, storage.

Blocks from community beach. Home within minutes of Campbell & Pass Lakes and Deception Pass Bridge.

Donna Cunningham 770.293.8008 Bob Hyde 360.661.0756 MLS# 1092417 6035 State Route 20, Anacortes $565,000 Acreage with home and outbuilding. Beautiful park setting with 4.43 acres incs berries, fruit trees, shop, room for animals and space to play. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bths, 3,580 SF with recent updates to kitchen, bathrooms and carpet, 2 gas fp’s and great access to Whidbey Island and I 5. Close to Campbell Lake and Gibralter beaches. Home includes a huge living area downstairs that is plumbed for a MIL suite with their own access. Very private. Not a drive by come take a look.

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 1014051

18490 Redstone Way, Mount Vernon $1,100,000 Perched high above picturesque Skagit Valley w/magnificent 180* views to the west out to the sound & to Mt. Baker from your kitchen window! Quality custom home w/rich finishes, dramatic walls of windows & sumptuous attention to detail.

Gracious entertaining spaces. 1 bdrm guest house beneath 2-car detached garage. Outdoor areas feature lg. wrap around deck, fire pit, trellised picnic area & beautiful lush grounds.

Private gated estate on shy 20 acres. Located between Seattle and Vancouver BC. Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 1048321 1812 40th Court, Anacortes $469,000 Nelson Meadows is centrally located near schools, forest lands, and easy access to Whidbey. A brand new craftsman home with plenty of space. Open floor plan with a master suite on the main level. Two bedrooms, a full bathroom, plus a bonus room located upstairs. Gas fireplace, wood floors, granite counters, and stainless appliances. This home has it all. A large level lot with plenty of sunlight. Come see it, and choose those final finishes.

Christine Cleland-McGrath 360.708.0267 MLS# 1076991

LAND Lot 80 Holiday Blvd, Guemes Island $148,000 This one of a kind, large waterfront lot has spectacular views to the southwest of Guemes Channel and islands. Watch the ships go by and the eagles perch in the conifers. This lot has a water share with the Holiday Hideaway Water Company and a soil analysis on file. It is only an eight minute ferry ride from Anacortes and a 90 minute drive from Seattle. Beach rights at three coves. Moorage is also a possibility.

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5106 Sterling Drive, Anacortes $184,000 This beautiful view lot is in the desirable Skyline neighborhood. Gently sloping lot with Southwest views of Burrows Bay, Burrows Island and the San Juan islands. All utilities are at the street including natural gas. Skyline amenities include Tugboat Park with a beach, Skyline Park with tennis courts, Skyline clubhouse, and a beach cabana for entertaining.

This lot is close to Washington Park and Skyline Marina.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1093777 Island View Drive, Guemes Island $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.

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Just imagine, live in the apartment and keep your boat just feet away and have the income from this fully leased property. This property links with the La Conner Boardwalk. Easy access to other retail and offices along the channel. Cap Rate 7.26% John Prosser 360.202.3891 MLS# 1093684

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Large detached garage and space for garden and RV. Laundry room, walk in closet, and 2nd bath were added to home in 2003, new furnace is 1998. Siding on addition and upstairs above is wood product. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms with space to expand. Garage 880 SF. Linda Macy 360.708.8284 MLS# 1040288

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Rent or Sell?

Question:

We’re both retiring during the coming year and want to downsize. Does it make sense to sell our current property or keep it as a rental?

Answer:

You need to consider the real estate market where the current property is located, alternative financial options, and your personal preferences.

The first issue concerns the financing of your current residence. Does it have a mortgage? If you do not have a mortgage, it means more of any potential rental will go to you and also that if you sell, there will be a bigger check at closing.

A big attraction of selling is that resolves all current house issues. What you get at closing belongs to you and what happens to the house

thereafter is the concern of the new owners.

Current federal tax rules generally say you can shelter $250,000 in profits ($500,000 if married and filing jointly) if the property you sell has been occupied for two of the past five years as a main home. If you rent the property for enough time, you can lose this advantage and be exposed to a large tax bill.

A big catch here is that tax reform will get serious consideration in Washington during the new Congress. For details be sure to speak with a tax professional.

Local real estate patterns also will influence your decision. Are local prices and rents generally rising or falling? The National Association of Realtors says in the third quarter of 2016, home values rose in 155 out of 178 metropolitan statistical areas.

However, prices also fell in 22 areas. What prices will do in the future is unknown. As they say on Wall Street, past performance does not guarantee future results.

Do you want to hold onto the property and be in the rental business? This is not a casual decision, especially if you are moving out of the area and a pipe leaks. It’s best to have a local manager who

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can oversee the property for you.

If you sell your current home the dollars you get at closing may be enough to finance a replacement property, allowing you to live mortgage free. If you rent, you will hopefully get a monthly check plus you will have the ability to shelter some of your income because of depreciation. Renting, in the best case, can produce a nice steady income to complement your other retirement funding.

Another choice is to rent the property and refinance. In this way you can get a rental income, financing at today’s rates, plus the ability to depreciate the property. The amount you borrow may allow you to buy a replacement property for cash. Speak with lenders and tax professionals for details.

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, Up & Away Up What rising home values and flattening rents mean to buyers, sellers, and renters

ver the past few years, real estate headlines have been dominated by news of rents rising out of control in many markets.

Yet new research shows rents are flattening; in fact, rent appreciation stabilized at an annual growth rate of 1.5 percent, clocking in at less than half the pace rents increased by last year, based on data published in Zillow’s December Real Estate Market Reports. Today’s median monthly rent payment is $1,403.

By contrast, home values grew 6.8 percent during the past year, per the same report, which found that the median home value in America is now $193,800 – a notch below the highest value recorded in April 2007.

“The trends that helped define the 2016 housing market are having an effect on the start of the 2017 market,” says Svenja Gudell, chief economist for Zillow in March 31, 2017

Seattle. “Home values and rents have been trending in opposite directions for the past several months. It’s great news for current owners but could cause hardships for buyers. And for renters, it reduces the pressure to purchase in order to lock down a steady mortgage payment.”

Indeed, judging by the aforementioned numbers, common sense would tell you that renters should continue leasing, prospective buyers should sit out and wait for prices to drop, and owners eager to sell their homes should list lickety-split.

Not so fast, some experts say: that logic may or may not apply, depending on each group’s circumstances.

“Flattening rents should allow for more renters to save for a down payment and closing costs on a home,” says Jamie Slavin, mortgage sales manager for Bellco Credit Union in Greenwood Village, Colo.

“And mortgage interest rates are still very low. With home prices projected to continue their increase, renters and applicants who have been considering purchasing should actually get off the sidelines before rates and prices go higher.”

Additionally, owners have to remember that unloading their homes in a seller’s market can have repercussions.

“People looking to list their homes to take advantage of the market would probably need to pay more for the next home they would look to purchase,” Slavin adds.

Hence, instead of being in a rush to list their properties, “this could lead more owners opting for home equity loans and lines of credit to pursue renovations so that they can get the top dollar for their homes when they do sell.”

Peter Vekselman, real estate investor and principal with RBP Investments in Atlanta, on the other hand,

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says prospective purchasers may want to sit out a few quarters.

“As more homes come onto the market and more new construction kicks in, prices should level off toward mid-year or fall, and that could mean a savings difference of several thousands of dollars,” says Vekselman. “Buyers will have to weigh the benefits of postponing a purchase to get a lower price as opposed to paying a higher rate of interest in the long-term.”

Ryan Hoffman, broker with Watervliet, N.Y.-headquartered Leverage Real Estate LLC, says it’s important for buyers, sellers and renters to understand their local market.

“A broad spectrum of data from Zillow’s national index is not enough. Buyers should use this information as a starting point to compare to their immediate market,” says Hoffman. “Doing research in your local neighborhood can reveal areas that lean more

toward buyers. Not every market is a seller’s market, and there could be nuances at play that could save buyers money – such as certain style homes selling for much less than other types.”

Renters, meanwhile, “may find it financially beneficial to wait and see where prices shakeout, especially with less housing supply available today,” Hoffman adds.

Looking ahead, Gudell believes home prices will continue to head north as 2017 continues, with rent appreciation maintaining its slowdown.

“We will see continued high demand for housing, especially with many millennials starting to reach the home buying age and tight inventory lingering,” she says.

“These two forces will keep home prices rising, albeit at a slower rate than we saw in 2016.”

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Exquisite Condo with spectacular views of Eaglemont Golf Course & the Mountains. 3 bedrooms plus den/library, 3 1/2 baths designed for casual/elegant living. Great room with hardwood floors, custom blinds, unique stone fireplace. French doors leading to a large deck with electric sunshade to enjoy the views! Enjoy cooking in your gourmet kitchen while looking across the golf course, granite counters, large island/eating bar, stainless steel appliances, gas stove and wine refrigerator! Large main floor master suite & master bath with separate shower & Jacuzzi tub, wonderful walk-in closet with built ins. Elva Hunter John Hunter MLS #1087943 360-202-3086 360-202-3854

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