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MOUNT VERNON

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

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

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ConCrEtE $15,000 Majestic mountain view recreational lot. Over one acre.

Close proximity to hiking and outdoor adventures.

Boat launch to Skagit River nearby. Amazing views of Mount Baker and Mt. Sauk. MLS #1094649 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800202-2397 Call Joe, 333-1640 or Corinne,

SEDro-woollEy $19,950/EaCh Majestic dream! mountain view recreational Over acre.

Builders 3 adjacent view lots lot. each soldone separately in Glenhaven community.

Affordable lightly treed.Boat Public Close proximity to hiking and outdoor& adventures. water & electricity available in street.

Community amenities launch to Skagit River nearby. Amazing views of Mount available. Great fishing on Reed Lake & Cain Lake.

Baker and Mt. Sauk.

MLS #1094649 MLS #1012590, MLS #1012618 & MLS #1012646 Call ron, 333-1045

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.

Recreational-temporary. MLS #1039184 Call wilma, 661-1631

SEDro-woollEy $269,900 Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA home in peaceful setting. Huge 22 x 36 shop w/extra finished room. Attached one car garage. New carpet & vinyl flooring, fresh paint. All updated appliances & updated bathrooms. Huge double lot & fenced yard w/great views. MLS #1099604 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Mount VErnon $350,000 Great 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 Call Jim, 708-1681

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Bow $675,000 Custom built home. Stunning Lyptus hardwood floors and cabinetry. 3 spacious bedrooms + den. 3 car garage.

Dream shop – 40 x 50, fully finished and heated.

Level 1 acre lot in very convenient Bow Hill location.

MLS #1107440 Call Debbie Benjamin, 708-8780

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

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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 Call wilma, 661-1631

Ivana Wood 770-3550

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Mount VErnon $595,000 Custom Conway Home on 1.19 acres. Desirable Cedar Ridge Estates. 3 BR + Den/Studio, 2.5 BA, 2,772 SF. Master on main floor, heat pump. Awesome views of Lake 16. Private backyard w/waterfall + woods.

MLS #1100021 Call Charlie,Call 708-1415 or708-8800 Jeannie, 708-9645 Elizabeth,

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Exceptional 4 bed 2.5-bath home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Eaglemont community.

With gorgeous hickory hardwood floors, an open kitchen to the family room with gas fireplace, 1/2, bath, laundry room, & main floor master suite, make this home live like a 1-story. The upper level features 3 beds, full bath, & oversized bonus room. The back yard is home to an impressive 31x20 ft. deck buffered by a green belt, perfect for privacy, entertaining, and low yard maintenance. Welcome home!

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HILLSIDE AND VALLEY ACREAGE… 2 parcels at nearly 12 acres that is partially wooded hillside and level pasture area located near Acme. You have the beautiful Samish River that runs through. $95,000 #1129097

MT. VERNON RAMBLER… Wonderful 3 BD, 2 BA rambler in Park Crest, close to Eaglemont Golf Course. Attached 2 car garage, & beautiful, mature landscaping. $420,000 #1130629

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CLEAR LAKE… Mostly level 1.95 acres of cleared land on the North side of town. New driveway installed, electricity, PUD Water are available at street, & septic designed completed for 3BD. $149,950 #1131000

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MEDICAL CLINIC… Terrific location in center of MV. One story with 3,575 SF of office space w/large reception area.

Well designed for numerous professions as office space. $799,500 #1061873 Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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MADDOX CREEK CONDO… Open floor plan w/loads of natural light! 2 BD, 1.75 BA, spacious living rm with gas frpl, new laminate flooring, & peaceful view of wooded area from living room. $235,000 #1120076 Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby

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AMAZING VIEWS… Surrounding views of mountains on this beautiful 10 + acre property. 3BD, 2.75 BA home is one of a kind! Remodeled and updated throughout. Property is fenced, has tack room, & is ready for your animals. Plus 8 covered parking spaces. $485,000 #1130780

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The ARM Alternative Why you may want to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage

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hen you’re buying a home, it’s natural to want to reduce your stress level and eliminate as much uncertainty as possible. It’s a big reason why many mortgage borrowers opt for a rate that’s fixed in order to nix any notion of interest variability. But that could be shortsighted and costing you money, say the experts, who recommend trying an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) on for size, despite their lack of popularity.

Consider that ARMs accounted for nearly 40 percent of all mortgages in 2005, per the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; but by 2015, they represented only around 5 percent, according to Ellie Mae. The good news is that ARMs work pretty much like they always have: the usual term is 30 years, with a low initial fixed rate provided in years 1 to 10 depending on the product.

After this fixed-rate period expires, the interest rate will adjust annually for the remainder of your loan, according to an index (often the 1-year LIBOR or 1-year Constant Maturity Treasury), plus a margin (typically around 2.25 percent) that’s added to the index rate.

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As of this writing, that would equate to a rate of a little more than 4 percent, which would reset again every 12 months. Your adjustable rate will also have initial, interim and lifetime caps that limit how high rates can go.

Why pursue a loan where the rate is unpredictable and risky after the initial fixed-rate period expires? Because you can save a lot of dollars in those initial fixed-rate years compared to a conventional fixed-rate mortgage.

“The rates on ARMs today are often at least 50 basis points lower than the 30-year fixed rate, which means you probably can claim an ARM in the mid three-percent range with no points,” says Steven Maizes, vice president of mortgage lending for Guaranteed Rate in Los Angeles.

And that can add up to some serious savings. Hypothetical case in point: if you borrowed $200,000, your monthly principal plus interest payment in each of the first five years on a 5/1 30-year term ARM (with the first five years providing a fixed rate of 3.5 percent) would be $898.09, versus $954.83 monthly for a 30-year fixedrate mortgage set at 4.0 percent. You’d also pay $4,905.35 less in interest

over that five-year period with an ARM. That’s all well and good, you say, but what if your variable rate goes sky high after year five? How can you sleep at night?

Perhaps you’ll be sleeping in another home before that time, says Keith Furer, senior vice president of GuardHill Financial in New York City.

“Actuarial tables have shown that most homeowners won’t have their mortgage for more than five to seven years. Most will either refinance or sell within that time period,” Furer says.

Even if you stay put, your adjustable rate may not be as scary as you think; tracking the 1-year LIBOR over the last five years, the rate has ranged from as low as 0.53 percent to as high as 1.82 percent.

That’s not to say an ARM is ideal for everyone. The best prospects are folks who plan to move before the fixedrate period ends, including first-time purchasers and “younger buyers who are growing their careers, income and families” who may move up to a bigger and better home in a few years, Furer says.

“Other good candidates are those who can absorb a higher payment,

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if it becomes necessary – someone who has more income than needed to qualify for the loan, a good history of saving money, uses credit sparingly or a combination of these,” says Casey Fleming, self-published author of “The Loan Guide” (2014). “Someone on a fixed income that’s not likely to rise, who barely qualifies income-wise or who carries big balances on their credit cards should probably avoid ARMs.” Gene F. Thompson, president of Houston-based InterLinc Mortgage Services, says most lenders offer ARM products.

“Fully understand the product and how the rate adjusts before committing yourself,” says Thompson, who recommends consulting closely with an experienced mortgage professional on your options.

Additionally, be cautious about an ARM with too short of a fixed interest period, such as one-year, “especially if you are unsure about your future plans,” Furer says. “Also, consider paying points in the transaction (1 point equals 1 percent of the loan amount), which could significantly lower your monthly interest payments.”

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 1318 Talcott St, SW $195,000 Beautiful level 0.87 ac lot located in the city limits with R-5 zoning. The property offers an existing 2 bedroom home currently used as rental with the same tenants for 10 years.

Potential development property.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS# 1085778 17875 Bennett Rd, MV $200,000 Step into this delightful 3 bedroom home on a large lot close to amenities. Fresh paint & new carpets in all the bedrooms.

Kitchen opens to the large living room with wood floor.

Originally built in 1946, this 1100+ SF home is ready for a new owner. Updated roof & lots of extra parking to expand the carport or add garage. Home will need some work, but ready to move into.

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22655 Nature View Dr, SW $540,000 This custom 1 story home has it all, huge 30x36’ shop, stunning view, wonderful finishes throughout & perfectly sited on 6 private acres. The 2264 SF home boasts 3 beds, 2 full baths, large den, great room concept, a/c. Large kitchen has granite counters, tile backsplash & 36” Viking range. Master suite boasts huge walk-in closet, soaking tub, separate shower, double sinks.

Master, living, kitchen & deck all enjoy the amazing view over the Samish River valley & stunning mountains.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS# 1130023 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.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1113379

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31016 W. Main Street, Lyman $329,000 Rare opportunity for a 3 bed, 2 bath rambler on .5 acre lot in this quaint country community. Open floor plan lets in natural light & sunset mountain views. Stylish finishes, heat pump+ AC, & quality 1-yr-old construction. Quartz counter tops, SS appliances, custom solid cabinets w/ soft-close drawers. Huge yard, well-drained soil & room for a shop. Rural location w/ quick access to the Skagit River, hiking, biking & camping, & North Cascades National Park.

Call Tahlia Honea, 333-5815 MLS# 1126054

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92 S. 6th St, MV $275,000 Turn of the century classic charmer on the hill. Outstanding commuter location; convenient to downtown, river-walk, medical & all amenities. Offering coved ceilings, glass knobs, wood-paned windows & an array of original millwork & built-ins.

Main living w/hardwood & cozy gas fp. Big kitchen w/breakfast nook; large laundry w/storage area. 2 beds, 1 bath on main & 2 beds, 1 bath up. Quaint living area up & desk-nook. Large lot w/mature fruit trees.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS# 1125314

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1819 Sandalwood Ct, MV $279,000 Beautifully kept rambler on quiet street. Many updates make this home move in ready. Crawl space-newer insulation, wrapped pipes, & new vapor barrier. Updated natural gas furnace, flooring, & int/ext paint. Open floor plan a w/a kitchen that looks onto the dining, family, & living room. 3 bedrooms, 2 nicely updated baths. Lots of storage in house & garage. Home backs to a private community park & has 2 large storage sheds. Huge deck for entertaining. Extra parking for RV or boat.

Call Cory Kiehn, 360-441-1760 MLS# 1125995

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1508 Lindsay Loop #104, MV $260,000 Immaculate Maddox Creek upstairs unit w/spacious open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, loads of windows that flood the entire condo, magnificent sunsets & a gas FP. This charming, freshly painted condo features new engineered wood floors, bead board trim, 3 skylights & a cozy den/office off the LR. Large master bedroom w/bay window w/westerly views, en suite bath & walk-in closet. All the appliances stay. 2 car finished garage w/extensive storage cabinets & convenient access to the front door steps.

Call Karen Beckner, 840-9455 MLS# 1129980

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4918 Robinwood Lane, Bow $667,500 Beautiful custom home situated on private, gated 6.25 park-like acres in desirable Bow Hill area. This gracious 3,380/sf home features covered wrap-around porch, attached 2-car garage & separate 28x36 shop. Spacious rooms, quality construction, & pride of ownership throughout this 4 bed, 2 3/4 bath home.

Huge country kitchen w/granite counters, ss appls, tile floor.

Big bonus room above garage. Lovely grounds include multiple outdoor living areas, mature landscape, trees, trails, & wildlife.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1120386 9674 Samish Island Rd $667,500 Incredible property! 157 ft of medium bank waterfront. Almost an acre & it includes a darling duplex. Each unit is 1 bed, 1 bath.

They have a nice shared laundry room with storage for each unit.

Views from the property are amazing.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS# 804056 6268 State Route 20, ANA $750,000 Peaceful 17.5 acres in highly desirable location w/opportunities for beautiful mountain & water views. Large 2,400 SF shop w/230 volt electrical service & 1,440 SF covered storage area perfect for RV & more. Concrete driveway winds thru the beautifully timbered property. Well installed on property.

Campbell Lake views.

Call April Axthelm, 661-4947 MLS# 1066676

OPEN HOuSE Sat. May 27th, 12-2 3905 Dogwood Lane, MV $350,000 Exceptional 4 bed 2.5 bath home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Eaglemont community. With gorgeous hickory hwd floors, an open kitchen to the family room w/gas fp, .5, bath, laundry room, & main floor master suite, make this home live like a 1-story. The upper level features 3 beds, full bath, & oversized bonus room.

The back yard is home to an impressive 31x20 ft. deck buffered by a green belt, perfect for privacy, entertaining, & low yard maintenance.

Call Dawn Hardman, 540-0058 MLS# 1124912

16708 Britt Rd, MV $1,100,000 Boxwood Farm is that rare combination of stately home & small acreage farm. Privately situated on fertile Skagit farmland, w/options for agricultural &/or equestrian pursuits. Horse-ready w/paddock, fencing, loafing shed, great barn. 240 SF greenhouse.

The lovely, fully-updated Williamsburg Colonial is warm, welcoming & centers on a gourmet kitchen & sunny great room.

A gracious home, designed for both comfortable daily living & expansive entertaining options.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 MLS# 924351

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10989 Josh Green Ln #4, La Conner $650,000 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.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 964734

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15 Makah Wy, La Conner $321,500 Graceful landscaping surrounds this Fee Simple one level home.

Updated with granite counters, handsome maple cabinetry & beautiful Brazilian cherrywood floors. Living room features bay window with skylight. Kitchen is open to spacious family room & dining room. Master bedroom with adjoining office/work-out room. Outside relax on the private back deck. Enjoy Shelter Bay Community golf, swim, tennis, & marina. Moorage possible.

Effective year built 1999. Near the waterfront town of La Conner.

Jackie Stone 360.661.2247 MLS# 1129062

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NHN Ferry Terminal Rd, Anacortes $30,000 Potential ! Property has view potential of Guemes Channel, Ship Harbor Preserve, and north shore of Anacortes. Potential access on Ferry Terminal Road where close to 2 million people annually pass to and from the ferries to Sidney,BC and the San Juan Islands. Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt Bob Hyde 360.661.0756 & Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 1125771 2718 Geer Ln, Anacortes $155,000 Located at the near tip of Fidalgo Island and only moments from Anacortes’ beloved Washington park. 8,276 sqft lot with gorgeous view, nestled on a cozy cul-de-sac in “The Woods at Sunset Cove” and build ready with all utilities on the property.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1048918 6007 Pacific Ave, Anacortes $170,000 Breath taking views, located at the near tip of Fidalgo Island and only moments from Anacortes’ beloved Washington Park.

9,583 sqft lot is nestled in “The Woods at Sunset Cove” and build ready with all utilities on the property.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1048954

4095 San Juan Blvd, Anacortes $875,000 Panoramic views of the islands, straight and Olympic Mtns from this shy 1 acre estate nestled in the desirable neighborhood of “The Point” located in Anacortes. Tranquility abounds from every room as your gaze is drawn outward towards the sea. The home itself projects a comfortable elegance that can conform to either the formal or more casual depending upon your lifestyle. Spacious living areas, generous bdrms, and open living btwn kitchen and great rm. Outdoor living and wired for generator.

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 1128458

4604 Queen Ann Wy, Anacortes $670,000 Immaculate and spacious 5 bd 3 bth home in Skyline. Main level features beautiful hdwd floors, Master w/en suite, 2 additional bdrms, mudroom and full bth. Open living, dining and kitchen area with vaulted ceilings all take in the expansive view of the bay, islands and Olympic Mts. Daylight bsmnt has additional kitchen, great room, 2 extra bdrms, bonus room and storage galore. Separate entrance allows for possible MIL. Attached garage, off street parking, fenced yard, deck. Don’t miss out!

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 1122983

Seaview Wy, Anacortes $150,000 Build Your view dream home in desirable Seaview. Extra large lot is cleared and ready to build. Views of the San Juans and beyond. lot is part of Del Mar Community water & Association, which has boat moorage and access to 2 community beaches.

Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 604279 2719 Geer Ln, Anacortes $165,000 Gorgeous view! Located at the near tip of Fidalgo Island and only moments from Anacortes’ beloved Washington park. 6098 sqft lot is nestled on a cozy cul-de-sac in “The Woods at Sunset Cove” and build ready with all utilities on the property.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 1048916

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291

Bill Robillard 360-770-4707 Bob Hyde 360-661-0756 Buzz Ely 360-202-4626 Caroline Baumann 360-202-7327 Catherine Mers 360-982-6831 ChristineCleland-McGrath360-708-0267

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Cheryl Frazier Colleen Craig Colleen Sargent Cynthia Aanestad Debbie Macy Donna Cunningham

360-202-4789 360-770-9638 360-202-2155 360-610-0120 360-391-2422 770-335-7513

Gina Davis Jack Dixon Jackie Stone Jeannine Reinig Jessica Notaro John Prosser

360-708-7794 360-941-5000 360-661-2247 360-724-8555 360-202-1441 360-202-3891

Kathy Rogers Kristi Gabrielse Leigh Zwicker Linda Macy

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360-941-4400 360-420-3119 360-333-9975 360-708-8284

Margi Houghton Nate Scott Paul Weisz Rebecca Chamberlain

360-202-0041 360-708-2354 360-391-7281 360-421-5021

Rick Bennett Rob Skelton Sarah Jones

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Spacious Skyline Condo #1120806 • $269,000

Fantastic Views & Privacy #1129674 • $424,000

View Home w/MIL/Guest Unit #1084079 • $489,999

Enjoy this spacious 2bd, 2.5 bath condo in the desirable and quiet Skyline community. Ground level entry with carport, outside storage, private utility room and cozy wood burning fireplace. Just a short walk to Skyline amenities that include tennis court, clubhouse and marina.

Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt

Enjoy privacy and great views from this comfortable condo in Anacortes.

Everything you need is on the main level including the master suite, kitchen, living room and entry. Master bath provides adequate space with a walk-in tub, handrails and large closet. Downstairs offers 2 more bedrooms, living space, an office and full bath. Abundant storage throughout the home. Great 2 car garage space with back room for tools or storage. Fantastic views of Mount Baker and more.

Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt

3BR, 3BA View Home in the Beautiful Skyline Community! Sit back & relax and watch the boats and stunning northwest sunsets from this 2,454 sqft. home or take a walk toTug Boat Beach,Washington Park & the Skyline Marina.Beautiful decking with clear view glass railing. Low maintenance yard with sprinkler system and several fruit and nut trees.Vaulted ceilings, updated windows and trim.Two car garage. Mother-in-law unit or guest quarters with private entrance, full kitchen & bath, large BR. Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt

9+Ac Horse Lover’s Dream! #1111426 • $999,000

Rosario Ranch is a 9+ acre horse lover’s dream that offers 2 homes, 2 barns, heated pump house,walking trails,round pen and chicken coupe.Main barn includes an indoor arena,vet area, heated 3/4 bathroom and workshop, tack room, tack lockers, hot/cold washrack,and hay storage. Six 12x12 stalls each have 18x40ft gravel turnouts opening to large pasture.

Additional barn has two 12x12 stalls with sand turnouts and pasture. Property also includes large loafing shed with private pastures. Parks, beaches, Navy base nearby Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt

Prime Retail Space

#1009604 • $1,500

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.

5 level acres in Marblemount #1027132 • $139,900

5 level acres with well, septic & outbuildings in Marblemount. 1,774 sqft 2006 triple wide in need of extensive repairs. Property is sold as is, where is.

Cash or rehab loan only.

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Inventory Down, Demand Up, Sales Slow April home sales were cooler than expected, according to new report

H

ome-selling season started with a bang in 2017, but that quick pace has since cooled, according to a report out this month.

The RE/MAX National Housing Report, which draws on listing data from 53 metro areas, showed that April home sales dropped 4.1 percent below March’s sales and 4.5 percent below sales in April 2016.

To explain this change, the report’s authors point to two trends that have dogged the real estate market recently: tight inventory combined with high prices. April’s median sales price was $226,000, the highest price for any April and the 13th consecutive month of year-over-year price increased. The month’s supply of inventory dropped to 2.8 months, the first time in the report’s history that the supply dropped below 3 months. At the same time, overall inventory dropped 17.6 percent from April 2016.

“We may be seeing some frustration from buyers,” says Dave Liniger,

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RE/MAX CEO, chairman of the board and co-founder. “Inventory is tighter than ever, while strong demand keeps driving up home prices.

At the same time, many potential sellers may also be reluctant to list their homes because the tight inventory might impact them as buyers. Home buyers and sellers will need to work with experienced real estate agents to navigate this tough market.”

There were a few bright spots in the market, with ten metro areas seeing an increase in sales. Wilmington/Dover, Delaware increased 13.8 percent; Fargo increased 5.7 percent; Trenton, New Jersey increased 5.0 percent; Phoenix increased 4.3 percent; and Houston increased 2.3 percent.

Heading into the summer, high demand is expected to continue as long as job gains continue. Experts say that many metro areas will need to see a significant rise in new and existing inventory to meet this demand and cool down price growth.

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300 E. FUlTON, MOUNT VERNON

$295,000

This 99 year old Grand Dame is ready for you to add your special touch! Make her your forever home!

Mount Vernon Hill 2-story home with full basement offers the traditional covered front porch; separate entry; living room with French doors opening to formal dining room with beautiful built in hutch; separate den which could be fourth bedroom. Upstairs offers three bedrooms and second full bath. Unique craftsman woodwork adorns this beautiful home.

Wonderful views from all windows. Danya Wolf Lots of natural light! Park-like setting 360-708-8294 on .27 acre, a gardener’s delight!

Yard has fencing and a dog run. MLS #1122145

2221 E MEADOW blVD, MOUNT VERNON 98273 $289,000 Nicely maintained four bedroom, 2 1/2 bath two story home with all newer appliances included! Den/study could be fifth bedroom with addition of closet. Double garage; fenced patio area with gate leads to community park ($275.00 per year maintenance).

Owner is moving out of the area, so will sell furnishings, if you would like! Lots of parking!

Elevation certificate (post 1990) so flood insurance is minimal.

MLS #1116139 Danya Wolf

360-708-8294

18447 W liNcOlN sT, MOUNT VERNON

$199,000

1420 E bROAD sT, MOUNT VERNON

$2100/MO.

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Simply stunning! Completely remodeled, open floor plan, 3 Bed/1.5 Bath, ADA, all gas.

Close to hospital, shopping and bus. Available now! NO pets. Sandi Everett $53 application fee per adult 360-202-3706 (18+) applicant.

9073 FRUiTDAlE RD, sEDRO-WOOllEy 98284

$152,000

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dable 3B 3Bed/2Bath Affordable th home with convenient floor plan, er is separate master separ with walk-in closet.. Offers: Off Seller intends to review offers off upon receipt.

Carla Fischer MLS #1123576

Danya Wolf

3903 PUEblO HEiGHTs, MOUNT VERNON 98273

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$355,000

Beautifully Landscaped single level home in a highly desirable neighborhood. Relax and garden in your very private back yard. Enjoy your deck with great views, mature landscaping, several fruit trees, and Koi pond with waterfall.

Kitchen with granite counter top and custom cherry cabinets.

Cherry dining room table to stay. Family room features a beautiful Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma brick fireplace and 360-982-0010 360-421-0435 vaulted cedar ceiling. Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt. MLS #1127831

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1802 bAKERViEW cT, MOUNT VERNON

$122,000

community, close to brand new 20,000+ SF clubhouse, John Hunter dining and full fitness facilities. 360-202-3854 Complete plans for a beautiful home on this lot are negotiable. MLS #475295

2125 GUNN RD, MOUNT VERNON

$189,900

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This his 3 BR, 3/4 BA home on .225 acre acr features es park like setting with four apple trees (10 varieties), a cherry tree tr (4 kinds), 3 plus trees, 4 kinds inds of grapes, kiwi and herb garden den spade. spade Wonderful garden views! Ex Exterior is “wainscotting style”, pain painted above the clear cedar siding Danya Wolf below. Mostly oak flooring. Ceiling fan 360-708-8294 in living room and master bedroom. A lot of parking space! Easy access to I-5. Zoned R-1. MLS #1098214

$479,000

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

17714 KiNGFisHER cOVE lANE, biG lAKE

$898,900

Waterfront home with 75 ft of lake frontage with private dock! Custom Spanish Style home w/ sweeping staircase up to luxurious master suite. Kitchen with granite and sub-zero refrigerator; radiant heat; skylights; vaulted ceilings; surround sound; built in vac; rec room and bonus/storage room. Fantastic views from choice of 3 decks!

MLS #1007986

Yolanda Sakuma Carla Fischer

360-982-0010

Lots of upgrades to this classic Mount Vernon vintage home - new siding, remodeled kitchen and bath; newer decking; Craft wood stove nicely installed EaglEmont on hearth with metal shield to code.

Attractive, large lot in beautiful MLS #1121259 Eaglemont Golf Course

360-708-8294

1416 AlPiNE ViEW PlAcE, MOUNT VERNON

360-421-0435 360-982-0010

xxx DAisy lANE, lAKE sixTEEN, MOUNT VERNON

$750,000

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

Danya Wolf

Carla Fischer

360-708-8294 360-982-0010

20515 86 AVE sE, sNOHOMisH 98296

Yolanda Sakuma

360-421-0435

$479,950

Country style rambler with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Custom kitchen with eating space and island. Lots of upgrades and renovations. Fully fenced yard and tons of parking, including RV, make this a desirable home. Large deck to enjoy outdoor BBQ’s and summer fun with outside plumbed ‘hot water’. Park-like setting on big lot.

Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt MLS #1129169 Celia Miller 360-391-6065

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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