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OPEN HOUSE SAT. OCT 21ST 1-4PM Warner St, 1039, SeDro WooLLeY

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$265,000

Dir: From Township in Sedro Woolley head west on Warner St, home on the right.

Beautiful Home on nearly 1/2 acre. Completely remodeled. 3 bd, 1.75 bath, 1,202 SF. Lovely finished throughout. MLS #1206636

11th PLaCe, 1517, SeDro-WooLLeY

$299,500

Dir: South on Township, East on Fidalgo, South on 11th.

Custom Rambler. New Flooring, appliances, windows, siding, furnace, electrical. Updated Roof. Back yard for lots of fun. Great patio. Large garage with work space. Mountain views too. MLS #1193796

Call Laura, 441-5099

Mount Vernon

$359,900

Dir: East on HWY 20 onto Garrett Rd. Right on Peterson Rd. Left on Woollen Rd. Right onto Hamlin, house on right.

Established neighborhood west of freeway. 4 BR & 3 Baths. Patio w/ Fenced Backyard. Lg Master w/ Bath. All new carpet & paint. 2 car attached garage w/remote. MLS #1204863

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$350,000

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

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Great covered patio off kitchen. New metal roof and flow free gutters. Flat 3 acres. 30 x 36 shop. Power gate with remote. Pasture area mostly fenced in back. 4 Bedroom.

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Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

$385,000

eVerett

$198,500

Affordable Everett Condo. Near I-5, Boeing & Shopping.

2 BR, 1 ¾ Baths, 1,047 SF. Nicely Remodeled ground floor. $240 /mo dues include W/S/G. Includes sports court & storage unit. MLS #1178118

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

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Mount Vernon

$229,000

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Home on over 3/4 of an acre in the flats of West Mount Vernon. Bring your vision and tools to bring this 60’s rambler back to it’s former glory. Fireplace in living room.

2 car att. garage. Huge, flat yard, with room to build big shop.

MLS #1208435

Call Debbie, 708-8780

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$550,000

Awesome I-502 qualified property in terrific location. Many uses possible in the urban reserve commercial industrial zoned piece.

Just shy of 3 acres. A ton of potential including mini-storage.

Bring your plans! MLS #1192416

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Feature Home From cover: 13760 DONNELL RD, ANACORTES

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Windermere indermere real estate/anac estate/anacortes Properties 3018 commercial ave. anacortes, Wa 360.293.8008 www.anacortesrealestate.com

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Welcome to your secluded private retreat, bright and sunny with views that just won’t quit.

This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home was custom built by the owners to reflect their own island life style. The design maximizes the view from every angle, the effect is private and peaceful.

Generator in the pump house conveys. Custom furnishings and accessories are negotiable. Bonus room (office) is on the main floor plus the large loft space would make an extra special office retreat. Great bird watching.

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20 ACRES…East of Sedro Woolley with nice views of mountains to the South. Private access road runs along the South boundary of this property. Property was logged about 25 years ago. Water line is at street.

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Private drive & gated access near tulip fields & great birding hotspots. $150,000 #1121694 Kristen Tuttle Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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NICE RAMBLER…on 7.5 acres just outside of Sedro Woolley city limits. This well maintained 3 bdrm, 1.75 baths home has attached 2 car garage plus a detached 2 car garage w/storage area.

Beautiful mountain views too! $375,000 #1196501

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HISTORIC HOME…This beautifully restored 4 bdrm home is on shy 4 acres with very large remodeled/ re-structured barn. Over 3,800 SF of original charm from formal living w/gas frpl, butler’s pantry, loads of storage, & so much more! $899,000 #1083997

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GREAT LOCATION…cute 3 bdrm, 1.75 bath home with newer roof, vinyl windows, hardy plank siding and much more! Detached 24 x 30 shop behind home with alley access and wired for a 220. Come check it out! $239,900 #1162606 Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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4 bds, 3.5 baths, & over 3,000 SF of living space. Chef’s kitchen w/granite & stainless appliances. Cozy den, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, hardwoods, gas frpl, & sliders to deck. This townhouse has storage galore! COME SEE! $387,500 #1199516/#1199266 Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby Dana Holmes

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BIG LAKE VIEW…NW farmhouse renovated & modernized.

Home features 4 BDS, 1.75 BA, over 1,900 SF of living space, open floor plan, kitchen built for entertaining, ample storage, & a lovely wrap around porch to enjoy this beautiful piece of property on 3 acres! $479,000 #1164554

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Look Into the Future of Real Estate Real estate chiefs favor predictive technology over today’s portals and 3-D tours

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magine the shape of the housing and commercial property industries in the next five to 10 years.

There’s no telling. It’s the future, right?

Actually, a field known as predictive analysis contends that researchers can map out a sketch of what’s in the works. Predictive analysis uses sophisticated computer-based tools, such as data mining, to plot a path down the road.

Figuring things out going forward seems to excite top real estate executives, much more than the present “hot” technologies such as virtual reality tours and even artificial intelligence.

Those are findings of Imprev real estate marketing company, which released its report at the Inman Connect real estate technology conference this summer in San Francisco.

Bellvue, Washington-based Imprev interviewed top real estate executives as part of a “thought leadership survey.”

According to the company’s promotional advisor, “industry leaders anticipate big opportunities coming from newer technology like predictive analytics, big data and marketing automation over the next five years, but show lukewarm confidence in artificial intelligence, augmented realty and 3-D tours.”

“Real estate leaders looked into the future and became very pragmatic,” says Renwick Congdon, chief executive of Imprev and architect of the biannual study germinated in 2012.

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only in tech that can provide a hard ROI (return on investment), which means avoiding the latest fads,” he says. “They’re under more pressure to deliver results and need proven marketing infrastructure to make that happen.”

Based on the Imprev study, 65 percent of real estate executives surveyed say they’re more likely to invest in predictive analytics and marketing automation, which involves accessing ad pitches in seconds; and 64 percent would put money into big data – tracking trends through reams of quickly scanned information.

Conversely, less than a half of home and commercial chiefs are likely to invest in augmented reality – a technology that overlays a computergenerated image on a user’s real worldview to provide a composite outlook – and 46 percent in virtual reality 3-D tours.

Just three in 10 real estate bosses are likely to invest in artificial intelligence by 2022, the Imprev report notes. In what Imprev calls “perhaps the biggest” surprise, one in five survey takers listed real estate portals such as Zillow and realtor.com as one of their “most important real estate marketing channels and technologies” five years from now. Instead, the execs predict that mobile apps at 48 percent, social media at 45 percent and video at 44 percent will be more important.

Less focused are real estate leaders’ responses on the next big innovation in real estate marketing within five years. The most common answer, Imprev says, is “system

integration,” mentioned by 20 of participants followed by automation at 17 percent and a “centralized Multiple Listing Service” at 15 percent.

A number of the real estate moguls singled out Upstream, a project to put all housing information on one broadbased system. A Pennsylvania RE/MAX broker-owner explained “it puts the control of listing data in the brokerage/ brokers hands,” Imprev says. But others at the Inman conference contended it’s too ambitious, according to published accounts.

The study also found: Predictive analytics will be the top emerging technology for real estate brokerages by 2022, according to three in four executive. “Targeted marketing using predictive analytics is crucial,” says the chief executive of one of the largest real estate firms in the U.S. Big data will be big but “the need for integrated systems is cooling” real estate companies use now. A RE/MAX broker-owner from Central Florida says, “We need a system that allows for a significant improvement in aggregating data from multiple sources to allow us to work with it.”

Marketing automation proves most thrilling for agents and brokers. It gives them “fully automated marketing on a click,” a Keller Williams broker-owner from Pennsylvania says.

Don’t expect the industry to back widespread adoption of artificial

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intelligence, augmented reality or virtual reality by 2022. AI was ranked highest among the emerging technology that executives were “least likely” to invest in, Imprev says.

Executives want to measure the effectiveness of their marketing in the next five years. A Bay Area independent broker in California would like to be able to effectively measure agent use of marketing materials and consumer response.

Six in 10 executives see mass print advertising as the least important marketing channel in the next five years, but classified print ads are still popular. A real estate boss in Massachusetts says the biggest marketing challenge would be “leaving classified print advertising in our rural areas.”

Imprev conducted the Thought Leader study in June, polling nearly 200 real estate leaders who represent brokerages responsible for more than half of all U.S. residential real estate transactions last year and company sizes from 100 agents or fewer to more than 1,000 agents.

The company’s marketing platform, launched in 2001 and updated every three weeks, powers the promotional centers for brokerages and franchises representing more than 20 percent of agents in North America including RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Corcoran Group, NextHome and Realty World.

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23651 Cove Road, Sedro Woolley $52,900 Beautifully landscaped Recreational Lot located in Janicki Cove.

This lot boasts fruit trees, garden area, fire pit, 70 gal. pond, 8x12 storage shed, picnic/BBQ area & is partially fenced. It’s a great place to go unwind and relax. Janicki Cove is a gated community along the Skagit River with a private boat launch for residents. This is a must see!

Call Nikki Ganske, 941-8999 MLS# 1206724 210 W. Woodworth Street, Sedro Woolley $140,000 Great location in the heart of Sedro-Woolley’s central business district. Property is zoned commercial but being used as a residence with no permits. Buyer to verify any intended use with the city.

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319 S 10th Street, Mount Vernon $335,000 Incredible 4 bedroom 3 ½ bath in the sought after Mount Vernon hill. Built in 2006, this home features a lofted ceiling in the living room, gas f/p, considerable kitchen w/ dining room, built in oven/microwave, island gas cooktop, main floor master suite w/French doors to quaint deck.

Second story has a computer/study nook, 2 bedrooms w/full bath, ample master suite complete w/ 2 walk-in closets. No HOA dues, low yard maintenance, 2 blocks from the hospital, 2 minutes to I-5. Welcome home.

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308 N 30th Street, Mount Vernon $324,900 Super cute, super clean! Move-in ready 3 bed, 2 bath rambler on tree-lined street of newer homes. A deep, covered front porch welcomes guests. Sunny, spacious kitchen & gathering room open onto a large composite deck (plumbed for BBQ) & landscaped, fenced back yard. Kitchen has stainless appliances, including gas range. Breakfast bar. Gas fireplace in gathering room. Master suite w/walk-in closet, private bath. Two guest rooms w/additional full bath. Attached dbl garage. Cement board siding.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1206076

3507 Friday Creek Rd, Burlington $685,000 Over 5,000 SF, this home has 2 separate living areas. Main level home has a kitchen, dining room, 2 living areas & a lovely view of the pool & Friday Creek. 2 large bdrms each w/bathroom. Downstairs has a separate entry, kitchen, living room, dining room, 3 bdrms & 2 baths. Easy to care for radiant heated concrete flooring on both levels. Swimming pool w/ large patio overlooks Friday Creek.

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31027 Prevedell Road, Sedro Woolley $439,000 Stylishly renovated 3 bd, 1 3/4 bath rambler on 6+ acres in this quiet desirable neighborhood. Stunning mountain & forest views. Huge 12x34 ft deck overlooking a seasonal creek & 5 acres of your own private forest.

4 outdoor living spaces perfect for play areas or entertaining. Beautifully updated w/bamboo & ceramic tile flooring, 10 ft bkfst bar, granite countertops, recessed lighting & stack stone gas fireplace. Open floor plan w/private master suite. Established landscaping & level shop area.

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16577 Blodgett Road, Mount Vernon $480,000 So. MV solid, brick rambler being sold by original owner w/2.68 private acres w/paved driveway & easy I-5 access. Mid-Century modern w/slate entry, stone FP, den w/built-ins & solid birch cabinets. Outbuildings include 2 car carport, RV/garage/shop(1,130 SF), covered parking for 3 vehicles (1,200 SF) & shed w/2 horse stalls & tack room. Recent updates include interior paint, new carpets, & new engineered floors in kitchen/FR. Wrap around trex deck w/westerly views. Priced under new assessed value.

Call Karen Beckner, 840-9455 MLS# 1206174 9685 Green Road, Burlington $340,000 Great location close to town, yet has a country feel, on nearly an acre. Large home with 3 bdrms upstairs, plus an office downstairs that could be used as a 4th bdrm. 2 Wood stoves to keep you warm in the winter. Extra lg. garage w/shop space & forced air heat. Shop w/open doors would be great to store your tractor, cars, boat, or motorcycles. All fields surrounding this property are organically farmed plus the garden and yard on this property is organic and has apple, pear, and cherry trees.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1196119 1600 Alpine Crest Lp #B, Mount Vernon $349,900 Eaglemont Golf Community townhome style Condo! Expansive, bright, entertainment style w/soaring ceilings, lustrous hrdwd & white millwork. Main w/FP crowned w/white mantel & slider leading out to full length BBQ deck. Grand kitchen w/granite, stainless & furniture style cabinets offer tons of storage.

Spacious Master on Main w/4pc travertine bath. Upper level w/ bonus, 2bds & bath, & Huge Fully Finished bsmt, great for MIL, w/large BDRM, gorgeous Bath, fantastic living area, storage & patio area!

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY OCT 21 1-3 PM 1607 Avon Ave, Burlington $265,000 Delightful rambler on over-sized fully fenced lot close to town, schools, & park. With 4 bed, 1.5 bath, large living room, & wood floors, this home provides lots of space. Converted garage to extra large Master bedroom with walk-in closet. Save money w/ newer roof, windows, outside paint & more. Gas insert fireplace helps warm the house for efficiency and cost reduction. Large deck out back with a level yard and outbuilding for extra storage.

Come see this wonderful home in a quiet neighborhood.

Call Cory Kiehn, 441-1760 MLS# 1205075

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1315 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon $376,444 Excellent opportunity for home business! Encircled with the charisma of an era when days were unhurried, discover this lovingly renovated vintage Craftsman bungalow. A rare treasure offering an enchanting mix of modern flair & old-world allure w/original box pattern fir floors, crown molding, wainscoting, period doors & brass knobs. Open living; gracious kitchen w/ trey ceilings & tons of storage. Main Floor Bed & Bath, 3bdrms & bath up; huge bsmt, detached garage & effortless stroll to downtown.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS# 1144609

16708 Britt Rd, Mount Vernon $995,850 Beautiful, updated 3,130/SF home on 2.5 fertile Skagit Valley acres.

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

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 924351 7755 Cully Lane, Sedro Woolley $1,299,000 Premier NW Style Lodge home on 10 acres! Full renovation/expansion from its original design; transformed into this distinctive Custom Estate. Open living w/soaring river rock FP & floor to ceiling windows w/picturesque sunset views. Gourmet entertainment style kitchen w/ stainless, glistening granite. Expansive Master on Main w/FP & private deck. Lower level w/massive rec-room, Den, Full 2nd Kitchen w/wet bar & guest quarters. Full length deck, large patio area; Shop, Barn, Pond & fenced pasture.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS# 1160390

7800 Parker Road, Sedro Woolley $575,000 Private manicured park like Estate on 5 acres offering Over 3,300 SF 4 bedrooms, open floor plan, vaulted open beamed ceiling, spacious kitchen with eating bar. Two large master suites one has a lanai with views of the valley and the main floor master has 2 walk in closets & jetted tub.

A private office looks over the grounds, mother-in-law w/kitchen, 3/4 bath on separate septic. Full length deck for entertaining or relax in the hot tub.

Fenced pasture, barn, chicken coop, large shop, covered RV parking.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS# 1118836 7628 Russell Rd, Concrete $599,000 Totally remodeled home on nearly 22 acres with a 3,600 SF 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 29148 Outlook Lane, Sedro Woolley $599,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Gorgeous, 8,400 SF mansion w/great potential awaits your vision. Enjoy 360 degree views of the valley, river, mountains and sound.

Five bedrooms, four baths, five bonus rooms, plus enormous great room & a ballroom/gym/unfinished pool w/sauna. Ideal for a family estate or B&B retreat. Radiant heat, new septic. Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, skiing, the North Cascades National Park & Mount Baker area.

Inspection report available. Priced AS-IS. Call Tahlia Honea, 333-5815 MLS# 1098627 4918 Robinwood Lane, Bow $665,000 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, stainless appliances, 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 MLS# 1120386 Spencer Roozen, 708-0634

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OPEN HOUSE 10/21 12-3PM 18490 Redstone Wy, Mt Vernon $935,000 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

3714 W 6th Street, Anacortes $329,900 Lovely rambler ready for new memories to be made.

This home features 3 bedrooms, updated 1 1/2 baths, gas fireplace, brand new carpet and roof, 1 car garage and RV/boat parking all on a generous sized lot. Step outside to entertain your guests in your fully fenced backyard with large deck and raised beds. Fabulous location to the Anacortes Community Forest Lands, Cranberry Lake, town and schools. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 1185464

2714 Washington Blvd, Anacortes $550,000 Walk into this well designed home with great use of space, light and outdoor living. Main level includes master bdrm, office, living, kitchen and dining areas with a nice deck for outdoor entertaining that looks out over Washington Park. Lower level includes family rm, and 2 additional bdrms with full bath and a large storage room. Over sized 2 car garage with a great work shop. Wonderful neighborhood close to park, marina and the Skyline community.

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 1192749 14547 Gibralter Road, Anacortes $819,000 Spectacular water views of serene bays and Mt. Baker from this impeccably maintained, custom built home.

Private off street location, grand entry, formal and informal living areas, office plus a spacious master suite complete the main level. Upper level is perfect for guests with 2 bedrooms and bonus/rec rooms. The lower level is a complete full size MIL unit with 2nd kitchen, laundry and separate heat. Efficient home, low maintenance landscape, 3 car garage and nearby beach access.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1156335

8056 Summit Park Rd, Anacortes $550,000 A rare opportunity to own 10+ acres on beautiful Fidalgo Island. This home boasts wonderful northern views of Fidalgo Bay and the islands beyond. Features included: 3 bedrms, 2 baths, formal living and dining as well as an office and great room. Outdoor living can be enjoyed on either of 2 spacious decks or you can put on your hiking shoes as you explore the property or check on the animals. Detached two car garage, small barn, stables and arena onsite. Potential Card of 21 acre parcels above.

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 1142211 1327 1 Decatur Head Dr, Decatur Island $95,000 Dreaming of a waterfront cabin but didn’t think you could afford it? Membership available in this unique beachfront cooperative; sharing ownership of 1.5 miles of beautiful shoreline, 8 cabins, 45 acres of uplands, passenger ferry, dock, buoys, tennis court, truck and laundry facilities. Cabins sleep 4-10 and each is comfortably furnished for your special island adventure including wood-burning fireplace, BBQ, deck and fire pit. Only 30 min from Anacortes. Seller is licensed real estate agent.

Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1098797 4002 I Ave, Anacortes $350,000 Fabulous in town location for this charming 3 bedroom 1.75 bath home in Anacortes. Home has vaulted ceilings, country kitchen, fenced yard, attached two car garage and bonus room. Master features en suite and walk in closet. Popular floor plan. Convenient to schools and a wide variety of activities.

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 1147008 2011 Skyline Wy #TDO42, Anacortes $219,000 Skyline Marina secure moorage for 70 foot open condo slip 60 foot long with a 10 foot overhang x 28’ wide. Easy access to this slip. Bow in Starboard side tie.

Wide open approach for easy maneuvering. Secured gate access, electricity(30 amps) & water available at dock. Laundry, showers, boat lift, repair facility, store & gas dock in marina.

Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 904269 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. W/D hookup and new septic.

Community amenities incl: dock, airstrip, clubhouse and caretaker. DSL Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1114017

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1309 Mariners Place, Anacortes $270,000 The Reserve at Channel Landing, Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a property in this premier water’s edge neighborhood in Anacortes. This generous sized lot has panoramic views of the Guemes channel, the ferry and tanker traffic, summer sunsets and clear northern light! Ask your agent for information on the custom home designed just for this site (available to the new owner), or come with your own plans. This neighborhood was planned as a collection of custom designed homes.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 1199357 7314 Holiday Blvd, Guemes Island $80,000 This is a perfectly situated lot it slopes with a south easterly attitude towards the sun and is protected by the same slope from the north winds. Lightly treed full of beautiful ferns and substantial trees, you just can’t help but fall in love. This lot includes a water share ($17,000 value). Holiday Hideaway amenities including 3 community beaches and boat ramp.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 1083332 3715 W 10th St, Anacortes $280,000 Sunsets! Views of Guemes Channel and the magical San Juan Islands beyond! It’s all about the view....come build your dream home in the desirable Rock Ridge neighborhood of quality homes. A short walk or bike ride to the Anacortes Forestlands to enjoy the trail system and Cranberry Lake.

Close to the ferry and Washington Park. Easy access to town for shopping, dining and to enjoy the culture of the Old Town Anacortes downtown.

Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 1143446 13525 Mashie St, Anacortes $60,000 Similk Beach View lot in an established neighborhood.

Ready to build on with utilities in the street. Septic System is needed. Extra lot on hill behind comes with the property adding privacy with no one building behind you. Close to golf course and Similk Beach for crabbing, clamming or just enjoying the beach.

Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 1153590

COMMERCIAL 2326 11th St, Anacortes $1,500,000 Property includes three tax parcels: P31529, P31532 & P31536.

There are two tideland tracts along with 1,620 feet of railroad right of way for sale with this property. Property also includes the potential assignment of lease with the Department of Natural Resources of the Sabastian Stuart Cannery. Lease expires in 2017, but there is an option to extend for an additional 15 years.

John Prosser 360.202.3891 MLS# 879889

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Faster Payoff Question:

We’ve received an annual update from our lender with a lot of current mortgage information. The update shows our balance, mortgage rate, original loan amount and payoff date. It’s the last item that is terrifying – it says our mortgage will be repaid in 2044 – that’s 307 months from now. What can we do to pay off our mortgage in a lot less than 27 years?

Answer:

The odds are your loan will last much less than 27 years. According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2016 the typical home was sold after 10 years of ownership

while Freddie Mac says that in the first quarter the typical loan was refinanced after 7.6 years.

In your situation let’s assume you want to stay in the property as long as possible but that you also want to get rid of your mortgage payments sooner than later. Here are some approaches.

Look at a loan amortization statement – you can create your own with an online mortgage calculator. Each monthly payment consists of principal and interest, but in the early years of the mortgage most of the payment goes to interest. For a $150,000 mortgage at 4.25 percent and a term of 307 the monthly payment will be $802.22. The first payment will be divided with $271 for principal and $531 for interest.

One approach is to make an additional principal payment each month. If you pay $1,074 ($802 plus $271, rounded) a month the loan balance will be repaid in 193 months – a little more than 16 years. Throw in an extra $50 a month, pay $852, and the loan can be repaid in 276 months (23 years).

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Some suggest that you might benefit from a bi-weekly payment schedule. If you make a $401 payment every two weeks you will pay $10,426 a year to the mortgage company ($401 x 26). A much easier idea is to make 12 payments of $868.83 ($868.83 x 12 = $10,426). With most loans today you can make a larger monthly payment by simply writing a bigger check and checking on the payment form where it says “extra principal.”

Notice that there is no cost or “program” to make a basic additional payment for most mortgages. Your currently loan likely allows you to readily make such payments without any hassle or complications. In effect, regular prepayments can be seen as a kind of savings plan, one that means less debt each month.

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5510 Kingsway in Skyline neighborhood, Anacortes

$369,000

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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Keep these intangibles in mind as you look into a future home purchase The average homebuyer generally has a must-have checklist: a master bathroom; an open kitchen with no obnoxiously colored tile in the kitchen; plentiful outdoor space, perhaps.

Beyond these quantifiable items, though, there are aspects of choosing a home that take more time and effort to check out.

Follow these tips to make sure you find the perfect home for all your wants and needs.

Get an Agent The most important decision a first-time buyer makes is to choose an agent “who constantly works to meet your expectations,” says Mike Wolf, a San Diego-based real estate agent and author of “The First Time Homebuyer Book” (Dog Ear Publishing, 2010).

A good agent will outline the highlights and the lowlights of a property, never leaving out information that could make a purchaser think twice. Buying a new home is a big deal, so having good help along the journey is essential.

Follow Up with a Solid Foundation Wolf says to be mindful of four major attributes of a home that you may not immediately notice: the foundation, plumbing, electrical work and roof. Rely on professional home inspector to red flag potential problems.

“Don’t try to pretend like you know what you’re talking about because you read a few articles online,” Wolf says. “Let your real

estate agent get you linked to people who deal with these things every single day.”

Double-Check the Neighborhood The house may look good, but how is the ’hood? Even safe neighborhoods have fallbacks. Check out the neighborhood more than once and at different times of the day.

Be aware of the amount of street parking, which can indicate the level of commotion, and be on the lookout for future projects like building and construction that might intervene with your move.

Wolf says to make it a mission to meet the neighbors and ask them questions about the neighborhood.

“There are going to be people coming and going, parking their cars, walking their dogs,” he says. Get to know them, find out more about the area and the maintenance of the neighborhood. Is it clean? Is it safe? Are the rates good?

“That gets you the best, most honest answers,” he says.

Keep Amenities in Mind A quick, easily walkable trip to the supermarket is great, but remember that proximity comes with a price.

“The amount of amenities and the proximity of them to a specific house is highly correlated with price,” Wolf says. “You definitely get what you pay for in real estate. If living centrally is important to you, be prepared to pay a premium in order to do so.”

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15068 NooKaChampS Rd.

$585,000 1403 Alpine View DriVe, Mount Vernon

$695,000 The one you have been waiting for in Beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Community.Prideandworkmanshipinthisimmaculate3358sq.ft.4bed, 3 bath & 2half. Tile & hardwood fl, white shutters & blinds throughout.

Kitchen w/granites appl., 5 burner gas stove. Great room w/soaring book shelf&gasfireplace,wetbarw/fridgeandsink.Lgdining,spaciousmaster w/en suite Jacuzzi tub, lg walk-in shower, closet w/built-ins.

Spectacular setting on 12th Fairway, covered entertaining patio & 3 car garage. MLS# 1180546

This house is awesome! One of a kind home in our community with extensive custom features.This truly unique home reflects the pride and workmanship of a true craftsman. Features include: 14’ vaulted ceilings in living room, 10’ ceilings throughout, hardwood floors, granite counters, maple cabinets, stainless appliances, custom millwork, custom blinds within view windows on south side of home, fabulous p.a. system, fully landscaped, 20+ fruit trees, blueberries, grapes, roses, duck pond, fencing, shop.

MLS# 1140955

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

MLS# 1161590

2996 BaRREll SpRiNgS Rd., BoW

$565,000

360-421-0435

Turn key 27 AC parcel building permit in hand for a one story 2573 sq. ft.

3 bed/2.5 BA home. Well approved and currently in use. Outbuildings include: 320 sq. ft. with laundry rm, the other is 200 sq. ft. Great private parcel - 15 minute to B’Ham, 15 min to Mt. Vernon. Zoning 10 AC min. Power and meter to building site.

MLS# 1179486

360-1770-7596

$150,000

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

All utilities are stubbed to the lot. Yolanda Sakuma 360-421-0435 MLS# 1059504 odd moving tips that Really Work

Imaginevacationinginthisgorgeousspot,waking up to a cup of coffee and quiet moments looking out over the water below or the mountains in the background. This gated community offers year-round fishing (no permit needed), swimming pool, community beach, boating, hiking, other sports & activities, or just plain relaxing and enjoying nature to its fullest! Create Shirley Bertholf the vacation experience YOU desire, available 360-840-1863 when YOU want and need it! MLS# 1176116

You’ve got the basics — cardboard boxes, newspaper, and the phone number of a pizza place so you can feed the friends helping you move all your worldly goods. But do you have enough socks for the stemware?

1. Footwear, Meet Stemware About those socks and glasses . . . If you can double up and use some of your belongings to protect others, you cut down on space and moving supplies. Socks slipped around the wine glasses can help pad the delicate stems.

2. Plates on Plates Instead of painstakingly wrapping each dinner dish in newsprint or bubble wrap, or purchasing those prepackaged dish packs, buy one cheap bag of Styrofoam plates. Alternate stacking the real plates with the disposables and — voila! — Instant padding. Genius, right?

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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

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$45,000

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

15282 dEWEy CRESt laNE

$115,000

Buildable lot with power and water.

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

xxx daiSy laNE, laKE SixtEEN, moUNt VERNoN $925,000 One of a kind lakefront property in the Pacific Northwest with approximately 1,500 feet of water frontage on a pristine trout fishing lake.

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

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

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Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma

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

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