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Rambler w/ 3 BR’s, 1 BA, on shy .25 acre. Updated kitchen w/quartz counters, Stainless Steel appl., undermount sink, & rich laminate flooring.

Convenient Location. Fully fenced backyard Insulated 1 car garage.

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Very well maintained home on a roomy .27 acre lot. Fully remodeled kitchen with upscale touches. Garage was converted to a large bonus room. Gas heat.

Air conditioning. Extremely energy efficient. Huge Deck and patio. Plenty of paved parking. Outbuilding. Move in ready! MLS #1372305

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$459,900

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$489,000

Mount Vernon

$499,000

One level, newly renovated 2,620 sf home PLUS flexible 850 sf unit. Main home has 3 bd, 2.5 ba, fam room & 2 offices + a full 950 sf bsmt. Open floor plan has all new vinyl flooring, quartz countertops, carpeting, LED lighting, wood burning fireplace & gas furnace. Convenient Location. MLS #1362822

Desirable Hilltop Neighborhood. Shy 3200 sf, 5 BR, 3.5 Baths.

Updated kit, quartz counters, cherry floors. Private 1/3 acre lot.

Trex Deck-perfect for entertaining. Lg. attached gar & RV parking.

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$350,000

One of the last building sites on Big lake. Rare Southwest location.

Huge new dock for access to your home and water toys. Quiet end of the lake w/lots of wild life. Private. Own your own piece of paradise!

MLS #1365268

Call elizaBeth, 708-8800

One level home in desirable Montreaux 55 & better community. 3 bd/2 full baths, beautiful master suite & walk in shower. Spacious open floor plan, vaulted ceilings. Covered patio, huge garage, A/C, attractive maintained yard, great location near Eaglemont Golf course. MLS #1353887

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$649,000

Custom built 5 bd & 3 1/2 ba home. 2913 sq ft on .29 ac lot. Expansive west facing deck w/ unobstructed views of Big Lake. Huge finished downstairs w/ an extra kitchen & extra garage w/ separate access for possible M-I-L. Golf course nearby, close to Highway 9 for commuters. MLS #1375602

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Lg kitchen w/ walk-in pantry, opens to dining and living areas. Windows look to large flat backyard that borders community open space. Study & 3/4 bath on main level w/ master suite & junior suite/2nd master w/private bath upstairs.

Upgraded finishes - granite, wood flooring, fireplace, large deck & fully landscaped yard; community playground, HOA. MLS# 1295394 1827707

1 bed, 1.5 bath. Den with added storage. Spacious kitchens with solid quartz counter tops.

All appliances included, W&D with utility space, private patios, attached one plus car garage.

Living & dining room with lots of natural light. Beautifully appointed inside & out, adjacent to walking trails & the Highlands Community. Yard care included. Water/Sewer included. Small pets negotiable. No Smoking. $1,550.00 monthly rent plus deposit, additional requirements may apply.

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SOUTHWEST STYLE HOME… on 7 acres. Kitchen with granite, vaulted ceilings, 3BD/2.5 BA, attached 2 car garage, & 2,000 SF shop. Great views of surrounding mountains. $699,500 #1314242

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NEW LISTING…nice home on spacious corner lot PRIVATE & SERENE… chalet style home in Marblemount BUILDING LOT… paved access roadway, no building BURLINGTON...large building lot in convenient location. in Burlington! 2,851 SF, 4 BD/1.5 BA, country kitchen that features 3 BD/2 BA & sits on 4.95 acres. Great fixer/ restrictions, property is hooked up to electricity, PUD Sewer is stubbed in, water meter is in, survey & with lots of cabinets, hardwood floors throughout, rehab opportunity just waiting for you to restore original water, & has 3 BD septic system installed. $59,500 elevations are done. This could be your future home for formal dining, 3 fireplaces, rec room downstairs, fenced backyard, and 20 x 24 detached garage. COME SEE FOR charm. Timber value in land. $205,000 #1288316 #1349638 your business. $395,000 #1258084 YOURSELF THIS SUNDAY! $325,000 #1377402

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One level home on a large, fully fenced, lot with a 24’ X 24’ shop. Located in a great neighborhood, this home has recently been painted, and the bathroom recently updated. Large slider looks out to the private backyard. Beyond the yard is a field.

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3046 Old Hwy 99 North, Burlington $410,000 Country living on 1.27 acres. Property features fruit trees, garden space, private well & a spacious 3-bedroom, 2 bath home with a large 900+ square foot 2 car garage/shop. By appointment only.

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3612 F Ave, Anacortes $435,000 Traditional home in established neighborhood features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, light & bright formal living, dining with additional open informal living & kitchen. Right off the kitchen is a fully fenced back yard which boasts raised garden beds, fruit trees, fire pit area and private deck for entertaining. Next to the 2-car garage is another lovely raised garden area. Don’t miss your chance to live within proximity to the Community Forestlands, parks, town & schools in this affordable home.

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844 Panorama Ridge, Mount Vernon

$349,900

Charming 2 story home located in the Skagit Highlands neighborhood!

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1601 26th Circle, Anacortes $419,000 Lovely J Avenue Cottages - Superior quality meets effortless living in the heart of Anacortes. This beautiful south facing craftsman home offers abundant ambient light & custom woodwork thru out. Features include main level living, lrg master w/vanity/dressing area, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen w/granite countertops & cove lighting, tankless water heater, window treatments & dining area with walls of glass & built-ins. HOA fee includes all landscape & fireplace maint.

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638 Panorama Ridge, Mount Vernon $439,000 Need more room? This home not only has great square footage but a large bonus room upstairs. Office space downstairs, kitchen is nicely appointed with large bar and loads of counter space. Amazing views of the valley and Mt. Baker in the background. Easily maintained backyard complete with fire pit.

Large master with 5-piece en-suite bath.

Call Becky Elde, 360-770-9427 #1378325

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16713 McLean Road, Mount Vernon $469,000 Impeccably maintained, quality built rambler on .66 acre in the heart of Skagit farmland.

Beautifully appointed w/Travertine tile & hardwood floors, hot water radiant heat, remodeled baths Huge country kitchen w/tile counters, tons of storage, views to the back yard & farm fields. Spacious living room w/natural gas fpl. Informal living area (3rd bedroom) has wood-burning fpl & sits just off the breakfast area. Mature, professional landscaping w/sprinkler system, fruit trees, 2 storage sheds.

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Main floor has 2 add’l bedrooms (or office), plus 2 beds down. Rec room plumbed for wet bar. Central vac.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 360-708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 360-708-0634 #1378545

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Credit Worthiness Question:

I share a condominium with my daughter and (almost) college-age granddaughter. My daughter would like to refinance the property to get cash out.

She will use the cash to pay off debts and help with college-tuition bills. Because of rising property prices the loan-to-value ratio will be 65 percent to 75 percent. The problem is my daughter’s credit score is around 580. She has sufficient income to cover payments and an excellent repayment record with her mortgage lender. Can she refinance? Can she refinance if I co-sign? I have a credit score above 700 and receive Social Security and veteran’s disability.

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To make this work you need to overcome several hurdles. There is a risk in both your daughter’s position (low credit rating) and the potential for problems ahead (additional mortgage debt). At the

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2017 Annual Report the FHA used just 4 percent of its endorsements to insure borrowers with credit scores below 579.

Given this background several strategies stand out: First, speak with local lenders who offer FHA mortgages. Tell them your daughter will not refinance until her score is above 580. As a condition of the loan have the lender pay off some or all of her debts at closing to ensure they go away, thus making her debt-to-income ratio more attractive.

Second, your daughter must never rack-up debt again. Have her stop spending and start saving.

Otherwise, serious financial problems loom ahead.

Third you are a veteran with a service-connected disability. We are grateful for your service. Contact the VA and/or VA lenders and ask if there is a program applicable to your situation.

Fourth, everyone with a mortgage needs a will, living will and other documents as required in your jurisdiction.

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same time you have leverage in the marketplace.

Your daughter has a large amount of untapped equity plus the willingness of a nice parent to co-sign the mortgage. If she can refinance, she can convert highcost credit debt to lower cost mortgage debt.

First, check your credit. Your daughter can get a free credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com, a federally authorized site. If you might co-sign, get yours, too. Is there anything incorrect or out-of-date?

If there is, contact the reporting agency. Removing outdated or incorrect items can result in higher scores.

Second, where does your daughter’s credit score—and yours—stand? Sites such as CreditKarma.com, WalletHub or Discover.com provide free credit scores. Beware of offers of “free” credit scores but only if you buy another service or requires your credit card number. Remember, online credit scores may differ from those used by mortgage lenders. They can, however, give you an idea of your credit profile.

Third, your daughter needs to improve her credit standing. It will take months to show results. Can she pay off any current debts? Can you help her make larger payments or pay off a debt? You both need to sit down, see what she owes and what the required minimum payments are.

The FHA will insure loans for borrowers with credit scores as low as 500 but this is not common. In its

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f drowsiness sets in reading this story, chances are you live in a house not an apartment home.

That’s an oversimplification, and there are other reasons for dozing off mid-sentence such as tedious writing. But according to San Francisco-based online rental tracker Apartment List, renters grab 14 extra minutes of sleep per night on average or 84 hours a year than householders due to the volume of chores that homeowners tackle compared with tenants who rely on their landlords. Put another way, tenants are racking up an extra week of sleep—based on 12 hour nights—compared with homeowners.

“Time is our most valuable resource, and how we spend our hours adds up to how we spend our lives,” says Chris Salviati, housing economist for Apartment List. “Homeowners,” he says, “bear a greater responsibility for maintaining their homes.”

In its findings, Apartment List catalogued the difference in how homeowners and renters spend a typical day including: Tenants spend an average of 23 fewer minutes per day on household activities, including yard work, housework and maintenance. That amounts to three and a half additional 40-hour workweeks that homeowners tally keeping up their homes.

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minutes per day on relaxing and leisure and an extra five minutes on socializing and entertainment.

Renters spend an average 25 fewer minutes per day at home compared with property owners.

Apartment List describes itself as the fastest-growing online apartment rental marketplace reaching over 150 million users in 40-plus cities, it says. Go to www. apartmentlist.com.

Meanwhile, snoozing estimates caught the interest of Sleepopolis, an online blog that offers independent reviews on bedding mattresses.

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the survey’s results, she was not at all surprised,” Riccio wrote.

“That makes total sense. When someone buys a home instead of renting it, they become the owner — and the owner has much more BUILDABLE LOT FOR SALE responsibility. They’re worried Buildable Lot for Sale by about the roof leaking, their taxes, Owner. 2715 H Avenue, tenants who don’t pay, the lawn, Anacortes, WA. Sewer / Water and Sidewalks in. the list goes on and on.”

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Riccio notes that renters spend Call or Textan annual average of 141 hours 360-770-1058 less on home maintenance, 50 hours less on lawn care, 30 hours less on repairs and 19 hours less on cleaning than homeowners, according to the survey results. “As Federer pointed out many renters S: 1.5625 in sleep easy knowing if something breaks or needs tending to, their landlords will handle it.”

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She cited an unnamed “recent think once we finish painting and $372,500 360-630-0294 survey” showing the average repairs,’ she explained, ‘we should renter gets nearly eight and a half be good to go.’” hours of shut eye a night, while The couple believes that the buyers get about 85 percent less. amount of sleep isn’t as signifi.com Noting that she was “intrigued cant as finding the right balance with this bedtime imbalance,” Ric- of shut eye, Riccio notes. “‘We F O10 O -TJanuary E C O29, N 2018 E & BELDING cio got in touch with New York City don’t expect it to always be this AN FRANCISCO CLIENTSEARCH APPROVAL: VISITS RE-WEEKLY.COM TO EASILY realtor Cathy Federer and two new way,’ said Maikels, ‘and once FOR LOCAL REAL ESTATE LISTINGS! FILE JOB P0964_SMOKEY_2.0625X2_V1.INDD IMAGE NOTES homeowners. we’re settled in, I’m sure our sleep# BEAR-PRINT-P0964 NAME Easy to use tools & the most up-to-date IMAGE information forREINHARD finding local real estate “When I told Federer about schedules will go back to normal.’”

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1618 UNISON PLACE, MOUNT VERNON $834,000 Classic large home on the 12th Fairway Golf EAGLEMONT Course in beautiful Eaglemont. 3 stories with plenty of room. New carpeting and all new stainless steel appliances and granite counters.

Gracious entertaining with living room, formal dining & kitchen w/great room & atrium.

Curved staircase to Lg. Master & walk-in Closet & 5 piece bath & 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Downtairs with spacious family room, wet bar, pool table, sauna, 2 bedroom & 2 bath, fireplace, ready for your guest, 3 car garage Elva Hunter & tile roof! MLS# 1234575 360-202-3086

1403 ALPINE VIEW DRIVE, MOUNT VERNON EAGLEMONT

SPECTACULAR SETTING ON THE 12TH FAIRWAy

$665,000

Country Manor Home in Beautiful Eaglemont!

Pride & workmanship in this immaculate 3358 sq. ft.

4 bed, 3 bath & 2 half. Tile & hardwood fl. shutters & blinds. Kitchen w/granites, 5 burner gas. Freshly Painted Kitchen & Bath, formal & casual dining. Great room w/soaring book shelf & gas fireplace. Blinds w/auto push button control, wet bar w/fridge,.

Den/office. Master w/en suite Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower!

New Furnace in 2018 Spectacular setting on 12th Fairway, entertaining patio Elva Hunter John Hunter 360-202-3086 360-202-3854 & 3 car garage.

44935 KAyAK TRAIL, CONCRETE

$27,950

LAkE TyEE

Looking for a fun, relaxing place to GET AWAY?This lot, within walking distance of lake, pools etc, is ALWAYS ready for YOU. Offers slab/patio, storage, utilities. Arrive when you want, stay as long as you want, and leave when you feel like it.

Gated community offers year-round fishing (no permit needed), swimming pools, community beach, boating, hiking, other sports & activities, or just plain relaxing and enjoying nature to its fullest. Create the vacation experience YOU Shirley Bertholf 360-840-1863 desire EVERY TIME! MLS#1297435

7358 SKAGIT VIEW DR, CONCRETE $79,900

18489 ANDIS RD., BURLINGTON

OPEN HOUSE 10/27 12PM-3PM

1210 N. 14Th ST., MOUNT VERNON

$400,000

17038 PARK AVE., MOUNT VERNON

$298,000

Beautifully updated home with great location.

Mature landscaping provides privacy for this large lot. Brand new wrap around deck and remodeled kitchen with granite counters and new appliances. Fantastic master bath. New roof & new insulation in 2016. Wet bar downstairs could easily be converted to a full kitchen for a MIL. Second W/D hookup upstairs. Den could become a 5th bedroom.

Oversized 2 car garage for lots of storage. Really well maintained.

Carla Fischer MLS# 1365312 360-982-0010

Ready to build level lot with 3 bedroom septic in place. Power and water on property. Trees provide privacy. Gated boat launch, community beach access, tennis courts, large gazebo and community park.

Carla Fischer Suzanne Jenkins 360-982-0010 360-941-2983 MLS# 1363180

Homebuyer Education Seminar Valuable information for Home buyers: • Loan programs available • Buying with Zero Down • Credit and Budgeting • Down payment assistance DATE: Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 WHEN: 10:00 to 4:00p.m.

WHERE: Skagit PUD, Aqua Room, 1415 Freeway Drive There will be light snacks provided; a half hour break is scheduled, please bring a sack lunch

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 10/27 • 11AM-2PM Skagit’s Best 2018

Voted Skagit’s Best Real Estate Office 2018

Marlene McCalib Realtor® Skagit Tradition Realty, LLC (360) 202-2484 Marlene@str-homes.com

Offered in co-operation with WSHFC for more information visit : www.WSHFC.gov Please Pre-register by contacting either Marlene or Rich

Rich Hallman

Senior Loan Specialist HomeStreet Bank (425) 319-1027 NMLS ID# 107753 Rich.Hallman@homestreet.com

$419,500 Beautiful Burlington home, with large shop, outbuilding, greenhouse, fruit trees, large yard to play in. Home is in immaculate shape inside and out.

Excellent location with low traffic, lots of parking on paved driveway. Inside of home boasts dining room, big living room & hardwood floors and carpeting. Shop is spacious 26x34 and Brett Tacker heated! MLS# 1350208 360-840-7931

Large Shop plus two car garage! Tinkerer’s Dream!

Beautiful park-like setting with two ponds - Koi and Goldfish - and a waterfall! Easy access to I-5 in South Mount Vernon. Pride of ownership 3 bed/ 2 full bath. Spacious master with walk-in closet and 4 piece en-suite with soaking tub. Master on opposite side of home for added privacy. Kitchen offers island and glass front cabinets. Fully fenced yard. Living room with vaulted ceiling.

Front and back decks including two covered front Danya Wolf Danya Telidetzki decks.

360-708-8294

360-708-8452

fOR vOTing Skagit tradition realty BEST REal ESTaTE OfficE!

It is required that all parties intending to be on the home loan, attend the seminar. Certificates of completion ompletion will be issued and are valid for two years. This certificate is a requirement for do or down payment assistance programs.

360.424.0300

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

www.skagittraditionrealty.com 1812972

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