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*HILLTOP BEAUTY ON LARGE ‘HALF ACRE” FENCED LOT, GAZEBO, GREENHOUSE & MORE! *5 BEDROOMS W/POSSIBLE “IN LAW” SUITE DOWN, LOVELY MASTER SUITE ON MAIN LEVEL *ATTACHED 2+ CAR GARAGE + LG. 4 CAR (TANDEM) DETACHED GARAGE W/HIGH DOOR!

*GORGEOUS 1999 ‘REDMAN” W/QUALITY UPGRADES, “SHY” 1800 SQ. FT.! *3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, OPEN PLAN W/FAMILY ROOM, GAS HEAT A/C & MORE! *TOP 5 PARKS IN WASHINGTON STATE, GATED PRIVACY, LG. CLUBHOUSE W/POOL

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PEND BAY MEADOWS BEAUTY…Sitting on over an acre, this gorgeous home boasts 4 beds, 2.5 baths, large open kitchen, two fireplaces, bonus room, formal living room, 3 car garage with built ins, security system, & so much more!!! $650,000 #1183882

BURLINGTON RAMBLER... Living room with a wood burning insert, huge family room, updated vinyl windows, oversized garage with woodworking shop, new roof, and all on a huge, private 1/2-acre lot. $299,900 #1202936

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP…This home near the Country Club has fabulous valley views, vaulted ceiling, beautiful hardwood floors, kitchen, huge downstairs bonus room, 2 decks, 2 fireplaces, & tons of storage space! $499,900 #1195209

TULIP TOWN…Wonderful 30 acres available!!!Two residences,many outbuildings, all systems and equipment for planting, harvesting, and shipping are included in this sale. A turn key operation from the Spring Tulip Festival. $1,950,000 #1212550/1212358

NICELY UPDATED…3 bds, 1.75 bath Rambler in a park like setting surrounded by huge evergreen trees. Great kitchen, newer laminate flooring, detached workshop building, 3 stall carport all on 2 large lots! $339,500 #1194732

SAMISH RIVER PARK…Remodeled 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath home with new Pergo flooring throughout. Nice backyard with great deck for entertaining and view of the Samish River. Plenty of room for RV or toys. Don’t miss out! $299,900 #1169423

BIG HOME, BIG LOT…3bd, 2.25 bath, large living room, dining, & kitchen with eating area! Two fireplaces, two car garage, located in Sedro Woolley on just over a ½ acre lot. Home is ready for the perfect owner to give it some TLC. $299,900 #1215066

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Buy Old or Buy New? New homes elevating in popularity but come with a price versus existing properties

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ll things considered, the price of a new consumer product tends to outdo the cost of a used one. A 2018 vehicle, even with rebates, likely will be more expensive than a 2017 edition, even if the model hasn’t changed significantly. Just-released video games go for twice or three times the rate of an older disk – classic or no classic.

There are exceptions. Vintage wine is said to improve with age and fetches vastly higher prices over time. Houses, too, can fall into that category.

Unlike many consumer goods, houses more regularly appreciate in value – in other words, be worth more in the future then when they’re purchased. Historic factors can play a role: a home that’s 24 years or even 24 days older than a brand-new dwelling may not be worth a premium, but a residence that’s 240 years older could be valued quite a bit higher because of its longevity and even attachments to historic events and characters.

Also homes, whether or not they’re collectors’ items, offer the added perk of a place to live. By comparison, antique cars are rarely the chief mode of transportation, or “daily driver.”

In the current housing market, however, none of these factors matter overall, based on a recent report. New homes on average almost always sell at a premium over similarly sized or styled older properties.

“If you’re looking for a newly constructed home, you may be experiencing some sticker shock. New homes are desirable for many reasons – the latest amenities, less maintenance – but it can still be difficult to tell whether it’s worth the price premium,” Trulia says.

The new-home premium phenomenon has been around for at least a few years.

In December 2014, Lawrence Yun,

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chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, determined that “newly constructed homes are carrying a hefty premium over existing homes. The gap, which historically had been 15 to 20 percent, has in recent years widened to 30 to 40 percent. “That suggests either existing home prices are much cheaper in relation to the newly built homes and/ or that there is just not enough new homes being produced,” he said.

Today the price gap in new and old homes tends to be more location-based or involves the size of the lot or home square footage, Trulia says.

Just-completed houses run in some cities from a few percentage points higher in price than existing properties to more than three times the pre-owned figure, the company notes in findings released at the end of October. The price premium nationwide averages 28 percent, with “roughly half tied to a home’s features,” the online residential real estate site notes.

Trulia’s calculations find that Detroit “leads the nation with the largest difference in price between newly built homes and older homes.” Buyers pay 222 percent, or 3.2 times, higher for a new home than an existing one.

Bridgeport, Connecticut; Philadelphia; and San Francisco are next in order on the list.

By contrast, metro areas in the West and South post “among the lowest price bumps on new homes.” Charleston, with a 6 percent spread; Tacoma, Washington, at 10 percent; and Portland, Oregon, up 14 percent present the lowest new-home premiums compared

with older housing stock, Trulia says.

“The trade off? Less land,” the company points out, noting that lot sizes are 30 percent or so smaller on average in the three cities. Trulia also cited Oakland, which has a price differential at 14 percent that’s more than double Charleston’s but also “a relatively small 3 percent decrease in lot size in new units, with a generous 51 percent increase in square footage.”

According to the online site, new construction is steadily recovering from post-recession lows in the late 2000s and early 2010s. It’s up 14.1 percent year over year. The widest gap in new homes versus older properties tends to be in the Rust Belt, with Toledo and Dayton, Ohio; Pittsburgh; and Milwaukee in the top 10.

Factoring out prices, both new construction and older homes showcase offer pros and cons, says Lindsay Listanski, senior manager of media engagement for Coldwell Banker Real Estate, on the company’s Blue Matter blog earlier this year.

New construction home advantages include: During construction, buyers can add much desired extras. “A garden tub is an expensive modification in existing homes; not possible in some older homes,” she says.

Low-maintenance exteriors such as

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vinyl-wrapped windows. “You are free to spend your off hours golfing, traveling or enjoying your home with a backyard cookout.”

Highly efficient systems such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning; windows and appliances that lower power bills.

Drawbacks include that new homes builders typically “stay firm on price,” may wind up paying less than they originally paid for the home when they sell; may have smaller than usual sized lots and lack mature landscaping; and noisy and dusty construction can go on nearby as the developer completes the subdivision.

Older homes offer pros such as: • Spacious yards for children and pets.

•C osts are typically 20 percent less per square foot than new construction in the same area.

•R esidences tend to have more character. “Part of the joy of owning them is you can upgrade them and fix them up to your own preferences.”

Cons of buying an older home include becoming “large money pits” for buyers who aren’t particularly handy at home; less energy-efficient than new homes; smaller rooms that can’t be enlarged; and generally requiring ongoing maintenance that can become costly repairs if neglected, Listanski says.

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. 18TH & SUN. 19TH 1-3 PM 914 Nelson Street, Sedro Woolley $195,000 This 1940, quaint, cottage-style home sits in the heart of Sedro-Woolley on a large duplex lot. Many updates such as: roof, permitted electrical, exterior & interior paint, free standing gas heater, dual pane windows, insulation, new carpet & more. Kitchen has a vintage feel, complete with cute breakfast nook. Bedroom has exterior single french door which leads to patio & back yard. Built-in dresser storage areas are reminiscent of the time period. Fireplace adds warmth to an already cozy home.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1189717 201 N 30th St, Mount Vernon $329,000 Skagit Orchards, 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath home on nice sized lot with cedar fenced backyard. This home is great for entertaining, spacious kitchen, upstairs bonus room is very large as is the oversized two car garage. This home is close to shopping, the medical community and has easy I-5 access. Fantastic location, in quiet cul-de-sac, don’t let this one pass you by.

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997 Chestnut Loop, Mount Vernon $532,000 Spectacular 3 bdrm plus Den residence in the Premier 55+ community of Montreaux; providing majestic Mt. Baker & Cultus Mtn views! Expansive open design with No Steps throughout main. Spacious living & dining; grand kitchen w/granite, oversized breakfast bar & an amazing amount of storage. Main Level Master w/4pc bath, custom vanity & walk-in that will amaze! Upper level offers bonus room, skylights, guest beds & full bath. Enjoy AC, covered back patio +oversized deep garage & maintained yards.

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15164 Deschutes Court, Mount Vernon $619,950 Beautiful 3,100 SF Craftsman home being built in the most picturesque setting w/ framed view of Big Rock & 68 ac common area. 2 well appointed master suites plus den on main level, 3rd bed & bonus rm up (could be used as a 4th bed). Attached 3 car garage, huge crawl/ storage, 2 decks, on a near 1 acre lot in the desirable Creekside Meadows community of 15 custom homes. Home slated for completion early Spring 2018. Please use caution when touring during construction. Sedro Woolley School District.

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4315 Kiowa Drive, Mount Vernon $439,500 HAVE IT ALL: 4 bdrm, 3,665 SF home on .37 acre lot.

New carpet, paint, & refinished white oak floors. New flooring being installed in kitchen & utility rms. Main floor: Great room, gas rock fireplace, dining, kitchen island, Jenn-Aire range, den/office w/closet, bdrm w/bath & large walk-in closet. Master suite: Vaulted ceiling, 6 piece bath w/jetted tub, large walk-in closet, an extra room for hobbies/storage & private view deck.

New carpet in finished daylight basement w/room for additional family needs. Upper & lower refinished deck. View Mt. Baker.

Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 MLS# 1202682 306 Longtime Lane, Sedro Woolley $450,000 Gorgeous mountain views from this home on the hill. Gourmet kitchen with easy access to dining room & living room. Large master suite with sauna & champagne soaking tub. Apartment upstairs is 929 sqft with washer & dryer, perfect for extra guests. Nice artistic drywall on the main level.

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17302 Britt Rd, Mount Vernon $1,100,000 Opportunity is knocking! Fantastic, 10.88 ac, fully fenced working farm featuring lrg 3,689 SF farm house, recently updated, new paint, barns total approx. 5,700 SF have loft storage, built in shelving & provide plenty of space for hay, feed, equipment & your critters, currently used for horses, Alpacas, Llamas & more. Well on site is working, workshop also on property for treatment of lrg animals. Too many features to list, this is a MUST see, many business/hobby options here.

Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 MLS# 1179028 13240 Buchanan Lane, Mount Vernon $1,200,000 Two homes + SHOP! Private 5.56 view acres w/space for everything. Main home has 4,225 SF w/3beds, 2.5baths, plus 2offices, & huge bonus rm over 3-car garage. Gourmet kitchen w/ HW floors, 2 pantries, big breakfast bar, granite, dbl oven. Great rm, wet bar, patio. Spacious master retreat w/2 w-i-c, Italian tile bath, 2nd laundry, balcony. Second 970sf house w/own address, attch’d garage, 2beds, 1.75baths, vaulted living, covered patio.

Outbldgs + 2200/sf SHOP w/3 overhead doors, ‘club house’ above.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1172234

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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 12812 East Lake Dr, SW $203,000 One of a kind. Approx. 250 ft. of waterfront on Clear Lake with a view to the west. Breath taking sunsets, boating, fishing, and much more! Over 2 acres with marketable timber.

Call George Bellos, 708-9762 MLS# 1122155 16425 Tree Frog Lane, Bow $250,000 View amazing iridescent sunsets, Samish Bay, Padilla Bay, Islands, & picturesque farmlands from this 1+ acre Bow Hill lot. Minutes to Burlington/Mount Vernon or Fairhaven/Bellingham. Enjoy gourmet restaurants, hiking/biking trails, seafood farm & State Park. Includes drilled well, approved septic design & approved building permit which may be revised to fit ones building needs. Buyer to verify.

Call Warren Bingham, 770-2421 MLS# 1106524 20485 Daisy Lane, Conway $450,000 Shy 5 acre parcel at the top of Hermway Heights in Conway!

This is the former property of the original developer and has an existing home of no value, but includes existing utilities, a very useable barn and shop, an established home site, and a beautiful timbered woodland area. Sited at the top of the development the property features expansive views of Skagit farmlands and beyond to the Sound and San Juan Islands. A perfect future estate property! Existing home is hazardous - do not enter.

Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 MLS# 1187206

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313 Longtime Lane, Sedro Woolley $624,900 Quality Living: 4,299 SF, 18’ ceilings, chef’s kitchen with 3 ovens, 2 dishwashers, instant hot water, maple cabinets.

Media Room w/Bose surround sound system, dishwasher, sink & bathroom. Main floor master & den both have fireplaces & 2 walk-in closets, 2 bedrooms up w/Jack & Jill bathroom. Downstairs: bedroom, family room & craft room that could be 5th bedroom. Garage is 24’ deep, parking for recreational vehicles, all interior walls & floors are insulated and exterior was painted in 2016.

Call Deborah McNeal, 707-8073 MLS# 1198533 $799,995 18258 Peregrine Lane, Mount Vernon Stunning Cascade Ridge home w/solar, this beautiful Soto McNett-design embraces outdoor living & west-facing views from every room. Custom millwork in cherry, walnut, & maple lends warmth to living areas. Floor plan is the perfect marriage of open concept & entertaining spaces. Spacious gourmet kitchen opens to comfortable informal living areas, steps to more formal dining & living rms. True master retreat occupies top floor & includes 2 walk-in-closets. Thoughtful design w/tons of storage.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1179791

Lot 26 Cain Lake Road, Sedro Woolley $110,000 Beautiful no bank waterfront lot on Cain Lake. Enjoy the quiet serene setting on the sunny-side of the lake. Great Trout and bass fishing, launch from the community boat launch as 1/132 interest is included with sale or from this private lot. Nicely landscaped, ready for your RV’s or potential building site. Only minutes from I-5. this property has been family owned since 1946.

Call Linda Eastman 202-4075 MLS# 1217275 23315 Pringle St, Mount Vernon $115,000 1+ acre building lot ready to go with your personal septic design. PUD water & power are at the street, County has issued and recorded a wetland release allowing the availability to choose your building site on this lot with in the setbacks.

Recorded Lot certification, soil logs and survey. Country living yet close to amenities. Private road maintenance agreement.

Call Linda Eastman 202-4075 MLS# 1184872 18399 Majestic Ridge Ln, MV $150,000 Fantastic views of Big Lake on this acre plus parcel. Easy to build on as it has a paved street to the property line, water, sewer, & electricity in the street. CC&R’s require at least 2,000 SF home be built on this lot.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 921182 24464 Old Day Creek Road, Sedro Woolley $159,000 Awesome westerly view property with PUD water at the street. Come enjoy sunset over Clear Lake. Some marketable timber on property. Creek runs on part of the property.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 966940

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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.

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OPEN HOUSE SUN. 11/19 12-3PM 14455 Gibralter Rd, Anacortes $650,000 Private retreat, majestic views. This home has been meticulously updated with new flooring, appliances (w/extended warranties) electrical, stoves (wood & gas), decks and landscaping & more. The master suite features private deck, walk-in closet & has additional space for office, exercise room and or nursery. Main floor is open and modern and also has a large garden room while the daylight basement has 3 additional bdrms and great room. Great living space indoors & out. Easy access to town & I-5.

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS# 1216310

13760 Donnell Rd, Anacortes $680,000 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.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 1135254 5201 Sterling Dr, Anacortes $600,000 A very nice modern view home in Skyline. 180 degree views of the sound, marina, Olympics and islands. One level living with large daylight basement and private back yard.

Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS# 1162642 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

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 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 7564 West Shore Dr, Anacortes $479,000 3+ BD/2.5 BA, over 3500 sq ft of living and working space in this unique Guemes Island home ½ mile from the beach. Spacious 2 story floor plan that boasts potential for extended living with separate exterior entrances.

Bonus rooms throughout. 4 stall barn; fenced for horses.

Garden w/mature landscaping. Circular driveway; privacy of natural conifers and alders; ponds. Enjoy island life with the convenience of a quick 5 minute ferry ride from Anacortes, only 90 minutes from Seattle.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1111582

LAND 5 Lot Rock Ridge Pkwy, Anacortes $389,000 Welcome to The Summit at Rock Ridge on coveted Fidalgo Island. Like an island above the island, Rock Ridge offers unsurpassed views of the legendary San Juans in a community of premier Strandberg homes.

Capture the beauty of painters light on the water and relax in the refreshing ocean breezes. Minutes from town and the pristine, lush forestlands. These building lots are one-of-a kind, perched at the highest buildable point in Anacortes.

Colleen Criag 360.770.9638 MLS# 1129818

2417 Oregon Ave, Anacortes $250,000 Spectacular sunsets and broad west/northwesterly views from this Rock Ridge lot. Enjoy the privacy this lot affords on the dead end street bordered by Anacortes Community Forestlands. This beautiful lot has all utilities available.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 959835 7001 Salmon Beach Rd, Anacortes $325,000 Beautiful 1/2 acre lot with access to waterfront.

Electricity on the property, water in street and needs a septic system. Bunk house on property that needs work but a great spot to start your dream home. Being sold AS IS. Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 1173722 4219 Cedarcrest Ln, Anacortes $750,000 Spectacular, panoramic, western views of the Olympic Mtns, San Juan Islands & Burrows Bay from this 10 acres gated property. An unbelievable opportunity awaits to create your ultimate retreat. Underground utilities at the lot for water & power. Del Mar private beach access & day use privileges of the community dock included. This area is zoned for 10-acre minimum parcels creating a serene natural setting with rocky knolls, natural meadows & conifers. 90 min. to Seattle and 45 min to Bellingham.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 770482 12830 Summit Trail Ln, Anacortes $175,000 Stunning views of Mt. Baker, Padilla Bay and the Cascade Mountains from this one acre property. Soil tests available and water and power at the lot. Only a five minute drive to downtown Anacortes.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1022784 4 XXX Centerview Dr, Decatur Island $59,500 Lovely lot with large fir trees and a very pretty view to the bay beyond. Ready to build with utilities at lot line and site cleared and level. A great location for pilots with easy access to tie down area on the private Decatur Shores airstrip. Boaters will enjoy the deepwater dock and the great fishing and crabbing in the local area. A 10 acre waterfront park offers picnic area and direct beach access for kayaking and exploring.

DSL, daily mail and great water taxi options available.

Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 1176737 5913 Pacific Ave, Anacortes $165,000 Breath taking views, located at the near tip of Fidalgo Island and only moments from Anacortes’ beloved Washington Park. 8,276 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# 1048949

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No Appraisal Question:

Is it true that mortgages are now available that do not require an appraisal? If that’s the case, what’s the benefit to borrowers?

Answer:

Since September 1, 2017, both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have offered to buy selected mortgages from local lenders that do not require appraisals. The new option does not apply to all mortgages but if the initial program is successful the idea of appraisal-free mortgages is likely to expand.

For a number of years, automated valuation models (AVMs) have been used in the mortgage process to check the accuracy of traditional appraisals. The volume of data in such systems is

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now enormous, increased with each new property appraisal. More data and more experience has allowed companies to refine such systems to the point where they can value many properties – but not all – with a high degree of accuracy.

For both borrower and lenders, the use of automated systems reduces costs because there’s no appraiser to hire and pay. While it speeds up the process, such “benefits” totally miss the point.

If you’re a homebuyer, you want an appraisal by an actual human appraiser. Here’s why: First, yes – it will cost money.

An appraisal is an important protection for borrowers because it can prevent over-paying for a property. If a lender has 15,000 mortgages and a few are wrong here and there, it’s not a big deal. If you’re a buyer and the appraisal is wrong, you can’t spread the risk of paying too much over thousands of loans.

Second, I recently looked at a home that showed really well from the outside. From public information I knew the square footage and the number of bathrooms and baths. There were great photos of the kitchen, bathrooms, and interior of the property.

However, go inside and the place was musty, there was water damage in some closets, the washer and

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dryer were removed, an exterior building is rotted, etc. Now the picture is very different.

Third, as a buyer you have a psychological investment in the property. It might represent your hopes and dreams. To the appraiser it’s another job. The appraiser can be detached and objective, plus the appraiser gets paid regardless of the valuation.

Fourth, an appraiser is a professional. Buyers are not. It makes a difference.

Also, why do you need a faster appraisal? Isn’t it going to take time to pack and plan a move?

Doesn’t the seller need time to find a replacement property? Pack? Move?

Finally, imagine that an automated valuation is off by 5 percent. Doesn’t sound like much. For a $500,000 home you could pay an extra $25,000.

Is that OK?

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The In-Demand Floor Plan for Multi-Generational Households

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merican families have changed a lot in the past few decades. But most homes were built for the stereotypical two parents, 2.5 children household.

“Today’s consumers are thinking about accommodations for both their aging parents and young adult children who have not moved out,” says Chris Porter, chief demographer at John Burns Real Estate Consulting.

That conclusion was reached after a survey of 21,000 prospective home shoppers, with 45 percent indicating they would like a floor plan to accommodate a multi-generational family.

A separate master suite with its own entrance, and perhaps equipped with a minikitchen and small living area, is what multigenerational families living together would

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desire most, Porter says.

But they could house hunt a long time before finding these features.

“Existing homes are typically not oriented to a convenient private access unless it’s on a second floor or to an apartment above the garage – especially if the garage is separate from the home,” Porter says.

Renovating an existing home is an option.

However, “adding a second entrance could be expensive. It may be cheaper to buy a [newly built] home, unless the neighborhood is very strong,” Porter observes. In areas where home prices appreciate at a strong rate, the cost of renovation is more likely to be recouped.

Dina Petrakis of Littlerock Renovation Coaching says buyers of an existing home

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would have to first make sure it could be remodeled to suit their needs.

In the Chicago neighborhoods where she works, it’s popular to remodel a “two-flat,” originally built to house two families on two different floors, into one larger home, and renovating the basement as a suite with its own entrance.

Recognizing the demand, builders are increasingly constructing multi-generational homes, Porter says.

But could such homes become obsolete, should families revert back to the 1950’s Ozzie and Harriet model?

“The great thing about the separate lock-off space is it could be used for other purposes,” Porter says. Those include a home office, or a space to rent, Airbnb style.

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15068 NooKaChampS Rd.

$585,000 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.

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$305,000

2996 BaRREll SpRiNgS Rd., BoW

$565,000

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. Donna Kurras Power and meter to building site. MLS# 1179486 360-1770-7596

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$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 yolanda Sakuma

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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

1 moUNtaiN ViEW Rd, moUNt VERNoN

$45,000

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

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Located just outside the Mount Vernon City limits, this wooded 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 PUD water must be run in Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 from the west; or rain water catchment system needed.

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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

Danya Wolf

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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RenTal/ Move in January 1st.

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$695,000

The one you have been waiting for in Beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Community. Pride and workmanship in this immaculate 3358 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bath & 2half. Tile & hardwood fl, white shutters & blinds throughout. Kitchen w/granites appl., 5 burner gas stove. Great room w/soaring book shelf & gas fireplace, wet bar w/fridge and sink. Lg dining, spacious master 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

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.

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Well-loved home with three separate “conversation” areas: living room; kitchen area; and downstairs family room. Offers 3 beds/3 baths (1 full; one a 3/4 and one a 1/2). Fenced yard offers fruit trees and garden space. Wonderful mountain and sunset views! Great schools! $53 application fee per occupant 18+.

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