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$54,900

Skagit River in Janicki Cove, Private gated community, Power, water and septic on property, 169 SF shed, Fruit trees, Private boat launch for residents, Recreational-temporary MLS #1039184 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Bow $379,500 Beautiful 2 story home in desirable area, 3 BR, 2 ¼ BA, Lg. living room & fireplace, Kitchen w/eating space, 2 bonus/ rec/family rooms, Attached 2 car garage & attached 2 vehicle/ RV/boat carport, New roof, gutters & paint, Fully fenced yard on corner lot, MLS #1013958

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$234,900

Newly updated home on large country lot, 3 BR, 1.75 BA feat. air conditioning, new flooring & more, Large covered deck, New paint inside and out, Detached shop, Check it out today!

MLS #968902 Call Mike, 540-1341

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$419,900

Home in Lake McMurray community featuring 2 BR, 1 BA, Guest cottage with power, 300+ feet of waterfront secluded with dock, Views of mountain and lake wildlife, MLS #949550

Burlington $245,000 Well maintained rambler, Open floor plan, Kitchen has dining area w/adjoining living room feat. cathedral ceilings & bay window, 3 good size bedrooms, 1 ¾ baths, Fenced backyard w/deck, Lots of cabinets and shelving in the garage, RV Parking, MLS #1022196

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Impeccably maintained 3 BR, 2 BA rambler in Glenhaven, Open floor plan, Spacious kitchen that flows into a large family room, Glenhaven amenities include community lake, boat launch, parks, fishing, swimming pool, tennis & clubhouse, Easy I-5 access, Too good to miss!, MLS #1025580

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Windermere real estate/Skagit 1030 e. college Way mount vernon, Wa 360.424.4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

Shelby Hagman 360-982-0163

Located in the desirable Brickyard Creek community.

3 bedroom 2.75 bath rambler sits on large lot & is conveniently located close to town. Updated kitchen with granite, stainless appliances & stunning backsplash.

The spacious floor plan with vaulted ceilings make this a great home for entertaining.

Master with attached bath & custom shelving in closets. New deck in front yard adds to curb appeal. Fully fenced backyard with deck, patio & 8x12 shed for storage. New roof. #1035937 1522665

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4 acres. Great mountain view, & has 2 large shops. $545,000. #1022437

MOVE IN READY… 1,090 sq. ft. 3 BR, 1 3/4 BA rambler. ALL appliances stay. Open floor plan, & free standing gas stove.

Patio w/hot tub. Close to schools & parks. $239,900. #1039236 2 HOMES & ACREAGE.. 5 parcels, 86 Acres to call home, updated & beautifully maintained. Plant crops and bring the horses. $1,150,000. #1011536 SAMISH ISLAND… No Bank Waterfront! Gorgeous location w/older fixer beach cabin built in 30’s. Includes tidelands, enjoy crabbing & boating. #945556 ATTENTION BUILDERS.. two acres zoned R-2 ready to be developed. Potential for 8 or 9 lot subdivision with utilities in street. Convenient to town. $585,000. #772211 MONEY MAKER.. automated car wash located near Western WA University. Priced for sale at 10.% CAP on actual 2015 Net Income. Great investment at $1,246,250. #817963 Jodi Dynes Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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333-7383 840-4375 770-7083 661-5538

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION…1 level home on 6th fairway of Skagit Country Club. 2 lrg bdrms, 3 bthrms, open floor plan, & living rm w/tray ceiling. New roof, furnace, & much more! $365,000. #1024702 IRST TIME OFFERED… 2.9 acres just outside of city limits.

3 bed, 4 bath over 3,200 sq. ft. This custom home is what you have been dreaming of. $549,000. #1013117 RARE BOW HOME.. on nearly 5 Acres. 4 Br., 2 Ba., nearly 2,400 sq. ft. home with outbuildings galore for your horses. $395,000. #1035233 COMMERCIAL SITE.. in excellent Mount Vernon location, paved street w/all utilities available and drainage installed. $437,000. #676549 BIG LAKE & SURROUNDING MTNS., ready to build on.

Close to golf course, just $75,000. #598013 GOOD PLACE TO BUILD..Or place a MFG home. 20 acres w/water share included. Located just 4 miles from Sedro Woolley. $89,500. #891041 Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman Kristen Tuttle Fritz Inman

202-2859 661-0145 708-8392 661-0147

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY HOME 4 Bd, 4.5 Ba home.

Excellent condition, extensive quality landscaping, great location! $484,500. #924967

COUNTRY LIVING.. 4 BR, 3 Ba., 2 car garage, almost 5 acres outside of Sedro-Woolley. 2,300 sq. ft. $378,000. #1026420

LOVELY 17 ACRES.. of gently rolling pasture land near

Big Lake. Great view of Mount Baker and has public water available. $219,500. #940595 CONWAY EQUESTRIAN DELIGHT! One of a kind beautifully designed for luxury living! 2 master bdrm suites, 2 family rooms, chef’s kitchen, 5 Baths, breakfast room, 5 acres fenced & so much more.. $860,000. #978235 GREAT STARTER… or rental, lot could support a Duplex.

1,056 sq. ft. 3 bedroom $139,000. #956501 HISTORIC LACONNER CHARMER.. remodeled 3 Bdrm., 1.75 Baths, + den. Character, built-in & close to restaurants/ SAMISH ISLAND.. Private 1 ac setting w/spacious home & 2,100 sq. ft. shop. 1 1/2 story w/wrap around porch, shops! just REDUCED...$277,500. #1012649 newer kitchen w/tile floor, lots of natural light, great views. $549,000. #891540 Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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How to make a room look great when the view outside isn’t

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hey say you can’t put lipstick on a pig. But what about windows that offer an unpleasant view?

Make no mistake: whether it’s a smokestack-belching industrial park down the street or the unkempt yard of a lazy neighbor, a window that reveals a less-than-desirable landscape can degrade the look and feel of your interiors. Thankfully, experts can provide homeowners with options to pretty up the space and distract the eye from what lies beyond the glass pane.

“Homeowners want to enjoy the view when they look out a window, and if this isn’t possible it does make a room less appealing. You may find yourself spending less time in this room than in other spaces of the home.

And if you’re trying to sell, a potential buyer of your home may decide this is not the home for them based on that view,” says Yarimith Karina Jones, an interior designer in Charlotte, N.C. “Nevertheless, humans have a biological 4

need for the natural light that comes from that window, so it’s better than having no window at all in that space.”

The solution, says Erica Lugbill, founder and creative director with Chicago-based Lugbill Designs, is twofold.

“Make the room so interesting that what is happening outside the window doesn’t matter, and take advantage of the natural light by letting it shine through to highlight the great things happening in your room,” says Lugbill, who adds that closing off the window entirely is a poor option, as the lack of natural light will make the room look smaller.

Instead, Lugbill suggests hanging one or more plants in front of the window, installing sheer or semi-sheer window treatments to partially obscure the view, implementing a natural woven or lightfiltering Roman shade that you can leave partially open to let in natural light, or hanging a stained glass panel in front of

the window without completely covering it.

“Also, position furniture so that doesn’t face the window—instead have it face another focal point in the room.

Bring drama in elsewhere by using color from rugs, pillow or furniture, and paint a light, neutral color on the walls,” says Lugbill.

Alternatively, Jones recommends placing decorative ironwork grills on the interior side of the window, which allow you to beautify your aperture without losing any sunlight.

“You can also try placing a handsome cabinet below the window with some decorative accents like tall candleholders—with these accessories and nice drapery framing the window, the focus will be taken away from the hideous view,” Jones says. “Having distractors in the rest of the space, such as a hand-painted mural or great art, can prevent occupants from focusing on the outdoor view.”

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Kevin Caron took the artful approach in creating a distractor for a homeowner client in Fayetteville, Ark., who didn’t like the driveway-and-street view displayed from their window.

“They commissioned me to create a sculpture that was put in front of the window,” says Caron, a Phoenix-based artist who fashioned a tall piece called “Banked Bramble” with intertwining steel reeds pointing upward. “Using a sculpture gives them something beautiful to look at while also letting light in.”

Ultimately, the key to getting around an ugly view is making the best of the situation, says Jones.

“By designing the rest of the space in an aesthetically pleasing manner, you’ll find that you and your guests will still want to be in that space,” she adds.

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9.6 acres in Day Creek

3400 Sqft of Prime Retail Space

Great investment property

Well situated property at the end of Potts Rd. Expansive mtn views & trails. 3700 sq ft steel framed barn w/3 roll up doors, lg sliding door & bumped out storage. Add’l out bldgs incl. tack/office/carports, garage wired for 220V & 2 loafing sheds, all in good condition. Home is diamond in the rough w/potential. Property is being sold as is! Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt.

Located in a busy multi tenant complex on corner of College Way & Parker Way. High visibility. Walking distance to the college, terrific signage. Space has 2600 sqft ground floor office/open retail space w/high ceilings & lg counter/service area. Ready to configure to fit. 900 sqft 2nd floor office/conference/banquet/storage room & private bath. Ample parking.

Nice triplex in Mount Vernon. New roof & flooring throughout each unit. Each unit is 800 sq ft & has one bedroom, one bathroom. Each has separate entrances w/ample parking. Each unit rents for $650 per month.

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Gorgeous custom 3,070 sqft,4bd 2.5 bth house. Spacious, bright & pct w/high-end finishings. Fml din & liv rms & office, Hdwd flrs, extensive millwork, chef’s kitch w/granite slab, cust cabinets, top of the line appls, 2 drawer dishwasher, open to fam rm & deck. Mstr bdrm w/tiled 5pc mstr ba, giant walk-in. Nest thermo, new water heater, 3 car gar w/epoxy coat, LED lights, low maint. grounds & across from park!

Attention to detail, quality 4300+ SF home w/countless amenities on shy 6 1/2 ac in desirable Conway area! Chef’s kitch w/granite, cust cabinets, hi-end s/s appls. Fml din w/tray ceiling & office.

Covered wrap-around deck, Incredible mstr ste w/spa-like ba.

Upstairs w/HUGE fam rm, guest ste, lib/stor rm, kitchenette, pvt sundeck, w/d hkups. Quaint 2 BR/1 BA guest cottage. Barn w/ hayloft, tack rm, heat, pwr. Easy I-5 access.

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 3312 Arbor St, MV $215,000 Great 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,524 SF home with vaulted ceilings, master with 5 piece bath, ceiling fans, large 2 car garage and easy care vinyl siding.

Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 MLS #980112 716 Jameson St, SW $219,000 Great location! Large lot with space for parking an RV or boat. 3 bed, 2 bath home.

2,086 SF rambler with high ceilings, formal living room, bonus/family room. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet, full bathroom & door that leads to fully fenced backyard. 1 car detached garage & additional outbuilding for storage. Large deck & big back yard.

Call Shelby Hagman, 982-0163 MLS #970654 24306 Old Day Creek Rd, Clear Lake $239,900 2.5 acre Clear Lake property with expansive lake & territorial views! A 2 bed, 1 bath house, a small barn for a horse or goats, an equipment shop w/separate power meter for your craft or business are some of the property features. This property is fenced & cross-fenced & includes a creek on its eastern border. Small house requires some work but is very solid with some upgrades and is ready for your additions and improvements.

Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 MLS #1012326 6953 Dayna Pl, SW $265,000 Country living close to town. At the end of a dead end street with an open pasture next door & creek on the east side. Well cared for triple wide with 3 beds, 2 baths. 24x56 shop & RV 30 amp power hookup. Park like setting on .75 acre.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS #1018313 17859 Dunbar Rd, MV $279,900 Beautiful Rambler features spacious living room/dining room combo, restored hardwood flooring, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wood stove. This rambler also has a finished basement with large bonus/family room, den/office, & huge storage room with garage door. Off of the master is a large deck. The property is fully fenced great for pets, has a shop.

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Bill & Jannette Krieger 421-4446/ Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 MLS #1027356

31010 Walberg Rd, SW $289,900 Beautiful! Shy 4 acres fenced for your horses or livestock. Mountain views with amazing sunsets. Large tubs in both bathrooms. Wood stove with slate tile surround. 13kw genset that backs up electricity to home, well and barn. Not in flood zone. New Pergo flooring in kitchen, dining and laundry room.

Call Geri Cole, 391-1614 MLS #1006292 1202 S. 10th St, MV $315,000 Classic, 4 bed, 2 bath home located in a desirable MV neighborhood, close to schools, shopping, medical district, parks & I-5. There are many original features including coved ceilings, archways, built-in’s, wood burning fireplace & more! Laundry & utilities are located in the large 980 SF daylight basement with tons of storage. New roof was put on in 2002.

Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 MLS #1030185 25456 Franks Lane, SW $325,000 Well maintained home with many upgrades.

3 beds, 2.5 baths. Well built. Many fruit trees & lots of room for garden. Workshop/garage, gazebo, sun room, & much more.

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1600 Alpine Crest Loop, MV $349,900 Beautifully finished Eaglemont cond. End unit features territorial & golf course views & large private deck. Beautiful stainless appliances, hardwood flooring, large master suite on main level. This view condo has 1,890 SF on main & upper levels - large unfinished lower level waiting for a custom build out - all electrical & plumbing in place for large rec room & 2 additional beds.

Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 MLS #1039782

2400 N. Laventure Rd, MV $350,000 This property is beautiful & large. Located inside the city, but very private at the end of a long driveway, this 2.2 acre property has large trees, open space & lots of room to play.

Home has 4 bedrooms.

Call April Axthelm, 661-4947 MLS #883055

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517 S. 38th Place, MV $439,000 Beautifully updated SummerRidge home with 4 beds plus office. Hardwoods throughout main floor. Kitchen with slab granite counters, opens to sunny informal dining area & living room w/stacked stone fireplace.

Formal dining room. Office off entry. Master bedroom w/brand new tile/granite 5 piece bath. Finished basement has family/rec room, .5 bath, opens to patio & fenced yard.

Attached garage.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS #1037585 17721 Tiffany Way. MV $499,500 Custom built home on 1.5 acres. Lovely 4 bed, 3 bath home boasts formal living room with valley view, formal dining room, kitchen & family room surrounded with windows looking out over the 1000 SF deck, new carpet, master suite with valley view, jetted tub, double vanity & French doors leading to a deck. Oversized 2 car garage.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS #955145

10934 Samish Island Rd, Bow $529,000 Samish Island Beach house just steps to the water’s edge. Great island getaway with 2 bed, 1 bath, walls of glass, expansive decks for entertaining, spa, & boat house/artist studio.

Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 MLS #869404 17389 Blodgett Rd, MV $724,900 Private gated estate. Property has many amazing outdoor living & entertaining areas, guest cottage, 3-car garage w/apartment, garden studio, fully outfitted 4-car dream shop, deluxe outdoor kitchen & more. Inside enjoy a beautiful master suite, gourmet kitchen w/huge pantry, & family room with wet bar & fireplace. SkagitValleyHomes.com.

Bill & Jannette Krieger 421-4446/Shawn & Tiffany Danley, 360-298-4857 MLS #1005017 18192 Peregrine Lane, MV $748,959 Stunning Cascade Ridge home. Main level living including master suite w/his & hers walk-in closets, built-in office area. Kitchen made for entertaining, w/direct access to the covered deck. The daylight basement is a mother-in-law unit or guest apartment w/its own kitchen & private patio.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 MLS #931537 13278 Bay View Lane, Bayview $995,000 Bay View home situated on 2.5 acres. 3,800+ SF of luxurious living space. 2 master suites.

Designer kitchen with stainless appliances, double ovens, granite counters, & spacious island. Media, bonus room with .5 bath.

Outdoor living area. 44X32 attached RV garage.

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1401 16th St, Anacortes $285,000 Wonderful vintage home ready for remodel or addition to build duplex. Site is on corner with view toward bay and mountains. Large detached garage and space for garden and RV. Laundry room, walk in closet, and 2nd bath were added to home in 2003, new furnace in 1998. Siding on addition and upstairs above is wood product. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms with space to expand. Garage 880 s.f.

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2001 Down Jones Wy, Anacortes $339,000 Meticulously cared for home with 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath featuring wonderful family and dining room areas plus an extended living and eating area with gas fireplace. Large fenced yard and covered deck with raised gardens and shed. Plenty of parking with 2 shops and RV/ boat parking. Home sits at the end of a street and is close to town, schools and easy Whidbey or HWY 20 access.

Great home and value.

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1018 Longview Ave, Anacortes $279,000 Great potential! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a 9,000 SF lot in a great location. Spacious master, bath and walk-in closet are newer additions to the home. Kitchen has also been updated. Large deck off kitchen, fully fenced and basement/shop area with outside access.

Garage is a tear-down and sits on platted City street - do not enter. Home is an estate and being sold as-is. Bring your remodeling skills and return this vintage home to its original charm.

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345 Reed Bay Rd, Decatur Island $459,000 This gorgeous west-facing parcel and a “like new” home, beautifully renovated by Decatur Construction and Dupar Design, sits above the community beach on Reeds Bay and has wonderful views from every room in the house. Being sold “turn-key” w/designer finishes, new electric, plumbing, appliances, covered deck, lovely wood cabinetry and granite countertops. Easy access to private dock and airstrip and 10 ac waterfront park and only a short water taxi ride from Anacortes. Phone and DSL available.

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475 NezPerce Pl, La Conner $235,000 Lovely single level home with spacious open floor plan, view of Rainbow Bridge & water peek. Cooks will love the kitchen with breakfast area and open to living room. Large dining room. Good floor plan with separate master bedroom with large walk-in closet. Very light with skylights & vaulted ceiling.

Easy care yard with mature landscaping & circle driveway with ample parking & 2 car garage. Enjoy Shelter Bay amenities including golf, swimming pools, clubhouse, tennis courts, parks, and marina.

Jackie Stone 360.661.2247 MLS #1040552 2507 Shannon Point Rd, Anacortes $372,000 Charming rambler with recent updates. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large open floor plan with great room concept, vaulted ceilings allow plenty of natural light. Beautiful kitchen with new granite slab counters, upgraded appliances, new built in shelving and new barrier free shower. Large yard with both patio and deck for outdoor entertaining. Convenient location just a minutes from Washington Park, Skyline Marina, and local beaches, and great walking paths.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS #1015228

6563 Nootka Ln, Guemes Island $389,000 Guemes Island treasure! Almost 5 acres with two cabins, shop, vegetable & fruit tree gardens. Beautiful building site on the property above for your permanent home. Good well with excellent water and 1,000 gallon storage tank; septic system on lower cabin. Large shop 24’ X 36’, two sky lights giving lots of natural light, 200 amp service two separate floors 4 ft wide stair well, office area, laundry room & outside hot water. Fabulous artist retreat or weekend get away for complete solitude.

Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS #1014751 7872 W Shore Dr, Guemes Island $628,000 This is island country living at it’s best! A wonderful remodeled 2,772 SF, 3 BD, 2 BA home on 2.92 acres. Large chef’s kitchen with lots of cabinets. Great room with access to a large deck for entertaining. Family/game room. Master suite with master bath. An additional 1,016 SF upstairs can be used for storage or is ready for finishing for more living area. Landscaped grounds near the house and a beautiful pasture beyond. Close to beaches and water views in the winter of the Guemes Channel.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS #1016325

3320 Oakes Ave, Anacortes $1,299,000 This fantastic remodeled waterfront home overlooking the Guemes Channel has 180 degree view of islands & Mt. Baker.

Home is equipped with high end appliances, has a concrete deck & abundance of parking including room for an RV or large boat. Breathtaking views & spacious lot gives waterfront living a new meaning.

Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS #882708 357 Davis Bay Rd, Decatur Island $399,900 Perfect investment for VRBO or your own beach “getaway”.

This classic bungalow has 339 SF updated living space on upper level w/insulated windows, vaulted ceiling and lots of open sleeping space; and the rest of the house is right out of a 1920’s time capsule with a sunny country kitchen, main floor bedroom, dining area, living room and unfinished basement.

The homesite is incredible with stairs to a lovely sandy beach, where the water taxi can drop you off right in front. Incl mooring buoy.

Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS #920895

LAND 203 Mansfield Ct, Anacortes $75,000 Spectacular views abound from this 8,590 SF building site, this lot is perched just above the treasured Tommy Thompson with access to the waterfront trail just across the street. Enjoy ease of access to all that downtown Anacortes has to offer. All utilities in street.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS #790207

127 Lummi Cir, La Conner $549,500 Wonderful low bank waterfront home in Shelter Bay includes your own private dock. Light filled home with beautiful brick flooring & Russian Fp. Views to bay, allowing you to enjoy the boat traffic & peaceful setting for entertaining or just relaxing.

Enjoy all that historic La Conner has to offer just minutes away.

All the amenities of Shelter Bay included: Golf Course, 2 Pools, Community Center, Tennis Courts, Private Beach & Marina. It’s all here in this well cared for home of your dreams!

Rebecca Chamberlain 421.5021/ Kim Wilson 333.2490 MLS #961801

2911 17th St, Anacortes $425,000 Paramount views of the Guemes Channel, surrounding San Juan Islands and beyond. This 14,810 SF lot is poised against the lush Cranberry Lake Forestlands and perched at the top of The Highlands. The Highlands on Fidalgo Island is a neighborhood of exquisite custom view homes. Located on the west side of the island, this neighborhood enjoys some of the most stunning views on the island.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS #810719

12920 Sunset Ln, Anacortes $825,000 Perched above Burrows Bay with soaring views of sunsets and eagles. This newer home features high end interior finishes with spaces oriented to bring the outdoors inside. Main level living boasts a chef’s kitchen, a stone wood burning fireplace and generous master suite, walk-in closet and laundry. The upper level: the office, guest room and full bath. There is storage galore in the lower level rooms. Right off your master suite, enjoy time in the hot tub with the greatest view on the Island!!

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS #946349

47 Chinook Wy, Center Island $178,000 Beautiful lot with 128’ waterfront and awesome southerly views over water, mountains and islands. Property slopes gently to the water with an accessible rocky shoreline for fishing or just relaxing with your favorite book. This waterfront is a great investment and one you can use and enjoy as a special island “getaway”. Take the water taxi or your own boat from Anacortes to Center Island or bring your plane into the private airstrip. Full-time caretaker, clubhouse, two docks and DSL available.

Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS #973207

306 E Morris St, La Conner $339,000 Great business opportunity with great exposure on Morris Street in Downtown LaConner. In back of the business is a studio apartment. Behind the commercial building is a 4 bedroom Victorian home with plenty of charm, currently used as a rental. Bring your imagination and build the business of your dreams!

Rebecca Chamberlain 360.421.5021 MLS #944556

67 Kalama Pl, La Conner $49,900 Ready to build your dream home on large, level, cleared lot with underground utilities on quiet, dead-end street. Enjoy Shelter Bay amenities including golf, tennis, beach, swimming pools, tennis courts & marina. Moorage available!

Jackie Stone 360.661.2247 MLS #972503

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Drone Home Question:

Our real estate broker says he can now take a video of our home from a drone high overhead.

Aren’t there rules that prohibit such flights?

Answer:

Drones are a widely enjoyed hobby, but when it comes to their commercial use, the government largely banned drones-for-hire until it could finalize regulations. The good news is that rules have finally been issued so we are likely to see photos from the sky for millions of homes in the next few years.

For all their good points, drones make government officials nervous. Nobody thinks it’s a good idea to fly a drone anywhere near an airport or in crowded airspace and nobody wants an unlicensed drone flying thousands of feet overhead. Drones also raise real privacy issues because not everyone wants their property viewed

from above.

In 2014 the Federal Aviation Administration issued interim rules and one of their key points was directed toward real estate brokers.

While “taking photographs with a model aircraft for personal use” was OK according to the government, “a Realtor using a model aircraft to photograph a property that he is trying to sell and using the photos in the property’s real estate listing” was not allowed. Also, “a person photographing a property or event and selling the photos to someone else” was a no-no.

A single drone on a single flight taking pictures from the sky could run afoul of government rules, depending on whether or not the photos it took were free souvenirs or pictures to be sold.

In June this year, the FAA issued final regulations that allow the commercial use of drones. In basic terms the rules say that an operator need not be a licensed pilot if the drone and its cargo weighs not more than 55 pounds, flies below 400 feet, is used only during daylight hours and does not exceed 100 mph.

As to privacy, the FAA says its new rule “does not specifically deal with privacy issues in the use of drones, and the FAA does not regulate how UAS (unarmed aircraft systems) gather data on people

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or property, the FAA is acting to address privacy considerations in this area. The FAA strongly encourages all UAS pilots to check local and state laws before gathering information through remote sensing technology or photography.”

Translation: We’re as stumped as you are.

As a result of the June rule, you can now expect to see many more real estate sales that involve the use of drone photography. Such photos provide a useful perspective and may be especially valuable for rural properties when brokers want to show boundaries that may be difficult to see from the ground.

Things will get much more interesting the first time a 55-pound object falls several hundred feet.

Who is responsible if there is damage? The drone operator? The broker who hired the service? The owner who hired the broker? Speak with insurance brokers for details.

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• Starting in the high $200’s • Single level detached homes • Maintained yards • 3 beds / 2 bath designs • Granite slab countertops • Several different floor plans • Many energy efficient features

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Water—one gallon per person, per day Food—non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items Flashlight Battery-powered or hand-crank radio Extra batteries First aid kit Medications (7-day supply) and required medical items Multi-purpose tool Sanitation and personal hygiene items Cell phone with chargers Family and emergency contact information Extra cash Keep your car’s gas tank full.

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Home Offices that Work for Every Buyer

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isting sheets may not read “three bedrooms and one home office” or “office in basement”, but that’s exactly what buyers are likely to find in many homes.

According to the Small Business Administration, more than half of all U.S. small businesses are based out of the owner’s home. Moreover, many firms now allow their workers to telecommute from home.

When owners whose home doubles as their business base sell, an attractive office can entice buyers.

An office located in a room that’s somewhat separated from activity zones in the house, and that has a window is desirable, says Judy Glazer, an agent with Century 21 Redwood Realty, Washington D.C. Since many of today’s home-based workers need nothing more than a computer and an Internet connection, zoning laws that prohibit frequent deliveries to a residence or other

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neighborhood disruptions does not impact them, says Cindy Banks, RE/MAX Cornerstone, West Chicago, Illinois.

Even buyers who aren’t working at home might anticipate that opportunity and would find an attractive office a “boon,” says BB Wong of Century 21, M&M, Santa Cruz, California.

But agents polled in an informal survey concur that when a home’s up for sale there are places where business shouldn’t be evident. Dining rooms converted to an office should be converted back to a dining room, for instance.

And if an office has been established in a bedroom, it may need to be converted back .

Concludes Tracey Barrett, another Redwood Realty agent: “If a home has four bedroom upstairs and a fifth in the basement, and the basement bedroom is the office, this is less of a problem than if a property has three bedrooms and one is converted to an office.”

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17714 KiNgfiSheR Cove laNe, Big laKe

$950,000

1328 toledo St., BelliNghaM

$367,000

Waterfront home with 75 ft. of Big Lake frontage with private dock! Custom built Spanish style home with gorgeous entry and sweeping staircase up to luxurious master suite offering incredible walk-in closet and private deck. Home features kitchen with granite and sub-zero refrigerator; radiant heat; skylights; vaulted ceilings; built in vac; rec room and a bonus/storage room on lower level. Fantastic views to be enjoyed from choice of 3 decks!

Near Golf course. Danya Wolf Carla Fischer MLS #1007986 360-708-8294 360-982-0010

3610 MohaWK, MouNt veRNoN

$340,000

604 NoRtheRN ave. SedRo Woolley

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1608 WoodlaNd dRive, MouNt veRNoN

$345,000

Wonderfully maintained and beautifully decorated split level home with hardwood flooring; situated on 66/100 acre, with attached garage plus separate double garage/shop with RV parking. Kitchen has granite counter tops and hickory cabinetry.

Two natural gas fireplaces.

Swimming pool, decking; fenced, park like yard.

Danya Wolf MLS#1028364

360-708-8294

21227 fRaNCiS Rd, MouNt veRNoN

$259,500

Charmer home with lots of potential, in need of some elbow grease and imagination; 4 beds/1.5 baths; extra-large and roomy kitchen has loads of cupboards and dining area, lovely brick fireplace, arched doorways, built ins; some original wood floors; sunroom; u n i q u e l y fenced yard. Carla Fischer 360-982-0100 MLS #1040913

39966 CaPe hoRN Rd, CoNCRete

Beautiful view property, ready for you to build your dream home.

PUD water, power and 3 bedroom septic surrounded by a Carla Fischer Celia Miller circular driveway or continue on to 360-982-0010 360-391-6065 another wonderful building site - cleared, level, and with spectacular mountain view! New gravel road is partially paved. Good access from Highway 9 for easy driving into property. I-5 minutes away.

Watch for signage. MLS #1014931

Horse haven! 1 plus acre; fenced; small barn, 3 bedroom home with ductless heater; propane stove; country kitchen; mostly vinyl windows; Danya Wolf Carla Fischer newer carpeting in living 360-708-8294 360-982-0010 room; hardwood flooring; and linoleum. Remodeled bath with granite and tile.

Decking to patio; double carport with 6 feet by 18 feet storage building. Asian pear, pear, and cherry trees! View of eagle’s nest; and sometimes of eagles. Shaded area for relaxing with an afternoon iced tea. 1.2 acres less road. MLS #1015160

Permit-able for in home business.

Roomy, 1700 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath 1 1/2 story home on spacious 1/3 acre lot in convenient location.

Updated interior, country kitchen, charm of yesteryear. Easy access to everything! Danya Wolf Shopping, schools, bus line and medical. 360-708-8294 Zoned for possible in-home business. Plenty of parking, including for RV. Nicely fenced back yard with fruit tree and other trees. MLS #1008048

$210,000 Wonderful Birdsview location!

Out of the floorplain and only a few minutes to Rasar State Park and public boat launch. The level shy one acre lot offers plenty of sunshine and totally usable.

Recently updated: downstairs carpet, hot water tank and pressure tank, new paint inside and out.

Plenty of room to spread out with 2696 sq. ft. 4 bdr’s and 2 baths. Open kitchen concept.

All appliances Donna Kurras included.

360-982-0100 MLS #1034344

$169,000 13813 State Route 9, MouNt veRNoN $239,000 63WilloW laNe, MouNt veRNoN 98273 $268,000 5798 JeNNifeR laNe

Great building site and investment over 1 acre possibly 3+ duplex building lots R7 zoning. Close to town Elva Hunter and schools. Paved street. 360-202-3086 MLS #950851

$189,000

This lovely setting offers a sense of privacy and serenity that makes it hard to believe this home is actually situated within the City of Mount Vernon, close to hospital, schools and shopping. Though you’ll find all you need for comfortable, cozy living on one floor, the large walk-out basement offers lots of possibilities. Plans have been drawn for downstairs bath and kitchenette, which could either enlarge your living area or turn the basement into an apartment with income potential.

Shirley Bertholf MLS #928931 360-840-1863

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310 N Reed St, SedRo-Woolley

Partial bay and city view. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. master bath has walk-in handicap tub and extra vanity, tile floor at bath and kitchen, stainless appliances, dishwasher, range, refrigerator, washer and dryer stay with house.

Gas fireplace, Oak floors, 2 large decks storage building at back of house.

Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon Joan Boudreau receipt.

MLS #1040211 360-391-0746

$375,000 1521 N Waugh Rd

Large Triple-wide Manufactured home on 5 plus acres. Newer hardwood floors and carpeting.

Garage with extra room. Gated Suzanne Jenkins community for privacy and 360-941-2983 security. Beautiful, sweeping land views. Minutes to I-5. MLS #1025330

$100,000

Zoned for multi-family (duplex up to four-plex). All utilities (sewer, PUD water, Cascade Natural Gas, PSE, Comcast, Verizon telephone). Curbs, gutters, sidewalks, added curb cuts per city specifications.

Moved all utilities and provided off Danya Wolf site storm retention pond (to the 360-708-8294 North), according to City of Mount Vernon requirements. HP Design preliminary 4-plex plans have tentative okay from City. Combine Tracts 4, 5; 6 for 13 units. Also may apply for special use, e.g., senior care.

Offers: Seller intends to review offers upon receipt. MLS#1039975

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

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