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ACHIEVING PEAK HOME PERFORMANCE PAGE 3

LANDSCAPING A HOME’S FIRST IMPRESSION PAGE 4

Q&A ASK OUR BROKER PAGE 5

5796 ERSHIG ROAD, BOW Windermere Real Estate/ Anacortes Properties 3018 Commercial Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221 360.293.8008

Agent: www.DebbieMacy.com Debbie Macy (360) 391-2422

$675,000

This is a one of a kind place. Beautiful estate with gated entry includes well designed and finished 2500+ square foot one level home with guest house & detached 1120 square foot shop on private, landscaped 4.86 acres.

Home is beautifully crafted with attention to detail. Travertine & wood floors, gorgeous kitchen, elegant master suite, 2 guest bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 2 car attached garage plus 3 car shop with separate office/bath and a 1 bedroom detached guest home. To view a Photo Gallery of this property go to www.DebbieMacy.com. MLS# 280192

A PLAN TO PREVENT HOME PROBLEMS PAGE 6

TOP TEN KITCHEN REMODELING CONSIDERATIONS PAGE 8

FEATURED ARTICLE: TOP TEN KITCHEN REMODELING CONSIDERATIONS. Remodeling your kitchen can seem like a daunting task at first glance. You want your new space to function well for your needs, accommodate your lifestyle, and reflect your personal design style. But how to get started? (Continued on pg. 8)

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Achieving Peak Home Performance

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Landscaping: A Home’s First Impression

Pg. 4

Q & A: Ask Our Broker

Pg. 5

A Plan to Prevent Home Problems

Pg. 6

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Top 10 Kitchen Remodeling Considerations Pg. 8 Classifieds

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kitchen remodeling considerations

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$67,500

Beautifully maintained triple wide. SW finest 55+ Senior Park with security gate. Approx 2000 sq ft with open floor plan. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, built-in china hutch. Lots of storage.

Fenced landscaped backyard. 2 decks for entertaining. MLS# 228322 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Well maintained 3 BR, 2 ½ bath, 2-story home in Skagit Highlands. 2 car attached garage. Great location, close to shopping and amenities. Community parks & walking trails. #168546 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Burlington

$166,000

The Cedars Condo “Stand Alone Home”. 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Kitchen with center island.

Slider to patio. 2 car attached garage. 1113 sq. ft with natural gas forced air heart. MLS #261718 Call Charlie, 708-1415, or Jeannie 708-9645

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Mike Welling 540-1341

$142,300

Affordable 2 bedroom. 1.75 bath. 1199 sq. ft.

New hardwood flooring and kitchen countertops.

Large corner lot with mature landscaping. 1 car carport and 4 small outbuildings. MLS# 260435 Call Pete, 708-6500

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Mount Vernon

$189,500

Great country living on 1.19 acres of pasture and yard. Home has 2256 sq. ft with 4 bedrooms and 2.25 baths. Has been restored with new carpet, and paint. Newer double pain storm windows and siding. Huge family room and storage room.

Pasture has plenty of room for a horse.

MLS# 267461 Call Jim, 708-1681

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Debbie Allen 708-8780

Burlington

$142,500

Anacortes

$299,950

Solid rambler on large lot and great location. New Vinyl windows and partially finished basement.

4 bedrooms and 1 bath. A large detached shop/ garage. Hardwood floors and a great country kitchen MLS# 281231 Call Mike, 540-1341

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Mount Vernon

$239,900

Beautiful rambler on extra large .5 acre lot. Bright and sunny floor plan w/ big rooms and wide hallways. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Gorgeous master bath w/ oversized soaking tub, & walk in closet.

Fully fenced yard with room to roam.

MLS# 257812 Call Amber, 969-4030 or Dan, 360-348-6655

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Amber Soria 969-4030

Dan Soria 348-6655

Commercial zoning and over 2400 sq. ft home.

Magnificent shop 24x48 w/ over-large door for RV or large boat clearance with radiant heat & comercial-style power for a business. Over 1 acre lot w/ Hwy 20 visibility. Great views of Padilla Bay & Mt. Baker. MLS#187399 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Lisa Davies 391-2232

Pete McDougal Broker 708-6500

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ACHIEVING PEAK HOME PERFORMANCE

By Kathryn Hampton Skagit County Sustainability Coordinator

can find advice on conducting assessments on the Department of Energy’s Energy Savers website, www.energysavers.gov .

You can also contact a buildGreen. Sustainable. Energy ing analyst who will look at your Efficient. Terms commonly used home’s performance by completthese days to talk about home ing a walkthrough and performimprovements and appliances. ing building tests. Puget Sound But what do these terms mean and why should you be interested Energy offers access to trained in making your home green, sus- and certified building analysts and provides financial support through tainable, or energy efficient? its HomePrint program, www.pse.

All three concepts focus on com/homeprint. improving how your home uses Energy assessments may inwater, electricity, and gas in order clude a rating, such as a Home to increase comfort, save money, Energy Rating System (HERS) and conserve natural resources. score or an Energy Performance Your home is one of your most Score (EPS). Scoring your home valuable assets and the place before and after you implement where you spend the most time.

Therefore, increasing comfort and energy efficiency actions will provide information on the effecsaving money yield great returns for any homeowner. But how can tiveness of your actions. Homebuyers can also use these scores you prevent energy (and money) from slipping through the cracks? to determine a home’s energy Understand your home’s perfor- efficiency. Compare your home’s mance and find energy and water energy use to homes nationwide by collecting your utility bills and saving opportunities: using Energy Star’s Home Energy Home performance is how efYardstick (a free online tool). ficiently your home uses water Make a plan and take action: and energy. To better understand Your home energy assessment your home’s performance, you will likely suggest many low cost or a building analyst should conenergy savings opportunities that duct an energy assessment. An will sound familiar to you. You energy assessment will help may be advised to use compact determine the efficiency of your home’s performance and identify fluorescents, turn down your energy and water saving opportu- water heater, or install programmable thermostats. nities.

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energy bill too. Heating water requires lots of energy. Additionally, rain gardens and rain barrels can be used to reduce the amount of water you use outside (Skagit Public Utility District, www.skagitpud.org, has more information).

Your home energy assessment may advise you to make improvements to your home where using a contractor is advisable.

For these improvements, look for contractors with training and expertise. You can ask for information on how they are able to prove that their actions improved a home’s energy efficiency. Rating systems can help understand how improvements changed a home performance.

Energy efficiency helps ensure the sustainability and economic resilience of the Skagit County community— home improvements support local businesses, reduce our dependence on energy, save money, and improve comfort. Since demand for energy will continue to grow, energy efficiency is the cheapest and most readily available source of energy for the future of our community. Join your neighbors who are already improving the energy efficiency of their homes by committing to evaluate and reduce your home’s energy and water use. Learn more about Skagit County’s sustainability initiative at www.skagitcounty.net/sustainability.

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Landscaping

Can Make or Break Home’s First Impression

By Thom Richter, Chair SICBA Home and Garden Show Your front yard is the “face” of your house: the first thing people see when they visit you. Whether you plan to landscape your front yard for your own pleasure, or to prepare your house for sale, make sure it looks its best. After all, you never have a second chance to make a good first impression.

Before you make the first trip to the nursery, determine what your long-term goal is for the front yard.

Would you like trees for shade, grass for the kids to play on, or flowers and plants to cater to your gardening hobby?

Once you have your yard’s purpose in mind, do some homework. It is important to monitor the cycles of light and moisture in your yard. Take note where the sun is at different times of the day. Watch for areas of daylong shade or sun so you can match the plants to their lighting needs. Also, take a sample of the dirt in your yard to a lawn and garden center and ask them to determine the pH and chemical composition of your soil.

Your soil’s characteristics will have a significant impact on what you will be able to grow successfully.

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Think locally. Choose trees, flowers, shrubs and other plants that are common where you live. By choosing plants that are native or are tolerant of our weather, your yard will require less work and give you better results. Find out what is native to your area by contacting the WSU Extension Service in Mount Vernon.

For a garden, keep in mind two key elements — shape and texture. To give character to your garden, select a variety of plants of different shapes and sizes.

For example, combine hostas which have large, coarse leaves with small flowery shrubs such as azaleas. Also, keep architectural details in mind when you choose plants. Rough, textured plants will highlight stucco walls, but a picket fence will look better with soft flowers and gentle vines.

Finally, keep it simple. Make sure your landscaping complements the structural details of your home instead of overwhelming it.

By taking a few additional steps in the planning process, you’ll spend more time enjoying your yard instead of working in it. And, if you are preparing your house for sale, you’ll see an added benefit since a wellplanned landscape adds value to any piece of property.

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Q&A

a property being offered through a short-sale and you should be able to acquire a property at a discount and with a low rate.

QUESTION: If you now own a home and want With mortgage rates to refinance, you’ll need to look at now below 4 percent, is now the right time to your equity. Lenders will make loans when qualified borrowers have sufrefinance my loan? ficient equity, but many homeowners ANSWER: today are underwater - meaning the In late September Freddie Mac size of their debt is greater than the said that weekly fixed rates for 30value of the property. However, even year mortgages had reached 4.09 percent, while 5-year ARM start rates underwater borrowers with good credit may be able to get a backwere at 3.02 percent. door refinance with a loan modificaThese rates are near or at historic tion.

Go to MakingHomeAffordable. records, but right now such financing is accessible to some borrowers but gov and check out information regarding the Home Affordable Refioff limits to others. nance Program.

If you’re a qualified first-time borThe related question, of course, is rower you can get today’s rates. whether rates can actually go lower.

Combine low-cost financing with the purchase of a foreclosed home or The Federal Reserve - an institution

refinance my loan?

Ask Our Broker

By Peter G. Miller

that is supposed to know something about interest rates - recently announced that it will spend $400 billion trading short-term debt for longterm debt. Put simply, the Fed is locking in today’s rates. Like homeowners, if rates continue to go down it can refinance, if rates rise the Fed will simply continue to pay off current loans at today’s low cost.

While low rates are certainly desirable for borrowers, in the general scheme of things it would actually be better if rates began to rise. The reason is that rising rates suggest more capital demand, more capital demand would likely mean more jobs and more jobs could lead to increased real estate demand.

By Peter G. Miller

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A Plan to Prevent Home Problems

It’s an unfortunate part of homeownership - things break down. Heating and cooling systems have limited lifespans and can cost thousands to replace. Home appliances go on the fritz or the plumbing system shuts down, and before you know it, you’ve had hundreds of dollars worth of unexpected repairs to deal with. leaky faucets, and so on. However, the to-do list of preventaOne thing that can help with unexpected costly repairs is preventive maintenance. In fact, think of it as giving new meaning to the phrase “home health.”

Just like your annual physical, preventative maintenance can play a critical role in keeping your home’s systems and appliances running smoothly and efficiently. Most homeowners are aware of the basics, like regularly changing the air filters on their heating and cooling systems, checking for 6

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tive maintenance tasks can get long, and not everyone has the time or experience to do it all themselves.

Unfortunately, without a professional preventative maintenance program, most home systems and appliances never get a thorough check-up, leaving them vulnerable to costly and often avoidable - problems.

A professional preventative maintenance program can be a homeowner’s most important ally when it comes to the

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upkeep of their heating and cooling system, plumbing, electrical system, and most major appliances. Quality service providers take a comprehensive approach to preventative maintenance, and are trained to look for early signs of wear and tear, perform recommended maintenance, and record the condition of your appliances and home systems so any repairs and/or replacements can be made before they lead to an unexpected breakdown.

pairs.”

Wendl offered the following tips for homeowners considering a preventative maintenance plan:

Along with the convenience and confidence of regularly scheduled check-ups, homeowners can also realize other benefits, too, such as reduced energy costs, improved system reliability and lower repair costs over the life of their covered items.

“Preventative maintenance is an investment in the health and well-being of your home’s systems and appliances,” said Matt Wendl, director of American Home Shield’s new preventative maintenance service, which the company recently launched in 45 markets across the nation. “Early detection of problems can help eliminate the need for more costly re-

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Be sure they are doing a visual inspection, as well as testing how key components of your systems or appliances operate.

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305 Laird Place, Burlington Very affordable home on a nice lot with 3 storage sheds and a nice private backyard.

Well water is available for outside irrigation.

Beautiful backyard with pond. 3 storage sheds, large carport. Great location. Low space rent.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#: 289405 $10,000

1309 N 19th St, Mount Vernon Well built, solid one story home centrally located, but on a dead-end street. Living room w/wood fireplace, family room, dining room, 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms and lots of storage.

Fully-fenced spacious & beautiful backyard has a deck & a covered patio plus a large garden shed w/electricity. Perks: Tankless water heater, new furnace, fresh exterior paint, brand new vinyl windows & RV parking Call Racquel McDermott 360-420-1830 MLS#: 285371 $192,000

15060 Fir Island Rd, Mount Vernon Beautiful home & barn w/clear views of Mt. Baker.Totally rebuilt in 1980 & updated in 2003 w/new roof,windows,addition & recently new granite counter tops. Lg.deck, family rm,cathedral ceilings in living rm,wood stove.Play house w/power,shop,wood/ storage shed & 48’ x 36’ barn w/3 stalls & paddocks plus extra fenced pasture.Hay loft in barn plus lg. unfinished rec/game/ room.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#: 250358 $519,000

NHN 163rd St NW, Stanwood Grab a piece of paradise. Level 4.3 acres right off the 5th tee inside beautiful Kayak Point Estates. A 15-ft buffer is required, lending to privacy for your custom built-home, in this established & admired neighborhood. Minutes to Warm Beach, other recreational lakes, beaches & all the beauty the Pacific NW has to offer plus shopping and restaurants.

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4 BEDROOM HOME… located near high school in Sedro Woolley. Bit of a fixer.

But good value. $149,500. #280190 LOVELY 3 BR, 2 BATH… home on 1/3 acre at end of quiet street, lots of privacy.996sf garage-shop, immaculate condition. Priced to sell. $249,500. #284618 VERY PRIVATE 20 ACRES… secluded bldg site, mostly level end of road property. $179,000. #297233 TOP OF THE WORLD… one of a kind 1 acre lot w/unmatched views of Skagit Valley, Mt Baker &, the sound.! Well in & septic approved. Access thru locked gate. $695,000. #27181672 SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT… 11 acres w/public water & sewer. Preliminary plans for 128 Unit Development. $1,920,00.00 #296744

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Top 10 Kitchen Remodeling Considerations Remodeling your kitchen can seem like a daunting task at first glance.

You want your new space to function well for your needs, accommodate your lifestyle, and reflect your personal design style. But how to get started? Sarah Reep, KraftMaid director of designer relations and

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education, recommends considering the following before you begin a kitchen remodel.

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Determine the remodel scope.

Projects can range from replacing the kitchen countertops to completely reconfiguring the kitchen’s floor plan.

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Identify ways your kitchen remodel can complement your lifestyle.

Do you want an open floor plan with room for entertaining? Do you enjoy cooking? To make your kitchen functional, all of these elements should play a part in the layout of a room.

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Choose your involvement. Is this a do-it-yourself project or do you need to call in the pros? If you plan on doing it yourself, seek guidance from designers.

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Find the remodeler or design firm right for you.

When looking for a remodeler, seek

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recommendations from your friends, neighbors and local home builders association. Ask your remodeler for references from previous customers and a copy of his or her license.

make the process of choosing colors, appliances and finishes easier.

Design tools like KraftMaid’s Inspiration Board can help you transfer your ideas to paper. The design tool allows you to 5 Set your bud- create collages get. When setwith images, colors ting a budget, be and textures that flexible and don’t can be shared with forget to add a your designer. The buffer for the unex- KraftMyStyle app pected. Tools like from KraftMaid alKraftMaid Cabine- lows iPhone, iPod try’s Budget Calcu- and iPad users to lator can help you create and share estimate costs and Inspiration Boards stay on budget. on the go.

size of your household and kitchen.

Collect images of the appliances you like from magazines and brochures. Identify what you like about each appliance and consider how the appliance will contribute to the overall look and function of the kitchen.

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Create a kitchen contingency plan. During the remodeling process, there will be times you won’t be able to use your kitchen. Ask 6 Consider your 8 Browse show- your remodeler or timeline. A kitchen rooms, magazines designer to help remodel isn’t a and websites for you create a plan weekend project. ideas. When it to allow you to use Don’t forget to take comes to decorat- your kitchen at into consideration ing and remodelleast partially durany events that ing, the options ing different points could interfere with are endless. Page in the remodeling your timeline, such through your favor- process. as a family vacaite magazines and tion. visit a local showThough remodroom to gather eling can seem 7 Consider your design ideas. stressful at first, design style. Do KraftMaid offers the right amount you consider your- a kitchen idea of planning and self a traditional gallery to get the research will simperson? Or do dreaming started. plify the process you prefer a sleek, and result in the 9 Choose your kitchen of your modern look? appliances. When dreams.

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LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips Should you chuck all your good old holiday light strings and buy new LED holiday lights? Here’s how to decide.

1. LED holiday lights save you money. LED lights use at least 90% less energy than traditional holiday lights, according to the U.S. government’s Energy Star program.

2. But LED lights typically cost more than old-fashioned holiday lights.

Shop around because a growing number of retailers are offering sales on LED holiday lights and, if you can’t find a sale before the holidays, you can certainly find one after.

4. You can string a BIG strand of LED lights. Safety wise, you shouldn’t connect more than three traditional light strings, but you can connect up to 87 LED holiday light strings, totaling a whopping 1,500 feet! So blow your neighbor’s display away by cocooning your house in lights: 5. LED lights reduce the risk of fire. They stay cooler than incandescent bulbs, according to Energy Star.

6. How about that hue?

Colored and color-changing LED holiday lights are more vibrant than conventional lights, making your display easier to see from the street.

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SW 2 bdrm, 1 ba., $700 plus www.skagitsolutions.com 1ST MO. FREE! 1, 2 & 3 deposit. W/S/G and basic ca422-5708 or 420-0606 bdrm, MV, near college, on- ble included. 360-856-1577 site laundry, reserved parkRENTALS ing. W/S/G pd. Qualify today!

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Move in tomorrow! 428-3887 MV 2 bdrm, 2 ba See our listings at Luxury interior, all new, www.skagitrentals.com Burl. $795/mo. Huge 1 bdrm beautiful setting, Mt. Baker Remax Property Mgmt. garden apt. Cathedral ceil- view. All appliances & 823 N. 4th, Mount Vernon ings, new carpets & paint. W/S/G incl. Only $795, 360-424-3198 W/S/G pd., W/D, D/W. No $825, $895, $925/mo. 206smoke/pets. Contact Barb at 409-9317 or 206-849-3334 360-757-3932 Logan Park Apts in SedroWoolley accepting applications for waiting list. Low income housing. Must be agriculture worker to qualify. 2-3 bdrm TH apts. 2 bdrm ground floor HC units.

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WSG paid. No pets allowed. 856-2800.

1 bdrm in Burl. carport, natural gas heat, utility room, 1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals. $750/mo. W/S pd. $600/ Piazza Realty Property damage. No pets. 856-6878 Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com 2 bdrm, 1.5 ba, MV, garage, 3 bdrm, 1 ba, 3309 W. 2nd W/D hookups. W/S/G pd. No St., Anac. $925/mo. $600/ smoke. No pets. Credit check. $750/mo. + $600 sec. dep. 360-588-1610 dep. (360) 629-0430 3 bdrm, 2 ba., in Burl. st $1250/mo., 1 & $800 dep. Burlington, in town, 3 bdrm Credit chk. Ready between duplex, $1090/mo. 1st, last + 12/2 & 12/15. 360-766-5203 deposit. 360-757-0667

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2 bdrm, 700 Talcott, S.W. All energy efficient appliances.

Storage shed. Comprehensive screening report req'd.

No smoke/pets. $795. + $600 dep. 360-840-5728

S.W. small 1 bdrm apt., Lg. shop Stwd. Secluded 3 clean and cozy, W/S/G/gas acres, concrete flr woodstove and electric pd. No smoke/ $700/mo. 360-652-6560 pets. $600/mo. 360-856-4860

Country 2 bdrm, nice area. $725 + dep. 360-424-3889 or ANAC. Doublewide, 3 bdrm, 360-202-1175 (cell) 2 ba, yard, gas furnace, $790 + dep. 928-345-2086 MV 49 WILLOW LANE 2 bdrm, 1 ba. On-site laundry & storage. Ample parking. No pets. $750 incl. W/S/G. Avail now. Nice. 360-420-5700 Big Lake RV Resort: $400/mo. W/S pd. Boat launch, dock 360-422-6206 MV RV PARK. Affordable monthly living. Nicest park in town. (360) 428-8787

WINTER SPECIAL Mount Vernon 2 & 3 bdrm duplex

Private, quiet setting, all new. All appliances, W/S/G incl. Only $795, $855 & $895/mo. Call 206-4099317 or 206-849-3334.

4000 SQ. FT. of business/industrial space. Former auto body shop set up with heat, lights, office, bath, (5) 10' doors, and asphalt parking.

9094 Stevenson Rd., Anacortes. $2000/mo. or can split. Call 425-239-1020

Commercial space available.

Approved for towing company. 2400 sq. ft. office incl.

2 bay shop, and mezzanine, plus 10,000 sq.ft. fenced yd.

2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, 4-plex, up- East Stanwood. $2370/mo. stairs unit, gas heat, new Call Corky, 360-629-4542 paint & carpet, single car garage, no pets, no smoke, 1005 B Crestview Ln., MV. $695 + $600 damage dep.

Credit check. Call Joe 360424-4886.

30 ACRES AND A HOUSE 30 acres of farm land; 3 bdrm 2 bath rambler; close to Mt. Vernon.

FSBO $389,000.00 206-851-3979

REDUCED: Mobile Home in beautiful Park Village, Mount Vernon. 1248 sq. ft.

3 bdrm, 2 ba, open floor plan, large bedrooms, storage shed, newer roof and furnace. Many upgrades. $22,650. 360-319-4274 SPECIAL OFFER! $100 off first 12 months space rent! 1993 Dartmouth, 28x60, 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba. New roof & rear deck.

Lrg. kitchen w/appliances.

Full laundry room with washer & dryer! Must see!

Beautiful 55+ comm. Only $35.9k! Financing avail!

360-424-6946

MV 4 plex, 210 S. 20th. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, garage, W/D, new carpet, gas heat, $800/ mo., $500/dep 360-424-6974

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700 N. REED ST., #87, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $39,950

7075 Worline Rd., Bow $549,000 OPEN HOUSE Sun., Dec. 4TH, 12:00-3:00 Immaculate rambler on 7.72 acres in Bow. Remodeled in 2007. 2640 SF, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, slate floors, cherry hardwood. Custom maple cabinets & granite in the kitchen. Utility room with sink & pantry space. Several outbuildings for storage & a 36x48 SF shop with 4 bays. Plenty of room for animals, RV & toys. Wonderful sunsets & Mt Baker view. See photo gallery at www.windermere.com/289 580.

Call Mel Foley (360)770-3115 WRE/Skagit Valley

BUSINESS LOCATION Location! Location!

Prime location on Riverside Dr. Paved 21,780.00 square feet sales lot with lights,signs and ready to go on busy Riverside dr. Over 2000 sq ft building with offices, shop, lobby area, bathroom, attic storage area.Large shop door with garage door opener. Upstairs office has view of entire sale lot . Land Use (550) RETAIL/AUTO/TIRES/MARINEC RAFT/AIRCRAFT & ACCESS. Neighborhood (6R9) AUTO SALES/SERVICE FACILITIES Reduced to only! $329,000 428-5040

Former McDonald's 1908 Riverside Drive Mount Vernon -Prime owner/user opportunity -Excellent location for numerous office & retail uses -Close proximity to one of the highest traffic intersections (Riverside & College Way) -Strong neighboring retail base anchored by WalMart and Safeway -Seller will consider any reasonable offer Price reduced to $595,000 Grubb & Ellis Co. Call Scott Clements 206-388-3020

Condo warehouse space.

18'x60'. All amenities. Security. Call Rick, 360-3197359

20124 Hillvue St., Burl. $265,000 OPEN HOUSE Sat., Dec. 3rd, 12:00-3:00 Classic rambler on 1/2 acre lot in desirable Hillvue Estates. Perfect house for entertaining. Southern exposure - nice bright kitchen. 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath in 1765 sq.ft. See photo gallery at www.windermere.com/295080.

Call Mel Foley at (360)770-3115

One of the nicest double wide manufactured homes in Valley View. Close to town, shopping & all services, Hwy 20 & Hwy 9.

Many upgrades including newer appliances, roof, large outdoor shed for extra storage & all your tools & yard equipment plus fully fenced yard. Very clean & well maintained with lots of room to grow. 1431 sq. ft, 4 bdrms & 2 full baths with skylights bringing in lots of light. Pellet stove. See photo gallery at www.windermere.com/275029.

Call Rita Ingram, (360)708-8338 WRE/Skagit Valley

FOR SALE BY OWNER Quiet, peaceful Condominium, StoneBridge Community, MV hilltop area, oak flooring, vaulted ceilings, master suite w/walk-in closet & bath with oversize shower; guest room, full bath, den/home office, features gas heat, hot water and fireplace, kitchen has spacious pantry, built-in microwave, laundry room with utility sink and cabinets, approx. 1368 sq. ft.

Private covered deck, huge double car garage all on single level with attic storage. Clubhouse, group activities, adjoining Haggen walking path. Close to shopping and medical facilities. Priced at $174,500.

Call Barbara for viewing appointment 360-428-5617

Open House Sat. & Sun. Noon - 3PM 2281 S. 19th Street New Construction Pricing $325,000 2000 sq. ft. rambler on 10,000 sq. ft. lot Very quiet, secluded, S. Mount Vernon area 3 bdrm + den/4th bdrm, 2 ½ baths Granite countertops, stainless appliances Open floor plan Master suite features soaking tub, double vanities, double shower Close to schools, shopping, easy I-5 access Legacy Home Builders Charlie Ash 360-770-7678 www.legacyhb.net

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2281 S. 19TH STREET New Construction Pricing $325,000 2000 sq. ft. rambler on 10,000 sq. ft. lot Very quiet, secluded, S. Mount Vernon area 3 bdrm + den/4th bdrm, 2 ½ baths Granite countertops, stainless appliances Open floor plan Master suite features soaking tub, double vanities, double shower Close to schools, shopping, easy I-5 access Act now to pick colors.

Call Builder Direct Legacy Home Builders Charlie Ash 360-770-7678 www.legacyhb.net

SEDRO-WOOLLEY Rent-to-own this new 1470 sq. ft., 3 bdrm, 2 ba. Green built home. $1,450.00 mo.

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$184,000

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2631 Club Ct #308, Mt Vernon

$184,000

MLS#157137

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• Turn of the century • 3 lot corner location • 3+ bedrooms • Priced to sell!!

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• 2 houses • 5 acres • View • Shop

1601 Forest Dr, Mt Vernon SUNDAY 12-3

2518 Stonebridge Way, Mt Vernon For Details and directions, visit openhouse.com.

$180,000

MLS#208959 $149,055

$134,000

MLS#220567

• Over 2000 sf • 1.24 acres • 30x40 shop • Large kitchen

MLS#256370

• Small town • 4 bedrooms • Lots to offer • Close to river

• All new appls • 2 BD • Great rental or 1st time buyer • Not a short sale

$199,500

MLS# 296973

• Huge family rm • Private yard • Large kitchen/dining • 3 bdrms 2 baths

LOCAL FOOD BANK DRIVE! BRING DONATIONS TO 526 E. COLLEGE WAY $379,999

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• 4 bdrm rambler • Under const.

• 1 acre lot • Gated community

$46,900

#285085 $242,500

• Lovely 55+ home • Huge kitchen • Lg master suite • 2 car carport Anita Kohl 961-7795 Cleaver Sanders 941-3482 Dawn Hardman 540-0058 DJ Jacobs 941-5279 Duane Gish 770-9299 Dominic Pettruzzelli 333-5210

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MLS#255395

• Over 2000 ft • Huge deck • Glenhaven amenities • Newer 3 bdrm CALL SCOTT 360-540-2121

George Herner 840-3743 Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Jared Storrs 853-6895 Karl Morse 395-5405 Lorie Groth 425-422-7145 Margie Ernst 708-3198

Marlene Deasy 661-6720 Megan Daly 206-383-4407 Mike Newman 708-1419 Noli Goode 630-6527 Paula Margerum 220-0681 Rick Kiesser 770-1195

Sandi Hocking 708-1523 Sandi Riley 770-8670 Sharon Stokes 661-6164 Shaunna Harris 206-715-1623 Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696

SANDI RILEY 770-8670

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817 DANNA DRIVE, SEDRO WOOLLEY $199,500

38182 STATE ROUTE 20, (BIRDSVIEW), CONCRETE $386,500

2400 STONEBRIDGE WAY, MT. VERNON $298,400 ND ITIO

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•JUST LISTED, MUCH LARGER THAN IT APPEARS FROM STREET, OVER 1700 + SQ. FT.! •PRIVATE FRONT AND BACK YD., CLOSE TO SCHOOLS/SERVICES, CEDAR “RAMBLER” •3 BD., 1.75 BA., HUGE FAMILY RM. W/HARDWOOD FLRS., BRICK(GAS)FPL.

•CUSTOM RAMBLER W/HIGH CEILINGS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, MAPLE CABINETRY! •3 BD., 2.5 BA., LG. DEN, OPEN GREAT RM/LIVING/DINING RM., LG. KITCHEN •3456 SQ. FT. TOTAL + DOUBLE CARPORT, R.V DUMP •HUGE R.V. SHOP

•LG. 2000+ SQ. FT. “RAMBLER/CONDO” W/3 BD., 2 BA., COVERED DECK •OPEN PLAN W/HUGE OAK KITCHEN W/ ISLAND, & ADJOINING FAMILY ROOM •GAS FPL., GAS HT., A/C, PRIVATE MASTER SUITE,”GATED” R.V. PARKING AVAIL.

12816 EAGLE DRIVE, BURLINGTON $289,000

2725 E. FIR ST. #43, (PARK VILLAGE) MT. VERNON $26,500

2610 E. SECTION ST. #79, (LITTLE MOUNTAIN ESTATES) MT. VERNON $54,500 55+

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•GORGEOUS COV. PATIO & PARKLIKE YARD W/LG. SHOP/ SHED, GREENBELT PRIVACY+!! •UPDATED INSIDE & OUT, OPEN PLAN W/SPACIOUS LIVING/DINING ROOM •COZY FAMILY RM. ,KITCHEN W/EATING AREA, 2 BD., 2 BA., AIR-CONDITIONING!!

•JUST LISTED! OVER $130,000 INVESTED BY SELLER , UPGRADED TO THE MAX!! •OPEN LIVING/DINING RM., WOOD FLRS. IN LG. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM •3 BD., 2 BA., COV. PATIO, FENCED YARD., HUGE FINISHED DOUBLE GARAGE,OUTSTANDING!!

61 ALGER CCC RD, SDW $247,000 Fabulous 2005 manufactured home on 5 acres. Large 2 car garage/shop & greenhouse. Great place to enjoy peace & quiet & watch wildlife. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075. #138104 7759 F & S Grade Rd, SDW $259,000 Charming home on 7+ acres overlooking the valley. Large upgraded kitchen, formal living & dining rooms & cozy family room. Extra bonus room for guest, MIL or art studio. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #243405 512 TALBOTT ST., LAC $279,900 Custom Craftsman style rambler in the heart of La Conner on fee simple land. Features 2 bedrooms, den & great room concept with hardwoods, open vaulted ceilings & nice covered front porch. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #287388 3319 E. SECTION ST., MV $284,900 Spacious & sunny home with a great floor plan. Nice kitchen/ family room combo with a fireplace. Main floor master suite 94 WILLOW LN, MV $108,999 plus a bonus room upstairs & 3 more bedrooms. Big 3-car Great starter or rental home on dead-end street. Over 1/4 garage. Call Robin Luif 420-2026. #271177 acre lot with a carport/storage shed & RV parking. New roof & 535 STATE ST, SDW $299,900 paint. More info. at skagitvalleyhomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Great investment opportunity. 2 separate parcels, one with Krieger at 421-4446. #285014 duplex unit & the other offering 3 stand-alone 1 bed/1 bath homes. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #174821 1033 NEZ PERCE DR., MV $306,500 Beautiful 1 level home with many upgrades located in Thunderbird. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, huge master closet. Den off the living room, gas fireplace, hardwoods & beautiful views.

Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #287381 901 JAMESON ST., SDW $349,950 Completely restored & updated historic 1903 Victorian home.

127 E. LAWRENCE ST., MV $169,000 3142 SF, 3 bedroom plus parlor, den/office, family & bonus rooms. Many original features combined with many updates.

5 bedroom hilltop home, located near the YMCA. Gas heat, 2 car garage. Photos & more info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. More photos & info at www.SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #282892 Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #289068 $379,900 1225-1227 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BRL $169,900 EACH 23804 COPPER RIVER CT, MV Offered as a duplex at $339,800 or individual Townhouse units Beautiful & spacious Chaffey-built Nookachamp Hills home.

3200+ sq.ft. on .45 acre with 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. Large for $169,900. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gas firekitchen with island, stainless appliances & pantry. Large yard & places, 2 car garages. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #171607 1501 MEADOW LARK LN, MV $219,950 patios. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #278764 7601 STATE ROUTE 9, SDW $389,000 Classic rambler on spacious, private lot! Slate entry & big Spectacular log home on over 3 acres. One-level, 2 bedroom, 2 picture windows from the living room take in the patio & backyard. Fireplaces in family & living rooms. Call Robin Luif at bath, built-in 2006. Hickory floors, clear-cedar ceiling & fir logs.

Park-like setting. More info & photos at SkagitValleyHomes.

420-2026. #229760 455 KLICKITAT, LAC $235,000 com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #272363 22578 S.R. 534, CONWAY $449,500 Wonderful LaConner home featuring views over the marina, One of a kind home on 6.2 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus spacious rooms, open floor plan, two fireplaces, attached garage and great amenities abound. Call Sarah Minton at 770- large home office. House sits back from Hwy for privacy. 2 car garage. 18X36 in-ground swimming pool. Call Traci Gilbertson 3076. #29136416 18653 BLACKBERRY LN, MV $239,900 at 333-3479. #213565 Enjoy beautiful views of Big Lake from a private covered deck 3416 LINDSAY PLACE, MV $499,000 or from the picture windows that surround this gorgeous Custom Craftsman home. 4000+ sq.ft., with gorgeous master suite & 1760 sq.ft. home. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Fully huge kitchen with granite. Outdoor living area on covered deck. Huge finished lower level. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #275165 finished shop in basement. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #28602 24442 WICKER RD, #40, SDW $29,000 One of the largest homes in the community. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1848 sq.ft. Very well kept all age community with affordable space rent. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #284879 869 CARRIAGE CT, SDW $95,000 Immaculate triple wide with 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, den, vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with island & maple cabinets. 10x20 insulated shop with workbench. 55+ community. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #230071

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