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SO, WHAT IS BUILT GREEN®, ANYWAY? PAGE 3

Q&A ASK OUR BROKER PAGE 5

THE INSPECTION SITUATION PAGE 6

8707 Arnold Lane, Concrete

NEW PRICE $235,000

Skagit Tradition Realty 3780 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-424-0300 Agent: Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Agent: Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983

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Beautifully cared for 3 bedroom rambler with spacious rooms situated on 1.45 acres (two tax parcels).

Wonderful kitchen features a plethora of cabinets and counter space. Large attached garage with two shop spaces plus separate 40x60’ shop with plenty of room for RV. 360 degree view of the hills and mountains.

MLS#217961

BUYING: HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? PAGE 8

CLASSIFIEDS

FEATURED ARTICLE: THE INSPECTION SITUATION. The basic house hasn’t changed much in the past 100 years. It has a foundation, walls, roof, plumbing, heating and electrical systems, windows and doors. What’s changed drastically are the building standards and materials used to construct that house (cont. on pg. 6)

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TABLE of CONTENTS

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So, what is Built Green®, anyway?

Pg. 3

Q & A: Ask Our Broker

Pg. 5

The Inspection Situation

Pg. 6

Buying - How Low Can You Go?

Pg. 8

Classifieds

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BUYING

Pg.

HOW LOW IS “TOO LOW?”

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Oak Harbor

$127,900

3 bedroom, 2 bath home w/ large shop on 2 acres. Finished basement w/ large rec room.

Great Country Location. Private Setting. Priced to SELL! MLS#289812 Call Mike, 360-540-1341 PRI CE RED UC ED

Mount Vernon

$252,500

Newer home on 1.61 acres. Views of the bay. Shy 1600 sq ft. 3 bedroom, 2 baths. 2 car garage w/ shop area and ¾ bath. Large RV bay, RV Dump and outbuilding. Trex decking, home wired for heat pump. MLS#271642 Call Charlie, 708-1415, Jeannie, 708-9645

Wilma Louia Owner 661-1631

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Michelle Mitzel 630-4423

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Burlington

$285,000

Beautiful Burlington Bayhill rambler on shy ¼ acre lot. Shy 1800 sq ft, 3 br, 1 ¾ bath. Large kitchen w/ generous amounts of storage. Immaculately clean. MLS#223100 Call Charlie, 708-1415, or Jeannie 708-9645

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Clear Lake

$132,000

Lovely 2 BR, 1 ½ bath bungalow located in the heart of SW. Come in through the picket fence & the sunroom awaits you at the entry. Large Living/Dining Room Area w/ cozy gas insert. Cute Country Kitchen. Stairs wind down to partial basement currently used for storage & fun little 3rd BR. MLS#161197 Call Ron, 333-1045

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Mike Welling 540-1341

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Mount Vernon

$179,000

Great 2 bdrm plus den. Open floor plan & lots of storage. Nice master suite. 2 covered patios & greenbelt on 2 sides. MLS#299085 Call Ivana 770-3550

Calling all Tenants and Landlords Let Wilma Help With Your Rental Needs 360-755-5555

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Debbie Allen 708-8780

$189,000

Charming 1912, 3 bedroom bungalow. 1+ acre of a beautifully landscaped corner lot. Partial Lake and Cascade Mountain views in the historic community of Clear Lake. Original wood wainscoting, dining & living rooms. Large family kitchen. Upon acceptable offer seller will replace roof, upgrade wiring, and septic system. 2 detached garages.

MLS#221106 Call Pete, 708-6500

La Conner

$198,000

3 bedroom. 2 baths. 2453 sq feet. Bath off master.

Enjoy Shelter Bay amenities like swimming pools, golf & marina. MLS#268010 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Amber Soria 969-4030

Dan Soria 348-6655

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Lisa Davies 391-2232

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So, what is Built Green®, anyway?

The shortest answer to this question might be the one found in the National Green Home Building Standard, published by the National Association of Homebuilders. This publication describes a building method called the Whole House Approach. “The Whole House Approach means that every system must be considered in relation to every other system in a house to build an efficient, more comfortable, safer, and more sustainable home.” Unfortunately, this short description may not provide you the answers you are looking for as a consumer. You want to know “What will a Built Green® home do for me?” cont. on pg. 4

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BUILT GREEN®

cont. from pg. 3

As members of YOUR local building industry, Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) is doing our best to provide you with homes that are more durable, more considerate of our local environment, provide you with a higher level of comfort and safety, and cost less to operate over their lifetime. So, how do we achieve all that? We start by encouraging all of our local builders, their suppliers, and sub-contractors to join the SICBA Built Green® program. This program was developed based on models of similar programs in other areas, but was carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of our Skagit and Island counties communities.

The program offers training sessions for builders to familiarize them with more of the resources that are available within our own community, as well as offering more in-depth classes dealing with the specific means and methods for building Built Green® homes. Every member begins with an orientation, designed to teach them how to use the hundreds of available features on the Built Green® checklist to properly rate their homes to the “star level” they wish to achieve.

They are also provided with an extensive Homebuilder Guide, providing complete explanations for each listed item on the Built Green® Checklist.

The five “star levels” of the program are designed as an easy to recognize measuring tool, indicating the different levels of effort and achievement put into each individual home.

The one-star rating is a basic entry level into the world of Built Green®. Achievement at this level indicates that a builder has met certain minimum standards over and above code, and that he has engaged in the Built Green® thought process. Each subsequent star level indicates a higher level of involvement, and more and more achievement of Green Building principles. The first three levels are self-certified by the builder. The four-star and five-star levels are much more intense, and therefore require the services of 4

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an approved Built Green® verifier. The verifier provides third-party certification that all of the items on the checklist have been properly executed.

There is no one way to “Build Green.” Each potential building site is unique, with different possibilities and problems. Some of the unique features might include the slope of the property, the orientation to the street, how large the parcel is, is it in town, or rural, is it treed, or bare. Each family also has their own individual needs, is the house for a family of six, or for an elderly couple? Do they have a lot of big toys, like boats or other recreational equipment needing seasonal storage? The SICBA Built Green® program was developed in a way that allows the builder and the homeowner to decide which of the hundreds of listed Built Green® features, materials or methods to include in their project. The program requires a minimum number of points in each of the major categories: Site and Water, Energy Efficiency, Health and Indoor Air Quality, and Materials Efficiency.

The program also requires a much larger total number of points for each star level, allowing the owner and builder to select the areas of most importance to them.

Thus, if energy efficiency is of the most importance to your family, you can select more of the checklist items that will improve your homes energy efficiency, and less of the others, to achieve the total point value and star level you might be striving for.

So, back to the original question, “What will a Built Green® home do for me?” A properly designed and constructed Built Green® home will do what you want it to do. It will be more efficient in the areas you want it to be, it will be more durable, healthier and safer to live in, while having a lower over-all impact on the natural environment around you, all in the proportions you choose!

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Q&A

What’s the Appraisal Impact?

QUESTION:

How will new appraisal rules impact real estate?

ANSWER:

Appraisers say the new “Uniform Appraisal Dataset” rules will require additional time and paperwork and the result will be increased costs.

They’re also concerned that the new rules will generate more data - and that more data in the hands of lenders will ultimately lead to more automated appraisals and less need for human appraisers. Like professionals in many fields, they worry that the

new age of electronics will result in fewer jobs and less pay.

Alternatively, Fannie Mae says the new system will “provide lenders with greater confidence in loan quality by offering enhanced appraisal data quality and integrity.” In short, more uniformity will make it easier to compare appraisals and avoid errors and fraud.

For homebuyers, an appraisal should be seen as a consumer protection in the sense that lenders traditionally make loans based on the sale price of the property or the appraised value - whichever is less. This approach is purposely designed to also reduce lender risk and limit what can be called “over-lending.”

For additional information, speak with your lender and ask what type of appraisal will be conducted, whether it will be automated or not and what cost you can expect to pay.

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QUESTION:

What’s the difference between “sold” and “under contract?”

ANSWER:

When a home is “under contract” it means the owner and broker are giving notice that an offer for the property has been accepted. However, the fact that an offer has been accepted does not mean there’s a done deal - the offer could fall through because of a lack of financing, an inspection failure, etc. If you like the property you may want to submit a backup offer in case the first one is derailed.

With a “sale” sign the property has gone to closing, papers have been signed, checks have been written and the keys have been handed over. The property has a new owner.

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Affordable country living yet only minutes to town.

This unique 3 bdrm farmhouse has had many upgrades including oak kitchen cabinets and tile counter tops.

The 2nd floor master bedroom has loads of storage and a separate bonus room for office/den/hobbies.

The detached 30x50’ 2 story shop offers plenty of work space and the 2nd floor can be used for M.I.L. Bldg also has attached carport for RV. This property is a rare find!! Donna Kurras MLS#286030 360-770-7596

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The

Inspection Situation

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A market with properties both vacant and in varying states of disrepair puts further focus on the need for home inspections

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he basic house hasn’t changed much in the past 100 years. It has a foundation, walls, roof, plumbing, heating and electrical systems, windows and doors.

What’s changed drastically are the building standards and materials used to construct that house and, in recent years, the extended time many properties have sat inactive and in disrepair due to the foreclosure problem and economic downturn.

With those uncertain variables in play, it’s critical to have a professional home inspector when going to buy a home in today’s market.

“A home inspector in the early 1970s didn’t have to concern themselves with lead-based paint or asbestos those materials had yet to be deemed unsafe,” says Reggie Marston, president of Residential Equity Management Home. “In the early 1980s, no one was concerned with radon gas or anti-tip brackets on stoves. In the early 1990s, mold was not on everyone’s high priority list, and composite building materials were just starting to be installed.”

Those are just a handful of the myriad problems that today’s home inspectors need to be cognizant of when examining homes, which have more complicated components and systems built into them than in years past.

Ask Kurt Salomon, 2011 president of the American Society of Home Inspectors what the biggest issues his brethren are discovering nowadays and he’ll provide a lengthy list of hidden hazards and overlooked flaws - from improperly spaced balusters on railings and defective garage-door safety features to bolted- or painted-shut windows that reduce the number of fire exits in a residence and residual chemicals found in a house that had been used as a secret meth lab.

Yes, checking staples like the HVAC system, wiring, roof and foundation is essential, but 21st century home inspectors also have to be on the lookout for window seals that go bad after 10 years, rotten door thresholds due to inadequate awnings over the outside of the door, the presence of bacteria that can cause sickness, and even an infiltration of bedbugs in certain areas of the country. The

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rash of repossessed homes has only made their jobs harder.

“Since many foreclosed properties have been closed up for many months, even years, water damage, mold growth and deteriorated wiring inside wall cavities goes undetected until the home inspector starts the inspection,” says Gene Burch, certified microbial inspector for RTK Environmental Group.

“The purpose of a home inspection is not to assemble a list of normal wear-and-tear or cosmetic items but to identify the home’s most pressing problems to be addressed in an effort to save the buyer money in the long run,” says Salomon. “Even if the seller is not going to fix or compensate the buyer for problems revealed in a home inspection, the buyer will still benefit from having the knowledge of defective or unsafe components and systems.”

According to a recent poll conducted by ASHI, nearly 90 percent of all American homeowners surveyed believe home inspections are a necessity, not a luxury; 72 percent of respondents agree the home inspection they had when they purchased their current primary residence helped them avoid potential problems with their home, and 64 percent indicated they saved a lot of money in the long run as result of their home inspection.

Susan Aviles, broker with Aviles Real Estate Brokerage, says that she would never recommend that a client forego a home inspection. Ideally, the seller should have a home inspection completed prior to listing the home. Skip this step, and you risk losing a potential sale.

“You should always have a home inspected, regardless of the age of the structure and appearance, since many home improvement projects have been undertaken by do-ityourselfers and there may be many code violations,” Burch says. “Even a brand new home may have faults due to costcutting by builders in an effort to raise profit margins.”

When shopping for a home inspector, choose one who not only meets state licensing/certification regulations (currently, 37 states require licensure; visit www.ashi.org for more details), but who also has several years experience and comes highly referred by someone you know.

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Buying

How Low Can You Go? Shrewd buyers eager to get a home for a song have to be willing to play real estate limbo - just without going so low that the delicate dance of negotiations comes to a halt.

So when it comes to making a low offer on a desired home, how low is “too low?”

The answer depends on the property and local market, said Mark Madden, agent with Century 21.

“In our market, lowball offers are more likely used when a property has lingered on the market and become stale because it was overpriced from the beginning. But there is a point when a buyer’s lowball offer attempts can be very insulting and unrealistic in the

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minds of the seller and, often, the seller’s agent.”

Riccardo Ravasini, managing agent at Charles Rutenberg Realty in New York, says he would recommend a starting offer at about 17 percent below asking price, on average, on a privately owned home; for a new home development residence or bank-owned home, he suggested asking as low as 28 percent below asking price.

“Rather than just throwing a number out there, the best strategy consists of making a compliment, explaining why the offer is much lower than the asking price, and eventually offering something of value,” says Max

Dufour, principal at SunGard Consulting Services in Boston.

While you don’t want to completely disgust a seller with an unreasonable first offer, you actually want your first offer to not be accepted, said Ravasini. If the seller accepts your first offer, that may be a red flag that there’s something wrong with the property.

“Always try to be realistic and don’t go too low at the beginning,” Ravasini says.

“The seller needs to feel that you know what you are talking about, so he or she will take you seriously. Plan on a three- to four-step negotiation, be determined, and get straight to the point.”

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STAT ALOHA!

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Hawaii’s rank among places Americans would most like to live, beating out California (2) and Florida (3).

FYI: It’s the first time since 2001 that California has not been No. 1.

Source: Harris Poll of 2,463 adults

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The Dream is Still Alive A majority of Americans – both owners and renters – still believe in the importance of home ownership. That’s according to a study conducted by Fallon Research & Communications Inc., which reveals that 91 percent of owners and 72 percent of renters believe owning a home is a good financial investment.

As people age, their beliefs in the value of home ownership seem to be reinforced, according to the survey’s results. The study found that 69 percent of people ages 18-29, 76 percent of people ages 30-44, 81 percent of people ages 45-59, and 86 percent of those over 60 believe home ownership is a good investment.

The study also revealed that 68 percent of renters agree that home owners experience a better quality of life due to more stable communities and greater pride in their neighborhoods.

Source: National Association of REALTORS®

Mission Statement: The North Puget Sound Association of Realtors advocates for Realtors and their clients, provides services to help members prosper, and promotes the protection of property rights.

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A MUST SEE… One story, 4 Br, 2 Baths(remodeled). Birch flrs elec f/p.

Stainless appl, concrete flrs. Fully fenced yard, shed. $249,000. #292864 SEDRO WOOLLEY MOBILE… 784sf, updated bath, all appliances stay, lg covered deck in a nice park. Water, sewer & garb incl. $10,000. #278588 SPECTACULAR VIEWS… of Similk Bay & beyond. Just over 1 acre, water, power in street, very desirable location $175,000. #121206 PRISTINE CONDITION… & located on quiet street, beautifully landscaped yard. 3 bdrms, 1.75 baths & large family room. Lots of storage, large windows. $219,500. #180350 PROPERTY JUST FOR YOU… 13+ acres in Birdsview. 11+/- acres of beautiful pasture, mountain views & more. $169,500. #245298

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BURLINGTON TRI-PLEX… nice Duplex w/2 bdrms in each unit & charming older 900 sf home. Convenient location. Rent duplex, live in the other. $285,000. #152711 HISTORIC BANK BLDG… on busy Fairhaven Ave, Brl. Lots of natural light, appx 1950 sf, 2 baths & 2 entrances.

Loads of charm, remodeled, newer lighting & appl. Alley access. $197,000. #297564 BURLINGTON M-1ZONING SITE… across from new City Hall, level corner lot to build on! NEW PRICE $180,000. #28127623 OWN YOUR BUSINESS… nice location in Burlington w/2 businesses + apt above.Just 4 yrs old. $375,000. #286418 BELMONT TERRACE… nice large 3 bdrm Rambler, large fenced lot on deadend street in center of Mt. Vernon. Convenient to everything. $199,500. #89952

83 ACRES… beautiful pasture land, some wooded areas. 3 Br, Ba Mfg home, 2 shops, 7 stall horse barn w/ hay loft. Great property for cattle ranch or equestrian use. $599,000. #284837 MT. VERNON CONDO… nice floor unit on 11th St. Close to Hospital, close to everything. $89,000. #200244 AFFORDABLE HOME… on 1 ac. Solid home, hardwood floors, updated kitchen, tile counters & foundation. 300 ft of Creek front. No short sale, bank will finance. $159,500. #292338 ALGER AREA HOMESITE… Huge potential w/this home with a Mobile home inside! Large shop. $119,000. #288411 4 BEDROOM HOME WITH WATER VIEWS… Rambler in Anacortes with hardwood floors through-out and just $219,500. #250100 THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Large 3 bay, shop with R.V. 1.5+/acre. Minutes from town. A MUST SEE!! $185,000. #177380

Evening Phone Calls Welcome Shelah Inman 661-0145 Galen Kindred 770-7083 Holly Brown-Hilts 661-5538 Ron Wortham 661-1500 Terri Heyntsen 391-0938

Jan Scally Tod LeHecka Fritz Inman

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1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.

Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com

1 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts 2 x 1 ½ Town homes Covered-Assigned Parking Garages / Storage Avail.

Complete Appliance Pkgs Sport Courts / Playgrounds Pet Friendly Call Today! 360-856-4803 1ST MO. FREE! 1, 2 & 3 bdrm, MV, near college, onsite laundry, reserved parking. W/S/G pd. Qualify today!

Move in tomorrow! 428-3887 ANACORTES 4-PLEX 3 bdrm. 2 ba, upstairs unit.

3602 B Michele Ln. Gas frplc, W/D hookups, 2 prking w/ small stg. WSG paid. $860 + $800 dep. 360-293-8506 kimm.pacificridge@gmail.com MV, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, W/S/G pd., $30 application fee, $635 + dep. 360-873-8396.

NO HIDDEN FEES! Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 Norris Place 757-3060 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts.

Affordable. Section 8 okay.

On Lake Samish studio apt.

Dec. 1-June 15th. Lrg. kitchen, bath & living room/ bdrm, closets, use of lawn, beach & dock. No smoke/ pets. Refs. $550/mo. 360424-1695

Rent to own – MV 3 Bdrm, 2 ½ Ba, plus large bonus room, large fenced yard with garden space, $1,450 per mo. www.skagitsolutions.com st ½ off 1 months rent. 3 422-5708 or 420-0606 bdrm, 1 ba, MV, close to schools & I-5. $1150 + $800 dep. S/G pd. Pet ok w/dep.

RENTALS 899-5874 or 708-9887 Houses & Apartments.

See our listings at 3 bdrm, 1 ¾ ba, 200 E. Rio www.skagitrentals.com Vista Burl. Gas heat, big yard.

Remax Property Mgmt. $1000 + dep. 360-708-9484 823 N. 4th, Mount Vernon nd 3 Bdrm, 1 Ba, 3309 W. 2 360-424-3198 St., Anac. $875/mo. $600/ dep. 360-588-1610 3 bdrm, 2 story quaint older Victorian home with garden, 1.5 ba, large kitchen/dining area, gas heat, barn storage, West MV, new carpet, W/D. $995/mo. 1St, last & dep. No 1 bdrm in Burl. carport, natural gas heat, utility room, pets. 360-387-5713. $750/mo. W/S pd. $600/ 3 Bdrm, large yard, beautiful damage. No pets. 856-6878 Big Lake view, gas heat, $1,200/mo. incl. sewer & yard care. 360-421-2004 2 bdrm, 1 ba, W/D, $725/mo. st All utilities pd. $750/mo. $300 dep., 1 , last & dep.

Completely furnished, deco- 360-420-1685 rated and outfitted cabins, just bring your clothes and 2 bdrm, 700 Talcott, S.W. All groceries. 1st , last, damage. energy efficient appliances.

No smoke/pets. Birdsview Storage shed. Comprehen360-826-3159 sive screening report req'd.

Anacortes Alexander Beach No smoke/pets. $795. + $600 2 bdrm, ¾ ba, cottage, 2 car dep. 360-840-5728 garage, $995/mo/lease, $995/dep. 360-679-3355 2 Bdrm, on Lake Campbell, Clear Lake clean, cozy, 2 all utilities pd. Includes high bdrm, $700/mo., $500/secu- speed internet & cable. $850. rity. 360-856-2858 msg.

360-202-1357 FOR RENT. Small charming cottage in the woods, near Burlington, in town, 3 bdrm LaConner. 1 bdrm, W/D, no duplex, $1090/mo. 1st, last + pets. Must have exc. refs. deposit. 360-757-0667 $650. + $400 damage. 360466-4347

SW 2 bdrm, 1 ba., $700 plus deposit. W/S/G and basic ca- LaConner 2 bdrm, 1 ba house, no smoke/pets. Prible included. 360-856-1577 vate & quiet. $850/mo. + dep.

Incl. all util. Credit check reWINTER SPECIAL q'd. 360-941-8300 MV 2 bdrm, 2 ba Luxury interior, all new, MV 3 bdrm, 1 ba, 1500 sq. ft. beautiful setting, Mt. Baker Carport, $895/mo. + dep. view. All appliances & 360-941-5395 W/S/G incl. Only $795, S.W. Secluded 3 bdrm, 2 ba $825, $895, $925/mo. 206- on 5 acres, W/D, garage, hot 409-9317 or 206-849-3334 tub $1200/mo. 360-420-2277

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Big Lake RV Resort: $400/mo. W/S pd. Boat launch, dock 360-422-6206

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.

2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, 4-plex, upstairs unit, gas heat, new paint & carpet, single car garage, no pets, no smoke, 1005 B Crestview Ln., MV. $695 + $600 damage dep.

Credit check. Call Joe 360424-4886.

3 bdrm, 1 ¾ ba, 200 E. Rio Vista Burl. Gas heat, big yard. $1000 + dep. 360-708-9484 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

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

Clear Lake bank, 12777 Hwy 9, $650/mo. 960 sq. ft. Perfect for small business or office, 360-856-5669 lv msg.

Commercial space available.

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

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

East Stanwood. $2370/mo.

Call Corky, 360-629-4542

MV 4 plex, 210 S. 20th. 2 Lg. shop Stwd. Secluded 3 bdrm, 1 ba, garage, W/D, acres, concrete flr woodstove new carpet, gas heat, $800/ $700/mo. 360-652-6560 mo., $500/dep 360-424-6974 S.W. 1400+ sq ft. 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba, all applcs, garage, fenced yd., $975. 360-708-0362

ANAC. Doublewide, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, yard, gas furnace, $775 + dep. 928-345-2086

MV 49 WILLOW LANE 1 bdrm, 1 ba. On-site laundry & storage. Ample parking. No pets. $650 incl. W/S/G. Avail now. Nice. 360-420-5700

MV room in large house, W/D, all utils. including cable & internet, $490/mo., $100/ dep. 360-424-6974

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

ROOM for rent on Campbell Lake 2,500 sq. ft. house, shared kitchen & living room, beach access, W/D, all utils. pd. incl. cable & high speed Internet, $425. 360-202-1357

Prime location view lot #60 Burlington Hill (Tinas Coma). Lot in neighborhood of quality homes. Will reduce $75K if purchased before Dec. 31st. New price $115K. Will carry contract with 25% down. 808-2835501 ask for Joe.

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. $20,650. 360-319-4274

Will pay up to $120,000 for home with bath and a half if owner will take mobile home as part payment. Call Keith 360-420-3096

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MLS #253310 4344 Blank Road, S.W. Priced right at $129,000

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

www.122waugh.info Wonderfully redone rambler in Hilltop Haven. 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Ba home has 1594 sq ft on large lot w/private park like backyard. Home sits off the road for more privacy. Newer 50 yr comp roof, new carpets throughout.

Features formal living room, family room as well as dining room & eating bar in kitchen. Ample sized master Bdrm with walk in closet and 3/4 bath. New deck in backyard. Newer forced air furnace & hot water tank. Wood stove. www.122waugh. isnowforsale.com Ed Finlan Group 360-610-SOLD (7653) KWW Realty

Incredible timbered parklike 5.45 acre parcel with 167' of Samish River frontage. 1975 singlewide home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, woodstove, new carpet, vinyl windows, in good condition to live in or use while you build. Land only financed with 20% down at 3.75-4.5% interest. Located on a dead end street, setting is very peaceful and quiet. Call for a personal tour. See photos online at: ronvanpelt.com RON VAN PELT 360-333-1045 RE/MAX TERRITORY vanpelt@cnw.com

MLS #250397 Ershig Road Bow, WA $109,000

Nice acreage in desirable Bow Hill area featuring a wonderful pond & dock. 1 acre building site & 7.36 acres of open space. Small seasonal creek passes through the property. Potential westerly views with forestry activity. Driveway & clearing is done. Land financed with 20% down 3.75-4.5% interest. Bring your plans and enjoy all this private parcel has to offer.

RON VAN PELT 360-333-1045 RE/MAX TERRITORY vanpelt@cnw.com

Sedro-Woolley Condo warehouse space.

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

OPEN SAT., 1-4 415 State St.

MLS #161197 506 E. State, S.W. Nice home for $132,000

Pride of ownership! Vintage 4 bdrm 1ba home w/garage. New carpet, 06' roof, updated electric & plumbing. Fenced yard. $220,000

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

Suzi Linder, 425.330.7346, ZipRealty

RON VAN PELT 360-333-1045 RE/MAX TERRITORY Lovely 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 ba, bungalow located in the heart of Sedro Woolley. A sunroom awaits you at the entry. Large living/dining room area with a cozy gas insert. 2 spacious bedrooms and a bath are off to your right. Straight ahead to the cute country kitchen.

Off the kitchen is a mud/laundry room and a 1/2 bath. Downstairs to the partial basement currently used as a fun little 3rd bedroom and storage.One car garage and fenced yard.

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AMERICAN DREAM REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. Charming One-Level Condo! #291911 • $138,500

Very well maintained, unit is within walking distance to the club house in The Cedars 55 and older community. Nice kitchen with upgraded oak cabinets and all appliances are included. Nice Murphy bed makes the 2nd bedroom a great den or office as well! Garage has built in storage, great price for this nice unit!

For Lease - Light Industrial #217864 • $2,650/Month

6600sqft free standing Prime Light Industrial building.

Just off I-5 at Anderson Rd. Approx. 2200sqft of air conditioned office, storage & bath. Wired for phone system & Internet service, T-1 available. Warehouse features 8 roll up doors (4 drive through) and 1 dock high door. Ample parking and great location!

Rare Find!

Great Sedro-Woolley Home #272824 • $209,000

#296957 • $189,950

Really spacious 3 bedroom rambler on full sized fenced lot on a quiet close in street with good sized detached shop w/220 power! Wow! Home in really good condition, big covered back patio, newer windows and appliances! No Flood Zone Here! Easy financing, will go FHA or VA or USDA, no problems!

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Anacortes Office

This wonderfully finished 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home is set on a quiet cul-de-sac in Mount Vernon. This 6 year old home features an open floor plan, private setting, detached garage w/covered breezeway, many upgrades throughout. Large open kitchen has ample custom detailed oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances and corian counter tops. Main floor features a mix of hardwood floors as well as high ceiling. Master features private bath and huge walkin. Don’t miss out on this short sale.

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$298,400

MLS#165292 $189,000

MLS#205974

$274,500

MLS#56859 $229,950

MLS#229784

$245,000

MLS#46659 $259,500

MLS#239241

MLS#271689 $175,000

• 2000+ sq ft condo • Adult community • Nearly ¼ acre • 28x38 shop • 2 car garage • Huge kitchen • Mixed Comm. Use • 1200+ sf

$187,500

MLS#288307

$199,500

MLS#288284

• Water view • 2 bdrms, lg rec rm • Gated community • Private

• Shy 1 acre • River view • 2000+ sf home • 2 car shop

• Large family rm • Updated in & out, • Town & country • Privacy

• 3 bdrms, 2.75 bths • Fam Rm + Office/den • Huge Corner Lot

• Desirable area • 3 bdrms, 2.5 bths • Shy 1600 sf • Like new

• Investment Opportunity • Zero Lot Line • 6.6 acres close in • 3 bdrm home • Drive in restaurant • All equip included • Lovely views • 960 sf shop

$450,000

MLS#201498

• 9 unit building • Fully rented • Updated • Centrally located 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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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

2610 E. SECTION ST. #34, MV $19,950 Nice home in Little Mountain Estates, located on beautifully landscaped lot. One owner home shows pride of ownership.

Quiet 55+ community with large indoor pool. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #74240

For Sale & Priced to Sell! #293225 • $279,000

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3 bedroom 2 bath home in Sedro-Woolley and huge lot.

This home features tile roof, vinyl siding, huge detached 2 car garage w/shop & storage, covered patio fireplace, RV parking & much more. Don’t miss this great home!

Desirable in Mount Vernon #260764 • $259,950

Desirable location in West Mount Vernon flats, this well-maintained one-owner rambler w/open floor plan offers tons of natural light, mud room w/laundry tub, free-standing natural gas fireplace and new vinyl/carpet throughout. Large corner lot has a fully fenced back yard for privacy, large detached garage/ shop and 2-car carport w/ample RV storage. Feel like you’re out in the country but only minutes from town.

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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

2610 E. SECTION ST. #106, MV $39,500 Gated serene retirement community with lovely 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home. Spacious floor plan with carport & storage shed plus nice patio & private park-like back yard. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #299022 1100 3RD ST., SDW $121,950 Cute, affordable 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Gas heat & fireplace. Greenhouse, storage shed & corner lot. Close to town.

Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #272362 8047 AVERY LANE, SDW $163,000 Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1344 sq ft, 1998 manufactured home on level & cleared 1.1 acres. Rural area but close to amenities.

Photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #264108 304 W. STATE ST., SDW $199,500 REDUCED!! Lovely updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, large eating kitchen & bar. Fully fenced, low maintenance yard.

Attached 2 car garage. Close to town. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #149139 2902 MONTGOMERY PL, MV $215,000 Spacious 1800 sq.ft. rambler with 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Master with walk-in closet & ¾ bath. Living room with fireplace.

New carpet & interior paint. Fenced yard with deck & sprinkler system. 2 car garage. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #274079 1110 3RD ST., SDW $229,000 Lovely 2 story home with 2350 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths & den, large master & living room. Home with character, upgrades of Brazilian Cherry floors, light fixtures & front door.

Charming separate mother-in-law studio. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #273557 2028 FOWLER ST, MV $229,500 Great location, great floor plan at a great price! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, newer roof, new exterior paint & many interior upgrades. Covered back deck & fully fenced. Call Mel Foley at 770-3115. #236846 2010 SANDALWOOD, MV $230,000 Great rental history duplex sits on large lot. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer, fireplace & 1-car garage.

Lower unit A with a partially fenced yard. Call Sherry Johansen at 708-3636. #60925 31086 W. MAIN ST., SDW $278,900 Home on 1 acre, fenced & ready for occupancy. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large master suite with jacuzzi. Over 1800 sq.ft. 2 car garage, RV parking. Built in 2002. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #172757

17076 BLACKBERRY CT, MV $279,000 Wonderful open floor plan home on one level. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Full walk-in storage access under home.

Large lot with garden shed & territorial view. Call Kim Kelley at 202-5515. #263715 3905 DOGWOOD PL, MV $285,000 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & approx. 2344 SF located in Eaglemont.

Kitchen opens to dinning & family area. Master on main, upstairs bonus room, large deck & 3 car garage. Call Sherry Johansen at 708-3636. #171430 18307 PETER BURNS RD, MV $297,500 23 acre farmette close to Big Lake & ORV Park. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, detached 28’x48’4 bay shop, fenced pasture with 30’x36’ barn. Dog kennels & grooming room. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #231367 2417 CROSBY DR., MV $339,950 Classic 1969 custom home by “Master Builder” Len Holmgren.

Gorgeous living/dining combo with rock fireplace & hardwood floors. Valley views. 5 bedrooms & 4,000+ SF. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #218717 10943 MARY LN, BRL $348,000 Lovely 1 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths & nearly 2100 SF, large master suite, kitchen with eating bar & pantry. 2 car garage, 2 storage sheds & heated 24x48 shop/garage. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #243332 4859 BLANK RD., SDW $369,900 Beautiful NW craftsman home on nearly 1 acre; very private location. 10’ ceilings, extensive use of clear fir, Brazilian marble, concrete floors & artist designed stained glass windows & lights. More info at skagitvalleyhomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #271395 16663 BEAVER MARSH RD., MV $399,950 Updated home offering views of Mt. Baker & surrounding farm land. 2.7 fenced acres, barn, 4 bay garage & shop. Hot tub & in-ground, glass enclosed swimming pool. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #166950 15002 CHANNEL LN, LAC $435,000 Waterfront home at a great price. 1-story home with wonderful floor plan with spacious rooms & spectacular water views.

Large level lot, 2 car garage. Close to LaConner. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #249568 6792 F & S GRADE RD., SDW $485,900 Car Collector’s Dream: garage space for 12 cars! Approx.2238 SF, 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Pond, 6+ acres, lower property w/ approx.740’of Samish River frontage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #90077 163692 BRADLEY RD, BOW $525,000 Unique equestrian property on 2.5 acres. 1-level 3856 SF home; 1170 SF shop/garage; barn with 8 stalls & tack room; outdoor arena. More photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #273462 1231 S. 10TH ST., MV $619,000 Completely restored 1929 home on nearly one acre with expansive views of the Skagit River, tulip fields & beyond.

Updated kitchen with cherry cabinets & granite counters. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #269249 1045 BLACKBERRY LN., CAMANO ISLAND $975,000 2430 SF waterfront home. Large lot located at dead end with outstanding views of the Olympics, Mt. Baker & Sunsets. 70’ of waterfront. New metal roof, trex decking. Call Traci Gilbertson at 333-3479. #164059

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