Real Estate Weekly | January 27, 2012

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POLICY: HOME IS WHERE THE VOTE IS PAGE 3

RENTING: GETTING DUE CREDIT PAGE 4

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1926 LINDSAY LOOP, MOUNT VERNON

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$359,900

Beautifully maintained Maddox Creek executive home. This sharp home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, family room in daylight basement and 3-car garage. Lots of built-ins and custom work throughout. Enjoy beautiful views from the private deck and relax in the private patio and Skagit Tradition Realty yard. MLS#235143

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3780 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Suzanne Jenkins 360-424-0300

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Directions: From I-5, go east on College Way. Right on Laventure Road. Left on Section Street. Right on Maddox Creek. Take first left on Shelly Hill Road and first right on Lindsay Loop.

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FEATURED ARTICLE: RENTING: GETTING DUE CREDIT Looking to boost your creditworthiness? Those monthly rent checks just might be the thing to do it. Does your landlord love you because you’re always on time with the rent? Well, your good reputation may spread to others, like credit card issuers. Many millions of young (cont. on pg. 4)

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Policy - Home is where the vote is

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Renting: getting due credit

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Q & A: Ask Our Broker

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New homes are getting smaller

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Classifieds

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Mount Vernon

$130,000

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

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Mount Vernon

$215,000

Well cared for 2 story home. Desirable Blackburn Ridge area. 3 BR, 2 ½ baths, 1628 sq. ft. Gorgeous new mahogany deck. Newer int & ext paint, many new updates. On fully fenced lot. MLS #290421 Call Charlie, 708-1415, Jeannie, 708-9645

Debbie Allen 708-8780

Dan Soria 348-6655

Burlington

$284,500

Desirable Burlington Neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. Large bonus room. Fully fenced backyard. Awesome waterfall and landscaping.

RV parking site. MLS #293347 Call Jim, 708-1681

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Amber Soria 969-4030

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$159,000

Well maintained 3 bedroom home. New laminate for nice clean look. Open floor plan , approx 1008 sq ft. Kitchen/dining area open to living room. RV parking and fully fenced backyard. MLS# 239139 Call Ivana, 770-3550

Classic bungalow on Mt Vernon Hill. 2 bd/1 ba.

Wainscoting & plate rail frame dining room.

Fenced yard w/ alley access. Detached garage/ storage. Walk to schools, downtown. MLS #304735 Call Amber, 969-4030 or Dan 360-348-6655

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Get away from it all at this Samish Island high bank 3 bd/ 1 ba rambler. There is a sweeping view of the bay and the mountains. Shared boat ramp and private beach access. MLS#261419 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Home is where the

vote is

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p ol ic y

sizing up the home

2,311 As we move into the election year, promoting homeownership remains a top issue among likely voters The majority of Americans are saying, Read our lips: We want tax incentives. At least when it comes to promoting homeownership, according to a survey of 1,500 likely voters recently released on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders.

The survey shows that three-fourths of voters – both renters and homeowners – believe it’s appropriate and reasonable for the federal government to provide tax incentives to promote homeownership.

Along party lines, the sentiment is felt by 84 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of both Republicans and Independents.

On the mortgage front, two-thirds of respondents say the federal government should help buyers afford long-term (30-year), fixedrate loans. With that, 73 percent of respondents oppose eliminating the mortgage-interest deduction, a position held by 77 percent of Republicans and 71 percent of both Democrats and Independents.

Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they would be less likely to vote for a congressional candidate who proposed abolishing the deduction.

Among the poll’s other major findings: • 96 percent of homeowners say they are happy to own their home; 84 percent of owners who are “underwater” – owing more then their home is worth – felt the same.

• 79 percent of owners would advise a family member or close friend to own; 69 percent of underwater owners would offer the same advice.

• 74 percent said that despite the ups and downs of the housing market, owning is the best investment they can make.

• Nearly seven in 10 voters who currently do not own a home said buying a home was a goal.

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Average square footage of finished area of a newly constructed home in 2011. FYI: The average lot size was 20,614 square feet Source: NAHB 2011 construction cost survey

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3 bedroom, 2 bath Skagit Highlands home featuring double garage, kitchen pantry & breakfast bar. Great community parks & playground areas. MLS#309931

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$199,000

Affordable country living yet only minutes to town.

Unique 3 bdrm farmhouse featuring oak kitchen cabinets, tile counter tops, separate bonus room, detached 2-story shop & carport for RV. This property is Donna Kurras 360-770-7596 a rare find!! MLS#286030

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Renting Getting Due Credit

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Looking to boost your creditworthiness?

Those monthly rent checks just might be the thing to do it

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oes your landlord love you because you’re always on time with the rent? Well, your good reputation may spread to others, like credit card issuers.

Many millions of young adult renters and others who don’t have many credit accounts, as well as renters who’ve previously had financial difficulties, could boost their credit rating through on-time rent payments, Ulzheimer says.

“It’s fantastic,” to have rents included, says John Ulzheimer, president of consumer education for SmartCredit.com.

Here, a look at who’s looking at rent payments:

The Count Begins Experian, one of the three major credit-reporting bureaus, began reporting on 8 million renters last year through its subsidiary RentBureau.

Another major bureau, Equifax, reports that it does not collect rental data, and TransUnion, the other big bureau, says that it has rental information for tenant-screening use by landlords only.

While 8 million is a big number, it’s remains only a small portion of the many millions of renters nationwide.

Currently, Experian is collecting rental data only from property managers, who usually work for

larger-scale apartment complexes.

“We’re working on a partnership that would allow individual landlords to participate as well,” reports Brannan Johnston, vice president of Experian’s RentBureau.

If you’re not one of those 8 million, it’s likely a credit report compiled by CoreLogic, a consumer information firm based in Santa Ana, Calif., will have information about when you take a lease – in addition to any subsequent eviction or collection notices – but not monthly payment data. Moreover, Fair Isaac Corp., the firm that develops FICO credit scores, is working with CoreLogic to introduce a numerical score that cont. on pg. 6

It may seem that credit cards are more American than apple pie…

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credit

cont. from pg. 5

When Is ‘Late?’

indicates credit worthiness using this information.

The Thin Are Bulking Up It may seem that credit cards are more American than apple pie, many people have no or limited credit.

Last year, Experian included only positive rental payments in its report but this year is including negative information, too. Because they added in only positives, consumers with “thin” credit – meaning two or fewer credit-related items on their records – tended to show a significant boost in their credit score, relates Johnston. For those with many credit items on reports, there was “less general score movement,” he says.

Lenders Take a Look If renters apply for a mortgage someday, the lender will “track down your rental

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payments one way or another,” asserts Neil Caron, vice president of Freedom Mortgage in Mount Laurel, N.J. Usually, lenders call landlord or management companies for the information, but having a score or credit report that reflects the data will make it easier, Caron adds.

Both CoreLogic and Experian say their scores will be used by a variety of credit-extending firms, not just mortgage lenders.

When rent isn’t paid on the defined due date, “it’s legally late,” says Janet Portman, an attorney and co-author of “Every Tenant’s Legal Guide, 7th edition” (Nolo Publishing, 2012}.

However, “some states [have laws] that give you a grace period of two to five days,” she says.

When landlords report late pays, their statement is duly recorded by the bureau.

The fact that landlords can report late pays without input from a renter disturbs both Portman and Chi Chi Wu, an attorney with the National Consumer Law Center. “In a lot of jurisdictions, it is a tenant’s legal right to withhold rent if something is wrong, like the hot water isn’t working,” Wu says.

Both CoreLogic and Experian say that consumers have the right to dispute any data they deem inaccurate in their reports. But that’s a cumbersome process, and put onus on the renter, Wu notes.

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Q&A

are loans easier to come by QUESTION:

Given that mortgage rates are at or near historic lows, shouldn’t it be easier to qualify for a loan since monthly payments are smaller than recent years?

ANSWER:

It’s logical to believe that lower rates mean smaller payments and less difficulty getting a loan. The catch is that mortgage rates are not the only issue to consider.

For instance, while it’s true that loan rates are low, it’s also true that incomes have generally fallen. The Census Bureau says real median household income fell 5 percent between 1999 and 2009. Home values nationwide were

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19.1 percent lower in August than in April 2007 according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The situation in hard-hit foreclosure centers is worse. Also, many people who were foreclosed in the past two to five years simply cannot get mortgages, no matter what their economic status.

The government is trying to loosen loan standards with a new program that allows borrowers to refinance no matter how much the value of their homes has fallen. Previously the program was unavailable when properties were more than 125 percent under water.

The revised guidelines for the Home Affordable Refinance Program should allow many additional borrowers to refinance to a lower rate, especially in states such as Nevada, California, Florida, Michigan and Arizona, where home values have fallen sharply.

Lower monthly costs should reduce future foreclosure rates and also stimulate the economy

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because borrowers will have more cash to spend. The catch is that the new HARP program also implies a lot of risk to the government because newly qualifying borrower properties are so thoroughly upside-down.

Despite huge economic problems the reality is that mortgages are being made and homeownership levels are actually rising. The Census Bureau reports that ownership increased in the third quarter by .4 percent, something that could not happen without ready access to financing.

If you have a rate that is high by today’s standards then speak with local lenders. Such discussions can’t possibly hurt - and they may lead to lower monthly bills.

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18519 Chantrelle Lane, Mount Vernon Country setting yet close to town on one full acre w/possible access to 8 additional acres of open space.Large wood wrapped Lindal Windows look out to private yard & deck.

Kitchen has nice high windows & vaulted ceiling w/deck off sliding glass door.Master bedroom & master bath w/double sinks.

Cedar siding, newer roof, and furnace.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#: 302484 $250,000

5361 Park Ridge Place, Sedro-Woolley Quality built home on 4.89 acres of manicured pasture, fenced and cross fenced, barn has 4 stalls, wash rack, tack rm, water & power inside and out plus room for 4 tons of hay in the loft. Home is beautiful with rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings, large gourmet kitchen, manicured lawn and garden space is irrigated. Large master suite with large jetted tub and French doors to the patio. Wired in generator.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS#: 300499 $480,000

1048 Cassius Ct, Camano Island Beautiful custom 3 bed, 3Bth, 836 sq ft 3 car garage designed with views from every room of Mt. Baker, Utsalady Bay, Whidbey Is. and Canadian Mtns. Lg kitchen center island, built in china hutch, pantry. 2 gas fireplaces 2 upper & lower decks Seller will consider all offers.

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#: 292797 $575,000

1105 Longview Ave, Anacortes Lots of room in this FreddieMac/Homesteps foreclosure.Over 2500 sq ft of living area on a large fenced corner lot with a detached garage.The large private master suite upstairs has a fireplace and private sitting room and enclosed decks that have a view of the City and Puget Sound.As an added bonus there is new carpet thru out.

Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS#: 292248 $264,900

2021 N Laventure Rd #307, Mount Vernon 2 bedroom 2 full bathroom condo conveniently located in an off-street area lending to seclusion from traffic & the surrounding area. Master bedroom has walk-in bath and 2 large closets.Second brm. has access to bth. plus hallway access.

Kitchen with granite counter top & thru wall serving to living room.

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS#: 268662 $120,000

516 Kloshe Wy, La Conner Lots of room in this very large 3,000 plus square foot FreddieMac/Homesteps foreclosure in the Shelter Bay community. A large 3 bay garage w/high doors & partially finished basement add even more. Huge kitchen w/granite & stainless appliances.

Great room is huge! Nice master on main floor. Upper floor has mother-in-law area w/3 rooms.

MLS#: xxxxxx $204,900

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WONDERFUL COUNTRY HOME… with dramatic 2 story cupola. 2300 sf home with 1440 sf shop building on 5 private acres. $369,500. #310015 BIG PROPERTY… 129 wooded acres just 10 minutes from Mt Vernon. Can be divided into 6 lots. $475,000. #104177 WONDERFUL HOME… on 1 ac level lot in perfect condition. 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, great kitchen, family rm,w/ gas fireplace. Beautiful master suite. $325,000. #223246 8 ACRES… 4 Br, 3 Ba. brick home in rural neighborhood. Island kitchen w/ pantry, large dining room, nice rec room. Lg deck, hot tub. $349,000 #57569 CUTE HOUSE… a 1910 classic in downtown Mt Vernon, nicely updated.

2BR + Den. $119,500. #286658 COUNTRY SETTING… 5 acres with nice westerly views just a few miles from Stanwood exit. $89,500. #309505 Holly Brown-Hilts 661-5538 Tim Reichert 391-5587 Fritz Inman 661-0147 Tod LeHecka 333-1032 Shelah Inman 661-0145

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SHARP OPEN CONDO… with vaulted ceiling, 3 skylights, gas fireplace & covered deck. 2 Br, 2 Ba+ den with french doors. Spacious living/dining room open to kitchen with granite. $205,000 #308800 MT. VERNON CONDO… nice floor unit on 11th St. Close to Hospital, $89,000. #200244 A LOT FOR A LITTLE.… 4 Br, 2.5 bath home, all appliances included, spacious deck & patio. Fenced backyard, close to walking/biking trails. $194,500. #279134 NORTHWEST CRAFTSMAN… One of the largest homes, backs up to protected area. Open plan, large kitchen, covered patio. $350,000. #107987 POTENTIAL OF EXTRA BLDG LOT!… Immaculate home on Mount Vernon hill, updated, 3 Br, 1.75 baths, ally access with carport & shop. $200,000. #305608

ROOMY… 3 Br, 2 Ba home on 1.52 ac. 3 car garage, Covered RV parking & patio. Open floor plan, good sized master. Rural setting, minutes to town. $185,000. $177380 GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD… in center of Mt. Vernon. Roomy 1984 sf, 3 bd, 2 ba Rambler, large lot. New carpet & vinyl installed thruout. $199,500. #89952 BURLINGTON LOT… zoned general commercial. Perfect site for clinic or any professional use, has sewer & water. Survey & elevations complete. $415,000. #178973 VACANT LAND… 5 ac level parcel.

Bldg site ready for new Mobile or sitck blt home. West of I-5 location (Hobson Rd), offers wanted... $100,000. #2929150 HERE FISHY FISHY… fantastic acre plus pond stocked with fish on 15.7 acres, Pleasant Ridge. $249,500. #290061

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New homes

are getting smaller From the early 1990s to the beginning of this century, “bigger is better” certainly was the mantra of the home-building industry.

All across North America buyers could browse among home developments boasting homes of 3,000 square feet or larger and multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. But according to new data, home buyers are seeking less space today but more in green amenities.

Research by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association has found that many people now desire smaller homes with multipurpose rooms and energy saving features. They’re not ready to trade in their two- and three-car garages just yet, though. Plus, a survey of International Furnishings and Design Association members forecasts that McMansions will become a thing of the past and more emphasis will be placed on smaller, more eco-friendly homes. Family rooms will grow larger, as will kitchens. Other rooms in the home will disappear, including the living room.

Many homeowners and potential home buyers realize that with girth comes a cost. In today’s fragile economy, the ability to cash in on the dream of homeownership may come at the compromise of a smaller, better-planned home.

According to Tim Bailey, the manager of Avid Canada, a research and consulting firm for the building industry, “While many consumers are willing to forgo space, they are not equating this with having to forfeit functionality. Design creativity is requisite to adapt to this changing preference.”

Here are some things that you will and will not find in newer homes moving forward. * The dining room is becoming

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extinct, with larger, eat-in-kitchen/ entertaining spaces the norm. The kitchen will be the main room of the home and be renamed the “kitchen lounge.” * Separate rooms are evolving into spaces that serve many different purposes. * Although the sizes of bathrooms may be scaled back, the amenities will not. Spa-style bathrooms with luxurious products, high-tech features and televisions will be on the rise. * The master bedroom suite may not shrink in size, but it could be combined to form a home office and exercise space. * Expect to see more high-tech offerings, such as voice- or motion-activation devices in the home.

Lighting, entertainment gear, heating/cooling systems, and even blinds could be hooked up to a master control system. * Thanks to an increasing number of people working from home, the presence of a dedicated home office is a given in newer homes. Nearly 40 percent of industry forecasters say that they expect one in every home. * Home storage solutions will also be a vital component of new homes. Builders will create clever solutions for mixing storage into more compact spaces. * With aging Baby Boomers comprising a larger segment of home buyers, expect to see more onelevel homes, or at least homes where there is a master suite and the majority of the living space on the first level.

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Part of what is driving this trend is the cost of homes in relation to space and the increased interest in environmental conservation.

Smaller, more efficient homes require less in terms of heating and cooling energy.

They need less furniture, and new materials made from sustainable products help further fuel green initiatives in the building industry. Energy efficient homes are a main priority for buyers. Although the homes may be smaller, they will not be miniscule.

And home buyers can expect a host of amenities that will make the smaller size of homes barely perceptible.

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Buying or selling a home can be one of the most exciting, and most stressful things you will ever do. The terminology, the paperwork and the amount of investment you make can seem overwhelming. When you make the decision to use a REALTOR®, you can be sure that they will be looking after your best interests.

The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark, the use of which is earned by your real estate agent or broker through ongoing training and membership in the largest trade organization in the country, The National Association of REALTORS®. *Every member of the National Association of REALTORS® makes a commitment to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. The Code of Ethics is a promise—as a customer of a REALTOR®, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters. It is mandatory for REALTORS® to take the Code of Ethics orientation and they are also required to complete a refresher course every four years.

If you want to be sure that you are dealing with a REALTOR® member, visit our website at www.npsar.com/realtor_offices to see a listing of current local member offices, or look for an office that has earned the distinction of displaying the REALTOR® logo:

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Must be 62 years of age or older and/or disabled. Rent includes water, sewer and garbage. Community room, new on-site laundry facilities and private patios. Call for details.

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Clean, sunny, 3 bdrm, 2 ba in Beaver Lake / Clear Lake. 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, 4-plex, upNo pets/smoking. 1St, last + stairs unit, gas heat, new paint, single car garage, no dep. $1000. 360-941-9313 pets, no smoke, 1017 B Clean, sunny, 3 bdrm, in Crestview Ln., MV. $695 + Beaver Lake / Clear Lake. No $600 damage dep. Credit pets/smoking. 1St, last + dep. check. Call Joe 360-424$1000. 360-941-9313 4886.

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Piazza Realty Property 2 BDRM MV APTS., quiet, Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT ASK ABOUT OUR W/S/G/recycle & basic cable Winter Move-In Special pd. Covered parking and (7368) www.prpmrentals.com Nicest park in town. MV RV storage room including laun1 bdrm, 1 ba, 12777 Hwy 9, 1700 sq. ft. S.W. 2 bdrm, 2 Park has a few spaces left for dry on-site. No smoking/ $600/mo $500/dep No pets/ ba, large library or bonus monthlies. 360-428-8787 pets. 360-708-1721 smoke. 360-856-5669 lv msg. room, 3 fireplaces, minutes to 2 Bdrm, 315 W. Woodworth, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, gas heat, lrg I-5, quiet cul-de-sac, adult S-W. $700 + dep. W/D fenced back yd. $990 + $750 community, air conditioning, Big Lake RV Resort: low utilities, lots of storage, $400/mo. W/S pd. Boat hookups, no pets/smoking. dep. S/G pd.* 360-420-7220 partially furnished. $950/mo. launch, dock 360-422-6206 W/S/G pd. 360-755-1362 St Newer MV 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, all 1 , last & $1000/dep. 360gas, no pets/smoke, 1 year 630-4632.

Apartments for Rent: All utilities paid including lease, credit check, $1,200 + DAFFODIL COURT power and cable TV. 1 Bdrm $1,000 dep. 360-424-6794 55 & older. W/S/G/ $700/mo.

Monthly rental 4 bdrm, 2 ½ ba, 2 car agreement. 24 hr. on-site garage, 2200 sq. ft. In S.W. laundry, close to college. Call $1300/mo. 253-486-2271 (360) 424-0221.

4 bdrm, 2 ba, newer home, MV large 2 bdrm, W/D, D/W lrg kitchen & yard, S.W. Dogs & disposal. No smoke/pets. ok. $1275. 360-510-2086 $750/mo. $700/dep. Call All util. & cable incl. 2 bdrm, Mark at 360-708-2694 1 ba, gas frplc, carport. Pet considered. No smoking. MV. MV, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, W/S/G $990/mo. 360-428-5864. pd., $30 application fee, $635 + dep. 360-873-8396.

Burl. very nice 2 story, 1550 sq. ft. home, with carpet, frplc., granite countertops, 1 NO HIDDEN FEES! Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 car garage, applcs. incl., $1,000 damage, $1100/mo.

Norris Place 757-3060 Contact Mike (360) 202-4700 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. after 5 p.m.

Affordable. Section 8 okay.

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basic cable paid. W/D. Call for details. 856-6652

2 bdrm, 5 new appliances, no smoke/pets, W/S/G pd. $695 + $600 dep. 700B Talcott S.W. 360-840-5728 MV 2 bdrm, gas, W/D, carport. W/S/G pd. $725, 1St, last, dep. No dogs. 770-4159 Northridge – 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, $1,350/mo., $1,200/dep., $50 app. fee. No smoke or pets.

360-770-6273

1 acre wooded lot Ready to build. Well water.

12 miles East of I-5 near Lyman, Skagit County. Protective covenants. Come look. 360-826-3389 for appointment. $74,500. Terms if qualified.

THREE 1 ACRE LOTS NEAR LYMAN. 12 miles east of I-5. Secluded – surrounded by wildlife areas. Ready to build. View is sensational.

The value is in the view – come look. Make an offer – Terms available. No worry of flooding.

Call 360-826-3389

Professional, medical, dental office space for lease or sale, 1500 sq. ft., near Island Hospital in Ancortes. (360) 293-6998

REDUCED: Mobile Home in beautiful Park Village, 55+ park, Mount Vernon.

1248 sq. ft. 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, open floor plan, large bedrooms, storage shed, newer roof and furnace. Many upgrades. $19,650. 360319-4274

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MUST SELL BY APRIL 1, 2012. $145,000

Beautiful home in great neighborhood.

Built in 2006. Nearly $50,000 in upgrades. 2150 ft. 3 bed, 2.25 bath. Wonderful kitchen and master suite. Perfectly maintained in and out.

2602 River Vista Loop.

Saturday noon to 2:00 E. on College Way, N. on LaVenture, thru 4-way stop.

North Hill Neighborhood is on left. $299,950 Tom DeRose Coldwell Banker Bain 360-220-9355

Business for sale: Tanning and Hair Salon at the Harborside Village in Oak Harbor. Great opportunity.

Open with very little cost.

All electrical is installed and beds are in. Hair stations are ready. Great parking.

Very inexpensive rents.

ONLY $4,000. Give us a call for more details, Frank 360-929-6862

Condo warehouse space.

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

*Newly Remodeled 3Bdrm, 1-1/2 BA Rambler on So. 14th St. in MV, in a quiet neighborhood. *This home boasts Large Fenced Yard / Fireplace / Carport / Laundry Room / Family Room / secluded patio area / small outbuilding / lots of cabinet storage *This structurally sound home just needs YOUR finishing touch of "floor coverings" for the main living areas: Kitchen, Dining/Living Room and 3 Bedrooms. $2K cash rebate to buyer at closing to defer their cost for carpet.

Call 360-757-9687 for viewing appointment

New Mount Vernon Home 2281 S. 19th Street 2000 sq. ft. rambler on 10,000 sq. ft. lot Very quiet, secluded, S. Mount Vernon area 3 bdrm/den, 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 Nearing completion, call builder direct. $325,000 Brokers protected.

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

8.9 Acres w/ 3bd & Shop $135,000

Stick built 3 bedroom with big shop and wooded 8.9 acres. Buy this home with $1000 out of pocket, let me show you how. Call for appointment.

A.R.E. Realty 360-201-8886 330 #B, Hwy 20 Sedro-Woolley

HOME FOR SALE 29,900 This is a spacious 1800 square foot manufactured home in a quiet community. It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, it has a formal dining room, two living rooms, a wood stove and vaulted ceilings with skylights. It has a storage shed too. With qualified Bank loan the monthly payment is $750, this includes the mortgage, space rent, garbage & sewer.

The community is also pet friendly. This is an all age park. 600 N Reed st #50. Call 360-333-3110

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•WHY PAY RENT? ENJOY “ADULT” CONDO LIVING AT IT’S BEST, CLUBHOUSE & POOL! •SPACIOUS/OPEN PLAN W/2 BD., 2 BA. (JETTED TUB), ALL APPLIANCES, GAS HEAT •LG. BAYWINDOWED LIVING RM. W/GAS FPL., KITCHEN/ FAMILY RM. + GARAGE!

38182 STATE ROUTE #20, “BIRDSVIEW” CONCRETE $386,500

15280 STATE ROUTE #530, CONCRETE $264,500

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•CUSTOM HIGH CEILINGED RAMBLER W/QUALITY FEATURES,HARDWOOD FLOORS, MAPLE CABINETRY •3 BIG BEDROOMS, LARGE “VIEW” DEN, OPEN GREAT ROOM/LIVING/DINING ROOM, FIREPLACE, 2678 SQ. FT.!!

•GORGEOUS CHERRY KITCHEN, LG. R.V. SHOP/BARN WITH R.V. DUMP, 5 ACRES W/MTN. VIEW

BY APPOINTMENT, EASY TO SHOW! •HUGE NEW PRICE REDUCTION, “ESTATE” TYPE SALE, LOVELY GREENBELT & MTN. VIEWS •UPDATED W/NEWER FLOOR COVERINGS, REMODELED KITCHEN (NEW CABINETRY & MORE) •COZY FAMILY RM., 2 BD., 2 BA., GAS STOVE IN MT. BAKER VIEW LIVING ROOM

2610 E. SECTON ST. #25, (LITTLE MTN. ESTATES), MT. VERNON $68,500

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•GREAT NEW PRICE, SELLER SAYS “BRING AN OFFER PLEASE!”, UPGRADED TO THE MAX! •SPACIOUS/OPEN PLAN W/HUGE LIVING/DINING RM.,1725 SQ. FT.!! •NEW WOOD FLRS. IN KITCHEN & NOOK, 3 BD., 2 BA., HUGE 2 CAR GARAGE

•LG. FENCED YD. W/LG. PATIO, + GARDEN SPACE. •NEW “HARDIPLANK” SIDING, NEW PAINT INSIDE & OUT, NEW CHERRY CABINETED KITCHEN •NEW FLOOR COVERINGS THROUGHOUT, 3 BD., 2 BA., DOUBLE CARPORT/STORAGE

BY APPOINTMENT, EASY TO SHOW! •UPGRADED “TRIPLEWIDE” HOME LOADED W/UPGRADES, PRIVACY PLUS!! •LARGE GREEENBELT LOT, OPEN PLAN W/ 3 BD., 2 BA., HUGE LIVING/GREAT ROOM •LOVELY OAK KITCHEN W/ADJ. FAMILY RM., FORMAL DIN. RM.,LG. DOUBLE GAR. + BIG SHOP!

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North Homes Realty Inc. 360.424.2100 • www.century21northhomes.com

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4608 Nooksack Loop, Mt Vernon SAT & SUN 12-3

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$84,935

MLS#312123

• Well maintained • Close to town • 2 bdrm Condo • What a deal!

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

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MLS#46659 $175,000

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• Investment Opportunity • Zero Lot • Oversize corner lot • Gorgeous $134,000 MLS#220567 Line • Drive in restaurant • All equip fenced yard • Large garage • included • All new appls • 2 BD • Great rental Immaculate or 1st time buyer • Not a short sale $187,500 MLS#288307 • Shy 1 acre • River view • 2000+ sf home • 2 car shop

REAL ESTATE CLASSES STARTING NOW! CALL SCOTT 360-540-2121 $229,950

MLS#229784 Two 55+ communities • Several units $450,000 MLS#201498 • Desirable area • 3 bdrms, 2.5 bths avail. • Starting at $17,500 • Park • 9 unit building • Fully rented • Shy 1600 sf • Like new amenities • 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

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

Windermere Real Estate/ Skagit Valley 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939

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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

3319 E. SECTION ST., MV $284,990 Charming front porch & a great floor plan that includes a master suite on the main floor plus a big bonus room upstairs & 3 more ample bedrooms. Nice sunny location! Call Robin Luif 420-2026. #271177 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 535 STATE ST, SDW $299,900 Great investment opportunity. 2 separate parcels, one with duplex unit & the other offering 3 stand-alone 1 bed/1 bath homes. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #174821 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 & 1208 GILKEY RD, BRL $179,900 4,000+ SF. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #218717 Very nice 3 bedroom rambler with all new carpet, vinyl, 8112 EMMANUEL LN, CON $349,000 paint, trim & 30 yr roof. The lrg. fenced back yard backs 2 story home on 5 acres of pasture with spectacular up to Skagit River Park. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes. mountain views. 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Attached 2 car com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #311475 garage & 36x36 shop/barn with 10x14 & 8x7 doors. Call 4406 BRYCE DR., ANA $184,900 Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #107634 Great Skyline area home! Fannie Mae owned approved $399,950 for Homepath. This home has new paint & appliances. 3 16663 BEAVER MARSH RD., MV bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Don’t wait on this one…priced to Updated home offering views of Mt. Baker & surroundsell! Call Lee Ann Dean or Karine Anderson at 424-4901. ing farm land. 2.7 fenced acres, barn, 4 bay garage & shop. Hot tub & in-ground, glass enclosed swimming #299902 304 W. STATE ST., SDW $199,500 pool. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #166950 1301 ALPINE VIEW DR., MV $429,000 REDUCED!! Lovely updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, Beautiful Eaglemont home on the 12th green offers: 4 large eating kitchen & bar. Fully fenced, low maintebedrooms, 2629 SF, 3 car garage & main floor master. nance yard. Attached 2 car garage. Close to town. Call Brazilian Labradorite stone c’tops & all new hardwood.

Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #149139 1110 3RD ST., SDW $229,000 Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #269149 3416 LINDSAY PLACE, MV $449,000 Lovely 2 story home with 2350 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.75 Custom Craftsman home. 4000+ sq.ft., with gorgeous baths & den, large master & living room. Home with master suite & huge kitchen with granite. Outdoor living character, upgrades of Brazilian Cherry floors, light fixtures & front door. Charming separate mother-in-law area on covered deck. Huge finished shop in basement.

Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #28602 studio. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #273557 $485,900 2010 SANDALWOOD, MV $230,000 6792 F & S GRADE RD., SDW Great rental history duplex sits on large lot. Each unit of- Car Collector’s Dream: garage space for 12 cars! Apfers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer, fireplace & 1-car prox.2238 SF, 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Pond, 6+ acres, garage. Lower unit A with a partially fenced yard. Call lower property w/approx.740’of Samish River frontage.

Sherry Johansen at 708-3636. #60925 Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #90077 455 KLICKITAT, LAC $235,000 17361 OLYMPIC PL., MV $488,000 Wonderful LaConner home featuring views over the Top of Skyridge adjoining Little Mountain Park, this 4040 marina, spacious rooms, open floor plan, two fireplaces, sq ft view home features gourmet kitchen w/granite attached garage and great amenities abound. Call Sarah counters & cherry cabinets. Puget Sound & mountain Minton at 770-3076. #29136416 views. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #244273 61 ALGER CCC RD, SDW $247,000 17311 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., BIG LAKE $619,900 Fabulous 2005 manufactured home on 5 acres. Large WATERFRONT ESTATE with 1+ acre on Big Lake. Full view 2 car garage/shop & greenhouse. Great place to enjoy of the lake, 3 RV pads with hook-ups. 3 stall dressing peace & quiet & watch wildlife. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391- building. 2 decks & 2 docks. 1400+ SF with 2 bedrooms & 5075. #138104 2 baths. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #112580 1068 SINCLAIR WAY, BRL $139,000 Well maintained 1 level condo located in 55+ “The Cedars”. User friendly kitchen with island & pantry, window coverings, 2 bedrooms with walk-in closets. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #275510 1225-1227 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BRL $164,900 EACH Offered as a duplex at $339,800 or individual Townhouse units for $169,900. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gas fireplaces, 2 car garages. Call Linda Eastman at 2024075. #171607

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