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HIGH RENTS: HOUSING’S BIG CHALLENGE P. 4 Q & A: ASK OUR BROKER P. 5 SPRING HOUSECHECK HOWTO P. 8 CLASSIFIEDS P. 1011

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 26th 12-3 pm FEATURE HOME: 17439 MCLEAN ROAD, MOUNT VERNON Charlie & Jeannie Boon, RE/MAX Territory NW

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High Rents: Housing’s Big Challenge P. 4

Hall trees, Coat trees, (but no Christmas trees)

Q & A: Ask Our Broker

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Spring House-Check How-To

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320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com (360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153

La Conner $152,000 Fantastic 6+ acres of fee simple property w/well, septic & power. Located off a dead end road. 2 BR, 1 BA manufactured home. 36 x 36 shop. Great opportunity to build your dream home! MLS #875192 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Mount Vernon $184,900 1.5 story 3 BR home. Fenced yard with lots of garden area. New floor coverings and paint. Gas fireplace and new roof. All new appliances and cabinets. MLS #912470 Call Kirk, 770-7470

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Sedro-Woolley $169,900 First time buyer or investor. 3 BR, gas forced air heat. Fresh paint in bedrooms & bath. New linoleum in bath, kitchen & laundry room. Fenced backyard.

Long driveway all the way back to alley. Nice in town location. MLS #906044 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Mount Vernon $475,000 Clear Lk. Home on 5 acres – private. 2769 sf, 3 BR + office + craft rm, 3 BA. Built in 2006, Master on Main.

Gourmet kit w/high-end appl. Brazilian cherry floors + Travertine. 3 car attached gar – insulated. MLS #913278 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

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Maggie deSouza 610-8413

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BRAND NEW COMMUNITY!

FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 17439 MCLEAN ROAD, MOUNT VERNON RE/MAX Territory NW 320 S. Burlington Blvd.

Burlington, WA 360.755.9494 www.theboonteam.com

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Contact Rita: (877) 769-8070 or Rita@LandedGentry.com. Sales office is open Wed-Sun, 12:00-5:00. Directions: I-5 to Mount Vernon; Exit 225, Anderson Rd; proceed north on Laventure to E Division St; Right on E Division St to Broadway St.

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 360.708.9645

Historical 3,882 SF home with 4 bedrooms, 3.25 baths on a fenced shy 4 acres. Beautifully restored & architecturally re-structured & engineered to last for many years!

Remodeled 8,000+ SF insulated barn, with office, shop, tac room & 3 horse stables. Kitchen offers granite counters, Kohler porcelain sink & dual ovens. There is a Butler’s pantry between the kitchen & the formal dining room. Large formal living room with beautiful gas fireplace. Oak & Mahogany floors in most of the home. Spacious wrap-around covered porch.

Truly a historical beauty that has been lovingly restored to its era!

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SALE PENDING 10515 SAMISH ISLAND RD. BOW HOSTED BY: SHELAH INMAN

LAKE CAVANAUGH-no bank waterfront.. Gorgeous views from charming home beautiful wood floors, wood Private 1 acre setting w/spacious home, new family vaulted ceilings. Spacious kitchen, lg deck, outdoor frpl room addition. Wrap around porch. $585,000. #891540 & your own dock. $725,000. #810568

NEWER SEDRO WOOLLEY HOME on 4.5 acres,.day- GREEN ACRES LIVING..3 Br., 1.75 Ba., in the country, light basement, spacious master suite & granite kitchen. yet close to town. Lg fully fenced backyard w/room to 2 bedrooms downstairs, full bath, rec room. 3 bay en- play. $242,500. #860474 closed garage & wild life pond. $424,500. #898498

BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP & VIEWS..!.. At the top of Brl Hill, over 4,000. SF & so many custom features.Travertine tile floors, granite,radiant heat, ceiling detail & much more. $559,900. #807007 5 ACRE VIEW LOT.. on Bayview Ridge..beautiful westerly views of farmland, islands & bay. Great nbeighborhood w/established homes,close to I-5. $349,000. #905050 BURLINGTON LOT..zoned general commercial. Perfect site for clinic or any professional use, sewer & water.

Survey & elevations complete. $415,000. #791084 READY TO BUILD? Very nice .41 ac level bldg lot in city limits, utilities in street w/only a lot line adjustment, could be turned into 2 lots. $69,900. #576834

BURLINGTON PROFESSIONAL BLDG…1579 sf bldg in great Burlington location. Currently a dental office, great layout for variety of businesses.Adjoining lot available. $285,000. #733399 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME..gently sloped 1.7 acre lot w/lake & mtn views. Choose your plans & build. Utilities in street. $120,000. #700679 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT.. Use this space for your office, massage therapy or other wellness service. 132 sq. ft. for rent in great Burlington location. Rent $350 #891457 SPACE FOR RENT..Make this 480 sq. ft. place work for your business. Updated with security & parking. Some utilities paid. Rent $950 # 891442

Kristen Tuttle Tim Reichert Holly Hilts Galen Kindred

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708-8392 391-5587 661-5538 770-7083

LARGE MOUNT VERNON LOT!..edge of town living off Francis Rd., .32 ac lot has Sound and Island views to enjoy with your new home. $78,000. #709836 READY TO BUILD..very nice full acre lot with water, driveway & 4 Br septic system installed. Already has approved bldg permit. $204,000. #890316 TOP OF THE HILL..20 acres with great views to the south and west. Located near Sedro Woolley. Water share to community well includedt. $79,500.

MLS # 890998 COMMERCIAL SITE..in excellent Mount Vernon location,paved street w/all utilities available and drainageinstalled. $437,000 #676549

Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman Yvonne Brown Fritz Inman

202-2859 661-0145 840-4375 661-0147

Jodi Dynes Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma David Parsons

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333-7783 661-1500 770-6013 391-4008

ATTENTION BUILDERS..two acres zoned R-2 ready to be developed. Potential for 8 or 9 lot subdivision withutilities in street. Convenient to town. $585,000. #772211 2 DUPLEXES..in excellent condition in very convenient quiet location on Mt. Vernon hill. All units have 2 Br., & 1 Ba., Buy both or pick one. Each priced at $259,500. #814332 MONEY MAKER..automated car wash located near Western WA University. Priced for sale at 8.5% CAP on actual 2015 Net Income. Great investment at $1,466,000. #817963

Terri Heyntsen Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Travis Lohman

391-0938 333-1032 421-5160 661-4533

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he foreclosure crisis is beginning to fade from the headlines, but another dilemma has quietly grown.

“We are in an affordable rental crisis,” says Brian Sullivan, spokesperson for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Median rent nationwide is $1,381 a month, according to Zillow. The real estate data firm expects growth in U.S. rents to level off from a 3.3 percent annual pace in December 2015 to a 1.1 percent rate nationwide by the end of 2016.

The easing is not likely to be of much help to renters. They endured a 7 percent increase in inflation-adjusted rent from 2001 to 2014 as household incomes fell nine percent, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.

By 2015, the number of “cost-burdened,” those who pay more than 30 percent of their income in rent, reached a new high of 21.3 million households. Those paying more than half of their income rose to a record 11.4 million.

Federal, state and local government programs to subsidize rent charges for households with lower incomes below are strained.

Only about one-quarter of qualifying households receive assistance from the largest source of aid, the federal government, says Emily Cadik, senior analyst for Enterprise Community Partners.

Public housing agencies are inundated with requests for help, with waiting lists that stretch for months or are closed, Cadik says.

Still, the only way to get help is to try, says Sullivan.

The Website hud.gov has a “Find rental assistance” link that’s a good place to start finding what affordable rental may be available

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in your area. Two big sources of federal help are through public housing or vouchers, whereby renters find housing themselves but have vouchers to help pay rent, says Cadik.

The hud.gov site also connects users to their local PHA. Each state also has a housing finance agency, says Sullivan, and may administer local programs. Check if your local municipality has a housing department with a local rent help effort.

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Traditionally, the money banks lend to consumers comes from consumer deposits, but that’s not the whole story now. Today banks sell some or all of their mortgages in the secondary market. They use the money earned from such sales to create more loans with new fees and charges. The mortgages the bank retains are called portfolio loans.

A nonbank has no deposits, no tellers, no branches and no access to the Federal Reserve.

In the course of looking for a mortgage we met Nonbanks make loans from their own capital and a loan officer who said he worked for a “nonbank.” with funds borrowed from banks and other capital What happens if we get a mortgage from a nonbank sources.

The mortgages made by nonbanks are sold and the company goes out of business? into the secondary market; they use the money to pay back the nonbank’s loans or replenish capital.

For a borrower, what counts is the ability of a lender to deliver financing on time with promised rates and terms. Whether that mortgage comes from For you as a borrower, nothing. a bank, a nonbank or Uncle Wally doesn’t matter.

In general terms, a bank is an institution that seeks Let’s say you get financing from a nonbank, a deposits, has one or more branches, employs tellers, conglomerate called Potomac Shores Lending, Hip protects depositor accounts through membership Replacement & Brewing – PSLHR&B. You get your in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) loan and a year later the company goes bankrupt. and has the right to borrow through the Federal Most likely PSLHR&B doesn’t own the loan; it’s been sold to an investor.

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What does the investor care about? That all payments are made on time and in full. Can the investor change the loan terms? Nope. The mortgage is a contract that was passed around in the financial world, maybe more than once. As long as you do your part, the investor can do nothing but graciously accept your payments.

Although banks still hold the majority of the mortgage servicing assets in the country, the 5 largest nonbank servicers saw their market share grow by between 30 and 350 percent between 2001 and 2014, according to the Mortgage Bankers Assoc.

As a borrower your goal is to get the best rates and terms for which you qualify, allowing banks and nonbanks – to say nothing of credit unions, mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers – compete for your business.

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Double Truck 1113 Harmony Lane, MV $319,900 Brand new Craftsman in a charming enclave of 5 homes. Enter into an open great room w/ solid hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, a stone gas fireplace, wainscoting, beautiful chefs kitchen complete w/ stainless appliances, granite tops, bronze hardware on white shaker cabs; a truly timeless look. A main floor master suite complete w/ 5 piece bath, large main floor laundry & 2 ample sized bedrooms up.

More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Bill/Jannette Krieger 421-4446 Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #910732

RESIDENTIAL 1416 Lindsay Loop, MV $159,900 Beautiful ground floor condo at the Ridge. Code restricted access, underground parking garage.

Rec room w/ kitchenette, library space, & walking paths. Open floor plan that feels very spacious, gas fireplace, new paint, new carpet, recessed can lights, maple cabinetry, & open kitchen with breakfast bar. All appliances are included. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Bill/Jannette Krieger 421-4446 Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #901150 1709 SE 8th Street, Oak Harbor $238,500 Large 2-story home in town. 4 beds, 3.75 baths, 3,444 SF. Formal dining has fireplace. Small yet efficient kitchen design features tile backsplash, gas range, & dishwasher. Decks off the back with views of the water & mountains.

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773 Telegraph Rd, Bellingham $379,900 Completely updated home in desirable location close to schools & shopping. 4 bedroom, 1.75 baths, custom tile in baths & slate entry. Beautiful fireplace, wood insert with slate seat. Brand new stainless appliances.

Large bonus/rec room on lower level with a natural gas wall fireplace. Many other updates!

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421 Division Street, MV $269,900 1920 Craftsman features vintage details. Loads of character on a corner lot. 3 beds, 1.75 baths. The floor plan features a formal living & dining room with original built-ins, hardwood floors, vintage light sconces, red oak quarter-sewn crown moulding.

Newer dual pane windows, copper plumbing, electrical, gas furnace, int/ext paint. 2 car garage.

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12559 Gwen Dr, Burlington $380,000 Amazing views from your private patio. Private setting. 4 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, beautiful acacia wood floors. Granite counter tops in kitchen & main bathroom. Private balcony off the master bedroom has French doors. On demand hot water heater. Loft upstairs, large laundry room & spacious bedrooms.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #908197 16442 Fir Island Rd, MV $409,500 Charming 4 bedroom farmhouse on 2+ acres with beautiful barn & quaint 1 bed, 1 bath 750 SF rented cottage. House boasts hardwood floors, great country kitchen, & spacious living room, classic dining room with gas fireplace. Huge back deck & garden shed/studio.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 #742313

OPEN HOUSE SAT. MARCH 26TH, 12-4 28022 Buchanan Rd, SW $525,000 Beautiful craftsman home w/acreage along the Skagit River. 360 views, privacy & sunlight. Chef’s kitchen: high-end appliances, granite counters, cherry cabinets, hand-scraped hickory floors & fir wrapped windows. Master suite w/skylights, walk-in closet, Travertine marble spa bathroom. Fir French doors.

Romantic outdoor living space. Lg. shop with 3 car garage. Fruit trees, greenhouse & garden. Private sandbar, fishing & swimming.

Call Tahlia Honea, 333-5815 #909215 6818 Gibralter Pl, ANA $579,900 Beautiful home w/a 24x36 2-story shop! The tranquil grounds include 3 recirculating ponds, bird aviaries, a lg. aggregate patio, gazebo, terraced rock walls & stone pathways throughout. Formal living/dining, spacious master, den/office & a family room round out this nice floor plan. Located on a .40 ac lot on a dead-end in the desired Gibralter area. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Bill/Jannette Krieger 421-4446/Shawn & Tiffany Danley 360-298-4857 #902885

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345 Reed Bay Rd, Decatur Isl $459,000 Another beautiful renovation by Decatur Construction & Dupar Design on gorgeous westfacing almost waterfront parcel. Overlooking Reeds Bay & Center Isl. w/wonderful views from every room in the house; new electric, plumbing, appliances, covered decks, lovely wood cabinetry & granite countertops. Easy access to private dock, airstrip & 10 ac waterfront park; only a short water taxi ride from Anacortes. Phone & DSL available.

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1211 12th St, Anacortes $229,000 Adorable cottage in the heart of Anacortes. 2 bedrooms 1 bath and a great detached studio for the home based business, artist, or just additional storage. Home has had all new electrical, interior paint, windows, gas fireplace and a private deck off of the back. This cottage has charm throughout.

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3802 V Ave, Anacortes $1,150,000 Views of Fidalgo Bay and Mt. Baker, great living spaces, multiple garages, shop, decks, courtyard and right in town. This beautiful home has everything you would ever need. 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, large living spaces, 2 offices, large walk in pantry with extra storage, beautiful kitchen and bar area, theatre room, 2 fireplaces and a spot for your boat or RV to park. Home is 4540 sq ft and an additional 1487 sq ft of shop/garage space below. Beautiful home, great location and ready for you.

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 906093

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5149 Campbell Lk Rd, Anacortes $619,000 Enjoy stunning views from this perfectly situated house. Originally built as a bed & breakfast, this 5 BR 3-1/2 bath home is just perfect for entertaining.

The property is set up to take advantage of a wide variety of outdoor activities from gardening to horses. Imagine living right on the base of Mt. Erie!

The woods are full of trails. Outdoor equipment is negotiable.

Kristi Gabrielse 360.420.3119 MLS# 761645

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Lot 2 Cypress Wy, Guemes Isl $150,000 This beautiful high bank, waterfront lot has wonderful Southwestern views of the Guemes Channel and islands. Beach rights at 3 coves. Cook’s cove has a boat ramp and nice beach and is a 1/4 mile walk from this lot. Lot certification has been done with the county. Power is at the road.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 905543

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4989 Edens Rd, Guemes Isl $498,000 Beautiful, well built, 2 BD, 1 BA home and 1 BD, 1 BA guest quarters on 6.4 acres. Vaulted ceilings in the living area with a wall of windows and hardwood floors. One-level with an open floor concept for living room, dining room and kitchen. Both main house and guest house have access to large covered decks. Guest quarters has it’s own kitchen, dining and living room. Carport with storage building and also separate storage in pump house. Fenced garden space. Serene, quiet setting.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 905563 W NE

1707 32nd St, Anacortes $439,000 One of three new homes being built in the Stone Ridge Neighborhood. These Strandberg built homes enjoy upscale finishes and open floor plans, located on large flat lots near to downtown Anacortes. Home features; gorgeous kitchen, master en-suite with walk in closet and full bath, two additional bedrooms and full bath, two car garage and professional landscaping. Only moments from parks, schools, shopping and dining.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 825796

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2911 Oakes Ave, Anacortes $350,000 Spacious Home with Channel Views! Wonderful Living, Dining & Bonus Room with Island Sunset Views! Close to town & all the festivities Anacortes has to offer. This is a terrific opportunity to add your finishing touches to make this your home. Spacious 3 Bd, 2.5 Ba home with many unique features. The attached garage was closed in for a potential MIL quarters & could be returned to garage. A detached garage & workshop offer plenty of options. Large fenced yard & plenty of front parking.

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37 Thatcher Pass Rd, Decatur Isl $60,000 Very pretty wooded parcel with driveway & 280 sf building that can be used as a small camping cabin, while you build or for storage. Power in road and well history is good on neighboring parcels. No CCRs and this level lot will make a great home site for either a stick-built or modular home. Beautiful large cedar and fir trees and moss-covered rocks give it a parklike feeling. County boat ramp and gorgeous sandy beach nearby and easy access to school and golf course. DSL and phones avail.

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3411 H Ave, Anacortes $499,000 Come enjoy this well crafted home. Views of Fidalgo Bay and Mt. Baker. Close to town and schools. This home offers you 2556 sq ft of charm, warmth and great living spaces. Large master suite with a gourmet bath, 3 additional bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, butlers pantry, formal living and dining and open living from kitchen to family room. Heat pump for the warm days in the NW and on demand hot water.

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8 Decatur Highlands, Decatur Isl $154,500 Absolutely beautiful view parcel on the top of the island, with a level building site, rolling moss-covered rocks and massive fir trees. This property would make a lovely site for a 2nd home or full-time residence and has water and power at lot line and has been recently surveyed. This southwest facing hillside is very special and the views of the islands, Olympic Mtns and inland waterways are captivating. Includes access to deep-water dock, private airstrip and 10 ac waterfront park. Seller Financing.

Sarah Jones 360.333.2783 MLS# 907590

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Spring House-Check How-To You know it’s time. Don’t delay identifying and fixing any damage Old Man Winter left behind.

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omewhere on your property, the first signs of serious trouble left behind

by Jack Frost are waiting to be discovered – if you are smart and brave enough to seek them out.

Spring is here and there’s no time to waste in locating and fixing the damage and disrepair caused by cold weather and neglect.

Expand your spring cleaning agenda to include a thorough inspection for red flags inside and outside your home as soon as the cold weather breaks.

“Getting into a routine of inspecting your house for problems once a year when the weather warms is just plain smart, like getting an annual physical,” says Paul Quinn, head of claims customer experience at Farmers Insurance, Woodland Hills, California.

Small problems detected early can save thousands of dollars in repair costs.

“Roof damage, gutter issues, foundation cracks and other problems winter has wrought can often go undetected,” says Cheryl Reed, spokesperson for Angie’s List, Indianapolis.

Quinn recommends evaluating your home’s interior first, starting at the foundation and moving your way up. Be on the lookout for new or worsening cracks, gaps, water stains, warping, puckering, buckling or other signs that internal areas have suffered damage.

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to consult with a professional about repairing the damage.

“Climb into your attic to see if you can spot any leaks that may have damaged insulation, left water stains on the wood or resulted in pests getting into your attic,” says John Bodrozic, co-founder of HomeZada, El Dorado Hills, California.

Now is the time for a professional inspection of your HVAC ducts to ensure that they are wellconnected and properly insulated. Make sure the filters are changed.

On the outside, inspect for major cracks, gaps, or compromised areas in your stone, brick masonry and driveway. Look for damage to your home’s siding, windows and doors. Clean out downspouts and gutters and make your way up to the roof to check for damaged tiles/shingles, flashings and gutter attachments.

If possible, stay on the street level and use binoculars to inspect the roof for problems. “Only go up on the roof if you are in good health and have someone holding the base of your ladder for safety,” says Reed.

If you have a deck or wood windows, look for signs of wood rot and wear. Make it a goal to paint or seal any unprotected wood to prevent water damage.

Don’t forget about your home’s landscaping.

Be mindful of trees, shrubs, vegetation or areas of soil that are pulling away from the home’s foundation, which can lead to water intrusion and foundation damage. Be on the lookout for loose or cracked branches from trees that could cause

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serious havoc if they fall. Prepare to trim away overgrown or dead vegetation, especially anything crowding your air-conditioning unit. And watch for patches of pink- or brown-colored grass, which can suggest snow mold, a grass-killing fungal disease that appears in spring as the snow melts and can require treatment.

“Now is also the time to start planning weed control and apply fertilizer and treatment to prevent weed growth. You should also prep flowerbeds by placing a layer of mulch no more than 3 inches deep, which aids in the temperature control of plants,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president for the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Herndon, Virginia.

When in doubt, hire a professional.

“This means hiring an expert to do an annual termite inspection, having a plumber do a walk-through of your house to look for wear and tear with your pipes, having someone check and clean your chimney at least annually and having a professional check your gas lines in all appliances at least once a year, too,” Quinn says.

A good rule of thumb is to budget several hundred dollars – between 1 and 4 percent of the purchase price of your home – for annual maintenance and repair.

“If the home is less than five years old 1 percent is a better estimate, but if it’s over 20 years old, 4 percent is a better estimate,” says Bodrozic.

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Now could be the time to sell a new home and earn a slice of the real estate pie.

Record-low interest rates and record-low housing prices are renewing interest in the floundering housing market for many people. “When sellers are interviewing real estate agents to market their homes, their primary focus is usually on the advertising that the agent will offer them,� says Jessica Goodbody of Weichert Realtors.

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HOME FOR SALE Bring your style and restore this home into a beautiful estate that sits on 3/4 of an acre. 4 beds and a fireplace on every floor. Breathtaking views of the bay, mountains and islands are all yours.

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Danya Wolf ............ 360.708.8294 Suzanne Jenkins..... 360.941.2983 Sandy Everett ........ 360.202.3706 JoAnn Boudreau .... 360.391.0746 Donna Kurras ......... 360.770.7596

4605 BEAVER POND DRIVE EAGLEMONT

$649,000 21260 LAKE SIXTEEN RD, CONWAY

$330,000 2907 BROADWAY, MV

$235,000

Elva Hunter ............ 360.202.3086

Celia Miller............. 360.391.6065

John Hunter ........... 360.202.3854

Brett Tacker ........... 360.840.7931

Shirley Bertholf ...... 360.840.1863

Russ Lanker ............ 360.708.1117

Carla Fischer .......... 360.982.0010

Patricia Box ............ 360.941-9186

18870 QUAIL DRIVE, MV

$1,500,000 1809 TUNDRA LOOP, MOUNT VERNON $315,000

4+ Acres With attention to detail, wonderful home w/spectacular views of Eaglemont Golf Course! French Doors w/slate entry, hardwood & carpet, living w/gas fireplace, Elva Hunter formal dining. Fabulous gourmet kitchen 360-202-3086 solid granite island, beautiful cabinets, opens to Lg great room w/fireplace & box beam ceiling.

French doors open to Large Deck that spans the entire house, overlooking the golf course. Eaglemont Community w/spectacular clubhouse & restaurant. MLS#815455 20195 E STACKPOLE RD, MOUNT VERNON

Private 4.5 ac setting with an adorable remodeled cottage located in sought after Conway School District. Inside you will find an updated kitchen w/skylight, built in china hutch and a walk-in pantry. Beautiful hardwood floors thru Donna Kurras out most of the home. Newer master 360-770-7596 bath w/jetted tub. Lg shop area w/huge separate storage rm. Outside has raised garden beds, a barn, fish pond and green house and lots of decking for outdoor entertaining.

Invisible fence for dogs. One year home warranty included.

MLS #909584

$160,000 3709 BEAL ST, BELLINGHAM

87 Acres

Spacious 3 bed/1.75 bath home in excellent quasi- cul-de-sac location. Danya Wolf Home offers kitchen with pantry, natural 360-708-8294 gas heat, large yard, double car garage and plenty of extra parking! MLS#897527

$1,000,000 1804 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

Street of Dreams home built in 1990 by Nordic Construction.180 Suzanne Jenkins degree view of valley, Mount Rainier, 360.941.2983 Olympics, and Mount Baker. Spacious, well-appointed rooms throughout. Lots of light! Lovely portico to double door entry way with marble flooring. Double doors from entry to back yard with more view. Sometimes wildlife come to visit! Game room over looks family room and spacious kitchen to the north and Camano Island to the south, southwest. Multi levels inside & out. MLS#893504

$599,000 20274 STACKPOLE RD, MOUNT VERNON

Just 9 yrs old this 3 bed/2 bath Trumpeter Meadows one story home is waiting for you! Home features include ceramic tile; vaulted ceilings; beautiful natural Danya Wolf gas fireplace; kitchen with lovely 360-708-8294 oak cabinetry and granite counters! ; well-maintained yard with privacy fencing , patio and pleasant territorial view; and a generous sized 2 car attached garage.

Welcome home! MLS #902342

$225,000 19248 HWY 9, BIG LAKE

$58,900

COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL

Property is across the street from 20196 Stackpole Road. Water has been obtained for livestock, from ditch. Small pole barn on property. Fenced. Open Space Farm and Ag. Small “barn” on property was used for livestock.. MLS#873228 3004 BARRELL SPRINGS RD, BOW

2.55 acres of light industrial land located 1 block South of Meridian Street. Great I-5 visibility! The parcel is currently comprised of 6 sfr, of which 4 Sandy Everett 360-202-3706 are actively rented, generating a total monthly rental of approximately $4000.00 per month.

(3713, 3711, 3709, 3705 Beal Street and 906 & 910 Baker Street) All tenants are on month to month or short term leases. This is a great opportunity to continue your revenue stream while finishing your final planning for the parcel. MLS#818713

$167,000 1030 TINAS COMA DRIVE, BURL HILL

Beautiful 15.5 acres in Bow! 3 possible bldg sites, 2 w/road access. Property Donna Kurras has been replanted & offers seclusion 360-770-7596 w/southwesterly exposure. Well is in, just needs power & pump. Perfect property to build your custom home or put a manufactured home on. MLS# 794546

Home is a fixer upper. Barn is on State Historical Registry. Fantastic view and great building site on this Danya Wolf Mount Baker view from one of 4.92 acre tract. Fenced. Property 360-708-8294 the premier lots in beautiful John Hunter Eaglemont! Pre-Sale and Custom 360-202-3854 sets nicely on the east side of and above E. Stackpole design your dream home with Irving Construction fine Rd. House has 2 bedrooms;1 bath; 1056 square ft, built craftsmanship...wonderful open floor plan. Builder in 1910; effective year built is 1983; electric baseboard heat. MLS#867198 custom built 1806 and 1808 Bakerview Ct. # 794097 15XXX MEADOWLARK LANE, MOUNT VERNON $ 95,000 1804 BAKERVIEW CT. #LOT 170, MOUNT VERNON $165,000 $109,900

VIEW! VIEW! VIEW! Awe inspiring views are yours to behold when you build your DREAM Home at top of Burlington Hill! Live the “high Danya Wolf life” while still enjoying city amenities 360-708-8294 and convenience! Within excellent Burlington School district; close to shopping and I-5 for easy commuting. All utilities available at street: power, water, sewer and natural gas. MLS#909681

EAGLEMONT PRE-SALE

Mount Baker view from one of the premier large lots (10972 Sq. Ft) in beautiful Eaglemont! Builder/ Owner will build for you or bring John Hunter your own builder! All utilities 360-202-3854 are in and ready for you to build. Complete set of plans for a beautiful home on this lot is negotiable.

Builder completed 1806 and 1808 Bakerview Ct. MLS#848246

Lake view lot in Big Lake! Tract A (P17995) a gently sloped partially wooded lot on South end of Big Lake.

Enjoy the sunsets on this 1/3 acre lot!

MLS#853972 1802 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

$122,000

EAGLEMONT

All city amenities available at street; Danya Wolf including PUD water, electricity, 360-708-8294 natural gas, cable TV, city sewer and city garbage pick-up. Lovely evergreens and deciduous trees. Over 1/5 of an acre! Includes two tax parcels!

MLS#863875

Attractive, large lot in beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course community, close to brand new 20,000+ SF Elva Hunter clubhouse, dining and full fitness 360-202-3086 facilities. Complete plans for a beautiful home on this lot are negotiable. MLS# 475295

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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