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18416 VALENTINE ROAD, LA CONNER Megan O’Bryan, Windermere Skagit

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$179,000

Dir: Swinomish Drive to Elwha. Contemporary home in the woods. Custom woodwork throughout. 3 BD, 1.75 BA, 1966 sq. ft. Large family room. Attached 2 car garage.

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787 Burlington Heights Drive, Burlington $650,000 I-5 take exit #230, N. on Burl. Blvd., E. on Hwy 20, N. on Skagit St., Left on Hillcrest Dr., turn left on Burl. Heights Dr. Elegant Burl. Hill home. 5 BD, 3.75 BA, 4159 sq. ft. Brazilian cherry floors, granite counters & more! 16x50 RV garage.

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$173,000

Skyline Beach Club Community. 2007 Skyline manufactured home. 3 BD, 2 BA, 1801 sq. ft.

Formal living and dining rooms. Family Rm. off kitchen. Low maintenance yard. MLS #613473 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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$179,000

High visibility & high volume traffic. Near schools, motel & business district. Purchase 13 yr. old latte business w/bldg. $179,000.OR purchase bldg. only $169,000 & owner removes all equipment. MLS #612818 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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826 Bella Vista Lane, Burlington $699,500

I-5 Exit # 230, N. on Burl. Blvd., turn E. on Hwy 20, go N. on Skagit St., left on Hillcrest Dr., turn left on Tinas Coma to Bella Vista. Luxurious home on Burl. Hill. 3 BD, 2.75 BA, 4021 sq. ft. Spacious 5-piece master suite. Feat. Built-in sewing center, desk & shop & lg. crawl space. MLS #523378

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1659 sq. ft. rambler w/ 3 BD 1.75 BA. Master suite feat. its own hot water tank. Hardiplank siding & vinyl windows. Attached 2 car garage.

Detached 26x36 garage/shop w/ RV doors.

Mature landscaping. Just shy 2 acres.

MLS #612892 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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$129,500

Recently updated, move in ready home. 2 BD, 1BA. Newly remodeled kitchen. Newer roof on home & outbuilding. Fully fenced, alley access lot. 12X20 deck, RV parking. MLS #612955

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Mount Vernon

$154,900

Ideal location in an area with upscale executive homes. Non-obstructed views towards Olympic Mountains, Skagit Bay, and farmlands. .508 acre. Ready for building permit with all utilities paid for and installed at building site.

MLS #435886 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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$349,950

Gorgeous home in perfect setting. Offering privacy of 5 acres, but close to town. 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 1755 sq. ft. Refinished Oak flooring, granite counter tops & more! Enjoy pristine relaxed evenings by no-flood creek. MLS #615156 Call Debbie, 708-8780

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$350,000

Amazing opportunity, versatile property! Currently fully rented w/longtime tenants. 4 bdrm home plus a restaurant & 2 apartments. Close to hospitals & local amenities. Great investment w/ lots of options. MLS #614228 Call Wilma, 661-1631 or Ivana, 770-3550

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VIEWS FROM EVERY DIRECTION..5 acre parcel located on Bisquit Ridge! Great poportunity to build your custom home! $260,000. #379837 2 ACRE LOTS..2 parcels ready for your new home. Nice territorial views & municipal water available. $110,000 each. #261525 BIRDSVIEW BEAUTY..located at end of paved cul-desac this lovely 2.5 acre lot has a drilled well. $99,000. #596907

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he burst housing bubble saw many homeowners seeking out smaller homes, but the average size of new homes actually has imcreased over the past four years from 2,362 square feet in 2009 to 2,679 square feet in 2013, according to Census Bureau data presented by the National Association of Home Builders at the 2014 International Builders’ Show.

Further, the percentage of new homes with at least four bedrooms has been trending upward since 2008, from 34 percent in 2009 to 48 percent in 2013. Homes with at least three full bathrooms (rising from 23 to 35 percent) and three-car garages (rising from 16 to 22 percent) have increased, too, between 2010 and 2013. The share of two-story single-family homes made up 60 percent of new-home starts in 2013.

“It will certainly continue at least the next 12 months as land costs continues to appreciate,” says David Hawes, a real estate broker at Halstead Property in Darien, Conn. The cost of land

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remains considerably high even after the housing bust. Builders tend to build larger homes to offset the high land costs and get more bang for their buck by charging more. Indeed, this increase in size and features lead to a higher price tag. The median home price was $318,000 in 2013, up from $248,000 in 2009.

In addition, it shows buyers’ demands – many of them want a larger house, especially in a market that has seen fewer first-time homebuyers over the last few years, says Svenja Gudell, director of economic research at Zillow.com.

With this tendency toward bigger homes, homebuilders expect energy-efficiency to also play an important role in the single-family housing market in 2014. According to an NAHB survey, the most popular environmental features likely to be included in a typical single-family house in 2014 are: Energy Star-rated appliances, programmable thermostats and low-emissivity/Energy Star-rated windows.

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18416 VALENTINE ROAD, LA CONNER

$549,000

Windermere Real Estate/Skagit 1030 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360.424.4901 www.meganobryan.com

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Megan O’Bryan 360.708.5817

Estate home on 5 PRIVATE acres overlooking La Conner flats & Rainbow Bridge. Beautiful, spacious country home built in 1987 has all the charm & character of a period home, without the issues of an old house. Over 3500 sq. ft. of finished space, plus additional 2200+/- waiting for your vision.

Currently configured with 3 bedrooms, was designed for 4+ bedrooms & can easily be used that way. Hardwoods, tiled kitchen. Huge master with views.

Pond, outbuildings, 50-year roof installed 2007. Home cannot be seen from road. MLS# 596271

$256,300 Median price of resale home in Washington in 4th quarter.

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• VACATION “GET AWAY” W/GOOD CRABBING/CLAMMING/ FISHING WATERFRONT! • PANORAMIC BAY & MT. BAKER VIEWS, TRAIL TO BEACH, INCLUDES TIDELANDS • 1+ BEDROOM “PARK MODEL” W/BONUS RM. & R.V. HOOK UP, LG. PATIO & DECK, NEW PRICE! 3770 SOUTH BAY DRIVE, “LK. WHATCOM” S.W.

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• BEST FAIRWAY FRONTAGE LOTS EVER, GOLF COURSE & MTN. VIEWS! • ELEGANT 5 BD., 3.5 BATH BEAUTY W/ HARDI-PLANK & BRICK TRIM, 3 CAR GARAGE • FAMILY RM./DINING AREA/GRANITE KITCHEN, LG. MASTER DOWN, A/C!

• QUIET “OFF ST.” PRIVATE DRIVE W/ “EASTERLY” MTN. VIEWS, MORNING SUN! • OPEN PLAN W/2 BR, 1.75 BA, “LIKE NEW”! • GAS HEAT, LOVELY GAS FPL., OFFICE/DEN, LG. GARAGE, MOTIVATED !!

14022 DODGE VALLEY RD. “PLEASANT RIDGE” MT. VERNON $575,000

15796 SNEE-OOSH RD., “HOPE ISLAND” LA CONNER $845,000

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• PARKLIKE 1 ACRE W/LOW BANK FRONTAGE, DOCK + BOATHOUSE • 2600+ SQ. FT. “60’S” STYLE W/2+ BD. 1.75 BA., , LG. VIEW DECKS • 2 HUGE HEATED SHOPS/GARAGES + BIG 2-CAR GARAGE, CALL TODAY!

• DESIRABLE “RIDGE” BETWEEN CONWAY & LA CONNER, SOUTHERLY VALLEY VIEWS! • CRAFTSMAN STYLE 4+ BD., 4.5 BA. CUSTOM HOME W/MASTER SUITE DOWN • FAMILY RM., GRANITE KITCHEN, ., LG. BONUS RM. HUGE 6+ BAY GARAGE/SHOP

• OWNED LAND (FEE SIMPLE), NO TRIBAL LEASE PAYMENTS! • SHY 1 ACRE FENCED/GATED, LG. 2 CAR GARAGE, 1 BD. GUEST HOUSE! • 2+ BD., 1.75 BATH, “GOURMET S.S. KITCHEN,” LG. GREAT RM. , 100 FT. MED. BANK FRONTAGE!

30595 WALBERG ROAD, “DAY CREEK”, SEDRO WOOLLEY $397,950

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• PRIVATE/GATED 38+ ACRES, EXCELLENT FOR LIVESTOCK, + “STANDS” OF EVERGREENS! • HUGE 2700+ SQ. FT. “TRIPLEWIDE” HOME W/3+ BD., 2 BA. FAMILY RM., HUGE DECKS • SOLID BARN/SHOP/GARAGE, MOSTLY PASTURED W/GREAT MTN. VIEWS!

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1528 ALPINE VIEW DR. “EAGLEMONT” MT. VERNON $468, 900

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 22054 STATE ROUTE 9, MV

$102,500

Great opportunity for the handyman, home sits on 1.12 acres in the Lake McMurray area. It is not on the lake, 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom. Call Karine Anderson at 421-1189 or Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082. #555721

4353 CHILDRENS AVE, OH

$104,900

This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home has hardwoods throughout for low maintenance. Large yard & deck for entertaining. Home needs some TLC. Must see! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath. Call Karine Anderson at 421-1189 or Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082. #566441

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1520 LINDSAY LP RD. #2, MV

$249,900

Stylish townhouse condo offering ground level entry & main floor living. Lg. master suite on main floor, beautiful kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, all appliances included. 1700+ SF, 3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths. Covered patio & deck. 2 car garage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #548824

25451 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MV $169,000 12+ acres property with peace & quiet. Deep well with plentiful water plus 5 bedroom septic system.

Fenced pasture area. Single wide with attached living area, covered carport, shop & more. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828 #548720

$449,950

Just completed! Beautiful new home in Creekside Meadows; a community of 1 acre lots with a divided interest in a 68 parcel that would be perfect for equestrian use. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #585522

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17304 OLYMPIC PL, MV 768 WEST RD, SDW

$300,000

Beautiful well-maintained newer home in Glenhaven. Granite countertops, hardwood floors. 3 bedrooms, 3.25 baths & bonus room downstairs w/ closet. Access to pool, tennis court & private fishing lake. Call Nathan Loeb at 333-7197. #613536

$549,500

Beautifully remodeled this well-designed, spacious home boasts westerly views framed by lovely mature landscaping. Gourmet kitchen, elegant master suite & much more. Great location in Skyridge neighborhood. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #579939 NE

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Incredible views of the valley, river & mountains! Wood beamed tongue & groove ceilings, extensive deck & view windows, main floor master suite. 3 bay shop. More info & photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #529566

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$119,900

Fannie Mae owned home, great Bow location.

Boasting 3 bedrooms & 1.75 baths. New stove & hood, fresh interior paint. Must see this home! Call Karine Anderson at 421-1189 or Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082. #560889

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$739,900

Elegant home on .8 ac with full 2nd living quarters.

5 bedroom, 6 bath, 5212 SF home. Many upgrades include new counter tops, refinished hardwood, new paint, fixtures & more. Patio, upper view deck, sports court & 4 parking bays. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #607213

13299 TEAK LN, MV

$769,000

NW Craftsman lodge-style home on 8+ acres, exceptional use of wood throughout, 3rd bedroom/ MIL unit with 2nd kitchen, barn/shop, 700+ SF of covered patio. Beautiful views of the North Cascades & foothills. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes. com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #600636

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1508 LINDSAY LP, #103, MV

$189,000

Lovely Maddox Creek condo with serene forest view. 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, remodeled kitchen & bath. Ideally maintained with excellent natural light, gas fireplace & private balcony deck. Call Cindy Sullivan at 941-9443. #581763 NE

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4914 NEW WOODS PL, MV

$324,600

Perfect 1-level open floor plan with soaring ceilings, 2,070+ SF of luxurious living space. Views of golf course mountains. Private deck & pond, 2 master suites. 2 car garage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #562318

1810 LINDSAY LOOP, MV

$379,999

Spacious 2852 SF 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Maddox Creek home with master on main floor. Great open floor plan. Bedrooms all upstairs along with bonus room/craft area. Lot backs to greenbelt for private backyard. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #586418

15175 DESCHUTES CT, MV 2302 W. MEADOW BLVD, MV $219,900 5 bedrooms in this 2-story home. Main floor master suite & den/office or 5th bdrm. 4 bedrooms & full bath upstairs. New interior paint, carpet & laminate floors. Covered front porch & a back deck. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #603714

$449,950

Just completed! Beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 3170 SF home. Hardwood floors, fireplace & SS appls.

Enjoy the view from your full length deck. 1 acre lot. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #585533

13505 MCLEAN RD, MV

$579,900

Late 19th century farmhouse! Beautifully restored with many updates. Original fir floors, solid cedar doors & decorative millwork. 2.7 acres, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2196 SF. 4-stall barn with hay loft, shop, garage, garden shed. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #612774

7544 MERGANSER LN, BOW

$579,950

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18091 BURKLAND RD, MV

$1,500,000

Juntunen Farm & Gardens-unbelievable beauty at every turn! 51 acres. Vintage farmhouse, guest cottage, barn, metal shed, 3 greenhouses, hen house, vegetable gardens, 5,750 SF rose garden. Call Balisa & Jim Koetje at 421-4111. #517351

Enjoy glistening sunsets & watching the eagles soar. Superb acreage residence in Sunset Creek offers over 3000 SF of light filled living. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #555909

14626 DOGWOOD LN, MV

$649,000

Quality home on 5 acres of farmland with spectacular views. 3100+ SF, 2 gas fireplaces, wood floors.

1800 SF insulated shop. Beautifully landscaped yard, located at the end of a private lane. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #610513

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$749,995

Custom Craftsman w/magnificent water & mtn views. In wonderful Sunset Ridge near Skyline, WA Park, & ferries. Features 3bd 3ba, handscraped hardwood flrs, & built-in vac. Bring your finishing touches. Paul Weisz 360-391-7281 MLS#611026

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3614 PORTAGE LANE #102, ANA $159,000

Unique designer home! 3bd 2ba, 1602 SF home features Honduras Mahogany archways, travertine tile floors, alder doors, tile wainscoting kitchen backsplash, and more. Double garage w/ 2bdrm dwelling above. Paul Necco 360-770-5989 MLS#610654

Quality 2bd 2ba minutes from downtown Anacortes.

Features beautiful kitchen w/ granite, SS appliances, & hrdwd flrs; spacious master w/ 9ft ceilings & walk-in closets; covered patio, manicured lawn, mtn views, and more. Paul Necco 360-770-5989 MLS#581744

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1710 SKYLINE WAY #204, ANA $164,900 2bd 2ba light-filled Skyline condo. Top floor unit features charming kitchen, open living room, private balcony, & central utility space. Amenities include clubhouse, cabana, Tug Boat Park & tennis courts.

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$805,995

Beautiful waterfront Skyline home w/ private dock overlooking bay. 3bd 2.5ba features contemporary open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, bright kitchen, RV parking, 3-car garage, & dock 36’ long. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#603597

4204 OWEN WAY, ANA

$768,000

Glorious views & 3374 SF of fabulous amenities in custom home. Features 4bd 3.5ba, grand entry, kitchen w/ island, & king-sized master suite w/ private retreat space. Plus garage w/ shop space & lovely landscaping. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#610253

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$149,900

Updated 2bd 1ba home features kitchen w/ birch cabinets, insulated vinyl windows, laundry room w/ extra storage. Good building off alley doubles as workshop. Linda Macy 360-708-8284 MLS#613708

1201 11TH ST, ANA

$299,000

Adorable older home in amazing location. 2bd/1ba.

Charming arched doorways, 2-car garage, PLUS detached shop/garage. Close to town, library, stores & marina. Come take a peek! Gina Davis 360-708-7794 MLS#5919888

2005 HIGHLAND DR, ANA

$239,000

Stunning Marina, Bay, & Island views from this 5,7106 SF lot in fashionable Skyline. Design your dream home on location perched near the top, enjoying exclusive amenities including the clubhouse, cabana, tennis courts, and more! Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#613720

15767 N DECEPTION SHORES DR, ANA $258,000

3706 PORTAGE LN #203, ANA $339,900 704 35TH ST, ANA

ndermere Mortgage Services at (425) 268-7995

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Beautifully maintained 3bd 2.75ba, move in ready!

Mt. Baker & Fidalgo Bay views, wood-wrapped windows, & engineered flooring. Near Anacortes amenities. Perfect for snowbirds. Turnkey living at its finest. Gina Davis 360-708-7794 MLS#609449

Stunning panoramic water & mtn views on gently sloping lot w/ easy community beach access. Gated 68 acre community w/ 41 acres of trails/forestlands in private reserve. Ready to build, soil tests done, electricity/gas at street. Margi Houghton 360-2020041 MLS#531064

NSN 18TH ST, MV

$299,000

19,000 SF level building lot. Zoning for Professional Building. Will build to suit. Will look at a trade.

Rick Bennett 360-202-2630 or Buzz Ely 360-202-4626 MLS#584818

...we finished 2013 as the top two offices in Skagit County. (toot)

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291 Becky Strickland Bill Robillard Breta Malcom Buzz Ely Caroline Baumann

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360-770-0197 360-770-4707 360-391-0441 360-202-4626 360-202-7327

Catherine Mers Cheryl Frazier Colleen Craig Colleen Sargent Cynthia Aanestad

360-982-6831 360-202-4789 360-770-9638 360-202-2155 360-610-0120

Debbie Macy Duane Holden Gina Davis Jack Dixon Jackie Stone

360-391-2422 360-305-9806 360-708-7794 360-941-5000 360-661-2247

Jessica Notaro Joan Handelmann John Prosser Judy Moore Kathy Rogers

360-202-1441 360-202-4800 360-202-3891 360-770-3515 360-941-4400

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360-333-9975 360-708-8284 360-202-0041 360-708-2354 360-770-5989

Paul Weisz 360-391-7281 Sarah Jones Rebecca Chamberlain 360-421-5021 Troy Williams Rick Bennett 360-202-2630 Rita Grant 360-770-8006 Samantha Masaoka 360-421-5021

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settlements and lower costs for lenders, but in exchange we are too often losing such values as reliability, permanence and easy Question: access.

In a court settlement I transferred three It is difficult to imagine that a complete set of the paperwork from your settlement pieces of real estate to my daughter. One does not exist, including all truth-inloan still has me on the mortgage, and lending disclosures. You have every reason my daughter’s attorney says that because to want a copy for tax and estate purposes, I lost the truth-in-lending documents my in addition to your current situation. The daughter is not able to assume mortgage. originating lender certainly wants such This has gone on since October 2012. The paperwork so it can prove you received banks claim they cannot find the truth-inthe disclosures to which you are entitled lending papers. What can I do to get off the in case there are any questions from debt? mortgage investors regarding how the loan was underwritten.

Answer: The solution to this problem is to contact In the past decade we have edged the party that conducted the closing, increasingly closer to a system where such as an attorney, title company, broker, real estate records are kept electronically. lender, or independent escrow firm, depending on the jurisdiction in which you This sounds attractive in terms of faster

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live. They likely have a copy of the complete closing on hand or in storage, including all paperwork. It will help if you have a copy of your HUD-1 form, the date of closing and title insurance information.

Meanwhile, to protect your interests in the future keep a copy of all closing documents. This can be done electronically, however, because electronic media are in constant transition it’s to best to keep closing documents on paper. As an example, how many computers today can read those once-popular, 5.25-inch floppy disks?

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Lovingly Restored Turn of the Century Charm Beautiful English Garden Full Chef’s Kitchen 2.5 Acres Guest Cottage 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath Barn MLS#: 606817

Allen Workman (360)770-4948 Allenw.johnlscott.com

Drina McCorkle (360)661-4472 DrinaMcCorkle.com

Office- (360)293-2161 3201 Commercial Ave.

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What Can HARP Do For You?

The Home Affordable Refinance Program has evolved since its introduction in 2009.

With some real estate pros calling for yet another iteration, we take a look back at how the program helps underwater homeowners

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he Federal Reserve says American homes gained $2.3 trillion in value last year, a huge amount and evidence of growing home values. But while news on the real estate front is generally good, an estimated 9.3 million homes remain “deeply underwater” according to RealtyTrac, situations where property values are at least 25 percent less than the outstanding mortgage debt. If you have an underwater home and if you want to refinance at today’s rates – then you need to look at the government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program. However, one of the problems with HARP is that it’s somewhat of a moving target. The requirements have evolved, and one result is that many potentially qualified borrowers do not realize the program is now open to them.

HARP 1.0 The basic idea behind the 2009 version of HARP – what’s generally known as HARP 1.0 – was to assist borrowers with good payment histories who found they could not refinance because falling home values left them without equity.

HARP was open to borrowers with loans owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The loans had to be originated before May 31, 2009, and the borrower had to have a good payment history in the past 12 months.

Another condition was this: The current loan-to-value ratio had to be at least 125 percent, meaning if the house was worth $200,000 the borrower could not have a first loan of more than $250,000.

(Originally, the required LTV was 105% but this was changed in July 2009.)

The early LTV provisions helped some people but essentially made the program off limits in hard-hit foreclosure centers in California, Florida, Nevada, Arizona and parts of the Rust Belt. In those areas many borrowers had mortgage balances that greatly exceeded the value of their homes and could not qualify for assistance under HARP.

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HARP 2.0 HARP 1.0 not only had LTV problems, it also included requirements that made lenders nervous, especially rules that made them responsible for underwriting errors. As a result, HARP 2.0 was introduced in October 2011, a revision with several important changes.

First, the 125 percent LTV was dropped so that deeply underwater borrowers can get help. Second, borrowers can refinance second homes and investment properties with one-tofour units. Third, borrowers no longer have to work with their existing lender – they can shop around for a HARP refinance.

Lenders also got some goodies to encourage participation: In many cases, automated – and cheaper – appraisals can be used to refinance old loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will waive “certain representations and warranties” made by lenders, meaning lenders no longer will have liabilities for original loans once refinanced. Lastly, a number of fees and charges were reduced.

HARP 3.0?

There’s no doubt that HARP 2.0 offers benefits to a much larger number of homeowners, but can the program be further improved? There are, after all, more than 9 million homeowners who remain deeply underwater.

One approach is the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 (S. 249), broadly known as HARP 3.0. If passed, it would lower HARP fees and costs, reduce the need for appraisals even further, and ease underwriting standards. The White House also has proposed a “better bargain” for homeowners that would streamline refinancing and lower closing costs.

HARP 2.0 will remain in place through at least December 31, 2015. For millions of homeowners it may well represent the best path to lower monthly mortgage costs, and certainly it’s worth asking lenders for more information. Meanwhile, keep on the alert for HARP 3.0 – it could make a good program even better.

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CLASSIFIEDS Cozy Big Lake view studio $495. No smoke/pets. 206778-8147

Robin Ross

OPEN HOUSE Sat. 1pm to 3pm 31707 Edwin Ln, Lyman

NEW TODAY 2 bdrm, 1 ba, Burl., W/D hookup, W/S/G pd.

No pets. $790/mo.

360-757-2923

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.

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

Trusted Real Estate Services Since '85 Robin436@comcast.net 360-941-0408 robinmurphyross.net

Nice MV end unit in 1 level 4plex. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, carport.

W/S/G pd. No pets/smoke. $700/mo. $700 dep. Background chk. 610-9860 lv msg 18091 BURKLAND RD, MV. $1,500,000 2 bdrm mobile in country, S.W. No smoke, small pet ok.

Background check. $750, 1st, last & dep. 360-708-6866 COLONIAL PARK/ MV 55 + COMMUNITY. 1977, 66x14, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $650/month includes mortgage, space rent, sewer, garbage and cable. Purchase price $12,000. Small down payment (You own it.) Owner financing.

Keith Johnson, 360-424-8498

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OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 12:00-4:00 Unbelievable beauty at every turn! Welcome to Juntunen Farm & Gardens.

Featured in countless magazines & the host of multiple charitable events & private parties. Combined parcels totaling 51 acres.

Vintage farmhouse, separate guest cottage, 2-story barn w/tool storage, metal shed, 3 greenhouses, goat pen/dog run, hen house, vegetable gardens, 5,750 SF rose garden & other multi-purpose structures.

Endless possibilities!

Call Balisa Koetje, (360)421-4111 WRE/Skagit Valley

Construction complete & ready for new owners.

Stylish 3 bdrm rambler on 30,000 sf lot 8 miles E. of Sedro-Woolley in Lyman city limits. 3 car garage, propane water heater & fireplace. $224,900.

MLS#536499 Hosted by Bill Rimmer 360-708-3117

OPEN HOUSE Sat., April 12th 11am-4pm Sun., April 13th 11am-4pm 4326 Kiowa Dr., MV

View of Valley and Territorial. HUGE Lot 18,795 SF. Traditional Cozy Custom Built Home 2192 SF 5 Bdrms/2.25 Baths. One of the bedrooms is on the main floor. Well maintained with a 50 yr. concrete tile roof and upgraded electrical wiring in conduit. Lovely landscaping. Garage is oversize and there is work shop area located inside. $289,000 Hosted by Sara Fish 360-929-8644 Preview Properties Skagit LLC

2347 Crosby Dr.

OPEN HOUSE Sun, April 13, Noon-4pm 18862 Sulfer Springs Rd Mount Vernon (Big Lake) $459,500

Rare opportunity to buy two connected Pan Abode cedar homes on 78' of low bank waterfront with boat dock on sunny side of Big Lake. MLS #599101 Call Jeff Ingman (360) 202-2859 Brown McMillen Real Estate PINE CREEK Open House

6 new homes OPEN for viewing!

2142-2774 sq ft, 1 & 2 level homes. Ramblers have nostep entry! 3-5+ bdrms. 3 car garages. Quality high end finishes. Great room & gas frplc.

Open House Friday, 12:00 – 6:00 Sat. & Sun. 1:00 – 4:00 Go to 3015 Pine Creek Dr. during Open House to view any of the homes! Or call Val Thomas Preview Properties at 360-333-0562 to set up an appt. From I-5, E. on College Way, N (lt) on N. 30th, 1/4 mi. to Pine Ck.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH 12-3PM Welcome to Eaglemont living! Total 17 rooms in this 3,500+SF home in Eaglemont. 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 2 bonus rooms, 2 fireplaces, deck, 3-car garage and more. Golf & trails nearby.

4712 Parkview Lane, Mt. Vernon, WA 98274 OFFERED at $479,000 George Roth Coldwell Banker Bain 360-707-1431 GeorgeRoth@CBBain.com

COLDWELL BANKER BAIN

WELDING MACHINE SHOP Established since 1989. 2.4 acres, zoned rural business.

Turn-key shop.

Rolling stock – inventory tooling. $420,000. All or part. 360-840-5773

Updated scenic mtn side 2 story basement home located in secluded wooded Cedar Hills on Little Mtn. 5 minutes from town. It has 3 bdrm, 2 full ba, 2 car garage, bright kitchen, vaulted ceilings, fireplace insert, balcony office, hot tub, large basement rec room w/pool table/wetbar.

Willing to pay commission to any agent for willing buyer. $269,500.

Call 360-428-5006 3216 Shelly Hill, Mount Vernon

Maddox Creek home w/outstanding panoramic views. Beautifully maintained 4 bdrm, 3 ba, 2596 sq ft home built in 2001. 2 large entertaining decks, master on the main & tons of storage in great Mount Vernon community. $359,000. www.3216ShellyHill.com

Michele Boudreau Re/Max Whatcom Co. Inc. 360-255-1110

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CLASSIFIEDS CL A SSIFIEDS Mt Baker view 3 bdrm, 2 ba, w/jacuzzi tub, ponds and manicured and grandeur yards, 5.2 acres, fenced. Loafing shed. 2028 sq. ft. shop. 1380 sq. ft. storage bldg. 3 wells. PUD water. Orchard and more.

Need to see to appreciate. $449,500.

Call 360-840-5773

PRICE REDUCED $10,000!

SEDRO-WOOLLEY (ESTATE SALE!) 1 ½ acres with rambler style 3 bdrm, full basement with full kitchen facilities and bathroom downstairs also. Attached 1 car garage, 4 bay workshop in back yard. Room for horse.

Property is subdividable and can be turned into city building lots just on North edge of Sedro-Woolley city limits. $215,000. Large discount for cash - or make cash offers! (All offers considered). Call 360-336-8648 for details, leave message will call back as soon as possible.

FOR RESULTS

12661 Persons Rd, Bow, WA. $584,750

Better than New Bow-Bayview Area Home You won't be disappointed!

Amazing, 3bd/3.5ba home!

1 acre - Bayview area, built 2007. Quality thruout. Water & sunset views, high ceilings, chef's kitchen, dining rm, huge loft & bonus rm. 3+car garage, fenced yd & more! Call for viewing appointment.

Nanette McDowell Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. 360-201-6785

YOU WANT EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE IT! CALL US TODAY Full-time agents 30+yrs combined experience. $9 mil + in sales 2013 Knowledge of the community & market.

More info at: theboonteam.com

Call Tim L. Good 360-708-3828 timgoodrealestate.com RSVP Real Estate

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 360-708-9645 RE/MAX Territory NW

Samish Island WATERFRONT

10529 Samish Is. Rd. $595,000.

Price reduced!!! Sensational custom one level home on 1.54ac w/access road to beach. 3 bdrm, 3 ba, open floor plan, hardwood floors, two car attached garage plus 1890 sq. ft. detached garage/workshop perfect for RV/boat/equip storage.

Separate guest house with it's own living, dining, bdrm, ba. Circular drive, no hassle with ferries. Just drive onto Samish Island.

MLS#486866 Call Terry Smiley 425-985-9643 Champions Real Estate

Find your bargain today!

Smart shoppers know about the bargains hidden within the Classified pages. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from tickets to trailers.

It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.

Call 424-4567 to place an ad.

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WHO WE ARE… Skagit Tradition Realty, a family owned and operated real estate firm, has been serving the Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties for more than 70 years. We are a full service real estate office highly proficient in a variety of fields, which include residential, commercial, property management, international transactions, first time home buyers and other real estate investments.

3619 TRUMPETER PLACE, MOUNT VERNON $298,500 17807 MARIE ST, MOUNT VERNON W NE

$285,000

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Spacious 3 BR, 1.75 BA rambler in excellent location w/beautifully remodeled kitchen: close to town yet private w/treed green Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 belt to the east. Southwestern exposure. Fully fenced, shy acre; 24’ x 24’ detached grg addl 14’ x 34’ grg/shop; plus 288 sq.ft. storage building. MLS# 595528

15068 NOOKACHAMPS RD. MOUNT VERNON $398,000

1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

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512 TALBOTT ST, LA CONNER W \NO AL NT E R

Great 2980 sq.ft. home w/ large wrap around deck. 4 bdrm and 3 bath. Bright and sunny kitchen has beautiful cabinets and granite tile counter, lg dining rm. Huge family room downstairs, bedroom, bath & Elva Hunter utility. Huge garage w/ work/shop 360-202-3086 area. Great neighborhood,close to School & College! MLS# 564724

New hardwood, wall-to-wall & a gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen has all new stainless appliances & Sandy Everett an island. Spacious rooms have an 360-202-3706 open floor plan with a private deck in the backyard off the master. Both baths include full size tubs.

Landscaping is easy and La Conner businesses are within walking distance. Application fee applies to all applicants over 18.

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One of a kind home in our community w/extensive custom features. Features include: 14’ vaulted ceilings in living room; 10’ ceilings throughout; hardwood Danya Wolf floors; granite counters; maple 360-708-8294 cabinets; stainless appl; custom millwork & blinds. Fabulous p.a. system; fully landscaped; 20+ fruit trees, blueberries, grapes, roses, fencing and shop. MLS# 589312

$1,450/MO 4605 BEAVER POND DR. SOUTH

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Spacious, circular drive to patio, Elva Hunter level entry. Quality built & 360-202-3086 designed w/ vaulted ceilings, covered deck.

Main master w/dbl closet/BA & 2 BR/2 BA + office. Down 2 BR/BA, lg fam. rm, could be MIL. Prof. landscaped. RV prkg. Close to Golf, Medical, shy 1 acre. MLS# 524620

321 N 23 ST, MOUNT VERNON $186,000 Great 4 bedroom home on Mount Vernon Hill. This home features brick accents, exposed aggregate driveway and a concrete patio. Good sized, fenced yard for gardening, playing or entertaining Interior offers a hardwood entry, maple flooring and cabinets, skylights, a fireplace and spacious master Danya Wolf suite. MLS# 615984 360-708-8294

Danya Wolf, Designated Broker .......... 360-708-8294 Jessie Cavazos, Hablo Espanol ............ 360-770-5623 Celia Miller........................................... 360-391-6065 Suzanne Jenkins................................... 360-941-2983 Brett Tacker ......................................... 360-840-7931 Sandy Everett ...................................... 360-202-3706 JoAnn Boudreau .................................. 360-391-0746 Elva Hunter .......................................... 360-202-3086 John Hunter ......................................... 360-202-3854 Donna Kurras ....................................... 360-770-7596 Chris Miller........................................... 360-333-1868 Russ Lanker .......................................... 360-708-1117 Dayna Telidetzki................................... 360-708-8452 Linda Dietrick....................................... 360-840-6771 Shirley Bertholf .................................... 360-840-1863 Patricia Box, Office Manager ............... 360-424-0300

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$624,900

Custom home w/4 Bdrm & Bonus.

French Drs w/slate entry, hardwood & carpet, living w/gas fireplace, Elva Hunter 360-202-3086 formal dining. Gourmet kitchen solid granite island, beautiful cabinets. French door opens to Lg Deck that spans the entire house, overlooking the golf course. Electric sun-shades & Central Air. Eaglemont Community w/spectacular clubhouse & restaurant. MLS# 596194

1508 LINDSAY LOOP #105, MOUNT VERNON $210,000

This 3 bdrm manufactured home has a bright and light kitchen.

New sturdy covered deck. Has carport and storage shed. Newer furnace. Newly remodeled Suzanne Jenkins bathroom. Newer hot water 360-941-2983 tank. MLS# 605113

Bay Equity Purchase Reverse Program

For borrowers 62 & over: Allows for a home purchase with a 40% to 50% down payment (depending upon age), allows all cash clients to buy a home with ZERO mortgage payments AND keep most of their cash, super easy qualifying, fast closing times. Available for owner occupied buyers, single family and 1-4 unit properties. www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com Elva Hunter 360-202-3086

Sabrina Linman 360-755-3689 NMLS ID#76988

$599,000

Eaglemont Golf Course Community, some of the best views of the Golf Course and Mt. Baker. Wonderful open floor plan, Elva Hunter w/lg. master suite on main level, 360-202-3086 walk-in closet, lrg kitchen granite counters/gas fireplaces, siding door to covered deck to outdoor entertaining! Den/Office w/french doors.

Downstairs 2 bdrms, full ba, large rec room & plenty of storage. 2 plans to choose from or work with builder for your special design ! MLS# 476375

17706 RAY PAUL LANE, LA CONNER

$85,000

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1804 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON

Beautiful Condo! 2 bd. plus a den. 2 bathrooms, granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, JoAnn Boudreau large tile master shower. 360-391-0746 Great floor plan. All on one floor w/ no steps. 2 car garage w/ auto opener.

MLS# 601928

Completely remodeled cabin with beautiful mahogany deck.

Marble countertop. One of a kind bathroom shower has Suzanne Jenkins view of Olympics. Slate tile and 360-941-2983 hardwood floors. 12x12 newer outbuilding plus 10x10 outbuilding. $9000 lease. 50ft waterfront. MLS# 560216

1601 N. WAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON

9277 STEIN RD, CUSTER

$475,000

Fourplex tract(s) for $160,000 (Tract 6) and $170,000 (Tract 5); and one five plex tract (Tract 4) Danya Wolf for $180,000.00 Building permit 360-708-8294 ready for thirteen (13) units. Or,administrative conditional use potential for professional/ medical offices. MLS# 574059

$425,000

Fabulous views from northwesterly portion of this largely wooded 29+ acre tract; Danya Wolf great neighbors! Old family 360-708-8294 homestead. One building site per Whatcom County. MLS# 194776

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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