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IS IT SAFE TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE AGAIN? PAGE 3

GET THE BEST PRICE WHEN SELLING A HOME PAGE 4

GETTING BACK YOUR BUCKS HOME

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, August 27th 1-4 p.m. and Sunday, August 28th 1-4 p.m.

23191 STATE ROUTE 9, LAKE MCMURRAY $509,000

JoAnn Boudreau Buyer’s Agent (360) 391-0746

Skagit Tradition Realty 3780 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-424-0300

Danya Wolf www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com Listing Agent (360) 708-8294

Beautifully appointed, custom home offers lots of light, amazing views, and unique park like approach. Dock, boat launch & 75 feet of waterfront. This 3,426 sq. ft. home features 4 bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, and a large kitchen with stunning view.

Daylight basement offers kitchenette and office/library; could easily be a separate living area for guests. 726 sq.ft. garage and lots of parking.

MLS#236420 DIRECTIONS: From I-5 exit 221 (Conway), drive East on Highway 534. Right on Hwy 9 (approx. 1 mile). On lake side.

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS CAN HELP SAVE BUYERS AND SELLERS MONEY Oftentimes, individuals think they can go it alone and save money on real estate commissions in the process. However, not having a knowledgeable agent to navigate the process can end up costing more money in the long run.

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Burlington

$299,950

Beautiful Burlington Bayhill Rambler. Shy 1900 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 Baths. Kitchen w/ large pantry, island & eating area. Family room w/ gas log fireplace.

Dining/Living rm combo – great for entertaining!

2-car attached garage, patio & fully fenced yard.

MLS#197512 Call Charlie, 708-1415, Jeannie, 708-9645

Wilma Louia Owner 661-1631

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$299,950

Beautiful Bow Farmette. Built in 1913, this home has 4 + acres, 4 bedrooms & 1.75 baths. Lots of neat built-ins and room for a shop or horses.

MLS#205040 Directions: From Chuckanut, West on Field Road.

Home is on the North side.

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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10913 Mary Ln., Burlington

$224,950

Beautiful custom rambler. Over ½ acre. Shop and garden. RV parking. MLS#263737 Directions: East of Highway 20 from Burlington, North on Mary Lane.

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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$169,000

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

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

$250,000

Nice floor plan in this spacious 2 bedroom home. Large front room/dining area adjoining good size kitchen. 1 bedroom & 1 full bath downstairs and huge bedroom & 3/4 bath upstairs for a great master suite with extra room for office too. This 2 acre parcel is nice flat usable land with an attached 2 car garage AND a 2 bay insulated 28 X 36 shop. MLS#259654 Call Ivana, 770-3550

Burlington

$294,500

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath. Very desirable neighborhood just minutes from town. Gourmet Kitchen with hardwood floors. New paint and rugs. Vaulted ceilings. MLS#265450 Call Jim, 708-1681

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Mount Vernon

$379,950

1990 SF Rambler in Nookachamp Hills. 3 BR, 2.5 baths. Hardwood, carpet & tile floors. Slab granite, tile backsplash, & several other high end finishes. Great room w/ a 2-sided FP. Lg kitchen perfect for a chef & large sized breakfast nook!

MLS#29154892 Call Michelle, 630-4423

Amber Partridge de Soria 969-4030

John & Annette Howe 770-5237

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Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Burlington

$499,900

4+ Acres w/2500 Sq Ft Home. 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Baths w/Full BA off Master. Formal Dining & Living Rooms. Attached 2-Car Garage. 1250 Sq Ft Heated Shop/Garage. MLS#50618 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Debbie Allen 708-8780

Michelle Mitzel 630-4423

Jim Stransky 708-1681

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Bow

$649,950

Craftsman beauty from 1929. Historic Barn, 2 shops. 7.56 organic acres, fenced for horses. Gardens, orchard, fountains. 5+ bedrooms, 2.5 baths.

Mountain & Valley Views! MLS#217596 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Dan Soria 348-6655

Stephanie Henry 661-6097

Burlington

$814,500

Custom built home on 2.6 acres. 4750 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 3 ½ baths. Fully insulated 38x40 garage.

24x24 hobby/game room. Very desirable neighborhood. 5 minutes from I-5. MLS#265968 Call Jim, 708-1681

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Mike Welling 540-1341

Racquel McDermott 420-1830

Pete McDougal Broker 708-6500

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ust a few years back during the real estate boom, flipping homes and investing in residential real estate was all the rage - until the bubble burst and buyers nearly became an endangered species. But new data show that real estate investors are becoming more active in the market, as evidenced by survey results from online real estate firm Move, Inc. released in late spring.

The survey found that investors will be more active in their local markets and outnumber typical homebuyers by three to one over the next 24 months, and 69 percent of investors say it will be easier to find properties in the near future. Additionally, 62 percent of investors are paying more attention to home values in their local markets, with only approximately 43 percent indicating it will be harder to find bargains in the next six months. Twenty-seven percent of investor respondents said they’ll purchase a primary residence as a first-time buyer as their first real estate investment, and nearly half plan to live in their investment property until it’s sold or turned into a rental.

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“This survey suggests that many first-time buyers may be looking at investing as a strategy to becoming homeowners,” says Julie Reynolds, vice president of Move, Inc. “It also suggests that the dream of home ownership is alive for millions who are keeping their eye on the future and using their initial home as the first in a series of what may become many investments in real estate.”

“If you plan to live in the house for the long-term, the potential for your home to rise significantly in value after a few years is there,” says Philip Tesoriero, broker/owner of Exceptional Homes Real Estate in Massapequa, N.Y. “If you’re planning to flip, don’t expect to be able to turn it around immediately at a high profit. If you can buy and hold for the long-term, you’re far ahead of the game.”

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Owner terms. $94,950. #29159111 LOVELY VIEWS.. of Lake, Skagit Valley & Olympic Mtns from this wonderful one acre building lot w/public water & electricity. $185,000 #264683

235 W. Rio Vista Avenue, Burlington

HOME, HORSES & BUSINESS..with Horse Barn, Office & 4800 sf shop bldg. You can have it all. $449,500. #233122 GORGEOUS TOWNHOME..in Burlington.

2 bdrms, 2.5 baths w/cherry hardwood floors, cherry cabinets & marble counters . 2 bdrms w/bathrooms & walk-in closets.

Close to amenities. $245,000. #201895 4 BR WITH WATER VIEWS.. Rambler in Anacortes with hardwood floors throughout and just $229,500. #250100 JUST GORGEOUS…this custom 5200 sf home located on 8/10 of an acre, includes a tennis court & separate 1200 sf apt. Top of the line, many extras & great location. $749,500. #234389 SPACIOUS RAMBLER!..lots of space in this 4 bdrm Rambler, Great rm w/blt-ins, free standing gas stove, den, bonus rm, french doors to patio w/hot tub. Fenced backyard, many upgrades. $235,000. #226036

NICE MT VERNON LOCATION..4 bdrm, 2.5 bath home is like new + a custom floor plan,. Cozy living rm, lots of storage, on flat fenced lot, professionally landscaped.

Move in ready. $259,950. #219632 SPECTACULAR VIEW! 10+acres, hard to find view property! Fantastic view of valley, river & mtns. Power & water to property. $249,000. #147323 MT. VERNON CONDO..nice floor unit on 11th St. Close to Hospital, close to everything. $98,900. #200244 SPECTACULAR VIEWS.. Of Similk Bay & beyond! Just over 1 ac, water, power in street. Very desirable location, don’t wait on this one! $175,000. #121206 QUIET STREET..updated home on lg private lot. 2400 sf home lg kitchen w/granite & tile. Private backyard is one of a kind w/ lg patio, hot tub. $279,500 #189312

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he housing market has not yet rebounded to pre-recession prices, when buyers seemed to be stepping over one another to bid up the price of homes. Today’s sellers may be lucky to get asking price, with the reality being a certain percentage below. However, that doesn’t mean sellers should accept bottom-of-the-barrel offers. There are still ways to get the best price possible on an offered home.

With sellers hoping to get the most possible for a home and buyers interested in spending the least, it’s sometimes a battle of wills when it comes to hashing out a confirmed price in the world of real estate. Sellers who wonder whether they’ll struggle to get a good offer can hedge their bets in the right direction by employing a few strategies.

what yoU see is what yoU get: It’s difficult to change first impressions. If a potential buyer pulls up to a home that doesn’t give them “warm and fuzzy” feelings immediately, it may be hard to eventually sway opinion of the home – even if it’s pristine on the inside. Individuals do judge a book by its cover, which means that effort should be put into

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making a home’s exterior as appealing as possible. Landscaping should be neat and lush. There shouldn’t be any obstacles leading to the front of the home. Items that look in disrepair should be mended. Curb appeal does matter.

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Many people forgo this step, thinking they can sell their home just as well without an agent and not have to pay commission in the process. A real estate agent is schooled in the process of negotiating the price of an offered home. In fact, the more a home’s selling price, the higher the agent’s profit. That’s incentive right there. Furthermore, agents know the average prices of similar homes and can help a seller price and market a property correctly.

That may add up to a faster sale (and a better offer).

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702 N Skagit St, Burlington

MOVE-IN READY

Move-in ready home w/large living room, nice kitchen area, adjacent utility room.

Large Master Bedroom w/space for lounge area on 2nd floor.Cellar w/gas furn & h/w.

24'X24' detached garage/shop.

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 #249019 $138,200

Nice 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom home with almost new wall-to wall carpet. Relatively new flat top range and built-in -oven.

Large walk-in storage area off hallway and several other storage areas throughout home. Forced air with heat pump for air conditioning. Gas fire place with remote control. Covered carport 2 to 3 cars and covered patio.

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 #261425 $35,500

Ground level 2 bedroom with 2 full baths, fresh paint, new carpet, laminate, fixtures, covered patio for year round BBQ's.

Security entrance, wood fireplace and storage area. Close to college.

Call Vicky Boyd 360-708-7884 #249146 $120,000

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Price it competitively: Some sellers think the higher they price their home the more money they’ll get for it. The fact is, the longer an overpriced home sits on the market, the less appealing it will appear to buyers.

Individuals looking for a home may repeatedly see the listing and wonder what’s wrong with the home. Even if it’s the best home in the neighborhood, it may be seen as a red flag that’s best avoided.

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2012 Windsor Dr, Mount Vernon

DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD

Large private lot in desirable neighborhood.

4 bedrooms with large rec room downstairs.

Patio goes out to large private yard.

Remodeled and updated throughout. New appliances in kitchen. Nice utility room with lots of storage/pantry area.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 #248626 $220,000

3 BD,2 ¾ BA, lg. laundry room, family rm wood stove & living room gas fireplace,lg kitchen. Seller requests no inside photos but don’t let that stop you, this home is immaculate & has so much to offer. Loads of storage space. Shop in fenced backyard.

Large windows off dining area to very private backyard oasis with new trex deck.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 #221942 $250,000

2021 Laventure Rd #104, Mount Vernon

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ONLY 2 LOTS LEFT AT THIS LOW PRICE!

Beautiful Mtn views from these 1 acre lots in Birdsview. Next to Rasar State Park w/ miles of walking trails to river & woods.

Country living within easy distance to town.

Paved streets w/underground power plus underground conduit installed for cable TV,phone,& high speed internet.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 #49570 $29,900

Give people what they want: Buyers often prefer updated kitchens and bathrooms. Most buyers out there are not looking for “handyman specials.” They want a relatively turn-key property. A kitchen or bathroom that is an eyesore can repel potential buyers. Home shoppers may be more inclined to go closer to asking price if some of the bigger-ticket items are already completed.

Don’t be an open book: If a buyer knows that time is of the essence or the home is “priced to sell,” he or she may sense that desperation, almost guaranteeing a low-ball offer. Sellers shouldn’t let on too much about their reasons for selling or make it seem like they’ll be in dire straights if the home doesn’t sell quickly. Selling a home under duress is not likely to cause prospective buyers to pony up.

8 OUT OF 10 ECONOMISTS BELIEVE HOME PRICES WILL RISE IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS.* THE OTHER TWO ARE LIFE-LONG PESSIMISTS. If you’re ready to buy a home, many signs point to favorable buying conditions: mortgages are available, affordability has improved, home choices are abundant and interest rates are low. Even better, 8 out of 10 economists agree that home prices will rise in the next five years. Which means getting in on the ground floor before prices begin to rise is a smart move.

Homeownership is an investment in your future. Work with a REALTOR® who can explain options that best fit your situation.

To learn more, visit HousingMarketFacts.com.

Don’t be afraid to counter-offer: A buyer who is excited to get an offer on a home in a slow market, but feels the offer is below value, should definitely counteroffer. While the buyer may not accept the counter, he or she may make another offer that is more to the seller’s liking. goskagit.com/reweekly

*Figure based on the Keller Center for Research at Baylor University, 2008.

EVERY MARKET’S DIFFERENT, CALL A REALTOR ® TODAY.

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Seeking more of a modification QUESTION: I hired an attorney for $2,500 and was able to get a loan modification. I’m saving just less than $180 a month, and my rate was reduced from 6.5 percent to 4.75. I imagine your thoughts are possibly the same as mine: I’m not saving that much! I will soon have a 3-percent wage reduction at work, and my $180 monthly savings will not be of much help. How can I do better?

ANSWER: I assume you hired an

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attorney because you could not succeed working directly with your lender. This is both good and bad - it’s bad that you could not get help from your lender but good in the sense that you were smart enough to not take a lender’s “no” for an answer.

Your loan rate has been reduced by 1.75 percent - that’s a 27-percent drop from your original rate, and it’s a very big deal. Here’s why: If you save $180 a month, you’ll reduce your annual costs by $2,160. That’s a significant savings in most households. In effect, you’ll recoup your legal bills in about 14 months. By any standard that’s a good return on your investment.

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Seen the other way, without the help of an attorney you would have spent $2,500 in excess interest in little more than a year. The view here is that your lawyer served you well.

Could you have done better? Probably not.

You now have one of the lowest rates in the past 50 years.

Here’s a caution: You have a lower rate - but for how long? Five years? Or the life of the loan? If the interest rate reduction is just for five years then it may be smart to prepay your mortgage by $180 a month - the amount you would have spent without the modification - to drive down your principal balance before a higher rate returns.

Now could be the time to sell a new home.

Record-low interest rates and record-low housing prices are renewing interest in the housing market for many people.

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Gettin g Back Your Bucks Home Improvements That Yield Good Returns Each year, homeowners spend billions of dollars improving their homes. While those improvements are intended to improve the home for all its residents, such improvements are also intended to increase a home’s value.

Projects that contribute the most to a home’s resale value are the most attractive. This year’s “Cost vs. Value Report” from Remodeling magazine examines the relationship between remodeling costs and resale value. The following projects were some of the best for homeowners looking to improve their home and the home’s resale value at the same time.

• Entry door replacement (steel): Removing an existing entry door and replacing with a new 20-gauge steel door proved to be a homeowner’s best friend, recouping 128.9 percent of its cost at resale. Among midrange projects, this one recouped the most money by a landslide.

• Attic bedroom: Converting an unfinished attic space to a 15-by-15-foot bedroom and a 5-by-7-foot bathroom with a shower also proved worthwhile to homeowners. Such a project recouped 83.1 percent of its $49,000 price tag at resale. * Minor kitchen remodel: For homeowners looking for smallergoskagit.com/reweekly

scale projects, a minor kitchen remodel, which includes installing new raised-panel wood doors on cabinets and drawers as well as replacing older appliances with more energy-efficient models, boasts a smaller price tag and a solid return. The project, which costs roughly $21,000, recouped 78.3 percent of that cost at resale.

• Backup power generator: Perhaps in light of the headlinegripping natural disasters and storms of the last decade, adding a backup power generator also proved a worthwhile investment.

The project involves adding a backup system with the capacity to provide 70 amps of emergency power. That project recouped nearly 59 percent of its initial cost at resale, making it one of the few projects that saw its cost recouped figure increase from 2008-09.

• Siding replacement (fiber-cement): Among projects categorized as upscale, no project fared better than siding replacement (fiber-cement) when comparing recouped values. Replacing existing siding with fiber-cement siding that’s factory primed and factory painted recouped almost 84 percent of its initial cost at resale.

• Window replacement (vinyl): Replacing 10 existing 3-by-5foot double-hung windows with insulated, low-E, simulated-divided-lite vinyl windows is also a good bet for homeowners looking to improve their home and its resale value. Also considered an upscale project in spite of its relatively low price tag (roughly $14,000), this project recouped an average of 79 percent of its initial cost at resale.

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Real Estate Agents Can Help Save Buyers & Sellers Money

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ecord-low interest rates and record-low housing prices are renewing interest in the floundering housing market for many people. Now could be the time to sell and buy a new home and earn an even bigger slice of the real estate pie. Whether an individual is a buyer or a seller, or doing both, his or her goal is to get the best financial deal on the home – and often that means having a qualified real estate agent working in his or her corner.

Those entering the real estate realm may have misconceptions about what’s involved. Oftentimes, individuals think they can go it alone and save money on real estate commissions in the process.

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or buyer through a complicated process of legalities and emotional hurdles. The agent also negotiates for the buyer and seller to help them make important financial decisions.

“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.

“Advertising is important, but, once sellers have an offer, they need a strong negotiator to help them get the best price and terms. Buyers should also look for agents who have strong negotiating skills and neighborhood knowledge which will help them make the most of their purchasing power.”

Individuals can expect a real estate agent to help them navigate a process that, to first-time buyers or sellers, can prove intimidating.

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BUYING A HOME 1. Schedule a consultation to discuss what features and amenities buyer is looking for in a home.

2. The agent may suggest buyers speak with a mortgage consultant to figure out their buying power and obtain a mortgage pre-approval letter.

3. The agent will then look up home listings in a particular price range and help the buyers to view the homes.

4. When buyers find a home they want to purchase, the real estate agent will help them come up with a fair market price and write up the contract to present to the seller.

5. The agent will help the buyer negotiate on the final price with the seller. goskagit.com/reweekly

6. In some states, the agent will accept a down payment to place in trust or work with a real estate attorney on behalf of the buyer.

7. The agent may be present during a home inspection, which is recommended.

8. The agent will then schedule the home appraisal.

9. He or she will then confirm the closing and be present at closing with the buyer and the attorney, if necessary.

SELLING A HOME 1. The real estate agent will meet with the sellers and evaluate the home and property.

2. He or she will do a market analysis to figure out the best price to list the house based on the neighborhood and comparable sales.

8. The agent will field calls from other agents and notify the seller when a viewing request has been made.

9. Follow-up feedback can be offered, which may include information the agent receives by making calls to people who viewed the home or by tracking how many potential buyers viewed the home listing.

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11. The agent will be present during the home inspection, if the buyer requests one.

13. The seller will be notified by the agent when the buyer has obtained a mortgage commitment and made good faith deposits.

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his or her corner.

10. When an offer comes in, the agent will notify the sellers and advise him or her of the negotiation process.

4. The real estate agent may present a marketing plan that indicates where the home will be advertised.

7. An open house for buyers will be scheduled.

both, his or her goal is

home -- and often that means having

12. The agent will schedule with the city or town to have a certificate of occupancy inspection conducted.

6. An open house for real estate brokers may be scheduled, also a caravan of brokers from the agents’ own real estate office and surrounding affiliates.

buyer or a seller, or doing

to get the best ďŹ nancial deal on the

3. The agent may make suggestions for repairs or improvements that can help make the home more attractive to buyers.

5. He or she will write up a listing agreement and begin the process of marketing the home.

hether an individual is a

14. The agent will likely be present at the home closing with the real estate attorneys.

Individuals buying or selling a home can certainly do it by themselves, but real estate agents have the knowledge and provide assistance through the myriad steps of the process, helping individuals to save time and money.

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MV, 2 bdrm end apt., sun deck, redecorated, clean, quiet, W/S/G/basic cable pd.

Refs + dep. $750. No smoke/pets 360-424-1695

COUNTRY LIVING (Beaver Marsh Rd.) MV, 2 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Ba, 1500 sq.ft, w/800 sq. ft. storage bldg., large orchard, appliances, no smoking/pets, MV, small 1 bdrm apt by hos- must pass credit check, $750/damage pital. $515. + $300 damage. $1175/mo., Incl. W/S/G. Credit check dep. 360-766-6472 lv msg. req. No smoke. 336-2322 MV 117 S. 24th, 3 Bdrm, 1 Ba, fenced yard, garage. No NO HIDDEN FEES! Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 smoke. Pets negot. S/G pd. $1,150/mo. Security dep.

Norris Place 757-3060 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. Afford- Refs checked. 360-445-6914 able. Section 8 okay.

MV 3 bdrm, 1 ba, single car Sedro-Woolley, 1 & 2 bdrm garage, remodeled, $900/ mo., 1st & $800/dep. No $575/mo. & $675/mo. pets/smoke. 360-293-3603 W/S/G paid.

CALL TODAY! (360) 856-6652

RENTALS

1ST MO. FREE! 1, 2 & 3 bdrm, MV, near college, onsite laundry, reserved parking. W/S/G pd. Qualify today!

Move in tomorrow! 428-3887

Small 1 Bdrm, newer carpet, fresh paint, tile kitchen counter, $665 all util. incl.

Studio, tile living room floor, $565 all util. incl.

425-478-0848

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823 N. 4th, Mount Vernon 360-424-3198

2 Bdrm, 315 W. Woodworth, S-W. $700 + dep. W/D hookups, no pets/smoking.

W/S/G pd. 360-755-1362

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, WD, W/S/G/cable pd. $775/$875. No pets. 1825 E. Division MV. 428-8980

S.W. 3 bdrm, 1 ¾ ba, no smoke/pets, $1100 + dep.

360-854-9568

2 Bdrm, MV, W/S/G pd.

College Way & 19th. $705/mo. 360-424-6757 BOW 1 BEDROOM Great location! $500/$300 deposit 360-333-2291

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.

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

CASCADE VIEW

2 bdrm with den, 2 car garage & 1 car garage, pond, in town of Concrete, $895.

360-873-9500 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, 2 car garage in S-W, $1,250/mo., 1st + $1,000 dep. S/G pd. No pets/smoke. 360-941-1797

Luxury 2 bdrm, 2 ba, beautiful setting, all new, all appliances, W/S/G incl.

Unique décor. 4 new units.

Only $875; $925/mo.

Call 206-409-9317 HARBORVIEW APTS in Anacortes. 2 bdrm.

Income limits apply.

Affordable housing.

Call 360-299-0916 La Conner 2 Bdrm, 2 Ba, covered parking, porch, garden. Walk to post office, grocery, waterfront. W/S/G incl. $900/mo. Avail. 9/1. 921 S. 4th St. 840-4335

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S.W. Small 1 bdrm, gas heat.

Elect./W/S/G pd. $645/mo $700/dep. Good credit, no pets/smoke. 360-855-0385

2 bdrm duplex, 700 Talcott, Sedro-Woolley, near schools, playground, library, senior center, market. 5 energy efficient appliances, 600 c.f. storage shed. W/S/G pd. $745 + $600 dep. Screeing report req'd. 840-5728

MOUNTAIN VIEW

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

Beautiful 2 & 3 bdrm luxury décor, all new, private, quiet setting. Multiple floor plans. W/S/G incl. Only $875, $895, $995/mo. Call 206-409-9317 MV 1506 Pacific Pl. Huge 2500 sq. ft. 4 bdrm, 3 ba, RV garage, W/D, 2 decks, gas furnace, $1600/mo. $700 dep. 360-424-6974

Weekly rates start $260.

SPECIAL - 4 wks., $790.

WHISPERING FIRS MOTEL Alger 724-3477

MV 3 bdrm, 1 ba, near college, yard, garage, woodstove, W/D, $900/mo. $600 deposit. 360-424-6974 MV 312 S. 20th, 4-plex, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, new carpet, W/D, gas heat, garage, $800/mo. $500/dep. 360-424-6974

RV LOT FOR RENT. $250/mo. W/S incl.

Full hookup avail. 826-3416

MV Duplex 3 bdrm, 1 ba, $950 + dep. 6-plex 3 bdrm, 2 ba, $850 + dep. No pets/smoke. (360) 610-1707

18562 VALENTINE ROAD, $399,750 Charming and gorgeous classic craftsman home on desirable Pleasant Ridge overlooking Dodge Valley.

Great location! 1.78 acres with pasture and territorial views. 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath, 2798 square feet, Built in 1908. Many major renovations. Has a wonderful historic feel with contemporary aspects. Recent addition shows impeccable craftsmanship. Gorgeous original fir floors, french doors to a brand new and beautiful deck, spacious laundry room, cozy home office.

Unique, classic kitchen range in charming eat-in kitchen. Newer insulation, wiring, and foundation. Large shop/studio on acreage, many fruit trees.

Very desirable location. A rare opportunity!

Call Don Zimmer at Preview Realty: 360.708.1579

NORTHRIDGE Open House, 2309 Club Court. Sunday, Aug. 28, Noon to 4pm. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, $950/mo. $1000 dep.

360-770-6273

4000 SQ. FT. of great heated commercial/industrial shop/ warehouse space. Perfect for cabinet maker, boat builder, S.W. Clean convenient 2 body shop car restoration, bdrm, no steps, garage, etc. $2000/mo. Call 425-239fenced yard, $850 + dep. 1020/360-755-3179 360-755-0562 or 333-1151

MV 2 bdrm, 2 ba, in 4-plex, carport. $800 + $800 dep.

MV nice 2 bdrm, 1 ba, carport, $700 + $700 dep.

3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, 1100 sq. ft., W/S/G pd. W/D hookups. No Background Sedro-Woolley, $1100/mo., smoke/pets.

ANACORTES Cozy, quiet, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/S/G pd., pets on approval. chk. 610-9860, 9am-5pm gas heat, fenced yard, stor- (360) 661-0854 age shed, close to downtown, schools hospital, no ANAC. CLEAN, cute, cozy, 3 smoking/pets. $800 month Bdrm, 2 Ba, gas heat & frplc, 2 Bdrm w/private bath, garage, no pets/smoke, 360-293-2984 walking distance to SV Col$950. 360-293-4335 BIRDSVIEW NEW 3 bdrm, 2 lege. Free internet. Driveway ba, custom, covered deck, all BURL. 3 BDRM 1,300 sq. ft. parking. Laundry on-site. All applcs., $1185 + dep. 336- $985/mo. Incl. W/S/G W/D, util. incl. except phone. $500 1904 or 422-7201. no pets/smoke 360-708-1027 mo. + dep. 360-391-9255

9,680 sq ft La Conner Manufacturing space. 16' door, 3-phase power. Large parking area, truck access. Office space avail. $4356 mo + NNN. 360-724-0621 or USITCP@gmail.com

BY OWNER 3 bedroom 2 bath Big Lake home priced for quick sale $177,000.

360-202-7234

OPEN HOUSE!!

12-3 SAT 8/27 15634 SNEE-OOSH RD, LACONNER. Quiet Beach living at it's Best! 104ft. of low bank waterfront. Views of Kiket Is, Deception pass.

Well crafted home offers main level master and open floor plan. Picture windows in living room w/electric blinds. 14x9 safe/vault off finished daylight basement.

Call Sherry @ Lake Cavanaugh Realty 360-3913891 MLS#264964

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SALE BY OWNER Condo warehouse space.

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

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUGUST 28TH Escape to the country! Offered at $419,000. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, August 28th from 1-4pm. Easy access from I-5. Manageable ranch 7.8 acres, large pond, fenced pastures for horses or livestock. Cool old pole-barn for storage, stables. 3 bdrm, 2.75 ba.

Long-term owner. No work to do. 20973 Starbird Rd., Mount Vernon, 98274 George Roth, REALTOR Principal Managing Broker Coldwell Banker Bain Anacortes 360-707-1431 GeorgeRoth@CBBain.com More pics and information at HomeTourClub.com!

FSBO Family home in country setting, located on beautiful South Fidalgo (Anacortes) with spectacular view of Mt. Erie. Approx 2400sqft, 3 bedroom plus 2 bonus rooms, 2 bath. Clear cedar siding, huge Master Suite, vaulted ceilings, granite counters, mudroom, hot tub, shy 2 acres.

Property includes 1000sqft detached garage plus new storage sheds. Septic and well. Award-winning school district. $468,010. By appt. only 360-941-6333.

BEST BUY ON THE BLOCK FOR SALE BY OWNER 500 N. LaVenture Rd. Condo with view, not a drive by; take the time to admire the oak flooring, vaulted ceilings, master suite w/walk-in closet and bath with oversize shower; guest room & full bath, den/home office, features gas heat, hot water and fireplace. Kitchen has spacious pantry, gas range, and built-in microwave, laundry room with utility sink and cabinets, approx.

1368 sq. ft. Private covered deck, double car garage all on single level, attic storage.

Community clubhouse, group activities, adjoining Haggen walking path. Close to shopping and medical facilities.

Priced below market value at $174,500. Call Barbara for previewing appointment, 360-428-5617.

Beautiful 23 park like acres with 2 bdrms, (could be 3), walk-in closet in master, 2 bath, bonus room, open loft/office. 2 car attached carport, 24'x32' shop, 11 ½' x 11 ½' and 9' x 8' doors, also work area. 2 full RV sites, one has separate power, used as MIL doublewide site. Kitchen has maple cabinets, oak flooring, Jenn-Aire gas range.

Cathedral ceiling are open beam with T & G Canadian spruce. Full length covered front porch, large deck off dining room. Too much to list all, must see. Reduced from original price of $588,000 to $449,000.

22850 SR 534, Mount Vernon. 360-708-4849 or 360445-2188

CHEAPER THAN RENTING! FOR SALE: Saltwater waterfront cabin on lot with electricity & water. Has private easements with neighbors. View by appointment only. Swinomish Channel.

509-754-5868. $75,000

SPECIAL BANK OWNED OPEN HOUSE Saturday 9a-5p. Special financing, mortgage and real estate discounts that help you save over $53,272 on this home. There is no cost, no catch - See how our savings network helps homebuyers become debtfree and mortgage-free in less than 10-years. "Did you know that an extra $30/mo paid to a $100,000 mortgage at 5.5% will eliminate 41 mortgage payments?" TEXT "MVOPEN" to 79564 for more info & a link to the website! www.zerodebtforlife.com.

Ed Finlan 360-542-6868 KWWR

Beautiful Location above the shore of Padilla Bay. Views to the West Mt. Erie, portions of the bay.

To the East Cascades and Mt. Baker. To Skagit Valley Airport 5 minutes.

Located North of Josh Wilson Road in the Bay View area at 10813 Wilson Lane.

See the particulars of this 3 bedroom home with small acreage close to Bay View Elementary.

Presently selling at $385,000.

Call 360-391-1295

Beautifully maintained 3 bdrm, 1 ¾ baths, many recent remodels and updates. $124,900. 523 N. 4th, Mount Vernon. 360-7572259

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUG 28 12:00 TO 4:00PM Roomy 3 Bdrm, 1 3/4 Bath.

Large partially fenced yard, fruit trees, garage, RV parking and storage shed.

807 S. 25th St., Mount Vernon. $167,950.

360-421-2797

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2 for the price of 1 Beautiful country setting, 5 miles West of Sedro-Woolley on South Skagit Hwy. Income property pays for itself. 2 homes: each 2 bdrm, 1 bath, both have current tenants under leases. $325,000. Call Karen 360-202-8843.

2 HOME OPEN HOUSE EVENT SATURDAY 08/27 Come see 2 great homes, both super clean move-in ready, both affordable with low payments. You will love the open floor plans, quite neighborhood, with close bus routes, shopping, and restaurants.

PRICE REDUCED! This 3 bed 2 bath home has beautiful vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a pristine front yard on a quiet, dead end street. The fully fenced backyard features large deck and a built-in play area. Formal dining room plus extra room off kitchen that would make a great office. Full bath and walk in closet off master. This is a beautiful home, come see for yourself. $219,000 915 Marshall Ave. Sedro Woolley Call for a showing today Mikki Flaherty, Realtor eXp Realty 360-402-8968 mikki.flaherty@exprealty.com

Both open for viewing 3pm - 6pm 700 Reed Street, Sedro Woolley, WA. Joseph Mason, 360-201-8886

Samish Bay View!

Well kept one level condo located in Northridge. Interior has been freshly painted. Bathroom has been updated, newer vanity, lrg tile shower stall to get in and out easily. Living room with gas insert and a lrg deck to entertaining your guests.

Plenty of storage throughout. Single car garage.

Ready for new owner. HOA covers ext. maintenance, water/sewer/garbage, roofing etc. There is community bldgs, rec room, indoor pool, exercise room & much more. Priced at only $124,950 MLS #210826 Call Corinne at Better Homes & Gardens RE Executive to setup an appt for viewing (360)202-2397

Here's a fixer upper, bring your imagination to this house of 1842 sq.ft. on 1.81 acres. Located at the foot of Mt. Blanchard. Natural Pond on property Also Timber frame structure with loft, great place for artist studio, maybe write a book retreat, or remodel building.

1986 mobile home on site.

MLS#262877 $275,000 Linda Piazza 360-713-3623 Preview Properties Skagit LLC

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$249,900

OPEN HOUSE

FRIDAY 12-3

4013 M Ave, Anacortes SATURDAY 12-3

• 2+ acres • Shop • Updated kitchen • Large master bdrm

SATURDAY 2-4

$279,000

1316 Beach Ave #C, Marysville 14876 Summers Ln, Mt Vernon SUNDAY 12-3

8340 Dyer St, Lyman

$229,995

#265266

$315,000

#23523

$245,000

#46659

#263781 $169,900

#244622

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#246533

• Custom built • A/C & heat pump • Fireplace • 2.5 car garage

• 3+ bedrooms • Split level • Family room + den • All appliances

• Extra Lg Duplex • 1800 sf each • 3 bdrms w/garage • Well maintained $219,000 #75206 • Country Living • Quiet Cul-de-sac • 3 BD, 2 BA • Fenced Yd w/Pasture

$118,800

#263778

• 2 bdrm condo • Move in ready • Spotless • 2 ½ baths

$129,500 #225091 • Investment Opportunity • Zero Lot Line • Drive in restaurant • All appliances stay • Cute yard • Great starter or rental • 2 bd, 1 ba • All equip incld. $248,500

• 3400+ sq ft home • ½ acre lot • Huge finished basement • 3 BD Anita Kohl 961-7795 Cleaver Sanders 941-3482 Dawn Hardman 540-0058 DJ Jacobs 941-5279 Duane Gish 770-9299 Dominic Pettruzzelli 333-5210

• Must see fixer • Large rooms • Shop + carport • Extra lg view lot

George Herner 840-3743 Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Karl Morse 395-5405 Margie Ernst 708-3198 Marlene Deasy 661-6720 Megan Daly 206-383-4407

MOUNT VERNON $115,000 • #207773 • 2 bdrms • .225 acre lot • Fruit trees • Potential for in home business • Oak flooring MOUNT VERNON $156,000 • #246070 • 3 bdrms, 2.25 baths • Fenced yard • 1,600+ sq. ft. • Built in 2007 MOUNT VERNON $209,000 • #242619 • Duplex • 2 bdrm units • Double carports • Storage buildings • Large backyards • One unit was remodeled

SEDRO-WOOLLEY $183,000 • #238430 • 3 bdrms •.5 acre lot • Family room plumbed for wet bar • Hot tub • Extra bonus room

REAL ESTATE CLASSES NOW STARTING. CALL SCOTT 360-540-2121

Mike Newman 708-1419 Noli Goode 630-6527 Paula Margerum 220-0681 Rick Kiesser 770-1195 Sandi Hocking 708-1523 Sandi Riley 770-8670

Sharon Stokes 661-6164 Shaunna Harris 206-715-1623 Tim Garrod 206-422-5236 Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696 Lorie Groth 425-422-7145

SEDRO-WOOLLEY $265,900 • #227113 • 3 bdrms, 2 baths • 14.54 acres • CARD almost completed • Huge rear deck • Lots of updates CONCRETE $19,900 • #208338 • 3/10 acre tract • City sewer • Water & power in street CONCRETE $45,000 • #261341 • Cabin • 75 ft. on the Skagit River • RV trailer • Storage building • Fire pit

BURLINGTON $156,500 • #214426 • 3 bdrms • Hardwood floors • Potential bonus room • Lots of updates

900 CARRIAGE CT, SDW $47,474 Open, bright well maintained home with great floor plan, kitchen with dining area & island. All appliances stay. 1 car garage. Located in secure 55+ park with RV parking. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #236863 125 W. SPRUCE ST, MV $94,000 Cute & clean! 2 bedroom with newer siding, windows, cabinets & floor coverings. Convenient location near YMCA & schools. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #168344 1710 SKYLINE WAY, #105, ANA $129,000 The park is your back yard! Nicely updated 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Skyline. All new appliances, flooring & fixtures. Close to marina, parks, beach & ferry. Call Mel Foley at 770-3115. #253952 424 BENNETT ST, SDW $139,000 Charming craftsman with 3 bedrooms & 1 bath. Updated kitchen with new cupboards, dishwasher & flooring. 1 car garage plus newer 24x33 shop. Lrg lot with mature landscaping.

Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #63726 612 ALEXANDER ST., SDW $139,900 Affordable in town! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, offering 1344 square feet of open living. Huge level double lot with alley access.

Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #253549

BIRDSVIEW $244,900 • #242999 •3 bdrms, 2 baths • Den/office • RV parking • Over 1,800 sq. ft.

• 1 ACRE • 3-car garage + shop BIRDSVIEW $265,000 • #249774 • 2 bdrms • Bonus room • 2 large shops w/power • 3.12 acres •Runs on river’s edge

360.424.0300 or 360.853.8888 3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon www.skagittraditionrealty.com

8047 AVERY LANE SDW, $169,000 Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1344 sq ft, 1998 manufactured home on level & cleared 1.1 acres. Rural area but close to amenities.

Photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #264108 3965 FIRDAY CREEK ROAD, BRL $175,000 Log cabin on quiet 1+ acre; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Friday Creek borders three sides of this beautiful park-like property. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #246404 502 SHADY LN, MV $199,950 Quiet & private home in 55+ neighborhood with a great floor plan that includes vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, covered patio, kitchen with pantry. 2 car garage. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #238961 14884 VALLEY VIEW DR, MV $213,500 Well-maintained split level on .29 acre on dead end with gorgeous views for the wrap-around deck. Vaulted ceiling living room with river rock fireplace & updated kitchen. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #239322 2028 FOWLER ST, MV $238,500 Great location, great floor plan at a great price! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, newer roof, new exterior paint & many interior upgrades. Covered back deck & fully fenced. Call Mel Foley at 770-3115. #236846

17076 BLACKBERRY CT, MV $289,000 Wonderful open floor plan home on one level. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Full walk-in storage access under home.

Large lot with garden shed & territorial view. Call Kim Kelley at 202-5515. #263715 18307 PETER BURNS RD, MV $297,500 23 acre farmette close to Big Lake & ORV Park. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, detached 28’x48’4 bay shop, fenced pasture with 30’x36’ barn. Dog kennels & grooming room. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #231367 1222 S. 11TH ST, MV $339,000 Charm & character abound in this 2900 sq.ft. Hillcrest area home. Hardwoods, coved ceiling, private master suite. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Fully finished basement. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #238839 325 ROSE CT., MV $399,900 Exquisite Tudor in Hilltop. 2651 sq.ft. of captivating charm with 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths on over 1/3 acre of blossoming mature landscape. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #253338 15002 CHANNEL LN, LAC $435,000 Waterfront home at a great price. 1-story home with wonderful floor plan with spacious rooms & spectacular water views.

Large level lot, 2 car garage. Close to LaConner. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #249568 13677 DODGE VALLEY RD, MV $449,000 Mediterranean style home located on Pleasant Ridge. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, .45 ac. Very unique with pristine landscaping, pond/waterfall, viewing patios & art studio. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #252393 7480 THISTLE LN, ANA $479,000 Income property. 4 small homes on 3.4 acres. $3000/mnth income. OR live in main home & rent out the other 3 homes.

RV parking, outbuildings, shop & garden area. Call Mel Foley at 770-3115. #250594 17361 OLYMPIC PL., MV $498,000 Top of Skyridge adjoining Little Mountain Park, this 4040 sq ft view home features gourmet kitchen w/granite counters & cherry cabinets. Puget Sound & mountain views. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #244273 15314 COTTONWOOD LN, MV $595,000 Beautiful Equestrian Estate. Quality custom home surrounded by gorgeous landscape & western sunset views. Shop, barn, arena & 6 stalls. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #222486 23357 OAKLAND LN, BIG LAKE $655,000 Beautiful custom built waterfront home offering 2800+ sq.ft. of luxurious living space. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces. Private dock, 3 car garage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #220268 4626 EAGLEMONT DR., MV $875,000 Beautifully designed custom build home in Eaglemont. 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 4735 SF. All rooms grand in scale. More photos & info. at www.skagitvalleyhomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #242416

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