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Home in the country, close to town. Updated with fresh paint & more! 3 BD, 2 BA, 1492 sq. ft. Lg. yard and mtn. view. Att. 2 car garage w/ room for RV. MLS #548100 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

$29,000

Double wide m/h in 55+ park. 2 BD, 2 BA, 1436 sq. ft.. Completely remodeled. Updated plumbing. Landscaped back yard. Outbuilding storage w/ workshop. MLS# 567246 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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A-Frame home on 2.17 acres. 3 BD, 1.5 BA, 2288 sq. ft. Attached 2 car garage. Detached 2 bay insulated shop. Very private setting. Lots of potential!. MLS #583135 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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$179,500

Low maintenance home and yard with Bay and Mountain views. Shelter Bay Community with amenities. 2 BD, 2 BA. 1340 sq. ft. Large deck.

MLS #546068 Call Jim, 708-1681 D CE DU RE

Sedro Woolley

$289,950

Very nice unique 3 BD home. On 5 acres w/ workshop. In-ground swimming pool.

Remodeled kitchen w/ hickory cabinets. Corian counter tops. Pasture & convenient location.

Easy I-5 access. MLS # 583859 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Jim Stransky 708-1681

La Conner

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

sq. ft. Country kitchen. Original wood floors.

Detached 1 car garage. MLS #584344 Call Debbie, 708-8780 AL NT RE

Anacortes

$575,000

Vintage Home on shy 1 acre. Desirable Old Town area. 4 BD, 1.5 BA, shy 2000 sq. ft.

Potential for sub-dividing, several outbuildings.

MLS #539951 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Burlington Mount Vernon $197,000 Home on large corner lot. 4 BD, 1.75 BA. 1892

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

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Ivana Wood 770-3550

$241,500

3% for buyers closing!Beautiful home in excellent condition. Open floor plan. 3 BD, 1.75 BA. 1572 sq. ft. Large living room with gas fireplace Large Fenced back yard. Located in great Burlington neighborhood. MLS #476610 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800 AL NT RE

Mount Vernon

$1100/month

$1100 security deposit. Open floor plan. 2 BD, 2 BA. Hardwood and tile flooring. 2 car attached garage. Home on septic. Water and 1 garbage can paid.

Call Property Management, 755-5555

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Allen 708-8780

Conway

$1750/month

$1750 deposit. Home located in Cedar Ridge Development. Kitchen open to family rm w/gas fireplace, formal living & dining rm. Plus den/ office. 1/2 bath & separate laundry rm on main level. 3 BD, 2 full BA. Situated on 1.74 acres.

2 car garage.

Call Property Management, 755-5555

Steph Vervaart Property Mgmt Assistant

Traci Erickson Property Manager 391-2969

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Brown McMillen Real Estate

360.757.6013 800.869.7084

w w w. b r o w n m c m i l l e n . c o m • 235 W. Rio Vista Avenue, Burlington

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12536 WEDGEWOOD DR, BURL

OPEN HOUSE SAT. JAN. 25, 1-3

JUST COMPLETED... Craftsman style COUNTRY CLUB BRICK RAMBLER home on 1 acre, perfect in every way. Hosted by: Fritz & Shelah Inman.

Hosted by Mary Jo Reitsma. $485,000 $379,000 #512936 #409469

GREAT LOCATION..28,500 SF level lot with all utilities available. Possible to plat into 4 lots or build one nice large home.$149,500. #557334 ALGER & OLD 99..Corner of high traffic area( across from alger Tavern) Rambler, lots of possibilities. Rural village Commercial zoning! $179,000. #324553 ACREAGE FOR LESS..3.7 wooded acres near Sedro Woolley priced $10,000 less than current assessed value. A bargain at $22,500. #450488

GREAT OPPORTUNITY..level piece of land in the city, zoned multi-family, 3 one story units can be built. $315,000. #208598 JUST REDUCED!.. Bacus Hill 20 secluded acres, Wiseman Creek crosses corner of property. $100,000. #297233 GREAT 8 ACRES…with cleared building site and nice year round stream. just $184,500. #451428

Jodi Dynes Jeff Ingman Ron Wortham

333-7783 202-2859 661-1500

12897 EAGLE DR, BURL OPEN HOUSE SAT. JAN. 25, 1-3 COUNTRY CLUB RAMBLER w/shop.

New price! Hosted by:Fritz & Shelah Inman. $479,000 #473037

COUNTRY ACRE..affordable land ready to build on.Mtn & territorial views in quiet Clear Lake location. PUD water & PSE power at street.$66,500. #533419 LARGE SWAMP.. Right in the middle of this 13.77 acre property near Kayak Golf Course. A real bargain at $74,500. #554649 INDUSTRIAL LAND..3.53 level acres in Burlington Hill Industrial Park.

Excellent lcoation to open your new business. $595,000. #480718

Tod LeHecka Terri Heyntsen Galen Kindred

EAGLEMONT 2 STORY.. 3 Br, 2.5 Ba, over 2500 sf, hardwood floors, kitchen w/granite, high end fixtures, high ceilings Spacious upstairs, bonus rm & den. $310,000. #574568 BURLINGTON LOT..zoned general commercial. Perfect site for clinic or any professional use, sewer & water.Survey & elevations complete.

TASTEFULLY UPDATED..1344 sf, 4 GOOD MT. VERNON INVESTMENT.. $415,000. #178973 Br, 1.75 Ba home, Brazilian Flrs, tile in solid home w/3 Bedrooms. Estate SEDRO WOOLLEY LOT..almost 3 kitchen & Bath. New roof, paint & vinyl sale, a fixer upper but has promise. acres, septic design done, power/water windows. 24X34 SHOP W/GAS HEAT . Level lot, walking distance to hospital, & well in. On dead end st, Mobiles OK. $210,000. #559023 schools & shops. #575827 $99,500. Close to town, ready to build $54,900. #455168 RARE BURLINGTON VIEWS..much MTN & VALLEY VIEWS..,5.24 ac, WEST MT VERNON CONDO..nice desired area with vista views of Valley. 3 Br, 2500sf, 3 Bdrm Rambler w/bonus 2 Br, 2 Ba unit/1255sf of living space.

2 Ba Rambler. Bamboo flooring, updated rm, attached garage+60X32 shop/gaOne car garage, good rural setting. Only kitchen & more. $268,500. #572332 rage w/one bdrm, 3/4 Ba, apt above. $139,500.#577834 $525,000. #506862 WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE.. 2.200 sf BAYVIEW 6 BEDROOM..home on unit with 18’ high doors in good Burlington NEW 4 BEDROOM RAMBLER..w/ 7.5 acres w/riding arena & shop buildlocation. Just $1,000 per month. #565672 attached 3 car garage. Hardwood flrs, ing also! $598,000. #565482 VERY NICE 21 ACRE ..Bldg site in granite counter tops, wonderful locaWEEKEND RETREAT..nice cabin rural area, close to town. Lots of road tion. $379,500. #561582 in great wooded setting, Mt Baker frontage, could posssibly be split into views, out building, trail to Skagit River. multiple lots.Possible owner contract $109,500 #524736 w/lg down pmt. $124,500. #557913

333-1032 391-0938 770-7083

Tim Reichert 391-5587 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Jan Scally 421-5160

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Don’t be Lulled by Low Levels of Natural Disasters in 2013 Prepare your Property for the Worst

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very year, natural disasters strike and inevitably cause damage to people’s property. Although 2013 saw low levels of hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes, homeowners should keep on their toes when it comes to potential disasters.

As natural events tend to be cyclic, the record lows of 2013 should be regarded as a sign that natural disasters will likely return to “higher average numbers” in 2014, according to CoreLogic’s 2013 Natural Hazard Risk Summary and Analysis.

Dr. Thomas Jeffery, lead author of the report and senior hazard scientist at CoreLogic, warns, “A lack of events over consecutive years may result in a reduction in preparation or awareness.”

Homebuyers or homeowners should be aware of the potential risks from natural hazards in a given area, which can help determine if the risk is acceptable. Jeffery suggests finding out if insurance can be obtained to offset any potential loss.

First, he suggests checking with local insurance agents, since they are familiar with natural disasters typical to that location. Government agencies such as federal, state and local government units can be another source. By looking at related government websites, people can get an idea of the potential risks as well as details regarding precautions they should take.

For homesellers whose properties are in a natural hazard zone, Jeffery adds, “It is possible to mitigate the effects of some hazards, which could be viewed as a positive selling point to potential buyers.”

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For example, homeowners in wildfire-prone areas can reduce their risk by clearing flammable vegetation, using fire-resistant construction materials and installing mesh screen over any roof ventilation. Options for hurricane-prone areas include shatterproof glass or storm shutters to prevent window damage from flying debris.

Nothing can be assured as far as Mother Nature is involved.

However, heeding this advice can be the first step in the direction of a safer home.

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3517 W. 2nd ST., ANACORTES

$514,900

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes 3018 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 360.293.8008 www.AnacortesRealEstate.com

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Caroline Baumann 360.202.7327

Beautiful Channel View home featuring 4 bdrms, 3 baths, 3100 SF. Enjoy this quality open designed all main-level living home with four season sun room and large viewing deck.

Lower-level features a spacious family room with built-in custom wet bar, flat screen TV, surround sound up & down, 2 bdrms / full bath. Nicely landscaped yard, fully fence, patio & hot tub, lots of storage space. MLS# 529973

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Estimated economic cost of “polar vortex” that hit parts of the U.S. in early January. Costs include property damage, lost business and clean-up costs.

Planalytics (Philadelphia), Associated Press article, Jan. 9, 2014

SANDI RILEY 770-8670

North Homes Realty Inc. 1528 ALPINE VIEW DR. MT. VERNON

$482,500

5837 CHUCKANUT DRIVE, BOW

OPEN SAT. 1-4 MEL STRICKLAND, 206-948-4392 • HUGE LOT ON 13TH FAIRWAY, MTN. & COURSE VIEWS, LOTS OF GUEST PARKING • LOVELY BRICK/HARDIPLANK 2-STORY W/5 BD., 3.5 BA., LG. MASTER ON MAIN FLR. • FORMAL LIVING/DINING RM., OPEN FAM. RM./CHERRY WD. KITCHEN/NOOK,GAS HT., A/C!

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• GORGEOUS BOW/VALLEY HOME ON 7 PASTORAL ACRES, LG. BARN • SPACIOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME W/4 BD., 2.5 BA., LG. MASTER DOWN • 2900+ SQ.FT., COUNTRY KITCHEN W/MAPLE CABINETS, HUGE FAM. RM. 18215 MARRIOT LANE, ALGER

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• MOSTLY FENCED LEVEL ACREAGE, CUSTOM BUILT “RANCH/RAMBLER” • 4 BD. TOTAL, 3 BA., “IN HOME” OFFICE W/PRIVATE ENTRANCE, 3 CAR GARAGE • OPEN PLAN W/MAPLE KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY RM. + “IN LAW” APARTMENT!

• VERY SECLUDED & PRIVATE, W/GATED ENTRANCE, MOSTLY PASTURED 38 ACRES • FAA/COUNTY APPROVED “TURF” LANDING STRIP , LG. SHOP/BARN/GARAGE • 3 BD., 2 BA. W/HUGE COUNTRY KITCHEN, FAMILY RM. “TRIPLEWIDE”, PRICED TO SELL!

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360.424.2100 • www.century21northhomes.com OPEN HOUSE

Sat 1-3 5837 Chuckanut Dr. Bow Sat 1-4 1528 Alpine View Dr, Mt Vernon Sun 2-4 5837 Chuckanut Dr. Bow For details & directions, visit openhouse.com

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• WOODED GREENBELT , BACK CUL DE SAC PRIVACY, PARKLIKE YD. W/COVERED PATIO • 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, OPEN/LARGE LIVING & DINING RM., LOTS OF LG. WINDOWS! • BIG “OAK” KITCHEN W/SUNNY BREAKFAST NOOK, FIN. GARAGE + SHOP, STORAGE GALORE!

$269,900

MLS#469774

$125,000

MLS#474542

$199,000

MLS#460601

•180 ft frontage medium bank • Samish Island •1+ bdrm w/ bonus rm

• 4.8 acres • Beautiful Property • Baker View • Bellingham area

$479,000

MLS#566048

• 7 acre farm • 2900+ sq ft home • Lg barn, pasture • 4 bds, 2.5 bths

$135,000

MLS#551218

MLS#547004 $174,500

MLS#559557

• Location, Location!! • Shy ½ acre • High Visibility • 3 bay shop w/ office

• 55+ community • 2 bdrm, 2 bth • 1656 sq ft • Formal dining

$189,900

• River & mtn views • 3 bdrm, 1 ¾ bth • Eagle Country • Shy acre • ENJOY GATED PRIVACY, LOVELY CLUBHOUSE W/ LG.HEATED INDOOR POOL FOR EXERCISE • SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH W/NEWER LAMINATE FLOORING, GAS HEAT • OPEN & SUNNY LG. KITCHEN W/ADJACENT FAMILY RM., HUGE 1+ CAR GAR. + CAR-PORT!

MLS#583189

• 55+ park living • Garage • Sunny kitchen w/nook• Handicap access

MLS# 540320

$65,000

2610 E. SECTION ST M.V.

$62,500

• Convenient • 5+ acres • Natural healthy eco system • 2 bdrm home

What’s YOUR Home Worth?

• 4 BD., 2 BA., GORGEOUS GRANITE/MAPLE KITCHEN, OPEN PLAN • EXTRA BONUS RM., FAMILY RM., OFFICE, HUGE DECK, 1 ACRE • LOG CONST. RANCH W/FULL DAYLIGHT BASEMENT, 3,000 SQ. FT.!!

2610 E. SECTION ST. M.V.

North Homes Realty Inc.

Sandi Riley 770-8670

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Anita Kohl 961-7795 Arlene Vonachen 853-6429 Dawn Hardman 540-0058 Duane Gish 770-9299 George Herner 840-3743

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• Quiet, private • 2 bdrm + den • Gas heat & fpl • Clubhouse

Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Karl Morse 395-5405 Larry Lundeen 982-0447 Margie Ernst 708-3198 Marlene Deasy 661-672

Mel Strickland 206-948-4392 Mike Newman 708-1419 Rick Kiesser 770-1195 Samantha Johnson 661-3813 Sandi Hocking 708-1523

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Call Scott: (360) 542-2121

Sandi Riley 770-8670 Sharon Stokes 661-6164 Tamara Cooper 630-9127 Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696

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RESIDENTIAL 811 S LAVENTURE, #A MV $109,900 Cute 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with living area on main floor & bedrooms upper floor. Sliders to patio, separate garage & parking space. End unit.

Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #571691 803 34TH ST, ANA $135,000 Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has great POTENTIAL; in need of some rehab. Potential mountain & bay views. Corner lot. Great exposure for business w/conditional use permit.

Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #566497

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712 ORANGE AVE, BRL $187,500 OPEN HOUSE, SAT, JAN 25, 12:00-2:00 This 2 bedroom home is vintage but completely updated for today. Great starter home in a wonderful downtown location. Fully fenced, private back yard. Large detached garage & carport. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #577458

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922 DOLPHIN ST, CAMANO $175,500 Great 2 story home on beautiful Camano Island.

Cute Fannie Mae owned home featuring 2 bedrooms, den, 1452 SF, just needs a bit of paint otherwise in good condition. Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #569838 N

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304 W. MUNRO ST, SDW $179,900 4 bedroom home with 1.75 baths, kitchen with dining area, separate utility room & den. Updates include carpet, paint, master bath, hot water tank, window blinds, roof & more.

Fenced back yard. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #581517

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2901 IROQUOIS, MV $213,225 Spacious daylight rambler on .3 acre lot in Thunderbird. Main level has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths.

Nice sized family room on lower level. Home is in need of some TLC. Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #573517 15673 FIR ISLAND RD, MV $257,500 Super cute & clean 3 bedroom home on 1.44 acres on Fir Island. Home has been lifted above flood zone. All new flooring/paint. New roof 2009, new siding 2008. Views of Baker, Rainier, Olympics. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #525759 716 PYRAMID PEAK PL, MV $263,500 Stunning & completely updated rambler in the Skagit Highlands. Fully air conditioned. Top of the line SS appliances. Fully landscaped & fenced.

Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #530303

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1508 LINDSAY LP, #103, MV $194,500 OPEN HOUSE, SAT, JAN 25, 10:00-12:00

4704 MT. BAKER LP, MV $319,990 OPEN HOUSE, SUN, JAN 26, 11:00-2:00

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

4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths & den in 2743 SF. 3 car garage, slab granite kitchen counters, SS apps, laminate wood floors, all backing to greenbelt on 7000+ SF lots. Call Jamie Yantis at 540-5264. #574190 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 8112 EMMANUEL LN, CNC $359,900 BRING YOUR HORSES! 5 pastured acres surrounded by mountains & pasture. Ranch style home almost 2000 SF, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces. Covered RV parking, barn & shop area.

Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #535997 29000 OUTLOOK LN, SDW $464,900 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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429 S. ANACORTES ST, BRL $207,000 Lots of charm provided in this 1911, 3 bedroom home. Come see for yourself, hardwoods & softwoods & very homey. Call Lee Ann Dean 421-3082 or Karine Anderson 421-1189. #570149

1204 ALPINE VIEW DR, MV $489,900 Extraordinary, super spacious residence, stately perched on a rare oversized beautiful oasis overlooking the 14th fairway in Eaglemont. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #548929 LOT 20, PRESSENTIN RANCH DRIVE, CNC$34,900 Building lot in Skagit View Village. .91 acre, level & lightly treed. Water & power available. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #329347 0 N. 16TH ST, MV $85,000 Hard to find city residential building lots – price includes P#25751 & #25709. All services available at street. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #499023 24757 HAPPY TRAILS LN, SDW $111,150 Serene country setting with 4.93 acres. Partial pasture. Value is in the land & there is a well, outbuildings & older singlewide home, sold AS-IS. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #490612 1150 S. ANACORTES ST, BRL $165,000 1 acre in Burlington with a small house, but the real news is the land. Subdivision possible, up to 5 lots. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #533424 0 PADILLA BAY LN, BAYVIEW $220,000 Prime 1 acre building lot with great views. Located at the end of a dead-end private road. 4 bedroom septic design in place & power on the property.

Existing shop/carport. CCR’s, no manufactured homes. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #485056 0 DIGBY PL., MV $270,000 2 parcels approved for a 5-plex & tri-plex zero lot-line view townhomes. All utilities including, power, water, sewer, stormwater & natural gas are stubbed in. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #450239 0 DOWNEY RD, LAC $340,000 Rare 19.66 acres north of La Conner with lot certification. Enjoy views of Mt. Baker & the Cascades from your new home & lease the balance out to a local farmer. Call Jim Koetje at 202-2500. #566523

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Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939 Bill Krieger Cindy Sullivan Deborah McNeal Donna Rowell Elizabeth Miller 6

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George Bellos Jake Koetje Jamie Yantis Jannette Krieger Jim Glackin

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Karen Beckner Karine Anderson Kim Kelley Lee Ann Dean Linda Eastman

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883 SHOSHONE DR, LC $439,000 Beautiful waterfront home w/ dock! Water & mtn views. Great floor plan, easy living singlelevel home w/ spacious kitchen, dining room w/ waterside window seat, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, & handsome brick fireplace in family room. Huge patio & 45’ dock. 3BR, 2.5BA, 2300 SF. Jackie Stone 360-661-2247 MLS#580727

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7184 AQUA CT, ANA $189,000 Comfortable 1456 SF home on ~1 acre minutes from downtown. Features skylights, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen w/ breakfast nook, 3 decks, huge private backyard. Level lot includes small garden shed & detached 720 SF garage/shop. Paul Necco 360-770-5989 or Paul Weisz 360-391-7281 MLS#581941 N

248 SATSOP PLACE, LC $230,000 A lovely 3bdrm, 1.75ba single level home with an inviting floor plan and view of the marina. Very well maintained and ready to move in with newer roof, windows, heaters, interior/exterior paint & stain. Samantha Masaoka 360-770-0929 MLS#515819 11440 FOXFIRE LANE, SDW $249,000 Solid 3 bdrm home on ~4.5 acres w/ large shop, horse stalls, & permitted accessory dwelling unit w/ newer add-on. Located near Judy Reservoir in beautiful secluded setting. House & property have great potential. Could earn instant equity!

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2603 VIEW PLACE, ANA $189,000 Amazing views in Skyline of Burrows Bay, San Juans, Shipping Channel & Olympics. Very nice manufactured home on quiet cul-de-sac. Spacious kitchen, large master suit, formal living & dining. Workshop/studio & storage in the basement. Kathy Rogers 360-941-4400 MLS#580720 3802 V AVE, ANA $1,150,000 3bd 4ba w/ million dollar views of Guemes, Anacortes, Mt Baker & Canadian Mtns. Features chefs kitchen, wet bar, theatre room, patio, balconies, 4-car + add’l 2-car garage, and more. Gina Davis 360-708-7794 MLS#454593

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2804 HIGHLAND DR, ANA $599,000 Great views, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 5 Bathrooms.

Two kitchens, total remodel, everything new.

Granite, hardwood & tile floors. 3200 SF. 2-car garage. Rick Bennett 360-202-2630 or Buzz Ely 360202-4626 MLS#582893 12 REED BAY RD, DECATUR $199,500 Like-new, charming cabin w/ designer finishes, fun porch, bunkhouse and large sunny lot w/easy access to private dock, beach, and airstrip. Sarah Jones 360-333-2783 MLS#481331 2708 GEER LANE, ANA $469,000 New homes at The Woods at Sunset Cove. Hardwood floors, upscale kitchens, open living/dining rms, & luxurious main-level masters. 3-4 bdrm, 2-3 bath plans.

Minutes from WA Park & waterfront. Several lots available. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#541567 2202 10TH ST, ANA $1,500,000 1920 Tudor-style brick home overlooking Guemes Channel. Features 4bd 3.5ba, hardwood floors, wood-paneled study, views from almost every room. 37,570 SF lot includes 204 ft. building site.

John Prosser 360-202-3891 MLS#540524 3611 CEDAR GLEN, ANA $398,000 Inviting home with Burrows Bay views is 2528 SF on 1/3 acre lot backed by Forest Lands. Hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, open design, 3BR 2.5BA. Private backyard boasts patio w/ custom fireplace. Move-in ready. Call for appt. Colleen Sargent 360-202-2155 MLS#568921

2411 SKYLINE WAY #105, $359,000 Fantastic waterfront condo with patio views of Olympic Mountains, sound and boating traffic.

Remodeled with new paint, appliances, and granite surfaces. Bill Robillard 360-770-4707 MLS#582120

VACANT LAND 8654 TURNERS BAY PLACE, ANA $275,000 Nice lot in beautiful beach community of Summit Park Estates w/ southern views of Similk Bay. Quarter mile of private beach w/in 3-min walk.

Near Turners Bay hiking trails & wildlife preserve.

Eagles nest w/in view. Arch. drawings included; septic system designed & land survey complete.

Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#351718 1812 10TH ST, ANA $198,000 Ready to build lot in Old Town. 75x100 level lot w/ alley access & views from 2nd story design. Great southern exposure for good light. Be the next generation of homes in Old Town Anacortes. Colleen Sargent 360-202-2155 MLS#554188

NHN MADRONA DR, ANA $149,000 Unstoppable Burrows Bay, San Juan, & Olympic Mnt views, countered by privacy from greenbelt behind property. Endless building options on this 1/3+ acre of land. Located in desirable community of Biz Point and Sunset West. Colleen Craig 360770-9638 MLS#551207 3804 MARINE HEIGHTS WAY, ANA $450,000 Sweeping San Juan views from gorgeous 25,000+ SF building lot. Located in Castilleja Bluff, a small community of high-end custom view homes nestled among velvety forest lands. Ready to build, utilities on-site, owner financing available.

Skyline amenities included. Colleen Craig 360770-9638 MLS#439889 15743 S DECEPTION SHORES DR, ANA $225,000 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 360-202-0041 MLS#531140 15767 N DECEPTION SHORES DR, ANA $258,000 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 360-202-0041 MLS#531064

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DEATH, APPRAISALS AND TAXES

As an heir you likely want the date-of-death appraisal to be as high as possible to limit tax costs. The reason is that you are inheriting the property at its “stepped-up” value – the value as of the time of death and not the owner’s purchase price.

I had my parents’ home appraised for a In effect, if the property was bought for date-of-death value, which differed from the $200,000 and today is worth $600,000, then assessed value and the real estate agent’s the $600,000 valuation would be your tax basis comparative market analysis. The agent who for the property. If you now sell for $600,000, sold the house for me, and with whom I am there would be no capital gains tax. See a tax very pleased, said that the date-of-death appraisal is frequently on the high end in order professional for specifics.

You say that the appraised value, the assessed to provide a good tax basis for the estate. Why would the appraised value be higher than the value and the broker’s valuation of the property assessed property value or the broker’s price all differ. No problem, this is entirely common. opinion?

The assessed value is the market value of the property for tax purposes. In many jurisdictions, assessments are not made annually, some may be two or three years old. Also, assessments

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may be limited by local rules to prevent sharp tax increases. Because of such factors, the assessed value may not be current or fully reflect today’s fair market price.

The broker’s comparative market analysis (CMA) will be based on the recent sale of like properties in the same neighborhood. The broker’s valuation is designed to establish a sale price for the property.

The appraisers date-of-death valuation will produce a retrospective market value for the property, a value as of the day the owner died.

This could be several months ago and it is very possible that market conditions have changed since that date.

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1528 Blodgett, Mount Vernon

Beautiful home w/a mother-in-law suite or second living room/guest suite attached complete with fireplace. Kitchen just had a complete remodeled w/granite counter tops. Hot water heat plus 3 fireplaces(one in the master bedroom)keeps this home cozy in the winter. 1.12 acres adjoining parcel can be sold & developed.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS# 569354 $398,000

2610 E Section St #117, Mount Vernon

Two bedroom two bathroom 1568 sq ft home. Kitchen with pantry, master bedroom with walk in closet and bathroom.

6 Year old roof and 3.5 month old forced air furnace with additional new electronic air filter and small refrigerator in one of the two adjacent storage sheds to the garage goes to the buyer Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS# 523888 $44,000

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203 S 30th Place, Mount Vernon

Meticulously cared for rambler on large lot.

New tile flooring and granite countertops.

Newer roof and carpeting. Move-in ready with attention to design details in fixtures, paint and tiling. Beautifully landscaped yard with fruit trees and flowers, fenced for privacy on a dead-end street. RV parking with full hookups.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS# 581712 $239,900

803 S Laventure, Mount Vernon

Convenient location near schools & hospital for this hard to find 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo with 1212 sq ft. All bedrooms upstairs. 1 car attached garage with extra shelving. Sports court & play area in common space Call Mike Whitney 360-424-7166 MLS# 559653 $124,900

16417 Country Club Dr, Burlington

Huge daylight rambler in Burlington Country Club. 3 bed, 2.75 baths. Main floor master. Guest bedroom w/private patio & bath.

S/S appliances. Gas forced air heat plus air conditioning. Downstairs has bedroom, full bath, shop/hobby room, and possible second kitchen. Tons of storage. Amazing landscaping! You have to see this one Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS# 536548 $280,000

XXX Ridgewood Dr, Mount Vernon

Residential Building lot in great location!

Established popular neighborhood close to town but not in the city. Over 1/4 acre buildable lot with recent survey marking on all corners. Water, Electricity, and Natural Gas at street. NOT in flood plain. It is all about location!

Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS# 548965 $65,000

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Mortgages: Go Small

As Big Banks Stay Stingy with Mortgage Money, Small Community Banks Fill in the Gaps As the largest banks in the country lose market share in the residential lending sector, small community banks are picking up the slack. According to some experts, that’s good for the economy and the homebuyer.

The largest mortgage lenders, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase have slashed residential lending. At Wells Fargo, residential loans dropped by $50 billion, or 38 percent, in third quarter of 2013.

Likewise, JPMorgan Chase saw a $23 billion drop to mortgage originations, a 42 percent decline.

their local communities.”

The primary goal of a community bank is to turn local deposits into loans for the community. “Loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people who live in the community, have face-to-face relationships with their customers and understand local needs.”

Cyclical Benefits

Many of the nation’s homebuilders are small business owners.

Those builders have been watching the market cry out for additional Reduction in Refinance inventory but lacked the construction loans to add the necessary Part of the reason is that the biggest banks dominate the new housing stock. refinance industry, and refinancing activity has declined a great deal.

“Banks now have an incentive to lend,” Molony says.

Walter Molony, economic spokesman for the National Association of Once builders are able to obtain construction loans, they can build Realtors, suggests that large banks should start lending more. more homes and create needed jobs in the community. The National “Credit is too tight,” he says. “There’s been a lot of money sitting Association of Home Builders in a Jan. 7 news release mentions that in the banks not being lent productively.” pent-up housing demand is likely to push the gradual improvement With the average credit score of an approved conventional loan of the housing industry. hovering at 760, up from 720 in the fall of 2013, Molony says small Fannie Mae issued a report in December detailing the shifting lenders have been filling in the gaps when possible. mortgage market. The report found only five of the top 20 single“The big lenders are risk-averse and they’re sitting on tons of family mortgage lenders that were in business in 2006 were still cash,” Molony says. writing mortgages in 2013.

Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase rank one and two in the While Fannie Mae gives small banks credit for capturing market mortgage origination business. Together they run 28 percent of the share, the report warns the shift is temporary and just a cyclical market. occurrence, not a game changer.

In 2012, lenders wrote more than $500 billion in mortgages, about 75 percent of which were refinances. In 2013, that percentage dropped to 53 and is expected to fall as low as 34 percent next year.

Small Banks Step Up

As the market shifts from refinancing to purchasing, the community banks are building momentum.

“We’ve been expecting this occur,” Molony says. He says the shift to community banks is good news for homebuyers and small business owners, homebuilders in particular.

By focusing on customer service, local market expertise and small businesses, community banks are reaching out to customers who were abandoned during the housing market collapse.

When local banks thrive, communities prosper, says Stacy Mitchell, director of the community banking initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance in Washington, D.C. She says the “fortunes of local banks and credits unions are intimately tied to the fortunes of January 24, 2014

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CL ASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS 1 BDRM MV APT., quiet, W/S/G/recycle & basic cable pd. Covered parking and storage room including laundry on-site. No smoking/ pets. 360-708-1721 Anacortes Manor Apts.

1110 24th Street, Anacortes.

(360) 293-7755. Beautiful one bedroom apts for 62 or older seniors and disabled persons. Courtyard entries with attractive grounds, convenient location, laundry facilities, appliances, carpet and much more. Pay only 30% of income and utilities are paid! TDD 711.

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MV 322 S. 20th . 2 bdrm, 1 ba, gas heat, wood stove, W/D, garage, patio, new paint & carpet. $825/mo. $500 dep.

360-424-6974 Newly remodeled Duplex 2 bdrm, 2 ba, no smoke/pets, $900/mo. 360-708-0316 or 360-856-4172

$400/mo. Util. incl. Quiet country setting 8 min from I5. 420 friendly. 360-540-6572

AVAILABLE TO MOVE IN 2 bdrm, Burl., W/D hookup, W/S/G pd. No pets. Starting at $780. 360-757-2923 Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 Norris Place 757-3060 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. W/S/G pd.

Great location, some restriction apply. Call or stop in today.

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24227 Nookachamp Hills Dr - Mt Vernon MLS#501581. $418,900 WOW! $133 per Sq Ft for these Amazing Finishes!

New, quality unsurpassed!

Spacious home & with lower level including bedrm, bath & lrg rec room. Enjoy great outdoors & city amenities. Incredible water & mtn views. Many lots available to build your own dream home!

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1508 LINDSAY LP, #103, MT. VERNON $194,500

OPEN HOUSE SAT., JAN. 25, 10:00-12:00 Lovely, bright Maddox Creek condo w/serene forest view. Enjoy abundant privacy from this ideally maintained home w/excellent natural light, beautiful gas fireplace & remodeled kitchen & bath. Comfortable floor plan w/extra storage space & attached garage. Gracious front entry patio, vaulted ceilings, skylights & private balcony deck! Exceptionally maintained building sits at the top of Maddox Crk neighborhood. All applcs. stay Call Cindy Sullivan, (360)941-9443 WRE/Skagit Valley

712 ORANGE AVE, BURLINGTON $187,500

OPEN HOUSE SAT., JAN. 25, 12:00-2:00 "Old world charm" but nicely updated. Upgrades include dual pane windows & York furnace, both installed in 2013. All new kitchen with granite counter tops, new sink & tile backsplash.

Newer carpet throughout, exterior painted-2013. Fully fenced back yard. Included-like new SS/refrigerator, range, dishwasher & LG washer & dryer. Great location close to all services and easy access to I-5.

Call Rita Ingram, (360)708-8338 WRE/Skagit Valley

Luxury View Townhomes In Beautiful North Hill!

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Gorgeous 2 & 3 bdrm homes loaded w/granite, tile & hardwoods! Lovely master suites & gourmet kitchens! Enjoy the sunsets from your large deck! You owe it to yourself to check these out! Starting at $259,000-$349,000! Directions: From I-5, take exit #227, E. on College Way, Left (N) on LaVenture, follow 1 mi. turn left into North Hill! Have any questions? Call David @ 360708-1040 or Pam @ 360631-7518

Investor special! 1800sqft manufactured home on 2.4 acres in secluded and wooded location in Concrete, WA. Large outbuildings. Listed for $80K. Bring any and all offers.

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16020 Marine Dr., Stanwood. $539,000.

Enchanted Ocean Front Home. Camano & San Juan Islands, Port Susan & Olympic Mtn Views, nestled in old growth timber.

1.29 acre lot, a short hours drive from Seattle. Wall of glass in living room, full length deck. Guest cottage, trail to private beach. Near Kayak Point, Pier & boat launch MLS# 579282 Dan Soria Soria Real Estate (360) 348-6655

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 Thursday, 12 – 3:30 Saturday, 12 – 3:00 or by appointment.

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 (left) on N. 30th, ¼ mi. to Pine Ck.

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Samish Island WATERFRONT

SKAGIT COUNTRY CLUB 16412 Fairway Drive, Burlington. Main: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living, family, dining rooms. Basement: large room, full bath, storage, 2nd garage. Gas furnace, fireplace, air conditioning, deck, vaulted ceiling, southern exposure.

See on zillow.com 360757-3238 $349,500

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10529 Samish Is. Rd. $675,000.

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

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

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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 Thursday, 12:00 – 3:30 Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 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.

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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 Tacke........................................... 360-840-7931 Sandy Everett ...................................... 360-202-3706 JoAnn Boudreau .................................. 360-391-0746 Richard Dickman .................................. 360-420-3155 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 Patricia Box, Office Manager ............... 360-424-0300

9277 STEIN RD, CUSTER

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

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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.

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Beautiful low bank 53’ waterfront lot. Spectacular sunsets and views of the Straits of Georgia and White Rock.

Great crabbing and clamming. Suzanne Jenkins Just the place for your dream 360-941-2983 home on Semiahmoo Bay. MLS# 440315

1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

$449,000

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

$149,950 1806 BAKERVIEW CT., EAGLEMONT

8191 MAPLE AVE, LYMAN

Nicely remodeled home w/ new sheet rock, wiring, plumbing, insulation, windows, hot water Donna Kurras heater, Pergo flooring, vinyl 360-770-7596 siding and a 24 x 24 shop/garage. Also an attached 12 x 24 carport Stainless appliances included in sale. This is a really sweet home located on a quiet dead-end street. MLS# 578151 IDA DR, SEDRO WOOLLEY $84,500

Just $105,000 for this 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage with a covered porch and detached garage. Forced air heat, all kitchen appliances included. Wall to wall carpet and double pane/storm windows.

Patio and perfect as an This is it! Last Available building investment with long lot (#25) in a desired area. Great term tenants hoping to 20X40 shop on site. Level lot is stay! MLS# 584984

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1601 N. WAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON

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Great 2980 sq.ft. home w/ large wrap around deck. 4 bdrm Spectacular views of Sauk and 3 bath. Bright and sunny Elva Hunter Mountain, Cascades, Skagit Richard Dickman kitchen has beautiful cabinets 360-202-3086 River & valley below close 360-420-3155 and granite tile counter, lg dining rm. Huge to Everett & Shannon lakes family room downstairs, bedroom, bath & for fishing. Enjoy privacy in a park like utility. Huge garage w/ work/shop area. Great atmosphere w/panoramic views. Nice hiking neighborhood,close to School & College! through forest w/cedar groves. Close to town MLS# 564724 MLS# 175569.

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just shy of an acre with beautiful, Sandy Everett mature trees. Community water 360-202-3706 system. MLS# 419801

Completely remodeled cabin with beautiful mahogany deck.

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

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Wonderful open fl plan, w/ lg master suite on main level, walk-in closet, lg kitchen granite counters/gas fireplaces, sliding doors to covered deck Elva Hunter to outdoor entertaining! Den/ 360-202-3086 office w/ French doors. Downstairs 2 bedrooms, full bath, large rec room & plenty of storage. 2 plans to choose from or work with builder for your special design features! MLS# 475304

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Great central location downtown. Two retail/office spaces! Appx. 2800 sf. Both w/ current long term tenants. One side dance studio & offers small Danya Wolf kitchenette & ½ BA, laminate 360-708-8294 floors. Other side Optometrist office also w/ ½ BA. MLS# 535417

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