Real Estate Weekly | July 12 2013

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FIND YOUR HAPPY ENDING P. 4

HOMEOWNERS’ RIGHTS P. 8

Q & A: ASK OUR BROKER P. 9

FEATURE HOME: 920 NEZ PERCE, MOUNT VERNON Suzanne Jenkins, Skagit Tradition Realty

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Find Your Happy Ending

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Homeowners’ Rights

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Q & A: Ask Our Broker

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Classifieds

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Sedro-Woolley $129,900 2 lots to choose from. Picnic & ponder your dream home plans. Watch the sunset over Clear Lake, listen to the geese flying overhead & enjoy all the lake has to offer. Private setting, dead end road, easy access & convenient location.

Call Robie, 466-8034

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Mount Vernon $215,000 Charming home located downtown Mount Vernon. 1892 sq. ft. w/4 BR, 1.75 BA. Original wood floors. Deck. Large corner lot w/fruit trees. MLS #490884 Call Debbie, 708-8780

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Burlington $359,950 Beautiful wooded setting. 1600 sq. ft home features 3 BR, 3 BA. Updated kitchen/baths. 2 shops. RV/Boat parking. MLS # 511598 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Mount Vernon $181,000 Desirable, non-obstructed view of the Olympic Mountains, Skagit Bay & the farmlands. All ready for a building permit, all utilities paid for & installed on the building site. Incredible views are ready for your dream home. MLS #435886 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Burlington $360,000 Over 44 acres of parcel w/possibility of creating 5 acre lot. Water, sewer and power at the highway. Friday Creek flows through the property.

39 acres are flat and cleared with a pasture.

MLS #432224 Call Kirk, 770-7470

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Marblemount $139,500 Cascade River, riverfront. Two separate dwellings. Cabin 40’ from Cascade River. 2006 12 x 30 park model. No flooding. MLS #267758

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Bow $220,000 ½ acres improved land. Private w/views & addl building site. 30 X 46 shop w/loft & storage.

Attached apartment & office. PUD, 2 RV hook ups, 3 BR septic. 90’ 5th wheel included – on cement slab. MLS #503609

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Rockport $139,950 Level 4.5 parcel. Over 1600 sq. ft. home w/3 BR, 2 BA. 2000+/- sq.ft. garage. Peaceful and quiet area. Amazing views. MLS #457850

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Sedro-Woolley $38,000 6.42 level treed acres in Day Creek. Marketable timber. Lot certified,. Soil logs on file.

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Find Your Happy Ending Avoid common real estate regrets to purchase your home with peace of mind A recent consumer survey by a real estate listing website, reveals top regrets individuals have about their homes or the home-buying process.

The findings show that 75 percent of Americans feel this season is better for buying a home than next year, while 32 percent perceive it is better to sell homes this year than next year. The biggest challenge that home buyers face is the lack of inventory this spring season, the survey reveals.

The top complaint from homeowners is wishing they had chosen a bigger home (34 percent), followed by 27 percent who wish they had done more remodeling when they purchased their new homes.

Besides homeowners, the survey questioned renters, who are more likely to have regrets about their real estate transactions than homeowners (56 percent and 50 percent, respectively).

Of those renters, 42 percent of them wish they had bought a house instead of renting. Thirty-nine percent wish they had chosen a larger

house, while 21 percent wanted to know more about their homes before moving in. More than a quarter (27 percent) regret not being financially secure before choosing the apartment.

It also examined generational differences. Millennial homeowners (age 18 to 34) were more likely to harbor regrets about their home purchase (75 percent) than those age 55 or older (36 percent).

However, Millenials did not make different mistakes than homeowners overall – they express similar regrets as other age groups.

With the market recovering, home buyers who purchased their homes between 2010 and 2013 have fewer regrets compared to those who purchased homes from 2003 to 2009. Affordable prices, low mortgage rates and conservative bank lending have helped recent buyers make housing decisions with fewer regrets.

Survey Conducted in March 2013 among 2,130 adults.

AMERICAN DREAM REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. Cul de sac Home! #470267 • $122,300

Eaglemont Custom Home! #505777 • $469,000

Terrific Opportunity #513528 • $656,000

Nice home on a quiet cul de sac just minutes from the college, shopping and schools. This 3 BR, 2 BA home features full BA off master, large kitchen with huge island and pantry space, extra parking, oversized attached garage and a small fenced yard. Bank approved Short Sale at this price, don’t miss out.

Custom 4 BR, 2.5 BA home in Eaglemont Golf Course community. Open, bright, & spacious. 3,121 sq.ft., 3 car gar., high-end finishes. Hardwood floors, kitchen with granite slab, custom built cabinets & top of the line appliances. Formal dining and living rooms, master BR with a tiled 5 piece master BA.

3 BR, 2 BA home on 80 ac just min from I-5! The lower 40 is great pasture, upper 40 is pasture & wooded. This property is in open space, possibility for 2 add’l building lots. Nookachamps creek separates the upper & lower 40. Buyer to verify all dimensions and usages.

Landmark Home!

Commercial/Industrial #513447 • $749,000

#462958 • $799,950

Cascade Ridge! #28169648 • $399,000

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254 Dallas Street Mount Vernon $

212,900

Set on fenced horse pasture with an 8000 sq.ft. Barn/ Shop/Garage that has been restored from the new foundation up the barn owl’s home, with no expense spared. Home features 4 large bedrooms, parlor, formal dining room, and much more!

4 year old 10000 sq.ft. + industrial building in south Mount Vernon just off of I-5. Open shop w/high ceilings improved ventilation & 3 bay doors. 800 amp electrical service throughout building in 480 3 phase through bus bar & plumbed compressor line. Heavy load 2000 sq.ft. mezzanine adds to storage.

The Finest Lot left in Mount Vernon’s Most Gorgeous Neighborhood!! Lot 11 on Quail Drive boasts over 2 acres looking directly west over the picturesque farmlands all the way to the San Juans and Beyond.

Spectacular Sunsets await your dream home on this fully cleared ready to build once in a lifetime property.

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Ready To Go! Sharp tri-level 1,442 sq.ft. home.

3 BR, 2 1/2 BA. Bright, sunny floor plan. Separate recreation/family room. Large patio perfect for backyard entertaining.

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Suzanne Jenkins 360.941.2983

Very private, beautifully landscaped 2.3 acre lot with a very nice 2,920 square foot home.

Formal dining room. Family room opens up to a large deck. Kitchen has lots of cabinets, deco ceramic tiles and eating bar. 3 bedrooms with large bonus room (could be 4th bedroom). 100 year concrete

Percentage of rental units in the U.S. that are single-family homes.

tile roof. Fenced back yard and a garden shed. RV Parking. MLS# 510723

Source: National Survey of Renters, by ORC International for Premier Property Management, February 2013

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OPEN HOUSE SAT 7/13, 12-3PM HOSTED BY KARIN PECK 404 VINE STREET, BURLINGTON NEW PRICE… Sharp rambler, newer kitchen, new roof, granite counters, private yard. $215,000. #406538 THIS IS IT!…just right for new owner, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, surround sound, kitchen w/eating space. Lg. deck & patio, fenced backyard. $189,900. #497426 WATERFRONT LOT…on sunny side of beautiful Big Lake, 290’ WF. Includes home plans & bldg. permit. All utilities in street. Possible owner terms. #450,000. #480557 GREAT 8 ACRES…with cleared building site and nice year round stream. Just $184,500. #451428

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OPEN HOUSE SAT 7/13, 1-3PM HOSTED BY JODI DYNES 61 ALDER CCC RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY GREAT CONDITION… move in ready, 5 acres w/newer 3 BR, 2 BA mfg home. $229,900. #455674 CUSTOM BUILT BOW HOME..on 7 acres! 2900sf of beauty. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, spacious kitchen & dining area. Lg family rm w/rock f/place & more. $520,000. #496401 NEW ON MARKET…Valley & mtn. views, 5.24 ac, 2500sf, 3 BR rambler w/bonus rm, attached garage + 60x32 shop/garage w/ one BR, 3/4 BA, apt. above. New on market. $525,000. #506862 EAGLEMONT 2 STORY…3 BR, 2.5 BA, over 2500sf, hardwood floors, kitchen w/granite, high end fixtures, high ceilings, spacious upstairs, bonus rm & den. $326,400. #498985

391-7561 391-5587 661-0145

THIS IS IT!…just right for new owner, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, surround sound, kitchen w/eating space. Lg. deck & patio, fenced backyard. $189,900. #497426 VIEWS FROM EVERY DIRECTION…5 ac parcel located on Bisquit Ridge! Great opportunity to build your custom home! $277,500. #379837 MOVE-IN READY…3 BR, 2 BA 1997 Palm Harbor mfg home on over 1/2 acre lot. All apple. stay, nice shop, cute tree house, beautiful natural landscaping. $110,000. #486956 BLUEBERRY FARM…68 acres “Certified Organic” fully irrigated and subterranean drainage system. $1,615,000. #372666 GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY…duplex lot, amazing views, private yet still part of a community. Clubhouse has a pool, hot tub & more. $140,000. #509282

Fritz Inman Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

WATERFRONT LOT…on sunny side of beautiful Big Lake, 290’ WF. Includes home plans & bldg. permit. All utilities in street. Possible owner terms. #450,000. #480557 CONVENIENCE STORE…great location at entrance to La Conner. Owner retiring, priced for quick sale. $424,200. #4809821 WAREHOUSE BUILDING…w/office space in Mount Vernon. All cleared up and ready for quick sale. Just $120,000. #482252 ACREAGE…nice 4.45 ac bldg site in Sedro-Woolley, lightly treed, mostly Alder, Thos Creek running thru property. Owner may carry contract. $69,900. #508915 GILBRALTER BLDG LOT…unique lot in desirable area. Call for details. $57,500. #399106

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CUSTOM BUILT BOW HOME..on 7 acres! 2900sf of beauty. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, spacious kitchen & dining area. Lg family rm w/rock f/place & more. $520,000. #496401 MOVE-IN READY…renovated 2 BR home, all new wiring, new kitchen & apple, hickory cabinets, new for coverings. Partial basement for storage, fenced backyard. $139,500. $509282 MONEY MAKER…located near Western WA University. 8 stall car wash provides a steady income. 8.5% CAP rate. $1,595,000. #420780 SPECTACULAR VIEWS…of Similk Bay & beyond. Over 1 acre, water, power in street, desirable location. $175,000. #280881 UPDATED CONDO…in the Cedars!

Granite counter tops , all newer apple. stay incl Maytag W/D, beautiful ceiling fan & electric f/place. $119,500. #489031

Ron Wortham Jeff Ingman Tod LeHecka

661-1500 202-2859 333-1032

NEW ON MARKET…Valley & mtn. views, 5.24 ac, 2500sf, 3 BR rambler w/bonus rm, attached garage + 60x32 shop/garage w/ one BR, 3/4 BA, apt. above. New on market. $525,000. #506862 ALGER & OLD 99…Corner of high traffic area (across from Alger Tavern).

Rambler, lots of possibilities. Rural village, commercial zoning! $179,000. #324553 4 PLUS ACRES…Located between Burlington & Sedro-Woolley. Mostly pasture and priced at $25,000 less than assessed valuation. $75,000. #495493 NEAR BIG LAKE…one acre bldg lot, public water, bldg permit on file w/county.

Nice valley & mtn views. $134,500. #411430 GREAT OPPORTUNITY…level piece of land in the city, zoned multi-family, 3 one story units can be built. $315,000. #208598

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RESIDENTIAL 12103 HILYNN DR., BRL

$345,000

Fantastic valley & Mt Baker views! 3600+ SF of living space including 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

Cook’s kitchen w/granite & SS appliances. Mature landscaping, lots of parking. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #454392

17999 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., MV 1419 DIGBY PL, #203, MV

$139,000

Fantastic, like-new 1 bedroom, 1.75 bath condo in Maddox Creek The Ridge. Excellent westerly view.

Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Kim Kelley at 2025515. #510161

334 N. BAKER ST., MV

$155,900

Large 1.5 story home on nearly ¾ acre lot. Large private back yard, access to Skagit River for fishing, garden space, outbuildings & shop space all in a quiet neighborhood setting. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #356433

1419 DIGBY PL., #107, MV

$160,000

Cute 2 bedroom Maddox Creek condo in secure building with gated parking. Open kitchen & living area. In-unit laundry. Why rent when you can own?

Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #348813

1246 ARREZO DR., SDW

$230,000

Commanding views of the Cascade foothills. Very nice residence in Sauk Mountain Estates offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. View deck & fully fenced yard.

Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #509969

903 S. 9TH ST, MV $274,900 OPEN HOUSE SAT. JULY 13, 11-1 Superb location! Just a short stroll to town, hospital, clinics & schools. 3 bedrooms + den/office.

Sparkling western views of river, town & mountains. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #500394

21356 ROLLING RIDGE DR, SDW

$294,900

Meticulously maintained with master on the main level. Fenced & private with 1/3+ acre. Fantastic commuter location, just minutes to all amenities.

Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #496082

4326 KIOWA DR., MV $310,000 OPEN HOUSE SAT. JULY 13, 2-4 Cozy 4 bedroom, 2.25 bath home with office on a quiet dead-end street. Located in an established neighborhood with beautiful territorial views. Call Jake Koetje at 466-8045. #491237

23692 SAWYER LN, CL

12454 GWEN DR, BRL

$174,500

1-level, 2 bedroom condo located in the Skagit Golf & Country Club. All appliances included. 1200+ SF, 2 full baths, 2 car garage w/shop & overhead storage. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #512670

39541 BAKER LAKE RD., CNC

$219,000

A nice rambler with basement & 3 bedrooms, 1 bath all on over 9 acres. Newer roof, windows, wiring & paint. Many outbuildings for your equipment.

Close to lake & river fishing. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #311226

1406 DIGBY PL., MV

$224,900

Zero lot-line luxury view townhome. All exterior maintenance & landscaping performed by HOA for carefree living. Top quality design & construction.

Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #348153

$325,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1 acre in gated community. High-end touches thru-out. 1700+ SF of garage/shop/hobby space. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #486117

$399,950

18639 QUAIL DR., MV

$695,000

Incredible home on 2 acres in Cascade Ridge with sweeping views of the sound & Olympics. 3500+ SF, 4 bedroom, 24’x40’shop. Quality finishes throughout. Backs up to greenbelt. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #470703

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Updated 2 bedroom home LIKE NEW, hickory cabinets, fireplace, 1.75 baths. Front deck to enjoy gorgeous lake & mountain views. 100’ of no bank waterfront. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791 or Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #317967

LOT 20, PRESSENTIN RANCH DRIVE, CNC

4 bedroom home on 5.45 wooded acres. Vaulted ceiling living room & main floor master. Deck & 3 car garage/workshop. Photos & info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #489947

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16388 CULTUS CT, MV

$415,000

17598 TIFFANY WAY, MV

$489,789

Rare 1 level living in an exceptional neighborhood.

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Beautiful westerly views. 3 car garage includes RV bay. Call Donna Rowell at 708-7984. #455383

15175 DESCHUTES CT, MV

$499,950

New construction in Creekside Meadows; 1 acre lots w/shared interest in equestrian 68 AC parcel.

Quality finishes. 3170 SF, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home.

3 car garage. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #495280

17311 W. BIG LAKE BLVD., BIG LAKE

$529,900

WATERFRONT ESTATE with 1+ acre on Big Lake.

Full view of the lake, 3 RV pads with hook-ups. 3 stall dressing building. 2 decks & 2 docks. 1400+ SF with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #503880

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Beautifully appointed home at the top of Maddox Creek. Gorgeous western views & level backyard.

2250+ SF with 3 bedrooms, plus den/office on the main floor. Master suite with 5 pc bath, views. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #459935

310 LILAC DR, MV

$649,000

Unique contemporary home on an estate size property. 5000+ SF home built by Cheney Architects. Marble foyer leads to family room & kitchen.

Master suite has 2 full baths. Mt. Baker view. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #490028

$84,900

Samish Island lot with view of the south sound.

The .62 acre lot sits back off the road. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #389280

16457 DIKE RD., MV

$129,000

Level 3.29 acres of farmland. Perfect new home site.

View of Mt Baker. Public water, power & a 1000 gallon septic on property. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #322893

NHN ERSHIG RD., BOW

$129,000

Great setting for your dream home. 1 acre site in Bow. Level lot with soils analysis on file with wells in area that average 50-60 ft. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #359539

7657 SONGBIRD LN, CUSTER

$210,000

Wonderful 2.5 acre homesite in Hawthorne Meadows Country Estates. Mountain views, water meter & 3 bedroom septic installed. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #392630

15557 FLINN ROAD, BOW

$239,000

10.5 acres above Blanchard with views of Puget Sound. Site plan complete. Creek on property.

More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #402925

0 DIGBY PL., MV 1614 LINDSAY LP, MV $339,000 OPEN HOUSE SAT. JULY 13, 11-1

$42,900

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

$270,000

2 parcels approved for a 5-plex & tri-plex zero lotline view townhomes. All utilities including, power, water, sewer, stormwater & natural gas are stubbed in. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #450239

LOT 1 & 3, ERSHIG RD, BOW

$325,000

14.21 acres with a 1 acre plateau to build your dream home with views of Mt. Erie. Drilled well.

Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #359797

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RESIDENTIAL 13158 SUNSET LANE, ANA NE

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$554,000

Beautiful NW Contemporary w/ lovely island & mtn views. 3520 SF, 3bd 4ba main-level living w/ 2 master suites, office/den, expansive deck, and MIL suite possibilities. Samantha Masaoka 360-770-0929 MLS#484758

1801 37TH ST, ANA 816 37TH ST, ANA

$284,500

Views of Fidalgo Bay from this five bedroom home.

Main level living, 2 large bathrooms and an efficient kitchen. Large deck, detached garage/shop. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MSL#512833 NE

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$249,000

Wonderful move-in ready rambler on oversized fully-fenced lot. 4bd 1.5ba w/ remodeled kitchen, new windows, gas fireplace, great floor plan. Close to amenities and forest lands. Gina Davis 360-7087794 MLS#388201

13667 HARBOR LANE, ANA

$283,000

Delightful country home w/ 2 fireplaces, master suite w/ private deck, 2-car garage, oversized yard w/ fruit trees. Close to Fidalgo School. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#453293

2801 GRADY, ANA 5651 SECTION AVE, ANA

$648,000

Elegant 1889 SF, 3bd 2.25ba high-bank waterfront home on Guemes Island. Margi Houghton 360-2020041 MLS#510370 W NE

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5311 KINGSWAY, ANA

$269,000

Desirable fee simple 1-level home on private lot & dead-end street. 4bd 3ba w/ remodeled kitchen, 2-car garage, large patio, & private backyard. Shelter Bay amenities include golf, swim, tennis, parks, beach, marina. Moorage available. Jackie Stone 360-661-2247 MLS#468195

COMMERCIAL 503 E MORRIS, LC

$535,000

Outstanding visibility on Commercial Ave, w/ 4672 SF and 2bd apt upstairs. Currently rented w/ utilities paid.

Large parking lot behind. Includes parcels P55171 & P55170. Jackie Stone 360-661-2247 MLS# 168437

Extraordinary Similk Bay waterfront on 10 acres.

Contemporary meets elegance w/ vaulted ceilings, Brazilian cherry floors, gourmet kitchen, granite, maple cabinets, & master suite w/ private deck.

Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#387092

Incredible central location for office or retail. Zoned Commercial on main street Anacortes. 8+ parking spots & existing building. Great potential. Bill Robillard 360-770-4707 MLS#29158845

$1,298,000

2702 COMMERCIAL AVE, ANA

$49,000

Terrific getaway on Fidalgo Island. Almost ½ acre to build your dream home or use as recreational retreat. Among area of nice homes and forested surroundings. Bill Robillard 360-770-4707 MLS#51160 NE

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$ 399,000

Exquisite home w/ Guemes Channel views from every room. 3558 SF, 4bd 3.5ba, Cooks Kitchen, imported light fixtures, luxurious master suite, & radiant floor heat. Cat 5 wired, w/ sound & security system. Paul Weisz 360-391-7281 MLS#442866

8657 TURNERS BAY PLACE, ANA

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14058 CRATER LAKE RD, ANA

4,996 SF commercial space right in LC traffic. Currently an antique shop, w/ other business potential. Original building built in 1898 w/ majority added on in 1987.

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Fully fenced backyard garden. Close to beaches & WA Park. Cynthia Aanestad 360-610-0120 MLS#512865

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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Scimitar Ridge Ranch: 70+ acres w/ 21,760 SF residence & sweeping views. Incredible property – host equestrian, youth leadership camps, & corporate retreat functions.

Ideal for weddings, auctions and reunions. John Prosser

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Homeowners’ Rights

Local and national resources aim to teach homeowners in foreclosure how to fight back

By Erik J. Martin

“Maybe the [legislation to protect homeowners] will help a little.

Almost anyone can be misled if you are the trusting type. But since most people purchase homes rarely, few will ever become experts and stay on top of legislative changes,” Miller says.

Consequently, it’s important that homeowners know their foreclosure rights – which vary from state to state – because “information is power.” Many people don’t know they have any rights, and they feel powerless against big banks, she says. “They think that if they didn’t pay their mortgage, the conversation is over, not understanding that they still have rights in the court of law.”

Depending on your jurisdiction, these homeowner rights could already include: • The right to receive written notification from the lender of the intention to foreclose.

• The right to repay all past due monies as well as penalties and late fees agreed to in the mortgage contract, after which time the foreclosure will be stopped.

• The right to discuss payment options with the lender and to try to renegotiate loan terms in an effort to keep the property.

• The right to discuss with the lender the option of a private sale.

• The right to remain in the home during the foreclosure process, provided that the residence is maintained and all real estate taxes and homeowners’ insurance are paid.

• The right to regain ownership by purchasing it back following foreclosure.

Check with local real estate professionals or lawyers for specific laws in your state.

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In the fight against foreclosure, there could be hope for the underdog. The California Homeowner Bill of Rights went into effect on January 1, and real estate experts say this could be a win for homeowners everywhere.

The series of laws includes assistance for homeowners in foreclosure who want to sue lenders and recover damages if there were errors in the foreclosure process.

A Realtor in Costa Mesa, Calif., says her state’s Bill of Rights for homeowners is long overdue.

“Before, borrowers were held in limbo for months and months, and loan modifications would be denied instantly, with the foreclosure process starting immediately,” she says.

“Homeowners are entitled to be treated with respect and get answers.”

While she says she’s glad the new laws are in place, she says that banks must hire more knowledgeable and helpful people to assist homeowners in foreclosure to make a real difference.

An attorney in Chicago, says California’s Bill of Rights is a milestone piece of legislation that she hopes will spread like wildfire to other states.

Homeowners who go to court with banks over foreclosure need all the help they can get, she says. “While this may not be the first legislation of its kind, it certainly seems the most aggressive, by offering financial remedies to those hurt by the Bill of Rights not being followed.”

Too many mortgage borrowers don’t understand what they’re signing at closing and put too much trust in mortgage lenders and brokers to do what’s right for them, says Norm Miller, professor and director of academic programs for the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University of San Diego.

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ALL CASH EVERYTHING

three. Alternatively, 2006 NAR figures show that 92 percent of all existing home transactions were financed, meaning that 8 percent were all-cash buyers.

A number of reports have suggested that real estate prices are rising in most markets. For What is the probability of having four cash instance, the Federal Housing Finance Agency says that as of February home values nationwide offers on the same property? In a good market I had risen 7.1 percent when compared with a would think it unlikely. I feel there’s little chance year earlier. The S&P Case-Shiller index (now the of that in today’s market.

CoreLogic Case-Schiller Index) shows that home values in 20 major metro areas as of February were 9.3 percent higher than February 2012.

Recent pricing trends surely suggest that the It may well be possible to have four cash offers competition for homes in selected markets is for a single property, all above the asking price – intense, so if 30 percent of all offers are for cash, and more so today than during the past few years. it would not be surprising to find cases where According to the National Association of there are multiple bids for a single property from Realtors, 30 percent of the existing home sales in several all-cash buyers.

The recent flurry of all-cash bids is likely March were cash purchases, or about one out of

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Forecast for Housing and the Economy Solidifying Growth in home sales and prices is contributing to a broader improvement in the overall economy, aided in part by current homeownership tax treatment, according to presentations at a residential real estate forum during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said a multiyear housing recovery is likely.

“Steady job creation and household formation have been helping to unleash a pent-up demand in the housing market,” he said. “Lagging housing starts and a continuing housing shortage mean home prices are primed to rise further, by 13 percent cumulatively in 2013 and 2014, which will add more than $2 trillion to household wealth over this period.

Existing-home sales continue to improve, although Yun said inventory constrains are preventing stronger growth. After four years of relatively flat activity from 2008 through 2011, existing home sales rose 9.4 percent to almost 4.3 million in 2012 and are forecast to increase to nearly 5.0 million this year; he projects 5.3 million sales for 2014 and 5.7 million in 2015.

Mortgage interest rates are expected to rise gradually this year, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 4.0 percent in the fourth quarter and averaging 4.6 percent in 2014.

Housing starts, which remain below the long-term average of 1.5 million per year, are seen at 1.1 million in 2013, up from only 780,000 last year, and are projected to reach Source: www.Realtor.org nearly 1.4 million in 2014.

Mission Statement: The North Puget Sound Association of Realtors advocates for Realtors and their clients, provides services to help members prosper, and promotes the protection of property rights.

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6896 Farm To Market Rd, Bow

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7462 N Rietze Ave, Concrete

4 BR home at the end of the dead end street w/large lot, fenced back yard & a 24’ x 28’ shop. New stamped concrete patio is covered. Rec room has two storage closets or could be a possible second bathroom. Dining room looks out to the private back yard Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS# 468338 $145,000

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16713 McLean Rd, Mount Vernon

Completely brick rambler in the heart of Skagit County. 2 lux. master suites w/travertine marble showers. Beautiful refurbished original birch cabinetry, hutches, wall paneling & built-in drawers in all rooms. 2 fireplaces & pellet stove. Marble & oak flooring throughout.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS# 455598 $549,900

2610 Section St #74, Mount Vernon

Beautiful remodeled 2 BR, 2 BA, 1456 sq. ft. home for 55+. Spotless carpeting, laminated floors, custom interior paint, windowed breakfast room & a formal dining area. Lrg kitchen w/lots of cabinet space. Spacious living rm & master BR. Nicely landscaped.

Private backyard with deck Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS# 424119 $59,500

1015 E Warren St, Mount Vernon

Updated home. Hardwood flrs, nice landscaping, & more! Guest BR, living rm, dining rm, utility, full BA & kitchen on main level.

Master BR is upstairs w/lrg master BA & walk in closet. Basement has a den or possible BR w/own entrance and a half BA. Lrg detached shop/grg built by Spane Construction.

Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS# 507897 $219,000

1016 S 28th St, Mount Vernon

Move-in ready home in great neighborhood on quiet cul de sac. Features fresh interior paint, newer floors & stainless steel stove & dishwasher. Rear section of home was just re-sided with hardi-plank siding.

Call Mike Whitney 360-421-4310 MLS# 510893 $167,500

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3 BDRM BURLINGTON duplex, NICE! Clean, great décor & landscape. No smoke/ pets, no garage. $1050/mo. incl. W/S/G. $1200 dep. See and get more info at 401 N. Regent. 360-202-5401

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903 S. 9th St. Mt. Vernon $274,900 OPEN HOUSE SAT., JULY 13, 11:00-1:00

Built in 1987, 2192 SF, 2 story home on 1/3 acre on a quiet cul-de-sac. Lovely view over the valley & hills from front & very private & backyard w/woods creek. Freshly painted w/50 yr concrete tile roof. 4 bdrms up, a den/extra bdrm down, 2.5 baths, TV room w/gas fireplace, new kitchen counter tops, living room & separate dining room, dble garage & shop. stay.

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1614 LINDSAY LP, MOUNT VERNON $339,000 OPEN HOUSE Sat., JULY 13, 11:00-1:00

Beautiful Maddox Creek 3 bed, 2.5 bath, w/views to the Sound, Olympics, & San Juans. Kitchen w/SS appliances, dining bar, pantry. Main floor has formal & informal living areas, plus office. Master w/California Closets built-ins, soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity, & view! Radiant in-floor heat.

2-car garage w/shop space. Fenced back yard.

MLS# 459935 Call Jake Koetje (360) 466-8045 WRE/Skagit Valley

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Anacortes "OLD TOWN" Beauty Great for entertaining and living, 4 bdrm 2 3/4 bath 12,000 sq. ft. corner lot, VIEW, 2,266 sq ft living space, basement & attic. $609,000.

Open House Sunday, 7/14 10am-2pm 2102 10th St. (360) 293-5409 or (360) 770-4334

Open House Saturday 7/13 12-3 pm 615 Peterson Rd, Burlington $269,000

Do not miss this very nicely updated 3 bedroom 2.5 bedroom home on 1.14 acres. A new roof, interior and exterior paint, floor coverings and so much more. Plus the property has subdivision possibilities Call Ron Gilbertson for more details 360-708-1234 MLS# 414403

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Pine Creek is an upscale centrally located new subdivision in Mount Vernon.

Large lot. Open floor plans, great rooms, island kitchen, gas fireplaces. Flexible developer. Pick your plans, colors & your lot & go! This charming development has mountain views & is close to walking trails & park & near all amenities. Affordable luxury. One-of-a-kind opportunity. Open Home Tour Sunday 1:00-3:00.

Hosted by Val Thomas from Preview Properties Skagit, 360-333-0562. College Way east from I-5, north (left) on North 30th, subdivision 1/4 mile north on right.

Nice 2 brm 2 bth home 55+. 2 walk-in closets & walk-in bath for master brm.

Mostly laminated floors. New roof and 2 new replacement skylights about two years ago. Utility room w/sink All appliances stay, includes a new range & dryer. Free standing Gas Stove. Private fenced-in patio, new garage.

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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!I-5 to Josh Wilson, west,turn rt on Farm to Mkt, left on Rector, follow to Persons.

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Samish Island WATERFRONT 10529 Samish Is. Rd. $795,000 New Listing. 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

DUNBAR ROAD, WEST MT. VERNON FSBO 1850 sf, 3 BDRM, 1.75 BA on 1.2 ac. Updated kitchen, bath, living room carpet. Fenced pasture, berries, garden. Certified backyard wildlife habitat.

Three outbuildings. $319,000. No agents. Call 360-428-0205 for appt.

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Call Tim L. Good 360-708-3828

Reduced price. Spacious 4 bedroom home with bonus rec room with gas stove on Mount Vernon hill. Two bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs. Full bathroom on each level. Deck faces west to view of sunsets.

Great location in well-kept neighborhood. Close to I-5, schools and hospital. Plenty of yard space. Two-car carport. New flooring and countertops. $195,000.

Becky Elde, ReMax Valley Homes 360-770-9427

Build this affordable house for $215,000 near Rasar State Park on a one acre lot. Only two lots left at the special pricing of $29,900, other lots start at $39,900 and up. Beautiful setting with mountain views and trails to the river. These lots have underground power, paved streets and are not in a flood plain.

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Donna Kurras 360-770-7596

32540 COCKREHAM IS. RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY

Dayna Telidetzki 360-708-8452

$299,500 302 S 30TH ST, MOUNT VERNON !

ING IST L W NE

Turn of the century updated farmhouse on 15.89 acres, Grows great hay and is all set up for Suzanne Jenkins horses and cattle. 97x80 Barn & 2 360-941-2983 other outbuildings. View of Sauk Mtn. Laminate flooring in kitchen, dining & living rooms & tile in bathroom! Master on first floor. Large dining room. Newer roof. MLS#503238

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HEATED STORAGE FOR BOAT OR RV!

1320 E FAIRHAVEN,BURLINGTON $189,900 3 spacious bds and 2 full ba. The master suite features a full bath with jettedtub and walk-in closet, easy access to backyard through a private entry. Fully fenced yard. This home is also within walking distance to Burlington City library, City Park, Medical facility and Elementary School. MLS# 488112 Jessie Cavazos 360-770-5623

23504 PRINGLE ST.,CLEARLAKE $255,000 Bright kitchen w/ small island, beautiful fireplace w/propane insert, French drs to deck w/ bench seating & pond, garden area, skylights and lots of storage, hobby/craft area in garage, ample parking, laundry room w/ sink and pantry storage area.

Newer roof and exterior paint, greenhouse.

40x45 outbuilding. Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 MLS#464361

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Spacious rambler in beautiful, established neighborhood.

Bamboo flrs, w-to-w carpet, vinyl upgrades. Remodeled, Sandy Everett gourmet kitchen w/ place for 360-202-3706 double ovens built into design. Lg fenced yard w/ raised garden beds, separate RV prkg.

MLS#497076

$249,000 23191 SR9, LAKE MCMURRAY

Welcome Home! Well cared for 1733 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath one level home in nice neighborhood; kitchen Danya Wolf has island and lots of storage;Natural 360-708-8294 gas log fireplace w/insert; offers fenced yard w/playset, covered porch and attached garage.

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Carol Harris Primelending Direct: 360.588.5431 Cell: 425.478.1638

$259,000 4710 PARKVIEW LN., MT. VERNON NT MO E L EAG

$449,000 515 CRESTED BUTTE BLVD. MT. VERNON $187,500 S ND HLA G I H GIT SKA

Craftsman w/ spacious main floor living & bright finished lower level.

Entry w/skylight; Formal Dining w/Butler pantry; Kitchen w/ Elva Hunter granite & stainless appl, cozy great 360-202-3086 rm w/gas fireplace & bkshlvs. Lg. master suite.

Downstairs has lg family room plus 3 bdrms, full bath & private patio. MLS#489356

Enjoy all amenities of Skagit Highlands, incl. 5 acre park, playgrounds and trails throughout. Close to all services.

Easy maintenance yard with fully fenced back yard. Galley Kitchen and utility with a 1 car attached garage. 40x45 outbuilding.

Sandy Everett MLS# 498451 360-202-3706

$479,900

EAGLEMONT GOLF COURSE $97,000-$129,000

Beautiful building lots in Eaglemont Golf Course, community offers 18 hole public course, new clubhouse w/fabulous views, dining and full fitness facilities.

Natural wetland and preserve, walking trails and parks. Complete plans for beautiful homes are negotiable or bring your own!

Beautiful 3 bdrm custom home w/amazing views & parklike approach. Dock, boat launch & 75’ of lakefront! Vaulted ceilings, daylight basement and more!

MLS#440278 36493 CAPE HORN RD., SEDRO-WOOLLEY

Spacious living all one level!

Plenty of space (1 ac)with lovely home at end of long driveway.

Large rooms complete with nice carpet throughout. Great garden potential! Across street from Skagit River. MLS#447728 LOT #42 CENTER STREET, CAPE HORN T# T LO OU B A ASK

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Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

$161,000

Sandy Everett 360-202-3706

15586 PENN RD, MOUNT VERNON

$200,000

Beautiful, private garden; generous rooms; lovely kitchen overlooks garden; detach garage has storage & room for shop.

MLS#466734

Sandy Everett 360-202-3706

$11,000

Corner Lot with large cedars and other large trees. Possible to build on.

Needs critical area study, flood development plan, septic design.

Water is to lot. RV lot. There is a community beach and river access. Lot is prone to flooding in Suzanne Jenkins winter. MLS# 483045 360-941-2983

John Hunter 360-202-3854

EAGLEMONT!

Elva Hunter 360-202-3086

41642 SOUTH SHORE DR., CONCRETE T! ON R F ER RIV

Beautiful recreational lot; 2 camping hook-ups; firepit and deck. Enjoy fishing, kayaking or picnicking w/ great view of Skagit River. MLS#456360

$19,900

Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983

621 CRESTED BUTTE BLVD., MT. VERNON $212,995 Welcome to your warm and inviting home! Mountain views. beautiful modern kitchen. Lots of storage. Energy Star appliances. Newly enacted bus route. 3 Bed, 2.5 bath,den loft.

MLS#507804

SKAGIT HIGHLANDS!

Dayna Telidetzki 360-708-8452

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

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July 12, 2013