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Sedro-Woolley $155,000 Rambler home on 6.22 acres. Flat pasture land. 1236 SF, 2 BR, 1 BA. Additional attached hobby rooms. Lg. barn w/loft. Other outbuildings & shop area. MLS #659814 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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Burlington $279,000 Maintained rambler on corner lot w/RV pkg.

3 BR, 2 BA. Kitchen w/skylight & extended eating bar. Open living room w/gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings. Master suite w/walk-in closet, tiled shower & jetted tub. Fenced yard & 12x12 outbuilding. MLS #642945 Call Maggie, 610-8413 or Debbie, 708-8780

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Burlington $189,950 Sharp rambler located in quiet neighborhood.

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Burlington $269,500 Very nice updated home. Located in great neighborhood. Updated kitchen w/granite counters & cabinets. Nearly 2100 SF of living space. Air conditioning. .39 acre lot on desirable dead end street. Huge garage/shop w/ large graveled area for RV. MLS #591954

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Sedro-Woolley $239,950 Well maintained 3+ bdrm home. Nice mtn. views from extensive deck areas. Fully finished basement w/family area & full bath.

Possible 4th bdrm if needed. Att. 2 car garage + 640 SF detached shop/garage. Bring your toys & projects! MLS #659895 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Sedro-Woolley $250,000 Manuf. Home on 4.04 acres. 3 BR, 2 BA, 1782 SF. Propane F.A. furnace, Ind. Well. Lg. open kit w/center island, lg. pantry. Detached barn for horses or critters. Nice fenced pasture land. MLS #660393 Call Charlie 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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BUILDING LOT..shy half acre in Sedro-Woolley city limits. Utilities in street, some marketable trees. Lot line adjustment is all that is needed to turn parcel into 2 lots. $75,000. #576834 ACRE WITH VIEW..of Mount Baker. Nice private location near Big Lake w/PUD water to lot. $89,500. #611766 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY..2 houses in Burlington w/a rental income of $1,250 per month. 2 BR. 1BA 768sf home in front & 720 sf. 1 BR, 3/4 BA behind. Live in one, rent the other. $144,950. #641560 WATERFRONT HOME..stunning architectural home on South facing low bank lot in Anacortes. Wonderful setting. Just $799,000. #588545 RIDING ARENA..at Bayview on 7.5 acres with 4,272 sf, 6 BR home. Lots of potential. $575,000. #565482

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BURLINGTON VIEW HOME..3100 sf & spectacular views of valley & mtns. Vaulted ceiling, huge bonus rm w/1/2 BA. Multi-level deck. And much more. $399,950. #636507 REDUCED PRICE..MOTIVATED SELLER . 3 BR, 2.25 BA, remodeled Country Club home, large garage, extra parking, come see and save!! $270,000. #600540

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Get To Know Your Realtor

National Association of Realtors’ annual survey takes a closer look at the housing pros who help you buy and sell

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xpect to see some new faces the next time you work with a Realtor.

Twenty-thirteen saw an influx of new and younger members, according to the 2014 National Association of Realtors’ Member Profile.

Compared to 2012, the average years of experience in real estate decreased from 13 years to 12; the typical tenure at a firm decreased to six years from seven; and the average age of members also dropped a year, to 56 from 57.

Sixteen percent of Realtors are between the ages of 30 and 44, and 3 percent are under the age of 30. Further, the percentage of Realtors with one year or less of experience rose to 9 percent in 2013 from 5 percent in 2012 — a sign that agents are attracted to the benefits and opportunities of being a Realtor, according to NAR President Steve Brown.

The majority of NAR members, 57 percent, are licensed as sales agents, 26 percent are brokers, 17 percent broker associates, and 3 percent are appraisers — though some professionals hold multiple licenses. Women make up 57 percent of all Realtors, making up 52 percent of brokers and 62 percent of sales agents, respectively.

If you’re looking to buy but have not yet found an agent, ask a friend. Referral business accounts for 21 percent of activity for Realtors. Repeat business from previous clients also accounted for a median 21 percent of activity, with those in business more than 16 years that jumps to 42 percent.

If you don’t have a direct referral, check the web, as today’s Realtors keep a large online presence. More than two-thirds have a personal website; 61 percent use social or professional networking sites, and 12 percent maintain a blog.

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 13505 MCLEAN ROAD., MOUNT VERNON

$579,900

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

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Bill & Jannette Krieger 360.421.4446/360.708.0233

Nothing was overlooked when blending the new with the original in this beautifully restored home. Original cedar doors, moldings, trim, fir floors, built-ins and more. All new electrical, plumbing & heating system. Updated kitchen with new cabinets, honed granite and stainless 6-burner gas stove & sub-zero fridge. 2.7 acres; partially pastured, 4-stall barn with hayloft, 2-car garage, 2-car carport, shop with equipment door and a garden/storage shed. More photos & info at SkagitValleyHomes.com; MLS#612774

36 million Number of Americans over the age of 1 who moved in 2013. FYI: One in eight Americans changes addresses each year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 13299 TEAK LN, MV W NE

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4117 SENECA DR, MV 301 MANITO DRIVE, MV

318 WARNER ST, SW

$149,000

Opportunity to restore this 1910 vintage home situated on 3 city lots w/ a detached garage & separate outbuilding. Large kitchen w/ wood burning stove, kitchen nook, 3 bedrooms, walk in closets, wood floors, decorative stair railing & wood trim. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #658123

$227,000

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a main floor living room, kitchen, dining and bedrooms & lower level family room. Fenced back yard w/ shop/garden shed, deck, 2-car garage & RV parking. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #650754

4+ Bedroom home w/over 2200 SF. 2 wood burning fireplaces. Large deck & covered patio. Daylight basement. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #643881

1419 DIGBY PL #109, MV

235 MOSS LN, BURL

$200,850

Rambler home with open floor plan, bonus room off of kitchen, laundry room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & fenced yard all on a dead end street. Living room has vaulted ceilings & the bonus room has a slider to the patio. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #659139

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9774 COLLINS RD,SW

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$349,900

3000+ SF home on 1.42 acre lot w/ 360-degree views. 4-bed, 2 3/4 bath w/ full daylight basement, has a new wet bar & separate entrance. 20’x40’ft. shop w/ 220-v power & water connection. Huge deck w/ brand new addition. Call Tahlia Honea at 333-5815. MLS #657993

1810 LINDSAY LOOP, MV

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$369,990

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

$180,900

One level Condo in the Maddox Creek, w/ 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths 1015 SF Ground floor end unit w/ private deck. Granite, tile and carpeting floor plan w/great finish detail. This is a 55+ age restricted building. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #657642

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$89,000-$95,000

Windsong Ranch Estates; a new development of 11 one-acre lots with incredible mountain views. Paved road, public water & power to each lot, conventional perc tests on file, selected lots will allow up to 2 horses. More information at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #616527

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7633 MEDFORD RD, HAMILTON $174,000

$254,950

Wonderful rambler on ½ acre lot in a great neighborhood on a quiet cul-de-sac. Cozy family room opens up to the spacious cedar deck overlooking the backyard. Triple pane windows & a lifetime roof. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #650106

$689,500

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

16963 SOCKEYE DR, MV 914 E. DIVISION ST, MV

$238,500

Vintage 1925 craftsman w/4 bedrms, 2 ba & den w/glass doors. Private, fully fenced yard w/patio, greenhouse, hot tub + w/fruit trees & perennials.

Updated baths w/skylights & tile flrs. Extra storage in unfin BM. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. MLS #658291

18268 COLONY RD, BOW

$249,000

Property is in updated condition and ready to go.

Home is 3 bedroom and 2 baths with 1712 SF. It has an attached garage. Home is on over 9.88 acres.

Call Cindy Sullivan at 941-9443. #651752

$399,000

Mountain & valley views from premium .49 acre lot. Rambler w/wraparound trex veranda.

Oversized 3 car garage. Private lot w/deck, lush landscaping, garden space, & fruit trees. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #653995

1312 N 43RD PLACE, MV

31812 19TH DR NW, STW

$169,000

Sun peak estates – one acre building site in gated community. Minutes from I-5 but quiet & serene. High, bright location. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828 #622246

LOT 4, DEMING WAY, BOW

$199,900

View Samish Bay, Padilla Bay, San Juan Islands & sunsets. 1+ acre view lot in Bow-Edison area. Quick access to I-5 & Chuckanut Dr. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #226523

914 NEZ PERCE DR, MV

$275,000

3.9 acre tract w/residential development potential.

Access from Mt.Baker Loop & Nez Perce Dr. Have your own estate property or develop this site. Call Balisa Koetje at 421-4111 or Jim Koetje at 202-2500. #649647

$424,900

Custom 4 bedroom home with beautiful detail throughout. Coffered ceilings, main floor master suite with jetted tub & shower. Large gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry. 3 upstairs bedrooms & huge rec room & wet bar. Call Donna Rowell at 708-7984. #528255

7544 MERGANSER LN, BOW

$92,500

Building lot in area of upscaled homes above Big Lake. Unobstructed view of Big Lake. Mostly level building site. Golf course nearby, close to HWY 9 for commuters. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #646594

$540,000

Enjoy glistening sunsets & watching the eagles soar. Superb acreage residence in Sunset Creek offers over 3000 SF of light filled living. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #644998

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LAND 3614 PORTAGE LN #102, ANA

14547 GIBRALTER RD, ANA

$675,000

Custom one owner home offers great views of Padilla Bay, Kiket Is & Mt. Baker. Main level living, upper guest rooms with living area. Full mother in law suite in lower level. Vaulted ceilings in entry & living room, kitchen is open to breakfast nook & cozy family room, lovely master suite. 2 high efficient furnaces, 2 water heaters, large 3 car garage.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS#655119

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$489,000

Custom in town on quiet cul de sac. Formal LR w/ gas fireplace, dining rm, den/office & vaulted family rm open to the kitchen & rear patio. Kitchen has white oak cabinets, glass fronts, granite & tile. Main level master suite with French doors to back patio, cozy free standing gas fireplace & bath w/ separate shower/ jetted tub. Sunny backyard patio! Workshop w/radiant heat.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 657567

Beautiful log home on 2.26 acres on Guemes Island. 2 Bd w/loft style Mstr Bd & 1.75 Ba, 1128 SF finished. Additional 768 SF partially finished bsmt w/roughed-in bath. Shop space in well house, garden shed, workbench, RV pkg. 1 acre cleared around home, always light & bright. Circular drive & lg covered 2-car carport.

Samantha Masaoka 360.770.0929 MLS#598564

704 35TH STREET, ANA

2814 GRADY LANE, ANA

$749,995

Custom Craftsman! Magnificent water & mtn views. 3 Bdrm 3 full Ba, 2637sf. Located in Sunset Ridge near Skyline. Short distance to Washington park. Expansive views over Skyline, Burrows Bay & beyond. Northerly view of Guemes channel, Washington State Ferries & more. Uncompromised finishes throughout. Lrg Mstr suite. Handscraped hdwd floors, built-in vac.

Paul Weisz 360.391.7281 MLS#611026

$149,900

Remodeled kitchen of birch cabinets & good counter space. Living room has fireplace with wood stove insert plus heat from gas forced air furnace.

Updates include windows of insulated vinyl, insulated under floor & in attic. Roof is approx. 8 years old. Laundry rm has extra storage with access to the bath and backyard. Off alley is workshop & covered firewood area.

Linda Macy 360.708.8284 MLS#613708

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$159,000

Quality 2 Bd/2 Ba Condo just mins from downtown Anacortes. Easy access to Whidbey NAS. Beautiful kitchen, granite, ss appliances & hardwood floors.

Sunken living rm leads to covered patio & manicured lawn. Mnt views from spacious master Bdrm w/9ft ceilings & walk in closets. Ceramic flooring/ counter tops in master bath w/duel sinks & large tub & sep.walk in shower.

Paul Necco 360.293.8008 MLS#581744

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$489,995

The Woods at Sunset Cove! Distinctive floor plans designed to create a natural transition between the lush outdoor retreat spaces & the cottage interiors.

Open floor plan w/upscale finishes & luxurious main level master suite. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, 2550 sf of living space. 3 car garage & full yard landscaping. Near Washington Park & the Waterfront.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS#620192

BAY VIEW LN, DECATUR ISLAND $45,000

7034 CHANNEL VIEW DR, ANA $767,000 Spacious 2916 SF, custom, med bank waterfront.

Guemes Channel, boat traffic, wildlife & island views. Main level living with open floor plan concept. Great rm has wall of windows & access to a large wrap around deck. Lower level has large Family Rm, Bdrm, Ba & Bonus Rm. 2 car garage, sep. storage shed. Stairs to a beautiful beach, tidelands.

Separate lot with well included.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS#608915

10511 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW$358,000 Affordable waterfront! Wonderful SW views of Padilla Bay, Guemes Island & the Olympic Mtns. Drive right on Samish Island with no ferry lines or costs.

One level living with open floor plan. Gas fireplace in the great room. Hardwood floors throughout.

South facing with lots of light. 4 car garage. 85+ feet of high bank waterfront Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS#614977

Over-sized lot is perfect for anybody looking for a private home site with easy access to airstrip, community dock & 10 acre Waterfront Park. All utilities are nearby including a great community water system. The lot has some majestic fir trees & removal of brush removed would reveal its full potential.

Decatur Island has high spd internet, country store, 1-room school and is a great location for your 2nd home or year-round residence. Daily passenger ferry service from Ana. Sarah Jones 360.375.6142 MLS#493874 NE

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5156 RONEY RD, BOW

$150,000

Beautiful level acreage on Samish Island. Small clearing surrounded by a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees. Soil analysis has been done. Very quiet, serene location. Power is at Roney Rd and water shares are available at Samish Farms Water Association.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS#65398

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17942 COBAHUD RD, LA CONNER $299,900 Great waterfront with plenty of room! Large deck to enjoy the fabulous views of the mountains, Sunsets & Wildlife on Skagit Bay with stairs to beach.

This home features granite counter tops, hickory cabinets & hardwood floors. Large living room & dining room with ample room for entertaining.

Extra bonus room off garage. Finished area under house for storage.

Rebecca Chamberlain 360.421.5021 MLS#621757

9209 SAMISH IS RD, BOW

$249,000

Come build your seaside home on serene Samish Island! Lovely Hi bank waterfront on 1.15 AC with 2 tracts of tidelands. Beautiful views of Padilla Bay, San Juan Islands and magnificent sunsets. Heavily wooded with gentle slope to the southwest. Water share available. Electric and phone on street. 100’ waterfront with path to beach for clamming and crabbing.

Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS#642047

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Why Is PMI Such A Pain?

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you, the buyer, have too little. To offset the traditional requirement for 20 percent I always have felt that mortgage insurance down they instead accept VA, FHA or private were withdrawn or otherwise eliminated mortgage insurance – all forms of mortgage and people were required to put at least 5 insurance – from borrowers who either lack percent down (and preferably not more than cash or prefer to use their capital in other ways.

10 percent), you would see huge home sale PMI is an insurance product that’s regulated increases. People with good credit who make by the states, and the states require strong all their payments in a timely manner also reserves. PMI companies generally are would have a much easier time if they didn’t “monoline“ insurance providers, meaning have to come up with an additional couple they only sell mortgage insurance, not auto hundred dollars a month, no? insurance or any other kind.

The value of mortgage insurance can be understood in several ways.

You can, at this very moment, buy real estate First, it allows individuals to purchase homes without private mortgage insurance. With good without waiting to acquire 20 percent down, credit and 20 percent down, lenders will be something that might literally take decades to elated to provide financing for you. achieve.

However, if you want to buy with 5 or 10 Second, PMI companies pay claims when percent down, then lenders worry that they homes are foreclosed – more than $40 billion have too much risk in the transaction – and since 2008.

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Third, PMI companies have helped many borrowers avoid foreclosure with “claim advance” programs. With a claim advance the PMI company prevents a foreclosure by bringing the loan current, buying down the interest rate, or both. The company does this because a claim advance is cheaper than a fullblown foreclosure claim.

The National Association of Realtors reports that 60 percent of all first-time buyers purchase with 6 percent down or less. Without FHA, VA and private mortgage insurance these purchases largely would not be made, meaning fewer home sales, less demand and thus lower home values. For this reason both buyers and sellers benefit from the availability of private mortgage insurance.

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Is Now the Time to Buy? Today’s low interest rates are expected to rise by next spring’s buying season.

Yet, low inventory Is keeping prices high. Should you act now or wait to make a move?

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ith stock markets hitting record highs, and bond yields still hovering at the bottom, the Federal Reserve is tapering its bond purchase programs. That’s an indication that those lucrative mortgage rates that you are now seeing in the market may soon be a thing of the past.

According to Mortgage Bankers Association, which tracks 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates on a weekly basis, rates for the 30-year loans were at 4.16 percent for the week ending May 31. But, they may not stay that low for long.

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac predicts interest rates will climb to 5.3 percent by the 2015 spring buying season. That means, a borrower who waits until next year will pay $136 more per month on a $250,000 loan at 4.4 percent. The additional interest over the life of the loan would add up to $49,090.

“The sooner the consumer locks into the lower rate, the better,” says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for National Association of Realtors. “We don’t know what date precisely, but interest rates will creep up.”

In many markets, borrowers anticipating a rate hike already are quitting the waiting game. There has been a frenzy of buying activity in the Philadelphia market, says Ricardo, Silva, a Philadelphia-based Realtor.

“We have a stronger market right now with low inventory and lots of buyers,” Silva says. “The market is really picking up this year.”

In Indianapolis, too, the trend is similar, according to Realtor Beenu Sikand. Buyers are having a harder time negotiating, while sellers are smiling their way to their banks. “Sellers are getting multiple cash offers on homes,” she says. “It’s just amazing.”

Buyers also are taking advantage of the low interest rates, Sikand adds. With low inventory levels, many buyers are taking the plunge the moment they find their dream home. And those that can afford are not worrying about the price tags. But not everyone is that lucky.

Nationally, asking prices jumped 8 percent in May compared to a year ago. Prices in Las Vegas and the California cities of Sacramento and Oakland rose about 15 percent. The sharp increases have made some markets unaffordable for the

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average buyer.

According to a recent analysis, of 1,567 counties nationwide, 315 hit a new 10-year peak in home prices. Some of the counties that experienced major price hikes are Kings County in New York, and Oklahoma County in Oklahoma.

Investors, low inventory and an increased demand are triggering price hikes.

“It makes me think that it’s not the best time to buy in those markets,” says Daren Blomquist.

Blomquist said buyers should take into account factors besides interest rates such as their employment situation, family life before making the most important investment of their lifetime.

But, if all those factors are stable, Blomquist says don’t wait.

“If you are in a market where you can afford to buy, the interest rate now is truly amazing in the context of the housing market,” he says. “I wouldn’t wait for the price bubble to pop or rates to go down.”

Here are a few things to keep in mind before you go house hunting: Get Pre-Approved It’s a competitive market, so sure you have a pre-approved loan before you even start looking at homes, Blomquist says.

The market is hounded by cash buyers, who are often more desirable for sellers. If you are pre-approved, you have a better chance of nabbing that home and your offer won’t fall through because of a lack of financing.

Shop Around for a Loan Get competitive bids from different mortgage companies and shop around for rates. Find the best offer that’s out there.

Embrace the Stress Buying a home and applying for mortgage is stressful.

Anticipate that, and embrace the process. “It’s not going to be a cakewalk, so go in with the expectation that it will be tough,” Blomquist says.

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CLASSIFIEDS Alpine Ridge Retirement Apartments in MV is accepting applications for 2 bdrm apts. Income limits apply.

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OPEN HOUSE “Old Town Anacortes” 2102 10th St.

We would love to show you this 4 bdrm, 2 ¾ bath home in “Old Town” Anacortes.

Just call us anytime at (360)293-5409 or (360)770-4334 Corner lot with established yard and paved alley.

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MV 6 PLEX, 211 N. 21st St., large 1 bdrm upstairs, 1 ba, new carpet, paint & blinds, carport, $695/mo., $400/dep.

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4 new rambler models available for pre-sale ranging in size from 1843-2554 sq ft. Stop by the model at 3008 Pine Creek Drive to look at the floor plans!

Ramblers have no-step entry! 3-bedrooms and 3 car garages. Quality high end finishes. Great room & gas frplc.

Open House Friday 12:00 - 6:00 Sat. & Sun. 1:00 – 4:00

Go to office 3008 Pine Creek Dr. during Open House to view any of the homes! Or call Val Thomas Preview Properties at 360333-0562 to set up an appt.

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For sale 1996 KIT MOBILE HOME in 55+ park 3 bdrm, 2 ba, upgraded living room & kitchen floors, tile front & back entry.

Many more upgrades.

66X14, skirted with small deck in front.

Call 360-202-2591 or 425-330-9824 or come and see at Site #73, 2600 E. Division, Mount Vernon.

Open House Friday, 12:00 - 6:00 Sat. & Sun. 1:00 – 4:00

From I-5, E. on College Way, N (left) on N. 30th, 1/4 mi. to Pine Ck.

2 & 3 bdrm mobile home for rent, $800/mo., 1st, last, $400 damage dep. 360-856-5519.

Burlington. Roommate wanted. $450 + share util. Fenced yard & garage. 1 block from bus line. No drugs/no parties.

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PINE CREEK Open House

From I-5, E. on College Way, N (left) on N. 30th, 1/4 mi. to Pine Ck.

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38 ACRES 3 bdrm, 2 ba, kitchen has lots of cabinets, open floor plan, laminated wood floors, has new windows, covered porch off of family room with view of mountains.

Wooded ceiling beams, patio off utility room – lots of cabinets, 2166 sq. ft. in home, 2 barns, 20x50' greenhouse, landscaped, newer roof, new furnace, fruit trees. $410,000. Owner will carry contract with large down.

Hwy 9 North from SedroWoolley. 360-856-2732 or 360-708-0312

4748 Ida Drive Sedro-Woolley

Nice 24' x 36' garage/shop on a shy acre with paved road. Wooded setting and just 7 miles from freeway.

Water hooked up and new 200 amp electric. Ready to build your dream home. $119,500. MLS #644556 Call Jeff Ingman (360) 202-2859 Brown McMillen Real Estate

93' of Prime River Frontage

Exclusive Skagit View Village Concrete. 2bdrm rambler, 1700 ASF on .62 acres, 2-car garage, 2-car carport, 1056 SF shop, RV slab, much more. $254,950 NWMLS #355963. 100' lot next door available NWMLS #568756.

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

For sale: Concrete, WA. 3bd 2ba 1708 sf. built in 2004 on 5 ac. w/open floor plan ceramic tile entry oak cabinets w/center island dining area utility-pantry combo cedar deck w/sunsetter awning property goes to skagit river would make good horse property possible trade $180,000.00 call Dann 360-770-2840. crouchdann@yahoo.com

Samish Island WATERFRONT

10529 Samish Is. Rd. $595,000.

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

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

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

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17751 PAMELA ST, MOUNT VERNON

$310,000

16856 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, MOUNT VERNON $320,000 28260 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON

$159,950 20196 CAVANAUGH COURT, MOUNT VERNON 5+

Welcoming country home on quiet cul de sac in established Danya Wolf neighborhood. Home offers country kitchen with breakfast 360-708-8294 bar, pantry, tons of extra storage; masonry fireplace complete with brick mantel and hearth in living room; Master offers walk-in closet plus additional closet; covered cozy front porch, privacy fencing and lovely valley views. Half acre lot with beautiful lawn.

Ample RV/Boat/ Toys parking! MLS# 654049

Lovely 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home with view of Big Lake. Ready for you to move in. Double garage, security system, bath off Master and large JoAnn Boudreau walk-in closet. Gas fireplace at 360-391-0746 the living room on the main floor.

Large finished recreation room with storage at the basement. MLS# 622887

This huge, modern, remodeled triple-wide is located on a private .89 acre cleared lot, backed by trees.

Sandy Everett New floor coverings & paint are 360-202-3706 found throughout. The ground area around the home has been freshly graveled & a new deck & porch have been added. The 25’X17’ living room complements the 4 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths. The kitchen boasts newer appliances, tiled counter tops, an eating area & skylight. The bonus room, off the kitchen, provides a separate informal area. MLS#:369412

15068 NOOKACHAMPS RD. MOUNT VERNON $398,000

16184 COLONY RD, BOW

214 E SPRUCE ST, MOUNT VERNON

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

18223 MONTBORNE RD. MOUNT VERNON $249,900

$169,900

$234,000

17706 RAY PAUL LANE, LA CONNER

4,388 sq.ft home on 5.4 acres with Big Lake view. Priced well below assessed value. Huge Living Room with spectacular view. Large Formal Dining Room. Tile floors w/radiant Suzanne Jenkins heat in Kitchen; breakfast/morning 360-941-2983 room with lake view. Large family room with wood fireplace. Large 3 car garage with heated shop/office.

12x34 composite deck. 50 yr. Pabco roof and cedar siding. Heat pump ready. Up to 8 livestock allowed.

MLS# 626665

5624 SWIFT CREEK DR, MOUNT VERNON

Spacious home featuring 8 bedrooms, 1.75 baths (3/4 bath in daylight basement has double sinks); and a fabulous farmhouse Danya Wolf style kitchen; storage, RV parking, 360-708-8294 remodeled upstairs bath, woodlined closets, storage and gas f/a heat. MLS# 625767

1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

3816 E BROADWAY, MOUNT VERNON

7311 STATE ROUTE 9, SEDRO WOOLLEY

$324,900

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Spacious, circular drive to patio, Elva Hunter level entry. Quality built & designed 360-202-3086 w/ vaulted ceilings, covered deck. Main master w/ dbl closet/BA & 2 BR/2 BA + office. Down 2 BR/BA, lg fam. rm, could be MIL. Prof. landscaped. RV prkg.

Close to Golf, Medical, shy 1 acre. MLS# 524620

$83,900 31123 68TH AVE, STANWOOD

Park Ridge home. 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs & Elva Hunter office/den. Hardwood entry. Tile in 360-202-3086 kitchen, dining. View of the valley from upstairs master BR suite, lg master double vanity, separate shower, large soaking tub & walk-in closet. Fully fenced yard w/mature trees, Spanish fountain, patio off kitchen & family room, great for back yard enjoyment.

Built-in storage in 3 car garage. Close to schools and medical center and Eaglemont Golf Course just around the corner! MLS# 634986

$298,000 23191 STATE ROUTE 9, LAKE MCMURRAY

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Completely remodeled cabin with beautiful mahogany deck. Suzanne Jenkins Marble countertop. Slate tile and 360-941-2983 hardwood floors. 12x12 newer outbuilding plus 10x10 outbuilding. $7000 lease. 50ft waterfront. MLS# 632639

$229,900

Spacious manufactured home on Suzanne Jenkins .68 view acreage. Large deck for 360-941-2983 beautiful sunsets overlooking Samish Bay. New carpeting. New Roof. New laminate flooring. Freshly painted. Kitchen has lots of cabinets and a center island. Home’s exterior to be painted. MLS# 618625

$449,000

$489,900

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Country Home with 2 large bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 bathrooms, Large bedroom, large living room and large kitchen with eating area.

Fenced 5.2 acres with 3 bay machine JoAnn Boudreau shed and small shelter in the 360-391-0746 pasture. Garden area and fruit trees Easy access to Interstate 5 for commuting.

MLS# 619837

75 feet of Lake McMurray waterfront. Vaulted ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, large kitchen with stunning view. Daylight basement offers Danya Wolf kitchenette and office/library; could 360-708-8294 easily be separate living area for guests.

MLS# 628057

4605 BEAVER POND DR. SOUTH

$624,900

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1680SF Legacy two story home offers 3 upstairs bedrooms with Danya Wolf 2 bath; plus 1/2 bath downstairs.

Beautiful, spacious kitchen offers 360-708-8294 lots of cupboards, generous counter space; stainless steel appliances, refrigerator negotiable. Extra parking along generous double garage driveway; community park with playground, benches and picnic tables. Not Short Sale! MLS# 648423

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Lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on large corner lot with stunning view of Big Lake.

Cozy, covered front porch, Danya Wolf low maintenance landscape. 360-708-8294 Kitchen with granite counters. Master with full bath and walk-in closet. Large deck and fenced yard with plenty of room to play or entertain!

MLS# 626255

$439,900

$389,000

Custom home w/4 Bdrm & Bonus. French Drs w/slate entry, hardwood & carpet, living w/gas fireplace, formal dining. Gourmet kitchen solid granite island, beautiful cabinets. French door Elva Hunter opens to Lg Deck that spans the 360-202-3086 entire house, overlooking the golf course. Electric sun-shades & Central Air. Eaglemont Community w/spectacular clubhouse & restaurant.

MLS# 596194

705 N 15TH ST, MOUNT VERNON

$299,000

Corner Lot. Living room with gas fireplace, formal dining, Danya Wolf kitchen with eating area and 360-708-8294 lots of cabinets. Backyard fenced, beautifully landscaped yard. Built as an adult family home. Great income potential!

MLS# 31951 2600 E DIVISION ST, MOUNT VERNON, SP 51 $24,000 RK PA IAL N LO CO

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Lovely 4 bdrm, 2 ba, country home w/wrap-around porch, gorgeous wooden beam ceiling, lg windows, Shirley Bertholf potential guest apartment w/ 360-840-1863 wet-bar, detached, extra-deep 2 car garage/shop w/large enclosed loft, barn, fenced pasture, misc. outbuildings, insulated pump house fruit orchard, garden spot, and a 760 sq.ft., 1 bdrm, mother-in-law cottage currently occupied by renters.

MLS# 627626

Newly renovated 1991 3 bedroom Liberty Mobile Home. New carpets and windows Master has large walkin closet and large 2 door bathroom. Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983 MLS# 655976

446 & 450 FILBERT LANE, BURLINGTON

1005 ASPEN LANE, BURLINGTON

$1100/MONTH

$1400/MONTH

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Each unit offers: · 3 Bedrooms · 1.5 Baths · Natural Gas Heat · Single Garage · Situated on one plus acre with filbert trees and lawn area. Monthly Rent includes Water, Danya Wolf Sewer & Garbage 446 Available Now 360-708-8294 /450 Available August. $45 app/background per each adult 18+.

Welcome Home! Great Burlington Location! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fenced yard and a huge 4 car garage!

Rent includes sewer and garbage.

Pets negotiable, $300 nonrefundable fee. Available Now. $45 app/background per each adult 18+

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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