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Feature Home From cover: 7755 CULLY LANE, SW

$1,299,000 Windermere/Skagit valley 1030 e college Way mount vernon, Wa 360-424-4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

Elizabeth Miller Travis Miller 360-420-3607 360-420-7291

Premier NW Style Lodge home on 10 acres! Distinctive custom estate providing over 5300 SF of living area, 5 bedrooms & 4.5 baths.

Open design w/soaring river rock FP & floor to ceiling windows w/picturesque sunset views.

Gourmet entertainment style kitchen w/stainless & glistening granite. Expansive Master on Main w/FP & private deck. Lower level w/massive rec-room, Den, Full 2nd Kitchen w/wet bar & guest quarters. Full length deck, large patio area; Shop, Barn, Pond & fenced pasture. MLS#1160390 1632812

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CORNER LOT…on the hill in MV sits this unique home.

4 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, and just under 3000 SF. Beautiful yard, original hardwood, spacious living & dining space, along with cozy fireplace. Great storage all through out! $339,000 #1134727

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A LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY…Beautiful 3 BD, 1.75 BA home NEARLY 14 ACRES…Lovely 3 BD, 2 BA home with on large country lot. Lovely kitchen, all appliances stay, living attached garage plus 2176 SF shop w/4 bays all in a room w/frpl, & wonderful deck, garden space, & hot tub. beautiful peaceful setting. $525,000 #1104101 $299,950 #1132446 Kristen Tuttle Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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‘X’ Marks the Overlooked Generation When it comes to home buying and selling, Gen X is back in the real estate game.

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y whatever name you call them – millennials, Generation Y or twentysomethings –consumers typically born between the early 1980s and mid 1990s continue to dominate headlines, especially when it comes to housing trends. But their bigger brothers and sisters have been making some real estate news of their own lately that should interest home buyers and sellers of any generation.

Based on a new National Association of Realtors study, Gen Xers (often born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s) have increased their home purchase activity by 28 percent in the year ending June 2016, up from 26 percent a year earlier and the highest rate observed since 2014. The report, which expects increased home buying from Gen X to continue in 2017, credits marked growth in home values, a more robust economy, and several years of solid job gains with spurring 37- to 51-year-olds to purchase more homes lately.

Racquel Popovic, agent with Mirdaor Real Estate in New York City, says she found the aforementioned 28 percent

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uptick statistic “astounding,” but can understand the drivers of this trend.

“Consider what life stage many Gen X individuals are in right now. Many are thinking about retirement and moving in or out of big cities, and their children are now the ones requiring larger homes for expanding families,” Popovic says. “Many in this generation trust property over other investments and prefer the stability of the real estate market rather than gamble with stocks or other uncertain assets.”

The real estate crash nearly a decade ago affected Gen X the hardest, many believe.

“They were in prime buying and selling mode when the market rose, but were left holding the bag when it tanked,” says Gina Tufano, Realtor with Ashburn, Va.-based Pearson Smith Realty. “Thankfully, many have recovered through building equity or savings and are no longer trapped. Now, the time has come for them to be active players in the market again.”

Douglas Wagner, director of brokerage services for New York City-headquartered BOND New York Properties, says Gen X often has been overshadowed by

millennials in media coverage because the latter is seemingly more homogenous.

“Their practically unison movements are quickly identifiable as trends, and, as such, millennials are interesting culturally. By contrast, Gen Xers live more like the Baby Boomers before them,” Wagner says. “But this new home purchasing data provides the media with an entirely new chapter to explore.”

Joshua Jarvis, owner of Jarvis Team Realty in Duluth, Ga., agrees that Gen X is a different breed from Gen Y. “Gen Xers have families and are coming into their own in their careers. They were generally taught to work hard to get what you want,” says Jarvis, adding that these qualities may not be as interesting to the media.

Wagner believes Gen X has learned from past mistakes, too.

“This generation suffered greatly from falling home values, predatory lending and the foreclosure epidemic. Some weren’t financially ready to undertake huge mortgage debt and learned from the Great Recession to live within their means,” Wagner says.

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Gen Xers – or prospective buyers of any age group, for that matter – need to be honest with themselves about what they can afford and their future goals and needs, say the experts.

“Before purchasing, they should be confident they have enough funds on hand after closing to carry the property into the future, even if they should see an interruption in their incomes,” says Wagner, who recommends keeping a ratio of expenses to income at or below 30 percent. “And before selling, Gen Xers need to get multiple professional opinions on a home’s value and consider where they’re going to move next.”

Tufano advises buying based on “what is, not what you hope it will be,” she says.

“The market will likely go up and equity will improve, but what if it doesn’t? Will you be able to sell this home down the road?

What if you can’t refinance? What if you get laid off?”

Ultimately, “think big picture, and you will likely find a home you not only love,” Tufano adds, “but one that will be an asset in your portfolio toward retirement.”

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 31055 W. Main Street, Lyman $120,000 Older double wide on .37-acre corner lot with shop and woodshed. Home needs some work but is very clean and livable. Move this off and build a new home here or put a new manufactured home.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS#1136996 918 S. 12th St, MV $140,000 Investor Alert! Great rental history in this 2 bed/1 bath Mount Vernon hill home with triple-pane Penguin windows.

Convenient location is just 2 blocks from Skagit Valley Hospital, & easy commute to Downtown/easy I-5 access. SOLD AS IS. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS#1161756

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2426 E. Montgomery St, MV $185,000 Super affordable one story home, in a central location; close to medical, shopping & easy for commuters. Spacious dining & living areas with perfect size kitchen providing plenty of counter & storage space. Good size master with half bath & 2 nice size guest bedrooms with full bath. Fantastic fenced yard; offering barbeque deck & oversized work shed with insulation, heat & 220 power! Oversized 1 car garage.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS#1159161 1318 Talcott St, SW $195,000 Beautiful level 0.87 ac lot located in the city limits with R-5 zoning. The property offers an existing 2 bedroom home currently used as rental with the same tenants for 10 years.

Potential development property.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat. JUly 22Nd, 12-2 704 S. Skagit St, Burl $350,000 Updated Cape Cod style farmhouse with 4 beds, 2 full baths on a large .80 acre lot with waterfront on Gages Slough. Kitchen has granite counter tops, nice cabinets & a charming sunroom/dining room. Coved ceilings with tons of room; downstairs are 2 large rooms off the utility room, a family room just off the kitchen with French doors leading to the back yard, & a formal living room. Shop & 2 car garage.

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9263 Farm to Market Rd, Bow $1,275,000 Welcome to Carriage Hill Farm. This marquee property has sweeping farmland, bay, island, & mountain views. Minutes from historic Edison, this picturesque 4.34-acre farm features a stunning rambler w/bonus room above garage, & a show-stopping 7000/sf barn. Beautifully appointed home has gourmet kitchen, vaulted great room that opens to screened porch, & luxurious master suite. Barn includes 1 bed apartment, loft area, 2 floors of parking space. Excellent venue for winery, car collector, weddings.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS#1140784

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12956 Maple Ave, Clear Lake $360,000 Mini farm in Clear Lake with fenced pasture, barn with loft, greenhouse, & chicken house. Pear, apple, & peach trees, garden space. Home has been remodeled and has an open floor plan with a commercial stove. Animal shelter in pasture. Garden has not had any spray, if you like to garden this property has 2 garden areas.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS#1162751 14805 E. Edison Rd, Bow $394,000 Mini Farm close to Bow/Edison. Huge barn with living quarters upstairs. 3 bdrm, 2 bath farmhouse with wood fireplace in the living room, large country kitchen.

This property has been a migrant camp with over 10 cabins, 2 are currently occupied & apartment is occupied.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS#1123792

630 Ruby Peak Ave, MV $325,000 Gorgeously appointed residence, stately perched on a serene corner lot, backed to greenbelt. Light filled plan offers spacious living indoors & out. Formal living area flows into cozy greatroom w/gas fireplace; graced with an elegant white mantel.

Superb kitchen offers breakfast bar & outstanding storage & counter space. Huge pantry/mudroom completes the package.

Upper level Bonus Room, 2 guest beds & Supersized Master w/ walk-in & 5pc bath. Backyard paradise w/BBQ patio!

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS#1160452

20168 Okerlund Dr, MV $699,900 Great Conway location, quality custom built 5-bedroom home boasts a 4000 SF shop, 2.9 acres & beautiful westerly view.

Wonderful great room, incredible gourmet kitchen, spacious living room, large downstairs bedroom that could be a den or large formal dining room, large master suite with views & a large bath with soaking tub & double vanity. Spacious bedrooms, large bonus room plus a sauna. Attractive Monitor Barn features racquetball/basketball court, game room & space for 4 vehicles.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS#1151293

1222 S. 11th St, MV $399,500 You know that charming Hillcrest home you’ve always wished was for sale? Well, now it is! 2936/sf w/3 beds & 2.5 baths, & all the character you hoped it had. Oak floors in the living & dining rooms as well as 2 main floor bedrooms. Sunny, updated kitchen w/Sub Zero fridge, bar, & tile floor. Private master suite upstairs w/skylights & 3/4 bath. Fully finished basement w/family room, office, 3/4 tiled bath, huge laundry. Fenced yard. Attached garage.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS#1140560

7429 Windsong Lane, SW $110,000 A Piece of paradise is what you will find when you see these lots.

These lots are level & ready to build with water & power in the street. Paved street, cul-de-sac. Gorgeous setting with amazing mountain views. So peaceful & quiet. You can watch the eagles soar & enjoy the wildlife & yet only be 14 miles from Sedro-Woolley.

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Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS#1081234 12812 East Lake Dr, SW $203,000 One of a kind. Approx. 250 ft. of waterfront on Clear Lake with a view to the west. Breath taking sunsets, boating, fishing, and much more! Over 2 acres with marketable timber.

Call George Bellos, 708-9762 MLS#1122155 Ershig Rd, Bow $235,000 The time is now! Build your dream home on just over 14 private acres in beautiful Bow with private well in place. Gentle slope pasture would make a great home for the animals, barn, or for you to enjoy. Brand new homes all around, this will make for a great investment, meandering creek at front edge of property, mostly cleared with some trees around edges to create privacy. Sits well off Ershig Road via access easement.

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Call Shawn or Tiffany Danley, 488-3858 MLS#1073585 Old Hwy 99 N, Burlington $800,000 High visibility I-5 exposure at busy 4-way exit 232. Next to Starbucks. Level, retention pond in place, sewer & water in street. Approx 600 feet of frontage on Old Hwy 99 North.

Very few freeway parcels this good remain.

Call Jim Scott, 424-4901 MLS#1057842

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2319 Hickory Drive, Anacortes $699,000 Poised against the lush forestland, this lovely Parkside home has designer touches throughout and a flawless floor plan. Formal dining and living rooms are countered by warm and inviting casual spaces. Oversize kitchen w/huge island overlooks private backyard, perfect for entertaining or peaceful nature watching. Elegant master suite and an additional 3 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. 3 car garage/shop space. King sized lot is perched higher up for stunning territorial views and privacy.

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1819 10th Street, Anacortes $560,000 Beautifully remodeled 1930’s Old Town Gem. This is a must see home that features 4 bdrms, 3 bths w/ main level living at it’s finest. State of the art kitchen w/ black granite, walk in pntry, quiet close cpbrds & lg stainless sink. Master en suite w/ dual head tile shower, soaking tub & dbl vanity. Family room wired for surround sound. Home has a wood burning fireplace & mini splits for the convenience of energy efficient utility bills.

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12 xxx Pass View Road, Decatur Island $169,000 Two beautiful parcels available....buy both for a lovely private estate. Open up view to the water through the trees and take a short jaunt to a protected beach on Thatcher Pass, where you can watch the ferries pass by and maybe even see a whale or two. Power, DSL and water nearby. Decatur Island is just a short water taxi ride from Anacortes, is home to about 330 households and offers lovely trails and beaches, daily mail svc, k-8 school, DSL, 9-hole golf course and country store.

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NHN View Place, Anacortes $179,000 One of the best views in all of Anacortes on this gently sloping lot.

San Juan Islands, the Olympic Mountains, Burrows Bay and the Skyline Marina. The views truly are amazing. CCR’s and zoning require main structure to be of a Manufactured or Mobile variety. Neighbors have daylight basements that build into slope. If you’ve always dreamed of breathtaking views but never thought you’d be able to afford it this is your chance. The views truly are spectacular!

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OPEN HOUSE Sat. JUly 22Nd 12-2 4320 Glasgow Way, Anacortes $450,000 Home with THE VIEW. San Juan Islands for your viewing pleasure.

One level living. Home is loaded with unique features-low maintenance brick exterior, tile roof, courtyard entrance, Ironwood deck 850 sq ft, corner lot & over-sized garage. Large open kitchen w/ fireplace & stainless steel appliances. Tankless water heater and newer vinyl energy efficient windows. Circular driveway. Common areas take full advantage of the views as does the extensive deck. Natural landscaped yard & even more charm.

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1820 & 1816 L Avenue, Anacortes $435,000 Two quaint homes in the heart of Anacortes with peek a boo views of Fidalgo Bay & the Cascade Range. Prime location close to downtown, schools & pool. Green home features 1 bedroom, 1 bath home with new vinyl windows and don’t miss the huge attic space. Blue home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, arched doorways and large basement. Great opportunity on these gems.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1161439 W NE

1606 7th Street, Anacortes $320,000 Old Town charmer located conveniently close to town & Guemes Ferry with beach & park access. Quaint and simple but ready for your fresh new ideas. Go up a story and have a view or stay where it is and have a great home in the heart of Anacortes. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, back porch, gas fireplace, newer windows and roof with a cellar down below. Detached shop/garage. Lots of room for your ideas. Come take a look.

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Lot 9-10 Hartford Ave, Anacortes $160,000 Beautiful, gently sloping lot in Anacortes. Views to the North of Guemes Channel and San Juan Islands. All utilities in the street.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1160642

117 5th Street, Anacortes $400,000 Build your home in the historic and desirable Cap Sante neighborhood. Lot borders Cap Sante Park and has amazing views of Mt. Baker, Fidalgo Bay, Hat & Saddlebag Islands. Near to the shoreline, trails of the park downtown Anacortes and Cap Sante Marina. Bring your house plans & build your dream home on this amazing view lot. Lot has an undivided 1/5 interest in the tide and shore lands.

Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS#1159825

Lot 11 Rock Ridge Parkway, Anacortes $319,000 Welcome to The Summit at Rock Ridge on coveted Fidalgo Island.

Like an island above the island, Rock Ridge offers unsurpassed views of the legendary San Juans in a community of premier Strandberg homes. Capture the beauty of painters light on the water and relax in the refreshing ocean breezes. Minutes from town and the pristine, lush forestlands. These building lots are one-of-a kind, perched at the highest build-able point in Anacortes.

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14547 Gibralter Road, Anacortes $875,000 Spectacular water views of serene bays and Mt. Baker from this impeccably maintained, custom built home. Private off street location, grand entry, formal and informal living areas, office plus a spacious master suite complete the main level. Upper level is perfect for guests with 2 bedrooms and bonus/rec rooms. The lower level is a complete full size MIL unit with 2nd kitchen, laundry and separate heat. Efficient home, low maintenance landscape, 3 car garage and nearby beach access.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 1156335

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Fueled by a substantial increase in sales dollar volume from Canadian buyers, foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate skyrocketed to a new high, as transactions grew in each of the top five countries where buyers originated. NAR’s 2017 Profile of International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate, https:// www.nar.realtor/topics/profile-of-international-home-buying-activity, found that between April 2016 and March 2017, foreign buyers and recent immigrants purchased $153.0 billion of residential property, which is a 49 percent jump from 2016 ($102.6 billion) and surpasses 2015 ($103.9 billion) as the new survey high 1.

Overall, 284,455 U.S. properties were bought by foreign buyers (up 32 percent from 2016), and purchases accounted for 10 percent of the dollar volume of existinghome sales (8 percent in 2016).

“The political and economic uncertainty both here and abroad did not deter foreigners from exponentially ramping up their purchases of U.S. property over the past year,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. “While the strengthening of the U.S. dollar in relation to other currencies and steadfast home-price growth made buying a home more expensive in many areas, foreigners increasingly acted on their beliefs that the U.S. is a safe and secure place to live, work and invest.”

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4 Questions for a Potential Agent Here’s how to find the right realtor for your home search.

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efore you can find your dream home, you must first find your dream real estate agent. Once you’ve found a few likely candidates, you should have a face-to-face meeting. Come prepared with an idea of the type of house you’re looking for and, of course, some of the following questions for your agent.

1. What is Your Background? What are Your Credentials?

Trust is a key part of the buyer/agent relationship, so choose a professional with a level of experience that gives you confidence. Ask about their education background and understand the differences between titles. For example, a Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtor and abides by a strict code of ethics, while a broker has furthered their education and has passed a broker’s license exam.

2. How Many Deals Have You Done in this Neighborhood?

The more knowledgeable an agent is about the community you want to live in, the better according to Steve Goddard of with RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty in Los

HARP Help Question:

We have an older loan and big problems. We have not been able to refinance, in large measure because local real estate values seem stuck. We owe more than the house is worth and worry that we will never be able to get better financing. What can we do to get out of this mess and refinance at today’s lower rates?

Answer:

The government created a program known as HARP – the Home Affordable Refinance Program – that can help a limited number of homeowners who otherwise would not be considered for traditional loans.

The housing market essentially collapsed in 20072008 and in 2009 the government introduced HARP to help underwater borrowers. Unfortunately, the original requirements were strange: you needed a 125 percent loan to value ratio (LTV) to qualify. This

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Angeles. “You want to ask [the agent], ‘How well do you know this area?’ Did they just move here or have they lived here for 40 or 50 years? How long have they been selling real estate?” Goddard says.

3. What is Your Typical Case Load?

This question is not necessarily about the number but rather their availability. Essentially you want to be aware if an agent is overloaded with clients and may not be able to dedicate the appropriate time to finding your future home.

4. How Will We Communicate Throughout This Process?

From first meeting through closing on a house, you should expect reliable and accurate communication from an agent. Inquire about how they make themselves available, whether it’s via email, phone or text message and how often you should expect an update.

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest (and priciest) decisions you’ll ever make. And at the end of the day you want someone on your team that makes you feel comfortable with the process.

means if your property was worth $200,000 you could only qualify for the program if you owed at least $250,000. If your property was worth $200,000 and you owed $201,000 there would be no federal help plus traditional lenders would not refinance a property that was financially upside-down.

To its credit, the government kept working on the HARP. It eventually reduced the level of qualifying debt to an 80 percent LTV and allowed small investors to participate. With better guidelines the program helped many borrowers with toxic or upside-down loans refinance, some three million homeowners according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The government estimates an additional 300,000 borrowers still qualify for the program, but they need to hurry because HARP ends September 30, 2017.

According to the government the current HARP requirements look like this: • You are current on your mortgage, with no 30day+ late payments in the last six months and no more than one in the past 12 months • Your home is your primary residence, a 1-unit second home or a 1- to 4-unit investment property.

• Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae owns your loan.

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• Your loan was originated on or before May 31, 2009.

• Your current loan-to-value (LTV) ratio must be greater than 80 percent.

You can find out if Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac owns your mortgage, and the date it was originated, by going to the links at: https://www.harp.gov/ Eligibility.

If you have looked at the HARP program in the past and it would not work for you, take another look. The program has been tweaked over time and you might qualify today. If your loan was originated after May 31st, 2009, HARP won’t work for you and that’s a real problem. Why should assistance be limited to loans originated prior to mid-2009? The fallout from the financial meltdown is still felt today but for many borrowers the arbitrary 2009 cut-off date is a harsh reminder regarding the limits of government assistance for individual homeowners.

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3 Bed/2.5 bath home in beautiful Glenhaven community with views of Lookout Mtn. Very large Master with bath and his/her closets. All bedrms are good size. Kitchen offers convenience and SS appliances. Home has new paint, laminate and vinyl. Fully fenced backyard with patio. Home is close to community store and Glenhaven community amenities: pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, private beach and trout stocked lake; near several area lakes. Easy commute, 1/2 way between Mount Carla FisCher Danya WolF 360-708-8294 360-982-0010 Vernon and Bellingham. MLS #1159011

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One of a kind lakefront property in the Pacific Northwest with approximately 1,500 feet of water frontage on a pristine trout fishing lake. Private wooded setting located on a dead end road. 2 miles to I-5. One hour to either Seattle, WA or Vancouver, BC. Permit for 10 bedroom water catchment system on file with county. PUD possible in the future as more development occurs. MLS #1105664

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Located just outside the MountVernon City limits, this wooded 1 acre plus lot could be a building site for a stick built, modular, or manufactured home, with plenty of room. Tract has been surveyed (LeGro and Associates) and wetlands have been delineated (Oscar Graham and Pat Bunting).

1.27 acres Priced at less than one half of property Danya Wolf tax assessment of $89,600.00 PUD water 360-708-8294 must be run in from the west; or rain water catchment system needed.

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$39,000

17714 Kingfisher CoVe Lane, Big LaKe

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Waterfronthomewith75ft.oflakefrontagewith private dock! Custom Spanish Style home w/ sweeping staircase up to luxurious master suite.

Kitchen with granite and sub-zero refrigerator; radiant heat; skylights; vaulted ceilings; surround sound; builtin vac; rec room and bonus/storage room. Fantastic views from choice of 3 decks!

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Lovely future building site requisite on using water catchment system to obtain building permit. Power to the property. Nicely treed level tract of land with open area ready for building in the future. Paved street. Walking distance Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 to Rasar State Park! MLS #1080761

15282 Dewey Crest Lane

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This house is awesome! One of a kind home in our community with extensive custom features. This truly unique home reflects the pride and workmanship of a true craftsman. Features include: 14’ vaulted ceilings in living room, 10’ ceilings throughout, hardwood floors, granite counters, maple cabinets, stainless appliances, custom millwork, custom blinds within view windows on south side of home, fabulous p.a. system, fully landscaped, 20+ fruit trees, blueberries, grapes, roses, duck pond, Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 fencing, shop. MLS# 1140955

23786 KamLoop Ct., mount Vernon $150,000 1802 BaKerView Ct, mount Vernon

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EaglEmont Buildable lot with power and water.

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Large lot in Nookachamp Hills Community.

Beautiful country setting overlooks a private lake for you to enjoy. Less than 10 minute drive to the city of Mount Vernon. All utilities are stubbed Yolanda Sakuma to the lot. MLS #1059504 360-421-0435

Attractive, large lot in beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course community, close to brand new 20,000+ SF clubhouse, John Hunter dining and full fitness facilities. 360-202-3854 Complete plans for a beautiful home on this lot are negotiable. MLS #475295

Danya Wolf (owner) ....360.708.8294 Elva Hunter .................. 360.202.3086 Suzanne Jenkins ........360.941.2983 John Hunter ................. 360.202.3854 Brett Tacker ...............360.840.7931 Russ Lanker................. 360.708.1117 Sandy Everett .............360.202.3706 Shirley Bertholf ............ 360.840.1863 JoAnn Boudreau.........360.391.0746 Carla Fischer................ 360.982.0010 Celia Miller ..................360.391.6065 Yolanda Sakuma.......... 360.421.0435 Donna Kurras..............360.770.7596 Annette Johansen ....... 360.419.6711 Patricia Box (office mgr)................ 360.941.9186

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