Real Estate Weekly May 10 2019

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Get Real

Be sure your real estate agent truly understands your goals, style, budget and wants

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It Takes a DownPayment Village

Home buying with a little help from lots of Friends

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May 10-16, 2019

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Get Real

Be sure your real estate agent truly understands your goals, style, budget and wants........................................................ P7

It Takes a Down-Payment Village Home buying with a little help from lots of Friends......................................................... P6

Classifieds.................................................. P7

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BURLINGTON

320 S Burlington Blvd Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 755-9494

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Mount vernon

$74,900

Park Village 55+ established mobile home park. 3 bedrooms and 2 bath.

Large carport and storage shed. MLS #1436353

Call WIlMa, 661-1631

www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com

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Sedro-Woolley

$235,000

Excellent opportunity, 2 homes on one lot. 2 parcel numbers and 2 separate address’s on this lot. Fixer house has 1053 sq. ft. and the fixer single wide manufactured home has 1064 sq. ft. on .42 of an acre in the city of Burlington. MLS #1451865

$265,000

Newer SW townhome. Great floor plan. Kitchen is off dining area w/nice size pantry.

Upstairs has master suite w/walk in closet & full bath. 2 bedrooms share the other full bath. Handy laundry room upstairs. Good size detached garage off the fenced patio area. 2 playgrounds & basketball court too. MLS #1444510

Call Ivana, 770-3550

Call JIM, 708-1681

ConCrete $395,000 Picturesque creek front 2.5 acre setting in foothills of the North Cascades. 1512 SF double wide home w/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan, efficient kitchen, a spacious master suite attached 2 car carport, 3 bay 1680 SF shop, with wood & gas heat. Also outbuildings, gazebo w/outdoor kitchen, all situated on flat usable acreage w/240 ft of Grandy Creek frontage.

MLS #1449172 Call ron, 333-1045

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OPEN HOUSE, Sat. 5/11 • 1-3Pm $399,500

Bright immaculate home in the community of Rolling Ridge. Situated on a large corner lot with beautiful front yard and circular driveway. Spacious backyard with outstanding deck for entertaining and very private. Home has over sized garage, 50 year roof, 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, hardwood flooring and wall-to-wall carpeting throughout. MLS #1441319

Call WIlMa, 661-1631 or JIM, 708-1681

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Charlie & Jeannine Boom 708-9645

Jim Stransky 708-1681

4300 BryCe dr, anaCorteS

$475,000

Directions: From Commercial, turn L (West) onto 12th St., which becomes Oakes Ave. Continue on Sunset, then turn L onto Anaco Beach Rd., then turn L onto Bryce Dr. to home on the left. Completely remodeled rambler. 2 Master BR’s – 1 w/F.P.+ private deck. 3 BR, 2.5 Baths, 1502 sf. 2 car garage w/storage, RV Parking. On F.F. shy ¼ arce lot. Desirable area w/ gorgeous yard. MLS #1425597

Call CharlIe, 708-1415 or JeannIe, 708-9645

Lisa Boon Meyer 420-6608

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Ivana Wood 770-3550

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Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

Arthur Henrichs 389-7879

Kati Shannon 391-1203

Traci Erickson Property Manager 755-5555

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Sedro-Woolley

May 10, 2019

Feature Home From cover:

Sandi riley 770-8670

$173,500

2610 E. SECTION ST. ‘‘LITTLE MTN. ESTATES’’ MT. VERNON

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CALL SANDI RILEY 360-770-8670 *EXTRA SPACIOUS (APPROX. 2500 SQ. FT.) CUSTOM ‘’REDMAN’’ IN TOP 55+ PARK! *ALL LARGE ROOMS,. GAS HEAT, HUGE FRONT COVERED PORCH *BACK OF PARK CUL-DE-SAC, OVERSIZE DOUBLE GARAGE! 9080 W. PRESSENTIN DRIVE, CONCRETE

$228,900

CALL SANDI RILEY 360-770-8670 *HUGE GARAGE/SHOP, LARGE FRONT COVERED DECK *TALL CEDAR TREES W/CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY *2+ BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS W/RECENT UPDATES, POSSIBLE OWNER TERMS! 727 CASCADE PALMS COURT, SEDRO WOOLLEY

$254,500

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Sandi Riley 770-8670 7404 190TH PLACE, ARLINGTON

$479,500

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*CONVENIENT LOCATION CLOSE TO BOEING, SHOPPING & ALL SERVICES *3+ BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH 2 STORY W/GAS HEAT, LOVELY GAS FIREPLACE *OPEN PLAN W/LG. KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING, HUGE MASTER!

*TUCKED AWAY, VERY PARK LIKE 5 ACRE SETTING CLOSE TO SHOPPING & SERVICES *LARGE 3000+ SQ. FT. STORY W/4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS *MASTER ON MAIN, HUGE 3 CAR (1000 SQ. FT.) GARAGE!

YOUR HOME FEATURED HERE! CALL FOR A CURRENT “MARKET APPRAISAL” SANDI RILEY 360-770-8670

XXX OUTLOOK LANE, SEDRO WOOLLEY

2610 E. SECTION ST. ‘’LITTLE MTN. ESTATES’’ M.V.

2610 E. SECTION ST. ‘’LITTLE MTN. ESTATES’’ M.V. $175,500

$148,900

Windermere real estate/anacortes Properties P 3018 commercial ave.

Anacortes,WA • 360-293-8008 www.anacortesrealestate.com

Epic setting! This award winning waterfront

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PAUL WEISZ 360-391-7281

$98,500

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home is an exquisite blend of NW Contemporary and Modern in design.

Home exemplifies craftsmanship in every

CALL SANDI RILEY 360-770-8670

detail. Foyer leads to gourmet kitchen with

*POTENTIAL FOR NICE SOUTHWESTERLY VIEW, BUILDING LOT AVAILABLE! *5 ACRES, LIGHTLY WOODED, POWER & WATER AVAILABLE (BACUS HILL ASSOC.) *MANUFACTURED HOMES OK,...CALL TODAY!

DCS appliances, rich cabinetry and granite counter tops. Kitchen flows into open dining and living with 10’ floor to ceiling windows.

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Amazing Master suite. South facing views

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15797 Yokeko Drive, AnAcortes

from this private cove take in several islands, the Deception Pass Bridge, dynamic boating

CALL SANDI RILEY 360-770-8670

CALL SANDI RILEY 360-770-8670

CALL SANDI RILEY 360-770-8670

*GORGEOUS UPPER/END UNIT (PRIVATE ELEVATOR + STAIRWAY)LIGHT & BRIGHT *2 BIG BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, NICE FAMILY ROOM, GAS STOVE + GAS FIREPLACE *OPEN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM, ALL APPLIANCES, NICE GARAGE

*TOP 5 ‘’55’’ PARKS IN WASHINGTON STATE, GATED PRIVACY, LG. CLUBHOUSE W/POOL -*VERY BACK OF PARK PRIVACY @ CUL-DE SAC,..DOUBLE CARPORT + STORAGE++ *3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, NEWER ROOF/VINYL WINDOWS, WOOD FLOORS, GAS FURNACE + A/C!

*LOADED W/’’TLC’’ & CURB APPEAL, UPGRADED INSIDE & OUT *LARGE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BEAUTY W/LARGE COVERED PATIO + FENCED YD. *GAS HEAT, HUGE OVER SIZE DOUBLE GARAGE, MUCH MORE!

activity and vibrant marine wildlife.

MLS: 1441250 1888393

1898097

360.757.6013 800.869.7084

Brown McMillen Real Estate

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

Excellent Commercial/Industrial building for Lease.8,000 SF of ground floor space that has Bow Farm Land...58 Acres Certified Organic, 1000 + ft of Samish River frontage. Previous Gorgeous home with fabulous panoramic views of Samish Bay, with 100 ft of medium bank nice reception area & office space. 4 roll up doors, & the upper floor has about 4,500 SF of dairy farm with many buildings, new roofs on most buildings. Older farm house, 4BD/2BA, & waterfront. 4BD/4.25BA, 5 car garage, & gated entry all on just under 1 acre. Gourmet kitchen, space with a large 2BD/1.5BA apartment. $5,000 per mo #1382317 2 car garage. $795,000 #1362759 spacious living, family, & rec room plus large deck to entertain. MUST SEE! $1,399,000 #1334827 G N DI EN P LE SA

8 lots left for sale! Each lot has public sewer, water, and natural gas available. Lovely setting Quality 2640 SF home in peaceful Birdsview community. Great room w/river rock fireplace, 70,131 SF commercially zoned site with 3,868 SF building in front and 5,336 SF building in with Otter Pond which is a private lake with good bass fishing & walking trails for you to kitchen w/ top end finishes, dining room, & den. Spacious master, plus 2 more bdrms. Large rear .290 feet of level frontage on the Memorial Highway and paved parking for approximately enjoy. Great spot to build your dream home! Call us today for details. bonus room above 3 car garage, fire pit, & RV parking. $560,000 #1428887 300 vehicles. Good investment property! $1,450,000 #1406739 Kristen Tuttle Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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708-8392 840-4375 770-7083 661-5538

Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman Jodi Dynes Fritz Inman

202-2859 661-0145 333-7783 661-0147

Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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391-5587 661-1500 770-6013 661-4533

Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby Dana Holmes Katie Hilsinger

333-1032 421-5160 913-8662 770-6716 391-3796

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Q&A

Special Deal Question: My mortgage broker said he

could get me a better rate because he knew a lender who was having a “special”. C’mon. Money is money. Is this real?

Answer:

It really does happen that lenders – like supermarkets – have specials, but there are some big differences.

The supermarket has specials in large part because it wants you to come through the door. If the supermarket loses a few cents on grapes but sells a few more steaks, that can be better than selling less generally.

The loan officer might find a special for several reasons.

It can be that there’s an investor in the picture who says to the lender, “Look, here’s $5 million, but you have to loan it out by the 25th of next month.”

The lender hears this and thinks, “Well, I could sell

Patty Fakkema Island County Manager 360.679.5055

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Brandi Jensen Stanwood Escrow Manager/LPO 360.629.9737

there are many places to bury higher costs and fees. A savings in one place may not offset higher costs elsewhere. The solution is to look at the APR (annual percentage rate) shown on the standard Loan Estimate form. The lender must provide this form within three business days after taking your application.

What you would like to see on the form is both a lower interest rate and a lower APR than other offers you consider. The interest rate tells you the cost for renting money while the APR reflects the interest rate plus the various fees and charges associated with originating the loan.

Borrowers, of course, should see the lender’s offer as just that, an offer. Maybe you can do better. If the lender says financing is available at a given rate you can always say, “but I’m looking for …

How close can we get?”

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Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Tel. (360) 416-4902

www.npsar.com

Brandon Koetje Memorial Scholarship The North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® is currently accepting applications for the Brandon Koetje Memorial Scholarship, established in honor of Brandon Koetje in 1992. The purpose is to assist a deserving student from Skagit County and surrounding areas furthering their education at an accredited WA State school.

Applicant Qualifications: Minimum GPA: 3.0 Undergraduate Student (min 1 year secondary education required) Letter of recommendation from faculty member Letter of recommendation from sponsoring REALTOR® Member

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Holly Mathers Island County Title Manager 360.675.2246

By Peter G. Miller

enough mortgages to use the whole $5 million if I drop a fee here and there, or offer to pay some closing costs.” This is worthwhile because the lender has many fixed costs. Sell more loans and the cost per mortgage goes down.

Another idea is that a wholesale lender (a company with money) says to correspondent lenders (companies and mortgage brokers who deal directly with borrowers) that it wants to pump up business. Maybe a quarter will soon close and the lender wants to see more loan closings. Or, maybe, it will waive the underwriting fee to sell more of a particular mortgage, perhaps one with a higher interest rate.

The question is not how the lender was able to offer a lower rate, it’s whether you can get a better deal. If yes, then you’re ahead and that’s what counts.

The caution is that mortgages are complex and

Eldon Brown Skagit County Manager 360.707.2158

Christa Canell Freeland Escrow Manager/LPO 360.331.4838

ASK OUR BROKER

Applications must be received no later than May 31st, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year, and can be found at www.npsar.realtor or by calling the North Puget Sound Association of REALTORS® at (360) 416-4902.

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2311 Montgomery Pl, Mt. Vernon $295,000 Turn-key & uber cute 3 bed/ 1 bath home w/ amazing fully fenced grassy backyard perfect for your Spring and Summer parties! Located on a cul-de-sac lot w/ gravel side yard & RV gate for boat or toy storage. Interior features laminate wood floors throughout, warm designer paint colors, stainless steel appliances, tile back-splash, 3 spacious bedrooms and full bath, generous laundry/ pantry, dual pane windows, & a brand new roof December 2018 for your peace of mind. Hot tub & all appliances stay!

The Danleys 360-488-3858 #1446843

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1319 S. 11th St, Mt. Vernon $365,000 Beautiful Hillcrest rambler combines modern upgrades & original charm. Oak floors, wood-burning fireplace, and cute, sunny kitchen retain mid-century era character; while new 5 piece Travertine master bath & tankless water heater lend modern convenience & comfort. Glass doors from three rooms lead to spacious, west-facing deck & fenced back yard.

Additional 467/sf shop or potential MIL unit.

Yard storage room & parking in alley. Close to parks, schools, hospital, downtown.

Megan O’Bryan 360-708-5817 Spencer Roozen 360-708-0634 #1432799

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OPEN SUNDAY May 12th • 12pM to 2pM 13061 Sunday Ln, Mt. Vernon $499,999 Beautifully remodeled home on Buchanan Hill w/views of the valley. Fruit trees, garden space, sports court, storage shed, and fire pit highlight property on just shy of an acre. Interior features include open main floor with large remodeled kitchen, master suite, bath and living room.

Downstairs includes family room & two bedrooms. New carpet, paint, dishwasher & microwave. The perfect home.

Brett Johnson 360-661-3825 #1442939

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1105 N. 14th St, Mt. Vernon $369,999 Lovely split level home in established neighborhood. Plenty of room to enjoy with 2,274 sq. ft. of living space. Upper level offers 2 bdrms, full bath, kitchen w/breakfast nook, living room w/wood fp, big windows looking over yard plus dining area that leads to french door back deck. Lower level you will find large laundry space, family room, addt wood fp, bdrm w/walk-in closet, 3/4 bth & den/office.

Fantastic backyard features mature trees & landscape, multiple entertaining areas & RV parking.

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1244 Butler Creek Rd, Sedro Woolley $535,000 Rare opportunity to own a premiere cat boarding facility, home and acreage. Run a profitable turn key business. Cat Nap Inn is the premier cat boarding facility in Washington State and has been featured on Evening Magazine, Costco Connection and Cat Fancy most recently as one of the top 45 destinations for cats. This property features six sunny level acres fenced for horses, barn, greenhouse, hot tub, fruit/nut trees and a well maintained home with large master and ensuite bath.

Bob Hyde 360-661-0756 Joanne Day 360-661-7119 #1450351

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13920 Seaward Ln, Anacortes $544,900 Beautiful home in Seaview tucked into its own private oasis. Immaculately maintained rambler overlooks private back-yard surrounded by trees. Nice open floor plan features vaulted ceiling living room w/fireplace, dining area, kitchen w/eating bar & wine cooler. Well thought-out home provides french door office, spacious master suite, 2 addt bedrms & 2 full bths. Terraced sunny deck with hot tub. 3 car garage, RV parking, Alexander & Biz Point beach rights. This home looks brand new inside & out.

Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 #1448709

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6883/6887 Lakewood Pk Ln, Anacortes $1,395,000 Extremely private, peaceful & distinctive.

This home has so many details from the slate inlays to the artisan stained glass windows.

Main residence has 8 foot entry drs, tigerwood floors, glamorous kitchen w/ top of the line appliances, wine cellar & massive full wall stone wd fireplace in living rm. Master features stained glass cathedral french drs plus lavish en-suite. Upstairs has open loft, full bth & 2 bdrms/media room. Detached 5 car garage/ shop a dream plus full apartment on upper level.

Gina Davis 360-708-7794 #1445171

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3802 M Ave, Anacortes $339,900 Come see this meticulous kept home in Anacortes. Take in the views of Mt. Baker, and the pristine waters of the Pacific NW. Close to Schools, parks, shopping, and all the other wonderful amenities Anacortes has to offer. Bring your updating touches to this great 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Work in the shop, or try your hand at gardening in the Garden House. Mature landscaping is in full bloom. Enjoy your morning coffee on the sun drenched patio out back. This home is a must see.

Tracey Peterson-Foy 360-708-1833 #1447945

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STAT Starters Growing 57.3 Percentage increase in value of starter homes over the last five years – a median increase of $47.600.

Source: Zillow

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site.

For any appeal, posting about it on social media drives donations.

But there are special crowdfunding considerations for hopeful homebuyers.

• Know the site’s fees and policies. The sites typically take a percentage of each donation and may also charge credit card processing fees. Some transfer a gift to your bank account within minutes. IRS rules require that a site report any gift more than $600 as miscelFundMe.com, allow laneous income, says a new baby, and alert users to solicit help for gift-givers to what they a spokesperson for any cause, including a really want.

FeatherTheNest.com. down payment. Others It’s probably easier to One site, Homeare specifically geared gather funds via the FundIt.com, allows to housing-related ap- gift-registry variety, 12 months to raise peals or are geared because then invitamoney, and users’ to marrying couples, tions for showers and mortgage must then or those celebrating weddings can include be funded by CMG Fia specific event, like the web address of the nancial.

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Home buying with a little help from lots of friends

ore homebuyers M are getting help making a down pay-

can still get down payment help, albeit from lots of sources giving ment – usually from a smaller amounts. generous Mom or Dad. It’s relatively easy – Don’t have deep-pock- and now socially aceted parents? With ceptable – to appeal benevolent friends, for money through cousins, aunts and un- “crowdfunding” sites. cles, and others, you Some sites, like Go6

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• Ask your mortgage lender how to document crowdfunded cash.

If small deposits are made over the course of a couple months or more, a lender doesn’t look at the crowdfunded deposits differently than if you slowly built your own savings, notes Christian Hernandez of Mares Mortgage, Orange County, California. Any single deposit amount that’s more than half of your monthly income must be explained. “A simple letter,” suffices, suggests Hernandez, saying something like, “‘the funds came from our crowdfunding site and attached is the documentation paper trail of these funds.’”

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f you’re looking to buy or sell a home, finding a real estate agent is the easy part.

It’s finding a good agent who clearly comprehends what you’re looking for that’s the hard part. Because truth is, agents and clients aren’t always on the same page, and lack of communication can lead to some serious regrets, the experts agree.

“It’s important to choose an agent carefully, as this is likely the largest transaction of your life. A great agent will go above and beyond to make sure you’re not only getting the best deal possible but that the transaction moves smoother,” says Jordan Abrams, agent with OCF Realty in Philadelphia. “The problem is that agents make money when a sale closes, regardless of how much effort is put into getting something to close. If and when it does close, they then get their commission.”

Angela Kristen Taylor, who, as epresident of Winter Haven, Florida-based Master Agent Life, coaches real estate agents professionally, says there are other culprits behind this problem, too.

“It can be agent inexperience and lack of training. There is no mandatory training process in place outside of licensing laws,” says Taylor.

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Be sure your real estate agent truly understands your goals, style, budget and wants “Also, many agents who choose this role as their career have low self-esteem and can lack confidence to make out-of-the-box suggestions to their clients for fear of being rejected.”

April Lee, a Topanga, California homeowner, says she felt an agent-client disconnect as both a home seller and buyer.

“Neither my seller’s agent nor buyer’s agent truly understood me. The latter tried to discourage me from shopping in the rural area I preferred,” says Lee. “I definitely realized the value in a good agent. But I also learned that both parties are responsible for making sure the other understands what is expected out of the conversation.”

To ensure a happier experience with your agent and more satisfaction as a client, try these tips: Know what you want, and do your homework before enlisting an agent. “Buyers and sellers need to understand what they’re looking for in a home purchase or home

sale. Narrow down your target neighborhoods and desired home styles as a buyer.

Check out open houses and prices on similar homes for sale if you’re a seller,” Abrams recommends.

Choose an agent wisely. “Ask folks you trust for referrals.

Interview the candidates carefully. You want to hire someone who is responsive, is experienced in your area, and gets along well with you,” says Debra Goodwin, agent with William Raveis Legends Realty Group in Irvington, New York.

Convey rules and expectations. “Discuss how often you want to be contacted and if you prefer text, email or a phone call,” Abrams says.

“This gives everyone a clear picture of what is expected and a good base for the conversations that follow.”

Write down your wants. If you’re a buyer, “create a paper punch list of items and indicate your must-haves, liketo-haves, and absolute no’s,” Lee says. “Specify how many

bedrooms, baths and square feet you want, and indicate your neighborhood boundaries.”

Be more vocal about your needs and the reasons behind them. “Most agents sincerely want to please but don’t always know how to do that. Be clear and precise about what you want. Don’t just say you want a large yard – specify that you want room for a small pool and space for your dog to run,” suggests Taylor.

Discuss possible outcomes, consequences and next steps. “What is the plan if your house doesn’t sell as quickly as you had hoped, or if you are buying and the seller doesn’t accept your bid? How will multiple offers be handled? Ask your agent what happens next or what his or her plan B is if your first plan doesn’t work out,” Goodwin advises.

If, after these steps, you’re still not satisfied with your agent or the level of communication, consider switching to a different professional.

“However, if you’ve signed an agreement with the agent’s brokerage, they would have to agree to cancel that agreement, which could incur a fee,” says Taylor.

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FSBO Anacortes Newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath rambler, 984 sq. ft. near Storvik Park, stores and Island Hospital.

New wood floor, sheet rock, paint, kitchen, granite counter tops, subway tiles, G.E. appliances and bathrooms completely updated.

Hunter Douglas blinds, new roof, energy efficient double pane windows, Lennox forced air natural gas furnace. Insulated, new plumbing, upgraded electrical, deck and large fenced backyard, 6969 sq. ft. lot. $359,500 Please call (360) 8558091 to make an appointment.

LOOKING TO RENT TO OWN . . .

Do you have a rental house? Tired of having bad renters? I'm looking for a house, rent-to-own.

I'm a good renter and have references. I have a little money to put down.

Needs to be in Skagit Co. & have a yard. Could be a fixer upper. Call 360-7082022 if interested or if you know someone who might be. If you reach a recording for Jo's Healing Hand, that's me, please leave a message.

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE

All rental and real estate for sale advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for the rental or sale of real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD at (206) 220-5170.

LA CONNER COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT $625,000. 608 S. First Street.

3 commercial units + 2nd floor apartment + moorage.

55' waterfront.

Current income in place.

CBA ID# 596812 Hansen Real Estate, LLC 206-604-7941

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32248 S LYMAN FERRY RD, SEDRO WOOLLEY

$560,000 7358 SKAGIT VIEW DR, CONCRETE

$55,000 1618 uNISON PLACE, MOuNT VERNON

$834,000

Homebuyer Education Seminar Presented by Carla Fischer, Skagit Tradition Realty in conjunction with Carol Harris, NMLS: 518858, PrimeLending.

42875 RIVERS EDGE CT., CONCRETE

Ready to build level lot with 3 bedroom septic in place.

Power and water on property. Trees provide privacy. Gated boat launch, community beach access, tennis courts, large gazebo and community Carla Fischer Suzanne Jenkins park. MLS# 1363180 360-982-0010 360-941-2983

$200,000 45249 NESIKA TRAIL #2333, LAKE TYEE

$52,000

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Must See to appreciate this log home on 2 acres. Current owner built with many unique stunning details. A variety of old growth woods blend for an amazing aesthetic. Maple counters, pecan floors, cedar beams and Ponderosa Pine ceiling. Entertaining space: Indoor has lots of seating & Outdoor has decks and patio bbq area with adjacent bonus room.

Attached 3 car garage with grease/work pit.

Huge 30’ X 60’ shop. Large garden space, Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma 360-982-0010 360-421-0435 fruit trees - apple, cherry, pear.

Classic large ge one home on the 12th Fair Fairway Golf Course in beautiful Eaglemont. 3 stories with plenty of room. New carpeting appliances and granite arpeting and all new stainless steel applianc counters. Gracious entertaining en with living room, formal dining & kitchen w/greatt room r trium. & atrium.

Curved staircase mater & case to lg. mat walk-in bath & -in closet & 5 piece ba bedrooms 2 baths ths. Downstairs 4 bedrooms, with spacious family rroom, wet bar, pool table, table sauna, 2 bedroom th. 3 ccar garage & tile roof. JOHN Hunter Elva Hunter & 2 bath.

360-202-3854 360-202-3086 MLS #1234575

24072 TRINITY LANE, SEDRO WOOLLEY $194,000

Valuable information for Home buyers: • Loan programs available • Buying with Zero Down • Credit and Budgeting • Down payment assistance

Carla Fischer (360) 982-0010 carla@skagittraditionrealty.com

DATE: Saturday, May 11th, 2019 WHEN: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Skagit Tradition Realty 3780 E College Way, Mount Vernon There will be pizza provided for our half hour break.

Please Pre-register by contacting Carla or Carol Offered in co-operation with WSHFC for more information visit : www.WSHFC.gov Carol Harris Loan Originator

Build your dream home with beautiful river and mountain views.

Waterfront property with building site high above river to enjoy those views. A five bedroom septic system and power are already in place and set back from the road to enjoy the peaceful setting and views. John Deere lawn tractor is included with Carla Fischer property. Must see to appreciate. MLS# 1380219. 360-982-0010

Lake Tyee is a gated community and strict about who enters. Please contact listing agent for an appointment to view. Lake Tyee is recreational use only, not residential. Owners may utilize the property any 210 days a Sherry Ruderman calendar year. Dues are 159/mo 360-540-1552

3789 E. DIVISION ST., MOuNT VERNON

Homebuyer Education Seminar Presented by Yolanda Sakuma, Skagit Tradition Realty in conjunction with Pia Costales-Ortiz, US Bank and Jessica Nguyen, Peoples Bank.

Valuable information for Home buyers: • Loan programs available • Buying with Zero Down • Credit and Budgeting • Down payment assistance

A RARE FIND! Almost 17 acres, mostly pasture, out of flood plain. Beautiful 1-acre bldg site, with water/power in street. Soil test, 2004. Designated Open Space Recreational.Inthepast,landhasproducedstrawberries, corn, and, most recently, hay. Rich soil includes lagoon area, used by former Dairy Farm next door. If you are longingforafewacrestotryyourhandathobbyfarming, whether planting crops, grazing beef cattle, or raising Shirley Bertholf horses, etc., this is your golden opportunity!

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Yolanda Sakuma (360) 421-0435 ysakuma30@gmail.com

DATE: Saturday, May 18th, 2019 WHEN: 10:00 to 3:00 WHERE: Peoples Bank, Burlington Branch, 822 S. Burlington Boulevard There will be light snacks provided; a half hour break is scheduled, please bring a sack lunch.

Please Pre-register by contacting Yolanda, Jessica or Pia

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$650,000

Great 10 acre development property for higher end homes or Planned Unit Development. Amenities include: Public Utility District Water, Cascade Natural Gas, Puget Power (Puget Sound Energy), high speed internet, city garbage pickup and access to city sewer. Beautiful Wooded property with territorial view and open park-like setting. Includes vintage home with basement and detached garage, and is currently Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 rented. MLS# 1299587

4628 PARKVIEW LANE, EAGLEMONT

$719,000

information visit : www.WSHFC.gov

Real Estate Office

charris@primelending.com Lo.primelending.com/charris

Real Estate Office

45246 NESIKA TRAIL #2D41, LAKE TYEE $60,000

17000 TROuT DRIVE, MOuNT VERNON

$615,000

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|CRA Mortgage Loan Officer | NMLS # 1690069 p. 360-755-1025 | c. 360-941-3236 f. 360-424-0622 | pia.costalesortiz@usbank.com U.S. Bank Home Mortgage.

1508 Riverside Dr Mount Vernon, WA 98273 | PD-WA-3397 | Visit me online HABLO ESPAÑOL

NMLS: 518858 Mobile: 425-478-1638 Office: 360-547-7857 Fax: 866-908-3893

This 2011 Fleetwood Park Model is ready for your recreational enjoyment. It is a cozy 1 bedroom with loft, full bath and full size appliances. There is a fire pit and plenty of parking. A metal roof is used on the covered deck; spacious for entertaining and barbeque area. The comfort station is conveniently located just 1 lot over and the property is just up the hill from the lake. LakeTyee is a gated recreational community with any 210 days use in a calendar year. Dues are $159/mo. Sherry Ruderman 360-540-1552 MLS# 1425014

Gorgeous Nookachamp Hills country estate w/expansive views.

Beautifully built, 4 bed, 3.5 bath home on shy half acre corner lot w/lg sunny garden area. 2 covered porches, enjoy breathtaking sunsets from one & relax to the sound of the waterfall pond from the other. Open plan spills out to 40’ deck for entertaining! Peninsula gas fireplace, Central Vac, skylights, tons of storage! Master w/tiled shower, jetted tub, walk-in closet. Too much to list! Lovingly maintained & move in ready.

Lynn Jenssen MLS# 1436546 360-298-6569

fOR vOTing Skagit tradition realty BEST REal ESTaTE OfficE!

Brand new home in sought after Eaglemont Golf Course Community! Luxury living in this custom 3,315 sq.ft. home, light and bright 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath.

Lg kitchen w/SS appliances, granite counters & island. Great room w/gas fireplace, deck overlooking nature. Main floor living w/master & bath w/jetted tub, shower & walk-in closet, utility room. Upstairs w/ 2nd master & bath +2 bedrooms. Additional SF downstairs ready to complete, AC & tankless water heater. Situated on a Elva Hunter JOHN Hunter quiet peaceful street! MLS# 1405852 360-202-3086 360-202-3854

360.424.0300

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

www.skagittraditionrealty.com 1878698

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