Real Estate Weekly | May 23, 2014

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320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com (360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153

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Mount Vernon

$124,950

Older home on over ¾ acre. Possibility to sub-divide. 3 BD, 1 BA. Shy 1000 sq. ft. F.S. gas stove, wood floors. Attached rooms & shop area.

Attached 1 car garage. MLS #638774

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Sedro-Woolley

$160,000

4.29 Acre Lot. Drilled private well on lot. Lot certification completed. Only a couple miles East of I-5.

Peaceful running creek on West edge of property.

4 BD septic permit applied for. MLS #627782

Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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Sedro-Woolley

$209,950

3 BD, 1.75 BA, rambler. Sits on large lot in SedroWoolley. One owner home. Fenced backyard, backing up to vacant field. Gas heat, gas F.P. in living room. Vaulted ceilings for feeling of openness.

MLS # 638618 Call Debbie, 708-8780

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Sedro-Woolley

$225,000

Neat and tidy home on great corner lot. Updated carpet & tile floors, fresh paint. Finished garage.

Large fenced back yard w/ deck. All appliances included! MLS #637194 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

$259,950

Great price for this Eaglemont home. 4 BD, 2.5 BA. Master suite on main floor. Gas fireplace. Tile & hardwood flooring. Att. 3 car garage. Huge deck overlooking greenbelt. MLS #612771

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Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

$274,000

Custom 3 bed + den/office. Approx. 2311 sq. ft.

Kitchen opens to family rm. Lg. Master suite w/ jetted tub & shower. New roof. Great backyard, rare 1/3 acre lot. MLS #593431

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Sedro-Woolley

$339,950

Gorgeous home in perfect setting. Offering privacy of 5 acres, but close to town. 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 1755 sq. ft. Refinished Oak flooring, granite counter tops & more! Enjoy pristine relaxed evenings by no-flood creek. MLS # 615156 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mike Welling 540-1341

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Sedro-Woolley

$399,500

Awesome, like new home. Nearly 15 acres of Ag. farm land. 3 oversized BD, 2.5 BA. Hardwood and tile floors thru-out. 2 way English style doors and windows. Natural gas radiant floor heating. Large deck for entertaining, RV Parking. MLS #619501 Call Jim, 708-1681

Debbie Allen 708-8780

Corinne Cartwright 202-2397

$240,000

Shy 1800 sq. ft. home on 5 acres – very tranquil.

3 BD, 2 Bath, family rm. Lg. garage/shop. New roof, newer tile shower. Lg. deck to enjoy peaceful living. MLS #620226 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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Burlington

$615,000

Beautiful Burl. Hill home. 4260 S.F., 3 BD + office & sun rm., 2.5 BA. Brazilian oak floors, Travertine & Granite. Walk-in pantry, Gas F.P. in Liv. Rm. Huge finished 608 S.F. shop. 2 car gar. + 45 X 18 Attached RV garage. MLS # 639247 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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$357,000

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ACREAGE IN TOWN..2.73 acres of level cleared land in middle of Concrete. Great location for new home or mfg home. $72,600. #582040 TOP OF THE HILL.. 20 acres on Bacus Hill w/water & electric available. Panoramic views to south & west. $79,500. #600802 GEORGEOUS CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN.. home just completed on an acre on Bow Hill. Over 2500sf, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, lots of blt-ins, 3 car garage. $485,000. #409469

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WATERFRONT HOME..stunning architectural home on south facing low bank lot in Anacortes. Wonderful setting, just $799,000. #588545

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PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP.. beautifully maintained, 2658+sf CUTE HOUSE - LARGE LOT.. 2 BR, 790sf home, fully home, walkout bsmt. Open floor plan, 4 BR, 3 BA, priced fenced corner lot. Ample parking. RV parking. Near to sell! $274,900. #605880 schools & stores. $124,900.#605880 JUST REDUCED!..Bacus Hill 20 secluded acres, Wise- COUNTY CLUB RAMBLER W/SHOP..4 BR, 1.75 BA. man Creek crosses corner of property. $100,000. #297233 2483sf home. Beautiful kitchen, maple cabinets. Finished NEW LISTING..TWO FOR ONE!! Nice 1 1/2 story home, 1700sf shop. #459,000. #473037 good Sedro location with 2 BA rental in back. Call for de- 2 ACRE LOTS..2 parcels ready for your new home. Nice tails. $217,500. #626825 territorial views & municipal water available. $110,000 LOVELY CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION..4 BR, 2.5 BA home. each. #261525 2670sf of living space. Formal living & dining rooms, good CHARMING COTTAGE..on Mt. Vernon Hill, built in 1939, sized family room, large patio & much more. #375,000. great fenced backyard w/Pergola, iron wood deck, french #582124 doors. Views of river. 2 BR, 1.75 BA. $213,000. #6111641 MOUNT VERNON HILL..one of a kind brick one story BURLINGTON OFFICE BLDG..great exposure one block home near Hillcrest Park. 2 BR, 2 car detached garage. from Brl Blvd., close to I-5. Cape Cod style, over 2000sf $214,950. #616175 remodeled. 4 Offices, large con. center w/gas f/pl. & 21 WOODED ACRES..this hillside parcel offers views more. $399,500. #607656 south over Clear Lake. $199,950. #600542

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Sits on dead end lane w/creek. $54,900. #455168 15 ACRES..excellent bldg site, great location, minutes to freeway & Bellingham. Shallow wells in area. Creek & valley views. $180,000. #512840 GRACEFUL LIVING..7 years young, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, well designed home. Many upgrades in desired subdivision. $239,900. #620960

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Where to Find a Good Deal

Inventory is tightening and home prices are rising, but there are deals to be had if you know where to look.

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ntil a few years ago, homebuying was synonymous with sweet deals and bargains galore. There was an abundance of inventory, and foreclosures and short sales served up homes at rock-bottom prices.

Not anymore.

With inventories tightening, investors bowing out of the market, and prices slowly inching upward, a good price tag is getting harder to come by.

The median sale price of a new home jumped 12.6 percent from March 2013, to $290,000 in March 2014, according to a recent report from the U.S. Commerce Department.

While existing home sales dropped marginally to an annual adjusted rate of 4.59 million, according to the National Association of Realtors, the market still continues to be tight. The good news is, despite all that, you can still find a bargain price on your new home.

“There are always good deals,” says Chris Pollinger, SVP of sales with First Team Real Estate in Irvine, California. “Some are just harder to find than others.”

According to the NAR’s 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, homes sold directly by owners sold for nearly $50,000 less than the agent-assisted sales. The median sale price of for-sale-by-owner home was $184,000, compared to the $230,000 median price on a home sold through a realtor.

Walter Molony, an NAR spokesman, says although the homes sold directly by owners are cheaper, there are some differences.

They are likely to be smaller, and the transactions mostly happen among family members or friends. “They are also a pretty small share of the marketplace,” Molony says. “If you factor out people (owner and buyer) who knew each other prior to the sale, for-saleby-owner homes constituted only 6 percent of total sales.”

Realtors specialize in neighborhoods, and they are aware of good deals in an area, Molony adds. Further, real estate professionals

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have access to tons of data sites and act as the buyers’ advocate.

To find a low-priced home, look for short sales, says Michael Mahon, executive vice president of HER Realtors in Columbus, Ohio.

“They are still an opportunity for a lot of buyers,” Mahon says.

Many homeowners still struggling with mortgage payments may be falling behind on them. They are more likely to sell their homes than let these homes slide into foreclosure. Real estate professionals have access to data to determine such homes, Mahon says.

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“When you hear of a good deal, jump on it right now,” Pollinger says, as they can disappear quickly. Pollinger advises potential buyers to have pre-approved financing and down payment verifications ready before they even start looking for a new home.

Look at homes that have been sitting in the market for a while.

“Stale inventory always goes through price drops because they have a stigma attached to them,” Pollinger says. “If your offer is the only one on the table, you can get more favorable terms.”

Ask your realtor to get you a list of homes that haven’t sold in the last two to three years. Approach the owner and ask if they are still interested in selling. Your Realtor can arrange for a oneparty showing.

If you are the kind who likes home-improvement projects, look for older homes in older neighborhoods. “You have a lot of [older] parents that are moving into assisted living homes,” Pollinger says. “When the kids inherit these assets they often don’t have the lump sum available to fix these homes. That’s where we see the biggest pool of investors.”

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 17736 PAMELA STREET, MOUNT VERNON Windermere Real Estate/Skagit 1030 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360.424.4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

$349,950

Elizabeth Miller 360.420.3607

Outstanding residence in a fantastic location! Light filled flowing plan provides gracious living indoors & out. Cooks kitchen offers glistening granite crowned w/glass tile, prep island, breakfast bar & great storage.

Main floor office/den area & superb sun-room to relax the day away. Perfect master w/ tiled bath & walk-in. Massive upper level bonus room awaits the room theater! Spectacular entertainment deck hightlights your backyard paradise. Don’t miss the large shop space & RV parking! #634557

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 821 STATE ST, SW

$ 145,000

Great 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, new roof in 2014, new interior paint, flooring & more! There are 2 extra rooms in the basement. Fully fenced backyard. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075 or Karine Anderson at 4211189. #634117

4030 FRIDAY CREEK RD, BRL

$279,500

Charming 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home nestled above popular Friday Creek. 2400+ SF with spacious rooms & great views. 2 car garage, shed & greenhouse, very private setting on beautifully landscaped .75 acre lot. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #605543

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$149,000

25451 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MV$169,000 12+ acres property with peace & quiet. Deep well with plentiful water plus 5 bedroom septic system.

Fenced pasture area. Single wide with attached living area, covered carport, shop & more. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828 #548720

1410 MALLORD VIEW DR, MV

$185,000

Very nice 2 bedroom upper, end unit condo with nice open floor plan! Gas fireplace, den/office, nice kitchen with granite eating bar & all appliances stay.

2-car garage & private deck.

More photos & info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #634461

4204 BLUE HERON CIR #B, ANA $200,000 Water view from a secluded patio & yard. 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath w/open floor plan. Master bedroom has 2 large closets. Just off Hwy 20, close to town.

Call Deborah McNeal at 707-8073 #635603

2347 CROSBY DR, MV

$269,000

Updated, 1.5 story home on Little Mountain. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Finished basement has a bar, pool table & wood stove. Vaulted ceilings, hot tub on deck with covered awning. New paint and carpet. Call Nathan Loeb at 333-7197. #620383

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19195 DRY SLOUGH RD, MV

$549,900

Incredible custom home on desirable Fir Island! Sitting high on a rock ridge with incredible valley & mountain views & out of the flood plain! 5-stall barn, pasture, above ground pool & greenhouse.

More photos & info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446 #637122

878 JUNIPER POINTE LN, CAMANO IS$578,500

16905 VIEW LANE, LC 3204 D AVE, ANA

$293,600

Gorgeous Mt. Baker, Cultus Mtns & VIEWS! Over 5 acres with 2 HOMES on separate parcels! Great Barn, Heated shop, plus additional outbuildings.

Call Karine Anderson at 421-1189 or Tasha Zhalis at 391-5075. #630897

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Excellent commuter location! Over 2700sqft on 1/2 acre fenced lot. 3 beds/2.5 baths, office & huge bonus room. Large shop area, RV Parking & 3 car garage. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #634557 NE

Solid 4 bd home with tons of potential! Living room has a wood fireplace, nice dining room; both w/ wood floors. Utility room, built-in cabinets & gas heat. Corner lot w/ detached one-car garage. Elevation certificate for lower flood insurance premiums.

More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #627015

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17736 PAMELA ST, MV

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$315,000

Lovingly renovated turn of the century farm house w/pristine Skagit Valley views. 3 Bed/1.75 bath w/ craftsman features & shy half acre lot.Call Cindy Sullivan at 941-9443 #636685

3803 RIDGE COURT, MV

$319,000

Summer Ridge home on large 1/3 acre corner lot with great sunset views over the valley. 2600+ SF with a fully finished daylight basement. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus office/craft room. Sunny outdoor living areas. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #587451

VACANT LAND 0 N. 16TH ST, MV

$399,500

4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2644 SF. Formal living & dining rooms; family room; updated kitchen with SS appliances & granite counter tops; all new updated baths; & a den/office. 3-car garage, detached shop/ garage, patio/gazebo. Gas heat & central A/C. More photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446 #634181

2575 W. BEACH RD, OH

$439,000

120ft of no bank, oceanfront. 4 bedroom w/3.75 bath home. Open floor plan w/ nice sized kitchen.

RV garage, 2 car garage w/shop space. Call Karine Anderson at 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075. #637298

$79,500

Hard to find city residential building lots – price includes P#25751 & #25709. All services available at street. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #499023

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21338 CLARA PL, SW 12814 FARM TO MARKET, MV

$399,500

Water view home on Hope Island; located in a community of no-lease properties. Sound/island views from this custom 3 bdrm home w/ a full second living quarters in the finished daylight basement.

Two decks, garden/storage shed, & fenced yard.

More photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #631284

Great no-bank waterfront home on sandy Juniper Beach with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2230 SF. Great views of the Cascades, Mt. Rainier & Port Susan Bay with full southern exposure. Call George Bellos at 708-9762. #620181

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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

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4305 EAGLE VIEW CT. ANA

$495,000

Beautiful Craftsman with main level living & lrg garage/shop below. Views of Guemes Channel, Ferry Terminal and Sunsets. Updated home, hardwood floors, elegant kitchen w/newer Jenn-Air appliances, granite counters, dual ovens, pantry & more. Open Design & Outstanding Yard!

Colleen Sargent 360.202.2155 MLS#634208

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13812 SEAVIEW WAY, ANA

$409,000

Traditional 4 BR, 3 BA, 2934 SF on quiet St. in desirable Seaview neighborhood. Stunning 2-story, beautiful staircase, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors & eat-in kitchen open to Great Room. Lrg Master w/2 closets & jetted tub. Lrg fenced yard & 3-car garage.

X-large deck to BBQ & enjoy NW summers. Beach rights & Only 6 miles NAS back gate!

Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS#634294

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$449,000

Fee-simple, minutes from La Conner & Anacortes.

Seaside living w/breezy spaces, Lg windows flooded w/light & glass doors that open to layers of decks perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Main level bed & bath; fun loft bed w/full bath & retreat space.

Wake up to shimmering waters, Olympic Mountains, & gorgeous Skagit Bay. Perfect for primary residence/vacation getaway!

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 or Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS#619441

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160 CHINOOK WY, CENTER ISL

$67,500

Expand this cute recreational “tiny house” or build your dream cabin on this very pretty island parcel.

Large lot w/tall fir trees on perimeter & a sunny cleared building site w/plenty of room for garden.

2 bd septic is installed, power & water serve the existing cabin.

Sarah Jones 360.375.6142 MLS#634658

819 FIDALGO AVE, ANA

$360,000

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Ready-to-build! Septic, power & water installed ... over $30,000 invested. Grassy site gets lots of sun & has trees along the perimeter. Very special moss-covered rock provides privacy to neighboring properties. Center Isl is a short water taxi ride from Anacortes & has amenities. DSL! Sarah Jones 360.375.6142 MLS#636500

3813 ROCK RIDGE PKWY

$149,000

Surrounded by Coveted City of Anacortes Forest Lands, the Rockridge neighborhood enjoys a lush, forested setting with access to miles of trails just out the backdoor. 9,538 sq ft building site with all utilities is ready for your new home. Design your dream home!

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS#627197

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7404 GUEMES PL. GUEMES

Island waterfront retreat w/magnificent southerly views. Holiday Hideaway Beach Rights includes 3 beaches, one has boat ramp & picnic table. Inviting home, open floor plan, beautiful fireplace, 2 delightful master suites each w/breath taking view. Lrg tool shed, 2 car garage, basement area for workshop or studio, new refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS#462783

174 MAKAH, CENTER ISL

$339,900

Beautiful Well Kept Condo, Move in Ready! Views of Mt. Baker & Fidalgo Bay from upper & lower balconies. Wood wrapped windows and engineered flooring. Bedroom and 3/4 bath on main level for one level living convenience & 2 Bd upstairs w/2 full Ba for more space. Close to the amenities of town.

Snow Birds this condo is turnkey living at its finest.

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS#609449

Great opportunity to have existing rental income property & build up to four more units. Road & utility improvements required on ‘Q’ Ave for existing short plat. R2 zoning allows for possible 2 duplexes or 4 unit PUD in addition to existing house. House is 1240 sf w/3 Bdrm & 1.5 Bath.

John Prosser Jr. 360.202.3891 MLS#622023

7553 HOLIDAY BLVD, GUEMES

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Quiet cul-de-sac w/views of Mt Baker, Padilla Bay & Sunrises. Main floor living, 3 Bd 2 Ba, kitch w/eating bar & working space. Close to schools, hospital & easy access to Hwy 20. Immaculately maintained, nicely landscaped, private cozy fenced backyard patio w/6 person Hot Tub. 2 car garage w/shop space & large area for RV/boat parking on the side.

Kathy Rodgers 360.941.4400 MLS#628026

$399,500

Newer home on 11+ acres of farmland. Well-constructed open floor plan w/hardwood floors, great kitchen w/island, vaulted ceilings, lots of wood trim & cozy brick fireplace w/gas insert. 3 Bdrm, 1.5 Ba, covered front porch, large detached garage/shop, room for lrg garden plus 10 acres of Ag land w/its own well for irrigation. Public water, natural gas & easy access to I-5.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS#594477 NE

$395,000

$268,000

Enjoy island life! Affordable, turn-key, 1296 SF, 2 BD + den manufactured home built in 2007. Beautiful views of the Guemes Channel from most rooms in the house. Watch the boats go by from the covered deck. Great Southern exposure for gardening.

Close to ferry dock!

Margie Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS#472919

215 E MOORE ST. SEDRO WOOLLEY $232,000 Fabulous location w/approx. 20,000 vehicles passing daily. Plenty of off street parking at the front door & more in the rear. Successful antique business here since 1985 & would be willing to negotiate on the inventory.

Building was renovated in 1985 then new roof in 2008.

Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS#485202

Last year our Foundation donated over $10,000 to Skagit County families in need.

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Pre-Qualified, Pre-Approved or Pre-Underwritten?

Question: Our real estate broker is suggesting that we forget about getting pre-approved or prequalified for a mortgage and instead get preunderwritten. What’s the difference, and what are the pros and cons?

Answer: Buyers who need mortgage financing have always been ahead if they have a good idea of how much they can afford before looking for a home. The terms “pre-approval” and “pre-qualified” have been used for decades to describe the interaction between borrowers and lenders before house hunting begins.

However, the terms pre-approval and prequalified are used differently by different lenders. For some, it’s little more than a very rough estimate of affordability while in other cases it may involve a credit report review and a lot of investigation by the loan officer.

The new idea is to get a loan “preunderwritten.” This means giving a lender much of the data and paperwork needed for a loan approval. The lender then can come up with a very precise idea of affordability.

Pre-underwriting means that questions can be raised early in the lending process, a good idea. Maybe an incorrect item on a credit report can be resolved or a small debt can be paid off.

However, pre-underwriting – like preapprovals and pre-qualifications – raises some issues.

First, a pre-underwriting is not a loan commitment. It can’t possibly be a mortgage approval because the property has not been identified, there has not been an appraisal, and the loan-to-value ratio is unknown.

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Second, borrowers need to ask what nonrefundable charges are involved, if any.

Third, the fact that the lender has provided a pre-approval does not mean the borrower cannot still search around for better loans. In the same way that the lender has not provided a loan commitment, neither has the borrower.

In the worst case, if you go elsewhere you’ll lose application money paid to the lender, but that might be a bargain f you can get a better rate from a new lender. Shaving one-eighth of a percent on a $150,000 mortgage means you save roughly $185 during the first year of the loan – and additional interest every year thereafter.

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Credit Report Errors Get Easier to Clear New credit-reporting rules make it simpler for consumer to correct mistakes

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omebuying is complicated, and purchasers have to tread lightly to ensure nothing goes wrong.

In fact, before they even start shopping, buyers should investigate if anything is already wrong – in their credit report.

New procedures used by credit-reporting bureaus promise to make it easier to set wrongs right. But getting mistakes cleared, and perhaps boosting your credit score to qualify for a mortgage, also depends on how well you can communicate, says experts.

Here’s why: Last year, the three major bureaus – Experian, Equifax and TransUnion – changed the way they transmit a consumer’s complaint to the credit issuer involved. Now, the issuer – say, an auto loan or credit card company – must review the consumer’s written explanation, in addition to any supporting documentation, says Norm Magnuson, vice president of the Consumer Data Industry Association, a trade group.

Previously, consumers’ documentation may not have been reviewed by the issuer. Instead, a code that the bureau assigned to describe the reason for the mistake may have been all the issuer looked at, explains Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com. The change is good, notes Rick Palandri of Republic Mortgage Home Loans in Chicago, who says he’s seen disputes quickly resolved, “assuming the buyer has the exact information required by the creditor.” “Let the creditor know you know exactly what happened and that you have the documents to back it up,” adds John Oldshue of LowCards.com.

A sample dispute letter is available at myfico.com.

You’ll want to start checking your credit report early – about 60 days before beginning home shopping, says Magnuson. Once a year, request free copies of all three of your credit reports at annualcreditreport.com. Many buyers now begin their househunting by seeking pre-qualification or pre-approval — or preunderwriting (see Q&A) – and may often be given copies of their credit reports during that process, concludes Palandri.

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CLASSIFIEDS 2 Bdrm, 315 W. Woodworth, S-W. $725 + dep. W/D hookups, no pets/smoking.

W/S/G pd. 360-854-8507.

MOVE IN SPECIAL $199 for 1st months rent.

2 bdrm, 1 ba, Burl., W/D hookup, W/S/G pd. No pets. $780/mo. 757-2923 Sedro Villa Apts. 829 Reed St., Sedro-Woolley. Senior 62+ or disabled. Non smoking, secure building.

Accepting applications for 1 & 2 bdrm apts, basic rent 1 bdrm, $708; 2 bdrm, $755; or 30% of income.

360-855-1664 TDD 711. Income limits apply.

This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer.

Sedro-Woolley, 2 Bdrm, 1 ¾ Ba, 2 car garage, 1050 sq. ft., gas heat/hot water, W/D, extra storage, $860 mo. Contact Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., 360-424-7368.

ROOM WANTED Older female needs private room from mid June to mid October. Mount Vernon.

360-941-2271

100x150 VIEW LOT 561 W. Lake Samish Dr. Across from Lake Samish Sewer and water By owner $132,000 604-734-1300

811 N. 21st St. Mount Vernon $239,900 3 bdrm,1.75 ba, 1,489sqft Open House Sunday 5/25/14 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Warm & inviting Craftsman rambler. Open floor plan, vaulted great room w/gas fireplace, hardwood flooring & slate entry. Gorgeous kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

Beautifully landscaped yard & fully fenced back yard and covered back porch. This home is truly immaculate.

Jackie Ryan 360-319-4719

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1215 G Ave Anacortes 98221 MLS#637839 $399,500 Extraordinary & elegant loft living at it's finest! Seconds from Old Town. Natural light infused, grand windows & totally open floor plan. Hand-forged steel banister to master loft w/spa bath & romantic fireplace. Courtyards, outdoor chef's kitchen, waterfalls & sun drenched solarium.

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WATERFRONT 1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.

Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com S-W nice 2 bdrm, garage, applcs., clean, quiet, yard, $875. 206-999-7693

MV 4 plex, 512 So. 20Th, upstairs, 2 Bdrm, 2 Ba, 1200 sq. ft., W/D, garage, covered deck, new carpet, $850/mo., $500/dep. 360-424-6974 Nice MV end unit in 1 level 4plex. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, carport.

W/S/G pd. No pets/smoke. $700/mo. $700 dep. Background chk. 610-9860 lv msg

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5453 Doran Road Acme, WA 98220 MLS#637853 $528,888 A true animal lover's dream with Mt. Baker in your backyard.

Architecturally designed masterpiece on 7+ wooded rolling acres.

Boasting natural light infused throughout with soaring ceilings, grand windows, hardwood floors and granite in abundance. Master suite with spa amenities & meticulously designed mother-in-law suite.

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80% OF TEACHERS GIVE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS ONLINE. Building lot on Skagit River, above the flood plain. Partially wooded in a good area. Excellent view. Ready to build on. No mobile homes. PUD water, power, phone, TV cable, with septic design. Critical area reviews has been completed.

Terms negotiable.

Call George at 360-391-1470

PINE CREEK Open House

6 new homes OPEN for viewing!

2142-2774 sq ft, 1 & 2 level homes. Ramblers have nostep entry! 3-5+ bdrms. 3 car garages. Quality high end finishes. Great room & gas frplc.

Open House Friday, 12:00 – 6:00 Sat. & Sun. 1:00 – 4:00 Go to 3015 Pine Creek Dr. during Open House to view any of the homes! Or call Val Thomas Preview Properties at 360-333-0562 to set up an appt. From I-5, E. on College Way, N (left) on N. 30th, ¼ mi. to Pine Ck.

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1325 Quentin, corner of Hazel. Beautiful 2+ Bdrm, 1 ¾ Ba, on large corner lot, solid oak floors. Move in ready.

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24443 Nookachamp Hills Drive, Mount Vernon Distinctive Craftman style gorgeous details & superior finishes boasts elegance as well as comfort. Gourmet kitchen splashed in granite, formal dining & den/office all on the main floor create a warm and inviting space for entertaining. Upper level hosts 4 bdrms, incl. a gracious master ste w/ 5 pc soaking tub. Oversized lot, 3 car garage, covered front porch & patio in back.

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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 owner financing or trade $180,000.00 call Dann 360-770-2840. crouchdann@yahoo.com YOU WANT EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE IT! CALL US TODAY Full-time agents 30+yrs combined experience. $9 mil + in sales 2013 Knowledge of the community & market.

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FOR RESULTS Call Tim L. Good 360-708-3828

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 360-708-9645 RE/MAX Territory NW

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2 bdrm in Concrete city limits. $55,000. City utilities, new carpet, Electric wall heater and woodstove.

45956 Albert St. Call Larry 360-708-4071 or Charlie 206-362-1695

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214 E SPRUCE ST, MOUNT VERNON

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

$239,950

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

3619 TRUMPETER PLACE, MOUNT VERNON $298,500

Great 2980 sq.ft. home w/ large wrap around deck. 4 bdrm and 3 bath. Bright and sunny kitchen has beautiful cabinets and granite tile counter, lg dining rm. Huge family Elva Hunter room downstairs, bedroom, bath 360-202-3086 & utility. Huge garage w/ work/ shop area. Great neighborhood,close to School & College! MLS# 564724

1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

$449,000

23191 STATE ROUTE 9, LAKE MCMURRAY $489,900

20196 CAVANAUGH COURT, MOUNT VERNON

Beautiful custom home offers lots of light, amazing views, unique parklike approach. Dock and boat launch. 75 feet of Lake McMurray waterfront. This home features Danya Wolf vaulted ceilings, formal living and 360-708-8294 dining rooms, large kitchen with stunning view. Daylight basement offers kitchenette and office/library; could easily be separate living area for guests. 726 sq ft garage and lots of parking.

MLS# 628057

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 heat in Kitchen; breakfast/morning Suzanne Jenkins room with lake view. Large family 360-941-2983 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

16184 COLONY RD, BOW

31123 68TH AVE, STANWOOD

$179,900

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

16856 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, MOUNT VERNON $320,000

$439,900

18223 MONTBORNE RD. MOUNT VERNON $259,900

321 N 23 ST, MOUNT VERNON

$186,000

$624,900

Custom home w/4 Bdrm & Bonus. French Drs w/slate entry, hardwood & carpet, living w/gas fireplace, formal dining. Gourmet Lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on kitchen solid granite island, large corner lot with stunning view of beautiful cabinets. French door Elva Hunter Big Lake. Cozy, covered front porch, opens to Lg Deck that spans the 360-202-3086 low maintenance landscape. Kitchen Danya Wolf entire house, overlooking the golf with granite counters.Master with 360-708-8294 course. Electric sun-shades & Central Air. Eaglemont full bath and walk-in closet. Large Community w/spectacular clubhouse & restaurant. deck and fenced yard with plenty of room to play or MLS# 596194 entertain! MLS# 626255

$298,000 15068 NOOKACHAMPS RD. MOUNT VERNON $398,000

Country Home with 2 large bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 bathrooms, Large bedroom, large living room and large kitchen with eating JoAnn Boudreau area. Fenced 5.2 acres with 3 bay 360-391-0746 machine shed and small shelter in the pasture. Garden area and fruit trees Easy access to Interstate 5 for commuting. MLS# 619837

4605 BEAVER POND DR. SOUTH

16805 3RD AVE, LA CONNER

$424,500

One of a kind home in our View! View! View! Walk to community w/extensive the beach, tennis courts and custom features. Features picnic areas as owner has an include: 14’ vaulted ceilings Danya Wolf ownership interest in beach Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 in living room; 10’ ceilings 360-708-8294 front, acreage; and amenities. throughout; hardwood floors; granite counters; Fee simple. Owned land. Classic view home maple cabinets; stainless appl; custom has many updates while retaining character millwork & blinds. Fabulous p.a. system; fully of yesteryear. Also has Shop. 2nd building lot landscaped; 20+ fruit trees, blueberries, possible. MLS# 626221 grapes, roses, fencing and shop. MLS# 589312 1508 LINDSAY LOOP #105, MOUNT VERNON $210,000 13278 BEAVER LAKE RD, MOUNT VERNON $289,000 E OM EH M LCO WE

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

RV prkg. Close to Golf, Medical, shy 1 acre.

MLS# 524620 4921 61ST DR. NE, MARYSVILLE

$295,000

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 walk-in closet.

Gas fireplace at the living room on the main floor. Large finished recreation room with storage at the basement. MLS# 622887 JoAnn Boudreau 360-391-0746

3816 E BROADWAY, MOUNT VERNON

$324,900

Great 4 bedroom home on Mount Vernon Hill. This home features brick accents, exposed aggregate driveway and a concrete patio.

Good sized, fenced yard for Danya Wolf gardening, playing or entertaining 360-708-8294 Interior offers a hardwood entry, maple flooring and cabinets, skylights, a fireplace and spacious master suite. MLS# 615984

Lovely home on 9.54 fertile acres of farm land that has been used for JoAnn Boudreau potatoes, cattle, horses, hay. 3 BR, 2 360-391-0746 Beautiful Condo! 2 bd. plus BA home w/jetted tub in the master a den. 2 bathrooms, granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, JoAnn Boudreau bath, large kitchen w/pantry & ceramic countertops, floors, iron wood deck to overlook the mountains large tile master shower. 360-391-0746 tile & pastures. 2 car garage plus a 30x41 metal shop bldg, Great floor plan. All on one floor w/ no fenced pasture & green house. In flood zone but has steps. 2 car garage w/ auto opener. been raised 8 feet to be above water level at extreme MLS# 601928 flood time. MLS# 635256

17706 RAY PAUL LANE, LA CONNER

705 N 15TH ST, MOUNT VERNON

$83,900

$299,000

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Mid-entry 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers nice yard, gas fireplace, wood doors, trim and millwork. Only minutes to I-5 and shopping.

MLS# 627684

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

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

730 CASCADE PALMS CT, SEDRO WOOLLEY $1,150/MO AL NT RE

End unit in beautifully maintained Completely remodeled cabin with beautiful mahogany deck.

Marble countertop. One of a kind bathroom shower has Suzanne Jenkins view of Olympics. Slate tile and 360-941-2983 hardwood floors. 12x12 newer outbuilding plus 10x10 outbuilding. $7000 lease. 50ft waterfront. MLS# 632639

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

Condo development. Spacious master suite with walk in closet. Sandy Everett Master bath has jetted tub & walk 360-202-3706 in shower with fold down seat. Great kitchen, tile floors, & patio for BBQs. Living areas include gas fireplace, blinds, hardwood & carpet. Picnic area & extra parking close to unit. Everything is close to bus & shopping. Age restriction applies. Application required (fee is $48 each) MLS# 638229

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

360.424.0300

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