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$29,000

Double wide m/h in 55+ park. 2 BD, 2 BA, 1436 sq. ft. Completely remodeled. Updated plumbing. Landscaped back yard. Outbuilding storage w/ workshop. MLS# 567246

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Dir: From Division, S. on Digby, E. on Terra. Beautiful contemporary two story. Unique location.

New carpeting, flooring, and paint. 3 BD, 2.5 BA, 1584 sq. ft. Fully fenced yard w/ garden shed.

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$139,950

Level 4.5 acre parcel. 1600 + sq. ft. home. 3 BD, 2 BA. 2000 + sq. ft. garage. Peaceful and quiet area. Amazing views. MLS #457850 Call Ron, 333-1045

Mount Vernon

$142,000

Ideal location in an area with upscale executive homes. Non-obstructed views towards Olympic Mountains, Skagit Bay, and farmlands. .508 acre Ready for building permit with all utilities paid for and installed at building site. MLS #435886 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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$219,900

Nice corner lot. Low maintenance and fully fenced backyard. New carpet and fresh paint. 4 BD, 2 BA. 2182 sq. ft. MLS #523862 Call Wilma, 661-1631

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November 22, 2013

ON THE BORDER..Between Skagit & Whatcom is 8.54 acres fronting on Bear Creek. Great place to build a home. $184,500. #451428

ALGER & OLD 99..Corner of high traffic area (across from Alger Tavern) rambler, lots of possibilities. Rural village. Commercial zoning! $179,000. UPDATED RAMBLER IN THUNDER#324553 BIRD..3 BR, 3 BA, lg 2 car garage in CHARMING WESTSIDE..1200sf Mt much desired area. Won’t last. New Vernon home or duplex, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Price!!. $234,500 #526959 story, rural setting on dead end street. CHEAP ACREAGE..3.7 acres fronting $129,900. #523681 Hwy 9 north of Sedro- Woolley. Nicely VACANT LAND.. 5 ac level parcel. wooded & only $22,500. #450488 Bldg site ready for new mobile or stick 15 ACRES..excellent bldg site, great built home. West of I-5 location (Hob- location, minutes to freeway & B’ham. son Rd). $100,000. #29129150 Shallow wells in area.Creek & valley PRIVATE OASIS..beautiful 1248sf views. $180,000. #512840 home, incredible woodwork. Private PRIVATE 20 ACRES..secluded bldg 5.8 acres, river access, greenhouse & site, mostly level, end of road propmore. $249,950. #563588 erty. $100,000. #297233 GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD...edge of GREAT OPPORTUNITY..level piece town, one level, spacious kitchen of land in the city, zoned multi-famw/lg eating area. Granite counters, ily, 3 one story units can be built. fenced backyard. Needs a little TLC. $315,000. #208598 $179,000. #566468

Jodi Dynes Jeff Ingman Ron Wortham

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333-7783 202-2859 661-1500

NEARLY PERFECT..excellent 1 story OPEN HOUSE SAT. NOV 23RD 11-1PM SEDRO WOOLLEY 4 BDRM..2086sf, HOSTED BY SHELAH INMAN. home in great neighborhood with an 2.5 BA, 2 story home blt in 2003, 216 N. 8TH ST. MOUNT VERNON close to schools, quiet street, nice RV garage & shop. Call for details.

CRAFTSMAN STYLE.. on Mt. Vernon sized yard. Lg living rm w/gas f/place. $269,950 hill, covered front porch, 3 BR, 1½ All appl stay. $220,000 #534092 WONDERFUL VIEWS..from this 20 Baths, appx. 1600sf. Living/Dining rm acre wooded property with water & w/pergo flooring. $170,000. #556674 VIEWS FROM EVERY DIRECpower available in front. $99,500.

TION…5 ac parcel located on Bisquit 2.83 ACRE PARCEL..close to town, Ridge! Great opportunity to build your #330555 water & power in, bldg site cleared, custom home! $260,000. #379837 COUNTRY ACRE..affordable land ready for your mobile or stick biuilt ready to build on. Mtn & territorial home. Sits on dead end lane w/creek JUST REDUCED..LARGE LOT..fruit views in quiet Clear Lake location. & smaller trees. $54,900. #455168 trees, raised beds, garden shed, 3 BR, PUD water & PSE power at street.

1.5 BA, rambler, extra covered parking BURLINGTON LOT..zoned general $179,500. #523723 $66,500. #533419 commercial. Perfect sitefor clinic or NEAR KAYAK GOLF COURSE..13.77 any professional use, sewer & wa- 4 PLUS ACRES.. Located between acres in secluded setting. Opportunity ter. Survey & elevations complete. Burlington & Sedro- Woolley. Mostly knocks, just $74,500. #554649 pasture and priced at $25,000 less $415,000. #178973 thanassessed valuation. $75,000.

STEAK & EGGS..or whatever your BE THE BOSS..well established con- #495493 favorite is will be served here. Edison venience store in LaConner, owner Café w/all equipment included. retiring, will sell with EZ owner financ$174,500. #525364 ing. $399,500. #480821

Tod LeHecka Terri Heyntsen Galen Kindred

333-1032 391-0938 770-7083

Tim Reichert 391-5587 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Karin Peck 391-7561

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LIKE NEW..in Brl Senior Park, open flr plan in a small park close to all services. Lg tiled open kitchen, oversized 2 car garage. $124,500. #534335 READY TO BUILD.. One acre lot has pending bldg permit & PUD water at street. Located near Big Lake w/great views. $139,500. #490189 WEEKEND RETREAT..nice cabin in great wooded setting, Mt Baker views, out building, trail to Skagit River. $109,500. #524736 WHAT A GEM!.. 3 BR, 1530sf home at end of a cul-de-sac, wonderful location. Lovely family rm, nice kitchen, fruit trees & shop. Priced to sell. $215,000. #566037 SAMISH ISLAND...one level, 3 BR, 1 3/4 BA, over 2700sf, natural light, kitchen w/oak cabinets, breakfast room surrounded by windows. Private backyard. $335,000. #459127

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AMERICAN DREAM REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. Midway Drive Home! #426150 • $159,900

Rock Ridge Home! #560719 • $735,000

This wonderful 3 bedroom 2 bath 2000 sqft + home on a secluded lot offers year round country living close to town! The country home is set on 10.1 acres.

Master on main floor, lofted second floor features 2 bedrooms and 2nd bath. Open Vaulted wood ceiling with skylights. Great price! Must See! Won’t last long.

Very nice 3 bedroom 1 bath home located right on Midway drive. Home features metal roof, newer windows, nice big yard with shed and much more!

Zoned for personal business so plenty of option for the great property!

Stunning northwest contemporary view home on a quiet cul-de-sac in premier Anacortes neighborhood.

This 3,071 SF home offers 4 BR, 3.5 BA, including 2 master suites! Gourmet kitchen, upgraded amenities w/stainless appliances & granite counters, Brazilian cherry floors, french doors, private garden. Must See!!

Shelter Bay Home! #555275 • $180,000

Don’t Miss this Opportunity! #567100 • $185,000

Private Back Yard! #529637 • $224,000

Located in desirable Shelter Bay, near clubhouse, tennis, swimming pool and playground, this gem has something for everyone! With 4+BR and 1.75 BA and 2064 SF, there’s space to spare. Spacious kitchen open to living room. Master and office on main. Perfect for entertaining large wrap-around deck.

Don’t miss this opportunity! This home has two separate living spaces. 179 sqft. shop/288 sqft. shed. Big corner lot close to old town. Walk to shops, restaurants and park. Good location.

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For Gerald Rowlett, inspiration came from an email – specifically, an email detailing Montana-based builder Anders Lewendal’s project, “The All-American Home,” a house constructed entirely from materials and products made in the U.S. “I thought, oh my goodness, why aren’t we doing this too?” says Rowlett, owner of Westlake Development Group in Happy Valley, Ore. “I contacted my clients asking if they would be interested and they all came back to me and said, ‘This is the right thing to do.’”

But buying American isn’t just about the materials that go into your home. “If you build a house, you create two permanent jobs,” explains Anders Lewendal, owner of Anders Lewendal Construction in Bozeman, Mont.

The economist-turned-builder challenges contractors to reallocate 5 percent of their spending to Americanmade merchandise. With figures corroborated by the Boston Consulting Group, Anders calculated that even this 5 percent modification would add 220,000 construction jobs and send $14 billion into the U.S. economy.

“Buying local has been around for generations,” Lewendal notes. “I’m just quantifying this idea and its economic meaning.”

Following Lewendal’s lead, Rowlett successfully built the first all-American-made home on the West Coast.

He has since become an influential player in the “Buy American” initiative, a national effort by homebuilders to change the mindset of their industry as well as customers constructing new homes.

Jake Lewendal, Anders’ son who assisted on the original project, says the shift to American-made is also about compassion. “From a buyer’s standpoint, it really 4

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3BR, 2.5BA home 1600+ sq ft. features skylights & oak hardwood floors throughout the main living area, gas fireplace, gas heat, tiled bathrooms, large BA off master w/jetted tub and separate shower, front and back patios, all appliances, fenced yard. All set on a nice landscaped lot in a terrific location!

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If it’s made in America, it’s usually higher quality because of our regulations, our standards and our laborers, who have better working conditions and are more efficient because of the technology we have here.

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does pull on your heartstrings,” he says. “When we first started looking at the working conditions for laborers in developing countries, it was basically all horror stories.”

In fact, Lewendal maintains that the cost saved when purchasing cheaper foreign-made products is often value lost in the end.

“If it’s made in America, it’s usually higher quality because of our regulations, our standards and our laborers, who have better working conditions and are more efficient because of the technology we have here,” he says.

There’s another advantage for energy-conscious homebuyers. “You’re creating a house with the lowest possible carbon footprint,” Rowlett says. “I mapped it out, and it took 274,000 travel miles to build a 97-percent American-made home. If I had gone to my nearest port outside of the country – in China – and took those same trips, it was 1.2 million travel miles.”

Further, Rowlett and the Lewendals confirm that even their 100-percent American-made homes cost only 2 or 3 percent more than normal construction fees.

Rowlett asserts that builders can go as high as 97 per-

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cent American-made without incurring any additional cost.

So if it’s that simple – and equally priced – then why don’t more U.S. homebuyers embrace the idea?

“There’s an educational part to it,” says Garrison Hullinger of Garrison Hullinger Interior Design. Some of his clients worry that the design will suffer, or that the final

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$269,900 MLS#469774 •180 ft frontage medium bank • Samish Island •1+ bdrm w/bonus rm

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which are more likely to carry the American-made products you seek.

In the end, buying American has ripple effects felt nationwide. “If we’re continuing to source for American materials, those people in the manufacturing plants will not have jobs,” Hullinger explains.

Jake Lewendal agrees. “That’s what the American initiative is really all about,” he says. “We’re creating jobs here in America and helping our neighbors.”

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$218,900 MLS#560569 • Beautiful Dutch Colonial • Possible B&B • Bonus room • Basement • Fenced yard Anita Kohl 961-7795 Arlene Vonachen 853-6429 Dawn Hardman 540-0058 Duane Gish 770-9299 George Herner 840-3743

$159,500 MLS#504007 • Updated craftsman style • Hot tub • New floor coverings • New deck

Jackie Lindeman 770-9080 Larry Lundeen 982-0447 Margie Ernst 708-3198 Marlene Deasy 661-6720 Mel Strickland 206-948-4392

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• 55+ community • Double garage • Great rm. w/ fpl. • Stunning 3 bdrm

$272,500

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• QUIET PRIVATE DRIVEWAY OFF MAIN STREET, PRIVACY+ • DUPLEX STYLE CONDO CLOSE TO MEDICAL/HOSP. & SHOPPING • 2 BEDROOMS, DEN, GAS HEAT, GAS FPL, LG. SINGLE GARAGE

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Wonderful territorial views from this great 2980 sqft home with lg wrap-around deck to enjoy the Trumpeter Swans flying by! 4 bdrm & 3 bath. Bright & sunny kitchen w/lots of cabinets & storage, granite tile counter, Hardwood fl. Room for lg gathering in Dining & Liv. Rec. room downstairs & bdrm & bath, utility, could be a mother-in-law suite. Huge garage w/ work/ shop area. Gorgeous yard, Cherry & Apple trees, garden/ storage space. Rm for RV or Boat parking.

Great neighborhood close to School & College! MLS# 564724

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 3619 TRUMPETER PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

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• ONE OF A KIND 183 FT. LOW BANK FRONTAGE, W/PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH • 4,000+ S.F. + 1,000” S.F. UNF. BASEMENT HOME W/ BRICK DUPLEX & GUEST HOUSE • 3 BD., 2 BA., LG FAMILY RM. + VIEW BONUS RM., 7 R.V. HOOKUPS

• RESTORED/REMODELED “N/W CRAFTSMAN” STYLE • 2 BD., 1 NEW LG. BA., “COUNTRY KITCHEN”, NEW FLOORCOVERINGS • NEW DECK W/HOT TUB, HUGE GAR/SHOP, + 2ND. GAR/SHOP!

• 1+ BD. “PARK MODEL” W/LG. VIEW DECK + VIEW PATIO, GORGEOUS! • MED. BANK FRONTAGE, EXC. CRABBING/ CLAMMING/FISHING • OUTSTANDING WATERFRONT PROPERTY INC. TIDELANDS

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• OVERSIZE GARAGE/SHOP + CARPORT & 2ND DRIVEWAY, GREAT PARKING! • SUNNY. KITCHEN W/FAMILY RM ADJACENT, OPEN PLAN • 2 BD., 2 BA., OFFICE AREA, GAS HEAT.

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RESIDENTIAL 2610 E SECTION ST, #2, MV

RESIDENTIAL $43,000

Immaculate 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath home with open floor plan. Gas heat. Deck off master suite. Carport & storage shed. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #514393

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

24387 RICHARDS RD, A/B, SDW

$189,000

Duplex with attached garages & all on 1 level, immaculate interior, fenced yards, vinyl windows & radiant heating. Approx.900 SF, 2 bedrooms & appliances included. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #544731

314 SPRUCE ST, MV

$189,900

Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with front deck & cozy fireplace. Newer kitchen with cherry hardwood floors & Hickory cabinets. Master suite has French doors out to the fenced backyard. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #540671

319 TALCOTT ST, SDW

$199,990

Charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath historical home on quiet street. Wood floors, wainscoting, crown molding & inviting front porch. Call Jamie Yantis at 540-5264. #536169

1002 STERLING ST, A/B, SDW

$229,900

2 story duplex situated in a great residential location with each unit offering 1100+ SF, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, open floor plan, private garages with patios & fenced yards. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #544694

15673 FIR ISLAND RD, MV

$257,500

Super cute & clean 3 bedroom home on 1.44 acres on Fir Island. Home has been lifted above flood zone. All new flooring/paint. New roof 2009, new siding 2008. Views of Baker, Rainier, Olympics. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #525759

2609 NORTHWOODS LP, MV

$259,950

5 bedroom home in North Woods neighborhood! Formal living/dining rooms; family room has fireplace & slider to deck. Large patio area & deck. More photos & info. at www.SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #544688

716 PYRAMID PEAK PL, MV

$263,500

Stunning & completely updated rambler in the Skagit Highlands. Fully air conditioned. Top of the line SS appliances. Fully landscaped & fenced. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #530303

1520 LINDSAY LP, #2, MV

$269,900

18575 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

$399,900

Stylish 1700+ SF condo with 3 bedrooms & 2¼ baths. Main floor master suite & living space. Gas fireplace & forced air heating. 2 car garage, patio & deck. Great location & price! Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #548824

Big Lake 100’ waterfront home with many upgrades! Stunning lake views. Bonus room, wet-bar, bedrooms & bath in basement. Private dock. More photos & info. at www.SkagitValleyHomes.com.

Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #545583

39910 WILLARD LN, CNC

1312 N 43RD ST, MV

$275,000

1 acre of country living surrounded by fields & mountains. 1-level home with 4 bedrooms. Formal dining/living rooms. 3 full baths, arched doorways.

2 car garage. Fenced back yard. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #530212

23806 THORNWOOD PL, SDW

VACANT LAND Building lot in Skagit View Village. .91 acre, level & lightly treed. Water & power available. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #329347

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www.WindermereSkagit.com 4326 KIOWA DR., MV

$299,950

Cozy 4 bedroom, 2.25 bath home with office on a quiet dead-end street. Located in an established neighborhood with beautiful territorial views.

Call Jake Koetje at 466-8045. #491237

1614 LINDSAY LP, MV

$339,000

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

2250+ SF with 3 bedrooms, plus den/office on the main floor. Master suite with 5 pc bath, views.

Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #459935

4704 MT. BAKER LP, MV

$339,990

4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths & den in 2743 SF. 3 car garage, slab granite kitchen counters, SS apps, laminate wood floors, all backing to greenbelt on 7000+ SF lots. Call Jamie Yantis at 540-5264. #513671

8112 EMMANUEL LN, CNC

$359,900

BRING YOUR HORSES! 5 pastured acres surrounded by mountains & pasture. Ranch style home almost 2000 SF, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces.

Covered RV parking, barn & shop area. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #535997

2705 RIVER VISTA LP, MV

$369,950

Exceptional home in North Hill. Kitchen w/granite & SS apps. 4 bedrooms PLUS an office that can be a 5th bedroom. Fully-finished basement w/rec room.

Nice deck. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #535450

29000 OUTLOOK LN, SDW

$474,900

$59,950

Nice level corner lot in the town of Winthrop.

Triangular shape lot with sewer & water available.

Could have a single family residence or multifamily with an approved plan. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #480380

0 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW

15181 DESCHUTES CT. MV

Level 3.29 acres of farmland. Perfect new home site.

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

18689 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

$499,999

Beautiful 4 bedroom Big Lake home w/100ft of waterfront & dock. Spacious kitchen, open living area w/commanding views of lake & mountains.

Detached garage, plus lots of parking space. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #526799

12899 WAYWARD WAY, CL

$525,000

Beautiful home on 6.5+ acres. 3,579 SF., 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Fruit trees, green house, Koi pond & super cool chicken coop. 44’x22’RV garage with 14’ door.

Call Jake Koetje at 466-8045. #552986

4914 ROBINWOOD LN, BOW

$588,000

Bow/Edison lifestyle property on 16+ acres. Private gated lane leads to this 3,936 SF, 4 bedroom, 2.25 bath home. 3-bay shop, barn with 2 stalls & corral.

Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #540287

San Juan Island & Guemes Channel views from remodeled home w/modern flare. 3bd 1ba mainlevel living, gleaming kitchen & jazzy touches.

Shop space, & convenient location to downtown.

Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#522460

3377 BIZ POINT RD, ANA

$125,000

Premium 1 acre building lot, cleared pasture, PUD water available, conventional perk. Beautiful mountain views. Possible owner terms. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #455634

16457 DIKE RD., MV

NHN ERSHIG RD., BOW

$129,000

$129,000

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

15557 FLINN ROAD, BOW

$229,000

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

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

0 DIGBY PL., MV

$270,000

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

1113 10TH ST, ANA

360-770-8791 360-421-4446 360-941-9443 360-707-8073 360-708-7984

Elizabeth Miller George Bellos Jake Koetje Jamie Yantis Jannette Krieger

360-420-3607 360-708-9762 360-466-8045 360-540-5264 360-708-0233

Jim Glackin Karen Beckner Karine Anderson Kim Kelley Lee Ann Dean

360-428-2828 360-840-9455 360-421-1189 360-202-5515 360-421-3082

Linda Eastman Margy Furst Megan O’Bryan Nathan Loeb Rita Ingram

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360-202-4075 206-755-8406 360-708-5817 360-333-7197 360-708-8338

Robin Lee Luif Sarah Minton Sherry Johansen Tasha Zahlis Warren Bingham

$410,000

4 Old Town charmers on superb building site.

Construction to start w/in months! Close to restaurants, festivals, marinas, library & parks. Homes are approx. 1900 sq ft w/ master suite on main level & 2-car garage. Options include hardwood, granite counters, & possible ADU above garage. Gina Davis 360-708-7794 MLS#415003

3810 W 12TH, ANA

$899,000

Stunning 4,398 SF Rock Ridge home w/ dramatic San Juan views. Features 4bd 2.5ba, elegant dining & living room, butler’s bar, gourmet kitchen, family room w/ wet bar, & lavish master suite. Includes 700 SF shop & gorgeous landscaping. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#456264

2615 Q AVE, ANA

15809 YOKEKO DR, ANA

$698,000

Custom waterfront home with an open floor plan that allows unobstructed views from each spacious room. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#534112

13933 GIBRALTER RD, ANA

$1,380,000

Waterfront living at its best from this immaculate 2.68 acre estate with high bank waterfront. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#534205

1503 ALLEN CT, ANA

$429,500

Brand new rambler w/ ferry & island views. 3bd 2ba, well-designed floor plan, delightful master suite, & fashionable touches throughout. 3-car garage, RV/ boat parking, fully landscaped yard. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#535435

4204 OWEN WAY, ANA

25 MAKAH WAY, LC

360-420-2026 Accountability Matters at Windermere Mortgage Services 360-770-3076 Call Amie Mani at (425) 268-7995 360-708-3636 NMLS ID# 404665 | WA-CL 713524 360-391-5075 Branch Manager / Mortgage Consultant 360-770-2421 Windermere Mortgage Services Series LLC/Skagit Valley November 22, 2013 November 22, 2013

7526 HOLIDAY BLVD, ANA

$97,500

Charming lot w/ fenced garden, 2 out buildings, septic, Holiday Hideaway water, & electricity installed. 3 community beaches & boat launch for fishing in bay. 8-min ferry to Anacortes. Kathy Rogers 360-941-4400 MLS#512340

310 HADDON RD, ANA

$690,000

Development opportunity in city of 5 acres w/ view.

Zoned R-1 allows 10 single family residences, up to 20 as PUD. Water, power, & natural gas to property, sewer to North. Lot slopes to east & is heavily wooded. John Prosser 360-202-3891 MLS#525862

$240,000

3909 ROCK RIDGE PKWY, ANA

$105,000

Beautifully maintained FEE SIMPLE single-level home in Shelter Bay. 3bd 1.75ba, features kitchen & bar w/ granite counters. Xlg 2-car garage w/ separate workshop. Private beach access, parks, golf, pools, tennis & clubhouse. Samantha Masaoka 360-770-0929 MLS#480381

Unsurpassed views of San Juan Islands in community of premier homes. Minutes from town and forestlands. Million dollar view of a lifetime in a home built for you! Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#217290

MULTI-FAMILY

Serene acreage w/ partial views, private lake access across street. Large firs & cedars with southerly exposure. City water at bottom of hill. Seller may consider short term owner financing. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#28059403

$150,000

XXX CAMPBELL LAKE RD, ANA

NHN HADDON LANE, ANA

$778,000

Panoramic San Juan Island & Burrows Bay views from beautiful 3,374 SF, 4bd 3.5ba home. Vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, extralarge master suite. Spacious deck for entertaining, oversized garage. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#503706

$98,500

Beautiful private lot in Fidalgo Bay Estates. Perfect for entry level daylight basement home. Secluded quiet location with nice level bdg. area. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#521485

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Affordable fixer on a level lot with R4 (high density) zoning. Great location. Margi Houghton 360-2020041 MLS#553437

Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939 Alice Hanson Bill Krieger Cindy Sullivan Deborah McNeal Donna Rowell 6

$875,500

Beautifully remodeled/new, medium bank waterfront. 2,835 SF, 3bd, 1.75ba home has quality & elegant details throughout. Margi Houghton 360202-0041 MLS#552123

$84,900

LOT 3, FRUITDALE RD, SDW

Just completed! Beautiful new home in Creekside Meadows; a community of 1 acre lots with a divided interest in a 68 parcel that would be perfect for equestrian use. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes. com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #556245

$274,500

Samish Island lot with view of the south sound.

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

Incredible views of the valley, river & mountains! Wood beamed tongue & groove ceilings, extensive deck & view windows, main floor master suite. 3 bay shop. More info & photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #529566

$499,950

1 COX LANE, ANA 2308 12TH ST, ANA

LOT 20, PRESSENTIN RANCH DRIVE, CNC $38,900

$195,000

Beautiful, medium-bank, 1.96 acre lot on Sinclair Island. Lot certification completed. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#515588

Level 5+ acre ranchette, 3765 SF home, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths. Ideal equestrian site, fenced, newer barn w/2 paddock stalls, 3 bays. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421 or Jake Koetje at 466-8045. #527664

$424,900

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

VACANT LAND 69 SINCLAIR ISLAND, ANA

$775,000

1509 17TH ST, ANA

$359,000

Great income producing 4-Plex in desirable location in Anacortes near school & parks. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#551809

$99,000

$395,000

Views toward Guemes Channel & Cascades from level city acreage w/ development possibilities. Inquire for city water and sewer. Mature evergreens, fruit & nut trees, plus pasture for horses & animals.

Linda Macy 360-708-8284 MLS#527123

3960 ROCK RIDGE PKWY, ANA

$115,000

Corner Lot in Rock Ridge w/view corridor. Approx ¼ acre in neighborhood of new homes. Fully developed to city standards w/underground utilities.

Great access to Community Forest Lands. Colleen Sargent 360-202-2155 MLS#550060

XXX W 2ND ST, ANA

$125,000

Large corner lot (approx. 9,000 SF) w/ Guemes, Cypress & Canadian Mnt views. 2 large lots available side by side, well-suited for 1-level home. No CC&R’s or height restriction but city building code.

Buyer to verify SF & utility availability. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#331332

100 RIDGE RD, DECATUR

$165,000

Fabulous view lot in Southridge w/ private well & utilities near. 30 acres of park-like common area surrounding, w/ wildlife & nature trails, + 10 acres of common wtft. Access by passenger ferry from Anacortes, private dock or airstrip. Sarah Jones 360-333-2783 MLS#245031

LOT 4 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW

$148,500

Affordable low bank waterfront lot on the south side of Samish Island. Completely rebuilt storage building next to the beach. Margi Houghton 360202-0041 MLS#530151

2804 17TH ST, ANA

$300,000

Unsurpassed views of Guemes, San Juans, & beyond from site in The Highlands, neighborhood of exquisite custom homes. Conveniently located, near Cranberry Lake, lush forest backdrop. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#431460

8654 TURNERS BAY PLACE, ANA

$275,000

Nice lot in beautiful beach community of Summit Park Estates w/ southern views of Similk Bay. Quarter mile of private beach w/in 3-min walk. Near Turners Bay hiking trails & wildlife preserve. Eagles nest w/in view. Arch. drawings included; septic system designed & land survey complete. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#351718

NHN MADRONA DR, ANA

$149,000

Unstoppable Burrows Bay, San Juan, & Olympic Mnt views, countered by privacy from greenbelt behind property. Endless building options on this 1/3+ acre of land. Located in desirable community of Biz Point and Sunset West. Colleen Craig 360770-9638 MLS#551207

2316 ANTONE WAY, ANA

$195,000

Unsurpassed views of San Juan Islands in community of premier homes. Minutes from town and forestlands. Million dollar view of a lifetime in a home built for you! Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#217303

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291 Becky Strickland 360-770-0197 Bill Robillard 360-770-4707 Breta Malcom 360-391-0441 Caroline Baumann 360-202-7327 Catherine Mers 360-982-6831

Cheryl Frazier Colleen Craig Colleen Sargent Cynthia Aanestad Debbie Macy

360-202-4789 360-770-9638 360-202-2155 360-610-0120 360-391-2422

Duane Holden Gina Davis Jack Dixon Jackie Stone Joan Handelmann

360-305-9806 360-708-7794 360-941-5000 360-661-2247 360-202-4800

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John Prosser Judy Moore Kathy Rogers Linda Macy Margi Houghton

360-202-3891 360-770-3515 360-941-4400 360-708-8284 360-202-0041

Nate Scott 360-708-2354 Samantha Masaoka 360-421-5021 Paul Necco 360-770-5989 Sarah Jones 360-333-2783 Paul Weisz 360-391-7281 Troy Williams 360-708-4923 Rebecca Chamberlain 360-421-5021 Rita Grant 360-770-8006 7

STAT i know a guy

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Percentage of people who have recommended a local business to someone else by word of mouth.

Source: BrightLocal, a local SEO company, 2013 Local Consumer Review Survey

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The End Of The Starter?

Q&A

The Traditional Real Estate Story Has a Beginning, Middle and End – but Some First-Time Buyers Are Skipping to Their Fairy-Tale-Ending Homes

ASK OUR BROKER

By Peter G. Miller

doma Impact On Loans Question: In June, the Supreme Court ruled against the Defense of Marriage Act. How will FHA and VA loans be impacted?

Answer: Passed in 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act stated that as a matter of policy, the federal government would only recognize marriages between a man and a woman. As a result, the benefits of more than 1,000 laws favoring married couples were not available to same-sex couples, couples lawfully married within the states that recognized such unions.

The Supreme Court decision for United States v. Windsor ruled that DOMA is unconstitutional.

In terms of loans insured by the Federal Housing Authority and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the impact of the recent DOMA decision differs.

The DOMA decision should cause no changes with FHA financing. As HUD told my blog OurBroker.com last year, a rule called “Equal Access to Housing Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity” became effective in March 2012. It prohibits lenders from considering sexual orientation and gender identity

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of loan applicants when processing applications. Discrimination against applicants based on marital status was a prohibited even before the Equal Access rule.

“Because an applicant’s marital status is irrelevant when it comes to FHA loans, whether a state recognizes same-sex marriage should not affect a lender’s loan decisions,” the HUD stated.

The situation with VA mortgages is different and will likely change after the June 2013 Supreme Court ruling.

The VA told my blog in 2012 that “federal law controls VA policy in this area.”

In the previous code, “The definitions of ‘surviving spouse’ and ‘spouse’ require that the individual must be a ‘person of the opposite sex.’”

However, the VA stated that it “can guarantee a loan made to a single Veteran, a Veteran and spouse, or a Veteran and another person who is not his or her spouse. The VA guarantee, which is protection for the lender, is applied to the whole loan when the borrower is a single vet or a Veteran and spouse.”

Given the Windsor decision, the federal definition for “spouse” will likely change. As a result, VA loans will become equally available to all qualifying vets and military households.

For details and specifics, check with lenders for new VA standards, which should be outlined this summer.

November 22, 2013

First, came a small condo or town home.

Then, a few years later came a threebedroom house.

Finally it was time for a move up to one of the four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath homes that define so many neighborhoods in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

That was the typical progression of buyers, remembers Kathy Jansen, brokerowner of RE/MAX Central, Roselle, Ill. But not much about the housing market follows typical, old patterns anymore, and Jansen says she sees some first-time purchasers now leap-frogging right into a four-bedroom “forever” house.

“Right now, prices are still fairly low,” Jansen says. “And interest rates are also very low. People are saying, ‘Maybe all I have to do is pay about $15,000 more [in price] and I can get that long-term home.’”

als), Lautz says.

NAR research underscores a trend of first-timers buying homes for the long term. “When we asked buyers who were ages 33 to 47 how long they expected to be in their home, the average was 20 years.

Younger buyers, age 32 and under, indicated a shorter expected tenure of ten years, but that’s still a big stretch from traditional expectations, Lautz adds.

Fiscally Conservative?

Danny Dietl, owner of Minneapolisarea iMetro Property, reports another departure from traditional real estate thinking: some buyers view paying more for a home as less risky financially than buying a less expensive place that they would want to sell in a few years.

If the homeowners decide to sell a short time after purchasing the property, Fewer First-Timers they could lose money due to commisInterest rates are historically low, and sions and moving costs, he explains. in many markets prices are still below the In other words, they would rather boom-year levels. But fewer first-time pur- pay more for a home in which they can chasers are able to buy, often held back by stay longer. the tighter credit standards adopted since Justin Udy of Century 21 Everest Realty the financial crisis, explains Jessica Lautz, Group, Midvale, Utah, adds, “They are getmanager of consumer survey research for ting into a good neighborhood that they the National Association of Realtors. won’t have to move from or they could sell “We are getting back to the long-term easily if they had to sell.” average of first-timers representing about Still, adds Dietl, “Buyers are definitely 40 percent of purchases,” Lautz says, but concerned about not over-paying.” notes that many more first-timers would

Forward Thinking probably be buying if they could.

Indeed, first-time “forever” buyers are The lion’s share of first-time buyers are relatively young, members of Generation concerned about the expenses of owning, and agents should help prepare them – X, Generation Y (also known as MillenniNovember 22, 2013

finding out what to expect in utility bills, lawn maintenance and other costs, Jansen says.

“These buyers also like to have a home warranty paid for by the sellers, whereby the appliances and systems are covered for a year, with the buyers only having to pay $50 or $100 for a service call,” Jansen says.

Buyers must also grapple with the personal question of how they envision themselves living years into the future.

“I’ve seen people who don’t even have

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the kids yet asking about the high school,” Dietl says.

Many of the first-timers buying a longterm residence know the area well, agents say.

Buyers Joe and Stacey Saxton, for instance, grew up in towns nearby their current residence in Huntley, Ill. “We got a home that we fell in love with,” Joe says.

“It had been a foreclosure that the bank refurbished. But we plan on making our own improvements in the years ahead.”

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360-755-0125 1993 3 bdrm, 2 ba, 28x48, Clear Lake 2 bdrm, 1 ½ ba wood siding, comp roof, mobile home, W/D incl. cathedral ceilings throughWood heat/elect. Lots of pri- out, needs floor replaced in vacy. $875. 360-856-1528 master bath, torn down & ready to move. $7,900.

“LIVE THE GOOD LIFE” Birchbay, small 2 Bdrm cot- 360-420-7115. tage, $745+ assess. 419-0320 MV 3 bdrm, 2 ba, W/D, double garage, W/S/G pd. No smoke. Pet on approval.

Available Dec. $1050/mo., $1000 dep. 360-339-2377.

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$369,950 for this great location in the Burlington School District. 3 Bed 2.5 bath, ¾ inch hardwood floors, granite, master suite, save thousands no flood insurance, formal/informal dining, sports court/play house, too many features to list.

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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.

Wednesday 11:00-2:00 Friday 11:00-2:00 Saturday 12:00-2:30 Or By Appointment 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 (lt) on N. 30th, 1/4 mi. to Pine Ck.

Majestic view home. New construction. Stately 4,800 sf home featuring 3 master bdrms.

Island kitchen, vaulted great room w/fireplace, spectacular view deck. Large bonus room, home theatre and much more!

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 11/23 12-2 PM 1150 Tinas Coma Burlington $399,000

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1414 West St., Mount Vernon. Immaculate 3 bdrm, 1.75 ba, 1212 sq ft, 2-car attached garage, patio, deck off ensuite master, back yard garden area, dead-end street. Walking distance to downtown, senior center, river hiking.

Partial furnish optional. $187K. 360-391-0601 Joel

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120 E. George Hopper Rd., Burlington, WA 98233

FOR RESULTS

REMODELED HOME, like new, $21,500. Over 55 park. Owner terms poss.

Call Dianne, Hendrickson Realty, 360-853-6092

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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.

Wednesday 11:00-2:00 Friday 11:00-2:00 Saturday 12:00-2:30 Or By Appointment 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.

COUNTRY COMFORT Nice 3 bdrm, 2.5 bth, 2,292 sq ft. on extra large fenced lot with fruit tree's and detached shop. Room for RV/Boat. Call or Text 360201-8886.

1260 Tinas Coma Burlington $650,000

Tuscan inspired villa high atop Burlington Hill. Spectacular views to the east.

3,978 sf 4 bdrm 3.75 ba.

Huge chef kitchen, lovely master suite w/5 pc ba on main floor. Entertainment room, family room and 3 bdrms downstairs.

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FSBO Skyline – Anacortes 5202 Kingsway Panoramic view of water, marina & islands. 2100 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ ba, great room concept, fireplace, family room, hardwood floors, granite. Double car garage. Must see! $399,950.

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PRICE REDUCED! SEDRO-WOOLLEY (ESTATE SALE!) 1 ½ acres with rambler style 3 bdrm, with full basement. Attached 1 car garage, 4 bay workshop in back yard. Room for horse.

Property is subdividable and can be turned into city building lots just on North edge of Sedro-Woolley city limits. Will hold owner contract with large down payment or large discount for cash! $235,000. Call 360336-8648 for details, leave message will call back as soon as possible.

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10529 Samish Is. Rd. $675,000.

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

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

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1520 MEADOWLARK LN, MOUNT VERNON $349,900 4500 sf. Spacious, striking custom design by Ladies Home Journal architectural editor.

Many custom built-ins w/ each room generous size. 3 BR, 2 family rms + den (could be xtra BRs). 2 natural gas log frpls. Expansive deck w/ views & 2.66 ac. fenced w/ small barn for horse.

MLS# 425689 Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

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OERTEL DR., BLAINE

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$210,000 1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

1806 BAKERVIEW CT., EAGLEMONT

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Beautiful Condo! 2 BR plus den. 2 BA, granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, large tile master shower, great floorplan.

All on one floor w/ no steps. JoAnn Boudreau 2 car garage w/ auto opener. 360-391-0746 Must see. Mirror over fireplace & dining chandelier negotiable w/ sale. MLS# 394504 13046 JANICKI RD., SEDRO WOOLLEY

$168,000

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

Close to Golf, Medical, shy 1 acre. MLS# 524620 17706 RAY PAUL LANE, LA CONNER

Wonderful open fl plan, w/ lg master suite on main level, walk-in closet, lg kitchen granite counters/gas fireplaces, sliding doors to covered deck to outdoor Elva Hunter 360-202-3086 entertaining! Den/office w/ French doors. Downstairs 2 bedrooms, full bath, large rec room & plenty of storage. 2 plans to choose from or work with builder for your special design features! MLS# 475304

$85,000

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Beautiful building lots.

John Hunter Elva Hunter Community offers 360-202-3854 360-202-3086 18 hole public course, new clubhouse w/ fabulous views, dining & fitness facilities.

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

Beautiful low bank 53’ waterfront lot. Spectacular sunsets and views of the Straits of Georgia and White Rock.

Great crabbing and clamming. Suzanne Jenkins Just the place for your dream 360-941-2983 home on Semiahmoo Bay. MLS# 440315

17304 OLYMPIC PL., MOUNT VERNON

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$589,000

$84,500

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Spacious 4500+SF w/many recent custom upgrades.

Gourmet kitchen w/granite 5 burner stove, dual dw, pantry.

Elva Hunter Master w/luxury tub, tile w/ in-shower heated flrs, dressing 360-202-3086 rm w/built-ins, cozy sitting rm. .82 acre w/westerly views, 3 car w/rm RV park. Lg Downstairs could be MIL. MLS#486780 $189,900

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Zero clearance gas fireplace in the living area, with ceiling fan, keeps the living room cozy. Huge master bath includes 5 fixtures. Sandy Everett 360-202-3706 MLS# 390916

This is it! Last Available building lot (#25) in a desired area. Great 20X40 shop on site. Level lot is just shy of an acre with beautiful, Sandy Everett mature trees. Community water 360-202-3706 system. MLS# 419801

16805 3RD AVE., LA CONNER W VIE W, VIE

$599,000

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$324,900

Live in luxury in this beautiful one level Golf Villa. Open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 bath. Kitchen w/custom cabinets, spacious eating bar Elva Hunter granite counters & island. 360-202-3086 Master suite with walk-in closet, bath$397,000 w/separate walk-in shower/ jetted tub double vanities. MLS# 561357

19444 SILVER CREEK DR.,SEDRO WOOLLEY $397,000 2905 TIMOTHY PL., MOUNT VERNON

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Walk to beach, tennis court & All appliances are on site, picnic areas with ownership including washer and dryer. The Secluded home w/ huge master interest in beachfront, acreage home boasts brand new carpet Sandy Everett walk-in closet, tiled bath, Brett Tacker & amenities. Many updates and and paint in all 3 bedrooms, 360-202-3706 thermo masseur tub tucked 360-840-7931 character. Covered front porch, Danya Wolf living, dining and rec-room. Master has a full in bay windows, 5’ shower w/ powder room off entry, huge 360-708-8294 Secluded size bath.masseur The other home w/Vaulted huge master walk-in closet, Blaze tiled bath, thermo tub2 bedrooms and 2nd bath French drs. ceilings, skylights, living room with tremendous windows tucked for in bay windows, 5’ shower w/ French drs. Vaulted ceilings, are located at the opposite end of home from skylights, Blaze King woodstove. Custom kitchen, dlx propane year-round views! Former living quartersKing in woodstove.

Move-in Custom oven. kitchen,Solid dlx propane w/elect.the oven.master.

Solid 6-panel fir ready with off-street range w/elect.

6-panelrange fir doors. daylight basement. 2nd building lot possible. parking. $45.00 app fee for each applicant 18 doors. Birch floor entry & dining.

MLS# 530109 Birch fl oor entry & dining.

MLS# 530109 MLS# 533461 yrs +. MLS#529763 $185,000

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Great central location downtown. Two retail/office spaces! Appx. 2800 sf. Both w/ current long term tenants.

One side dance studio & offers Danya Wolf small kitchenette & ½ BA, 360-708-8294 laminate floors. Other side Optometrist office also w/ ½ BA. MLS# 535417

1417 ALPINE VIEW PLACE, EAGLEMONT G IN ND PE

Completely remodeled cabin with beautiful mahogany Custom 2 bedroom, 2 bath deck. Marble countertop. One cabin on 1.72 acres on Clear of a kind bathroom shower Lake Hill. Open floorplan, has view of Olympics. Slate tile skylights, vaulted ceiling, and hardwood floors. 12x12 Suzanne Jenkins propane fireplace, updated, newer outbuilding plus 10x10 360-941-2983 tiled kitchen and bath floors, Sandy Everett jetted tub. Washer/dryer 360-202-3706 19444 outbuilding. lease. 50ft waterfront.

SILVER CR. DR.,$9000 SEDRO-WOOLLEY hookups. MLS# 550105 MLS# 560216

404/406 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON $445,000 1320 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON M/

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1508 LINDSAY LP., MOUNT VERNON

3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master suite features a full bath with jetted tub and walk-in closet, easy access to backyard. Fully fenced Danya Wolf yard. Within walking distance 360-708-8294 to Burlington City Library, City Park, medical facility and Elementary School. MLS# 488111

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3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

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