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THE LOANS THAT WELCOME VETS HOME P. 4

Q & A: ASK OUR BROKER P. 5

HOW TO WIN THE BIDDING WARS P. 8

FEATURE HOME: 4525 KIOWA DRIVE, MOUNT VERNON Robin Lee Luif, Windermere Skagit

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TABLE OF CONTENTS The Loans That Welcome Vets Home

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Q & A: Ask Our Broker

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How to Win the Bidding Wars

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Classifieds

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BURLINGTON $149,000 Located in great Burlington neighborhood. 3 BR, 1 BA. Large backyard with deck. 2 car detached garage. MLS #648187 Call Mike, 540-1341

Sedro-Woolley $165,000 Wonderful traditional home. 4 BR, 1.5 BA. Beautifully updated w/new flooring & paint.

Detached shop/garage. This home is move in ready. MLS #644414 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Sedro-Woolley $270,000 Updated 4 BR, 1.75 BA home. Hardwood floors & river rock fireplace. Main floor master w/bath & 2 closets. 3 BR upstairs w/huge attic area. Remodeled kitchen w/granite countertops. New lg deck & back yard. 20x20 outbuilding w/propane stove & connecting 20x20 carport. MLS #573731 Call Jim, 708-1681

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Sedro-Woolley $210,000 Well cared for home in nice SW neighborhood.

Great floor plan with good size living rm. Nice master suite w/walk in closet. Lg. fenced in backyard. Gas heat and hot water add to home appeal. Come check it out today! MLS #699386 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Mount Vernon $339,000 Thunderbird home on over 1 acre. Neat, clean & nicely remodeled. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1958 SF. Covered deck, hot tub incl. Many varieties of berries. RV Parking, very private. MLS #707950

Call Corinne, 202-2397 or Maggie, 610-8413

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

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Concrete $214,000 Lovely well-kept single level home. 3 BR, 2 BA. 5+ private wooded acres. Set at the end of a dead end street. Don’t miss this great opportunity!! MLS #630828 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Bellingham $277,900 Check out this single story large house looking for a little care. Home feat. wood floors, wood fireplace, fenced backyard. 4 BR, 1.75 BA, 1717 SF. Close to park & shopping. MLS #705970

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Mike Welling 540-1341

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Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

Burlington $249,950 Terrific low bank riverfront home. Peaceful & private location. Fantastic great room w/lg. deck overlooking Samish River. Updated roof, windows, new carpet & paint. Tons of storage & room for nice RV under carport. Park-like yard and lots of privacy from street. MLS #705750 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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Burlington $449,000 Well maintained Farmhouse on 9.44 acres. Close to I-5 & town with country feel. This home has many updates, bamboo flooring, kitchen appl. & more. 3 BR w/master on main, 1.75 BA. Propane fireplace in living room. Lots of extra storage throughout home. Oversized 2 car garage plus add’l outbldings. MLS #708661, #708681 Call Traci, 391-2969

Corinne Cartwright 202-2397

Maggie deSouza 610-8413

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Bow $700,000 2506 SF House with unfinished full basement. 20 acres w/spectacular views of Skagit farmlands, Mount Baker & Padilla Bay. Desirable commercial outbuildings. Including shop, cold storage, and retail space. Zoned mixed agriculture & rural reserve. MLS #708083 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Ayla Contois 610-1652

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Traci Erickson Property Manager 391-2969

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SAMISH ISLAND AFFORDABLE..w/out the ferry hastle, drive on Island 15 min from Burlington & I-5. Nice 1800sf 3 BR home w/great views of Samish Bay. Open floor plan.& more. $299,500. #696769

GORGEOUS CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN home just completed on an acre on Bow Hill. Over 2500sf, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, lots of built-ins,beech cabinets + 3 car garage. $485,000. #409469

2300 SF BOW HILL HOME..on parked out 5.6 acres! 3 BR, 2.75 BA, jetted tub, hrdw floors, murphy bed, appl. stay. Barn, sports ct., hot tub & gorgeous landscaping! $349,000. #635785

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME..excellent 1/3 acre w/ views of Big Lake & surrounding mtns is ready to go.

All utilities in road incl. nat’l gas. Close to golf course, $75,000. #598013

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME..gently sloped 1.7 acre lot w/lake & mtn views. Choose your plans & build. Utilities in street. $125,000. #700679

GREAT 1ST STREET LOCATION in Mt Vernon, 2 story bldg. In excellent condition. Separate entrances, extra storage space. $430,000. #658726

17 ACRES..just 6 miles from Mt. Vernon w/public water & wonderful valley & mtn views. $239,500. #594939 JUST REDUCED...in Brl Senior Park, open floor plan in a small park close to services. Lg tiled open kitchen, oversized 2 car garage. $88,500. #534335 LEVEL 4 ACRE PARCEL..zoned multi-family within the city of Mt. Vernon. Potential for various housing development, close to college, schools & medical. $180,000. #693883 STANWOOD CAMPSITE..3 acres in Stanwood. Nicely wooded with a stream running through it. $29,500. #688959

Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Jodi Dynes 333-7783 Tim Reichert 391-5587

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COUNTRY CLUB CONDO..2 BR, 1.5 BA condo, open floor plan, 1451sf, patio, 2 car garage, fresh paint , new counter tops. Ample storage. $169,900. #636804

OPEN HOUSE SUN. 10/26 1-3PM HOSTED BY JODI DYNES

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SALMON FEVER..catch fish from your front yard! Nice 3 BR rambler w/large fully fenced yard, fronting on the Samish River. $229,500. #654408 WATERFRONT LOT..on beautiful Big Lake, 290’WF. Includes home plans & bldg permit. All utilities in street.

Sunny side of lake. Possible owner terms. $425,000. #480557

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 10/25 1-3PM HOSTED BY SHELAH INMAN

OVER 2 ACRES.. of nicely wooded land with view of lake.

Driveway installed and PUD water. $119,950. #630913 RECENTLY LOGGED..comes with lifetime supply of firewood. 20 acres near Sedro-Woolley is a great buy. $59,500. #600894 COMMERCIAL SITE..in excellent Mount Vernon location, paved street w/all utilities available and drainage installed. $437,000. #676549

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12897 EAGLE DR. BURLINGTON $459,000 #473037

1409 NORTHVIEW CT. MV

COUNTRY CLUB RAMBLER W/SHOP, quality 4 BR, 2 BA home, 2483sf., great rm. Finished shop. Hosted by: Jodi Dynes. $459,000. #473037

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EAGLEMONT 2 story, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, over 2500sf Hosted

by Shelah Inman. $299,000. #574568

661-0147 391-0938

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The Loans That Welcome Vets Home VA loans have seen a spike in popularity in recent years, yet many vets are not fully aware of the program. Here’s what to know:

nance, observes Joseph Thiesen, a branch manager in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. “As part of our application interview process, we ask each borrower if they are a veteran to help identify whether they can utilize this program,” Thiesen When rules for qualifying for says. a conventional mortgage tightIndeed, a 2010 survey conductened in the wake of the financial ed by the Veterans Administration crisis, VA loans, guaranteed by the found that 66 percent of veterans Department of Veterans Affairs, who had bought a home reported spiked in popularity. using a VA loan, of those who “Since 2007, the volume of didn’t use these loans, 33 percent VA loans is up 370 percent,” didn’t know about the program. observes Chris Birk, director of Charles Chedester, a mortgage education at a loan company in officer in Urbandale, Iowa, says: Columbia, Missouri.

“We have a lot of National Guard Still, lots of veterans and and Reservists in this area, and military personnel aren’t aware it’s not that they don’t know about that this loan program, begun in VA loans, it’s that they think they 1944, could help them buy or refi- don’t qualify.”

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Available through some 1,500 banks and lending companies around the country, the government guarantees a portion of the mortgage should the borrower default, and determines the service requirements for who’s eligible to apply for the mortgage.

There’s not one simple rule on who qualifies, explains Meagan Lutz, VA public affairs specialist, but requirements are outlined at: http://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS. Given that the mortgages can be made for 100 percent of the current value of a home and can be used for either a purchase or refinance, Birk says they make refinancing possible for homeowners who’ve seen the price of their home drop.

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 4525 KIOWA DRIVE, MOUNT VERNON Windermere Real Estate/Skagit 1030 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360.424.4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

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By Peter G. Miller

Penalties on New Loans — Yes or No? Question: Please settle an argument: Can lenders charge prepayment penalties on new loans?

Answer: In limited cases they can. Let me explain: One of the major issues raised by the mortgage meltdown was the use of prepayment penalties. If a borrower had a loan and wanted to refinance or pay off the debt, they often found that to do so within the first few years of origination would require a massive prepayment penalty. Example: Smith took out an option ARM and must pay a 5 percent prepayment penalty if he refinances within the first three years of the loan term. If Smith refinances after 30 months and owes $175,000 he will have to bring an extra $8,750 in cash to closing.

The cost of the prepayment penalty plus the expense to refinance were too great for many (if not most) borrowers, thus effectively locking them into mortgages with high rates and bad terms. The result was if monthly costs soared they were stuck. For instance, Fitch Ratings estimated in 2008 that the average option ARM payment increased 63 percent once start periods ended, enough to demolish many household budgets.

Even worse, if someone had to sell the property during the penalty period – say for a new job in a distant town – the fee would still apply with some loans even though the mortgage was not being refinanced.

Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act the rules are different.

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First, the mortgage pie is divided into two parts – qualified mortgages and non-qualified mortgages. An example of a non-qualified loan might be an interest-only jumbo mortgage.

Second, lenders may charge prepayment penalties only with qualified mortgages.

Third, a “qualified mortgage” is an FHA, VA or conventional loan, or a “portfolio” loan that meets certain standards. A portfolio loan is a mortgage that a lender originates and keeps, it is not sold to another lender.

Fourth, there are no prepayment penalties allowed with FHA, VA or conventional loans. Therefore, the only place where you can find a prepayment penalty today is with a portfolio mortgage that meets the standards to be a qualified mortgage.

Fifth, the maximum penalty is restricted to the following schedule: 2 percent the first year, 2 percent the second year, 1 percent the third year and nothing thereafter.

Sixth, be aware that a form of prepayment penalty – what are called “postpayment interest charges” – will continue for FHA loans until Jan. 21, 2015. Close after that date and you get a penalty-free FHA mortgage.

FHA loans – which have relativelymodest prepayment penalties equal to no more than one month’s interest – can be used to give some sense of how big the problem really is. According to HUD, “nearly two-thirds of borrowers who prepaid their mortgage in full in 2012 paid post-settlement interest. The estimated amount of post-settlement interest these borrowers pay amounts to $449 million.”

For more information speak with lenders. If you’re considering an FHA loan and are set to close around the end of January, it might be very much in your interest to assure that you settle after the 21st and that your loan does not allow a post-payment interest fee, a prepayment penalty by any definition.

Robin Lee Luif 360.420.2026

Beautiful custom built home on nearly an acre. Hardwood entry opens up to spacious sunken living room. Formal dining room has French doors that lead out to an expansive deck, overlooking a private park-like setting, beautifully landscaped. Wood wrapped windows throughout. Kitchen recently remodeled with cherry cabinets and gorgeous granite. Office area off family room. Newer roof is 50 year comp. Plenty of storage inside and out. MLS# 707640

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• PRIVATE DRIVEWAY “OFF” MAIN STREET, QUIET SETTING • CRAFTSMAN STYLE 2 BD., 2 BA. W/NICE DEN , GAS HT., GAS FPL.! • ”HANDICAP” ACCESS READY, WIDE DOORS/ HALLWAYS, GORGEOUS!

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 41417 CENTER ST, CONCRETE

$105,000

2 parcels provide ample room & secluded privacy for this 1 bedroom cabin with a 12x16 guest cottage. Cabela light fixtures, new roofs, hardy board siding, 200 amp panel, leaf relief gutters, & a security system. 10x14 shed on a concrete slab & a 12x16 Tuff Shed. Call Deborah McNeil, 707-8073 #680234

820 N. 8TH ST, MV

9101 RAINBOW LANE, SW

$195,000

Great duplex located on a corner lot. Each unit offers approx. 919 SF, 2 bdrms, all appliances, fenced back yard, single car garages & add’l parking. Septic system alleviates monthly sewer bills, tenants pay power & heating, both units are rented. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #695684

$150,000

One level 2 bdrm, 1.75 bath, end unit condo. Vaulted ceilings, large windows, & spacious kitchen. Gas fireplace, private patio w/ garden space & a master suite w/ large walk-in closet. Plus an attached garage. All appliances included. Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 #687319

46303 FOREST PLACE, CONCRETE

$167,000

Beautiful home w/ open floor plan, fir floors & original woodwork plus high ceilings. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, plus an office. Large patio entry. Unfinished basement, newer wood stove. Just over half an acre with fruit trees & a fenced yard. Call Becky Elde 770-9427 #690095

121 N. BALL ST, SW

$189,000

Well maintained 3 bed, 1 bath rambler. This home is updated with new fixtures throughout. Open living room & kitchen, large back yard with a shop & carport.

Back yard has fruit trees & plenty of space for a garden.

Call Spencer Roozen at 708-0634 #689902

1915 E SECTION ST, MV

$219,999

1942 MV Hill home 2138 SF on shy 1/3 acre. 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Fully fenced, private backyard w/ patio & garden space. 2 car garage. H/W floors in LR, hall & Bedroom. Spacious eat in kitchen. Master suite w/ walk in closet & full bath w/ tile floors. Call Karen Beckner, 840-9455 #677868

421 S. 28TH STREET, MV

$224,900

Large 3 bdrm home w/ many upgrades! Remodeled kitchen w/ granite counters, cherry cabinets, ceramic flooring, breakfast nook & butler’s pantry.

New carpet, pergo flooring, large 2 car garage plus add’l parking for RV in large driveway. Formal dining room, fenced backyard & storage shed. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828 #673078

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17289 COLONY RD, BOW

23217 STATE ROUTE 9, MV

$269,500

No-bank waterfront property. 4 parcels, 2 building lots. 1 bdrm, 1 bath park model w/ lots of storage.

Covered porch, bath house w/ shower & utility hook-ups, covered patio & 2 docks. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill & Jannette Krieger 421-4446 #679914

1420 DIGBY PL, MV

$315,000

End unit Townhome. 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, one 3/4 bath & 1 half bath, 1920 SF. Floor to ceiling windows. Home boasts granite, hardwoods, tile new carpeting, pantry in kitchen, gas fireplace w/ slate surround, private stone patio & attached 2 car garage. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 #668197

2901 IROQUOIS DR, MOUNT VERNON

$319,900

Completely remodeled Thunderbird rambler w/ daylight basement! New roof, heating, electrical, plumbing & more. Property sits on a 1/3 acre in a quiet residential area. Cathedral ceilings, granite counters, ceramic, carpet & hardwood flooring. 2 bdrms & master up, 3 bdrms down, 2688 SF. Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 #701486 NE

2431 E KINCAID ST, MV

$250,000

Nice rambler on 1 full acre in Bow. 3 bdrms, 1 full bath, 1320 SF. Family room is extra-large with a fireplace. Kitchen looks out to the pasture. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #665369

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4204 BLUE HERON CIR #B, ANA

$190,000

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

41701 NORTH SHORE LN, CONCRETE

$195,000

River frontage with your own sandy beach. 3 decks & a fire pit. House is spacious with 1 large bedroom, 1.75 baths, & 1378 SF. nice size living room and kitchen, large garage/shop. Walk out onto the deck & enjoy the views. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #676257

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4525 KIOWA DR, MV

$349,950

Custom home in a private cul de sac on almost a full acre. Gorgeous kitchen w/ cherry cabinets & granite. French doors from the dining room to the spacious deck overlooking the landscaped backyard. Master suite has a huge soaking tub. 3 more spacious bdrms, plus a finished basement. Call Robin Luif, 420-2026 #707640

17422 W BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

$379,900

Big Lake, Mt. Baker & Cultus Mtn. views! Solid home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on 4.18 acres. Barn, workshops, RV & boat parking galore! Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607. #645552

15617 FIELD RD, BOW

$444,900

Equestrian property w/ large arena & round pen.

2 horse barns, pastures, huge shop, mature trees.

Large farm house w/ great historic details. Spacious kitchen, 3 bdrms upstairs. Master, den & 2 baths down. Call Tiffany Danley, 360-298-4857 #669601

20413 E. RIO VISTA, BURL

$469,900

Fertile land, farmhouse, commercial greenhouse/ outbuildings; endless possibilities with this 9.29 acres. Irrigated nursery beds & fruit trees. Hardwood floors, updated carpet & baths. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #638078

15255 S BLANCHARD RD, BOW

$189,900

3 bedroom 1.5 bath rambler near Haggen, parks & schools. Situated on a corner lot, well-built 2x6 construction. Fully fenced backyard. New paint inside & out, updated fixtures. Mature blueberry bushes in the backyard. Call Nathan Loeb, 333-7197 #680208

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22907 PRAIRIE RD, SW

1106 N. 8TH ST. MV $239,900 OPEN HOUSE OCT. 25TH 1-5PM Beautifully maintained 3 bdrm, 2 story home on large city lot. Home features cathedral ceilings, light-filled interior spaces, large master, over-sized 2 car garage w/ storage, gas fireplace & much more. Almost 2000 SF - private backyard & RV parking Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 #703898

9369 PROSPECT ST, SW

$245,000

Room to roam on this extra-large lot, nearly half an acre w/ a shop. 3 bdrms, 1700+ SF. Garden shed & green house. 2 fireplaces. Great lot for gardening or animals plus fruit trees. RV Parking. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #692918

$345,000

Nice & well maintained home on 8+ private acres.

Family room or potential of a 3rd bdrm; living room w/ woodstove; & a bright kitchen. Heated 40x40 shop w/ an office, ¾ bath & a large storage loft.

Beautiful walking trails. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette, 421-4446 #704232

610 LILAC DR, MV

$499,000

63 acres in lovely South Blanchard setting. 24+ acres of wetland w/ 3 creeks. 26 cultivated acres of fertile good draining Ag land. Well-built 2002 combo shop/ living space offers 700 SF apartment w/ 1440 SF of shop space. Interior needs some finishing. 4 parcels.

Call Margy Furst at 488-3458 #689565

$349,900

Updated MV hilltop home; a great floor plan! 3 bdrms, formal living, dining & family room. All new floor coverings, granite counter tops, SS appliances, fixtures, interior/exterior paint & roof. A large deck. 1/3 acre lot in a great neighborhood. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #701384

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LAND 3706 PORTAGE #203 LANE, ANA

$324,999

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

Gina Davis 360.708.7794 MLS# 609449

W NE

5012 DUNDEE DRIVE, ANA

589,000

9921 SEACREST LANE, BOW

Completely re-done home with wonderful water view lot overlooking the entrance to Skyline Marina. Terrific views of the Olympics, Burrows & Allan Islands, and marina. New kitchen, decks, refinished hardwood floors, new windows & siding, tank-less water heater.

Bill Robillard 360.770.4707 MLS# 706511

2715 GEER LANE, ANA

2202 19TH STREET, ANA

NE

3917 MALLARD PT., ANA

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5670 PARADISE LANE, GUEMES ISLAND 1109 29TH STREET #203, ANA

4305 EAGLE VIEW COURT, ANA

$485,000

$259,000

Lovely 2 Bd, 2 Ba condo at The Residence. Overlooking Storvik Park, this almost new condo features granite & tile counter tops, stainless appliances, gas fireplace, custom cabinetry & hardwood flooring. Great room concept creates an open, spacious feel.

Cynthia Aanestad 360.293.8008 MLS# 685251

$198,000

Nearly level wooded 5.25 gross acre parcel in the heart of Guemes Island with easy access on a paved cul-de-sac. Water is provided by a community well with the Channel View Water Assn. Great site for a sense of privacy but some great neighbors nearby too. Property has a long term cell tower agreement that does not transfer to new owner.

Colleen Sargent 360.202.2155 MLS# 706879

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

4913 KINGSWAY, ANA

ndermere Mortgage Services at (425) 268-7995

$95,000

Gently sloping lot offers some views of Fidalgo Bay and Mt. Baker. Zoning allows for residential or duplex. Ideal for daylight basement design. Dead end street, all utilities available. Nice lot, close to town.

Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 696312

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$ 399,900

Excellent Custom Built Home! Private area off Whistle Lake Rd. Beautiful entry with Artist Etched glass, signed & dated. Very nice kitchen & many areas for entertaining. Second master downstairs and extra storage. Large deck & patio.

Linda Macy 360.708.8284 MLS# 643053

E

708 37TH STREET, ANA

NE

$419,000

Windward Village Home. 5 Bd-2.75 Ba 3200 sf. Open floor plan w/formal living & dining rm. Gourmet Kitchen perfect for entertaining. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, master on main level. Lower level has family Rm, 2 additional Bdrms & Ba. Private courtyard & views!

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 581360 PR

W

IC

$798,000

Beautiful 2608 SF home with 150’ waterfront has exceptional views to the NW of Samish Bay & the Cascade Mtns. New stairs to your own sandy beach.

Elegant & quality finishes throughout. Large wonderful chef’s kitchen, large main level master suite, established landscape & more!

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 600620

$484,000

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

Open floor plan w/upscale finishes & luxurious main level master suite. 3 Bd 2.5 ba 2623 sf of living space.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 640283

NE

PR

$599,000

Exceptional panoramic views of the San Juans, Olympics & Burrows Bay from this quality 3588 SF, 4 BD, 2.5 BA home in Skyline. Beautiful new kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite, breakfast nook. Dining room with access to a large deck. Master suite and office on the main level.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 640878

5340 BEECHNUT TREE LN, GUEMES

$995,000

Rare 1.61 acre no-bank lot w/107 ft of sandy beach.

Remodeled in 2005 with all the updates you would expect in this charming 2,432 sf beach home. 2 bd & 1 ba on main level. Lower level has family room, guest bonus room & 1 ba. Large detached 4-car garage w/ 1 bd, 1 ba apartment.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 612173

1207 GEORGIA AVENUE, ANA

$79,000

7,500 Sqft lot with gorgeous views of the water and surrounding islands. Enjoy all that Anacortes has to offer; near to ferries, forest lands, parks and town.

Colleen Craig 360.770.9638 MLS# 707282

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HOW TO WIN THE BIDDING WARS

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An enticing price will only go so far. To truly make your case for your dream home, it can pay to get a little creative If you adore the home that you just toured, consider sending the sellers a love note.

Though bidding wars for real estate are not as intense as in past years, they’re widespread and may require creativity to come out on top.

To be sure, a high bid will catch the seller’s attention. But real estate experts say buyers also appreciate unusual offers.

Austin Christopher Bradley, a marketing manager at a New York real estate brokerage, says that in a market like Manhattan, where money is often not an object, he has seen many unexpected approaches that gone beyond the obvious ones — dropping all contingencies, offering the shortest close possible and bidding as high as possible.

“I had a buyer [who was a personal trainer] throw in 12 free personal training sessions, which sealed the deal,” he notes. On another

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occasion, he suggested to a buyer to offer time for the seller to find a new home. They closed within 30 days, and then allowed the seller to stay in the house for an additional 90 days. The seller had the funds from the sale and time to make a proper decision.

“This made for a happy buyer and a happy seller,” he says.

Marcia Cotlar, a realtor in Boulder, Colorado, points out that selling a home is an emotional decision for a homeowner.

A seller may be more motivated by knowing that his or her home is going to a family that will love it and take care of it.

Many realtors recommend that buyers write a personal letter when they know they will be competing against multiple offers. Cotlar suggest that buyers include a family photo.

“If the buyer’s letter references that it is a great home with the right layout for their family, or that they want to stay within a certain school district, the family photo will resonate with the sellers,” she says.

John Underwood, a real estate agent in Los Angeles with a national real estate brokerage, says a personal letter to October 24, 2014

the seller helps the two parties connect emotionally.

“It sounds hokey, but you’d be amazed at how often they work,” he adds.

Sure there are times a seller will trash the letter before selecting the offer with the highest price.

Other times, sellers and buyers will bond over a shared sentimental value. Not only can it save a buyer literally tens of thousands of dollars, Underwood adds, it also gives all parties a good feeling as they approach closing.

UNDERWOOD OFFERS A FEW OTHER TIPS: Use a reputable local agent A real estate professional with a solid reputation and contacts in the community can do a lot for a buyer. The credibility he or she brings to the table is invaluable in a competitive situation.

Underwood even had a seller select an FHA buyer with a lower down payment because his strong relationship with the buyer’s agent brought a level of trust and confidence the deal would close on time.

Ask for inside information A buyer’s agent should contact the listing agent to understand the client’s motivation. This offers flexibility on part of the buyer and accommodates the seller’s needs, such more time to remain in the property at the close of escrow.

Now could be the time to sell a new home and earn a slice of the real estate pie.

Record-low interest rates and record-low housing prices are renewing interest in the floundering housing market for many people.

“When sellers are interviewing real estate agents to market their homes, their primary focus is usually on the advertising that the agent will offer them,” says Jessica Goodbody of Weichert Realtors.

Let us help you meet your marketing goals by advertising your listings in Real Estate Weekly.

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WATERFRONT

Buildable waterfront and waterfront access lots in partially wooded rural setting on the Skagit River. ½ acre to 1 acre. With power, phone, TV and PUD water at each lot. Above the flood plain. No mobile homes.

Terms available. A good selection for sale by private party. Prices vary depending on lot. Call George at 360-391-1470.

OPEN HOUSE Sat. Oct. 25th 1-3pm 1511 Kristine Lane, Mount Vernon $232,000

Solid rambler with spacious rooms thru out. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, great room, formal living with beautiful stone fireplace.

Kitchen includes appliances, lots of cabinets, snack bar and new laminate flooring. Attached 2 car garage, extra parking, mature landscaping and located on cul-de-sac. MLS #702146.

Hosted by Jan Scally 360-421-5160 Brown-McMillen Real Estate

2 BDRM TRAILER, 10x60, in Sedro-Woolley 55+ park, $4500 obo. Call 360-9822658

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OPEN HOUSE Sat. Oct. 25th 1-3PM 1106 N. 8th St., Mount Vernon $239,900

Beautifully maintained and landscaped three bedroom Mount Vernon two-story home on large city lot.

Property features cathedral ceilings, light-filled interior spaces, extra-large master bedroom, over-sized twocar garage w/storage above, gas fireplace & much more. Almost 2000 square feet home - private backyard, RV parking, great close-in location convenient to all amenities.

MLS #703898 Call Jim Glackin, 360-428-2828 www.SkagitRealtor.com WRE/Skagit Valley

1524 Lindsay Loop, MV Dir: College Wy E then S on Laventure, E on Section, S on Shelly Hill to top of hill.

4 Bdrm/4 Ba, 3,728 Sq. ft.

5+ Car Garage, View MLS#703756 $529,900

PINE CREEK Open House

4 new rambler models available for pre-sale ranging in size from 1843-2554 sq ft. Stop by the model at 3059 Pine Creek Drive to look at the floor plans!

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

Open House Friday 12:00 – 3:00 Sunday 1:00 – 3:00 Or call Val Thomas Preview Properties at 360-333-0562 to set up an appt.

Host: Pam & Dan Baird 360-202-0715 John L. Scott-Skagit

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

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8950 Garden Terrace Sedro-Woolley $149,900 3BD, 2Bath W/extra large yard on cul-de-sac.

ALL New appliances & Floors, Custom lighting

Joseph Mason 360-201-8886 text or call 120 E. George Hopper Rd. Burlington, WA 98233

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Great kitchen - double oven, gas cooktop. Master bedroom with jetted tub, granite counter tops and walk in closet! Spacious bonus room great for entertaining. Large fenced back yard, multi-level decks.

MLS # 636507. $389,950.

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2204 35th Court, Anacortes

FSBO - Fabulous 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Ba, 2466 sq. ft. home, large office/den/bonus room, living room, dining room, open concept kitchen/dining room, 3 fireplaces, fabulous curb appeal plus a huge fenced backyard, new carpet & refinished hardwood floors, spacious 2 car garage. $435,000.

Call Scott 206-679-0123.

Just over an acre, in the private, gated community of Fidalgo Bay Estates.

Build your view home in this lovely wooded setting.

Water, power & natural gas available. Just minutes to Anacortes. MLS#618521 $149,500

Charming home in "The Cedars" with all amenities on 1st floor. 3 bedroom plus bonus room, gas fireplace, garage & large covered porch off rear of home.

Price reduced to: $224,000 MLS#663643 Call Jeff Ingman (360) 202-2859 Brown McMillen Real Estate

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4+ acres of prime Anacortes waterfront. Develop multiple water view lots or one ultimate estate. Outstanding views of Guemes Channel. MLS#658458

Samish Island WATERFRONT

16+acres, 3 Bdrm, 1.5 Ba, unfinished basement.

55'×30' shop, approx. 700' creek frontage along westerly property line – doesn't flood, 4 lot subdivision with water rights (in process), 502 possible. $289,000.

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10529 Samish Is. Rd. $595,000.

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

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

MLS#486866

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23191 STATE ROUTE 9, LAKE MCMURRAY $469,900

4725 MONTE VISTA PLACE, MOUNT VERNON $385,000

17603 S. SKYRIDGE , MOUNT VERNON $429,000

Imagine yourself in this beautiful 2 story home- quiet neighborhood, gorgeous tiered landscaping with fruit trees & flowering bushes, large bi-level deck, separate patio. Home features brand new hardwood floors & carpet, vaulted ceiling, sunken LR, granite counters, new kitchen lighting, private balcony off Master.

Sale includes all stainless steel Kenmore Elite appliances, sideby-side front loading stainless LG washer/dryer, & wall mounted Shirley Bertholf 42” flat screen TV/stereo system. 360-840-1863 MLS# 706814

Custom built view home in gorgeous Skyridge community. Views of Valley, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands and more! Spacious rooms throughout w/abundant storage. Entertainment great rm style w/cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, large dining rm and main floor master suite & den. Lower level w/2 lg bdrms, utility/hobby room, fitness area/ TV room. Carport with attached 8 x 22’ shop. Steps away from Little Mountain hiking trails. Easy care .41 acre lot. Private location minutes to I-5. MLS# 706814 John Hunter 360-202-3854

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 10 AM  1 PM 3815 RIDGE WY, MOUNT VERNON

$365,000

75 feet of Lake McMurray waterfront. 3426 square feet, vaulted ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, Danya Wolf large kitchen with stunning 360-708-8294 view. Daylight basement offers kitchenette and office/library; could easily be separate Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is located on a very quiet cul-de-sac. living area for guests. MLS# 628057 Features a nicely updated kitchen with

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 25, 10 AM1 PM

Corian countertops, maple cabinets and hardwood flooring. Home is on a rare Russ Lanker .40 acre lot in town with territorial views. 360-708-1117 Entertain on the large deck or just relax in the hot tub! Mature and tasteful landscaping. MLS# 672971

1606 ALPINE CREST LP #C, MOUNT VERNON

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 13 PM $339,000

Desirable Eaglemont Golf Course Community. 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath plus office/den. Lovely Master Suite w/jetted tub on main floor. Bright kitchen w/slab granite, stainless steel appliances, eating John Hunter 360-202-3854 bar that opens to great room w/gas fireplace and door to outside deck with spectacular views.

Unfinished downstairs w/ 1237 sq.ft is included in sq.ft has plumbing, bedroom & family room, ready to complete.

MLS# 675913

1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

$429,000

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

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

4900 MONARCH BLVD, MOUNT VERNON

$242,000

2688 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 2.5 Ba home on a corner lot. Upscale neighborhood Sandy Everett w/ trails, sidewalks & play areas in a 360-202-3706 planned development. Everything is close by. Utility room (washer dryer included) & full baths upstairs; bonus room w/ gas fireplace on main floor. Kitchen w/ all stainless appliances w/ a pantry. Double garage MLS #668766

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HEAVEN ON EARTH! Price significantly reduced! Beautiful, peaceful setting. Imagine waking up each morning to spectacular views of Sauk Mountain, the Cascades, Skagit Shirley Bertholf River & the valley below... your own 360-840-1863 little piece of “heaven on earth!” Perfect for anyone who loves the gorgeous beauty of the great Pacific Northwest. Enjoy privacy in a park-like atmosphere w/panoramic views. Close to town. Close to Everett & Shannon Lakes for fishing. MLS # 175569

17706 RAY PAUL LANE, LA CONNER

$299,000 XXX STATE ROUTE 9, BIG LAKE

Beautiful Low Bank Waterfront lot. Spectacular sunsets and views of the Straits of Georgia and White Rock. Great crabbing and Suzanne Jenkins clamming. Just the place for your 360-941-2983 dream home on Semiahmoo Bay. MLS# 623468

$83,900 16856 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, MOUNT VERNON $298,000

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

MLS# 632639

$95,000 1601 N WAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON

$ 438,900 1 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, MOUNT VERNON

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Spectacular lake view and stunning sunsets seen from this lot, located on the east (sunny) side of the lake!

Property is in an area of beautiful Sandy Everett homes and is located directly north 360-202-3706 of Big Lake Bar & Grill parking lot.

Buyer to verify square footage and utility availability.

MLS# 670146

NEW PRICE! Two four-plex tracts for $150,000 each and one five-plex tract Danya Wolf for $175,000.00 Building permit ready for thirteen (13) 360-708-8294 units. Or,administrative conditional use potential for professional/medical offices. All utilities; includes off-site, fenced storm retention pond. (City sewer,garbage,and drainage district). MLS# 678254

2930 ARAPAHO PL., MOUNT VERNON

1801 N 32 PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

$232,000

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NEW PRICE! Located just outside the Mount Vernon City limits, this wooded 1 acre plus lot could be a building site for a stick Danya Wolf built, modular, or manufactured 360-708-8294 home, with plenty of room. Tract has been surveyed (LeGro and Associates) and wetlands have been delineated (Oscar Graham and Pat Bunting).

1.27 acres With $10,000.00 down, sellers will consider contract. MLS# 678260

$199,900 1720 SWEET CICELY LANE, SEDRO-WOOLLEY

$129,900

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Lovely 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home with view of Big Lake. Ready for you to move in. Double garage, security system, bath off Master and large JoAnn Boudreau walk-in closet. Gas fireplace 360-391-0746 at the living room on the main floor. Large finished recreation room with storage at the basement. MLS# 622887

Remodel includes added formal dining area. Many upgrades inside.

Lower level features a recreation room with its own fireplace. Sandy Everett Beautiful, large, private yard 360-202-3706 includes a greenhouse, 2 2-car garages, deck and a great patio. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a neighborhood of nice homes. Interior square footage to be verified by buyer. Appointment required with 24 hours notice. MLS# 641525

Spacious 3 bedroom manufactured home with bonus room next to garage, great for guests or could be used as another bedroom. Skylights have blinds. Large covered patio, Suzanne Jenkins fruit trees and garden space. Mature 360-941-2983 landscaping. MLS# 695792

Nice 2 bedroom home in great community! Covered front porch!

Danya Wolf Light and airy kitchen with natural 360-708-8294 gas range; and dishwasher. Vaulted living room (with ceiling fan) and vaulted dining area ceiling. Separate utility room with built-in folding counter. Lots of storage; double closest in master bedroom. MLS# 698571

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

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