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Sedro-Woolley

$129,900

Gorgeous waterfront property on Clear Lake.

3 acres of vacant land. Enjoy all the lake has to offer. Private setting on a dead end road.

Easy access and a convenient location. Build your dream home here! MLS# 425340 Call Mike, 540-1341

Sedro-Woolley Sedro-Woolley

$149,950

Well built rambler. Like-new condition. 2 BD, 1 BA. Efficient kitchen w/ maple cabinets. All appliances included. Detached garage.

MLS# 541902 Call Ron, 333-1045

$179,500

Home in the country, location close to town.

Updated with fresh paint, carpeting, siding, gutters, and roof. 3 BD, 2 BA, 1492 sq. ft.

Vaulted ceiling. Large yard and mountain view from deck. Attached 2 car garage with room for RV. MLS #548100 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Mount Vernon Mount Vernon

$219,900

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

Bow Mount Vernon

$425,000

Large private lot with circular driveway. 2 BR with possible 3 BR, 2.5 BA. 2685 sq. ft. Several upgrades. Open floor plan. Attached 2 car garage. MLS #542668 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Bow

$1,100,000

Secure and private hobby farm & home. 2 BD, 1.75 BA, 1325 sq. ft. 20 Fenced acres, that is all parked out. Can be divided. Marketable timber. Large shop w/outbuildings. MLS# 347951 Call Jim, 708-1681

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

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

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$2,750,000

Home with spectacular views of the Skagit Valley. 113 acres with almost 1 mile of waterfront on Padilla Bay & private beach access. 3 BD, 1 BA, 2330 sq. ft. Attached garage, detached workshop. Small cabin located on property. MLS #525201 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

$328,000

Beautiful rambler with daylight basement. Located in desirable Blackburn Ridge. 4 BD, 2 BA, 2650 sq. ft.

Home backs up to wooded greenbelt offering valuable privacy. Nice open floor plan, new appliances, and granite counter tops. 2 car attached garage.

MLS# 533518

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

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Ivana Wood 770-3550

Burlington

$600/month

$600 deposit with a $250 non-refundable carpet cleaning fee. 1 BD, 1 BA apartment. Very affordable. Upstairs unit. W/S/G Paid.

Call Property Management, 755-5555

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Allen 708-8780

Burlington

$675/month

$675 deposit with a $250 non-refundable carpet cleaning fee. 1 BD, 1 BA apartment. Upstairs unit. Carport parking. W/S/G & Basic Cable Paid.

Call Property Management, 755-5555

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$130,000 Sedro Woolley

$895,000 Oak Harbor

Anacortes

$286,216 Anacortes

$509,000

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Mount Vernon

$399,900 Burlington

$379,000 Mount Vernon

$375,000 Arlington

$229,000

Anacortes

$649,500 Anacortes

$399,000 Anacortes

$439,900 Oak Harbor

$184,300

3201 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes (360) 293-2161 300 East College Way, Mount Vernon (360) 899-1010

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COMPETE AGAINST CASH OFFERS Question: The real estate market in our area has improved and now we see a lot of cash offers.

We would like to buy but cannot pay all cash.

Are we at a disadvantage?

Answer: Yes and no.

Cash purchasers can have several advantages: Their offers do not depend on lender approval, the seller does not have to pay any points and closing might be faster.

The use of cash can create a quick and simple transaction.

However, sometimes buyers who need

mortgage financing can overcome the advantages of a cash competitor. For instance: • You can work with a lender before entering the marketplace to nail down a qualifying loan amount. While a loan cannot be approved in advance (because the value of the property is unknown, among other hurdles), pre-approval can help assure sellers of your financial stability and commitment to buy the property.

• You can make an offer which does not require the seller to pay any points.

• Most importantly, you can simply make a better offer than a cash buyer, something with a higher price or better terms than a cash buyer is willing to bid.

Many cash buyers believe that because they have financing in hand, they can purchase at discount. This can be the case in some situations, especially when there is a buyers’ market.

However, in many parts of the country,

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we now have sellers’ markets. The National Association of Realtors reports that existing home prices in May were 15.8 percent higher than in 2012. There have been complaints about inventory shortages, or lack of desirable homes for sale.

In such an environment, owners may prefer a higher offer, financed with a mortgage, rather than an offer for less money backed by cash.

In a sellers’ market, what counts most is not how a deal will be financed but the size of the owner’s check from closing.

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Midway Drive Home! #426150 • $159,900

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!

Office for Lease #550752 • $1,650/Month

Cul de sac Home! #470267 • $104,999

For Lease- Free-standing prime office bldg. Off I-5 at Anderson Rd. Appx. 2200 SF heated/AC finished office, huge storage rm, IT rm w/ punchboard, alarm system & bath. Large open space w/ 1 lg separate conference rm wired for phone & Internet service, fiberoptic T-1 available also. Ample parking & great location!

Charming Home!

Private Back Yard! #529637 • $224,000

SAT 1-3 3410 Martin Rd. Mt Vernon SAT & SUN 1-4 2617 N 34th Pl, Mt Vernon 1528 Alpine View Dr. Mt Vernon For details & directions, visit openhouse.com

Home on a quiet cul de sac minutes from the college, shopping & schools. 3BR, 2BA home features full BA off master, large kitchen w/huge island & pantry space, oversized attached garage & a small fenced yard. Bank approved Short Sale at this price.

The Finest Lot Left! #28169648 • $375,000

$250,000

ICE PR 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.

Charming home built in 2004 features over 2000 sqft of living space. Very nice 4BR, 2.5BA home on a quiet dead end street in Mount Vernon. Open floor plan with huge kitchen, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling entry and much more. Huge master with private bath.

The Finest Lot left in Mount Vernon’s Most Gorgeous Neighborhood!! Lot 11 on Quail Drive boasts over 2 acres looking directly west over the picturesque farmlands all the way to the San Juans and Beyond.

Spectacular Sunsets await your dream home on this fully cleared ready to build once in a lifetime property.

“Fulfilling Northwest Family Dreams” Anacortes Office

1202 Commercial Ave Anacortes, WA 360-588-1515 • adrhomes.net

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$167,000

MLS#512549

$134,500

MLS#476194

• Tranquil La Conner • New paint & flooring • 3 bd, 1 ¾ ba • Very private • Big corner lot • 4 bedrooms • Cedar rambler • Gas heat

$269,900 MLS#469774 •180 ft frontage medium bank • Samish Island •1+ bdrm w/bonus rm Anita Kohl 961-7795 Arlene Vonachen 853-6429 Dawn Hardman 540-0058 Duane Gish 770-9299 George Herner 840-3743

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$32,000

MLS#555390

• Clean and spacious • 3 bdrm 2bth • No age restrictions • Affordable

$425,000

MLS#555429

$214,500

MLS#554016

• 2 acres setting • 3474 sq ft • MIL apt • Secure & quiet

MLS#553357

• Open design 2 bdrm • 1.38 acres • 672 detached grg • Room to grow

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OPEN HOUSES

$53,500

MLS#553665

$409,000

MLS#405080

• 55+ park • New heat pump/AC • Private master • New paint

• Lake & Mtn views • 3 bdrms, 3 baths • All new kitchen • Family room

• Eaglemont home • Office/den • Lg master suite • 3 bdrm, 3 bath

SOLD

$139,000 • Full basement • 3 bedroom 1 bth • Shy ½ acre • Outbuildings

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

Mike Newman 708-1419 Rick Kiesser 770-1195 Ron Barker 425-501-2848 Samantha Johnson 661-3813 Sandi Hocking 708-1523

A Career in Real Estate = Unlimited Possibilities!

Call Today: 542-2121 Sandi Riley 770-8670 Sharon Stokes 661-6164 Tamara Cooper 630-9127 Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696

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FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 716 PYRAMID PEAK PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

$265,000

Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley 1030 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360.424.4901 www.WindermereSkagit.com

HEAD ABOVE WATER

Rare opportunity to own a RAMBLER in the Skagit Highlands. The present owners have upgraded and customized this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Fully insulated and air conditioned (including the garage). Beautifully upgraded kitchen w/granite counter tops, sink and custom tile work. New top of the line SS appliances.

Expanded utility/butlers pantry with new cabinets. Beautifully landscaped and fully fenced yard.

MLS # 530303

730,000 American homeowners who were freed from negative equity in the first quarter of 2013.

Source: Zillow.com, May 22 report

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Brown McMillen Real Estate

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

360.757.6013 800.869.7084

COUNTRY CLUB RAMBLER W/SHOP.. 4 BR, 1.75 BA. 2483sf home. Beautiful kitchen, maple cabinets, high ceilings.

Finished 1700sf shop & more. $490,000. #473037

LOVELY 2 STORY.. great condition, living rm/vaulted ceiling, formal dining, beautiful kitchen. 4 BR, 2 BA & laundry. Appx 2562 sf. $310,000. #552579

JUST REDUCED.. CUSTOM BLT BOW HOME..on 7 acres!. 2900sf , 4 BR 2.5 BA, spacious kitchen & dining area. Lg family rm, rock f/place & Lots more. $495,000. #496401

GORGEOUS CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN.. under construction on an acre on Bow Hill. Over 2500 sf, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, lots of blt-ins + 3 car garage. $485,000. #409469

GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT.. one level home, 2 BR, 1 BA, spacious living room & kitchen w/ breakfast area. 3 carports, shop area. $159,500. #454810

ADORABLE & PRIVATE.. Lk McMurray home, 2 BR, 1.75 BA, newer spacious kitchen, cherry cabinets. Lg garage & lovely surroundings. $265,000. #528577

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP.. one level 3 BR, 2 BA w/hobby rm below. Hrdwd floors, vaulted ceiling, open living/ dining rm, kit. w/breakfast nook. Enclosed sunroom. $265,000 #50703

SPACIOUS RARE CUSTOM HOME.. 4 BR, over 3000sf rambler with 40X60 high ceiling shop. 5 acres with wine grapes in your own vineyard. $569,500. #533405

SEDRO-WOOLLEY LOT.. almost 3 acres, septic design done, power/water & well in. On dead end st, Mobiles OK. Close to town. Ready to build $54,900. #455168

CHARMING WESTSIDE.. 1200sf Mt Vernon home or duplex, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 story, rural setting on dead end street. $142,000. #523681

CHEAP ACREAGE.. 3.7 acres fronting Hwy 9 north of Sedro-Woolley.

Nicely wooded & only $22,500. #450488

GREAT INVESTMENT.. duplex lot, amazing views, private yet still part of a community. Clubhouse has pool, hot tub & more. $140,000. #509282

BUSINESS ZONED.. 2.26 acres w/all MONEY MAKER.. located near utilities available. Located in center of Western WA University. 8 stall car Sedro-Woolley $149,500. #510206 wash provides a steady income. 8.5% VACANT LAND.. 5 acre level parcel.

CAP rate $1,595,000. #420780 Building site ready for new mobile or JUST REDUCED.. GREAT NEIGH- stick built home. West of I-5 location BORHOOD..Large lot, fenced back- (Hobson Rd) $100,000. #29129150 yard, several fruit trees. 3 BR rambler, garage + carport, sun room, & shed. SPECTACULAR VIEWS.. of Similk Bay & beyond. Over 1 acre, water, $184,500. #523723 power in street, desirable location.

WOODED HIDE AWAY.. cozy cab- $175,000. #280881 in, beautiful wooded setting, Mt. Baker view, extra storage bldg. $109,500. #524736

AFFORDABLE HOME.. on 17 acres, private home site/mini farm. Primary residence, 1500sf, 3 BR, 2 BA, mfg home for storage. 8 Acres of marketable timber. $249,500. #538964

BEAUTIFUL 4 BR, 2 3/4 BA RAMBLER.. w/full daylight basement on sunny, level lot overlooks tennis courts. Lots of hardwoods & blt-ins. $425,000. #524356

BURLINGTON LOT.. zoned general commercial. Perfect site for clinic or any professional use, sewer & water.

Survey & elevations complete. $415,000. #178973

Karin Peck Jeff Ingman Ron Wortham

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391-7561 202-2859 661-1500

SMALL GRAVEL PIT.. 20 acres near Sedro-Woolley. Water & Power available to build your new home. $99,500. #330672

ALGER & OLD 99.. Corner of high traffic area (across from Alger Tavern) rambler, lots of possibilities. Rural village. Commercial zoning! $179,000. #324553

2 ACRE LOTS.. 2 parcels ready for new home. Each is 2 acres w/nice territorial views and municipal water available. $110,000. #45359

SECLUDED 20 ACRES.. privacy, wonderful mtn views, water & power available to edge of property. $99,500. #330567

GREAT CONDITION.. move-in ready, 5 ac. w/ newer 3 BR, 2 BA MFG home. Nice open floorplan, lots of light, bonus rm., greenhouse, deck. $229,900. #455674

LIKE NEW.. in Brl Senior Park, open flr plan in a small park close to all ser- ATTENTION CONTRACTORS.. small vices. Lg tiled open kitchen, oversized warehouse bldg w/ adjacent office 2 car garage. $124,500. #534335 space on own lot in W. MV. Great buy at just $85,000. #482252

Tod LeHecka Terri Heyntsen Galen Kindred

333-1032 391-0938 770-7083

Jan Scally 421-5160 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Tim Reichert 391-5587

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EDGE OF MT VERNON.. enjoy this 1/2 acre, 4 BR, 3 BA, 1 story home with full daylight separate living area.

Lg 2 car shop w/200amp service. $429,500. #526039

Shelah Inman Fritz Inman Holly Hilts

661-0145 661-0147 661-5538

READY TO BUILD.. One acre lot has pending bldg permit & PUD water at street. Located near Big Lake w/great views. $139,500. #490189 COUNTRY ACRE.. affordable land ready to build on. Mtn & territorial views in quiet Clear Lake location.

PUD water & PSE power at street. $66,500. #533419

Jodi Dynes

333-7783

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2610 E SECTION ST, #11, MV

$44,500

Great location in popular Little Mountain Estates.

Attached garage, private patio. Kitchen is open to family room. Living room has wonderful tall ceilings & formal dining room has built-in hutch. #539015 25451 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MV

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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

39910 WILLARD LN, CNC

$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 19853 KOEHN ROAD, SW

W NE

$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 NE

$219,000

A nice rambler with basement & 3 bedrooms, 1 bath all on over 9 acres. Newer roof, windows, wiring & paint. Many outbuildings for your equipment.

Close to lake & river fishing. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #311226

$310,000

1312 N 43RD ST, MV

4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths & den in 2570 SF. 3 car garage, slab granite kitchen counters, SS apps, laminate wood floors, all backing to greenbelt on 7000+ sq ft lots. Call Jamie Yantis at 540-5264. #513690

17361 OLYMPIC PL., MV

$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

$334,990

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Built in 1901 on 2 lots with 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths in great condition. Living room with woodstove insert that heats whole house. Main floor master bdrm w/updated bath. Call Karen Beckner at 8409455 #550268

1520 LINDSAY LP, #2, MV

$269,900

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

$474,900

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 18589 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

$485,000

708-5817. #491092

18689 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

17131 WOOD RD, BOW

$338,500

Very private setting. 2481 SF, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 32’x60’ shop, nicely sited on 6.2 acres.

Shop is half garage & half finished shop. Acreage is partially cleared. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #548843 14317 W BOW HILL RD, BOW

501 BENNETT ST., SDW $215,000 OPEN HOUSE SAT. OCT 19, 11:00-1:00

$449,000

Top of Skyridge adjoining Little Mountain Park, 4040 SF view home. Gourmet kitchen, cherry cabinets, cathedral ceilings throughout with Puget Sound & mountain views. Call Jim Glackin at 4282828. #492717

Waterfront home & shop on 1.08 acre. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Gorgeous lake/mountain views from kitchen/dining/great room. 50’ dock, 70’+/- waterfront. Huge 36x40 shop. Call Megan O’Bryan at

$259,900

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 HYPERLINK “http:// www.SkagitValleyHomes.com” www.SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #544688

$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

29000 OUTLOOK LN, SDW

www.WindermereSkagit.com 2609 NORTHWOODS LP, MV

$399,900

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 HYPERLINK “http://www.SkagitValleyHomes.com” www.SkagitValleyHomes.com.

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

Custom home on 5 acres! Formal living/dining rooms with hardwood floors. Great wrap-around covered porch & sun-deck. Fruit trees. More photos & info. at HYPERLINK “http://www.SkagitValleyHomes.com” www.SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #545037 4702 MT. BAKER LP, MV

1002 STERLING ST, A/B, SDW

18575 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

$349,900

Edison home on 4+ acres, 2,276 SF, 3 bdrm, 2 bath.

Huge 40’x150’ shop w/7bays. Multi-use: RV, sports court, office/bonus room. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #530281 687 SEDONA LN, BHAM

$379,000

Located in Skagit county, BRL SD. 4 bedrooms with main floor master, bonus & family rooms, 2.5 baths, 2300+ SF of detailed craftsmanship. 3 car garage with shop area.

Just shy 3/4 acre. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #539104

$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 4914 ROBINWOOD LN, BOW

$598,000

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 23806 THORNWOOD PL, SDW

$775,000

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 770-2421 or Jake Koetje at 466-8045. #527664

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Elizabeth Miller George Bellos Jake Koetje Jamie Yantis Jannette Krieger

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Jim Glackin Karen Beckner Karine Anderson Kim Kelley Lee Ann Dean

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RESIDENTIAL 4204 OWEN WAY, ANA W NE

4118 CHERRY LANE, ANA

$445,000

Beautiful home in The Orchards. Features 5bd 2.75ba, kitchen w/ granite & stainless appliances; open floor plan, large backyard, & views of Mt Baker. Steps to ACFL trails & Heart Lake. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#549469 NE

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$778,000

Enjoy panoramic San Juan Island & Burrows Bay views from this beautiful 3,374 SF, 4bd 3.5ba home.

12ft vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, & extra-large master suite. Custom cabinets & storage space throughout, large deck for entertaining, oversized garage. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#503706 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

2615 Q AVE, ANA

$150,000

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

2010 11TH ST, ANA $325,000 Great home in Old Town w/ Guemes Channel views. This 4bd 3ba home features living area and kitchen on both levels – perfect for relative or caregiver. Debbie Macy 360-391-2422 MLS#554201 13834 SEAVIEW WAY, ANA

$424,900

A beautiful single level 3 bdrm + office, 2.5 bath, 2530 SF home on .39 acre fully fenced lot w/ sprinklers, pond/waterfall. 3-car garage. Samantha Masaoka 360-770-0929 MLS#530623 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

$439,650

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 2617 BERENTSON CT, ANA

$459,000

Main-level living in true NW lifestyle in beautiful Rock Ridge. Features vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, natural stone baths & rich details throughout. 4bd + den, gourmet kitchen, season pond view, and more. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#462226

522 WHITECLIFF FARM RD, DECATUR

$595,000

Incredible custom-designed home with open interior & awesome water view! 2+ acres of waterfront w/ sandy beach. Dock, airstrip, mooring available.

Sarah Jones 360-333-2783 MLS#483213 5027 W SHORE RD, ANA

$498,000

Amazing custom home w/ 180° panoramic views of San Juans, Bham Channel, & Olympic Mtns. Enjoy hardwood ash floors, gourmet kitchen, 2 Master suites, oak-panel elevator, 3-car/RV garage & shop.

Large fenced garden w/ shed. Beach rights w/ mooring across the street. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#443365

VACANT LAND NE

$559,000

Grand 3,765 SF Pleasant View home overlooking Fidalgo Bay & Mt. Baker. 2-story w/ 4bd 3.5 ba. Features gourmet kitchen, family, dining, utility, office/ den & master suite all on main level. 10’ + 9’ ceilings throughout. John Prosser 360-202-3891 MLS#451065 25 MAKAH WAY, LC

$240,000

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

$225,000

Building lot w/ Bham Channel & San Juan views in very nice Anacortes neighborhood. Watch fabulous sunsets and sail boats from your new home. Close to Community Forest Lands, nature trails, & Cranberry Lake. Kathy Rogers 360-941-4400 MLS#291394 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

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7822 S BEACH LANE, ANA

$234,000

Beautiful acre on cleared Guemes lot w/ spectacular views of Channel, islands, and Cascades. Water NHN WEST SHORE RD, ANA $150,000 hook up with Channel View Community well, Beautiful, pastoral 10-acre parcel on NW side of utilities at street. Beach access across the road.

Guemes Island. Land has secluded, level, light-filled 8-min to Anacortes. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 clearing and is close to Young’s Park and Guemes MLS#347927 Resort. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#552927 2409 WASHINGTON CT, ANA

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Ready to build lot in Old Town. 75x100 level lot w/ alley access & views from 2nd story design. Great southern exposure for good light. Be the next generation of homes in Old Town Anacortes. Colleen Sargent 360-202-2155 MLS#554188

$450,000

Sweeping San Juan views from gorgeous 25,000+ SF building lot. Located in Castilleja Bluff, a small community of high-end custom view homes nestled among velvety forest lands. Ready to build, utilities on-site, owner financing available. Skyline amenities included. Colleen Craig 360-770-9638 MLS#439889 15743 S DECEPTION SHORES DR, ANA

1812 10TH ST, ANA

$225,000

Stunning 12,650 SF view lot at Sunset Cove overlooking Thatcher Pass, San Juan Islands & ferries.

All city amenities at lot. Near community gazebo, WA Park, Skyline Marina, & beach. Margi Houghton 360-202-0041 MLS#441326

$225,000

Stunning panoramic water & mtn views on gently sloping lot w/ easy community beach access. Gated 68 acre community w/ 41 acres of trails/forestlands in private reserve. Ready to build, soil tests done, electricity/gas at street. Margi Houghton 360-2020041 MLS#531140 15767 N DECEPTION SHORES DR, ANA

$258,000

Stunning panoramic water & mtn views on gently sloping lot w/ easy community beach access. Gated 68 acre community w/ 41 acres of trails/forestlands in private reserve. Ready to build, soil tests done, electricity/gas at street. Margi Houghton 360-2020041 MLS#531064

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Rules For Rebounding How do you bounce back after credit takes a hit from a mortgage default or short sale?

The housing downturn touched all areas of the country, but came down particularly heavily in Miami. Now, the market there is healing, and many former distressed homeowners have healed their personal finances, too. “We have lots of borrowers here who have gone through short sales and foreclosures,” says Miriam Gilmore, a loan originator with American Bancshares, Miami Lakes, Fla. Yes, mortgage lenders will forgive loan applicants with serious offenses on their records, such as defaulting on a previous mortgage or coming up “short” after a sale and paying back only a portion of the mortgage principal.

There’s even an industry term – “rebound buyers” – that has sprung up to describe consumers who were burned by the downturn but are ready to purchase again.

But, the lending community follows rules set by government agencies that buy mortgages from banks, and those rules prescribe certain waiting periods after a foreclosure or short sale.

For instance, a borrower may qualify for an Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgage even after a short sale. However, that borrower must have paid on time for any installment debt payments or prior mortgage payments for 12 months prior to the new loan application, explains Lemar Wooley, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the agency providing FHA loans.

For conventional loans, “generally, it’s two years after a short sale and seven years after a foreclosure” before a borrower can take another mortgage, says Callie Wolk, spokesperson for the government mortgage buyer Fannie Mae. Shorter waits are available when borrowers experience extenuating circumstances. While lenders can often help mortgage applicants with relatively minor problems, those with serious past financial missteps may need help from a credit counselor, Gilmore says.

A state-by-state list of agencies with counselors with training approved by HUD is at www.hud.gov. These agencies may charge a fee for buyers to qualify for a home purchase, but the charge must be “reasonable and customary,” Wooley says.

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1403 Digby Place, Mount Vernon

Spacious, well-appointed townhouse w/ westerly sunset views, deck off main & lower levels. Efficient kitchen w/granite counter tops, beautiful cabinets. Large rec room downstairs Loads of storage space.

Low utility costs, close to walking trails Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS# 519692 MLS#: 455598 $259,950

687 SEDONA LN, BELLINGHAM - $379,000

15060 Fir Island Rd, Mount Vernon

Beautiful equestrian homestead next to Snow Goose Produce. View of Mt. Baker. Granite countertops, new roof, windows & addition.

3 BR, 2.5 BA. Living rm w/ cathedral ceiling & wood stove + fam. rm. Woodshed, 48’x36’ 3-stall barn w/hayloft, garage & unfinished rec rm, + paddocks.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427 MLS# 517514 $650,000

16417 Country Club Dr, Burlington

Huge daylight rambler in Burlington Country Club. 3 BR, 2 .75 BA. Main floor master.

Guest BR with it’s own private patio & BA. Stainless appliances. Gas forced air heat plus air conditioning. Downstairs has BR full BA, shop/hobby room, & possible second kitchen. Tons of storage.

Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 MLS # 536548 $290,000

BURLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Custom Built 4 bedroom home. Beautifully landscaped lot just shy 3/4 acre, outbuilding, 3 car attached garage with shop area, large private deck and patio, above ground pool. Cozy up to a gas fireplace in the great room, separate computer room, family room on the upper level with 3 bedrooms and full bath, large master suite on the main level. Less than 3 minutes to I-5, 10 min. to Burlington or Bellingham. MLS# 539104 For more info call Linda Eastman at (360)202-4075 W i n d e r m e r e R e a l E s t a t e / S k a g i t Va l l e y 1030 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 ~ (360)424-4901

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55+, 2 BR, 2 BA, 1568 sq. ft. home. Kitchen w/pantry, master BR w/walk in closet & BA. 6 yr. old roof & 3.5 mo. old forced air furnace w/additional new electronic air filter that cost $1100.00. Two adjacent storage sheds to the garage goes to the buyer.

Price reduced! Cute 1 BR home with office/ bonus room. Walking distance from all conveniences, services and Skagit River. Large backyard with garden space and fruit trees.

Needs some TLC. Great first home or rental.

Close to Highway 20. Short Sale.

Price reduced! Well maintained duplex with excellent rental history. Each unit is 3 BR, 2 full BA, gas forced air heat, single car garage and washer and dryer hook ups.

Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 MLS# 523888 $44,000

Call Tahlia Honea 360-333-5815 MLS# 527760 $50,000

Call Mike Whitney 360-421-4310 MLS# 531108 $279,000

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Easy Ways to Green Your Home

By Wayne Crider - Executive Officer, Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association Green building - where new homes are built using materials that conserve energy and environmental resources - is one of the fastest-growing segments of the home building industry today. But for the owners of the millions of existing homes in the United States, remodeling is the only way to incorporate green.

Remodelers offer the following suggestions to home owners who want to increase their home’s efficiency, decrease costs, and take advantage of the other benefits that ‘green’ offers:

will prevent more than 50 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. A low-cost option is to wrap insulation around your heater, which can reduce standby heat loss by 25 to 45 percent.

7. Purchase the highest efficiency HVAC system you can afford.

Over a ten year period, the average home owner spends more than $10,000 for heating and cooling. Installing high efficiency HVAC equipment can reduce costs on average by 10 to 30 percent over minimum efficiency equipment. It 1. Install maximum insulation. also can improve home comfort with better heating and cooling and a quieter operation, and often features higher quality components that result in longer Forty percent of the energy consumed in a typical house goes to heating and cooling. Adding insulation is an easy way to increase efficiency. Insulation is rated equipment life. by its ability to resist heat flow, known as ‘R-value.’ The higher the R-value, the If you should decide to make any of these changes to your home, be sure more effectively the insulation resists heat flow. Adding insulation will help save to use a contractor that is registered and/or licensed, bonded and insured as energy costs, increase comfort by better controlling temperature, and improve required in Washington State. Not doing so can expose you to many liabilities indoor air quality by eliminating gaps through which dirt, dust, and other that are assumed by a registered contractor through their bonding and insurance. impurities can enter.

To find out if a contractor is registered and/or licensed in Washington State, go

2. Install high-efficiency windows.

Ordinary window glass transmits ultraviolet heat rays from the sun, which can increase your air conditioning bill dramatically. ENERGY STAR windows can help control this effect. These windows may have two or more panes of glass, warm-edge spacers between the panes, improved framing materials, and microscopically thin metal or metallic oxide layers deposited on windows to reduce radiative heat flow.

to the Department of Labor and Industries website at: www.lni.wa.gov and click on Look Up Contractors and Trades People on the right hand side or www.sicba.org for more information.

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3. Seal exterior penetrations.

You can reduce cold air drafts and heat loss by inspecting your home from the inside and outside and plugging cracks or openings. Be sure to check the areas where window frames meet the structure or siding of the house. Use caulking to seal small cracks on non-moving surfaces and install weather stripping on windows, doors and other movable parts of the home.

4. Purchase ENERGY STAR-rated appliances.

ENERGY STAR -rated appliances, ranging from dishwashers and refrigerators to computers and televisions, meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy. Qualified refrigerators, dishwashers and vent fans incorporate advanced technologies that use 10 to 50 percent less energy and water than standard models, more than making up for the slightly higher cost of these products.

5. Install low-flow water plumbing fixtures.

In the average home, flushing toilets accounts for some 30 percent of water usage. By using low-flow plumbing fixtures such as toilets, faucet aerators and showerheads, you can save up to 25 percent of that water compared to conventional fixtures while providing the same utility.

6. Upgrade to an ENERGY STAR-rated or tankless water heater.

Tankless water heaters provide hot water on demand at a preset temperature rather than storing it. Replacing an electric water heater with a solar model can reduce costs by up to 80 percent a year. Over its 20-year lifespan a solar heater October 18, 2013

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Green Features Add Value Going green has proven to be more than a trend; many people seek out this way of living. NAR’s 2012 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that buyers placed a high importance on energy efficiency when searching for a home. Features that affect monthly energy costs are frequently cited as the most important; in fact, 39 percent of home buyers said heating and cooling costs were the most important green feature of a home, followed by energy efficient appliances and lighting, at 24 percent each.

According to the 2012 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 86 percent of those surveyed said that heating and cooling costs were somewhat or very important when considering their home purchase.

Energy efficiency has become so important that Congress recently introduced legislation that would allow lenders to factor energy savings into their underwriting equations.

Source: www.realtor.org Mission Statement: The North Puget Sound Association of Realtors advocates for Realtors and their clients, provides services to help members prosper, and promotes the protection of property rights.

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CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS SEDRO-WOOLLEY 1 bdrm apt., Burl., new car- 2 bdrm mobile in park, $745 +.

No pets. 360-661-0973 pet & paint, $775 + $775 dep.

Incl. all utilities. 360-770-2788

1 BDRM MV APT., quiet, W/S/G/recycle & basic cable pd. Covered parking and storage room including laun- 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, MV, W/D indry on-site. No smoking/ cluded. $875/mo. $500 dep., W/S/G pd. (360) 202-0359 pets. 360-708-1721 1 bdrm. Safe & Quiet. 1 level, by Skagit Valley Hospital, 1013 S. 16th St. $695.

Working in the MV area for W/S/G pd. 360-652-6560 Fairhaven Manor 757-2149 the winter? Own an RV? Call MV RV PARK (360) 428-8787 Norris Place 757-3060 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. W/S/G pd. for a nice quiet place to stay!

Great location, some restriction apply. Call or stop in today.

Move In Special 1st Month Free S-W senior apt. 50+, 2 bdrm, 1 ¾ ba, all applcs. incl. W/D, W/S/G/basic cable pd., no smoking, $750 mo., $750 dep. Small pets ok. 360-4225853; 360-855-1421

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.

Piazza Realty Property Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT (7368) www.prpmrentals.com 2 bdrm S.W., carport & storage, clean & quiet. Includes W/S/G/elect. No smoke/pets. $890 + dep. Background check 360-856-4334.

3 bdrm, 2 ba, MV. Safe area.

Fenced back yard. $1300/mo + $250 dep. 360-770-2145 Cute MV three bedroom, one bath, large fenced yard. $1100 first, last and $800 deposit. Drive by and call to see 1921 Mt. View, MV. 360-3914008, need references.

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823 N. 4th, Mount Vernon 360-424-3198 S-W spacious nice 2 bdrm townhouse, fenced yard, quiet, $685. 206-999-7693

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BIG LAKE VIEW PLUS BIG SHOP Big 40 X 72 shop on lovely cleared 2.34 acres sloping gently upwards to give you a view. Low taxes and no realtor fees save you $$$.

Driveway in and graveled.

Clearspan bldg with two 12' doors-keep everything inside with excellent access.

Owner asking $270K, call 360-422-8907

FOR SALE BY OWNER OPEN HOUSE OCT. 26 & 27 2102 10th Street, Anacortes, WA

For Sale-14'x60' mobile home in 55+ park in Yuma, Arizona. 2 bedrooms/1 bath. Excellant condition. Fully enclosed deck & carport. New kitchen cupboards & countertop & new countertop/ bathroom sink with handicap bars & chair height toilet. Security lights all sides of mobile. Orange tree.

Large shed w/workbench & storage. Storage under deck. Swamp cooler & a/c w/heat pump. Partially furnished. Asking $18K. Call Bob Hansen at 928-3760903 or e-mail to: dobob85@msn.com MOBILE HOME 1976 14x70 Hillcrest 3 bdrm, 1 ba. New stove, refrigerator, furnace and outside paint. In over 55 park in Mount Vernon. $12,000 firm. Leave message 360941-8488.

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OWNER WILL CARRY 19 acres with nice 3 bdrm home. Private, but 10 min. to town. Flat & Wooded.

Owner will carry w/down payment. 360-201-8886

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Charming 2,266 sq ft home. Gourmet kitchen, fabulous views, quiet neighborhood 4 Bdrm, 2 3/4 bath, cozy great room off gourmet kitchen, 2 car garage and 2 car carport, attic, full basement lots of storage/shop room. View of Guemes Channel. Mature landscaping, close to downtown, corner lot 100 x 120 ft lot. $589,000! "Old Town" Call (360) 293-5409 or (360) 770-4334 to SEE! OPEN HOUSE Sat. & Sun., 12 - 3

2220 E. Parkway Dr., Mount Vernon. $229,000 Prime "Location" in a quiet established neighborhood, right in town! Tastefully remodeled 1760 sqft rambler.

Featuring 3 bdrms, 2.5 remodeled ba. Newly remodeled kitchen & appliances, that opens up to a cozy living rm with a lovely brick frplc & hardwood floors! Lrg back yard, fully fenced with a lrg patio for entertaining.

Newer roof, updated electrical, hardwood floors under carpet in bdrms. MLS 549953.

Hosted by Kim Raymond 306-421-1148 Preview Properties Skagit and Whatcom LLC

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OPEN HOUSE Sat., 10/19, 12-4 19539 COOK RD.

$349,500 Marvelous turn of the century traditional 3 bdrm farmhouse on 1.5 acre restored to its natural beauty.

Features orig. hardwoods accented w/white beadboard, French doors open to bright living rm w/crown molding & custom mill work throughout. MLS#529382 Cook Rd exit from I-5, follow Cook Rd East approx. ¾ mile, house on left.

Hosted by Sara Fish, 360-929-8644 Preview Properties Skagit LLC

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 12pm-2pm

512 N 16th St, Mount Vernon E Fir to N 16th Street Spacious 2 story home, 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba, 1825 sq. ft., 9466 sf lot. Move-in ready!

Beautiful entry, gleaming hardwood floors in living room & formal dining room.

Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, kitchen pantry, eating counter. New dishwasher, microwave, gas range. New quality carpet in upstairs bedrooms. New comp roof. #539969. $239,950 Contact: Pam Baird John L Scott Skagit 360-202-0715

OPEN HOUSE Sat., Oct. 19, 12-3PM

PINE CREEK Open House

18826 Fishermans Loop, Burlington Quiet country home close to town and freeway in a nice neighborhood. 3-bedroom, 1 3/4 bath. New kitchen and bath cabinets w/granite counter & stainless appliances. All laminate floors, new windows, garage door & gutters. 2 out buildings in a large fenced back yard with awesome covered patio and firepit. Nice extras... fireplace, pantry, and separate laundry room. $216,500, 360-757-0569.

Realtors welcome.

7 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 Sunday 2:00-4:00 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.

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CLASSIFIEDS OPEN HOUSE Sat. Oct. 19th , 11:00-1:00 501 Bennett St., Sedro-Woolley $215,000

In town charmer built in 1901 on 2 lots w/4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths in great condition.

Living room w/woodstove insert that heats whole house & opens to dining room & kitchen w/eating area. Main floor master bdrm w/updated bath plus 3 bdrms up. Fully landscaped yard w/8' fence for side yard w/garden.

Chicken coop w/enclosed chicken run & greenhouse w/water & power. #550268 Call Karen Beckner 360-840-9455 WRE/Skagit Valley

50287 State Rt. 20 Concrete, WA. In the shadow of Sauk Mtn, this beautiful 3,400+ sq. ft. home on 2 ½ ac. has bright spacious living areas with vaulted ceilings, 2 kitchens, up & down, formal dining space, 4 bdrms & 3.25 ba.

Hardwood floors, stainless app. & creative features! 3 car garage/shop with wood stove, mature landscaping and a fenced garden! MLS #554253. $399,900 Coldwell Banker Bain Georgia Coy, Realtor 360-333-1900 Julie Cooper, Realtor 360-391-0992 www.cbbain.com

Samish Island WATERFRONT 10529 Samish Is. Rd. $749,000 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 Call Terry Smiley 425-985-9643 Champions Real Estate

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

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! $245,000. Call 360336-8648 for details, leave message will call back as soon as possible.

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17304 OLYMPIC PLACE, MOUNT VERNON $589,000 Easy to I-5 & city, w/ views, lush country feel. 4500+ sf home w/ many recent custom upgrades. Slate flr entrance, park-like setting, patio amid shade trees, terraced garden, fruit trees, grape arbor. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite, 5-burner stove, pantry. Master w/ luxury tub, heated flrs, dressing rm w/ built-ins & sitting rm .82 acre w/ westerly Elva Hunter views, 3-car w/ RV park. 360-202-3086 Large downstairs could be a MIL. MLS# 486780

SKYRIDGE VIEW HOME 1320 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON

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Formal dining rm. Family rm opens to lg deck. Many kitchen cabinets, deco ceramic tile & Suzanne Jenkins eating bar. 3 BR + lg bonus rm 360-941-2983 (could be 4th BR). 100-yr concrete tile roof.

Fenced back yd & shed. RV prkg. MLS# 510723

$168,000 EAGLEMONT GOLF COURSE

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Secluded home w/ huge master walk-in closet, tiled bath, thermo masseur tub tucked in bay windows, 5’ shower w/ French drs.

Vaulted ceilings, skylights, Blaze Brett Tacker King woodstove. Custom kitchen, 360-840-7931 dlx propane range w/elect. oven. Solid 6-panel fir doors. Birch floor entry & dining. MLS# 530109 23191 SR9, LAKE MCMURRAY

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Fruit trees/horseshoe pit. 15 min. to MV. MLS# 550105

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!

Custom 3 BR w/ amazing views & parklike approach. Vaulted ceilings, lg kitch & dining rms.

Dock, boat launch, 75’ Lake McMurray frontage. Daylight Danya Wolf bsmnt offers kitchenette & 360-708-8294 office/library; could be separate living area for guests. 726 sf. garage & parking. MLS#440278

$1100/MO OR $137,950

1520 MEADOWLARK LN., MOUNT VERNON $349,000

1087 DIGBY RD, MOUNT VERNON

8038 FARM TO MARKET RD., BOW

Great central location downtown. Two retail/office spaces! Appx. 2800 sf. Both w/ current long term tenants. One side dance studio & offers small Danya Wolf kitchenette & ½ BA, laminate 360-708-8294 floors. Other side Optometrist office also w/ ½ BA. MLS# 535417

Across st. from Bakerview Park.

Recently redone, all appliances on site w/ W&D. New carpet/paint in all 3 BRs, living, dining & bonus rm. Full size master BA. Other 2 Sandy Everett BR & 2nd BA at opposite end of 360-202-3706 home from master. Move-in ready w/ fenced yd & off-street prkg. MLS# 532874

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 Danya Wolf (could be xtra BRs). 2 natural 360-708-8294 gas log frpls. Expansive deck w/ views & 2.66 ac. fenced w/ small barn for horse. MLS# 425689

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 ac. MLS# 524620

28260 LK. CAVANAUGH RD., MT. VERNON

OERTEL DR., BLAINE

$299,000

32540 COCKREHAM IS. RD., SEDRO-WOOLLEY $299,500

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 360-941-2983 dream home on Semiahmoo Bay. MLS# 440315

Turn-of-the-century updated farmhouse on 15.89 ac. Grows great hay & set up for horses & cattle. 97x80 barn & 2 outbuildings. View of Sauk Mt. Suzanne Jenkins Laminate flr. in kitchen, dining 360-941-2983 & living rms & tile in BA! Master on 1st floor.

Large dining rm. Newer roof. MLS#503238

Craftsman w/ spacious main floor living & bright finished lower level. Kitchen w/granite & stainless appl, b-fast area, cozy great rm w/gas fireplace. Lg. Elva Hunter master suite Nature trails & park 360-202-3086 close by. MLS#489356

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Located on a private .89 acre cleared lot, backed by trees. Sandy Everett New floor coverings & paint. 360-202-3706 The ground area around the home has been freshly graveled. MLS 369412

Farm home on level shy 12 acres.

Huge country kitchen w/ newer stainless appliances. Large mud rm/laundry room. Extra bonus playroom upstairs. Over 3200 sq Donna Kurras ft barn and machine shed with 360-770-7596 hay loft plus other outbuildings. Full RV hook up with electric and septic. MLS# 516696 16805 3RD AVE., LA CONNER $599,000 Walk to beach, tennis court & picnic areas with ownership interest in beachfront, acreage & amenities.

Many updates and character. Covered front porch, powder room off entry, huge living room with tremendous windows for year-round views!

Former living quarters in daylight basement.

2nd building lot possible.

Danya Wolf MLS# 533461 360-708-8294

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