Real Estate Weekly | September 9, 2011

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THE GREEN IDEA PAGE 3

HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING PAGE 4

LOOKING TO LEASE? PAGE 6

Q&A OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, September 10th 1-4 p.m.

1926 LINDSAY LOOP, MOUNT VERNON Skagit Tradition Realty 3780 E. College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-424-0300

Danya Wolf www.SkagitTraditionRealty.com Listing Agent (360) 708-8294

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$359,900

Beautifully maintained Maddox Creek executive home. This sharp home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, family room in daylight basement and 3-car garage. Lots of built-ins and custom work throughout. The formal dining room will make memorable holidays.

Enjoy beautiful views from the private deck and relax in the private patio and yard.

MLS#235143 DIRECTIONS: From I-5, go east on College Way. Right on Laventure Road. Left on Section Street. Right on Maddox Creek. Take first left on Shelly Hill Road and first right on Lindsay Loop.

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The Green Idea

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Home repairs and remodeling

Pg. 4

Looking to lease?

Pg. 6

Q & A: Trouble with 2 homes

Pg. 7

Homeowner’s Policy Primer

Pg. 8

Classifieds

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3 bedroom rambler with 2.5 baths, hardwood, carpet and tile floors, slab granite and many other high end finishes. Large kitchen and breakfast nook.Great room features 2 sided fireplace. Seller will pay up to 3% buyers closing costs! #29154892 Hwy 9 to Nookachamp Hills Drive, East on Nookachamp Hills, follow in to new part of development, home will be a little ways in on the Right.

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3 bedroom rambler. 1 ½ baths. Great Burlington location. Large private yard. Fannie Mae HomePath property. MLS#268406 Call Mike, (360) 540-1341

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Large Rambler. 3 or 4 bedroom. Spacious shop.

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$189,000

Well maintained rambler. 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 baths.

Fenced backyard. RV & Guest Parking. Secluded tree-line driveway. MLS#210640 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Amber Soria 969-4030

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

$199,950

3 bedroom, 1.5 bath traditional. Home, 1574 sq. ft. of living space +. Full basement with 2 Bonus rooms. Wood flooring, Many built-ins. Roomy, fenced backyard. Detached. Two car garage..

MLS#257235 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Debbie Allen 708-8780

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$119,900

Mount Vernon

$228,800

Nice 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Great location. Large city lot with alley access. Detached garage.

MLS#270387 Call Mike, (360)540-1341

2,182 sq. ft, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on corner lot. Easy I-5 access. Low maintenance yard, fully fenced backyard. New carpet, freshly painted.

Owner financing available. MLS#252997 Call WIlma, 661-1631

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Dan Soria 348-6655

Stephanie Henry 661-6097

Burlington

$129,000

Mount Vernon

$379,900

Exceptional 3 bdrm home on quiet street. Lots of light, nice open floor plan. Beautiful maple floors throughout. Terrific built-ins & lots of storage.

Close to library, senior center & downtown. Not a short sale! MLS#269146 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Stunning single level home 3 bedroom. Office, 2.5 bath 3 car garage. Gourmet kitchen with granite and walk-in pantry. Master suite with fireplace, jetted tub and dual head shower. Central Vac, air conditioning. Lovely view of the foothills.

MLS#252195 Call Debbie, 708-8780

Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Mike Welling 540-1341

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The Green Idea Energy-Efficient upgrades increase your home’s value.

And if you make them before 2012, there are plenty of financial rewards.

Now is a great time to capitalize

on improved products that can lower your energy bills, yield a faster return on your investment, trigger tax savings and even increase your home’s resale value.

Consider that the Department of Housing and Urban Development suggests homeowners may earn twice their money back after implementing green products in their homes.

Additionally, a study by the Appraisal Institute indicates that, for every dollar of energy costs saved per year in an energy efficient home, the value of the property increases by $20.

As further incentive to go green, Uncle Sam is awarding tax credits between 10 and 30 percent for green products bought and installed in 2011 (check out www.energystar.

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gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index for info), and the Federal Housing Administration is currently offering qualified borrowers a $25,000 interest-free loan to incorporate green improvements in their homes (visit http://www.fha.com/energy_ efficient.cfm for details). There also are many subsidies and rebates available from federal, state and local governments that can help defray the costs of energy improvements, and your area energy supplier may offer additional programs and incentives.

Retrofitting your existing home with energy-saving amenities will also help you remain competitive if you decide to sell in the future, however wary it may be; The National Association of Home Builders reports that by 2015, 68 percent of new homes will include

more green features and technology.

“Greening up your home can absolutely increase resale value, but the right improvements also offer health benefits by producing cleaner and better indoor air quality,” says Anika Berhang, Realtor and certified EcoBroker with the John Aaroe Group, Los Angeles (EcoBroker Certified professionals help clients market properties with green features, save money and live comfortably through energy efficiency and environmentally sensitive choices).

“However, it’s not sufficient to simply install a few green appliances. You have to look at the whole house as a system and invest in quality products and systems without thinking merely about quick or cheap.”

For example, installing energy-

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efficient lighting in your home is a fast and inexpensive green approach, but to yield substantial utility savings and improve comfort, durability, health and safety in the process, you’ve got to think beyond the compact fluorescent light bulb.

Generally, the most cost-effective solutions with the quickest return-oninvestment are sealing your building envelope tighter with caulk, weatherstripping and other products; adding extra insulation; and duct-sealing.

These paybacks can be achieved within three to five years, says Michael Rogers, senior vice president of GreenHomes America, Burlington, Va. To best determine how much extra sealing and insulation is needed in your home, have a professional blower door test performed.

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Top Tips for the Best First Impression It’s called “curb appeal,” that good impression people get of your home when they pull up in a car, or when walking by. Real estate agents can be as pleased with exterior curb appeal as they are with a well-maintained house on the inside. When it comes to residential property value, this book is indeed judged by its cover.

Exterior trouble areas include peeling paint; rotting wood on window frames; buckled roof shingles; overgrown shrubs; ignored lawns; and weeds

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growing through interlock paths, steps and the driveway.

“The lawns and landscaping that frame our home are as important as the quality inside,” says Reinie Drygala, lawncare products manager for Clear Choice, a leading name in innovative garden products. “And the good news is: when it comes to first impressions just a few little tips and tricks can make a big difference quickly.

“If you’re frustrated about overgrown weeds, for example, the newest herbicide

technology is tackling that,” Drygala continued. “Now there are alternatives to traditional herbicides that effectively kill weeds, but also provide the homeowner with options if they are looking for ways to have less impact on the environment.

In addition to beautifying your lawn, try these quick tricks to give your home instant curb appeal: • Scrape and spot-paint problem areas. This might be a temporary fix, but even a touch up is better than peeling

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paint.

• Add color by planting some annuals in the front yard flowerbeds.

• Replace or paint rusty fixtures like the mailbox, railings, house number, and more.

• Tackle pesky weeds on interlock paths and driveway.

Use hand sprays for targeted jobs, or larger jugs for a big surface area.

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“Tighter homes are the most effective improvement to energy efficiency you can make, and 5 percent total leakage should be a target,” Galo Le Bron, CEO of Energy Inspectors Corp., San Marcos, Calif, says.

Other recommended green improvements include: • Replacing a dated furnace/air conditioning system with a highefficiency model • Installing water management devices, such as on-demand and/ or tankless hot water heaters, faucet aerators, low gallon-per-flush toilets, and water-efficient showerheads • Implementing new Energy Star appliances • Installing energy-saving windows and doors.

• Geothermal systems, which take advantage of the earth’s constant temperature to effectively heat and cool a home • Photovoltaic solar systems, which utilize solar panels to convert sunlight to electricity • Wind turbines, which convert kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical energy.

“Today, there are more green choices available, with greater value and decreased costs. What’s difficult is knowing the right companies and people to do the work,” LeBron says.

Before making green renovations, select a contractor who understands how to maximize performance between systems and products.

Experts recommend choosing an experienced, credentialed green building professional, including one who is RESNET- and/or BPI-certified.

More expensive options that can produce significant energy savings include:

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Looking to Lease? recover. Additionally, the housing market remains weak and mortgage underwriting standards are more stringent, pushing many people who would have become homeowners in the past to rent, says Ryan Severino, a senior economist with Reis.

Before jumping in the rental pool, you need to know how to swim. While the perception may be that landlords are desperate for tenants, many rental property owners are extremely cautious about whom they rent to in this economy.

“Tenants should make sure they have a current copy of their credit report, verified income, copies of pay stubs and other documentation which would support making a good case for them as a renter at a property prior to completing an application,” Barry Saywitz, president, The Saywitz Company, Newport Beach, Calif., says.

Additionally, be prepared to put down a heftier security deposit than years past, and don’t expect freebies like a month’s rent. Incentives likes these are almost non-existent, Saywitz says.

Renting isn’t the same game it was just a few years ago.

Here’s a primer on what potential tenants need to know. you’re hunting for the ideal

If residence to rent, you’re probably

feeling the squeeze - as in increased competition from other renters, fewer vacancies and rising rent costs. But fear not: If you do your homework and your timing is right, you stand a better chance of landing your desired unit, say the experts.

U.S. apartment vacancies plunged to a two-year low in the fourth quarter of 2010 as rents increased, and the

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When it’s time to start apartment shopping, check out the newspaper, a local apartment rental magazine/ guide or Craigslist, drive around your

chosen neighborhood or consult with a licensed real estate agent specializing in rentals. Research your property of interest carefully, and find out if the owner is current on their mortgage, property taxes and HOA fees.

Scrutinize the lease carefully so that you know what’s included and who is responsible for maintenance and repairs.

“All too often, renters get overzealous once they find what they think is the perfect property, only to find out after the fact they have signed a lease agreement that makes them responsible for paying more than just the rent,” says Cheri Luckhardt, agent with Coldwell Banker-Del Mar Village, Del Mar, Calif.

Severino says Reis anticipates rents to increase annually at an average rate of 3.4 percent over the next five years. Nationally, asking rents as of the first quarter of 2011 are at $1,047 per unit, on average.

“Sign the longest term lease you can right now to avoid rent increases occurring any sooner because they will likely go up on your lease renewal,” adds Julie Clark, a broker with Commercial Space Advisors in Seattle.

country’s apartment vacancy rate fell to 6.6 percent from 8 percent a year earlier, according to New York Citybased property research firm Reis, Inc. Why the change? The high rate of foreclosed homes is a significant factor, as families have been forced to surrender their properties and rent.

Also, demand for apartments that was pent up during the recession is outstripping supply now that the economy and labor markets are beginning to

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Q&A

TROUBLE WITH 2 HOMES QUESTION:

We have two houses, both in foreclosure.

We moved from our first home to build a smaller retirement property near our children, but cannot sell the first property to pay down the debt on the retirement house. the first house is now rented, but we have been unable to make our payments and face foreclosure on both properties. Can we get a loan modification?

ANSWER:

the first home will likely be regarded as an investment property, and both the government and most lenders

offer no assistance to investors.

What may be possible is a loan modification on the retirement property. Go to MakingHomeaffordable.gov and click on the “Find out if you’re eligible” link. In addition, speak with a local attorney to see if there are grounds to stop the foreclosure. Given lender paperwork problems you may be able to delay foreclosures on both properties and perhaps work out a modification for the retirement property and a short sale for the first home. also, speak with a tax professional regarding possible tax liabilities from a short sale with the first property.

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reassessed? I would like to but don’t know if it would be a good idea?

ANSWER:

you absolutely should appeal your assessment. In the worst case you’ll be stuck with your current valuation, in the better case your valuation will be reduced, and so will your tax bills. Home values around the country have been going down since their peak in april 2007. If it’s fair for property taxes to rise as home values increase, then it’s equally fair for taxes to be reduced as home values decline.

For specifics, contact your local assessment office. Most explain the appeals process online and have forms that can be downloaded.

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2 BD plus den, 2 full BA, well maintained home. 1.70 acres, new composite deck, porch, 2 car shop w/tool room, covered RV or boat prkg, greenhouse, garden spot, separate utility, plenty of cabinets and counter space in kitchen.

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2 BD 2 full BA condo conveniently located in an off-street area lending to seclusion from traffic and the surrounding area. End unit for outside pleasure that has sliding doors all the way across the large living room for your entrance onto a large covered patio with territorial view in lieu of an adjacent condominium. Master bedroom has walk-in bath and 2 large closets Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379 #268662 $138,600

Percentage of all housing units in the United states that are renter-occupied or vacant for-rent.

FyI: 27% of rental housing stock consists of single-family detached homes.

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#267206 $295,000

22750 Chestnut Place, Mount Vernon

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1114 S 6th St, Mount Vernon

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1409 41st St, Anacortes

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Beautiful views of Fidalgo Bay & Mt. Baker.

Extra building site approved by city. 4 BD w/2 ½ BA,lg decks on lower & upper level plus an additional deck on the back side of the house.

Home needs some updating but functional & has a boiler/hot water baseboard heating system plus a wood stove & fpl. Lower level has rec room w/view deck.Upper level has open kitchen liv room floor plan w/panoramic views & fpl.

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FreddieMac/Homesteps Foreclosure. This home features 3 bedrooms 2 full baths and a fenced yard.This home qualifies for the FreddieMac First Look Initiative preference for owner occupied offers thru 9/9/2011 Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692 #267237 $64,900

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690 Brickyard Blvd, Sedro-Woolley

CORNER LOT

Two level home on large corner lot. Great neighborhood. Fully fenced yard. Large detached shop/garage. R.V parking.

Call Mike Whitney 360-421-4310 #216096 $229,000

Beautiful home on one full acre in Buchanan Acres. Sweeping views over the Nookachamps Valley. High end builder has paid attention to every detail in this well appointed floor plan with lg windows to take in the view. Gorgeous acacia wood floors, slate entry, open floor plan with stone fpl, built in shelving, 4 BD plus a lg bonus room above the garage. Fully landscaped with irrigation installed.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427

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Homeowner’s Policies are not one-size-fits all.

Here’s a policy primer to help make sure you are covered.

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ou’re going to need homeowner’s insurance.”

New buyers - who may not have even considered protecting their home from disaster - are going to hear this edict from their mortgage lender.

Later, if weather wreaks havoc, an owner’s first question is: “Will my insurance cover the damage?”

Don’t rely on the persistent myth that policies offer similar coverage and that you choose an insurer based on its reputation and the rates charged, warns Daniel Schwarcz, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Law School.

While policies are typically written to adhere to an industry standard [known as an HO3 insurance policy], many companies now have tweaked language, often with the aim of reducing homeowner coverage, says Schwarcz, whose research on insurance policies will be published later this year in the University of Chicago Law Review.

In some instances, however, insurers have enhanced coverage, adds Schwarcz.

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His research has ignited its own storm, especially since Schwarcz contends that many consumers aren’t made aware of coverage limits.

It’s to the consumer’s benefit that policies vary, says Robert Hartwig, chief economist at the Insurance Information Institute. Differences “offer a lot of choice” to homeowners in what they want covered and what they want to pay, he says.

Savvy consumers, continues Hartwig, should request and read a policy before purchasing it.

Any good agent, whether he works for one insurance company or is an independent agent representing several firms, should not subscribe to the myth that homeowner’s policies are standard, contends David Snyder, vice president and associate general counsel for the American Insurance Association.

Policies continually are reviewed by state regulators and change to comply with recent laws, adds Snyder. Expect to have a conversation with an agent, he suggests, about what your home may be particularly at risk for: Do you

have a lot of old trees, for instance?

Or is your home in a high crime area?

Still, the finer points of the fine print can be confusing. Here, expert tips on some key verbiage to study: Covering Undercover Mold Standard homeowner policies don’t pay for removal or damage of visible mold, says Schwarcz. But when mold is hidden, within walls, floors, or ceilings and grew out of an accidental discharge or overflow of water or steam, it’s been standard for insurers to pay, he adds. Now, some companies are excluding any moldrelated loss or are imposing payout limits, Schwarcz says.

Protection From Collapse Policies typically contain text outlining basic coverage and then list additional coverages. “Look for a table of contents,” suggests Schwarcz. Typically, any additional coverage covers collapse caused by a peril - like a tree that falls on the house. Some companies, he adds, are

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limiting this provision by eliminating coverage for collapse caused by hidden decay or animal damage.

Costs for Rebuilding Say, for example, that you buy a home built in 1980, and the current value of your kitchen is $40,000.

If your kitchen is destroyed by fire, it may cost more than $40,000 to rebuild, especially if building codes now require different features from when it was constructed.

It’s fairly standard for policies to offer 10 percent more for rebuilding, so that if the current value is $40,000, $44,000 would be available.

“Particularly if your home isn’t new and up to code, you may want to make sure that your policy protects you from increased rebuilding costs that are the result of the need to comply with laws or ordinances and that the amount available for such costs is “additional insurance” that is at least ten percent of your policy limits,” concludes Schwarcz.

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JUST LIKE NEW… well built mfg home on 120X115 lot. Appx 1893 sf, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. One w/jacuzzi tub. Lg kitchen, , center island. Vaulted ceiling in living rm. Covered deck.. $195,000. #147510 SMALL BUSINESS?… perfect location just 1/2 block east of Burlington Blvd., with lots of parking. Priced at 149,950. #103783 NEW PARK MODEL HOME… views of Padilla Bay . Covered front porch, bltin hutch, blinds thruout. Lots of light .

Peaceful 55+ park. $47,500. #61691 PRIVACY & GREAT VIEWS… 72 acres has spectacular views of Olympic Mtns, San Juan Islands in distance.

Has it’s own private Lake & Public water too! $495,000. #264669 LIKE TO GARDEN?… You will love this new 3 BR Rambler on shy acre lot, all cleared and ready for your horse $304,500. #122044

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TWO HOMES, ONE PRICE!… Shy acre property in lovely setting near Sedro-Woolley w/3Br & 2 Br Homes. $325,000. #266952 BAYVIEW LOT .1.25 ACRES… fabulous water views ready for your dream home. $169,950. #136538 CONCRETE… fixer on acreage! 3 useable acres, partially cleared. Home is 1 1/2 story. 4 bdrms up 1 down & 1 bath. Solid foundation.. Convenient to grocery & schools. $119,000. #239452 NICE PARCEL… almost level, partially cleared, 2.83 acre bldg site, North of Sedro-Woolley, minutes to town. Water & Power in. Mobiles welcome, Lot certified w/critical area work complete. $69,900. #45841 PANORAMA SOUND VIEWS… to the North & West. Rare bldg site w/great views of the Islands. A must see property. $325,000. #217273

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Tod LeHecka 333-1032 Phil Hurtig 770-0787 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Galen Kindred 770-7083 Tim Reichert 391-5587

2 BDRM COTTAGE… on 1+ acres east of Sedro-Woolley. Extensive remodel, completely fenced. Home on PUD has irrigation as well. $129,000 #256759 AFFORDABLE COUNTRY HOME… on 1/2 ac lot. Living rm w/free standing woodstove, adjoining kitchen and dining. 3 bdrms + den/hobby rm. 1 3/4 baths. 2 outbuildings. Convenient to schools. $195,000. #233664 BELMONT TERRACE… nice large 3 bdrm Rambler on large fenced lot on dead-end street in center of Mt. Vernon. Convenient to everything... $199,500. #89952 LOCATION, LOCATION… end of cul-desac, 4 bdrms, 2 baths & many updates.

Open floor plan, fenced w/greenhouse, separate shop. Borders school district property w/8ac of playfields. $199,000. #230813

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Sept. 15th-June 15th. Lrg. 1ST MO. FREE! 1, 2 & 3 kitchen, bath & living room/ bdrm, MV, near college, on- bdrm, closets, use of lawn, site laundry, reserved park- beach & dock. No smoke/ ing. W/S/G pd. Qualify today! pets. Refs $600/mo. 360Move in tomorrow! 428-3887 424-1695

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2 bdrm apt. MV, 1 1/2 ba, Sedro-Woolley 1 bdrm, $600 $700/mo. W/S/G pd., no + $400 dep. Cute & convesmoke/pets. 360-941-9703 or nient, no smoke. 856-6737 421-3245 2 Bdrm, MV, W/S/G pd.

College Way & 19th. $705/mo. 360-424-6757 HARBORVIEW APTS in Anacortes. 2 bdrm.

Income limits apply.

Affordable housing.

Call 360-299-0916

Sedro-Woolley, 1 & 2 bdrm $575/mo. & $675/mo.

W/S/G paid.

CALL TODAY! (360) 856-6652 Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, WD, W/S/G/cable pd. $775/$875. No pets. 1825 E. Division MV. 428-8980

MV 2 bdrm near hospital, corner of 14th & Fowler, quiet Studio, Mount Vernon $525 + location. Patio. W/S/G pd. No dep. Free laundry. Free storsmoke/pets. $750. 421-7978 age 360-856-6652 for appt.

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Rent to own – almost new spacious 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba with MV 9-plex 2 bdrm 1 ba near bonus room. Beautiful yard, hospital, garage, W/D, $750/ granite tiles, frplc., 2 car mo. $500 dep. 360-424-6974 garage. Quiet Mount Vernon BIRDSVIEW NEW 3 bdrm, 2 neighborhood. $1850 per mo. ba, custom, covered deck, all www.skagitsolutions.com applcs., $1185 + dep. 336360-422-5708 1904 or 422-7201.

Weekly rates start $260.

RENTALS SPECIAL - 4 wks., $790.

Burl. 2 Bdrm, W/D hookups, Houses & Apartments.

WHISPERING FIRS MOTEL yard, garage, new carpet, See our listings at Alger 724-3477 $765/mo.+util. 360-679-1103 www.skagitrentals.com Remax Property Mgmt.

CONCRETE 3 bdrm, new 823 N. 4th, Mount Vernon carpets, nice neighborhood, 360-424-3198 close to park & school. More info., call 360-853-8440.

S.W. Clean 3 bdrm, 2 ba, no MV RV PARK. Affordable COUNTRY LIVING (Beaver smoke/pets, $1100 + dep. monthly living. Nicest park in town. (360) 428-8787 Marsh Rd.) MV, 2 Bdrm, 1 1/2 360-854-9568.

Ba, 1500 sq.ft, w/800 sq. ft. storage bldg., large orchard, appliances, no smoking/pets, must pass credit check, $1075/mo., $750/damage dep. 360-766-6472 lv msg.

9,680 sq ft La Conner Man2 Bdrm, 700 Talcott, Sedro- ufacturing space. 16' door, MV 3 bdrm, 1 ba, 2 car Woolley, near schools, play- 3-phase power. Large parkgarage, $1150/mo. $800/dep. ground, library, senior center, ing area, truck access. Office S/G pd., small pet neg. with market. 5 energy efficient ap- space avail. $4356 mo + dep. 360-899-5874, 708-9887 pliances, 600 c.f. storage NNN. 360-724-0621 or shed. W/S/G pd. $745 + $600 USITCP@gmail.com MV Clean, newer 2 story dep. Screening report req'd. home, 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 ba, No smoke/pets. 840-5728 oversize garage. 2220 Jasmine Pl. $1,175. No smoke/ ANAC. CLEAN, cute, cozy, 3 pet. 360-333-6125 Bdrm, 2 Ba, gas heat & frplc, Spectacular Views no pets/smoke, MV HOME, Very nice country garage, Build Your Dream Home home with large yard in a qui- $950. 360-293-4335 or 3605 - 20 acre parcels et neighborhood, 3 bdrm, 2 220-1394 East of Sedro-Woolley ba, detached garage with storage, appliances incl., BURL. 3 BDRM 1,300 sq. ft. starting at $99,950 each $1,200/mo. + $1,000 damage $985/mo. Incl. W/S/G W/D, Water share for each parcel and cleaning. 360-202-4700 no pets/smoke 360-708-1027 Owner terms Private area after 5pm ask for Mike.

Close to nature S.W. 2 bdrm, attached Newly remodeled MV 3 Deer and Elk abound garage, no smoke/pets. $795 Bdrm, 1 Ba, lrg yard, atNicely treed acreage incl. W/S/G. 360-755-5555 tached garage, no smoke, Great for hiking, horseback $1095 + dep. (360) 661-7483 riding or motorcycle riding S.W. Clean convenient 2 S-W 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, fenced bdrm, no steps, garage, Midway Realty yard, garage. No smoke/pets. fenced yard, $850 + dep.

360-659-3644 360-755-0562 or 333-1151 $1250 + dep. 360-941-1797

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPT. 18TH! Escape to waterfront living!

Offered at $1,650,000.

Telecommute from Seattle!

3 master suites, 4.25 baths, top floor chart room, multiple private decks, secure gated entry, 5-car garage parking, 2-room art studio with bath, 90+ feet of Samish Bay waterfront.

4824 G Loop Road, Samish Island, WA. George Roth, REALTOR Principal Managing Broker Coldwell Banker Bain 360-707-1431 GeorgeRoth@CBBain.com More pics and information at HomeTourClub.com!

Condo warehouse space.

18'x60'. All amenities. Security. Call Rick, 360-3197359

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Mount Vernon – great opportunity, 2 businesses on 1 property. 1 vacant commercial building for your business approx 3900 sq. ft., newer roof, ready to start your business. Rental income on 2nd building is currently leased at $800/mo., as auto body & paint shop. List price $429,900. Midway Realty Inc., 360-659-3644 or call Jud 425-327-0960.

$26,000+ Below Assessed Value Well maintained 3 Bdrm, 1 ¾ Bath. New in 2009, Hardy Board siding, roof, insulated windows, Trex Sun Deck, Lennox furnace, water heater, carpet, laminate, & kitchen remodel. $121,900 523 No. 4th, Mount Vernon 360-757-2259

Beautiful Location above the shore of Padilla Bay. Views to the West Mt. Erie, portions of the bay.

To the East Cascades and Mt. Baker. To Skagit Valley Airport 5 minutes.

Located North of Josh Wilson Road in the Bay View area at 10813 Wilson Lane.

See the particulars of this 3 bedroom home with small acreage close to Bay View Elementary.

CHARMING PLEASANT RIDGE HOME Classic craftsman home overlooking Dodge Valley.

Great location! 1.78 acres with pasture & territorial views. 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath, 2798 sq ft. Built in 1908. Many major renovations. New top of the line cedar shake roof.Recent addition shows impeccable craftsmanship. Gorgeous original fir floors, french doors to a new & beautiful deck.

Charming eat-in kitchen. Newer insulation, wiring, & foundation. Large shop/studio/cabin on acreage. A rare opportunity! Don Zimmer, Preview Realty. 360.708.1579

BEST BUY ON THE BLOCK FOR SALE BY OWNER 500 N. LaVenture Rd. Condo with view, not a drive by; take the time to admire the oak flooring, vaulted ceilings, master suite w/walk-in closet and bath with oversize shower; guest room & full bath, den/home office, features gas heat, hot water and fireplace. Kitchen has spacious pantry, gas range, and built-in microwave, laundry room with utility sink and cabinets, approx.

1368 sq. ft. Private covered deck, double car garage all on single level, attic storage.

Community clubhouse, group activities, adjoining Haggen walking path. Close to shopping and medical facilities.

Priced below market value at $174,500. Call Barbara for previewing appointment, 360-428-5617.

Presently selling at $385,000.

Call 360-391-1295

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BRIGHT & CHARMING CONDO For Sale By Owner – Southern exposure and high ceilings bring lots of natural light into the great room living, dining, and kitchen area of this home with parklike exterior scene. Master suite features private bath with dual sinks, extended shower, enclosed commode and awesome closet; exceptional breakfast/lunch counter & great pantry enhance kitchen. Home has gas heat, gas range and custom gas fireplace; guest bedroom, bath and den/office plus garage with storage attic. Community has numerous activities, including monthly potlucks.

Walking path available to Haggen Market. $179,000.

Call Barbara at 360-4285617 for preview showing.

SALE BY OWNER

Beautiful 23 park like acres with 2 bdrms, (could be 3), walk-in closet in master, 2 bath, bonus room, open loft/office. 2 car attached carport, 24'x32' shop, 11 ½' x 11 ½' and 9' x 8' doors, also work area. 2 full RV sites, one has separate power, used as MIL doublewide site. Kitchen has maple cabinets, oak flooring, Jenn-Aire gas range.

Cathedral ceiling are open beam with T & G Canadian spruce. Full length covered front porch, large deck off dining room. Too much to list all, must see. Reduced from original price of $588,000 to $449,000.

22850 SR 534, Mount Vernon. 360-708-4849 or 360445-2188

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1 – 3:00PM Samish Island Paradise w/WATERFRONT! Custom craftsman on 1 acre w/4 bdrm, 3.25 ba, den/office, & bonus room. Hardwood, slate, Italian marble & more. $580,000.

9418 Marshall Rd. Chris Weitzel 360-312-5151 ReMax Whatcom County

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• NEWEST & MOST UPGRADED RETIREMENT BEAUTY IN 55+ PARK, 1998 PALM HARBOR QUALITY! • SPACIOUS 3 BD W/VAULTED LIV/DIN RM W/GOURMET “OAK” KITCHEN W/LG. ISLAND • NEW EXT PAINT, NEW CARPETING, LG. “T.V./BONUS” RM., PVT COV. DECK, GAR./SHOP, A/C!!

16550 STATE ROUTE 9, MV $749,900 9.2 acre Equestrian Estate. Covered arena with 11 stalls. 3 bay shop & gorgeous home with 3300+ sq.ft. offering Mt. Baker & Walker Valley views. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #234257 17971 PETERSON RD, BRL $745,900 Extraordinary working farm with traditional farmhouse, 6 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. 18+ fenced acres. Barns, shops, outbuildings, racquetball court, stage, cabana & more. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075. #146757 1231 S. 10TH ST., MV $619,000 Completely restored 1929 home on nearly one acre with expansive views of the Skagit River, tulip fields & beyond.

Updated kitchen with cherry cabinets & granite counters. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #269249 8002 UNION RD, SDW $589,000 Beautiful 3300+ sq.ft. home with amazing view includes detached shop, pond & garden area all of which sits on 52 acres of land. Privately situated at end of road. Call Traci Gilbertson at 333-3479. #29147848 3416 LINDSAY PLACE, MV $499,000 Custom Craftsman home. 4000+ sq. ft., with gorgeous master suite & huge kitchen with granite. Outdoor living area on covered deck. Huge finished shop in basement. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #28602 13076 BUCHANAN LN, MV $499,000 Award winning certified Built Green! Stunning lake & mountain views from this custom home on 1+ acre. 3 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. Over 3200 sq.ft. Call Elizabeth Miller 420-3607. #218757 21077 TYEE RD, MV $439,000 Custom built one-level home on 7 level acres of equestrian property. 3 bdrm, 2260 SF, built in 1995. 3 bay, 2 stall barn & shop. Conway SD. See SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #204957 16663 BEAVER MARSH RD., MV $399,950 Updated home offering views of Mt. Baker & surrounding farm land. 2.7 fenced acres, barn, 4 bay garage & shop. Hot tub & in-ground, glass enclosed swimming pool. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #166950 321 S. 38TH PL., MV $389,500 Ultra spacious, over 3400 sq.ft. of living & western sunset views. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, state-of-the-art theater system, hot tub & RV parking. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #259360 1519 BRENTWOOD LN, MV $369,500 Immaculate custom rambler. Master has walk-in closet, jetted tub & shower. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, den & all appliances stay.

Low maintenance yard. New Swiss Trax flooring in garage. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #202411 425 S. 39TH PL, MV $339,500 Beautifully maintained 1 level home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2200+ SF, french doors to covered deck & westerly views. 3 car garage, sprinkler system & low maintenance yard. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #211543 535 STATE ST, SDW $299,900 Great investment opportunity. 2 separate parcels, one with duplex unit & the other offering 3 stand-alone 1 bed/1 bath homes. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #174821

3319 E. SECTION ST., MV $299,000 Picturesque home on spacious lot close to city amenities.

Charming front porch & great floor plan with master suite on main floor plus 3 more bedrooms upstairs. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #271177 21356 ROLLING RIDGE DR, SDW $294,650 Ultra spacious custom home in the pristine neighborhood of Rolling Ridge Estates. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus office & wonderful sun room. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #223101 7759 F & S Grade Rd, SDW $279,000 Charming home on 7+ acres overlooking the valley. Large upgraded kitchen, formal living & dining rooms & cozy family room. Extra bonus room for guest, MIL or art studio. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #243405 31086 W. MAIN ST., SDW $278,900 Home on 1 acre, fenced & ready for occupancy. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large master suite with jacuzzi. Over 1800 sq.ft. 2 car garage, RV parking. Built in 2002. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #172757 61 ALGER CCC RD, SDW $260,000 Fabulous 2005 manufactured home on 5 acres. Large 2 car garage/shop & greenhouse. Great place to enjoy peace & quiet & watch wildlife. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075. #138104 1501 MEADOW LARK LN, MV $219,950 Classic rambler on spacious, private lot! Slate entry & big picture windows from the living room take in the patio & backyard. Fireplaces in family & living rooms. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #229760 2401 STONEBRIDGE WAY, MV $199,500 Craftsman style stand alone condo designed for age 55 & better. New paint, new carpet, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, natural gas fireplace, kitchen pantry, 2 car garage, clubhouse. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #150740 9404 PROSPECT ST., SDW $194,500 Lovely rambler with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large family room, 1824 SF, gas heat on 0.48 acre lot. Also 2 car carport & storage shed. Located close to town & on a dead end street. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #240866 1225-1227 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BRL $169,900 EACH Offered as a duplex at $339,800 or individual Townhouse units for $169,900. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gas fireplaces, 2 car garages. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #171607 1324 E. BERNICE ST., MV $159,000 Excellent location in Hillcrest Park area. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. The backyard has apples, blueberries, grapes & raised garden beds. Attached garage plus patio. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #230270

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