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FIRST-TIME BUYERS REMAIN KEY TO HOUSING RECOVERYPAGE 3

HOMEOWNERSHIP: WHAT’S DRIVING PRICEPAGE 4

THE HOUSING MARKET: INDEXING THE IMPROVEMENTPAGE 5

THE VACATION HOME MARKETPAGE 6

Q&AASK OUR BROKERPAGE 8

CLASSIFIEDSPAGE 10-11

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NEW GOLF COURSE LISTING! $310,000Enjoy the expansive views of the fairways from this beautiful 3 bedroom rambler located on the 12th Tee of Skagit Golf and Country Club. This immaculate home offers large open living space with an abundance of natural light, hardwood fl oors, newer carpet, vaulted ceiling, skylight in kitchen, brick fi replace, sliding doors from both living and dining room out to the deck and a 3rd bedroom that would make a perfect offi ce. Plenty of garden space and an easy care yard complete this fabulous package! MLS# 308903

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THE VACATION HOME MARKET The second-home market has taken a hit in recent years. Yet, the home-away-from-home might be the thing for some buyers. Back when the housing market was happily abuzz with sales, lots of buyers thought a vacation home would add to their happiness. What’s happened to (cont. on pg. 6)

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Burlington $214,900Beautiful custom rambler w/ family room. Over 1/2 acre on quiet dead end street. Shop and garden with well. RV Parking plus 2 car garage with plenty of storage. MLS# 263737Directions: East on Highway 20 from Burlington, North on Mary Lane

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Mount Vernon $189,500Single level, ground fl oor condo in Mount Vernon with view over city. 2 bedrooms + offi ce. Lovely master suite. Granite countertops in spacious kitchen. 2 car garage, covered deck, gas fi re-place. Abundant storage. MLS #21439

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TABLE of CONTENTSFirst-time buyers remain key to housing recovery Pg. 3Homeownership - What’s driving price Pg. 4The Housing Market - Indexing the Improvement Pg. 5The Vacation Home Market Pg. 6Q & A: Ask Our Broker Pg. 8Classifieds Pg. 10-11

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PEACEFUL HAVEN IN EAGLEMONT2,311 sq. ft. Custom Rambler, Built 2008. Nat. Gas, F/A.

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60%COST Of BUILdINg

Percentage of new home’s final sales price accounted for construction costs of the home.

source: NaHB 2011 Construction Cost survey

BUYING

First-time homebuyers accounted for 37 percent of the homebuying market last year, according to the 2011 National association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and sellers. While down from 2010’s tax-credit-incentivized record high of 50 percent, the recent NaR survey shows that first-time buyers remain an important part of the housing recovery.

according to the survey, the median age of first-time buyers was 31, and the median income was $62,400, up from $59,900 in the 2010 survey. the typical first home was 1,570 square feet, cost $155,000, and it had an estimated monthly mortgage principal and interest payment of $794.

Naturally, repeat buyers were older, earned more and sought out larger, pricier homes.

the typical repeat buyer was 53 years old, earned $96,600 - up from the $87,000 median in the 2010 profile - and purchased median 2,100-square-foot home costing $219,500, with an estimated monthly payment of $1,006.

Overall, the media down payment for buyers was 11 percent of the home-purchase price, ranging from five percent for first-time buyers to 15 percent for repeat buyers. according to Paul Bishop, the NaR’s vice president of research, the down payment for both sets of buyers was a full percentage point higher than in 2010, and indication of tighter lending requirements.

First-time buyers remain key to housing recovery


homeowNershIp

a newly updated economic model developed by the National association of Home Builders enables builders, developers, prospective buyers and owners to see the impact of various features and neighborhood characteristics might have on home price.

Based on the four principal Census regions of the country, the NaHB online house price estimator finds house prices to be higher in the Northeast and West regions of the country, in addition to central cities and suburbs. Home prices tend to be lowest in homes built outside of a metro area, though some regional variation exists regardless of urban status.

the standard new single-family detached home is defined by the following features, based primarily on averages or medians from the U.s. Census Bureau’s survey of Construction:

• 2,150 square feet of living space

• Two full bathrooms and one half-bath

• Three bedrooms

• Garage (found in 70 percent of single-family homes built since the mid-1980s)

• Central air conditioning (found in 90 percent of single-family homes)

• Fireplace, which was in more than 50 percent of homes since 1974 up until 2010, when it dipped slightly below 50 percent

• A separate dining room, which the 2009 American Housing survey found in 2.2 million out of 3.8 million new owner-occupied housing units

• Three miscellaneous rooms

• Satisfactory shopping - grocery or drug stores - within 15 minutes of the community or neighborhood, which the aHs found reported by 90 percent of homeowners

the single-family detached house price estimator can be found at nahb.org/housepriceestimator

What’s Driving Price?New home price estimator shows what features affect price and offers a

glimpse into what the average home looks like


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you think all housing markets are in the tank? think again.

the number of housing markets showing measurable improvement nearly doubled in January with the addition of 40 new metro areas to the National association of Home Builders/First american Improving Markets Index.

the index identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective low points in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive months.

the IMI now boasts 76 improving markets, up from 41 in December, with 31 states and the District of Columbia represented by at least one entry.

the five metro areas that dropped from the NaHB/First american Improving Markets Index in January were anchorage, alaska; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Canton, Ohio; scranton, Pa.; and Charleston, W. Va. a full list of all 76 metropolitan areas currently on the IMI is

available at: www.nahb.org/imi.the additions to the IMI followed news from

the National association of Realtors at the end of December that showed pending home sales had reached their highest level in 19 months.

the NaR’s Pending Home sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 7.3 percent to 100.1 in November (the most recent month for which data is available) from an upwardly revised 93.3 in October and is 5.9 percent above November 2010 when it stood at 94.5. the October upward revision resulted in a 10.4 percent monthly gain. the last time the index was higher was in april 2010 when it reached 111.5 as buyers rushed to beat the deadline for the federal housing tax credit. the index, which measures housing contract activity, is based on signed real estate contracts for existing single-family homes, condos and co-ops. a signed contract is not counted as a sale until the transaction closes. the data reflects contracts but not closings.

the Housing MarketIndexing the Improvement


TheVacation Home

Market


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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RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME

This time, it’s going to be different. A brand new year, brimming with possibilities, and you’ve resolved to move through your house like a whirling tornado of can-do, fixing and painting and organizing. This year, nothing will stop you.

Welcome to your home improvement New Year’s Resolutions!

1. Lose weight (cut energy use) 2. Quit smoking (purify indoor air) 3. Get out of debt (budget for improvements) 4. Learn something new (educate yourself on home finances) 5. Get organized (de-clutter) 6. Volunteer (support your community) 7. Drink less (curb home water use) 8. Spend more time with the family (share home improvement projects) 9. Get fit (exercise your DIY skills) 10. Be less stressed (use maintenance-free materials)

Source: Houselogic.com

Robin Lee LuifAssociate Broker(360)420-2026

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1501 MEADOW LARK LANE, MOUNT VERNONClassic rambler in a nice quiet neighborhood on a spacious lot. Slate entry & then enter the living room with big windows looking out to the nicely landscaped backyard. Double fi replace with gas in the living room & wood burning in the family room. 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths & just over 1700 SF. New roof & new vinyl installed. MLS# 229760. Priced for $219,950.

3319 E. SECTION ST., MOUNT VERNONCharming home on a spacious city lot. Old fashioned front porch & a fantastic fl oor plan make this home a stand out. The spacious master suite is on the main fl oor plus there are 3 more bedrooms up and a great bonus room with nice westerly views. Kitchen/family room combo and a cozy living room up front. Huge 3 car garage with tons of storage. Over 2300 sq. ft. MLS# 271177. A sweet price of $284,990.

Back when the housing market was happily abuzz with sales, lots of buyers thought a vacation home would add to their happiness.

What’s happened to those owners since? And, in this downturn, is it possible to find happiness - personal and financial - from buying a second home?

We asked a few experts to assess the current state of the second-home market. While there are many sober observations, there are still reasons why a home-away-from-home can be a happy place.

Value LessonsThe National Association of Realtors’ research shows that

the median price of a vacation home fell about 11 percent last year, more than double the drop (five percent) in primary homes.

The reason for the bigger drop, relates NAR spokesman Walter Molony, is because there are more “distressed” sales - sales of homes in or at risk of foreclosure amongst vacation homes.

Looking at a map devised by the National Association of Home Builders, which charts the concentration of second homes in each county, it’s indeed likely that there are higher distressed sales, since states like Florida and Arizona, both with high foreclosure numbers, also are heavy with second homes, notes Daniel McCue, research manager at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

But in upscale Naples, Fla., while there has been roughly a 50 percent drop in values from the peak last decade, the drop isn’t really due to distress, contends Tom Doyle of Sun Realty, in Naples. Rather, the drop stems from “an oversupply of housing

The second-home market has taken a hit in recent years. Yet, the home-away-from-home might be the thing for some buyers

cont. on pg. 9


NO LISTINg AgREEmENT, NOW WHAT?

QUESTION: Our agent recently sold our investment

property. We did not have a listing agreement. We got an offer on the property, but did not agree on a commission, as we had no listing agreement. the commission was outlined at closing. We requested a copy of the listing agreement, but our agent will not provide one to us. Will the agent have to reimburse us for the

fees associated with the sale?

ANSWER:Real estate rules vary by

state, but even if an unwritten arrangement is allowed it’s

unclear why anyone would want one.

For instance: What was the listing price? What was the commission rate? Was the washing machine included in the sale offer? When did the listing period end? When was the commission earned, due and payable? the answers are all debatable without a written agreement.

you also say you sold the property. Was a real estate commission established within the sale agreement? If yes, was the amount sought at closing by the broker any different?

Verbal listing agreements are a danger to both owners and brokers. everyone is best served with a clearly written agreement that outlines the broker’s obligations, the offering terms, the length of the agreement and compensation for performance.

as to what will happen, you’ll now need the advice of a local real estate attorney - a cost that could have been avoided with a written listing.

QUESTION: Can I use social security income to

qualify for an FHa mortgage?

ANSWER:yes. as HUD explains it:“Retirement and social security income

require verification from the source (former employer, social security administration) or federal tax returns. If any benefits expire within the first full three years, the income source may be considered only as a compensating factor. Direct compensation, such as for a service-related disability, is acceptable, subject to documentation from the Va. education benefits, used to offset education expenses, are not acceptable.”

Q&A ASk OUR BROkERBy Peter G. Miller

Record-low interest rates and record-low housing prices are renewing interest in the fl oundering 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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built during the boom,” Doyle says.The downward pressure on

today’s second-home market offers lessons for tomorrow’s buyer.

For one, don’t think of buying a vacation home, “unless you really want one and can afford it,” relates Michael Dubis, a Madison, Wis., financial planner. “Affording” means that you can pay the second home’s mortgage and expenses while also easily funding retirement, education, and other necessary expenses.

Additionally, properties tend to hold value better in areas that have limited land for new building, notes Tom Kelly, co-author of “How A Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment” (McGraw-Hill, 2004).

Moreover, well-known vacation destinations, ideally offering four-season recreation, usually can be easily rented, adds Kelly, offering income to the property owners if they need it.

Taxing MattersWhile second home values have

declined to levels many believe are at or near bottom, Robert Dietz, an NAHB economist, worries about politicians talking about eliminating the deductibility of mortgage interest on second homes.

In tracking the concentration of second homes, the NAHB finds that 339 counties in the U.S. have at least 20 percent of total housing being second residences, and 26 counties have at least half their total composed of second homes. The leading counties are Hinsdale County, Colo., with 86

percent; Forest County, Pa., with 75 percent; Rich County, Utah, with 73 percent; and Lake County, Mich., with 69 percent.

Curtailing the interest deduction, says Dietz, could have a big negative impact on purchases, and heavily concentrated second-home areas would especially suffer.

However, not everyone agrees that the interest deduction is a big incentive to buyers. “It’s mainly personal - they want the home,” says Bob Waun, managing director at Americor Mortgage/Vacation Finance in Birmingham, Mich.

The 2010 NAR second-home research finds that 14 percent of buyers think tax benefits are important.

Good Timing“Rates are super-low,” notes

financial planner Dubis. “Property values are down, and there’s tons of supply.”

Usually conservative about real-estate investing, Dubis relates that even he “has looked out of curiosity” at the many vacation homes now listed.

Buying now may mean your home’s value will increase, but only if you have a very long-term horizon, he believes.

Think of the home as a vacation opportunity, not investment, he cautions. And only buy if the fun is worth the possibility of losing money, Dubis concludes.

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Custom park model w/custom cabinetry, extra windows and all appliances. Space rent is $405. MLS#307281

Sedro-Woolley $75,000

Small home with covered front porch and detached additional living unit. Additional unit has kitchen, studio space and bath. MLS#283343

Mount Vernon $229,900

1700+ Sq. Ft., 3 Bedroom rambler with country kitchen, masonry fi replace, double garage and garden space. ¼ plus acre lot. MLS#307231

THE vACATION HOmE mARkET cont. from pg. 7

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2 bdrm, 5 new appliances,no smoke/pets, W/S/G pd.$695 + $600 dep. 700B Tal-cott S.W. 360-840-5728

2 bdrm, 1 ba, nice, quiet,South MV area, W/S/G pd.W&D incl. Gas heat. Nosmoke/pets. $25 app fee.$725/mo + sec. Dep. 360-629-0430

1 bdrm in Burl. carport, nat-ural gas heat, utility room,$725/mo. W/S pd. $600/damage. No pets. 856-6878

DAFFODIL COURT55 & older. W/S/G/

basic cable paid. W/D. Call for details. 856-6652

SW 4 BRM HOUSENear schools, on quiet streetw/fenced backyard. $1000 amo. + $1000 deposit. Creditcheck req'd. Call Clayton360-941-1182

SKAGIT HIGHLANDS, M.V3 bdrm,1.5 ba,1,450 SF, W/D,fenced yard, 2 car garage, nosmoke, pets neg. $1275/moW/S/G incl. (360)770-4762

RENTALSHouses & Apartments.

See our listings atwww.skagitrentals.comRemax Property Mgmt.

823 N. 4th, Mount Vernon360-424-3198

Rent to own – MV 3 Bdrm, 2½ Ba, plus large bonus room,large fenced yard with gardenspace, $1,450 per mo.

www.skagitsolutions.com360-202-2160

MV 3 bdrm, 1 ba, 1500 sq. ft.Carport. S/G pd. $950/mo. +$950 dep. No smoke. 1212N. 17th. 360-941-5395

Newer MV 3 bdrm, 1 ¾ bath,double car garage, separate14x28 storage bldg. 820 S.12th. No smoke/pets. Refs re-q'd. $1200. + $1000 dep.424-9595 or 708-8664

S.W. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, $850. 3bdrm, 2 ba, $995. Gas heat.No smoke/pets. 855-0877

Country home, MV, newlyrenovated 3 bdrm, 1 ba, largeyard, $875/mo. Refs + $600dep. 360-424-4066

Beautiful 3 bdrm, 1 ba homein historic downtown LaCon-ner, 1 block from Marina andwalking distance to schoolsand downtown. Beautiful de-tails, hardwood floors, tile in-lays, new appliances will fulllaundry, lovely private yard,gardens, & separate studio/cabin w/electric/heat/phone.$1300/mo. + security & dam-age. Call 360-840-4335.

ANACORTES GREATVIEW!

Remodeled 3 bed/2 bath inSkyline. Water view fromnew deck borders openspace. $1200. 333-7431

Almost new Burl. 2 Bdrm, 1Ba, lrg. yard, 2 car garage,$875, 1st, last + $500 dep. Nopets/smoke. 425-772-2292

3 bdrm, 2 ba., in Burl.$1250/mo., 1st & $800 dep.Credit chk. 360-766-5203

½ off 1st months rent. 3bdrm, 1 ba, MV, close toschools & I-5. $1150 + $800dep. S/G pd. Pet ok w/dep.899-5874 or 708-9887

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.Piazza Realty Property

Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT(7368) www.prpmrentals.com

NO HIDDEN FEES!Fairhaven Manor 757-2149

Norris Place 757-30602 & 3 Bdrm Apts.

Affordable. Section 8 okay.

New remodel. Big Lakeview. 2 Bdrm, 1.75 Ba, largemaster suite, granite & tile ac-cents, W/D, D/W. No smoke/pets. $995/mo. 206-778-8147

MV, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, W/S/Gpd., $30 application fee,$635 + dep. 360-873-8396.

MV VIEW CONDO 1 BDRM,55+. Maddox Creek, $850.Call Judy 360-202-0349

Cute downtown studios,on bus line.

Great MV location $550.ASK ABOUT OUR

MOVE IN SPECIAL!425-280-3436

Burl. Studio $600/mo. $500/dep. $50/app. fee. Nosmoke/pets. 360-770-6273

2 Bdrm, 315 W. Woodworth,S-W. $700 + dep. W/Dhookups, no pets/smoking.W/S/G pd. 360-755-1362

1ST MO. FREE! 1, 2 & 3bdrm, MV, near college, on-site laundry, reserved park-ing. W/S/G pd. Qualify today!Move in tomorrow! 428-3887

1 bdrm, M.V. 1 level, nearhospital, quiet, safe. Nopets/smoke. 1531 E. SkagitSt. $690. (360) 652-6560

1 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts2 x 1 ½ Town homes

Covered-Assigned ParkingGarages / Storage Avail.

Complete Appliance PkgsSport Courts / Playgrounds

Pet FriendlyCall Today! 360-856-4803

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REDUCED: Mobile Homein beautiful Park Village,Mount Vernon. 1248 sq. ft.3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, open floorplan, large bedrooms, stor-age shed, newer roof andfurnace. Many upgrades.$19,650. 360-319-4274

THREE 1 ACRE LOTSNEAR LYMAN.

12 miles east of I-5. Se-cluded – surrounded bywildlife areas. Ready tobuild. View is sensational.The value is in the view –come look. Make an offer –Terms available. No worryof flooding.

Call 360-826-3389

1 acre wooded lotReady to build. Well water.12 miles East of I-5 nearLyman, Skagit County. Pro-tective covenants. Comelook. 360-826-3389 for ap-pointment. $74,500. Termsif qualified.

Prof. office space, 1000+sq. ft. on Riverside Dr., MV.Move in ready, available now.$900/mo. 928-505-2730 or360-595-2611

Lg. shop Stwd. Secluded 3acres, concrete flr woodstove$700/mo. 360-652-6560

Big Lake RV Resort:$400/mo. W/S pd. Boatlaunch, dock 360-422-6206

ANAC. Doublewide, 3 bdrm,2 ba, yard, gas furnace stor-age shed $775 928-345-2086

MV 9 plex, 1010 So. 16th, 2Bdrm, 1 Ba, W/D, garage,woodstove, $800 mo., $500dep. 360-4246974

BURLINGTON TOWN-HOMES READY NOW!

Spacious 3 bdrm, 1.5 baunits, W/D hook-ups, singlegarage, gas heat, on 1+acre in a parklike setting.W/S/G pd., $1000/mo. +dep. Background/credit ck.$45, Skagit Tradition RealtyLLC, Danya Wolf, broker360-708-8294. Sandy Ev-erett, broker 360-202-3706

2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, 4-plex, up-stairs unit, gas heat, newpaint, single car garage, nopets, no smoke, 1017 BCrestview Ln., MV. $695 +$600 damage dep. Creditcheck. Call Joe 360-424-4886.

WINTER SPECIALMount Vernon 2 & 3

bdrm duplexPrivate, quiet setting, allnew. All appliances, W/S/Gincl. Only $795, $855, $895& $925/mo. Call 206-409-9317 or 206-849-3334.

2 bdrm, 5 new appliances,no smoke/pets, W/S/G pd.$695 + $600 dep. 700B Tal-cott S.W. 360-840-5728

2 bdrm, 1 ba, nice, quiet,South MV area, W/S/G pd.W&D incl. Gas heat. Nosmoke/pets. $25 app fee.$725/mo + sec. Dep. 360-629-0430

1 bdrm in Burl. carport, nat-ural gas heat, utility room,$725/mo. W/S pd. $600/damage. No pets. 856-6878

DAFFODIL COURT55 & older. W/S/G/

basic cable paid. W/D. Call for details. 856-6652

SW 4 BRM HOUSENear schools, on quiet streetw/fenced backyard. $1000 amo. + $1000 deposit. Creditcheck req'd. Call Clayton360-941-1182

SKAGIT HIGHLANDS, M.V3 bdrm,1.5 ba,1,450 SF, W/D,fenced yard, 2 car garage, nosmoke, pets neg. $1275/moW/S/G incl. (360)770-4762

RENTALSHouses & Apartments.

See our listings atwww.skagitrentals.comRemax Property Mgmt.

823 N. 4th, Mount Vernon360-424-3198

Rent to own – MV 3 Bdrm, 2½ Ba, plus large bonus room,large fenced yard with gardenspace, $1,450 per mo.

www.skagitsolutions.com360-202-2160

MV 3 bdrm, 1 ba, 1500 sq. ft.Carport. S/G pd. $950/mo. +$950 dep. No smoke. 1212N. 17th. 360-941-5395

Newer MV 3 bdrm, 1 ¾ bath,double car garage, separate14x28 storage bldg. 820 S.12th. No smoke/pets. Refs re-q'd. $1200. + $1000 dep.424-9595 or 708-8664

S.W. 2 bdrm, 1 ba, $850. 3bdrm, 2 ba, $995. Gas heat.No smoke/pets. 855-0877

Country home, MV, newlyrenovated 3 bdrm, 1 ba, largeyard, $875/mo. Refs + $600dep. 360-424-4066

Beautiful 3 bdrm, 1 ba homein historic downtown LaCon-ner, 1 block from Marina andwalking distance to schoolsand downtown. Beautiful de-tails, hardwood floors, tile in-lays, new appliances will fulllaundry, lovely private yard,gardens, & separate studio/cabin w/electric/heat/phone.$1300/mo. + security & dam-age. Call 360-840-4335.

ANACORTES GREATVIEW!

Remodeled 3 bed/2 bath inSkyline. Water view fromnew deck borders openspace. $1200. 333-7431

Almost new Burl. 2 Bdrm, 1Ba, lrg. yard, 2 car garage,$875, 1st, last + $500 dep. Nopets/smoke. 425-772-2292

3 bdrm, 2 ba., in Burl.$1250/mo., 1st & $800 dep.Credit chk. 360-766-5203

½ off 1st months rent. 3bdrm, 1 ba, MV, close toschools & I-5. $1150 + $800dep. S/G pd. Pet ok w/dep.899-5874 or 708-9887

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.Piazza Realty Property

Mgmt., Inc. 360-424-RENT(7368) www.prpmrentals.com

NO HIDDEN FEES!Fairhaven Manor 757-2149

Norris Place 757-30602 & 3 Bdrm Apts.

Affordable. Section 8 okay.

New remodel. Big Lakeview. 2 Bdrm, 1.75 Ba, largemaster suite, granite & tile ac-cents, W/D, D/W. No smoke/pets. $995/mo. 206-778-8147

MV, 2 bdrm, 1 ba, W/S/Gpd., $30 application fee,$635 + dep. 360-873-8396.

MV VIEW CONDO 1 BDRM,55+. Maddox Creek, $850.Call Judy 360-202-0349

Cute downtown studios,on bus line.

Great MV location $550.ASK ABOUT OUR

MOVE IN SPECIAL!425-280-3436

Burl. Studio $600/mo. $500/dep. $50/app. fee. Nosmoke/pets. 360-770-6273

2 Bdrm, 315 W. Woodworth,S-W. $700 + dep. W/Dhookups, no pets/smoking.W/S/G pd. 360-755-1362

1ST MO. FREE! 1, 2 & 3bdrm, MV, near college, on-site laundry, reserved park-ing. W/S/G pd. Qualify today!Move in tomorrow! 428-3887

1 bdrm, M.V. 1 level, nearhospital, quiet, safe. Nopets/smoke. 1531 E. SkagitSt. $690. (360) 652-6560

1 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts2 x 1 ½ Town homes

Covered-Assigned ParkingGarages / Storage Avail.

Complete Appliance PkgsSport Courts / Playgrounds

Pet FriendlyCall Today! 360-856-4803

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3 bdrm in Concrete, regu-lar size lot, fully fencedyard, storage shed, noflood zone, $29,000. obo.Sold as is. 360-420-7220

HOME FOR SALE 29,900This is a spacious 1800square foot manufacturedhome in a quiet community. Ithas 3 bedrooms and 2.5bathrooms, it has a formaldining room, two livingrooms, a wood stove andvaulted ceilings with sky-lights. It has a storage shedtoo. With qualified Bank loanthe monthly payment is $750,this includes the mortgage,space rent, garbage & sewer.The community is also petfriendly. This is an all agepark. 600 N Reed st #50. Call360-333-3110

New Mount Vernon Home2281 S. 19th Street

2000 sq. ft. rambler on10,000 sq. ft. lotVery quiet, secluded, S.Mount Vernon area3 bdrm/den, 2 ½ bathsGranite countertops,stainless appliancesOpen floor planMaster suite featuressoaking tub, doublevanities, double showerClose to schools, shop-ping, easy I-5 accessNearing completion,call builder direct.

$325,000Brokers protected.

Legacy Home BuildersCharlie Ash 360-770-7678

www.legacyhb.net

Condo warehouse space.18'x60'. All amenities. Se-curity. Call Rick, 360-319-7359

Rock QuarrySkagit County rock quarrysupplying aggregate countywide. Includes 23+ acres,crushers, loaders, permits,and accounts. Call for moreInfo (360) 201-8886 A.R.E.REALTY

Professional, medical,dental office space forlease or sale, 1500 sq. ft.,near Island Hospital in An-cortes. (360) 293-6998

www.WindermereSkagit.comWindermere Real Estate/ Skagit Valley 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939

We give you all the details, on every listing, at windermereskagit.com!

STOP!Let us make this easy for you.Go to WindermereSkagit.com for Photos, Open Houses, and Maps for EVERY listing.

24442 WICKER RD, #40, SDW $29,000One of the largest homes in the community. 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths, 1848 sq.ft. Very well kept all age com-munity with affordable space rent. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #28487911453 BAYVIEW-EDISON RD., #23 MV $39,888 Fantastic 2008 Fleetwood in pristine condition with Padilla Bay views. Master with step-in-shower. Guest room, additional full bath. Large cedar deck. Open kitchen with all appliances. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #220167700 N REED ST., #87, SDW $39,950This large 4 bedrooms, 2 bath double wide is very clean & move-in ready. Many upgrades & improvements. One of the nicest homes in Valley View. Close to shop-ping & all services. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #275029807 W. HAZEL, MV $79,500Loads of potential in this fixer. Large kitchen with tons of cabinets, large living room, potential for upstairs master suite. Large lot, covered patio, fenced back yard. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #26650094 WILLOW LN, MV $108,999Great starter or rental home on dead-end street. Over 1/4 acre lot with a carport/storage shed & RV park-ing. New roof & paint. More info. at skagitvalleyhomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #2850141710 SKYLINE WAY, #105, ANA $120,000The park is your back yard! Nicely updated 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Skyline. All new appliances, flooring & fixtures. Close to marina, parks, beach & ferry. Call Mel Foley at 770-3115. #2539522819 CLUB CT., #117, MV $124,950A very nice 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo. 1 car attached garage. HOA dues cover exterior maintenance, water, sewer, garbage & cable. Community amenities include tennis & racquet ball courts & indoor pool. Quiet neighborhood with easy access for commuting. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #3015054733 MT. BAKER LOOP, MV $194,900Skagit Highlands resale! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, nice corner lot. Features include large rooms with many living areas, den on main floor, large pantry/laundry room. There is also a bonus room with closet upstairs. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #286800101 N. 30TH ST, MV $229,900Large 4 bedroom Homestead home built in 2002. New interior paint & nearly new carpeting, 3 living areas, main floor master with separate entrance, fenced back yard with patio & beautiful landscaping, Pergo flooring & much more. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #28836041947 CHALLENGER RD, CON $231,500Charming 1354 sq.ft. log home nestled in the woods. Over 29 acres, some acreage in forestry. This home is rustic with nice Southern exposure. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #302892

18653 BLACKBERRY LN, MV $239,900Enjoy beautiful views of Big Lake from a private cov-ered deck or from the picture windows that surround this gorgeous 1760 sq.ft. home. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Fully finished lower level. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #2751656751 WORLINE RD, BOW $269,000Great home on .75 acres located in Bow & out of the 100 yr flood plain! Many updates throughout including all new kitchen. Shop, deck, patio, RV parking with full hook-ups. More photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #2826137110 STEELHEAD LN, BRL $279,000Lovely 1 level home nestled along the Samish River with 73+/- ft of high-bank riverfront. 4 bedrooms, 2.25 baths. Many upgrades. New exterior paint. Covered patio & gazebo. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #2439042340 CROSBY DR, MV $279,9004 bedrooms, 3 baths with over 3700 sq.ft. of living space. Western valley & sunset views. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #2417643319 E. SECTION ST., MV $284,990Spacious & sunny home with a great floor plan. Nice kitchen/family room combo with a fireplace. Main floor master suite plus a bonus room upstairs & 3 more bed-rooms. Big 3-car garage. Call Robin Luif 420-2026. #27117721737 STERLING DR., SDW $339,9001-level home on 1 acre, 4 bedrooms, den, living & family rooms, formal dining, 2 fireplaces, 3 baths. Court yard with hot tub, tennis court, 2 car attached garage, detached shop & large outbuilding. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #26605817766 PAMELA ST., MV $387,900S. Mount Vernon custom luxury home on ½ acre with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus den & bonus room upstairs. Great room with built-ins, gas fireplace & Kempas hardwood floors. Chefs kitchen with cherry cabinets. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #284524125 N. 6TH ST., MV $389,500Built in 1923. Traditional 4 bedroom, 3000 sq.ft. home featuring hardwood floors, 10’ceilings, beautifully remodeled kitchen, many custom & gracious touches throughout. Very large yard, private & beautifully land-scaped. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #28532915314 COTTONWOOD LN, MV $565,000Beautiful resident in the heart of the valley. Shy 5 acres with sprawling rambler, barn with 6 stalls, fully fenced/cross fenced with huge outdoor arena. Huge shop in addition to office/guest quarters. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #30085024116 N. WESTVIEW RD, BIG LAKE $769,385Beautiful custom waterfront home, approx. 80’ front-age, unobstructed views of lake, 2900+/- SF. Large family room with gas stove. 4 bedrooms & 4+ bathrooms. 1000 ft. of deck overlooking huge dock with new floats & boat lift. Call George Bellos at 708-9762. #285378

Anita Kohl 961-7795Cleaver Sanders 941-3482Dawn Hardman 540-0058DJ Jacobs 941-5279Duane Gish 770-9299Dominic Pettruzzelli 333-5210

George Herner 840-3743Jackie Lindeman 770-9080Jared Storrs 853-6895 Karl Morse 395-5405Lorie Groth 425-422-7145Margie Ernst 708-3198

Marlene Deasy 661-6720Megan Daly 206-383-4407Mike Newman 708-1419Noli Goode 630-6527Paula Margerum 220-0681 Rick Kiesser 770-1195

Sandi Hocking 708-1523Sandi Riley 770-8670Sharon Stokes 661-6164Shaunna Harris 206-715-1623Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696

North Homes Realty Inc.360.424.2100 • www.century21northhomes.com

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

$209,000 MLS#307534• 3 large bdrms • Just like new • Lots of pluses • Great location

$21,500 MLS#296509• Affordable 55+ living • 2 bdrms, 2 bths • Family rm • Baker views

$165,000 MLS#305982• 4 bedrooms, • Fenced backyard • Close to schools • New listing

SOLD$119,000 • Great location • 3 bedrooms • 2 car garage • Close to schools

$264,500 MLS#306633• Riverfront retreat • Private 4+ acres • Huge family rm • Garage + shop

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$329,900 MLS#265957• Private 5 acres • 3 bdrms + den • Shop/Garage • Spacious kitchen$265,000 MLS#277434• Lg bonus rm • 4th bdrm/den • Newer 3 bdrm • Granite counter tops

$269,500 MLS#278063 • Active adult living • Spacious 2 bdrm • 2 car garage • Immaculate

$278,400 MLS#294946 • Shy ½ acre • Huge family room • 720 sf shop • Over 2300 sf

$325,000 MLS#292252• Lg island kitchen • River rock fpl • Lg Master • Theater room

REAL ESTATE CLASSES STARTING NOW!

CALL SCOTT 360-540-2121

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2631 CLUB COURT (NORTHRIDGE) MT. VERNON $159,500

•SPACIOUS “END UNIT” W/VIEWS OF WOODED GREENBELT •GAS HEAT, GAS FPL., 2 BED., 2 BA., UPGRADED INTERIOR! •LARGE OAK KITCHEN W/OPEN FAMILY RM., APPLIANCES +

GARAGE + CLUBHOUSE W/INDOOR POOL!

OPEN SAT. 12-3

2400 STONEBRIDGE WAY, MT. VERNON $298,400

•OPEN PLAN W/HUGE OAK KITCHEN W/ISLAND, ADJOINING FAMILY RM. •LG. 2000+ SQ. FT. “RAMBLER/

CONDO”, 3 BD., 2 BA., BIG DECK! •LOVELY MASTER SUITE, GAS FPL., A/C, 2-CAR GARAGE

OPEN SAT. 12-3

2518 STONEBRIDGE WAY, MT. VERNON $269,500

•BRAZILLIAN CHERRY FLRS., 2 LG. BD., “BONUS RM.” W/FRENCH DOORS, GORGEOUS! •VAULTED DESIGN W/GAS FPL., GAS HT., 2 BA., DOUBLE GARAGE,1700+ SQ. FT.

•LOADED W/PRIVACY, LG. COVERED PATIO, BACK OF CUL-DE-SAC, “STAND ALONE” CONDO!

OPEN SAT. 12-3

15280 STATE ROUTE 530, CONCRETE $264,500

•TOTAL PRIVACY ON 4.25 ACRES, CLOSE TO CONCRETE JUST 10 MINUTES FROM TOWN •APPROX. 600 FT. OF

RIVERFRONT, GREAT FISHING! PASTURE, STABLE, “SHORT SALE” •3 BD., 3 BA., 2450 SQ. FT., 4 CAR GAR., LG.

HEATED SHOP!

BY APPOINTMENT, EASY TO VIEW

11365 WESTERN LANE, SEDRO WOOLLEY $234,500

•”ABOVE” CLEAR LAKE, SECLUDED YET CLOSE TO TOWN, FENCED/CROSS FENCED 5 ACRES •STABLE, OUTBUILDINGS + HUGE SHOP W/HIGH DOORS, CLOSE TO RIDING TRAILS

•3 BD., 2 BA., 1670 SQ. FT. MANUFACTURED HOME, “SHORT SALE” VALUE , CALL TODAY!


1601 FOREST DRIVE, MT. VERNON $278,400

•2356 SQ. FT. W/LG. FAMILY/BONUS RM., HUGE LIVING/DINING RM W/GAS FPL., GAS HEAT! •3 BD., 2 BA., SUNROOM, HOT TUB, OVERSIZE 700+ SQ. FT. DET.

GARAGE/SHOP •”SHY” HALF ACRE, LOADED W/PRIVACY & CLOSE IN CONVENIENCE!!


2725 E. FIR ST. #74, (PARK VILLAGE) MT. VERNON $30,000

•QUIET, TOTALLY AFFORDABLE 55+ PARK LIVING , CLOSE TO CLUB HOUSE, R.V. PARKING! •3 BD., 2 BA., EXTRA OPEN/SPACIOUS KITCHEN & NOOK •SEP. FORMAL DINING ROOM,

HUGE FAMILY RM. W/WOOD AIR-TIGHT STOVE


2725 E. FIR ST., #55, (PARK VILLAGE) MT. VERNON $21,500

•QUIET “WESTERLY” LOT LOCATION, TALL SHRUBS OFFER PRIVACY +!! •UPDATED W/NEWER FLOOR COVERINGS,

REMODELED KITCHEN, GAS STOVE •2 BD., 2 BA., FAMILY RM., SUNNY LIVING/DINING RM. W/BAKER VIEW


2610 E. SECTION ST., #50, (LITTLE MTN. ESTATES) MT. VERNON $72,500

•GREAT NEW PRICE, UPGRADED INSIDE & OUT, OUTSTANDING VALUE, W/MOST FURNISHINGS ! •3 BD., 2 BA., GORGEOUS “PALM HARBOR” W/OAK TYPE CABINETS,

TILE ACCENT TRIM, LOADED! •NEWER CARPET, AIR CONDITIONING, NEW ROOF/SKYLIGHTS +DOUBLE GAR.


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