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WHICH BUZZ

WORKS BEST?PAGE 4

Q & A:ASK OUR BROKER

PAGE 8

BEWARE

THE LEMON

HOUSEPAGE 9

CLASSIFIEDSPAGE 10-11

INSIDETHIS ISSUE

YOUR KEY TO REAL ESTATE IN SKAGIT, SNOHOMISH, ISLAND AND WHATCOM COUNTIES

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18772 BEST ROAD, MOUNT VERNON $495,000

Magical property on the hill in desirable Pleasant Ridge with mountain view. Curving path leads to this graceful Colonial Revival 3 story home. Step inside to old world charm & a sense of timelessness in this carefully restored, elegant home with 10’ ceilings, fi r fl oors, & spacious country kitchen. Home surround-ed by lovely grounds with garden area & pond. Detached artist studio, guest house & 2 car garage complete this idyllic picture. MLS 457270 & 463763

BEWARE THE LEMON HOUSE So-called “lemons” are consumer goods that fail quality and performance standards soon after purchased. Lemon laws (or warranties) protect consumers who buy defective products by offering a replacement or refund – but real estate is a different...(cont. on pg. 9)

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Mount Vernon $297,500Beautifully updated 4 BR, 2.5 BA w/over 1750 SF, new roof, fresh paint, updated fl ooring, nice deck w/ mtn views, small shop/storage shed. MLS#480698

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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VACANT LAND

Mount Vernon $114,900Remarkable 1 acre building site w/ Southern views. Strong producing well in. Septic, soil work, & design complete. Pwr & phone on lot. Bldg permit for new manu home complete or modify for stick built home. MLS#359475

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Concrete $59,000Beautiful wooded 1 acre lot located off S. Skagit Hwy, private gated neighborhood, well and septic design completed. MLS#480742

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NEW LISTING

Burlington $227,000Beautifully remodeled rambler, 3 BR, 1.75 BA, 1,456 SF, open fl oorplan, frplc, hd.wood fl oors, huge shop w/ loft & extra rm, 2 car carport, RV prkg, .28 acre lot, dead end st. MLS#484154

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

NEW LISTING

Sedro-Woolley $38,0006.42 level treed acres in Day Creek. Market-able timber. Lot certifi ed. Soil logs on fi le. MLS#457773

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La Conner $177,000Cozy rambler on quiet street. Large corner lot w/room for RV or boat. Over 1600 SF w/3BR, 2BA. Shelter Bay amenities include marina, golf, swimming pool, tennis & more. MLS#472900

Call Wilma, 661-1631

SHELTER BAY

Burlington $349,500Burlington home on 5 acres. Acreage can be divided into two 2.5 parcels. Desirable neigh-borhood. Close to town. Outbuilding. Views of Mt. Baker. MLS#451066

Call Jim, 708-1681

DIVIDEABLE LOT

Mount Vernon $659,000125’ low waterfront on Big Lake. Over 2500 SF w/3BR, a den and rec room. Large patio w/hot tub. Huge entertainment room w/wet bar. 92 lineal ft. dock, lots of room for your boat & toys. MLS#447007

Call Kirk, 770-7470

LAKEFRONT

Mount Vernon $155,000Clean & well-maintained home, 3 BR & offi ce/den, 1.75 BA, 1781 SF on shy 1/4 acre, fully fenced lot, newer roof, RV parking, raised beds, berries, etc. Detached 2 car garage & shop. MLS#483260

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

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TABLE of CONTENTS

Which Buzz Works Best? Pg. 4

Q & A: Ask Our Broker Pg. 8

Beware the Lemon House Pg. 9

Classifieds Pg. 10-11

9Pg.

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"We Believe in Community"

3201 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes (360) 293-2161

300 East College Way, Mount Vernon(360) 428-4111

$279,000 $139,000Anacortes Mount Vernon $264,900La Conner

$1,280,000Anacortes Anacortes Camano Island Mount Vernon

$849,000 $198,000La Conner AnacortesAnacortes

$369,900 $365,000

$220,000Oak Harbor

$695,000Anacortes

$349,500

$249,950

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Stephanie Magerkurth Shalyce PocockChristine Mathes Drina McCorkle Janis McHarg Curt Oppel Karen Petersen Lisa Strandberg Mel Strickland Kristine Stultz June Ventimiglia Allen Workman Leigh Zwicker

Jones Atterberry Bob Baker Gail Ballow Rich Ballow Rick Bennett Buzz Ely Doug HughesSandi DavidsonBert Clay Elizabeth Bishop Guy DavidsonJohn Bruemmer Kimberli GregoryBarbara Bohlin


Anita Kohl 961-7795Arlene Vonachen 853-6429Dawn Hardman 540-0058Duane Gish 770-9299George Herner 840-3743Jackie Lindeman 770-9080

Jeff Dowrey 661-2161 Lisa Wondoloski 443-975-9426Margie Ernst 708-3198Marlene Deasy 661-6720Mike Newman 708-1419Noli Goode 630-6527

Pam Fields 982-0360Rick Kiesser 770-1195Ron Barker 425-501-2848Sandi Hocking 708-1523Sandi Riley 770-8670Sharon Stokes 661-6164

Tamara Cooper 630-9127Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696

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• Lg fenced yard • Lg covered patio• Close to playfieds • Garage is sheet rocked

$232,000 MLS#483229• Stunning 4 bdrm • Fully fenced • Spacious family rm • Private backyard

$375,000 MLS#482995 • Shy country acre • Shop + studio • Restored 4 bdrm • Jetted tub & heated floors

$249,900 MLS#483285 • 5+ acres • Fenced pasture • 3 bdrm 2.5 bth • Shy 2300 sq ft home

$185,000 MLS#193527• Excellent condition • Large shop • New carpet & paint • 3 bedrooms

$450,000 MLS#201498• 9 unit building • Fully rented • Updated • Centrally located

$399,000 MLS#340400• 8 Res units • Long term tenants, • 1 Comm unit • Build to suit

$247,500 MLS#389174• Panoramic views • Over 1800 SF • Upgraded throughout • Walk to Hillcrest

$429,000 MLS#405080• Eaglemont home • Lg master suite • 3 bdrms, 3 bths • Office/den

$435,000 MLS#409607• 60’ low bank wtrfrnt • 80’ dock • Solid cedar cabin • Samish Is.

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38182 STATE HWY #20 “BIRDSVIEW” CONCRETE $374,000

•QUALITY++ W/HIGH CEILINGS, HUGE VIEW WINDOWS •CLEARED 5 ACRES W/LG. SHOP/BARN,R.V. HOOKUP, MTN.

VIEWS •3 BD., 2.5 BA., DEN + HUGE KITCHEN, 2678 SQ. FT. OF QUALITY +!

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1201 S. 10TH STREET, MT. VERNON $247,500

•QUIET DEAD END ST. NEAR “HILLCREST PARK”, SUNSET VIEWS! •TRADITIONAL RAMBLER W/RECENT REMODEL,

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30595 WALBERG ROAD, (DAY CREEK) SEDRO WOOLLEY $487,950

EASY TO VIEW, CALL SANDI !•ONE OF A KIND W/TOTAL PRIVACY, CLOSE TO TOWN, MTN.

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19662 MONTPILLAR PLACE, MT. VERNON $349,500

•DESIRABLE SOUTH M.V. AREA “CAPE COD” STYLE 2900 SQ.FT •4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH W/FAMILY RM. & BONUS RM.,

MASTER DN. •LG. LOT W/R.V. PARKING, DECK/HOT TUB, EASY I-5 ACCESS, NEW PRICE!!


4034 EAST DIVISION STREET, MT. VERNON $386,900

•GORGEOUS CEDAR/BRICK CUSTOM BEAUTY •HARDWOOD & TILE FLRS., OPEN PLAN W/GRANITE KITCHEN & HUGE

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Real estate agents know that key words in home listings like “beautiful,” “dream home” and “must-see” are commonly used to target homebuyers. However, a new study reveals homebuyers prefer listings that include descriptive terms and factual information rather than subjective descriptors.

A study conducted by Point2Homes, a real estate listing website based in Canada, shows that homebuyers are interested in particular features and amenities, rather than previously common buzzwords that evoke a feeling rather than list facts.

“It is interesting to see the shift from buzzwords such as beautiful and spacious to a greater interest in home attributes like ‘hardwood floors’ and ‘stainless steel’ appliances,” says Roxana Baiceanu, communications specialist and writer at Point2Homes. “Soaking tub” is another newly popular feature.

Furthermore, this survey shows a distinction between the tastes of homebuyers based on the geographical location.

East Coast buyers are interested in “space” and “lighting,” while homebuyers on the West Coast are more inclined toward “beautiful homes” with “mountain or ocean views.” Those in the Midwest are looking for “ranch style” and “spacious living rooms.”

“If you are looking at these top words for geographically sensitive homes, you can put together a profile of a homebuyer and what they are thinking,” Baiceanu says.

Apart from geographic location, brand names seem to matter a lot to homebuyers. Based on the brands touted in luxury home listings, Baiceanu says Sub-Zero refrigera-tors were considered the hottest and highest in demand. Viking and Miele appliances, Bosch dishwashers and Whirlpool tubs were also highly valued by buyers.

The survey was based on 300,000 listings by thousands of U.S. agents and brokers in 2012.

Which Buzz Works Best?A new study reveals a shift in

buzzwords for real estate listings


Brown McMillen Real Estate 360.757.6013800.869.7084www.brownmcmi l l en .com • 235 W. Rio Vista Avenue, Burlington

Terri Heyntsen 391-0938 Tim Reichert 391-5587Shelah Inman 661-0145

Fritz Inman 661-0147Jan Scally 421-5160Jeff Ingman 202-2859

Jodi Dynes 333-7783Galen Kindred 770-7083Karin Peck 391-7561

Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Holly Hilts 661-5538Tod LeHecka 333-1032

Ron Wortham 661-1500Evening Phone Calls Welcome

TURN KEY B&B..or family estate, 4.4 ac.,fully fenced, beautifully main-tained, equestrian ready, 36X32 barn & outbldgs. Home or lodge has 5 suites, garage area for 6 cars. $899,000. #480982PRIVATE 20 ACRES..secluded bldg site, mostly level end of road property. $125,000. #297233LEVEL 1/2 ACRE..surrounded by pas-tureland just outside Burl. Great spot for new/mfg home. $149,500. #309905GREAT OPPORTUNITY..level piece of land in city, zoned multi-family, 3 one story units can be built. $315,000. #208598NEW PRICE..5 ac parcel. Burl schools, W. of I-5, close to MV & Bham. Pwr & Driveway in. $100,000. #29129150

MTN VIEWS..3905sf of charm, 5 BR, 3 BA, 2nd kitchen, multi-levels & multi decks. Elevator to bsmt, rock f/place, vaulted ceilings & much more. $259,900. #478778SHARP RAMBLER..newer kitchen, new roof, granite counters, French doors to family room, private backyard. $215,000. #406538BIG LAKE WATERFRONT..1 ac bldg lot, sunny side of lake. Sewer, water, gas & pwr in street. 290+ft w/front, approved house plans & permit. Possible owner terms. $450,000. #480557GIBRALTER BLDG LOT..unique lot in desirable area. $57,500. #399106INDUSTRIAL LAND..3.53 level ac in Burl. Hill Indus. Park. Excellent location to open your new business. $595,000. #480718

READY FOR BUSINESS..2,320sf bldg on Chuckanut Drive w/comm’l kitchen and large cooler. Great location for res-taurant or many other business uses. $199,900. #444840TOP OF THE WORLD…1 acre lot, views of Skagit Valley, MtBaker & sound! Well in, septic approved. Ac-cess thru locked gate. $695,000. #27181672SECLUDED 20 ACRES..privacy, mtn views, water/power available to edge of property. $99,500. #330567NEW PRICE..Country Club rambler on fairway, updated kitchen, warm bright colors thru-out, hardwood fl rs, gas f/place, 2 furnaces & more. $295,000. #313474

UNIQUE INVESTMENT PROPERTY..rooms for rent-multi-family, 6 rental rooms + common area, just $185,000. #437408VIEWS FROM EVERY DIRECTION…5 ac parcel located on Bisquit Ridge! Great opportunity to build your custom home! $277,500. #379837LEVEL 2.5 ACRES..with drilled well, partially cleared, ready to build or put mfg. home. $79,500. $469449BORDERS STATE FOREST. Nice 20 ac. property with Westerly views, about 10 ac. of pasture near Alger. Well, electric & permit on fi le. $249,500. #470589BLUEBERRY FARM..68 acres “Certi-fi ed Organic” fully irrigated and subter-ranean drainage system. $1,615,000. #372666

HOME WITH LARGE SHOP..located on 9.7 acres in secluded setting near Big Lake. $329,500. #460849GOOD INCOME PRODUCER! 2 units, 2 BR downstairs, 1 BR up, excellent opportunity, live in one, rent the other. Details available, priced at $165,000. #437441GLENHAVEN LAKES..nicely updated 4 BR, 2 BA home near Alger. Fish in the 2 lakes and use community swimming pool. $179,500. #452266COUNTRY CLUB RAMBLER W/SHOP..4 BR, 1.75 BA. 2483 sf home. Beautiful kitchen, maple cabinets, high ceilings. Finished 1700sf shop & more. $549,000.#473037

SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT..5 BR home on Pleasant Ridge w/27 acres & it’s own boat launch. One of a kind. $795,000. #372578RARE 55+ Condo..2 BR, 2 BA, ram-bler, lg 2 car garage in the Cedars. Open fl oor design. RV prkg in complex. $182,900. #430094ON SAMISH ISLAND.home on one level acre, 3 BR w/ remodeled sunny kitchen, dining & bonus room. Outbldg, 1160sf & 640sf loft, partial water view. $329,500. #449008GREAT BURLINGTON INVESTMENT..2 homes on 1 lot currently bringing in $1200 per mo. 2 BR, 1BA home, new windows, roof & paint. $147,900. #446495

RARE 55+ Condo..2 BR, 2 BA, ram-bler, lg 2 car garage in the Cedars. Open fl oor design. RV prkg in complex. bler, lg 2 car garage in the Cedars. Open fl oor design. RV prkg in complex. $182,900. #430094$182,900. #430094SALE PENDING

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 in Real Estate Weekly.

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source: apartments.com “What Renters say” survey of more than 1,300 U.s. renters, February 2013

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Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939Alice Hanson 360-770-8791Bill Krieger 360-421-4446Cindy Sullivan 360-941-9443Donna Rowell 360-708-7984

Elizabeth Miller 360-420-3607George Bellos 360-708-9762Jamie Yantis 360-540-5264Jannette Krieger 360-708-0233

Jim Glackin 360-428-2828Karen Beckner 360-840-9455Karine Anderson 360-421-1189Kim Kelley 360-202-5515Lee Ann Dean 360-421-3082

Linda Eastman 360-202-4075Margy Furst 206-755-8406Megan O’Bryan 360-708-5817Rita Ingram 360-708-8338Robin Lee Luif 360-420-2026

Sarah Minton 360-770-3076Sherry Johansen 360-708-3636Tasha Zahlis 360-391-5075Warren Bingham 360-770-2421

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes Properties • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 • (800) 327-5291Becky Strickland 360-770-0197Bill Percich 360-298-4370Bill Robillard 360-770-4707Breta Malcom 360-391-0441Caroline Baumann 360-202-7327

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Accountability Matters at Windermere Mortgage ServicesCall Amie Mani at (425) 268-7995

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865 CARRIAGE CT., SDW $47,500Open, bright well maintained manufactured home. Kitchen with eating area & master suite on one end & add’l bedroom on the other. Deck, storage shed & 1 car garage. Located in quiet 55+ park. #464057604 N LAvENTuRE ST., Mv $129,950Clean & tidy rambler on a nice corner lot. Spacious living room plus a big family room/dining room. Good off street parking for several vehicles plus a small outbuilding. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #420069825 N LAvENTuRE ST., Mv $130,000Super cute, affordable home in convenient location. 1320 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths on an oversized lot. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #43002439541 BAKER LAKE RD., CNC $219,000A nice rambler with basement & 3 bedrooms, 1 bath all on over 9 acres. Newer roof, win-dows, wiring & paint. Many outbuildings for your equipment. Close to lake & river fishing. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #311226

12816 EAGLE DR., BRL $265,000Skagit Golf & Country Club. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1636 SF, formal living & dining rooms, updated kitchen & deck/patio area. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #48379621737 STERLING DR., SDW $299,0001-level home on 1 acre, 4 bedrooms, living & family rms, formal dining, 2 fireplaces, 3 BA. Court yard w/ hot tub, tennis court, 2 car attached garage, detached shop & large out-bldg. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #454365

44123 S. SKAGIT HWY., CNC $295,000Beautiful setting with almost 4 acres & 184 ft. high bank river frontage. Custom home with 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Covered patio & Koi pond. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #48030722058 Mv BIG LAKE RD., Mv $324,7251750 SF rambler with updated kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Huge SHOP w/3 bays, separate power meter. Situated on 2.4 acres just outside city limits. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #45972616989 SOCKEYE DR., Mv $339,900Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath rambler with full RV garage. Lovely land-scaped yard with Nookachamp vistas. Quality home – built in 2004. Call Cindy Sullivan at 941-9443. #4655151614 LINDSAY LP, Mv $344,000Beautifully appointed home at the top of Maddox Creek. Gorgeous western views & level backyard. 2250+ SF with 3 bedrooms, plus den/office on the main floor. Master suite with 5 pc bath, views. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #45993523117 STATE ROuTE 9, Mv $349,900

Lake cabin on shy 1/2 acre on Lake McMur-ray with 54’ low/med bank waterfront. Living room with vaulted log ceilings, 2 BR, 1.75 BA & deck with gorgeous lake views. Call Karen Beckner at 804-9455. #47849815002 CHANNEL LN, LAC $374,500Waterfront home at a great price. 1-story home with wonderful floor plan with spa-cious rooms & spectacular water views. Large level lot, 2 car garage. close to LAConner. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #249568

16422 FIR ISLAND RD., CONWAY $415,000Fir Island mini-farm with great light filled 4 bedroom craftsman home, Eco friendly guest house, large shop, barn & outbuildings. 2.1 acres of fertile soil. Big views! Call Margy Furst at (206)755-8406. #45497493 SAMISH PL., LAC $437,000Beautiful Shelter Bay view home! Quality finishes throughout. Trex deck to enjoy the sound, bridge, marina & mountain views. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #467992 16372 MOuNTAIN vIEW RD, Mv $438,500Stunning Mt.Baker views! Tudor style 3600 SF home on 5 acres. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large shop & pasture. Private location, yet close to town. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #47186111338 WALKER RD, BAYvIEW $484,500Beautiful 2.29 acres with views of Padilla Bay. Indoor pool. Level property ready to fence for horses. 3 BR, 3 bath, 2628 SF home. Photo gallery & info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #46236117583 COOK RD., BRL $649,900

Beautiful home on 4 acres. 3790 SF, 5 bed-rooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood floors, kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appli-ances. 2 car garage and detached 28x32 shop. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #45889918639 QuAIL DR., Mv $695,000Incredible home on 2 park-like acres in Cas-cade Ridge with sweeping views of the sound & Olympics. 3500+ sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 24’x40’ shop. Quality finishes throughout the home. Backs up to wild-life greenbelt sanctuary. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #4707039690 SAMISH ISLAND RD, BOW $1,998,000Custom 6550 sq ft, 4 bedroom beachfront home. Slab granite in kitchen, Viking ap-pliances. Media, exercise and family/game rooms. 4 car garage. Covered patio and moor-age buoy. Clam, crab and fish. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #395055

818 EASTERN AvENuE, SW $6/SF NNNConcrete warehouse remodeled by the USPS. Warehouse, office, lunchroom, restroom, A/C & 5,000 lb. scissor lift. Contact Balisa or Jim Koetje 421-4111.2025 RIvERSIDE DRIvE, Mv $12/SF NNN2 office/retail suites with tremendous ex-posure. One plumbed for hair salon. Both spaces approx. 1,450 SF. Contact Balisa or Jim Koetje 421-4111.QuANTuM LN., ANACORTESWarehouse spaces with offices, several sizes, in a quality business park. Three-county ac-cess. Call Jim & Balisa Koetje at 421-4111.302-306 S. 1ST ST., Mv Downtown MV office or retail space; 1750 SF for $1100/mnth or 3890 SF for $2150/mnth. Call Dick Nord at 661-6529. #5231710 WILLIAM WAY, Mv $49,900Some of the last undeveloped building lots in this area of Mount Vernon. Other prof. offices nearby. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #4317260 PARKER WAY, Mv $182,500Commercial lot in area of prof.offices. Pur-chase lot or will build to suite. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #27209053320 ELEANOR LANE, Mv $196,000 - $1,210,0007 lots available in commercial industrial plat in S. MV. Sizes from apx. 28,000 SF – 249,000 SF. Contact Jim or Balisa Koetje 202-2500.512 S. 1ST ST, LAC $499,000Waterfront commercial building in the heart of bustling La Conner. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #5145501000 E. COLLEGE WAY, Mv $1,350,000Commercial property on College Way. For-mer Skagit Valley Herald Bldg.,approx. 9,700 SF of office & 9,300 SF of warehouse. Contact Jim or Balisa Koetje 421-4111.

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25 MAKAH WAY, LC $275,000 Beautifully Maintained FEE SIMPLE Home 3 bdrms, 1.75 ba, xlg 2-car garage & workshop. Single level home with open floor plan, gran-ite counters & bar, bay windows, skylights, vaulted ceiling. Easy care gardens RV pkg & hookups. Samantha Masaoka 360-770-0929 MLS #480381

288 SOLEDuCK PLACE, LC $187,000Well maintained home on dead-end street. Single level with open floor plan, vaulted ceil-ing, wrap around porch and privacy. 3 bdrms + den (could be 4th bdrm). Xlg oversized 2 car garage . Short Sale. Moorage available.Jackie Stone 360-661-2247 MLS# 478577

413 uMATILLA PLACE, LC $249,000View home with wrap around deck, high ceilings, lots of light, kitchen with granite, stainless steel & custom cabinets. Main level living with Master bdrm w/en suite & office. Lower level has bonus rm, 2 bdrm 2 ba. xlg 2 car garage.Breta Malcolm 360-391-0441 MLS #478117

1605 6TH ST, ANA $195,000Fixer bungalow in Old Town has nice view of Guemes Channel. Fireplace and lots of widows to enjoy the view, high ceilings and a large bedroom with office or nursery area. Detached shop plumbed for bath with alley access. Debbie Macy 360- 391-2422 MLS #477321

4187 ISLANDER, ANA $775,000 Elegant view home in The Point. Dramatic kitchen, MBR w/en suite bath, FP and private deck. Entertain casually in family room up or down (both w/FP’s) Main level views of bay & Olympic mts. Home is move in perfect!Joan Handelman 360-202-4800

287 SOLEDuCK PL, LC $224,500Located at the end of a quiet, sunny cul-de-sac with green belts on 3 sides is this spacious 4 Bdrm, 2 Bath American Colonial style home. 2380 SF with main level living.Samantha Masaoka 360/770-0929 MLS#386681

2023 I AvE, ANA $265,000Views, great fenced backyard, all hardwood floors, new siding, additional studio with kitchenette, 3/4 bath and its own access. This home is a GEM!Gina Davis 360/708-7794 MLS#4635521510 34TH ST, ANA $345,000Another well built home by Rustad Construc-tion. Home sits on a level lot w/views from upstairs 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths & a 2 car garage. 1726 sq ft of quality craftsmanship.Gina Davis 360/708-7794 MLS#4620202617 BERENTSON CT, ANA $459,000The latest addition to The Woodland Series by Strandberg Const. 4 Bedrm home features main level living with natural finishes and superior workmanship.Colleen Craig 360/770-9638 MLS#4622264218 MITCHELL DR, ANA $475,000Panoramic views from this wonderful home in Stittwood. 3 BR well cared for home ready to move into. Great floor plan, low mainte-nance landscaping, 3-car garage & shop.Colleen Sargent 360/202-2155 MLS#46133218772 BEST RD, Mv $495,000Magical property, graceful Colonial on Pleas-ant Ridge w/view, with 10’ ceilings, fir floors & spacious country kitchen. Detached artist studio, guesthouse & 2 car garage.Jackie Stone 360/661-2247 MLS#463763

2017 29TH ST, ANA $595,000Great Views from this Pleasant View Two Story Home. 3,765 Sqft home includes 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths on main level. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms with two baths.John Prosser 360/202-3891 MLS#451065

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1A ISLAND CREST LANE, GuEMES $110,000View of Olympic Mtns & San Juan Is. Naturally cleared for home w/ pwr & cable at rd. 2+ acres buffered by lovely, private forest. Site has excellent solar & wind energy potential. Margi Houghton 360/202-0041 MLS#476127

xxx CYPRESS, CYPRESS ISLE $95,000 Unspoiled waterfront acreage almost totally sur-rounded by protected DNR forest lands for unique “off the grid” getaway. Only 15 minutes, by water taxi, from Anacortes. Priced below assessed value.Sarah Jones 360/333-2783 MLS#483376

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2804 17TH ST, ANA $300,000Views of Guemes Channel and beyond from this stunning home site. The Highlands on Fidalgo is conveniently located on the west side of the island; poised against the desir-able Cranberry Lake Forestlands. Colleen Craig 360/770-9638 MLS#431460619 37TH ST, ANA $82,500City lot with two levels and possible excep-tional views. Build your dream home on this corner lot and be close to shopping, doctors, plus short drive to highway. Possible Owner financing.Linda Macy 360/708-8284 MLS#2986993804 MARINE HEIGHTS, ANA $450,000View lot located in Castilleja Bluff , a small community of high-end custom view homes, 25,000+ sq ft with all utilities on site. All sky-line amenities included.Colleen Craig 360/770-9638 MLS#439889

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1030 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 ~ (360)424-4901

17583 COOK RD.BURLINGTON

$649,900Custom home on 4 acres. 3790 SF, 5

bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hrdwd fl oors, designer kitchen w/granite counters & SS

21737 STERLING DR. SDW $299,0004 bedroom home on 1 acre, living & family rooms, formal dining, 2 fi replaces, 3 baths.Court yard with hot tub, tennis court, 2 car garage, detatched shop & lg outbuilding.

17999 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV $399,950Updated 2 bedroom home LIKE NEW,

hickory cabinets, fi replace, 1.75 baths. Front deck to enjoy gorgeous lake & mountain

views. 100’ of no bank waterfront.

appliances. Large bonus room 2 car garage & detatched 28x32 shop.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, May 11from 1:00-3:00

Koetje Agency Property Mgmt 360-675-2271

www.koetjeinsurance.com

RE/MAX Acorn Properties 360-679-4585

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Windermere Whidbey Island, O.H. 360-678-5858

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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.

NORTH PUGET SOUND ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®

525 East College Way, Suite J Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Tel. (360) 416-4902 www.npsar.com

‘R’ You in Good Hands? REALTORS® bring a wealth of resources to consumers so that they can give their clients the best possible representation during the transaction process.

REALTOR® Members on Whidbey Island*:

Acorn Property Mgmt Group 360-679-6149

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Coldwell Banker Koetje 360-675-5811

www.cbkoetje.nwrealty.net

Island Brokers Realty, LLC 360-679-4646

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QuESTION: several years ago I was the beneficiary of

an estate that left a house and some money. the home currently has a mortgage balance of $425,000 and a 5.625 interest rate. I would like to refinance to a lower rate, but lenders refuse, because I have not worked in five years. What can I do?

ANSWER:there are two issues here. First, is the

property now worth more than $425,000, or is equity also a concern?

second, you may not need a “mortgage” in the traditional sense. let’s say the property

is worth $425,000. add 25 percent to that amount ($106,250) and you get a total of $531,250. Now go to a lender who works with the rich and tell them you want a “pledged asset mortgage.”

to create a $425,000 PaM at today’s rates, you pledge the property and an account held by the lender with stocks, bonds or cash. In this case, you are willing to put up assets worth $531,250. as it happens, 80 percent of this sum is $425,000.

the stocks and bonds in the account continue to yield dividends and interest that go to you, and hopefully such assets increase in value. Meanwhile, the rate on your mortgage drops from 5.625 percent to, say, 3.5 percent by refinancing. If we compare costs for principal and interest the monthly expense of

a $425,000 loan at 5.625 percent is $2,447. at 3.5 percent the cost of the same loan is reduced to $1,908. you save about $540 a month or almost $6,500 per year.

Not every lender provides PaM financing, but those who work with wealthy individuals often do. speak with lenders for specifics, restrictions and charges, and with a tax professional to assure that the portion of the debt represented by the property remains tax deductible.

also, ask a fee-only financial planner to review PaM loan offers to determine the best option.

Q&A ASk OuR BROkERBy Peter G. Miller


So-called “lemons” are consumer goods that fail quality and performance standards soon after purchased. Lemon laws (or war-ranties) protect consumers who buy defec-tive products by offering a replacement or refund – but real estate is a different matter. In a market with many foreclosed, short-sale and unoccupied properties, buyers risk choosing a “lemon” in their search for the perfect home.

From mold to meth lab contamination, termites to title defects, and lead-based paint to latent sinkholes, defects and dam-age can be hard to identify prior to purchase. But shoppers who do their homework and enlist the right resources can prevent fall-ing into a money pit and suffering buyer’s remorse, the experts say.The good news is that stricter seller dis-closure rules, home inspection regulations and government disclosures for hazardous properties provide more protection to buyers today than in the past, says Sam DeBord, managing broker with Coldwell Banker Dan-forth in Seattle.

The bad news is that, with more dis-tressed and short sale properties on the market today, home hunters face a greater risk of claiming a lemon.

“Any investment has inherent risk. Home-buyers should exercise as much research and caution as possible when purchasing a home so they feel comfortable at the close of their transaction,” DeBord says.

For starters, enlist a knowledgeable real estate agent who is familiar with the neigh-borhood, says Bruce Ailion, real estate agent with Remax Greater Atlanta in Marietta, Ga. “An inexperienced [agent] might not know why the home is discounted,” he says.

Next, don’t rely solely on the appraisal report, title search or agent’s comparative market analysis to uncover any serious de-fects. Hire a licensed and experienced home inspector. According to the American Society of Home Inspectors, a typical inspector’s report will cover the condition of the home’s heating and air conditioning systems, interior plumbing and electrical systems, roof, attic and visible insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, foundation, basement

and structural components.If the inspector discovers any problems,

your agent will help you negotiate with the seller as to how they can be resolved. Some-times the seller will pay for and complete the repairs before closing, or a repair “allow-ance” may be added to the contract to help the buyer pay for the repair.

You may also want to contact a contrac-tor or remediation specialist to get accurate estimates of repair costs. Additionally, consider separate termite, mold and radon gas inspections.

Be aware, however, that “an inspector can miss things, and generally their contract limits their responsibility and liability and may limit their exposure to the cost of the inspection,” Ailion says.

For greater peace of mind, be prepared to conduct your own research. This includes talking to neighbors, using an Internet search to find news and records on the property, visiting the neighborhood at dif-ferent times of the day and investigating the original builder. Also, consider opting for a homeowner’s warranty with maximum cover-age amounts you can afford.

Remember that sellers are required to disclose all known home defects. If you discover an undisclosed defect after buying the property, the seller could be liable for damages if there is proof that the seller knew about it. However, pursuing legal action can be expensive, and many jurisdictions favor the “buyer beware” principle, meaning the buyer cannot recover damages from the seller for property flaws.

“Proving a seller had knowledge of a defect usually is not an easy process,” says Jim Hood, agent with Remax Elite, Mason, Ohio. “Consulting an attorney is the first and best route.”

Lastly, be especially careful before sign-ing any “hold harmless” agreement or com-mitting to purchase a home “as is,” which can be conditions required by sellers of distressed properties. Consult carefully with your agent and property attorney under these circumstances, and be sure to have the home thoroughly inspected by professionals.

Before signing the contract, do the proper research to ensure your new

home doesn’t have hidden defects

Beware theLemon house

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Anacortes, country setting,sunny, private, 1 bdrm apt.$650 incl. W/S/G. Nosmoke/pets. 360-293-2251

1 bdrm, MV, safe & quiet, 1level, near hospital. Corner of16th & Skagit. $700. W/S/Gpd. 360-652-6560

Fairhaven Manor 757-2149Norris Place 757-3060

2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. W/S/G pd.Great location, some restric-tion apply. Call or stop in to-day.

Burlington house on PeterAnderson Rd., 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba,gas heat, W/D hookup, on 2acres, carport, $1,200/mo.,$800/dep. 360-708-8283

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.Piazza Realty Property

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

Sedro Villa Apts. 829 ReedSt., Sedro-Woolley. Senior62+ or disabled. Nonsmoking, secure building.Accepting applications for1 & 2 bdrm apts, basic rent1 bdrm, $683; 2 bdrm,$730; or 30% of income.360-855-1664 TDD 711. In-come limits apply.

1 & 2 BDRM MV APT., quiet,W/S/G/recycle & basic cablepd. Covered parking andstorage room including laun-dry on-site. No smoking/pets. 360-708-1721

2 bdrm, 1 ba, S.W. woodstove, W/D, very clean. Nopets/smoke. $750. 856-5411

MV 2201 N. 20th, 2 bdrm, 1ba, garage. New paint, carpet& appliances. Near college.$775. $500 dep. 424-6974

GREAT 3 BDRM HOUSETO RENT

Burl. near schools 3 bdrm,1 ¾ bath, 2 car garage withlarge fenced back yard.W/D hookups. $1250/mo +dep. with 1st and last.Avail. 5/1. 360-319-2887

RENTALSHouses & Apartments.

See our listings atwww.skagitrentals.comRemax Property Mgmt.

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

SW mobile park, older 1 bdrm+ hobby rm, $745. + util. New-ly updating. 661-0973

Burlington Business Park,720 sq. ft. office, 3000 sq. ft.warehouse, loading dockplus 12x14 drive in door, 22 fthigh, $2600/mo NNN. Call AlBrown, 360-770-9877

SOUTH MOUNT VERNONRemodeled Bungalow, 3rooms 1 bath, avail 5/1$1,200/mo. Rent/Lease360-661-4478 or 420-9021

2 bdrm, 2 ba, MV, lower unitin 4-plex. Carport. W/S/G pd.W/D hookups. No smoke/pets. $800 + $800 dep. Back-ground check. 610-9860 9amto 5pm, lv msg. 4.68 ACRE HOME,

PONDS, GARDENS2200sf, Ranch Style 3 brm2b, new kitchen, handscraped birch floor flag-stone fireplace tile slatebamboo carpet, office recrm, acre garden old growthtrees, plum apple cherrystrawberry, fenced &xfenced, trails, auto entrygate, privacy fence, privaterd. $365,900 all offers con-sidered. MLS 470096 pre-viewnw.com/featured.htmlcamano isl. 360.540.8057

MV, GATED 55+Modern, top of the line Bar-rington, 1764 sq. ft. 3bdrm, 2 ba, double cargarage, skylights, oak cabi-nets, with many upgrades.Located in Mount Vernon,just east of downtown inmodern gated 55+ parkwith active clubhouse.$65,000. Financing avail-able (O.A.C.).

CALL FOR DETAILS425-327-9015

T.C.R.E.

1406 DIGBY PL.,MOUNT VERNON

$224,900.

OPEN HOUSESUNDAY, MAY 5TH, 12-2

Zero lot-line luxury viewtownhomes close to hospi-tal, golf course, shopping,Haggens food center andmany other Mount Vernonamenities. All exteriormaintenance and landscap-ing performed by home-owner's association forcarefree living. Top qualitydesign, construction anddetail work in this fabulousMount Vernon neighbor-hood. MLS# 348153

Call Jim Glackin,(360)428-2828

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385 Woollen RoadBurlington. $264,000

OPEN HOUSESATURDAY 12:00 - 3:00

Exceptionally well main-tained home built in 2004and still in like new condi-tion. 3 bedroom + den withgas log fireplace and at-tached 2-car garage on alarge fully fenced lot in niceBurlington neighborhoodnear freeway. MLS#466874

Call Jeff Ingman(360) 202-2859

Brown McMillen RealEstate

OPEN HOUSESat. & Sun. April 27 & 28

and May 4 & 5, 1 pm-4 pm2102 10th Street,

Anacortes, WA

Make an Offer on thischarming 2266 sq ft home.Gourmet kitchen, fabulousviews, quiet neighborhood4 Bdrm, 2 3/4 bath, cozygreat room off gourmetkitchen, 2 car garage and 2car carport, attic, full base-ment lots of storage/shoproom. Mature landscaping,close to downtown, cornerlot 100 x 120 sq ft.

NEW PRICE $609,000! "Old Town"

Call (360) 293-5409 or(360) 770-4334 to SEE!

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Alpine Ridge RetirementApartments in MV is accept-ing applications for 2 bdrmapts. Income limits apply.424-9622 for more info.

Anacortes, country setting,sunny, private, 1 bdrm apt.$650 incl. W/S/G. Nosmoke/pets. 360-293-2251

1 bdrm, MV, safe & quiet, 1level, near hospital. Corner of16th & Skagit. $700. W/S/Gpd. 360-652-6560

Fairhaven Manor 757-2149Norris Place 757-3060

2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. W/S/G pd.Great location, some restric-tion apply. Call or stop in to-day.

Burlington house on PeterAnderson Rd., 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba,gas heat, W/D hookup, on 2acres, carport, $1,200/mo.,$800/dep. 360-708-8283

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.Piazza Realty Property

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

Sedro Villa Apts. 829 ReedSt., Sedro-Woolley. Senior62+ or disabled. Nonsmoking, secure building.Accepting applications for1 & 2 bdrm apts, basic rent1 bdrm, $683; 2 bdrm,$730; or 30% of income.360-855-1664 TDD 711. In-come limits apply.

1 & 2 BDRM MV APT., quiet,W/S/G/recycle & basic cablepd. Covered parking andstorage room including laun-dry on-site. No smoking/pets. 360-708-1721

2 bdrm, 1 ba, S.W. woodstove, W/D, very clean. Nopets/smoke. $750. 856-5411

MV 2201 N. 20th, 2 bdrm, 1ba, garage. New paint, carpet& appliances. Near college.$775. $500 dep. 424-6974

GREAT 3 BDRM HOUSETO RENT

Burl. near schools 3 bdrm,1 ¾ bath, 2 car garage withlarge fenced back yard.W/D hookups. $1250/mo +dep. with 1st and last.Avail. 5/1. 360-319-2887

RENTALSHouses & Apartments.

See our listings atwww.skagitrentals.comRemax Property Mgmt.

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

SW mobile park, older 1 bdrm+ hobby rm, $745. + util. New-ly updating. 661-0973

Burlington Business Park,720 sq. ft. office, 3000 sq. ft.warehouse, loading dockplus 12x14 drive in door, 22 fthigh, $2600/mo NNN. Call AlBrown, 360-770-9877

SOUTH MOUNT VERNONRemodeled Bungalow, 3rooms 1 bath, avail 5/1$1,200/mo. Rent/Lease360-661-4478 or 420-9021

2 bdrm, 2 ba, MV, lower unitin 4-plex. Carport. W/S/G pd.W/D hookups. No smoke/pets. $800 + $800 dep. Back-ground check. 610-9860 9amto 5pm, lv msg. 4.68 ACRE HOME,

PONDS, GARDENS2200sf, Ranch Style 3 brm2b, new kitchen, handscraped birch floor flag-stone fireplace tile slatebamboo carpet, office recrm, acre garden old growthtrees, plum apple cherrystrawberry, fenced &xfenced, trails, auto entrygate, privacy fence, privaterd. $365,900 all offers con-sidered. MLS 470096 pre-viewnw.com/featured.htmlcamano isl. 360.540.8057

MV, GATED 55+Modern, top of the line Bar-rington, 1764 sq. ft. 3bdrm, 2 ba, double cargarage, skylights, oak cabi-nets, with many upgrades.Located in Mount Vernon,just east of downtown inmodern gated 55+ parkwith active clubhouse.$65,000. Financing avail-able (O.A.C.).

CALL FOR DETAILS425-327-9015

T.C.R.E.

1406 DIGBY PL.,MOUNT VERNON

$224,900.

OPEN HOUSESUNDAY, MAY 5TH, 12-2

Zero lot-line luxury viewtownhomes close to hospi-tal, golf course, shopping,Haggens food center andmany other Mount Vernonamenities. All exteriormaintenance and landscap-ing performed by home-owner's association forcarefree living. Top qualitydesign, construction anddetail work in this fabulousMount Vernon neighbor-hood. MLS# 348153

Call Jim Glackin,(360)428-2828

WRE/Skagit Valley

385 Woollen RoadBurlington. $264,000

OPEN HOUSESATURDAY 12:00 - 3:00

Exceptionally well main-tained home built in 2004and still in like new condi-tion. 3 bedroom + den withgas log fireplace and at-tached 2-car garage on alarge fully fenced lot in niceBurlington neighborhoodnear freeway. MLS#466874


Brown McMillen RealEstate

OPEN HOUSESat. & Sun. April 27 & 28

and May 4 & 5, 1 pm-4 pm2102 10th Street,

Anacortes, WA

Make an Offer on thischarming 2266 sq ft home.Gourmet kitchen, fabulousviews, quiet neighborhood4 Bdrm, 2 3/4 bath, cozygreat room off gourmetkitchen, 2 car garage and 2car carport, attic, full base-ment lots of storage/shoproom. Mature landscaping,close to downtown, cornerlot 100 x 120 sq ft.

NEW PRICE $609,000! "Old Town"

Call (360) 293-5409 or(360) 770-4334 to SEE!

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PRICE REDUCED!For Sale By Owner: COUN-TRY LIVING AT ITS BEST!3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3.9 par-tially wooded acres, newbamboo and carpet, cus-tom oak cabinets, newpaint inside and out, trexdeck, 2 car garage,Burlington schools. 12756Avon Allen Road, 360-941-1570, $269,000

New Construction!Pine Creek is an upscalecentrally located new sub-division in Mount Vernon.Large lot. Open floor plans,great rooms, island kitchen,gas fireplaces. Flexible de-veloper. Pick your plans,colors & your lot & go! Thischarming development hasmountain views & is closeto walking trails & park &near all amenities. Afford-able luxury. One-of-a-kindopportunity. Open HomeTours Friday & Sunday1:00-3:00. Hosted by ValThomas from PreviewProperties Skagit, 360-333-0562. College Way eastfrom I-5, north (left) onNorth 30th, subdivision 1/4mile north on right.

LA CONNER COTTAGEFOR SALE

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2lots, new roof. A must see! 360-466-9909 $179,000.00

OPEN HOUSESat., May 11, 1 to 3pm

17583 COOK RD,BURLINGTON

$649,900Beautiful custom home of-fering main floor living at itsbest! Open floor plan withspectacular mountain & ter-ritorial views, 3.5 baths,1300+ SF bonus room, 5bdrms, extensive hrdwdfloors, granite counter &stainless appliances. Heat-ed mstr bath flooring, in-stant hot water, finishedroom off garage w/sepa-rate access, 28X32 shopwith 336 SF loft storage,garden shed, pasturedacreage. MLS# 458899

Call Linda Eastman(360)202-4075

WRE/Skagit Valley22404 Shady Lane

Mount Vernon - $329,500

Nicely updated home on9.71 acres in very secludedsetting near Big Lake. 3bedrooms with 2 full bathsand 5 skylights make thishome bright & cheery. En-joy awesome mountainviews from this private set-ting. Also has great 1,440sq ft shop bldg.

MLS #460849


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17422 W. Big Lake Blvd.,M.V. $420,000

Stunning views of Big Lake,Mt Baker, Cultus Mountain.Lovingly cared for turn-of-the century Craftsman,perched on 4.18 acres;beautiful wood details &wonderful original built-insthroughout. Updatedkitchen with custom cabi-netry, great counter space& breakfast area. Basementw/ great storage. Bring theanimals! Plenty of pasture,perfect size barn, work-shops & storage building.MLS#479362

Call Elizabeth Miller,(360)420-3607

WRE/Skagit Valley

MOVE IN READY!3 bedroom, 1 bath homebright open floor plan withupdated kitchen/bath. Fullyfenced backyard, 1 cargarage. Close to KiwanisSpray Park, hospitals,schools, and I-5. $175,000.For more info please [email protected]

OPEN HOUSESat., May 11, 1 to 4pm

1502 Traci Pl., MVMature landscaping sur-rounds this beautiful home.Open concept kitchen & liv-ing rm & access to sunnydecks for entertaining.Features incl. AHS homewarranty, upgraded trim &moldings, master suite withsoaking tub & dual sinks,oversized garage, huge6+person island, + 900 SFunfinished rm in daylightbsmt. Offered at $269,950 Hosted by Stephanie Henry

Cell 360-661-6097Soria Real Estate LLC

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3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

Elva Hunter360-202-3086

Design home on premier lot in Eaglemont Golf Course Community. 3 plans to choose from. Constr. Approx. 5 mos. MLS#475304

1806 BAKERVIEW CT, MOUNT VERNON $549,000

Last available building lot (#25) in desired area. Great 20x40 shop on site. Level lot is just shy acre w/beautiful mature trees. Community water system. MLS#419801

XXX IDA DR,SEDRO-WOOLLEY $99,000

Beautiful recreational lot; 2 camping hook-ups; fi repit and deck. Enjoy fi shing, kayaking or picnicking w/ great view of Skagit River. MLS#456360

41642 SOUTH SHORE DR., CONCRETE $19,900

Beautiful low bank 50’ waterfront lot. Spectacular sunsets; views of Straits of Georgia and White Rock. Great crabbing and clamming. Just the place for your dream home on Semiahmoo Bay. MLS#440315

XXX OERTEL DR., BLAINE $299,000

Spacious living all one level! Plenty of space (1 ac)with lovely home at end of long driveway. Large rooms complete with nice carpet throughout. Great garden potential! Across street from Skagit River. MLS#44772

36493 CAPE HORN RD., SEDRO-WOOLLEY $161,000

Beautiful one level, corner lot in desirable Hilltop neighborhood. 6 beds; 3.5 baths; 3,025 sqft of comfortable living! 2 car detached garage/shop. RV space. Handicap access. MLS#447835

601 HONEYSUCKLE DR., MOUNT VERNON $365,000

Beautiful, large lot in Eaglemont Golf Course Community. Close to clubhouse w/fabulous views, dining & full fi tness facility. Complete plans for beautiful home on this lot are negotiable. MLS#475295


Beautiful 3 bdrm custom home w/amazing views & parklike approach. Dock, boat launch & 75’ of lakefront! Vaulted ceilings, daylight basement and more! MLS#440278

23191 SR20, LAKE MCMURRAY $489,900

Waterfront cabin on Skagit Bay w/incredible views! Perfect get-away! Wildlife paradise! Use as retreat/vacation rental (aprx $8-$10k per year). Leased land w/BIA. MLS#454385

17774 TUK-TUK, LACONNER $95,000

Beautiful Condo all one fl oor! No steps! 2bed,2bath plus den. Great fl oor plan. Granite counters; vaulted ceilings; master bath w/large tile shower. 2 car garage. MLS#394504

1508 LINDSAY LP #105, MOUNT VERNON $215,000

Easy I-5 access! Inviting 3 bed rambler at end of cul de sac. Living rm and family rm both w/fi replace. Covered patio in backyard,backs up to forested area. Have fun making this house your home!. MLS#469690

17497 CYPRESS ST., MOUNT VERNON $205,000

Immaculate home in Skagit Highlands; spacious rooms; huge master bath w/5 fi xtures; zero clearance gas fi replace in living area; ceiling fan keeps room cozy. Enjoy community amenities including hiking trails and playground areas. MLS#390916

5312 RAZOR PEAK DR.,MOUNT VERNON $205,000

2 Bdrm manufactured home in Park Village, close to clubhouse. Located on the large East green belt circle. New hot water tank, newer range and refrigerator. Back porch addition and covered deck. Open dining and living room. Large storage shed. MLS# 483578

2725 E. FIR,MOUNT VERNON $16,900

Suzanne Jenkins360-941-2983

Beautiful, private garden; generous rooms; lovely kitchen overlooks garden; detach garage has storage & room for shop. MLS#466734

15586 PENN RD, MOUNT VERNON $200,000

Sandy Everett360-202-3706

Bright kitchen, beautiful fi replace w/propane insert, French doors, skylights, deck/pond, laundry w/storage,40x45 outbuilding ,greenhouse, garden area. MLS#464361

23504 PRINGLE ST, CLEARLAKE $260,000

Danya Wolf360-708-8294





John Hunter360-202-3854




Chris Miller360-333-1868

JoAnn Boudreau360-391-0746


COMMUTERS DELIGHT!PARK VILLAGE 55+ PRE-SALE!

IN TOWN PRIVACY!RIVERFRONT!

Bigger than it looks! Natural light fl oods this charming renovated rambler. Laminate fl ooring; stainless appliances; upgrades in kitchen & bath. Huge fenced back yard ; storage shed; dog run; RV parking; easy hwy access. MLS#480573

13801 62ND DR S.E. $229,950

Celia Miller360-391-6065

$100,000 PRICE REDUCTION!

NEW PRICE! READY TO BUILD! LAKEFRONT! VIEW! VIEW! VIEW!

Well maintained; handicap access. All appliances stay. Built in buffet MLS#472903

2600 E. DIVISION #32, MOUNT VERNON $19,900


COLONIAL PARK 55+ EASY LIVING 55+

Corner Lot with large cedars and other large trees. Possible to build on. Needs critical area study, fl ood development plan, septic design. Water is to lot. RV lot. There is a community beach and river access. Lot is prone to fl ooding in winter. MLS# 483045

LOT #42 CENTER STREET, CAPE HORN $11,000


Pre-Sale Custom home on 2 lots in Eaglemont. Open fl oor plan, mstr ste on main, walk-in closet, large kitchen granite counters/gas

fi replace, covered deck. Den/Offi ce. Downstairs w/2 bds, full ba, lg rec rm. 3 plans to choose. MLS#476375


Elva Hunter360-202-3086

PRE -SALE!

3 building lots in area of lovely newer view homes. One lot has existing home; rent for $1000+ per month while you build on the other two! All utilities in. MLS# 484530

4008 H AVE., ANACORTES $269,900


RARE OPPORTUNITY!

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