Real Estate Weekly | August 12, 2011

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

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GOLDILOCKS COMPLEXPAGE 3

Q&APRE-QUALIFYPAGE 4

LOANSIN TODAY’SMARKETPAGE 5

NEW CURBAPPEALPRODUCTSPAGE 6

WHATHOMEOWNERSWANTPAGE 8

DOWNSIZINGA HOMEAN OPTION FOR EMPTY-NESTERSPAGE 9

CLASSIFIEDSPAGE 10-11

INSIDETHIS ISSUE

16550 STATE ROUTE 9, MOUNT VERNON $749,900Stunning 9.2 acre property with 9,000+ square foot indoor arena, 48 x 40 shop & beautiful 3,312 square foot home

perched on the hill to maximize the views of Mt. Baker, the Cultus Mountain Range & Walker Valley. Many updates include new windows & roof, hand-scraped teak fl ooring, travertine counters in the kitchen & a big master suite with a 5 piece bath. Arena has 7 indoor 12 x 12 matted stalls with automatic waters & paddocks, 4 exterior covered stalls with turnouts, heated wash rack & tack room. Plus huge shop with 3 bays! MLS# 234257

At fi rst glance, a home equity line of credit might seem so 2006. But despite tighter post-bust lending restrictions, HELOC can be a smart borrowing option for homeowners who fi t the right criteria.

While today’s HELOCs are not vastly different than those of recent years, their limits and restrictions have drastically changed.

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320 N. Waugh Rd, Mount Vernon $289,000Beautiful remolded Hilltop Rambler. Shy 1900 sq. ft. 3 BR + offi ce/den, 2 baths. Open fl oor plan, elegant tile fl ooring. Granite counters, new SS Appliances. New Hardi-plank siding, new ext. = int. paint. On .30 acre – fenced, air conditioning. MLS# 255568 Directions: From I-5, take Mount Vernon/College Way Exit #227. Go East on College Way, then go South on Waugh Rd., cross over Fir St., continue up the hill on Waugh to home on the left.

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Mount Vernon $395,000Spacious home just outside city. Formal living/din-ing. 2nd kitchen and oversized master suite. Large fi nished lower level, lots of space. Sits on large lot. MLS# 258223

Call Lisa, 391-2232

Stanwood $188,400Great location on the hill in the charming com-munity of Stanwood. This well maintained home is a great starter home or a home for a retired person. The home is on a dead end street which cuts down on traffi c. Close to the bus stop. Close to schools, shopping and city activities. MLS# 208826

Call Pete, 708-6500

Mount Vernon $189,000Well maintained rambler. 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 baths. Fenced backyard. RV & Guest Parking. Secluded tree-line driveway MLS# 210640

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Mount Vernon $585,000One of a kind Victorian home on 5 acres. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 3000+ SF. Wrap around porch overlooking lg. trout pond w/dock! View of Mt. Baker. Bonus rm + add’l guest quarters over garage. MLS #99429

Call Debbie, 708-8780

911 Carriage Court, Sedro-Woolley $55,000Newer home in Carriage Estates. Desirable 55+ mobile home park. 3 BR, 2 BA, 1684 sq. ft. Abundant use of alder cabinets. Space rent $441/mo – includes water, sewer, garbage. Now priced to sell! MLS# 244217 Directions: From I-5, take Cook Rd. Exit#232, East on Cook Rd., continue East on Hwy 20, heading out of Sedro Woolley. Just before Janicki Industries, turn left into Carriage Estates, home is on right cul-de-sac.

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

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Clear Lake $215,500Charming 1912, 3 bedroom bungalow. 1+ acre of a beautifully landscaped corner lot. Partial Lake and Cascade Mountain views in the historic community of Clear Lake. Original wood wainscoating, dining & living rooms. Large family kitchen. 2 detached garages. MLS# 221106

Call Pete, 708-6500

Sedro-Woolley $92,500Beautifully maintained triple wide. SW fi nest 55+ Senior Park with security gate. Approx 2000 sq ft with open fl oor plan. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceil-ings, built-in china hutch. Lots of storage. Fenced landscaped backyard . 2 decks for entertaining. MLS# 228322

Call Wilma, 661-1631

Mount Vernon $799,500Beautiful custom built home. 2nd fairway at Eaglemont. Nearly 5,000 Sq. Ft., 4 bedroom 3.5 bath. Brazilian Cherry hardwood fl oors. Granite countertops. Awesome view of Mt. Baker and the course! MLS# 258569

Call Jim, 708-1681

22833 Lake Terrace Ln, Mount Vernon $899,950Luxury Home with High End Details. Park-Like Setting. Custom Construction on 4.5 Acres. Huge 2624 SF Shop. Spectacular Mountain & Lake Vistas. MLS#147406 Directions: I-5 Exit #227, East on College Way, South on Hwy 9, South (Right) on West Big Lake Blvd, West (Right) on Little Mountain Road, Right on Lake Terrace to top of hill, last home.

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

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table of ContentsThe Goldilocks Complex Pg. 3

Q&A - Pre-Qualify? Pg. 4

Loans in Today’s Market Pg. 5

New Curb Appeal Products Pg. 6

What Homeowners Want Pg. 8

Downsizing a Home Pg. 9

Classifi eds Pg. 10-11

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By erik MartinCtW FeatURes

“location, location, location” may be the three most important rules of real estate. But when shopping for a home, size can matter at least as much as the address - which is why it’s essential to select a home that meets your spatial and square footage requirements.

Consider that the average interior size of a single-family home has grown from approximately 1,800 square feet in the years following World War II to about 2,300 square feet today, says Ron throupe, assistant professor in the Burns school of Real estate and Construction Management at the University of Denver. a recent survey of builders by the National association of Home Builders reveals, however, that the average new home floor plan is expected to decrease to roughly 2,150 square feet by 2015.

according to data from the most recent U.s. Census, 34 percent of new single-family homes completed in 2009 were no larger than 1,800 square feet, while 27 percent were between 1,800 and 2,399 square feet. But while the average square footage may be trending toward a more modest footprint, that doesn’t mean your next home will or should be smaller.

“It’s important that buyers move into homes that match their lifestyles,” says adam Iobst, broker/owner at a-team Realty in silver spring, Md. “the answers to essential lifestyle questions will determine what factors they should be considering when home shopping. Do they

The Goldilocks Complexsome homes are too big. some are too little.

Here’s How to determine the ‘just right’ square footage for your needs

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cook at home often? Do they entertain guests often? How many people will be living in their next home? Do they have pets?”

Other vital criteria to consider when it comes to spatial requirements include:

•Family Future-prooFing Will you have enough space to accommodate future family members? • expandability Can you add a room addition or convert the basement? •Work and play Do you need an office, study or craft room? •bathrooms are you willing to share, or do certain family members need

their own bath?“the square footage you and your family require is a matter of

personal preference,” says angela self, co-founder of the smart Cookies money group in Vancouver, Canada. “We worked with a family who was contemplating downsizing, so we went over to their home and roped off the basement, dining room, one bathroom and part of the living room. We asked the family to live in the smaller space for two weeks. they realized they didn’t miss the space, in fact they preferred the closeness.”

If you’re planning to downsize, keep in mind that two-bedroom

homes may be a more difficult sale later on, so it may be best to stick to a traditional three-bedroom home, says lisa Johnson sevajian, with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in andover, Mass. additionally, consider your storage needs objectively and prepare to part with belongings you no longer need or want if you do choose a smaller home.

Many downsizers are baby boomers who no longer seek large homes with five bedrooms and expansive yards, says stephen Melman, director of economic services for the National association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C. Boomers more likely to want a well-designed home with a bedroom equipped for hosting grandkids, boomerang children, aging parents or caregivers. Up-sizers, on the other hand, are typically young families who expect to or have already grown out of their homes and now prefer a residence with a combination of kitchen, family room and living room, walk-in closets in the master bedroom, and a well-designed laundry room.

Move-up purchasers, conversely, are often looking for a home with 500 to 1,500 more square feet than they currently have, Iobst says.

“If you’re single or just two people, most probably a two- to three-bedroom home will do using one bedroom as a spare and the other as a study,” says Greg Frost, founder of Frost Mortgage lending Group in albuquerque, N.M. “typically, 1,500 to 1,750 square feet is a good range for one or two people,”

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pre-QualiFyQuestion: since real estate activity in many markets has

slowed do buyers still need to pre-qualify for mortgage lenders?

ansWer:Prior to the mortgage meltdown borrowers in

many cases could get financing with no-doc and low-doc loan applications. Concerns regarding credit quality were often ignored and the result was that unprecedented numbers of borrowers had foreclosures, investors wound up with losses and taxpayer help was needed to fund a

massive bank bailout.today the world is a

very different place, and borrowers need to pre-qualify or get a pre-approval.

(the terms “pre-approval” and “pre-qualify” may overlap, the important point is to speak with lenders.)

First, the overwhelming majority of loans made today are FHa, Va or conventional. each has plain qualification standards and each requires a fully documented loan application. thus, the first reason to see a lender before buying is to assure you have all required information in hand.

second, borrowers should review their mortgage options to see what type of loan financing makes the most sense in their situation.

third, it may be true that many markets have slowed, but no seller wants to waste time dealing with a possibly-unqualified borrower. Buyers will have a stronger bargaining position if a seller knows that the prospective purchases

have the financial ability to close the deal.Under Wall street reform lenders want to

make qualified residential mortgages - QRMs - to avoid liability and reserve requirements. there are a number of standards loans must meet to attain QRM status, and many of them have to do with loan applications. the result is that by speaking with a lender you can determine precisely what documents will be required to have a successful application. Gather the paperwork you need, stick it in a folder and then when it’s time to actually qualify for a loan your application can fly through the system.

(c) CtW Featuresemail [email protected]. Due to volume, not all

questions may be answered.

Q&A ask our brokerBy Peter G. Miller


a HelOC - a form of revolving credit in which your residence serves as collateral - usually is determined by taking a percentage of the home’s appraised value and subtracting from that the balance due on the existing mortgage. Formerly, you could typically get a combined loan-to-value ratio of 100 percent of appraised value at prime, or prime minus a percentage. But today very few banks will exceed a combined ration of 80 percent. additionally, appraised home values have dropped, which has subsequently lowered the credit amounts banks are willing to lend out.

“In this market, where credit is tight everywhere, any financing can be beneficial,” says scott stern, CeO of lenders One Mortgage Cooperative in st. louis.

advantages of lines of credit versus other types of loans include the interest rate, which can be variable or fixed, is usually lower than what you’d pay on the average credit card or other form of non-secured debt, and the interest you pay is generally tax deductible. at the time of writing, the average interest rate for a $50,000 HelOC was 4.41 percent, according to Bankrate.com.

When applying for a HelOC, shop around carefully for the best rates and terms, and be prepared to provide more documentation than years ago to prove your credit worthiness.

-erik Martin(c) CtW Features

(Cont. from cover)

LoansIn Today’s Market, Tapping Equity

Can Be a Smart Move

“In this market, where credit is tight everywhere, any financing can be beneficial,” says scott stern, CeO of lenders One Mortgage Cooperative in st. louis.

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Ready to spruce up your home's exterior this year? several recently introduced products are designed to add curb appeal to your house while making maintenance hassles disappear.

start by looking at the top of your home. If your roof appears old and dingy, or if it's leaking or wearing thin, then it's time to research options for a roof replacement. start by considering synthetic slate or shake tiles by DaVinci Roofscapes (www.davinciroofscapes.com). the company offers 49 roof colors along with 28 standard color blends. Recently-hired national color expert kate smith is available to assist homeowners in deciding what color roof to install on homes.

"selecting roofi ng colors that complement the rest of the home's exterior can be challenging for some people," says smith, CMG and owner of sensational Color. "a DaVinci polymer roof has a 50-year warranty. that's a long-term

color investment. that's why we've developed an online color design program to offer support, tips and one-on-one color counseling to help homeowners maximize their roofi ng investment by selecting a color they can live with for many years.

"Homeowners shouldn't be afraid of color. Contrasting colors, complementary colors and color accents on a home, when done right, can all add tremendously to the curb appeal of a house."

Once you've selected a roofi ng color -- whether it's a Harbor Gray blend or solid dark clay -- it's time to move down the exterior of the home to the windows. the Decorum collection by simonton Windows (www.simonton.com) provides a variety of custom exterior color options for durable vinyl replacement windows to complement the outside colors on a home.

available in Brick, Chocolate, Bronze,

Cream, Driftwood, Pine, and tan, the eye-catching colors can be married with impressive glass packages to create energy-effi cient units. and, there are interior frame options of authentic antique Cherry, Maple and Contemporary woodgrains. Color-matched sculptured grids and hardware complete the new window offering. Just imagine a brick red low-maintenance vinyl window frame set against the pure white clapboard siding on a Federal-style home in New england. With this picture in mind, you can immediately understand the growing trend of selecting colorful window exteriors to enhance the home.

that imaginary home wouldn't be the same without a red front door with crisp white trim pieces surrounding it to create a stunning entryway. therma-tru (www.thermatru.com) and Fypon (www.fypon.com) have teamed up to create entryway solutions for every

this stunning home exterior was created with low-maintenance products that add curb appeal to the home.

NEW CURB APPEAL PRODUCTS2011


homeowner.the introduction of therma-tru's new Classic

Craft Canvas Collection entry door series means homeowners can select an energy-effi cient front door, paint it red and gain the low-maintenance benefi ts of fi berglass. the smooth, paintable surface of the door, which features wide center panels and rich embossment details that rival high-end custom wood doors, provides security and durability in the home.

try fl anking the door with a set of easy-to-install decorative Fypon urethane pilasters. Next top off the door with a crosshead and pediment, and you have an eye-catching entryway. Resistant to moisture, insects, rot and humidity, both the urethane trim and entry door are the ideal low-maintenance solution to adding curb appeal to the home.New Curb appeal Products

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SHARP ONE LEVEL..vaulted ceilings, f/place with 2 sides, kitchen/w center island. 3 bdrms, 1 75 baths & 2 car garage. Fully fenced back yard. $247,000. #149299LOOKING FOR 4 BEDROOMS? Rambler near Hillcrest park with fenced back yard. Lg lot, room to garden, newer roof. $168,500.FREEWAY VISIBLE..Offi ce bldg on 1.76 acres in excellent Mt Vernon location. Commercial & Light Industrial Zoning, great for any business use. $875,000. #243377COMFORTABLE MFG HOME..2 bdrms, 1.75 baths, dining area & eating bar. Nice location on edge of town. Room to garden, shop for projects, covered deck & carport. $118,000. #212211

BURLINGTON COUNTRY RAMBLER.. Outstanding views from front porch, 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, well built Rambler. Just 4 years old, large kitchen, $274,950. #251248NEAR DECEPTION PASS..2.48 acres w/a 1512sf Rambler, covered 2 car parking & workshop. Gently sloping with large spring fed pond. $199,500.#169684SKAGIT RIVER PLAYGROUND!…Hop into your RV, drive east with your picnic and fi shing pole! It’s called relaxing on this 3/4 acre lot! $39,000. #29000965RENT TO OWN..LG 4 bdrm home in Skyridge w/attached 3 car garage on 1/2 acre lot w/nice westerly views. Must see to appreciate $419,500. #28079612

NEW HOME IN TOWN..close to Library and Parks in Burlington. Lovely 3 BR with nice open fl oor plan. $169,950. #251392BURLINGTON TRI-PLEX..nice Duplex w/2 bdrms in each unit and a charming older 900 sf home complete this package. Great convenient location. Rent duplex & live in the other. $285,000. #1527112 BDRM COTTAGE..on 1+ acres east of Sedro-Woolley. Extensive remodel, completely fenced. Home on PUD has irrigation as well. $129,000 #256759EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY...2 bdrm, 2 ba condo w/living rm w/walls of windows on 2 sides, light & airy. F/place w/custom blt bookshelves, spacious dining area, separate utility rm, lg deck w/privacy. $165,000. #214140

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Large rambler on 14.5 acres with CARD almost completed. Property can be divided into 3 lots total or use all 14.5 for yourself. Land is perfect for grazing animals. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home w/remodeled bathroom, new wiring, new fl oor coverings, new exterior doors & huge rear deck. Good sized barn with loft, power & water. MLS#227113 DIRECTIONS:

From Hwy 20, North on Hwy 9. West on Mosier. Left on Grip. Home on right.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH 12-3 P.M.22756 Grip Road, Sedro-Woolley $322,500

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Beautifully appointed, custom home offers lots of light, amazing views & unique park like approach. 4 bedrooms, formal living & dining rooms, vaulted ceilings & large kitchen w/stunning view. Daylight basement offers kitchenette & offi ce/library; could be a separate living area for guests. Dock, boat launch & 75 ft. of waterfront. MLS#236420 DIRECTIONS: From I-5 exit 221 (Conway), drive East on Highway 534. Right on Hwy 9 (approx. 1 mile). On lake side.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH 1-4 P.M.23191 State Route 9, Lake McMurray $525,000

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JoAnn Boudreau 360-391-0746

Nice 3 bdrm, 1.75 bath home on .48 acre lot featuring large stone fi replace in the living room, family room plumbed for a wet bar, extra bonus room on main level, French doors in master bdrm, rear deck & covered hot tub area. 2-story shed, RV parking with electrical hook-up & fully fenced yard with fi re pit MLS#238430 DIRECTIONS: North on Hwy 9 from Sedro-Woolley. Left on Mosier. Right on Grip. House on NW corner of Grip and Bridgewater.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH 12-3 P.M.22500 Grip Road, Sedro-Woolley $224,900

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Donna Kurras 360-770-7596

DUPLEX. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath & a beautiful masonry fi replace. Double carports, storage buildings & cyclone fencing for large back yards. Space in each unit for a washer and dryer. Unit 132 is remodeled w/brand new kitchen cabinets, painting & fl ooring. MLS#242619DIRECTIONS: From I-5 exit 226, go EAST on College Way, take a RIGHT onto 18th Street. Left on Fir Street. Right on 21st Street.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH 1-4 P.M.132 N. 21st Street, Mount Vernon $215,000

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Home is where the heart is - and it also ideally is near a bunch of fun stuff, according to a recent survey from Better Homes and Gardens Real estate.

the survey respondents - 84 percent of the 1,085 respondents currently own a home; 10 percent plan to purchase within three years - said they would place more weight on lifestyle criteria in future home searches, favoring family-friendly neighborhoods and easy accessibility to cultural activities like museums and music venues.

One in fi ve homeowners has either moved or would like to because their neighborhood or community wasn’t ideal for their lifestyle, the survey notes.

Following are the top lifestyle priorities of respondents when searching for their next home:

WHAT HOMEOWNERSWANT

a look at what draws buyers to theareas where they buy

38%ease of Commuting by Car

34%access to Health& safety services

33%Family-Friendly Neighborhood

21%access to

Cultural activities

19%Public transportation access

18%Nightlife and Restaurant access

6%access to

Golf Courses

32%availability

of Retail stores

the survey also was the basis of a new “lifestyle search” tool on bhgrealestate.com, which enable prospective homebuyers to fi lter community searches by important lifestyle preferences, such as “family and community” and “arts and recreation.”

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33%Family-Friendly Neighborhood

When a person comes to a certain age and the children move out and on with their own lives, a home may become too big for its occupants. at this point, residents may feel it’s time to downsize to a smaller home.

Downsizing can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Going through and packing belongings can be a trip down memory lane. But chances are a smaller space will mean that a person will have to part with a number of his belongings collected over time.

to make the process easier, first assess how much space there will be in the new home. Many times floor plans or room dimensions are available. First measure large items, such as furniture, to be sure they will fit in the rooms. then think about storage possibilities.

Next, make a running list of what items can be discarded and where those items will go. some belongings can be donated to charity, while others may be given to family and friends. Many other things could end up in the trash or recycling bins. knowing where things will go will make them easier to sort.

For those doing a major clean-out of the home, it could be efficient to hire a dumpster to be placed on-site. this way, larger bulk items can simply be tossed inside. some municipalities restrict what can be placed in the regular trash or how much garbage can be collected, so this alleviates the stress of dealing with excess trash.

DOWNSIZING a h Omean option for empty-nesters

When actually beginning to get rid of things, start with the areas that receive the least amount of use. Belongings stored in the attic or basement may be simply taking up space and hold less sentimental value. People can then work their way toward items that are used on a regular basis. It can be cathartic to clear out clutter and get ready to start anew.

some people find they have to downsize because of financial reasons. In these cases, thinning out belongings can also be a way to earn a few extra bucks. selling or auctioning off seldom used items may produce a little extra cash that can help finance moving expenses or even bills.

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18562 VALENTINE ROAD,$399,750

Charming and gorgeousclassic craftsman home ondesirable Pleasant Ridgeoverlooking Dodge Valley.Great location! 1.78 acreswith pasture and territorialviews. 3 bedroom, 1.75bath, 2798 square feet,Built in 1908. Many majorrenovations. Has a wonder-ful historic feel with con-temporary aspects. Recentaddition shows impeccablecraftsmanship. Gorgeousoriginal fir floors, frenchdoors to a brand new andbeautiful deck, spaciouslaundry room, cozy homeoffice. Unique, classickitchen range in charmingeat-in kitchen. Newer insu-lation, wiring, and founda-tion. Large shop/studio onacreage, many fruit trees. Very desirable location. Arare opportunity! Call Don Zimmer at Pre-view Realty: 360.708.1579

Spectacular ViewsBuild Your Dream Home

7 - 20 acre parcelsEast of Sedro-Woolleystarting at $99,950 eachWater share for each parcelOwner termsPrivate areaClose to natureDeer and Elk aboundNicely treed acreageGreat for hiking, horsebackriding or motorcycle riding

Midway Realty360-659-3644

WANTED: Art studio; ap-prox. 1000 sq. ft. and min.200 amps of electricity, within5 miles of La Conner. 213-216-8531

Prof. Office Space, approx.1000+ sq. ft. on Riverside Dr.,MV. Move in ready, availablenow. 360-595-2611

4000 SQ. FT. of great heatedcommercial/industrial shop/warehouse space. Perfect forcabinet maker, boat builder,body shop car restoration,etc. $2000/mo. Call 425-239-1020/360-755-3179

MV. RV space. $310. $50dep. Incl. W/S/G. Back-ground check. 360-595-2611

Weekly rates start $260.SPECIAL - 4 wks., $790.

WHISPERING FIRS MOTELAlger 724-3477

MV 2 bdrm, 2 ba, in 4-plex,carport. $800 + $800 dep.MV nice 2 bdrm, 1 ba, car-port, $700 + $700 dep.W/S/G pd. W/D hookups. Nosmoke/pets. Backgroundchk. 610-9860, 9am-5pm

MV townhouse 2 bdrm, 2 ba,covered patio, garage. Nosmoke/pets, $850/mo. 360-856-4172 or 360-708-0316

MV 400 S. 20th, 4-plex, 2bdrm, 1 ba, new carpet, W/D,gas heat, end unit, garage,$750/mo. $500/dep. 360-424-6974

MV 1700 Cleveland Ave., 1Bdrm plus bonus room, newpaint & carpet, W/S/G pd.,$650 + dep. No pets/smoke.(206) 321-8953

CONCRETE 2 bdrm, W/D,carport, W/S/G/Gas included.$675 + dep. (360) 293-4553

BURL. 3 BDRM 1,300 sq. ft.$985/mo. Incl. W/S/G W/D,no pets/smoke 360-202-5401

BAKER MTN VIEWBeautiful 2 bdrm luxury dé-cor, all new, private, quietsetting. Multiple floor plans.W/S/G incl. Only $825,$875, $925/mo. Call 206-409-9317

2 bdrm., 1 ba., S.W. W/S/Gpd. Gas heat. $700 + $500dep. No pets. 360-421-2416

2 bdrm, great location, 700Talcott, S.W., All appliances,No smoke/pets. $695. 360-840-5728

Winter retreat – LakeSamish house, avail. Sept.-June. Quiet, 3 Bdrm, 2 fullBa, laundry rm., cable / inter-net ready, waterfront beachaccess. 360-708-1721

THE RENT LADYMV Hill 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, $1250

Call Mary 360-540-3334SW 3 bdrm, 2 ba, garage,$995. Rural LaConner 4bdrm, 3 ba, view, $1200.

Robin 360-299-2353

MV 3 bdrm, 1 ba, single cargarage, remodeled, $1000/mo., 1st & $800/dep. Nopets/smoke. 360-293-3603

4 bdrm, 2 ba, waterfront withdock on Lake Whatcom,$1,380/mo. $1000/dep. Avail.9/1. No smoke/pets. 1-604-240-2787 or 1-604-858-0955,or email: [email protected]

1516 10th St., Anacortes.3 bdrm/2 bath/den. Nosmoke or pet. Credit check.1250 + dep 360 293-0187

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.Piazza Realty Property

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

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba,WD, W/S/G/cable pd.

$775/$875. No pets. 1825E. Division MV. 428-8980

RIVER VIEWLuxury 2 bdrm, 2 ba, beau-tiful setting, all new, all ap-pliances, W/S/G incl.Unique décor. 4 new units. Only $875; $925/mo.

Call 206-409-9317

On Lake Samish studio apt.Sept. 15th-June 15th. Lrg.kitchen, bath & living room/bdrm, closets, dock, lawn.No smoke/pets. Refs$600/mo. 360-424-1695

NO HIDDEN FEES!Fairhaven Manor 757-2149

Norris Place 757-30601, 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts. Afford-able. Section 8 okay.

Newly remodeled studioapt. $600/mo. $750 dep. +utilites. 360-202-6062

MV, small 1 bdrm apt by hos-pital. $515. + $300 damage.Incl. W/S/G. Credit checkreq. No smoke. 336-2322

MV, patio, 2 bdrm, 2 reserveparking spots, near college,clean, quiet, W/S/G/basic ca-ble pd. Refs + dep. $700. Nosmoke/pets 360-424-1695

La Conner 2 Bdrm, 2 Ba,covered parking, porch, gar-den. Walk to post office, gro-cery, waterfront. G incl. Avail.June 11th. $900/mo. Avail.9/1. 921 S. 4th St. 840-4335

HARBORVIEW APTSin Anacortes. 2 bdrm.Income limits apply.Affordable housing.Call 360-299-0916

Burl. 2 bdrm, 330 N. Pine.Quiet upper unit in 4-plex.W/D in bldg. No smoke/pets.$795. 360-757-4506 eves.

Large studio on busline.Great MV location.

$550-$700 360-420-0606

Big Lake 3 bdrm, furnished Aframe, W/S/G pd. Avail. 9/5-6/5/12. No pets/smoke. $975+ $900 dep. Refs. please.422-5561 lv msg.

2 Bdrm, MV, W/S/G pd.College Way & 19th.

$705/mo. 360-424-6757

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

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

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 apt, $525 and 2bdrm house, $750-850. MV.Call 425-603-1523 after 4pm.

1 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts2 x 1 ½ Town homes

Garages / Storage Avail.Complete Appliance Pkgs

Sport Courts / PlaygroundsPet Friendly

MOVE-IN SPECIALCall Today! 360-856-4803

CALL FOR MOVE-INSPECIAL. Sedro-Woolley,Burlington & Oak Harbor 1 & 2 Bdrm apts., W/S/Gpd., no pets. 360-708-3427

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Samish Island Paradisew/WATERFRONT! Customcraftsman on 1 acre w/4bdrm, 3.25 ba, den/office,& bonus room. Hardwood,slate, Italian marble &more. $600,000.

9418 Marshall Rd.Chris Weitzel360-312-5151

ReMax Whatcom County

18340 Osprey Court -$1,179,000

On top of the world...thehighest lot on CascadeRidge. This private domainof approx. 7.3 acres hasviews to Camano Island,Vancouver, Puget Sound &Mt. Baker plus splendidsunsets! Master bedroomw/fireplace & an unprece-dented vista. Gourmetkitchen with great island,eating area & bar for 8+stools. Beautiful living &dining areas framed by thewesterly views open ontothe outside terrace. Indoorswat court (combo of vol-leyball & racquetball). Per-mitted helicopter pad andhangar. WRE/Skagit ValleyBalisa Koetje 360-421-4111

HOME OFTHE WEEK

7342 Valley View Rd.$242,500

2.5 acres, 3 bedroom, 2 ba,manufactured home, extrafeatures: paved parking & 2bay shop.Directions: From Cook Rd.,North on Collins Rd., Leftof F&S Grade Rd., Rightinto Valley View Estates &Rd.

Jones Atterberry,John L. Scott Real Estate

360-708-8935

One level home, ColonyGrove, Priced below ap-praised value, 3 bedrooms,2 baths, 1193 square feet.Gas force air heat. Fencedyard with mature landscap-ing. Easy access to shop-ping and parks.

MLS#245866 $185,000Linda Piazza360-713-3623

Preview PropertiesSkagit LLC

Charming 3 bedroom, 2-bath Rambler on large lot.Bright open living roomwith vaulted ceiling; formaldining; kitchen with eatingbar open to family room.Master has walk-in closet &private bath. Bathroomsfeature tile floors & coun-tertops. Enjoy the large pa-tio & fully fenced, privatebackyard. Gardner's shedand RV Parking. EfficientGas Forced Air. Great Lo-cation!

MLS#253734 $199,500Dena Poling 360-708-2337

Preview PropertiesSkagit LLC

2 for the price of 1Beautiful country setting, 5miles West of Sedro-Wool-ley on South Skagit Hwy.Income property pays foritself. 2 homes: each 2bdrm, 1 bath, both havecurrent tenants under leas-es. $325,000. Call Karen360-202-8843.

PRICE REDUCED$167,950

The nicest home for thisprice. Recent updatesmake this move in ready.Close to shopping, transitand schools. 3 bdrm, 1 3/4 bath, largeyard, single car garage witha 8x12 storage shed. Openhouse August 17th from4pm to 6pm. Make me anoffer. 807 S 25th St MountVernon. 360-421-2797

NEW PRICEFOR SALE BY OWNER

Stonebridge Condowith View

Quality construction withoak flooring throughout,vaulted ceilings, mastersuite w/walk-in closet andoversize shower; guestroom & bath, den/home of-fice, gas heat, hot waterand fireplace. Kitchen hasspacious pantry, gas range,and built-in microwave,laundry room with utilitysink and cabinets, approx.1368 sq. ft. Private covereddeck, double car garage allon single level, attic stor-age. '55 & Better' commu-nity with clubhouse, groupactivities and walkingpaths. Close to shoppingand medical facilities. Anoutstanding value at$179,000. Call Barbara forpreviewing appointment,360-428-5617.

Beautiful Location abovethe shore of Padilla Bay.Views to the West Mt.Erie, portions of the bay.To the East Cascadesand Mt. Baker. To SkagitValley Airport 5 minutes.

Located North of Josh Wil-son Road in the Bay Viewarea at 10813 Wilson Lane.See the particulars of this 3bedroom home with smallacreage close to Bay ViewElementary.

Presently selling at$385,000.

Call 360-391-1295

FOR SALE: Saltwaterwaterfront cabin on lot

with electricity & water. Hasprivate easements withneighbors. View by ap-pointment only. SwinomishChannel. 509-754-5868.$75,000

FSBO Family home incountry setting, locatedon beautiful South Fidalgo(Anacortes) with spectacu-lar view of Mt. Erie. Approx2800sqft, 3 bedroom plus 2bonus rooms, 2 bath. Clearcedar siding, huge MasterSuite, vaulted ceilings,granite counters, mud-room, hot tub, shy 2 acres.Property includes 1000sqftdetached garage plus newstorage sheds. Septic andwell. Award-winning schooldistrict. $468,010. By appt.only 360-941-6333.

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

$44,500Price Reduction

Nookachamps – Big Lake17201 Bulltrout Lane3150 sq. ft. $345,000

4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath-rooms, granite countertops,cherry cabinets, hardwoodand carpet flooring, fullkitchen appliance package.

Agent Jones Atterberry360-708-8935John L. ScottSee online at

www.jonesatterberry.com

North Homes Realty Inc.

SANDI RILEY 770-8670 Sandi Riley

770-8670Anita Kohl961-7795

4111 JASPER WAY, ANACORTES $354,900

• OUTSTANDING VALUE, “LIKE NEW” INSIDE & OUT, QUIET “CEDAR GLEN” NEIGHBORHOOD • PRIVATE DRIVEWAY

LOCATION, LG. YARD, BIG DECK, EXTRA R.V./GUEST PARKING GALORE • 3 BD., 3 BA., LG. FAMILY RM. DOWN, GRANITE

KITCHEN W/OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING RM.

BY APPOINTMENT, EASY TO VIEW

2400

+ S.F.

724 FERRY ST., SEDRO-WOOLLEY $349,500

• TREE-LINED ST. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, “HISTORICAL BEAUTY” W/CHARM & STYLE! • CLASSIC ELEGANCE

THROUGHOUT W/UPGRADES GALORE, 4 BD., 2.5 BA., 3660 SQ. FT. • DESIGNER GRANITE KITCHEN, LG. HEATED POOL &

SPA, R.V. PARKING, “ESTATE SETTING”


3/4 AC

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704 QUINNAT DRIVE, BURLINGTON $208,500

• PRICED TO SELL, CUSTOM BUILT W/WOOD “CASEMENT STYLE” WINDOWS,QUALITY++ • VAULTED LIVING/DINING RM.

W/MASSIVE BRICK FPL. W/GAS INSERT, HEATPUMP-A/C! • 2 BD.,2 BA. + LG. DEN/OFFICE W/FRENCH DOORS ,

LG. PRIVATE DECK, PARKLIKE YARD

OPEN SUN. 1-4

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12038 CLASSIC PLACE, BURLINGTON $337,770

• QUIET CUL-DE-SAC W/GORGEOUS VALLEY & MOUNTAIN VIEWS, LG. YD. + R.V. PARKING! • CUSTOM BUILT 3 BD., 2.5 BA.

BRICK-TRIM BEAUTY W/NEWER ROOF, NEW GAS FURNACE+ • OPEN PLAN W/LG. WINDOWS TO THE VIEW, NEWER S.S.

APPLIANC., SEV. SKYLIGHTS,MORE!!

OPEN SUN. 1-4RV

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21178 WILDWOOD PLACE, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $283,900

• SECLUDED 5 ACRES (HALF WOODED) CLOSE TO I-5 OFF PRAIRIE RD. • UPGRADED, “ENGINEERED FOUNDT.”, 1974 SQ. FT. BEAUTY W/3 BD., 2 BA., LG. FAMILY RM., HUGE DETACHED

GAR/SHOP W/HIGH OVERHEAD DOORS, POSS. “APARTM’T”


NEW PR

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30595 WALBERG ROAD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $748,900

• ONE OF A KIND OPPORTUNITY, ATTENTION PILOTS!! FAA & COUNTY APPROVED AIRSTRIP • CLOSE (8 MI. +-) TO TOWN BUT

TOTALLY PRIVATE/SECLUDED W/PANORAMIC VALLEY/MTN. VIEWS! • 3 BD., 2 BA., LG. FAM. RM., BONUS RM., 2700+ SQ. FT., LG.

SHOP/BARN, `38+ ACRES!


38+ AC

RES


24497 OLD DAY CREEK ROAD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $644,500

• OUTSTANDING CLEAR LAKE/VALLEY/OLYMPIC MTN. VIEWS, TOP OF THE HILL PRIVACY, 11+ ACRES. • CUSTOM 3100+ SQ. FT. RAMBLER W/LG. GARAGE + HUGE SHOP, SOUTH FACING PASTURES + WOODS

• 3 BD., 2.5 BA., WOOD FLOORS, “CORIAN” TOPS/MAPLE CAB., 2 GAS FPL., WOOD STV. IN VIEW FAMILY RM.!

LAKE

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21397 EGRET PLACE, “CONWAY” MOUNT VERNON $465,000

• DESIRABLE CONWAY SCHOOL AREA, END OF RD. PRIVACY, PARKLIKE GROUNDS W/GREENBELT + FOREST LANDS • ”SHY” 2 ACRES W/PRIVATE COMM. BEACH/SWIMMING/FISHING/BOATING ACCESS TO LK. 16, CLOSE TO I-5 • 4 BD. (MASTER DN.) 2.5 BA., HUGE BONUS RM. UP, LG. OFFICE/

DEN, N/W CRAFTSMAN BEAUTY W/3 CAR GARAGE!


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2631 CLUB COURT #308, MT. VERNON $159,500

• EXCELLENT NEW PRICE, LOVELY ADULT CONDO W/ WOODED GREENBELT PRIVACY DECK/YD. • 2 LG. BEDROOMS, 2 BA. (JETTED

TUB) W/BAYWINDOWED FORMAL LIVING RM. W/GAS FPL., LG. DINING ROOM • OAK KITCHEN /FAMILY ROOM, NEWER FLOOR

COVERINGS, GAS HEAT, ALL APPLIANCES!

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

George Herner 840-3743Jackie Lindeman 770-9080Karl Morse 395-5405Margie Ernst 708-3198Marlene Deasy 661-6720Megan Daly 206-383-4407

Mike Newman 708-1419Noli Goode 630-6527Paula Margerum 220-0681 Rick Kiesser 770-1195Sandi Hocking 708-1523Sandi Riley 770-8670

Sharon Stokes 661-6164Shaunna Harris 206-715-1623Tim Garrod 206-422-5236Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696Jim Lyon Prop. Mgr. 542-2134

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

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REAL ESTATE CLASSES NOW STARTING.

CALL SCOTT 360-540-2121

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

SOLD

$260,000 #254180• Waterfront • Cabin • 40’ low bank • Big Lake

$475,000 #190266• La Conner • 3 bedrooms • Steps to beach • Panoramic views

$379,999 #258218• 4 bdrm rambler • Under const. • 1 acre lot • Gated community

$219,000 #199992• 2 bdrm 2 bth • Gourmet kitchen • 1 level-no stairs • Views

$134,000 #220567• All new appls • 2 BD • Great rental or 1st time buyer • Not a short sale

$1,150,000 #28121879• 5 private acres • 5700 sq ft• 750 sq ft MIL apt • 2159 sq ft shop

$337,770 #29082445• Bayview area • Open design• Custom 3 bedroom 2.5 baths

$289,000 #188883• 4 bdrm Victorian • Prime location • Fenced bkyd • Zoned retail/residential

$309,000 #190266• Less than 2 yrs old • 4 bdrm 2bth• Family room • Possible lease option

$409,000 #205308• 25 acres • Barns & shop • Fenced pasture • Beautiful 3 bdrm home

400 WIDNOR, MV $87,500Dramatic price reduction for this MV Hill manufactured home on its own land-NOT a park. Cute 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on dead-end street. Updated kitchen. Private back yard. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #130536491 VINEMAPLE WAY, SDW $149,900Quality home with cedar siding & large 3 car garage. 2 bed-rooms, 2 full baths. Woodstove with beautiful rock hearth. Wood wrapped windows. Completely fenced back yard. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #15941422998 STATE ROUTE 9, LAKE MCMURRAY $169,000Peaceful private country setting with a nice 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home. Large deck to enjoy lovely views of Lake McMurray. All on 1 acre with a pond. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #2150711225-1227 E. FAIRHAVEN AVE., BRL $169,900 EACHOffered as a duplex at $339,800 or individual Townhouse units for $169,900. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gas fire-places, 2 car garages. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #1716071615 N. 43RD PL, MV $193,000Immaculate 1550+ sq.ft. rambler in move-in condition with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace. Gorgeous territorial views. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #1399979404 PROSPECT ST., SDW $194,500Lovely 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. #24086620571 ENGLISH RD, CONWAY $199,000Charming home in Conway area. 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, updated with new paint, vinyl windows & large patio. Plus de-tached garage & shed all on over .5 acre lot. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #1314112401 STONEBRIDGE WAY, MV $199,500Craftsman 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. #150740304 W. STATE ST., SDW $199,500Lovely updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, large eating kitchen & bar. Fully fenced, low maintenance yard. Attached 2 car garage. Close to town & easy commuting. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #1491391501 MEADOW LARK LN, MV $219,950Classic 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

705 QUINNAT DR., BRL $229,990Move-in ready one level home in a great neighborhood. 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths & 1533 sq.ft. of comfortable living. Large level lot with fruit trees. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #259267

2028 S. 15TH ST., MV $245,000 4 bedroom, 2060 SF home in Blackburn Ridge. Gourmet kitchen, formal dining/living, family room & deluxe master suite. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #18996046699 BAKER LOOP RD, CNC $254,900Approx. 160’ of gorgeous Skagit River waterfront with breath-taking views of Mt. Baker. Quality cedar home. Detached 570 SF garage/shop with 1/2 bath. Large patio. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #2413234020 PUEBLO HEIGHTS, MV $259,900Beautiful well-maintained home on 1/3 acre on a cul-de-sac with great views. Home has 2500+ sq.ft. with 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths & open floor plan with main floor master. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #24576861 ALGER CCC RD, SDW $260,000Fabulous 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. #13810421356 ROLLING RIDGE DR, SDW $294,650Ultra spacious custom home in the pristine neighborhood of Rolling Ridge Estates. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus office & won-derful sun room. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #2231013905 DOGWOOD PL, MV $325,0004 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & approx. 2344 SF located in Eaglemont. Kitchen opens to dinning & family area. Master on main, upstairs bonus room, large deck & 3 car garage. Call Sherry Johansen at 708-3636. #171430

321 S. 38TH PL., MV $389,500Ultra 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

1611 E. KINCAID ST., MV $419,000One-of-a-kind Henry Klein home on 1.56 IN TOWN acres. 2800 sq.ft. with 4 bedrooms. One level home with formal & informal living areas, tons of storage & gorgeous grounds. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #25853317971 PETERSON RD, BRL $745,900Extraordinary working farm with traditional farmhouse, 6 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. 18+ fenced acres. Barns, shops, out-buildings, racquetball court, stage, cabana & more. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075. #14675716550 STATE ROUTE 9, MV $749,9009.2 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

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