Real Estate Weekly | July 13, 2012

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CAMPBELL LAKE WATERFRONT ESTATE $3,877,000

BRASH AND BOLDThis home and property is built for the true outdoor and recreation enthusiast. Remarkable home featuring 7 bedrooms, 8 baths in 7,300 sq. ft. Pool, Trophy room, Sport fi eld, Tennis Court, Helipad and much more. All this situated on 9 acres with 440’ of Campbell Lake Frontage. The home features a grand scale with vaulted ceilings, immense skylights, outdoor patios with fi replaces, gated entry, abundant parking, 5 car garage plus immense storage for cars, boat, RV and more. MLS#379105 www.johnlscott.com/47713

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HOME ECONOMICS FOR RETIREMENT. Boomers are spending more on housing than the generations before them. What that means for your retirement plan. What’s your vision of a good retirement? For many, it’s not too different from what they have today – living in the same place but with more time to (cont. on pg. 6)

DECOR & DECORATING:EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH COLORPAGE 3

4 TIPS FOR CHOOSING GRASS VARIETIESPAGE 4-5

FINANCESHOME ECONOMICS FOR RETIREMENTPAGE 6-7

MOVINGSAVE, TOSS OR STOREPAGE 8

Q & AASK OUR BROKER PAGE 9

CLASSIFIEDSPAGE 10-11

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La Conner $249,900Very quiet street. Quality custom home features open fl oor plan w/ quality gourmet kitchen. Large master suite w/ jetted tub and shower. All high-end stainless kitchen appliances. Low maintenance landscaped yard and private patio. MLS#357745

Call Wilma, 661-1631

Mount Vernon $435,000Incredible 13.45 acre wooded property. 3 bd/2 ba home is in top condition. Spacious master bed/bath w jetted tub and double shower. Beautiful12’ x 41’ partially covered deck. A private and peaceful place to call home. MLS#364782

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Conway $475,000Over 3,500 sq.ft. on 1 acre lot. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 bonus rooms. Hardwood and tile fl oor-ing. Heat pump, security system. Fully fi nished 36’ x 40’ insulated shop. Easy freeway access. MLS#318362

Call Jim, 708-1681

Sedro-Woolley $343,000Desirable open concept living on 1.38 acres. Main fl oor master & bedrooms. Large fi nished daylight basement w/ kitchenette & 3/4 bath. Skylit kitchen includes pantry. Spacious offi ce off living room. Vaulted ceilings & surround sound. 3-car garage w/ground to build shop. MLS#195914

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Anacortes $198,000Desirable location. Beautiful Fidalgo Bay land is waiting for you to build your dream home on. 1.042 acre lot has outstanding 180 degree pan-oramic views of the Sound and Cascade Range. Gas, electricity and water available in the street. MLS#369140

Call Pete, 708-6500

VACANT LAND

Bow $399,950Rare opportunity to own a waterfront home on Samish Island. 85 feet of South-facing waterfront.Restored to better than new. 3 bd/1.5 bath. Huge separate shop for toy collections/hobbies. Priced to sell quickly. MLS#353187

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Burlington $425,000Stunning home with spectacular view! This 3600 sq. ft. home has 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. Open fl oor plan. 2 fi replaces. Custom built with attention to details. Perched on top of Burlington Hill with panoramic views of the Valley. Professionally landscaped. Lifetime tile roof and stucco exterior. MLS#330503

Call Debbie, 708-8780

PRICE REDUCED

Bow $210,000Prime location near Samish Island and Edison. Approximately 35 acres of agricultural land. Great location w/easy access to I-5. Call for more details. MLS#378262


NEW LISTING

Mount Vernon $129,000Remarkable 1 acre building site w/ southern views. Strong producing well is in, septic, soil work and design complete. Power and phone on lot. Building permit for a new manufactured home is complete or modify for a stick built home. MLS#359475

Call Ron, 333-1045

La Conner $198,000Lovely 2453 sq. ft. 3bd/2 bath home. Detached double car garage. Master bed has a bath. Enjoy all the amenities Shelter Bay has to offer such as golf, marina, swimming pools. MLS#268010


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TABLE of CONTENTSDecor & Decorating:Express Yourself with Color Pg. 3

4 tips for choosing grass varieties Pg. 4-5

Finances: Home Economics for Retirement Pg. 6-7

Moving: Save, Toss or Store Pg. 8

Q&A: Ask our broker Pg. 9

Classifieds Pg. 10-11

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2610 E. SECTION ST., #106, MV $32,000Gated serene retirement community with lovely 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home. Spacious floor plan with carport & storage shed plus nice patio & private park-like back yard. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #299022

1405/1407 S. 3RD ST, MV $149,950Nice duplex in historic location. Great rental history. Recently remodeled. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, gas heat & its own laun-dry facilities, making this a very attractive rental to perspective tenants. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #342302

809 S. 18TH ST., MV $202,000Classic Mount Vernon Hill rambler on corner lot. 2100 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 2.25 baths. Great bones & street appeal. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #342001

1220 E. SKAGIT ST, MV $205,000Vintage Hillcrest 3 bedroom home, remodeled kitchen & bath. All newer systems. Charm abounds with wood floors & large picture windows. 2 car garage. Close to Hillcrest Park! Call Cindy Sullivan at 941-9443. #318417

20383 ERIC ST., MV $215,000Spacious 2231 sq.ft. rambler on almost 1/2 acre in quiet south MV neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Kitchen with island. Double sided fireplace. Big fenced yard. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #17444

17970 PAMELA ST., MV $219,500Immaculate & charming home in South MV country setting on 1+ acre with detached 2 car garage. Home has 3 bedrooms & bonus room, 2 baths & family room. Gardeners delight plus easy I-5 access. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #351234

2103 SANDALWOOD ST., MV $219,900Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one-level home. New windows, paint, floor coverings & more. Great deck with gazebo & fenced private back yard. More info. at www.skagitvalley-homes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #355247

17481 CYPRESS ST, MV $259,000Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom plus den/guest room. 2382 sq.ft. of living space. Over 1/3 acre in serene wooded setting, backed by greenbelt. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #341071

22571 MOSIER ROAD, SDW, $266,000 Nice 1-story home on 2.99 acres of pastured property with barn & out-buildings; rural location on private dead-end street. This is a pre-approved short sale. More photos and info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #379067

21356 ROLLING RIDGE DR., SDW $291,500Meticulously maintained residence in the pristine Rolling Ridge neighborhood. Approx. 2800 sq.ft. of spacious living, on over 1/3 acre. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #366212

22058 MOUNT VERNON BIG LAKE ROAD, MV $329,000Great 2.4 acre property with 3 bedroom rambler & big shop. Master suite with step-in shower. 1152 SF shop with 3 bay doors. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #355635

15757 BOW HILL RD, BOW $329,900 Nice Bow home & outbuildings on 2.51 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2118 SF. Barn, garage/shop, greenhouse, great property for horses/crops with view of Blanchard Mtn. More photos & info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #369342

14836 AVON ALLEN RD., MV $374,900Beautiful Turn-of-the-Century home with barn & granary, sur-rounded by the bountiful Skagit farmlands. Over 2900 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 1/5 baths on 1.2 acres. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #316903

325 ROSE CT., MV $379,500Exquisite Tudor in Hill Top. 2651 sq.ft. of captivating charm, with 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths on over 1/3 acre of blossoming landscape. Call Elizabeth Miller at 420-3607. #311383

12690 WAYWARD WAY, CL $399,900Very nice, large 3600+ SF, 4 bedroom home on 1 acre. Dining, living, family, rec/bonus & media rooms. Enjoy the sunset & lake view. 30x40 two bay shop. More photos & info. at skagitvalleyhomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #347053

16593 MCLEAN ROAD, MV $459,000Classic restored Skagit flats farmhouse with huge shop & separate guest cottage on 1.9 acres. 3 bedroom home, plus 2 bed cottage. 1938 SF shop with 3 bay doors. FEMA cert. above 500 year flood plain. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #355673

14363 ROADRUNNER LN, BRL $499,9004 Bedroom home in Bay View on just shy 1 acre. 3,100+ SF, formal dining, office, bonus room, great room & open floor plan. Butler’s pantry, walk-in pantry, lg. island with granite counters & eating bar. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #307721

24116 N. WESTVIEW RD, BIG LAKE $749,385Beautiful custom waterfront home, approx. 80’ frontage, unobstructed views of lake, 2900+/- SF. Large family room with gas stove. 4 bedrooms & 4+ bathrooms. 1000 ft. of deck overlooking huge dock with new floats & boat lift. Call George Bellos at 708-9762. #285378

Are you courageous when it comes to decorating your home? Many of us would like to be as creative as possible but need guidance to venture out from the neutrals -- and into something more powerfully beautiful.

Color is the most important tool in the toolbox, say experts, who often add that one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to infuse the home with color is with paint.

“People often feel intimidated by this type of expression and that’s why so much of our country is beige and off-white,” says Genevieve Gorder, a renowned interior designer and color expert for Valspar Paint. “We need to remember that color is a great balancer in a space; it’s a juggling act between neutrals, grounding shades, highlight and accent.”

When choosing a paint palette for any room, Gorder notes, there are four key components to ensure powerful effects while keeping a harmonious balance: neutrals, which are the beige or creamiest versions of any color; the grounding shades, like blacks, browns and grays; the highlights, like the bright white on moldings and window trim; and the all-important saturated pops of color which

add life to any room.“You might want your pop of color

to be a powerful accent wall,” Gorder continued. “Then, you can complement it with neutral upholstery and grounding accents in the accessories to balance it all.”

For additional guidance, inspiration -- and even liberation -- here are this decorator’s favorite tips.

• If you want to incorporate a trendy color into your home but feel intimidated, start small with paint or decor accents that are inexpensive. This way, you can always change your mind if you fall in love with something new or want to refresh the look of your room.

• Use the chip rack at your retailer to find color families and their complementing shades. A popular way to find an accent, for example, is to go a few shades darker in the same family.

• Feel free this season to express yourself fully without risk. Valspar Paint is offering a complimentary replacement color to anyone who has a change of heart about their first choice. This Love Your Color Guarantee runs through October 8, and you can get all the details and offer terms at loveyourcolor.com.

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17828 Nana Lane – La Conner 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths. 2500+SF. Primary or vacation home

$159,000 MLS#280847 Allen Workman 360.770.4948

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If you drive by a home and see a lush lawn out front, you may wonder how the homeowner achieved such a thick and healthy turf. although many factors go into creating a beautiful lawn, starting out with the right seed for your location can play a big role.

some homeowners simply go out and buy whatever grass seed they find. However, if you plant a warm-season grass where it frosts over in the winter, you could end up spending money for nothing -- and finding a dead lawn come springtime. the same can be said for planting a cool-season grass variety where the summer sun will scorch the lawn and kill it off. these are some factors you will need to consider when planting a lawn.

1. Select the right grass seed or mix of grass seed for your climate.

Determining your zone area and seeing where your location falls on a turfgrass selection Climate Zone map, which gauges temperature as well as climate and rainfall amounts, can help you select a grass seed. For example, bahiagrass, Bermuda and zoysia are better for warmer climates, while bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass may work in cooler-weather to temperate areas.

2. Determine yard needs.

Certain homeowners have no problem spending hours upon hours caring for the lawn. Others prefer minimal upkeep, while some can handle moderate maintenance. Homeowners can choose a grass based on how much time they want to spend caring for it. you should also determine how the lawn will be used. Will it be a focal point with no foot traffic? Or will it be a play area for kids and pets? this, too, will help you determine your grass type.

4 tips for choosing grass varietiesba

hiagrass

Bermuda

zoysia

bluegrass

fescue

ryegrass

3. Choose a grass that has the type of growth and lifespan you want.

some grasses spread by creeping or tillering. tillering happens when the plant extends from the central root, and these grasses are known as “bunch” grasses. Creeping is when grasses send out horizontal roots, essentially runners, from which new plants will arise. there are also wide blades and narrow blades of grass. One last thing to


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AFFORDABLE RAMBLER… on MV Hill, tile entrance, kitchen w/breakfast area, oak cabinets, spacious family room. Appx 1458sf. Fenced backyard. #368109 $199,000.CLEARLAKE RAMBLER… 3 BR, 2 BA, over 1600sf home w/a 1/2 ac lot. Quiet neighbor-hood off Buchanan. $225,500. #366305BURLINGTON LOT… zoned general commercial. Perfect site for clinic or any professional use, sewer & wa-ter. Survey & elevations complete. $415,000. #178973DEWEY BEACH WATERFRONT… home, boathouse, 100’ low bank w/front. Newer deck & septic. Well blt home,vaulted wood ceiling, . 2 Br, 1.75 Ba $675,000. #271985READY TO BUILD... full acre near Alg-er approved bldg permit. Well, electrici-ty & septic system. #336256 #139,500.MOVE IN READY… updated, remodeled & ready for new owner. 3 Br, 1.75 Ba in-cludes fully fi nished basement, lg deck w/view of city. $169,900. #365470

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP… Hilltop home,. open fl oor plan, hardwoods, vaulted ceiling, natural light. 3 Br & 1.75 baths up & 1/2 down. Private backyard, $254,000. #292960NEW PRICE… cozy one level, good sized backyard, garden space. Updated, win-dows, 3 BR, 1.5 Ba. $138,950. #277024SPECTACULAR VIEWS… of the Bay, Flats & Islands, 1 ac home sites west of Bow. 13.5 ac Community Reserve area, trails,pond & private campfi re spot. $269,000. #350631INDUSTRIAL ZONED PROPERTY… one +acre site off Hwy 20 West of Sedro Wool-ley. Call for details. $90,500. #322642POTENTIAL OF EXTRA BLDG LOT!… Im-maculate home on Mt Vernon hill, updat-ed, 3 Br, 1.75 baths, ally access w/carport & shop. $189,900. #305608COMMERCIAL PROPERTY… 2,156sf bldg., in West Mt Vernon off McLean Rd. Ideal for contractor or trade type of business. $139,500. #3577199

VERY NICE ONE LEVEL… condo over 1600 sf, like new. Lg master, walk-in closet, full Ba. Good size bonus room w/vaulted ceilings, covered deck. $159,950. #361126COUNTRY SETTING… nice 2,450 sf home w/large garage/shop bldg on a full acre w/year round stream. $239,900. #371507NICE PARCEL… almost level, partially cleared, 2.83 ac. Water & Power in. Mobiles welcome, Lot certifi ed,critical area work complete. $59,900. #45841ZONED BURLINGTON… general offi ce & misc. services allows many different uses. Check w/city.Put your business here in this great bldg. Over 2000 sf $224,500. #277005NEAT AS A PIN… 3 Br, 2 BA, 2 car ga-rage home on quiet St., off First! Conve-nient to everything. $189,900. #352692LOCATION, LOCATION… gorgeous 5 ac parcel on Bayview Ridge. Private neighborhood, established homes. Bld your dream home. $290,000. #365628

$159,950. #361126COUNTRY SETTING… nice 2,450 sf home w/large garage/shop bldg on a full acre w/year round stream. $239,900. #371507on a full acre w/year round stream. $239,900. #371507on a full acre w/year round stream.

NICE PARCEL almost level, partially SALE PENDING

fescue

think about is an annual grass or perennial. In general, turfgrasses are perennial, so apart from reseeding dull patches, annual seeding won’t be necessary.

4. Go out and buy the grass.

Now that you have narrowed down your needs, you can head to a lawn store armed with the information and select the right type of grass for your needs. Consult with an employee if you have difficulty determining the variety of grass you should purchase. Depending on whether you’re in a transition zone between two different zones, you

may need a combination of seeds for the best balance and look.

after you have selected the grass seed, you will need to follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for seeding. experts advise that the best time for seeding is in the fall when there is still ample water and sunlight, and the grass has yet to go into hibernation. Here’s what else you can do.

* Remove rocks and till the soil underneath.*add an inch of sand and compost and then till

together.* Next add lime or sulfur to the soil.* add a starter fertilizer and rake the lime and

fertilizer into the rest of the mix with a metal rake.

* then apply a thin coating of grass seed and lightly rake it into the soil using an upside-down rake.

* Finally, water the soil 2 to 3 times a day for 5 to 10 minutes to adequately dampen the soil.

Creating a beautiful lawn requires knowledge about climate and weather conditions. then you can create a lush lawn that is a wonder to behold.


finances

By MARILYN KENNEDY MELIACTW Features

What’s your vision of a good retirement?For many, it’s not too different from what

they have today – living in the same place but with more time to savor the comforts of home.

Good luck with that.

A recent study by the nonprofit Employee Benefit Research Institute analyzes the spending of a representative sample of 5,000 households with a member over age 50 from years 2000 through 2009. The EBRI report finds that these households devote the lion’s share of their spending to housing – which experts say could mean some won’t be able to

afford their current home through retirement.The younger part of the group, 50- to

64-year-olds, spent more of their dollars on housing than those 65 and over did. Specifically, in 2009, the 50 to 64 group spent a median of $18,828 on either mortgage, property taxes, homeowner insurance, and repairs and maintenance; or rent. That chunk

RetiRement

Boomers are spending more on housing than the generations before them. What that means for your retirement plan

Home economics for


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represents 47 percent of all the dollars they spent in that year.

If you’re in this 50 to 64 group (also know as the Baby Boomers), you can do some quick calculations and see how your housing expenses relate to others in your demographic cohort.

While it’s interesting to do comparisons, experts say pre-retirees should be concerned only with their own personal numbers. Indeed, the EBRI findings can be interpreted different ways, experts say, reflecting different savings habits and tracks toward retirement.

And, even if high housing costs leave you with little savings, there could be solutions. Here, a look the complicated housing-retirement equation:

Castle QuestThe data may support the argument that Boomers traded up to more expensive homes, even as they approached pre-retirement years, something previous generations didn’t do.

EBRI researcher Sudipto Banerjee explains that in later years, Boomer households spent progressively more on housing. The median housing costs in 2001 totaled $13,486, or

38 percent of all dollars spent, jumping to 47 percent in 2009. The 50-somethings were in their forties in 2000, suggesting the younger study participants bought or rented increasingly expensive housing.

That’s exactly what Melville, N.Y., financial planner William Hammer has observed: “If I look at my clients who are in their 70s and 80s, many of them lived in the same house for thirty, forty, or even fifty years. That length of ownership would be a lot harder to find with people who are in their 50s and 60s.”

Slice or Sliver?While Boomer housing spending grew in the last decade, the fact that housing accounted for nearly half of all expenditures doesn’t necessarily “send big warning flags up about retirement preparation,” notes John Karl Sholz, University of Wisconsin-Madison economics professor.

Indeed, it could be that Boomer households have reduced their total spending to save more for retirement, and so housing occupies a bigger slice of their total expenditures, adds J. Michael Collins, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security.

Personal DecisionsOnly Boomers and their financial advisors can determine whether their personal housing spending and saving habits will mean enough income in retirement to remain in their homes.

Many people are loath to move to a less expensive home, feeling “defeated” by the necessity of downsizing, Hammer says.

But more Boomers are downsizing for financial reasons, and if they gain a sense of control, they will feel better about moving to smaller, less expensive quarters, says Valerie Kistenbroker, co-owner of DV Home Staging, Northbrook, Ill.

“We advise keeping a separate calendar strictly devoted to downsizing, and giving yourself enough time to decide what items are really important. Focus on it as a controlled exercise,” she advises.

Another solution that might allow homeowners to stay is to take a reverse mortgage, and use the proceeds to pay off the existing mortgage on your home, explains Tony Webb, research economist at the Boston College Center for Retirement Research.


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3471 Woodcrest Lane, Sedro-WoolleyPeaceful park-like setting with year round pond & seasonal creek. Cabin in back of the home has bathroom & is plumbed for a sink,could be a guest suite or fun playhouse. Large rec room on the lower level has wet bar plumbed in & is wired for surround sound, projector TV or flatscreen TV plus heated flooring throughout lower level. Rec room opens up to huge entertainment or sports patio. Shop has wood stove. Easy access to I-5 & Pacific Northwest Trail. Nature lovers dream, lots of room to roam around.

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1050 Sinclair Wy, BurlingtonCharming home in the wonderful 55 & better community of The Cedars in Burlington. The floor plan is open & welcoming. Large rooms, 2 bedrooms, each w/its own bathroom. There is a garage plus 2 parking spaces & RV parking. Homeowner dues include cable TV, free use of clubhouse, exterior building insurance, building maintenance, and lawn and yard care. Come enjoy home & life to the fullest.

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18566 Mason Ct, Mount Vernon Beautifully maintained home with large one car garage. Very spacious floor plan with large windows that let in tons of natural light. Nice views of Big Lake outside your living, dining room, & kitchen not to mention a deck to sit on & relax with view towards the south of the lake. Fully fenced backyard. Wonderful drywall work with rounded corners & many other nice touches. Master has large soaking tub plus double sinks. RV parking with full hook ups. This home is neat as a pin & shows very well.

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2725 E Fir St #64, Mount VernonUpdated 2 bedroom 1.75 bath HUD approved home. All new water conservation toilets, faucets, handicap retrofitted rest rooms & plumbing with 10 year transferable warranty. 30 year composite roof installed about 2 years ago, two triple paned, gas filled bay windows & air duct sealing, reducing heat loss by about 80%. Forced air heat or use free-standing wood stove. Carport and patio. 8X12 shed w/extended 10' roof for firewood. Updating cost $18451

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41610 Cape Horn Dr, Concrete This cabin is "Cute as a Bugs Ear." Move-in ready for summer or year round living. One of the best spots for Eagle viewing and watching the wildlife on the other side of the river from the back porch that has a connecting cat-walk around the side of the cabin to the front porch. Nice living rm. & a kitchen, dining rm combo, carpeted upstairs bedroom. 2 additional salable parcels P62911 & 62912 with water connections and potential to build. Lots are good for RV use. Park & boat launch nearby

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814 Cul-de-sac Rd, BurlingtonMain house with an attached ADU/mother-in-law apartment. Main house: 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, own septic & drain field, living room with gas fireplace, breakfast nook, dining room, bonus/rec room & small attached shop. Attached apartment: living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, own septic & drain field. Large fenced lot w/room for a garden & to park RV/boat or plenty of cars. Room to build a carport or garage if city allows. Live in one side & rent out the other or invest & rent out both sides.

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No wonder moving is ranked as one of life’s most stressful events.

It puts one of life’s most complicated relationships to the test: the bond between people and their “stuff.”

Moving forces a “take it or leave it” decision on every item in the home. It’s a choice that proves impossible for some possessions, so people opt for a compromise, putting the stuff in storage.

The U.S. self-storage business has grown eight-fold in the past decade, with total revenue of $6 billion, according to a recent report by Dublin Research.

Moving is the top reason people may pay $100 or more monthly for a 5 foot by 10 foot storage unit, which is the most popular size, according to a recent survey from Sparefoot.com, a website that allows users to compare storage facilities’ prices and amenities.

It’s nice not to say goodbye. But since the average length of time people rent storage is 11.5

months, according to Sparefoot.com, “the price of deferred decisions” could be relatively steep, notes Boston-area certified professional organizer Lynne Johnson.

Try to avoid paying for storage simply because you can’t decide whether to keep an item or not, advises Denise Lee, a St. Louis-based certified professional

organizer.“Usually, my recommendation to rent storage

is based on a short-term need,” Lee says. “I worked with a family that was moving overseas for a couple of years. Although they downsized their possessions, there were still a fair number of well-loved items they wanted to keep but not move.”

People may love items enough to pay for storage, notes Washington D.C.-based certified professional organizer Scott Roewer, but he’s seen people forget to retrieve their stuff. “I tell clients to not put [storage fees] on auto-pay so they have to write a check monthly. It’s a physical reminder of the items they have in storage and what they’re paying for it.” - Marilyn Kennedy Melia© CTW Features

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TOO gOOD TO BE TRuE

QuESTION: several lenders say they can refinance loans

at “no cost,” not even an appraisal fee. What’s the catch?

ANSWER:I did a “no-cost” refinance about a year ago. the deal worked like this: My lender offered to refinance my loan to a lower rate with no cash closing costs. By “no-cost,” the lender meant that it would pay all settlement expenses except escrow account deposits.

It may seem unlikely, but lenders can find it beneficial to offer this “no-cost” refinancing option for some specific borrowers, depending on the economic climate and the borrower’s financial standing.

since lenders – like everyone else – are in business to generate a profit, how could they possibly make money on a loan with a lower interest rate and no cost to the consumer at closing? two ways.

First, the lender could charge a higher interest rate than you might get elsewhere. even though the new rate may not be the absolute lowest rate available, if it means smaller monthly costs than what you’re paying today, it could be attractive to the borrower, especially if there really are no closing costs.

second, the lender can sell the loan to mortgage investors and get cash from the transaction that way.

But why would the lender want to refinance an existing loan with a higher rate from a steady borrower?

Most probably, the lender no longer owns the loan. the mortgage has been sold and the

lender now provides servicing such as collecting the monthly payments from the original borrower. the lender knows from credit records that the borrower is making payments and that the loan is likely to be refinanced because rates have fallen. Rather than lose a good borrower, the current lender steps in and offers a new loan, a better rate and lower costs. the sweetener is that the borrower pays nothing for closing costs.

If you’re considering a “no-cost” refinance, make sure the lender provides a good faith estimate of closing costs before you accept any offer. Check the sheet with care and shop around. also, see if you need cash at closing for any items not covered by the lender’s offer.

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1 and 2 bdrm apts.2 bdrm townhouses.W/S/G pd. No dogs.

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BRAND NEW 3 bdrm town-homes. MV close to college,attached 1 car garage, D/W,W/D hookups, no smoke.$861/mo. W/S/G pd. Afford-able housing, Income qualifi-cations req'd. 360-424-3596.

STANWOOD 2 bdrm, view,garage incl., $800/mo. + utils.360-941-1081

2 bdrm, 1 ba,shown by appt only.

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SW 2 bdrm, 1 ba., $700 +dep. W/S/G/basic cable incl.360-856-1577; 360-333-3173

Cute downtown studios,on bus line. Great MVlocation $450-$600.ASK ABOUT OUR

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Norris Place 757-30602 & 3 Bdrm Apts.

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55+ community, $675/mo.Includes S/G/cable, spacerent & note payment (youown it)! This very cute smalldoublewide mfg. home is inlike new condition. Carport &storage bldg. Located inColonial Park. Call KeithJohnson, 360-420-3096.

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2 bdrm, 1 ba, nice quiet So.MV area, W/S/G pd. Singlecar garage. W&D incl. Nosmoke/pets. $25 credit/ref.fee. $750/mo + sec. dep.360-629-0430

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Fidalgo Bay, an estatecommunity. Desirable gat-ed entry for your securityand privacy. Build on lot 3Cox Lane. This 2 acre260x330 M/Less parcel of-fers paved road, water, andutilities. Perk test recordedwith Skagit County. Devel-oped around old growthwith wildlife and naturalhabitat. Private communitypark with BBQ. Pond. Pic-nic area and garden. Trailsadjoin 1200 acres of Ana-cortes park land and Whis-tle Lake. FSBO offered at$145,000. Call 360-293-5665.

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1 and 2 bdrm apts.2 bdrm townhouses.W/S/G pd. No dogs.

Call for details,360-856-6652

S.W. Nice 2 bdrm town-house. W/S/G pd. Seniordisc. $675. 206-999-7693

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

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

$725/mo. 360-424-6757

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

WOODLAND APTS1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts

2 x 1 ½ Town homesCovered Parking

Complete Appliance PkgsSport Courts / Playgrounds

Pet FriendlyCall Today! 360-856-4803

BRAND NEW 3 bdrm town-homes. MV close to college,attached 1 car garage, D/W,W/D hookups, no smoke.$861/mo. W/S/G pd. Afford-able housing, Income qualifi-cations req'd. 360-424-3596.

STANWOOD 2 bdrm, view,garage incl., $800/mo. + utils.360-941-1081

2 bdrm, 1 ba,shown by appt only.

360-755-0125

SW 2 bdrm, 1 ba., $700 +dep. W/S/G/basic cable incl.360-856-1577; 360-333-3173

Cute downtown studios,on bus line. Great MVlocation $450-$600.ASK ABOUT OUR

MOVE IN SPECIAL!360-941-6986

S.W. Nice spacious 2 bdrmtownhouse. Safe & secure.Fenced. $675. 206-999-7693

NO HIDDEN FEES!Fairhaven Manor 757-2149

Norris Place 757-30602 & 3 Bdrm Apts.

Affordable. Section 8 okay.

2+ bdrm, 1 ba, gas heat, allapplcs., W/S/G NOT incl.Anac. with view of FidalgoBay. $1000/mo. $1000/dep.360-293-1266.

ANACORTES Quiet 2 bdrmcondo, 1 ba, fireplace, upperunit, decks front & back, verynice, $950. W/S/G pd. Walkto town, hospital, markets,marinas, 1615 17th & M. Nopets/smoke. 360-293-1252

RENTALS AVAILABLECall Chris (360)391-3268

www.previewskagit.com/

55+ community, $675/mo.Includes S/G/cable, spacerent & note payment (youown it)! This very cute smalldoublewide mfg. home is inlike new condition. Carport &storage bldg. Located inColonial Park. Call KeithJohnson, 360-420-3096.

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Fidalgo Bay, an estatecommunity. Desirable gat-ed entry for your securityand privacy. Build on lot 3Cox Lane. This 2 acre260x330 M/Less parcel of-fers paved road, water, andutilities. Perk test recordedwith Skagit County. Devel-oped around old growthwith wildlife and naturalhabitat. Private communitypark with BBQ. Pond. Pic-nic area and garden. Trailsadjoin 1200 acres of Ana-cortes park land and Whis-tle Lake. FSBO offered at$145,000. Call 360-293-5665.

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Dave Patterson,(360)708-5030

WRE/Skagit Valley

For sale: Concrete, WA.3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, 1708 sf. builtin 2004 on 5 plus acre ram-bler w/open floor plan,freestanding propane stove,cermice tile entry, oak cabi-nets w/center island, din-ning area, utility-pantrycombo, cedar deck w/sun-setter awning, skagit riveraccess, would make goodhorse property, possibleowner financing-trade,$189,999.00. Call Dann360-770-2840 e-mail

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3 BDRM, 2 BA, large recroom, 1 wall makes 5 bed-rooms, still large rec room,13 acres, $60K + instantequity. Remodeled. 2100sq. ft. Possible terms.$160K. 360-854-0983

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360.424.0300 or 360.853.8888 or 800.697.4118

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3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

46737 BAKER LP, CONCRETE $89,950

Enjoy eagle watching and outstanding Mount Baker & Skagit River views from your living area and attached deck. Quality, newer fl oor coverings & open kitchen/living area with a cozy wood stove, make this a perfect year-around retreat. All appliances stay and a propane hook-up is existing. The separate cabin is plumbed and wired. Like the main home, it has electric heat & a wood stove for cooler nights. Plenty of parking & a great yard completes your private “corner of Paradise.” MLS#347825

22359 AMICK RD, MOUNT VERNON $525,000

Beautiful two-story home on 4.5 private acres only 8 min. from I-5. Custom home features a newly remodeled kitchen w/granite counter tops, slate fl oors & premium appliances. The fully fi nished daylight basement is ideal for entertaining with its spacious game and media rooms. Radiant fl oor heat provides clean, comfortable and even heating throughout. Enjoy serene evening territorial views from the wrap-around deck’s gazebo while watching the horses graze in fully fenced pastures! MLS#: 373109

12334 EAST LAKE DR, CLEAR LAKE $599,000

3 BDRM, large waterfront home on 1.54 park-like acres on Clear Lake w/approx. 180’ of waterfront w/southern exposure. Large dock where you can enjoy great fi shing & moor your boat. Expansive deck overlooking lake where you can watch the eagles & swans. Home has large slate fi replace w/wood insert & a new roof. Also included on the property is an older home with 546 SF on the main fl oor with an additional 546 SF in the basement (unfi nished). The second home has rented for $550 per month. MLS#367397

3 STARVATION RIDGE LANE, BAYVIEW $249,000

Perfect Location. Perfect View. Perfect ambiance. 2.5 acre parcel near Bayview sets nicely back from and above the bay to afford the maximum view of the water and mountains. Power, cable, PUD water, and phone lines to tract. MLS#347366

28260 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON $189,900

This huge, modern, remodeled triple-wide is located on a private .89 acre cleared lot, backed by trees. New fl oor coverings & paint are found throughout. The ground area around the home has been freshly graveled & a new deck & porch will be fi nished soon. The 25’X17” living room complements the 4 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths. The kitchen boasts newer appliances, tiled counter tops, an eating area & skylight. The bonus room, off the kitchen, provides a separate informal area. MLS#369412

102 N 38TH PLACE, MOUNT VERNON $192,500

Nicely cared for rambler, well built in 1983. Lots of wood kitchen cabinetry and full pantry. Breakfast bar and country kitchen with masonry fi replace. Generous sized rooms and 525 square foot double garage. Lovely, tiered yard with garden space and fruit trees. Nicely private yard, with over 1/4 acre. MLS#307231

Danya Wolf360-708-8294

19540 PARSON CREEK RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $129,000

Beautiful 1.13 ac property convenient location to Bellingham and Burlington. This property would lend itself well to removing current manufactured home and replacing with a new one or custom build your dream home. The land is parked out with mature landscaping, it is fully fenced and has a 2 car garage. There is also a storage shed with electricity and would make a nice hobby workshop. There are other outbuildings on the property. MLS#300921

Donna Kurras360-770-7596

Suzanne Jenkins360-941-2983

Sandy Everett360-202-3706

OERTEL DR, BLAINE $399,900

Beautiful low bank 50’ waterfront lot. Spectacular sunsets and views of the Straits of Georgia and White Rock. Great crabbing and clamming. Just the place for your dream home on Semiahmoo Bay. MLS#:375264

Sandy Everett360-202-3706


18923 PETER JOHNSON RD, MOUNT VERNON $72,000

Here is an opportunity to own a very popular & thriving luncheon cafe located inside a retail garden nursery. The Garden Cafe has seen an increase in business each of the 4 years of current ownership. MLS#189350

Chris Miller360-333-1868

Russ Lanker360-708-1117

1520 MEADOWLARK LANE, MOUNT VERNON $650,000

Beautiful, spacious, striking custom design by Ladies Home Journal architectural editor. Many custom built-ins; with each room a generous size. Three bedrooms, two family rooms, a den; each which could provide additional bedrooms. Two natural gas log fi replaces. Lots of light! One room in particular is full of windows. From this room one steps out onto expansive decking with beautiful views of the estate. Perfect for horses. 2.66 acres or offer w/o acreage. Buyer has option to divide property. .MLS#347359


20990 KELLEHER RD, BURLINGTON $189,000

This unique farmhouse has had many upgrades including oak kitchen cabinets and tile counter tops. The 2nd fl oor master bedroom has loads of storage and a separate bonus room for offi ce/den/hobbies. Home has a garage, shop & attached carport for an RV. MLS#286030

Donna Kurras360-770-7596

1812 WINDSOR DR, MOUNT VERNON $239,000

Fifty three years old and going strong!!! Custom built by Joe Souza in 1959. The town grew around this formerly rural home. Lovely territorial view. Slate and brick adorn this “real wood” rambler with spacious slate entry; step down into living room with large window views of treed, cyclone fenced yard with generous sized decking, formal dining room, kitchen with lots of cabinets, sunny breakfast table area, generous sized laundry/sewing room with deep sink.Bricked barbecue on deck. 3-car garage. MLS#362070 Danya Wolf

360-708-8294

1905 SPARRS LANE, BURLINGTON$182,000

This is a must see in side. The home has the interior updated with newer appliances, hardwood fl oors, new carpet, fi xtures, vinyl windows, den & family room plus 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, brick fi replace, fenced yard with garden area and large deck near Hot tub which stays, new exterior paint approx 2 years ago. Large gate for access to yard on cul de sac. Very Nice. MLS#379884



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421 N BARKER ST, MOUNT VERNON $149,900

Four bedroom home on a partially fenced large lot located close to everything. The home has hardwood fl oors in the bedrooms and hardwood fl oors under the wall-to-wall carpet. Large Oregon Rose stone fi replace, lots of built-ins, and a new roof. The home is very light and airy. There is 1,158 unfi nished square feet in the basement. There is also a separate canning storage room in the basement, which could be a wine cellar or just extra storage. There is a basketball hoop on a cement pad. MLS#376748

JoAnn Boudreau360-391-0746

Real Estate Weekly | July 13, 2012

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