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RealEstateweeklyRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • RENTALS • LAND/ACREAGE

BUILDING: HOUSING

DOWNTURN IS

‘HABITAT’ FOR

GROWTH

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SELLING: HOW

TO HANDLE LOW

OFFERS

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SIZING DOWN, DOWN, DOWNPAGE 6

Q&AASK OUR BROKER

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CLASSIFIEDSPAGE 10-11

INSIDETHIS ISSUE

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

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SERENE SETTING $340,000The heir’s say “bring us an offer” on this Northwest contemporary home. Situated on 6.24 acres in a private setting overlooking the large pond and island. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.75 baths in 1690 sq. ft. The daylight basement garage and large wood deck add to the appeal of this unique home. There is also a detached 800+ sq ft shop with overhead door and storage loft and additional covered storage and an out building. Call for details MLS# 267821

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Tim Reichert360-391-5587

SIZING DOWN, DOWN, DOWN. The economic downturn has made many reassess every dollar they spend, from vacations to wardrobes, gym memberships, food budgets and even how much they allot to java. But one big-ticket item many now are re-evaluating is their family home (cont. on pg. 6)

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Go to our website for a quick and easy way to search all listings!Territory NW

Wilma LouiaOwner

661-1631

IvanaWood

770-3550

RonVan Pelt333-1045

ElizabethDetillion708-8800

DebbieAllen

708-8780

MichelleMitzel

630-4423

JimStransky708-1681

KirkCampbell770-7470

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348-6655

Charlie & Jeannie Boon

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969-4030

Mt. Vernon $89,9003+ bedrooms. 1.5 Baths. Great neighborhood. Large unfi nished basement, with tons of storage. Cedar lined closets. Hardwood fl ooring. MLS #276721

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Sedro-Woolley $49,000Newer home in Carriage Estates. Desirable 55+ mobile home park. 3 BR, 2 baths, 1684 sq. ft. Abundant use of alder cabinets. Space rent $441/mo – includes water, sewer, garbage. Now priced to sell! MLS #244217

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

Mount Vernon $159,000Classic bungalow on Mt Vernon Hill. 2 br/1 bath. Wainscoting & plate rail frame dining room. Fenced yard w/ alley access. Detached garage/storage. Walk to schools, downtown. MLS#304735

Call Dan, 360-348-6655 or Amber, 969-4030

Mount Vernon $169,500Great starter home. 2 bedroom, 1 bath & 1146 sq. ft. Spacious Living & Family Rooms. Close to schools, parks & town. Fenced yard with dog run. Security System. MLS #207627

Call Jim, 708-1681

Mount Vernon $228,8002,182 sq. ft, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on corner lot. Easy I-5 access. Low maintenance yard, fully fenced backyard. New carpet, freshly painted. Owner fi nancing available. MLS #252997

Call Wilma, 661-1631

Mount Vernon $299,9504 bd/3ba 2756 sf. Master suite on main fl oor w/fully fi nished basement. Beautiful hardwoods and custom kitchen. Park-like surroundings within city limits. MLS #302957

Call Dan, 360-348-6655 or Amber, 969-4030

Burlington $314,950Remodeled rambler on the 18th Fairway with golf course views. Brand new kitchen, hardwood fl ooring and paint. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, 2 living rooms and an offi ce. Has a very open fl oor plan, perfect for entertaining indoor or outside. Very large deck with hot tub. MLS #276434

Call Michelle, 630-4423

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. Sky lit kitchen includes pantry. Spacious offi ce off living room. Vaulted ceilings & surround sound. 3-car garage w/ground to build shop. MLS #195914

Call Ivana, 770-3550

Burlington $359,000Single Level Home on Burlington Hill. 0.46 Acre Lot w/ Views to the East & South. Gourmet Kitchen w/ Cherry Cabinets & Granite Counters. Hardwood Floors, Gas FP, Open Floor Plan. Large Master BR w/ Sitting Area & Master Bath. Secure 2-Car Garage. MLS #115774

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TABLE of CONTENTSBuilding - Housing Downturn is

‘habitat’ for growth Pg. 3

Selling - How to Handle Low Offers Pg. 5

Sizing Down, Down, Down Pg. 6

Q & A: Ask Our Broker Pg. 9

Classifieds Pg. 10-11

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Don’t let lowball offers get you

down


BUILDINGHousing Downturn is‘habitat’ for

growth

The housing market is in a slump, but the basic need for shelter is a constant. enter Habitat

for Humanity International - which placed sixth in Builder magazine’s survey of the largest U.s.

homebuilders, with 6,032 home closings last year.

Despite the many relatively inexpensive homes for sale, Habitat is filling a big gap in affordable housing.

Observes stephen Melman, economist for the National association of Home Builders: “affordability is close to an

all-time high because of historically low interest rates and home prices rolled back about 10 years or more.” But,

he adds, the requirement for “near-perfect credit scores and large down payments” are shutting out buyers.

cont. on pg. 4


each of the many HFH affiliates nationwide

maintain their own rules on who qualifies to

buy a new or refurbished home, notes Matt

sutton, coordinator for the Clarksdale, Miss.,

affiliate. at the Clarksdale HFH, buyers “have

to demonstrate that their current housing is

substandard, that they have the ability to pay

[the no interest loan], and that they are willing

to be a partner,” shares sutton. Partnering

means the buyer and his friends and family

must contribute at least 400 hours of labor on

the home.

While low-income families are finding

shelter, thousands of other americans also are

benefiting from HFH. efforts have expanded

to purchase and renovate vacant foreclosed

properties and to provide repairs for existing

homeowners, reports Nakia Fowler, a HFH spokesperson.

“these services are critical right now,” observes Dan Immergluck,

professor at the Georgia Institute of technology. “We face a glut of vacant

homes, and Habitat buyers are one of the few sources of buyers able to

purchase in many markets.”

HOUSING DOWNTURN cont. from pg. 3


OPEN HOUSES & SHOWCASES

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernonwww.skagittraditionrealty.com

360.424.0300 or 360.853.8888

Richard Dickman(360) 420-3155

Enjoy privacy & a park like atmosphere in this 20-acre property featuring spectacular views of Sauk Mountain & Skagit River. Ideal for those who enjoy fi shing & hiking. MLS#175569

Concrete $130,000Lake McMurray $489,000

Danya Wolf360-708-8294

Beautifully appointed, custom home featuring 4 bdrms, 2.75 baths, dock, boat launch & 75 ft. of waterfront. Daylight basement offers kitchenette & offi ce/library. This property offers lots of light, amazing views & unique

park like approach. MLS#236420

STAT

45%

OCCUPY UNITS

Percentage of property managers who report lower vacancy rates in 2011 compared with 2010

source: Rent.com survey of property managers representing 29,000 communities and 5 million rental units

SELLING

It’s a tough market for home sellers today. Not only is there a lack of qualified buyers in most markets, but many prospective purchasers seem to expect a Cadillac of a home for the price of a Chevrolet.

sellers who have recently listed their home shouldn’t let lowball offers get you down. Instead, be prepared for some creative counteroffering in the hopes of getting a buyer to come up near your level.

“at this time, lowball offers are the rule, not the exception,” says amy

How to Handle Low Offers

cont. on pg. 8


Sizing Down, Down,

Down

The economic downturn has made many reassess every dollar they spend, from vacations to wardrobes, gym

memberships, food budgets and even how much they allot to java. But one big-ticket item many now are re-evaluating is their

family home or apartment - pare square foot-age and they pare their monthly mortgage or rental obligations. With so much inventory available in most markets, as well as lower interest rates, there are plenty of affordable housing prospects to consider.

Whether it’s a too-big empty nest or too-high utilities, cutting square footage presents many ways to pare costs


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8 ACRES… 4 Br, 3 Ba. brick home in rural neighborhood. Island kitchen w/pantry, large dining room, nice rec room. Lg deck, hot tub. $349,000 #5756983 ACRES… beautiful pasture land, some wooded areas. 3 Br, Ba Mfg home, 2 shops, 7 stall horse barn w/hay loft. Great for cattle ranch or equestrian use. $599,000. #284837LOVELY VIEWS… of Lake, Skagit Valley & Olympic Mtns from this wonderful one acre building lot w/public water & electricity. $185,000. #264683AFFORDABLE HOME… on 1 ac. Home has hardwood fl oors, updated kitchen, tile counters & foundation. 300 ft of Creek front. No short sale, bank will fi nance. $159,500. #292338BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME!… located in a quiet cul-de-sac. Gorgeous Timborana wood fl oors. Granite counters, tile ac-cents, wide moldings & trim. $319,500. #29145114

$3,000 CLOSING COSTS… For qualified buyer, when you purchase this deluxe 2 Bedroom, 1.75 bath newer condo. #283810 $199,500.WONDERFUL HOME… on 1 acre level lot in perfect condition. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, great kitch-en, family room with gas fireplace. Beautiful master suite. $325,000. #223246CONCRETE… fixer on acreage! 3 acres, partially cleared. Home is 1 1/2 story. 4 bedrooms up 1 down & 1 bath. $119,000. #239452BAYVIEW LOT… 1.25 ACRES..fabulous water views ready for your dream home. $169,950. #136538DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE… 10.7 acres on Pleasant Ridge, an el-evated building site to enjoy views, slopes down to level farmland. $259,500. #289980

COUNTRY ESTATE… On 2.38 acres overlooking Padilla Bay. 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home plus a separate Car-riage House with studio apt up, 3 bays below. $629,000. #128481A LOT FOR A LITTLE… 4 Bed-room, 2.5 bath home, all appliances included, spacious deck & patio. Fenced backyard, close to walking/biking trails. $194,500. #279134LOW PRICED LIVING… upgraded mobile, newer windows, applianc-es, flooring & more. Covered deck. $20,000 #281152LOVELY 3 BR, 2 BATH… home on 1/3 acre at end of quiet street, lots of privacy. 996sf garage-shop. $249,500. #284618JUST REDUCED… 5 acre parcel. Burlington Schools, West of I-5, close to Mt Vernon & Bellingham. Power & Driveway in. $100,000. #29129150

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Jan Scally 421-5160Terri Heyntsen 391-0938Ron Wortham 661-1500Tim Reichert 391-5587Tod LeHecka 333-1032

Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013Dick Best 770-1491Jeff Ingman 202-2859

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Where To PareBesides the mortgage payment,

there are many other monthly and annual expenses that traditionally decrease with less space: home-owners’ insurance, property taxes, utilities, furnishings, and mainte-nance for the house and yard.

The lowered tax bill is the main driving factor, says Karen Stroub, a real-estate salesperson in West-chester County, N.Y. Yet, other factors can reduce housing expens-es beyond square footage, includ-ing moving to a location with a less prestigious view or address.

When Marvin Doniger, a La-guna, Calif., management consul-tant, and his wife cut their house size by 1,000 square feet, they also gave up an ocean view, which dropped their costs, he says. “We missed the view, but the house had become the equivalent of the one in the movie ‘The Money Pit,’” Doniger says, invoking the 1980s film where a young couple strug-gles to turn a dilapidated house into their dream home.

Author Elaine Fantle Shimberg and her husband cut both their square footage and electric bill

by a third when the last of their five children left for college. The couple, based in Tampa, moved into a two-bedroom condo. “We buy much less toilet paper!” she adds.

Making a careful choice about location - whether closer to work, family or recreational and cultural pursuits - can cut transportation costs and time.

Doug and Francine Cregar moved from a suburban house to The Residences at Dockside, a condo development on the pier in downtown Philadelphia, to cut

cont. on pg. 8


taxes, utilities and driving to city activities. “It’s so easy now getting around. And there are 50 restau-rants within walking distance, Doug says.

Don’t Overdo ItOne big caveat, according to Susan Stynes, a Real-

tor in Richmond, Va., is to avoid over-downsizing. “I advise clients not to cut back more than 60 percent of their current home’s size, since some end up mov-ing again to upsize, which can be expensive,” she says.

Jean A. Dorrell, a certified estate planner, rec-ommends homeowners rent a smaller abode to test prospects if they’re not sure about size. Dorrell also advises downsizers to look into maintenance-free homes, like condos.

Similarly, some forms of housing, even if smaller, introduce new expenses, such as home-owner’s association fees or assess-ments.

Discussing pros and cons with a financial adviser may be ben-eficial. Also, com-pare current versus future costs and put them in the con-text of whether sav-ings are justified. “If you save $500 but are miserable, it’s obviously not worth it,” Doniger says.

SIZING DOWN cont. from pg. 7

Frankmore, a broker associate in Greenwood Village, Colo. “every seller - from the moment the home is listed for sale - should expect a lowball offer as the new normal in a residential real estate transaction. the difference is that when the buyer has a genuine interest in purchasing the home, they will come up in price 100 percent of the time and pay for the house.”

Initial offers in Frankmore’s market are anywhere between 12 and 20 percent off the list price.

While sellers are entitled to be insulted by initial offers that, in their eyes, are unreasonably small, it’s important to put it into proper perspective.

“a good Realtor’s response to the seller should be, ‘We have this buyer today, and we don’t know when we might have another one. so let’s give them the courtesy of a counteroffer,’” says John Biondolillo, president of BCk Real estate in Barre, Vt.

although you may be angry about a lowball initial offer, your best bet is to put your emotions aside and make a counteroffer.

“always respond, Frankmore says. “In this market, a buyer feels like they have to lowball. Responding is the only way to flush out the bottom feeders from the genuine buyers. “a seller needs to counter initially with a little off the list price to let the buyer know they are interested in working the deal. at this juncture, a real buyer will counter back with a number that shows they are real.”

LOW OFFERS cont. from pg. 5


A LITTLE BREATHING ROOM?

QUESTION: Our daughter is ineligible for any assistance

with her deeply underwater mortgage because our name is on it as co-signers. What are the pitfalls to the following idea?

1. We pay off the mortgage and replace her name with ours on the deed.

2. We sell it back to her for its current market value. she gets a mortgage in her

name only. this reduces her loan rate nearly 2 percent.

3. We finance a 12-year mortgage to her for the underwater amount.

she would still be liable for the full amount of the original loan. Her total monthly payments would not go down, but at the end of 12 years the second lien would be paid off and she would have a significantly smaller principal balance remaining on the first note.

If we see it correctly, this also would free her to sell her condo in a few years without facing short-sale issues or messing up her credit rating. she’d still owe the balance of the second loan to us, but she’d not be stuck in the tiny condo she now owns. We can scrape together cash to pay it off if we get most of it back right away; but we couldn’t take the chance of getting stuck with the whole amount if this idea is unworkable.

ANSWER:a more direct and less expensive approach

would be to increase the monthly payment so the loan can be repaid entirely in 15 years. the ultimate interest savings would be enormous, perhaps opening the door to cheaper refinancing as the loan balance declines and - maybe - local values rise.

example: the property has loans worth $300,000 outstanding at 7 percent. the monthly cost for principal and interest is $1,996 per month. to repay the loans in 15 years would require $2,696 monthly, if prepayments are allowed. the total interest cost would go from $418,528 over the life of the loan to $185,366 - a savings of $233,162.

Q&A ASk OUR BROkERBy Peter G. Miller

Record-low interest rates and record-low housing prices are renewing interest in the fl oundering housing market for many people. “When sellers are interviewing real estate agents to market their homes, their primary focus is usually on the advertising that the agent will offer them,” says Jessica Goodbody of Weichert Realtors.Let us help you meet your marketing goals by advertising your listings in Real Estate Weekly.

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900 CARRIAGE CT, SDW $47,474Open, bright well maintained home with great floor plan, kitchen with dining area & island. All appliances stay. 1 car garage. Located in secure 55+ park with RV parking. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #236863869 CARRIAGE CT, SDW $95,000Immaculate triple wide with 2 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, den, vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with island & maple cabinets. 10x20 insulated shop with workbench. 55+ community. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #2300711100 3RD ST., SDW $121,950Cute, affordable 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Gas heat & fire-place. Greenhouse, storage shed & corner lot. Close to town. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #2723628047 AVERY LANE, SDW $149,900Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1344 sq ft, 1998 manufactured home on level & cleared 1.1 acres. Rural area but close to amenities. Photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #264108

4406 BRYCE DR., ANA $193,900Great Skyline area home! Fannie Mae owned approved for Homepath. This home has new paint & appliances. 3 bed-rooms, 1.75 baths. Don’t wait on this one…priced to sell! Call Lee Ann Dean or Karine Anderson at 424-4901. #299902 2902 MONTGOMERY PL, MV $215,000Spacious 1800 sq.ft. rambler with 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Mas-ter with walk-in closet & ¾ bath. Living room with fireplace. New carpet & interior paint. Fenced yard with deck & sprinkler system. 2 car garage. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #2740791501 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. #2297602028 FOWLER ST, MV $229,500Great location, great floor plan at a great price! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, newer roof, new exterior paint & many interior upgrades. Covered back deck & fully fenced. Call Mel Foley at 770-3115. #236846455 KLICKITAT, LAC $235,000Wonderful La Conner home featuring views over the marina, spacious rooms, open floor plan, two fireplaces, attached garage and great amenities abound. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #291364167759 F & S Grade Rd, SDW $259,000Charming home on 7+ acres overlooking the valley. Large upgraded kitchen, formal living & dining rooms & cozy family room. Extra bonus room for guest, MIL or art studio. Call Rita Ingram at 708-8338. #243405

512 TALBOTT ST., LAC $279,900Custom Craftsman style rambler in the heart of La Conner on fee simple land. Features 2 bedrooms, den & great room con-cept with hardwoods, open vaulted ceilings & nice covered front porch. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #28738818307 PETER BURNS RD, MV $297,50023 acre farmette close to Big Lake & ORV Park. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, detached 28’x48’4 bay shop, fenced pasture with 30’x36’ barn. Dog kennels & grooming room. Call Warren Bingham at 770-2421. #2313671033 NEZ PERCE DR., MV $306,500Beautiful 1 level home with many upgrades located in Thunder-bird. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, huge master closet. Den off the liv-ing room, gas fireplace, hardwoods & beautiful views. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #28738110943 MARY LN, BRL $348,000Lovely 1 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths & nearly 2100 SF, large master suite, kitchen with eating bar & pantry. 2 car garage, 2 storage sheds & heated 24x48 shop/garage. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #243332901 JAMESON ST., SDW $349,950Completely restored & updated historic 1903 Victorian home. 3142 SF, 3 bedroom plus parlor, den/office, family & bonus rooms. Many original features combined with many updates. More photos & info at www.SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #282892 23804 COPPER RIVER CT, MV $359,000Beautiful & spacious Chaffey-built Nookachamp Hills home. 3200+ sq.ft. on .45 acre with 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths. Large kitchen with island, stainless appliances & pantry. Large yard & patios. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #278764 4859 BLANK RD., SDW $369,900Beautiful NW craftsman home on nearly 1 acre; very private lo-cation. 10’ ceilings, extensive use of clear fir, Brazilian marble, concrete floors & artist designed stained glass windows & lights. More info at skagitvalleyhomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #2713957601 STATE ROUTE 9, SDW $389,000Spectacular log home on over 3 acres. One-level, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, built-in 2006. Hickory floors, clear-cedar ceiling & fir logs. Park-like setting. More info & photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #272363 22578 S.R. 534, CONWAY $425,000One of a kind home on 6.2 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus large home office. House sits back from Hwy for privacy. 2 car garage. 18X36 in-ground swimming pool. Call Traci Gilbertson at 333-3479. #21356515002 CHANNEL LN, LAC $435,000Waterfront home at a great price. 1-story home with wonder-ful floor plan with spacious rooms & spectacular water views. Large level lot, 2 car garage. Close to LaConner. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #2495681045 BLACKBERRY LN., CAMANO ISLAND $915,0002430 SF waterfront home. Large lot located at dead end with outstanding views of the Olympics, Mt. Baker & Sunsets. 70’ of waterfront. New metal roof, trex decking. Call Traci Gilbertson at 333-3479. #164059

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38182 STATE ROUTE #20, (BIRDSVIEW), CONCRETE $386,500

•HUGE R.V. SHOP + R.V. DUMP, PASTURED 5 ACRES W/MTN. VIEWS! •GORGEOUS CUSTOM 3 BEDROOM RAMBLER W/HIGH CEILINGS, QUALITY+ •HUGE MASTER SUITE, 2.5

BA.,LG. MAPLE CAB. KITCHEN. 3456 SQ. FT.!!

BY APPOINTMENT, EASY TO VIEW

37909 THEO LANE, (BIRDSVIEW), CONCRETE $429,500

•OUTSTANDING QUALITY , BEAUTIFUL N/W CRAFTSMAN STYLE 2-STORY •3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BA., DEN, LOFT/STUDY,

+ LG. BONUS RM, 3-CAR GARAGE! •3,000+- SQ. FT., PARKLIKE 1 ACRE W/COMM. RIVER ACCESS, RIVER VIEWS!!


684 S. BURLINGTON BLVD., BURLINGTON $294,500

•PRIME COMMERCIAL VISIBILITY NEAR (HWY. 20/RIO VISTA) INTERSECTION! •TRADITIONAL 2+ BEDROOM, 1.5 BA. W/LG. REC ROOM , .38 ACRE •MEDICAL/BUSINESS

OFFICE USAGE,OR LIVE IN NOW, COMMERCIAL USE LATER!


24497 OLD DAY CREEK RD., SEDRO-WOOLLEY $644,500

•TOP OF THE HILL PRIVACY, 11+ ACRES, WOODED + FENCED PASTURE! •CUSTOM RAMBLER W/3110 SQ. FT., LAKE & MTN. VIEWS, LG. SHOP •3 BD., 2.5 BA., VIEW

KITCHEN/FAMILY RM., LG. VIEW MASTER SUITE!


11365 WESTERN LANE, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $234,500

•GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, PRIVACY++ ON 5 FENCED ACRES, CLOSE IN!! •HUGE 3-BAY SIZED SHOP W/HIGH DOORS, STABLE + OUTBUILDINGS •3 BEDROOM, 2 BA. MANUF.

HOME W/COZY WOOD STOVE, LG. KITCHEN!


1601 FOREST DRIVE, MT. VERNON $278,400

•APPROX. “HALF” ACRE, CLOSE IN, REMODL. 3 BD., 2 BA. HUGE RAMBLER •LG. FAMILY/BONUS RM., OPEN/SPACIOUS LIVING/DINING RM., + SUNROOM •2356 SQ. FT. + 700+

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817 DANNA DRIVE, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $199,500

•OVER 1700 SQ. FT. W/HUGE FAMILY RM. W/HARDWOOD FLRS., GAS FPL. •PRIVATE SETTING,QUIET CUL DE SAC, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS,SERVICES! •3 BD., 2 BA., ;2 CAR GARAGE, OPEN PLAN LG. LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN


2610 E. SECTION ST. #79, (LITTLE MTN. ESTATES) MT. VERNON $54,500

•WELL OVER $130,000 INVESTED BY SELLER, UPGRADED TO THE MAX! •OPEN LIVING/DINING RM, LG. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST NOOK W/WOOD FLRS. •3 BD., 2 BA., COV. PATIO, FENCED YD., HUGE FINISHED DOUBLE GARAGE!!


2725 E. FIR ST. #43, (PARK VILLAGE) MT. VERNON $26,500

•UPDATED INSIDE & OUT, OPEN PLAN W/SPACIOUS LIVING/DINING RM. •COZY FAMILY RM OFF KITCHEN W/EATING AREA, 2 BD., 2 BA., AIR CONDITIONING!

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830 Greenstreet Blvd, Sedro-WoolleyCharacter, charm and comfort abound in this wonderful 1940's updated Rambler

w/full basement. The main floor is mostly hardwoods with 3 beds, 1.75 baths, a large kitchen w/breakfast nook, living room & formal dining room. Significant updating

has been done: electrical, newer roof & vinyl windows. The backyard is fully

fenced & includes gravel RV pad.Call Racqel McDermott 360-420-1830

MLS#: 285503 $215,500

3816 Saje Lane, Sedro-Woolley Charming home nestled in the woods, it is so peaceful here. Home has new vinyl windows

throughout. Small barn for animals with pasture that is fenced and cross fenced and a small barn for animals. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a creek and a beautiful setting with garden space, a playhouse, a 22’ x 24’

shop/garage. Call Becky Elde 360-770-6427

MLS#: 283062 $280,000

1048 Cassius Ct, Camano Island Beautiful 3 brm 3 bth 3 car gar custom

designed by owner-engineer with the best island view of Utsalady Bay, Mt. Baker,

Whidbey Is. Kitchen w/storage space, pan-try, center Isle w/extra sink, 2 gas fi replaces, UVR windows, tongue & groove hardw fl rs, Dbl front doors at entry and Mstr Brm w/deck below Gen. wired, shop/wine cel-lar. Seller will consider all offers. Call Jim

Nicholas 360-708-9379

MLS#: 292797 $575,000

5361 Park Ridge Place, Sedro-Woolley Quality built home on 4.89 acres of manicured

pasture, fenced and cross fenced, barn has 4 stalls, tack rm, water & power inside and out plus room for 4 tons of hay in the loft.

Home is beautiful with rock fi replace, vaulted ceilings, large gourmet kitchen, manicured lawn and garden space is irrigated. Large

master suite with large jetted tub and French doors to the patio. Wired in generator.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427

MLS#: 300499 $480,000

1103 Bennett St, Sedro-WoolleyGreat one story home in Sedro-Woolley. 4 bedrooms, full bathroom plus a bathroom

off the master suite with a double vanity and a large shower. The house has hardwood fl ooring with the exception of the kitchen

which has the perfect fl ooring for any kitchen, tile. Living room has a charming gas fi replace. 2-car garage plus room for more parking out

front for extra cars, an RV or boatCall Racquel McDermott 360-420-1830

MLS#: 285473 $219,000

5235 Timberridge Dr, Mount VernonNew Price! Beautiful NW Contemporary

home. Bright with high ceilings, open kitchen, nice appliances, huge garage with storage. Great floor plan. Move in ready.

Motivated sellers. You have to see this one!Call Laura Bird 360-630-9692

MLS#: 284020 $139,900

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Real Estate Weekly | December 30, 2011