Real Estate Weekly | October 14, 2011

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RealEstateweeklyRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • RENTALS • LAND/ACREAGE

BUILDINGNEW YEAR, NEW HOMEPAGE 3

INVESTINGREAL ESTATE RXPAGE 4

INCREASINGLY CLOSEPAGE 6

Q&AWHAT REFORM MEANS FOR BORROWERSPAGE 7

HOME IMPROVEMENTA ROOFING MATERIAL WITH REAL METTLEPAGE 8

CLASSIFIEDSPAGE 10-11

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3319 E. SECTION STREET, MOUNT VERNON $299,000

Picturesque home on a spacious lot close to all city amenities. This home has a charming front porch & a great fl oor plan with the master suite on the main fl oor & a super bonus room upstairs. The main fl oor has a kitchen/family room combo with a gas fi replace & a slider to the sunny backyard. There is also a front living room/parlor. The home has good Southwest exposure letting in lots of beautiful sunlight. Upstairs there are 3 more good sized bedrooms plus a main bath. 1/2 acres.

INCREASINGLY CLOSE Housing costs may be on the decline, but Closing costs are on the rise. Here’s why and what you can do about it The good news for homebuyers is that mortgage interest rates continue to hover near record lows. The bad news is that closing costs are on the rise. (cont. on pg. 6)

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TABLE of CONTENTSNew Year, New Home Pg. 3

Real Estate Rx Pg. 4

Increasingly Close Pg. 6

Q&A: What Reform Means for Borrowers Pg. 7

A Roofing Material with Real Mettle Pg. 8

Classifieds Pg. 10-11

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NEW YEAR, NEW HOME

the New american Home 2012 may be being built for the future, but it’s also a bit of a throwback.

the 2012 home, which is currently under construction and will be displayed at the 2012 National association of Home Builders International Builders’ show in Orlando in February, is a reinterpretation of the classic white box-style design of the ‘60s and ‘70s. the home, which in recent years has been a showcase in home technologies,

green building and energy efficiency, will be the greenest and smartest home to date - and smaller than years past.

according to the home’s architect, Phil kean, the home will be displayed as a two-bedroom floor plan that will appeal to empty nesters, and will have four additional rooms that could be converted to bedrooms if needed. at 4,181 square feet, the home will be the smallest in the New american Home series in many years.

Designed to achieve “emerald status” under the National Green Building standard, among a slew of other green certifications, the New american Home 2012 also is designed to take maximum advantage of an outdoor-friendly climate, with walls of movable glass panels and motorized screens providing a

seamless flow from the indoor to the outdoor spaces.

Now in its 29th year, tNaH serves as a real-world laboratory demonstrating homebuilding concepts, materials, designs and construction techniques that can be replicated by building professionals in any place at any price range.

The New American Home 2012 will showcase big green features, while scaling down square footage compared to past years


INVESTING

REAL ESTATE Rx

lately, trying to build steady savings has felt like struggling to stay upright on a storm-tossed ship.

One way to keep your savings balance from tumbling with every stock market swing, say financial experts, is with real estate.

say what? Hasn’t real estate been at the center of this economic malaise, because millions took on high-priced mortgages to buy homes?

true enough. But the kind of real estate planners are advising “doesn’t have anything to do with single family homes,” notes Jorie Johnson, a Manasquan, N.J., financial planner.

Rather, this real estate includes apartment buildings, shopping centers, nursing homes and offices, gathered together in a real estate investment trust - ReIt.

an informal poll of members of the National association of Personal Financial advisers, a group of fee-only advisers, finds that they are nearly unanimous in recommending that ReIts be part of clients’ portfolios, particularly in retirement accounts.

If you’ve never consulted a financial adviser, you

may have never heard of ReIts.Here, some pros share why they like tucking a little

bit of real estate into savings.

A Stock That’s Nota ReIt is a company that owns - and also may

manage - all types of “income-producing” real estate, like shopping centers, apartments, office buildings, even nursing homes.

Many ReIts are public companies, meaning that their shares are traded on a stock exchange. But because ReIts are not in the business of selling cars, cereal, computers or any of the myriad products sold by companies traded on the stock exchange, they are a “good diversifier,” observes kevin Brosious, a planner in allentown, Pa.

that means that when the s&P 500 or other stock indexes move up, ReIts may move down, and vice versa. that diversion, along with the relatively hefty dividend or income ReIts deliver, help stabilize your savings balance.

However, ReIts don’t always move in the opposite

Real estate investment tRusts

offeR Real holdings without the

tRaditional costs of pRopeRty owneRship


direction of stocks. “In the credit crunch [of late 2008 and early 2009] everything went down, except U.s. bonds,” notes Brosious. During the 10-year period that ended this aug. 31, 2011, the Ftse NaReIt equity ReIt, which is a broad index of publicly traded ReIts holding a variety of properties across the U.s, averaged a 9.9 percent annual return, including the reinvestment of dividends. For the five-year period ending this past august, the Ftse NaReIt equity ReIt averaged a .23 percent annual return.

A REIT That’s RightWhile many specialized ReIts - like those

composed only of shopping malls - exist, the typical investor who’s building retirement savings doesn’t have the funds to stack lots of specialized ReIts in his portfolio.

“I prefer many clients to hold a Vanguard ReIt index exchange traded fund,” says lee Munson, an albuquerque, N.M., planner. With such a fund, investors own an array of property types, he adds.

Moreover, some specialized ReIts, such as mortgage ReIts and ReIts that are not traded on public stock exchanges, carry too much risk for the typical investor, say planners.

and, Munson and other planners generally advise keeping only a small portion - 10 percent or so - of a total portfolio in ReIts.

A Tax That’s Not Taxed NowBy law, ReIts must pay out at least 90 percent of

every dollar of their income in dividends. thus, the yield is relatively high on ReIts.

Often, a holder would have to pay tax on those dividends at his ordinary income tax rate. that’s why planners like to see ReIts held in tax-advantaged retirement accounts, so that dividends will only be subject to tax when the funds are eventually withdrawn.

Percentage of first-time homebuyers who said using online tools to find detailed information about homes was important to them

STATREADy,

HOUSE HUNTER?

93%

source: Coldwell Banker survey of 300 recent first-time homebuyers

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Desirable in Mount Vernon#260764 • $259,950

Desirable W Mount Vernon home. This 1996 3bd/2bth home features and open fl oor plan, free standing gas fi replace, main fl oor master with full bath. Fenced back yard is a wonderful private setting for your next BBQ! Property also features a detached 2 car garage/shop and covered carport.

Samish Island Home#217345 • $785,000

Gorgeous 2 story home custom built on 2 acres on Samish Island. This home 3400+sqft home features 3brm 2.5bth and was designed for entertaining. Open fl oor plan with gourmet kitchen & huge living space overlook Padilla bay, Olympic Mountains, and features cement counters and rock fi replace. Huge Trex Deck runs full length of the house!

Fully Updated Rambler#29157098 • $179,000

Huge fenced lot with 2 car garage, detached shop ,RV Parking, covered boat storage, large concrete patio, fruit trees, dog kennels and garden shed. Inside you will be greeted by bamboo fl oors, open living and modern earth tones. Huge kitchen features corian counters, stainless steel appliances. Separate laundry room. Private offi ce. Main bath redone with slate and double sink vanity. This short sale has far too much to mention. Not in FLOOD ZONE!

Great Sedro-Woolley Home#272824 • $209,000

Great 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Sedro-Woolley and huge lot. This home features tile roof, vinyl siding, huge detached 2 car garage with shop and storage, covered patio fi replace RV parking and much more. Don’t miss this great home!

Light Industrial Space#280381 • $1,900/Month

Class A light industrial space just off the Anderson Road I-5 exit. Site features 3000 sqft of space with offi ce, bath and mezzanine. 400 amp 3 phase power, plumbed for compressor with separate compressor shed, 12ft electric roll up door. Ready to go now, gross lease so tenant pays utilities not nnn.

Excellent Retail Rental#280403 • $2,500/Month

Excellent retail building on a high traffi c corner with ample parking. This 8000+ sqft building has multiple entrances and can be confi gured for many different uses. Building is in great condition and ready to lease today!


the good news for homebuyers is that mortgage interest rates continue to hover near record lows. the bad news is that closing costs are on the rise.

In fact, an annual survey by Bankrate published in July from reveals that the nationwide average for closing costs - the fees assessed by the lender, title company, appraiser and others prior to completion of a real estate transaction- has risen nearly 9 percent from 2010.

experts say this increase, which can be as high as 20 percent in some areas, is due to several factors, not the least of which is stricter lending regulations in recent years.

“the enhanced due diligence lenders are performing on loan applicants is translating into higher lender closing costs,” says Greg McBride, senior financial analyst with Bankrate.com in North Palm Beach, Fla. “lenders are

required to be precise in quoting their fees on the Good Faith estimate, which is also a contributor to the higher quotes borrowers are now seeing,”

With more regulatory pressure on banks comes the need for adding more staff to keep up with the new rules - overhead costs that often are passed on to borrowers.

“states and counties are also looking to raise revenue, as they have seen a decrease in revenues in other areas such as real estate taxes as values have decreased,” says Brian Fein, regional sales manager with Mortgage Master, Inc. in Rockville, Md. “so we’ve seen in increase in recordation and transfer taxes charged by these municipalities.”

lenders today have limitations on what they can charge due to recent legislation. If a borrower chooses a

Increasingly CloseHousing costs may be on the decline, but Closing costs are on the rise. Here’s why and what you can do about it


WHAT REfORm mEANS fOR BORROWERS

QUESTION: Is there a hidden part of Wall street reform

that will hurt mortgage borrowers?ANSWER:there has been a lot of debate regarding

the 20 percent down standard for risky mortgages, but that requirement simply does not apply to the overwhelming majority of

home loans. a more serious issue for borrowers, and one that has been rarely discussed, concerns credit standards.

to avoid liability and the

requirement to set aside five percent of the mortgage amount in a reserve fund, lenders can issue “qualified residential mortgages” - QRMs. Most QRM requirements are fairly obvious - the lender must prove that the borrower has the ability to repay the loan, income and employment must be verified, etc. But one requirement is potentially very damaging.

Under the QRM rules, explains laurie Goodman with amherst securities Group, a dealer and market maker in mortgage-backed securities, “mortgage loans can qualify as a QRM only if the borrower was not currently 30 or more days past due, in whole or in part, on any debt obligation, and the borrower had not been 60 or more days past due, in whole or in part, on any debt obligation within the preceding 24 months.”

the idea here has been to establish a credit-

history requirement without actually naming a particular credit score company. But the rule as it now stands is far too strict. Here’s why.

First, the delinquencies do not necessarily relate to mortgages. you could have had a missing gas card payment from six months ago and the way the rule is now written that could stop you from getting a mortgage.

second, the size of the delinquency is irrelevant. a $3 dispute with a hardware store is just as much of a “delinquency” as a missed mortgage payment.

the rule certainly is well-intended, but it needs to be modified. Delinquencies related to homeownership and of significant size ought to be the only ones that count.

Q&A ASk OUR BROkERBy Peter G. Miller

loan with a mortgage broker with zero points, they are not charged for credit reports or processing - they only pay the lender costs for documentation, underwriting, appraisal, flood determination and certification, appraisal and wire-transfer fees. If a borrower chooses a lower interest rate, however, the origination fee may be higher than it was a year ago due to lower loan amounts, as prices have dropped, and they can be charged for credit and processing when they elect to pay origination charges, says Victor Benoun, president, the Mortgage source, studio City, Calif.

“escrow companies also may be charging more due to lower purchase prices, and they have included more fees as part of their services,” Benoun says. “It’s not unusual to see notary fees, document fees and sub-escrow fees, which can add several hundred dollars to the closing costs.”

to save money on closing, try these tips: • Shop around with up to three different lenders on the same

day to compare fees on the Good Faith estimate. • Shop around on your own and compare costs for any

service provider listed on the GFe, including the property inspector and title insurance company.

• Ask for the difference in costs for zero points versus paying origination fees.

• Monitor and work to improve your credit score prior to applying for a loan, and put down as much as you can afford for the down payment, which can lower your fees.

• Of course, ask the seller for a credit toward closing costs as part of your negotiation.

lastly, don’t hold your breath hoping that closing costs will decrease any time soon.

“the regulatory environment for lenders isn’t getting any less stringent,” says scott stucky, chief operating officer with Docutech Corp., a mortgage document company based in Idaho Falls, Idaho says. “this will continue to require additional resources from lenders, and these are not revenue-producing resources. therefore, one can assume the overall cost of originating mortgages will go up, which will increase the cost for the borrower.”


HOmE ImPROVEmENT

Because of affordability and ease of installation, asphalt shingles have long been the No. 1 residential roof choice. However, metal roofs have slowly become a closer contender.

though metal roofs may cost more up front than asphalt shingle roofs, they can be much more durable. their lifetime is pegged anywhere from 40 to 60 years, versus 15 years for asphalt, says Mike kowal, president of Custom-Bilt Metals, which manufactures metal roofs. adds thomas Black, executive director of the Metal Roofing alliance, “By choosing a metal roof, it’s the last time most homeowners will have to put on a roof.”

Besides longevity, metal roofs also can be more energy efficient - a “cool” solution because reflective coatings can be applied to the base metal and reduce how much heat enters a home, kowal says.

aesthetics are yet another plus. they come in a variety of configurations, from standing seam to stamped panels and shingles. and with kynar(r)-based pigments, they can add vibrant color that withstands strong sunlight for decades.

Before proceeding, know a few potential downsides:• Metal may dent during a major hail storm, but still will

maintain its strength and performance ability, says architect scott Rappe, of kuklinski + Rappe architects in Chicago. “If your area is prone to hail, consider a higher weight metal panel,” he says.

• Hire an experienced pro to install it since it takes more skill than putting on asphalt shingles, says kowal.

• If you plan to move within a few years, you may not recoup your full investment, but should see some increased value, says Bob kulp, director of the National Roofing Contractors association.

A Roofing Material with Real Mettle


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.

Now could be the time to sell a new home and earn a slice of the real estate pie.

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2011 REALTOR® Charity Golf Tournament Proceeds Awarded to Friendship House

NPSAR Golf Tournament Chair Tod LeHecka, and 2011 NPSAR President

Charlie Boon present the check to Friendship House Executive Director,

Marie Marchand

At the General Membership luncheon on September 15th, The North Puget Sound Asso-ciations of REALTORS® was pleased to present Friendship House a check for over $1,000. Our annual golf tournament is the largest charity event of the year for the association, and we are thankful to all the spon-sors and players that make this event a success year after year.

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AFFORDABLE 4 BDRM... Rambler near Hillcrest Park w/fully fenced back yard. Just painted inside & out, newer roof. $168,500. #521731SERENE SETTING...1512 sf Rambler on 2.48 acres partially cleared, lg ev-ergreens & spring fed pond near De-ception Pass. $189,500. NEW PRICE #169684WONDERFUL HOME... on 1 ac level lot in perfect condition. 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, great kitchen, family rm,w/gas fi replace. Beautiful master suite. $325,000. #223246

DEWEY BEACH WATERFRONT... home, boathouse, 100’ low bank w/front. Newer deck & septic. Well blt home,vaulted wood ceiling, lots of win-dows. 2 Br, 1.75 Ba +den. $980,000. #271985MT. VERNON CONDO... nice fl oor unit on 11th St. Close to Hospital, close to ev-erything. $98,900. #200244ATTENTION ENTREPRENEURS... oppor-tunity to own your own Bistro/Grocery. Remodeled com’l kitcehn, d/washers, tile fl oor, barstools, antique tables & much more. $649,000. #266927SPACIOUS RAMBLER!.. 4 bdrm Rambler, Great rm w/blt-ins, free standing gas stove, bonus rm, french doors to patio w/hot tub. Fenced backyard. $225,000. 129 ACRES... nicely wooded and great opportunity to buy large acreage at just $3,837 per acre. $475,000. #104177

ROOMY…3 Br, 2 Ba home on 1.52 ac. 3 car garage, Covered RV parking & patio. Open fl oor plan, good sized master. Rural setting, minutes to town. $185,000. #177380JUST GORGEOUS… this custom 5200 sf home on 8/10 of an acre, includes a ten-nis court & separate 1200 sf apt. Top of the line, many extrras & great location. ! $749,500. #234389ZONED MANUFACTURING... 6000+sf bldg with clear span at 24’ and 16’. Doors are perfect for user or investor. Call for location & viewing. $339,500. #163367TWO HOMES, ONE PRICE!..Shy acre prop-erty in lovely setting near Sedro Woolley w/3Br & 2 Br Homes. $325,000. #2669852COMFORTABLE MFG HOME... 2 bdrms, 1.75 baths, dining area/eating bar. Room to garden, shop for projects, covered deck & carport. $118,000. #212211

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Jan Scally 421-5160Shelah Inman 661-0145Dick Best 770-1491 Phil Hurtig 770-0787 Holly Brown-Hilts661-5538

Galen Kindred 770-7083Terri Heyntsen 391-0938Jeff Ingman 202-2859 Ron Wortham 661-1500Tim Reichert 391-5587

Fritz Inman 661-0147 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013Tod LeHecka 333-1032www.brownmcmillen.com

10 October 14, 2011 REAL ESTATE WEEKLY goskagit.com /reweekly

HOME FOR SALE 29,900This is manufactured home ina quiet community. It has 3bedrooms and 2.5 bathroomsand is 1900 square feet. Lo-cated on a corner lot with astorage shed. The home hasa wood stove, formal diningroom and vaulted ceilingswith skylights. Fresh paintand move in ready. Call 360-622-6204 if interested. 600 NReed st #50 Sedro Woolley.

Have a used manufac-tured home you need tosell or have moved? Talkwith the experts at Manu-factured Housing Re-source, a division of SiteServices, LLC. We are yourfull service manufacturedhousing service providerand general contractor. CallRon or Bill at 360-855-2214.

2006 Golden West SuperGood Cents Home, 1296sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 ba, woodfloors throughout, all sheetrock, immaculate condition.To be moved! $31,995. CallRon or Bill at 360-855-2214.

2,000 sq. ft. newermanufactured home,

3 bdrm, 4 ba,ready to move.

Asking $45,000/obo.206-384-2669

Wanna be a Riddgie?Desirable Pleasant Ridge .6acre level view lot. LookingEast - day & night view,registered perk, PUD, H2O,La Conner School Dist.Owner contract, $140,000.Call (360) 466-3524.

Move in Special. Big Lakewaterview RV space. $300.No dogs. (206) 778-8147

Weekly rates, $295.SPECIAL - 4 wks., $895.

WHISPERING FIRS MOTELAlger 724-3477

Tri-Plex, MV. 2 bdrm, 1 cargarage, W/D, gas heat,$850/mo. $700/dep. Creditck. 360-540-4192

MV 4 PLEX, 2 bdrm, 1 ba,garage, gas heat, W/D, yard,patio, $775/mo. $500 dep.360-424-6974

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

4-PLEX in Stanwood. 3bdrm, 1 ba, w/tile and hard-wood floors, $900; 2 bdrm, 1ba, top floor, $675; 1 bdrm,w/new carpet & vinyl, $650; 2room studio w/laminatefloors, $485. All with views.425-478-0848

OPEN HOUSEAll New Luxury 2/3 bdrm

(Available now)MV large 2 & 3 bdrm du-plexes with garage, privatesetting/yard/patio, beautifulinteriors, all appliances &W/S/G incl. Only $875,$895 & $995/mo. Call 206-409-9317 or 206-849-3334.

S-W 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, 1 cargarage, gas heat, W/G pd.,$850/mo. + $500/dep. Nosmoke/pets. 360-661-0799

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

S-W townhouse, 3 Bdrm, 1.5Ba, garage, fenced yard,storage shed, W/S/G pd.,$900 mo., $900 dep. 1 yearlease, credit ck. req'd. 360-941-4417

TOP OF MV HILLAvail. Nov. 1. Energy efficient2 bdrm home, 3 yrs young,lrg living/dining room w/frplc,vaulted wood ceilings thru-out, cooks gas kitchenw/pantry (wall patio). Nosmoke/pets. $985. 1 yr lease.360-466-5244

RENTALSHouses & Apartments.

See our listings atwww.skagitrentals.comRemax Property Mgmt.

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

Newer view home near Sim-ilk Beach, open floor plan, 3bdrms, 2 ba, dbl garage, lrgpatio w/ outstanding views ofthe water. Low maintenaceyard & flower beds, auto wa-ter irrigation. Garbage & wa-ter incl. No smoking. Dog ok.$1700/mo. + $500 dep. Refs.req'd. 299-2784

MOUNT VERNON. 403 Ever-green St., near YMCA & MVHigh School, 2 bdrm, 1 ba,gas heat, fenced yard, $900per month. $800 deposit. Nosmoke. Credit check req'd.Call 360-424-7590

LaConner residential/com-mercial/combo 4 bdrm, 2ba. $1200 mo. 360-466-5593

Eaglemont home for rent. 3bdrm, 2 ½ ba, $1500/mo.Avail. Now. 360-941-1815

BURL. 3 bdrm, 1 ½ ba, gasheat, fenced yard, no smoke.$1075/mo. 360-391-3644

2+ Bdrm, Sedro-Woolley,yard, garage, $795/mo., nosmoke/pets. 928-345-2086

1-3 bdrm apt/house in MVfor $495-850. Nice area.

360-336-5412/ 425-347-2330

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

Sedro-Woolley 1 bdrm, $600+ $400 dep. Cute & conve-nient, no smoke. 856-6737

OPEN HOUSEAll New Luxury Décor

(Available now)MV beautiful large 2 bdrm,2 ba, river & Mt. Bakerview, all appliances &W/S/G incl. Only $825,$855, $875/mo. 206-409-9317 or 206-849-3334

NO HIDDEN FEES!Fairhaven Manor 757-2149

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

Anacortes Manor Apts.1110 24th Street, Anacortes(360) 293-7755. Beautifulone bedroom apts. for 62or older seniors and dis-abled persons. Courtyardentries with attractivegrounds, convenient loca-tion, laundry facilities, ap-pliances, carpet and muchmore. Pay only 30% of in-come and utilities are paid!TDD 711.

Newly remodeledlarge studio on busline.

Great MV location $550-$700ASK ABOUT OUR

MOVE IN SPECIAL!360-420-0606

MV large 2 bdrm, W/D, D/W& disposal. No smoke/pets.$750/mo. $700/dep. CallMark at 360-708-2694

Downtown MV Apt., large 1bdrm, approx. 1,000 sq. ft.,$750/mo. Avail. Oct. 1st.WRE/Skagit Valley, BalisaKoetje, (360)421-4111

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

$705/mo. 360-424-6757

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

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 in Burl. carport, nat-ural gas heat, utility room,$750/mo. W/S pd. $600/damage. No pets. 856-6878

1 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts2 x 1 ½ Town homes

Covered-Assigned ParkingGarages / Storage Avail.

Complete Appliance PkgsSport Courts / Playgrounds

Pet FriendlyCall Today! 360-856-4803

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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10 October 14, 2011 REAL ESTATE WEEKLY goskagit.com /reweekly

HOME FOR SALE 29,900This is manufactured home ina quiet community. It has 3bedrooms and 2.5 bathroomsand is 1900 square feet. Lo-cated on a corner lot with astorage shed. The home hasa wood stove, formal diningroom and vaulted ceilingswith skylights. Fresh paintand move in ready. Call 360-622-6204 if interested. 600 NReed st #50 Sedro Woolley.

Have a used manufac-tured home you need tosell or have moved? Talkwith the experts at Manu-factured Housing Re-source, a division of SiteServices, LLC. We are yourfull service manufacturedhousing service providerand general contractor. CallRon or Bill at 360-855-2214.

2006 Golden West SuperGood Cents Home, 1296sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 ba, woodfloors throughout, all sheetrock, immaculate condition.To be moved! $31,995. CallRon or Bill at 360-855-2214.

2,000 sq. ft. newermanufactured home,

3 bdrm, 4 ba,ready to move.

Asking $45,000/obo.206-384-2669

Wanna be a Riddgie?Desirable Pleasant Ridge .6acre level view lot. LookingEast - day & night view,registered perk, PUD, H2O,La Conner School Dist.Owner contract, $140,000.Call (360) 466-3524.

Move in Special. Big Lakewaterview RV space. $300.No dogs. (206) 778-8147

Weekly rates, $295.SPECIAL - 4 wks., $895.

WHISPERING FIRS MOTELAlger 724-3477

Tri-Plex, MV. 2 bdrm, 1 cargarage, W/D, gas heat,$850/mo. $700/dep. Creditck. 360-540-4192

MV 4 PLEX, 2 bdrm, 1 ba,garage, gas heat, W/D, yard,patio, $775/mo. $500 dep.360-424-6974

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

4-PLEX in Stanwood. 3bdrm, 1 ba, w/tile and hard-wood floors, $900; 2 bdrm, 1ba, top floor, $675; 1 bdrm,w/new carpet & vinyl, $650; 2room studio w/laminatefloors, $485. All with views.425-478-0848

OPEN HOUSEAll New Luxury 2/3 bdrm

(Available now)MV large 2 & 3 bdrm du-plexes with garage, privatesetting/yard/patio, beautifulinteriors, all appliances &W/S/G incl. Only $875,$895 & $995/mo. Call 206-409-9317 or 206-849-3334.

S-W 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, 1 cargarage, gas heat, W/G pd.,$850/mo. + $500/dep. Nosmoke/pets. 360-661-0799

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

S-W townhouse, 3 Bdrm, 1.5Ba, garage, fenced yard,storage shed, W/S/G pd.,$900 mo., $900 dep. 1 yearlease, credit ck. req'd. 360-941-4417

TOP OF MV HILLAvail. Nov. 1. Energy efficient2 bdrm home, 3 yrs young,lrg living/dining room w/frplc,vaulted wood ceilings thru-out, cooks gas kitchenw/pantry (wall patio). Nosmoke/pets. $985. 1 yr lease.360-466-5244

RENTALSHouses & Apartments.

See our listings atwww.skagitrentals.comRemax Property Mgmt.

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

Newer view home near Sim-ilk Beach, open floor plan, 3bdrms, 2 ba, dbl garage, lrgpatio w/ outstanding views ofthe water. Low maintenaceyard & flower beds, auto wa-ter irrigation. Garbage & wa-ter incl. No smoking. Dog ok.$1700/mo. + $500 dep. Refs.req'd. 299-2784

MOUNT VERNON. 403 Ever-green St., near YMCA & MVHigh School, 2 bdrm, 1 ba,gas heat, fenced yard, $900per month. $800 deposit. Nosmoke. Credit check req'd.Call 360-424-7590

LaConner residential/com-mercial/combo 4 bdrm, 2ba. $1200 mo. 360-466-5593

Eaglemont home for rent. 3bdrm, 2 ½ ba, $1500/mo.Avail. Now. 360-941-1815

BURL. 3 bdrm, 1 ½ ba, gasheat, fenced yard, no smoke.$1075/mo. 360-391-3644

2+ Bdrm, Sedro-Woolley,yard, garage, $795/mo., nosmoke/pets. 928-345-2086

1-3 bdrm apt/house in MVfor $495-850. Nice area.

360-336-5412/ 425-347-2330

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

Sedro-Woolley 1 bdrm, $600+ $400 dep. Cute & conve-nient, no smoke. 856-6737

OPEN HOUSEAll New Luxury Décor

(Available now)MV beautiful large 2 bdrm,2 ba, river & Mt. Bakerview, all appliances &W/S/G incl. Only $825,$855, $875/mo. 206-409-9317 or 206-849-3334

NO HIDDEN FEES!Fairhaven Manor 757-2149

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

Anacortes Manor Apts.1110 24th Street, Anacortes(360) 293-7755. Beautifulone bedroom apts. for 62or older seniors and dis-abled persons. Courtyardentries with attractivegrounds, convenient loca-tion, laundry facilities, ap-pliances, carpet and muchmore. Pay only 30% of in-come and utilities are paid!TDD 711.

Newly remodeledlarge studio on busline.

Great MV location $550-$700ASK ABOUT OUR

MOVE IN SPECIAL!360-420-0606

MV large 2 bdrm, W/D, D/W& disposal. No smoke/pets.$750/mo. $700/dep. CallMark at 360-708-2694

Downtown MV Apt., large 1bdrm, approx. 1,000 sq. ft.,$750/mo. Avail. Oct. 1st.WRE/Skagit Valley, BalisaKoetje, (360)421-4111

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

$705/mo. 360-424-6757

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

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 in Burl. carport, nat-ural gas heat, utility room,$750/mo. W/S pd. $600/damage. No pets. 856-6878

1 2 & 3 Bdrm Apts2 x 1 ½ Town homes

Covered-Assigned ParkingGarages / Storage Avail.

Complete Appliance PkgsSport Courts / Playgrounds

Pet FriendlyCall Today! 360-856-4803

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

FIND OUT WHAT YOURHOME IS WORTH

ON-LINEVISIT:

www.internethousevalue.infoDirect 425-345-4920

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*Company Owned Properties*Distress Sales

Free List with Pictureswww.wabankhomes.com

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OWNER FINANCING 20ACRE/HOME SEDROWOOLLEY MOVE IN NOW!.OWNER WILL WORK WITHBUYER. CALL DIANNEDALBEY, BROKER TODAYAT 360-757-SOLD OREMAIL AT [email protected]

LAKE VIEW HOMEON 2 ACRES!

Pristine 3 bdrm, 2 ba ram-bler w/2car garage & de-tached 4 car garagew/added carport & artist'sstudio on top. ONLY$300K!

Chris Weitzel360-312-5151

ReMax Whatcom County

Sedro-Woolley – 3 Bdrm,2 Ba 1996 28x48 Marlette28x48 on large lot in park,open floor plan - livingroom, dining room, &kitchen area. Utility room,heat pump with AC, newflat top range, kitchen sink& faucet, hot water heater,new toilets, light fixturesand storm doors. New roof& paint inside & out. Com-pletely landscaped withlarge fenced backyard with2 sheds. $45,000. Call forappt. 360-856-2028.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Skagit County owns prop-erty on 1412 Walter Street,Mount Vernon, WA and willoffer it for sale at publicauction October 21, 2011 @10:00 a.m. at the Treasur-er's Office, 700 S. 2ndStreet, Mount Vernon, WA98273. Minimum bid re-quired for this property:$105,000.

The property is a residentialstructure adjacent to theSkagit County Fairgrounds.3 bedroom, 1,212sf. Asses-sor's Parcel #P54353.

Pre-Auction Viewing: October 20, 2011

at 2:00pm.

Questions contact: Brian Adams, Director

Skagit CountyParks & Recreation315 S. Third Street

Mount Vernon, WA 98273(360)336-9414

NEW MOUNT VERNONHOME

2300 S. 19TH STREETNew Construction

Pricing $325,0002000 sq. ft. rambler on10,000 sq. ft. lotVery quiet, secluded, S.Mount Vernon area3 bdrm + den/4th bdrm,2 ½ bathsGranite countertops,stainless appliancesOpen floor planMaster suite featuressoaking tub, doublevanities, double showerClose to schools, shop-ping, easy I-5 accessAvail. Feb. 2012, actnow to pick colors.Call Builder Direct

Legacy Home BuildersCharlie Ash 360-770-7678

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

For sale by owner – Quiet,peaceful, yet in the centralhilltop area, not a drive by;take the time to admire theoak flooring, vaulted ceil-ings, master suite w/walk-in closet and bath withoversize shower; guestroom & full bath, den/homeoffice, features gas heat,hot water and fireplace.Kitchen has spaciouspantry, gas range, andbuilt-in microwave, laundryroom with utility sink andcabinets, approx. 1368 sq.ft. Private covered deck,huge double car garage allon single level, attic stor-age. Community club-house, group activities, ad-joining Haggen walkingpath. Close to shoppingand medical facilities.Priced at $174,500. CallBarbara for previewing ap-pointment, 360-428-5617.

3 bdrm 1 ba home in Sky-line for sale, $99,000. Own-er financing available. Callfor details, 360-202-9518

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

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY,1-4PM!!

Offered at $400,000. OPENHOUSE October 16th from1-4pm. Easy access from I-5. Manageable ranch 7.8acres, large pond, fencedpastures for horses or live-stock. Cool old pole-barnfor storage, stables. 3 bed-rooms, 2.75 baths. Long-term owner. No work to do.20973 Starbird Road,Mount Vernon, 98274 George Roth, REALTOR Principal Managing Broker Coldwell Banker Bain 360-707-1431 [email protected] More pics and informationat HomeTourClub.com!


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1100 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. #2723622409 MOODY ST., MV $143,000Great starter home…cute, clean & move-in ready! 3 bedroom rambler on quiet cul-de-sac. Garage. Forced air furnace & all appliances stay. Fenced back yard with deck. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #1320241046 SINCLAIR WAY, BRL $147,500Carefree living in the friendly community of The Cedars! This end unit condo is light, bright & features new paint, vinyl & carpeting. 2 car garage. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #266893

210 LAUREL RD, SDW $198,900One level home situated on a cul-de-sac offering a 2 car garage, cedar siding, new roof & gutters. Just painted interior, large fenced back yard with fruit trees & total privacy. Wood fireplace & gas heating, hardwood floors. Call Linda Eastman at 202-4075. #284226 304 W. STATE ST., SDW $199,500REDUCED!! Lovely updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, large eating kitchen & bar. Fully fenced, low maintenance yard. Attached 2 car garage. Close to town. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #14913920383 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. #174441110 3RD ST., SDW $229,000Lovely 2 story home with 2350 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths & den, large master & living room. Home with character, upgrades of Brazilian Cherry floors, light fixtures & front door. Charming separate mother-in-law studio. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #2735572902 MONTGOMERY PL, MV $229,000Spacious 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. #274079

17970 PAMELA ST., MV $235,900Charming home in established S. MV neighborhood on 1+ acre with no thru road. 3+ bedrooms, 2 full baths. Detached garage. Room for summer BBQ’s plus westerly sunset views. Call Karen Beckner at 840-9455. #1191037759 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. #24340521356 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 $299,9004 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. #17143016419 BIRDIE LN, BRL $324,950Rambler on 7th fairway of Skagit Country Club. 3 bedrooms, vaulted ceiling living room, natural gas heat & fireplace, & a great deck. More info & photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #269502

901 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. #2828924859 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

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

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

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$188,100 #248123• Open floor plan • Large master • Many greenbelts • Plus 2 bdrms up$748,900 #250365• Private air strip • 38 acres • 2700+ sf home • Lg shop/barn$329,900 #265957• Private 5 acres • 3 bdrms + den • Shop/Garage • Spacious kitchen

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SANDI RILEY 770-8670 Sandi Riley

770-8670Anita Kohl961-7795

2610 E. SECTION ST. #37, MT. VERNON $98,900

• BACK OF PARK PRIVACY ON CUL-DE-SAC,WOODED GREENBELT BEHIND! • SPACIOUS & LOADED W/QUALITY

UPGRADES, NEARLY 2,000 SQ. FT. 3 BD., 2 BA., FAMILY RM., HUGE 650+ SQ. FT. GAR. + LG.

SHOP, BIG DECK!


• UPGRADED/REMODELED INTERIOR W/DESIGNER FEATURES THROUGHOUT • ROOMY 2 BD., 2 BA., W/

LARGE “L-SHAPE” KITCHEN, SUNNY EATING NOOK • OPEN DESIGN LIVING/DINING RM., FULLY FENCED (NEW) YD.

W/RAMP, MORE!


• OUTSTANDING QUALITY, $25,000++ IN UPGRADES, SPACIOUS “MARLETTE”! • OPEN PLAN, SUNNY LIVING/DINING RM., HUGE “OAK” KITCHEN, “GORGEOUS”! • 2 LG. BD. 2 BA.,

NEWER COMP. ROOF, A/C, PARKLIKE PRIVATE YD. W/PATIO


• DESIRABLE WEST/OUTSIDE LOT LOCATION, PRIVACY + NICE SUNSET VIEW! • MARLETTE QUALITY 2 BD., 2 BA., LG. “OAK” KITCHEN W/SUNNY DINING RM. • TOP RATED 55+ PARK LIVING AT IT’S BEST, CLOSE TO CLUB HOUSE & POOL!

2610 E. SECTON ST. #68, MT. VERNON $34,500

• BEST VALUE FOR THIS “GOLDENWEST”CHARMER W/PARKLIKE YARD • 3 BD., 2 BA., NEWER GAS FURNACE,

ATTRACTIVE “OAK” KITCHEN W/NOOK • SPACIOUS LIVING AND DINING RM. + PRIVATE MASTER SUITE,

“MOTIVATED”!


• SECLUDED CUL-DE-SAC SETTING, LG. COVERED PATIO, GORGEOUS! • 3 BD., 2 BA. WITH ROOMY FORMAL LIVING/DINING

RM. + SUNNY NOOK • ”OAK” KITCHEN, ALL APPLIANCES, FIN. GARAGE + SHOP, PRIVACY PLUS!!


• OPEN PLAN W/”OAK” KITCHEN, LG. DINING ROOM + SUNNY LIVING ROOM • OVERSIZE WALK-IN SHOWER IN MAIN BA., LG.

MASTER BA. W/JETTED TUB • 2 BD., 2 BA., MAXIMUM PRIVACY W/DESIRABLE OUTSIDE LOT,GREENBELT VIEW!

2620 E. SECTION ST.# 22, MT. VERNON $38,500

• WOODED GREENBELT BEHIND, EASY CARE PARKLIKE WEST/OUTSIDE LOT SETTING • 2 BD., 2 BA., OPEN

KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING RM., NEW CARPETING, NEW ROOF! • NEWER PAINT INSIDE & OUT, LG. BONUS RM. W/

MURPHY BED & SINK, GARAGE


• ONE OF THE NEWEST (1996 PALM HARBOR) & NICEST, INCLUDES MOST FURNISHINGS • 3 BD., 2 BA., NEW

CARPETING, OVERSIZE “OAK” KITCHEN W/TILE ACCENTS, “NOOK”! • PRIVATE MASTER SUITE, “COVED CEILING”

DINING RM., GAS HT., A/C, LG. GARAGE!

TRIPLE-WIDE!! #37

MTN. VIEW!

#74PRIVACY! #18

NEW PRICE!#15

JUST LI

STED!#68

PRIVACY! #35

JETTED TUB!

#17

BONUS RM!#22

QUALITY! #50

Real Estate Weekly | October 14, 2011

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