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23191 STATE ROUTE 9, LAKE MCMURRAY $489,000Beautifully appointed, custom home offers lots of light, amazing views, and

unique park like approach. Dock, boat launch & 75 feet of waterfront. This

3,426 sq. ft. home features 4 bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, formal living and

dining rooms, and a large kitchen with stunning view. Daylight basement offers

kitchenette and offi ce/library; could easily be a separate living area for guests.

726 sq.ft. garage and lots of parking. MLS#236420

FEATURED ARTICLE:

BUYING: YOUR DREAM HOMEPAGE 3

TRENDS:GREEN WORK GROWINGPAGE 4

EASY WAYS TO BOOST HOME VALUEPAGE 5

HOW TO:CHOOSE A BUILDERPAGE 6

Q&AASK OUR BROKERPAGE 7

DOWNSIZING A HOME:AN OPTION FOR SENIORSPAGE 9

CLASSIFIEDSPAGE 10-11

YOUR DREAM HOME DOESN’T HAVE TO BE JUST A DREAM. The dream of owning your own vacation home is one shared by men and women all over the world. Who wouldn’t want their very own sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? According to Andrew Nadalin, President (cont. on pg. 3)

Skagit Tradition Realty3780 E. College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273360-424-0300www.SkagitTraditionRealty.comDanya Wolf

Listing Agent(360) 708-8294

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BUYING: Your Dream Home Pg. 3

TRENDS: Green Work Growing Pg. 4

Easy Ways to Boost Home Value Pg. 5

HOW TO: Choose a Builder Pg. 6

Q & A: Ask Our Broker Pg. 7

Downsizing a Home: An Option for Seniors Pg. 9

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www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington(360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153

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

DanSoria

348-6655

Charlie & Jeannie Boon

708-9645

MikeWelling540-1341

Pete McDougalBroker

708-6500

Amber Soria

969-4030

Burlington $283,900Beautiful Burlington Bayhill Rambler. Shy 1900 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 Baths. Remodeled kitchen. Fully fenced shy ¼ acre lot. RV parking. MLS#197512

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

Burlington $ 185,000This 3 bd/1.75 bath home sits on over 3.5 acres, mostly pasture, bordering a lovely Creek. Newer roof, furnace and bath. Ready for your fi nishing touches. Propane, Heat, freestanding fi replace. Newer detached garage/shop. 10 minutes from Sedro-Woolley. MLS#322888

Call Debbie, 708-8780

NEW LISTING

PRICE REDUCTION

Sedro-Woolley $234,500Beautiful and huge vintage home. 4+ bedrooms, 2.75 baths. Offi ce w/separate entrance. Large lot on quiet street. Convenient to everything. MLS#295022

Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Marblemount $139,500Hard to fi nd riverfront property on the Cascade River. 2 dwellings on this 1/4 of an acre site. Very new 12x30 Park Model Trailer. River is less than 40’ from main cabin. Must see to appreciate! MLS#267758

Call Jim, 708-1681

La Conner $198,0003 bedroom, 2 baths. 2453 sq feet. Bath off master. Enjoy Shelter Bay amenities like swimming pools, golf & marina. MLS#268010

Call Wilma, 661-1631

SHELTER BAY

Mount Vernon $217,000Rambler in Desirable Trumpeter Development. 3 BR/ 1 ¾ Baths, 1660 Sq. Ft. Nicely updated-new paint, fl oors, counters. Baths w/ radiant heat in tile fl oors. Nice open fl oor plan, F.S. Stove in Fam-ily Room. New covered Trex Deck, Private Fenced Yard. MLS#321899


Anacortes $279,950Classic home with terrifi c 24 X 48 shop w/over-large door for RV or boat clearance. Commercial zoning allows for business. Over 1 acre with Hwy 20 visibility. Great views of Padilla Bay & Mt. Baker. MLS#187399


PRICE REDUCED

Mount Vernon Lots Starting at $67,000Amazing view lots in great Nookachamp Hills community! Several lots to choose from. All utilities stubbed on each lot. Oversized lots, up to one acre – out of fl ood plain. Country feel, just 10 minutes from town. Use of private lake for the Nookachamp Hills residents.

Call Michelle, 630-4423

PRICE REDUCTION

NEW LISTING

PRICE REDUCED

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

RE/MAX Property Management

If you are looking for someone to manage your

rental home or just looking for a home to rent,

Call Wilma Louia @ (360)755-5555

goskagit.com/reweekly Real estate Weekly February 24, 2012 3

The dream of owning your own vacation home is one shared by men and women all over the

world. Who wouldn’t want their very own sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life?

According to Andrew Nadalin, President of Pace 2000 Inc., a leading custom home builder in Port St. Lucie, Florida, many people not only want their own vacation home, but they already know what it is they want from their home.

“We’re finding that customers have very definite ideas of what they want in their dream homes,” says Nadalin. “They’ve waited until just the right time to make that dream come true, and they don’t want to compromise the image they have in their mind of what their ultimate home will feature.”

When it comes to finding a place to call home away from home,

consumers tend to prefer somewhere that offers year round warm weather and unlimited games of golf, as well as proximity to local shopping hotspots and access to community activities. This puts a premium on warm weather locales such as Port St. Lucie, which was named one of the 10 fastest growing cities in the country, providing vacationers all the warm weather golf, shopping and nightlife they need.

Located at the southern end of the mainland St. Lucie County, in the southeastern part of the state, Port St. Lucie has been called “the Jewel of the Treasure Coast”. More than 300 years ago, several Spanish galleons carrying gold and silver are thought to have shipwrecked off the southeastern shore of Florida, dumping their vast treasures into the ocean. And the Treasure Coast was born.

But locale likely won’t be all that’s on

the minds of men and women shopping for a vacation home. Before shoppers start their search, Nadalin offers the following advice:

• Consider custom built. Many consumers might think custom built homes are beyond their price range, but such homes are growing in popularity.

“Sometimes customers come to us with a lot already chosen, other times we help them find just the right lot,” says Nadalin. “But they always have definite ideas about what is going on the property.”

Much of the benefit of a custom built home lies in the options a homeowner has as opposed to a resale where many of the decisions have already been made. Buyers who choose a custom built home can select the features and layout they want, instead of being forced to live with the design

buying

Cont. on page 8

Your Dream Home Doesn’t Have to be Just a Dream

www.SkagitValleyRealEstate.com320 S Burlington Blvd • Burlington(360) 755-9494 • (800) 775-0153

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

DanSoria

348-6655

Charlie & Jeannie Boon

708-9645

MikeWelling540-1341

Pete McDougalBroker

708-6500

Amber Soria

969-4030

Burlington $283,900Beautiful Burlington Bayhill Rambler. Shy 1900 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 Baths. Remodeled kitchen. Fully fenced shy ¼ acre lot. RV parking. MLS#197512


Burlington $ 185,000This 3 bd/1.75 bath home sits on over 3.5 acres, mostly pasture, bordering a lovely Creek. Newer roof, furnace and bath. Ready for your fi nishing touches. Propane, Heat, freestanding fi replace. Newer detached garage/shop. 10 minutes from Sedro-Woolley. MLS#322888

Call Debbie, 708-8780

NEW LISTING

PRICE REDUCTION

Sedro-Woolley $234,500Beautiful and huge vintage home. 4+ bedrooms, 2.75 baths. Offi ce w/separate entrance. Large lot on quiet street. Convenient to everything. MLS#295022


Marblemount $139,500Hard to fi nd riverfront property on the Cascade River. 2 dwellings on this 1/4 of an acre site. Very new 12x30 Park Model Trailer. River is less than 40’ from main cabin. Must see to appreciate! MLS#267758

Call Jim, 708-1681

La Conner $198,0003 bedroom, 2 baths. 2453 sq feet. Bath off master. Enjoy Shelter Bay amenities like swimming pools, golf & marina. MLS#268010

Call Wilma, 661-1631

SHELTER BAY

Mount Vernon $217,000Rambler in Desirable Trumpeter Development. 3 BR/ 1 ¾ Baths, 1660 Sq. Ft. Nicely updated-new paint, fl oors, counters. Baths w/ radiant heat in tile fl oors. Nice open fl oor plan, F.S. Stove in Fam-ily Room. New covered Trex Deck, Private Fenced Yard. MLS#321899


Anacortes $279,950Classic home with terrifi c 24 X 48 shop w/over-large door for RV or boat clearance. Commercial zoning allows for business. Over 1 acre with Hwy 20 visibility. Great views of Padilla Bay & Mt. Baker. MLS#187399


PRICE REDUCED

Mount Vernon Lots Starting at $67,000Amazing view lots in great Nookachamp Hills community! Several lots to choose from. All utilities stubbed on each lot. Oversized lots, up to one acre – out of fl ood plain. Country feel, just 10 minutes from town. Use of private lake for the Nookachamp Hills residents.

Call Michelle, 630-4423

PRICE REDUCTION

NEW LISTING

PRICE REDUCED

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

RE/MAX Property Management

If you are looking for someone to manage your

rental home or just looking for a home to rent,

Call Wilma Louia @ (360)755-5555


Green Work Growing

tREnDS

Going green is a growing trend in homebuilding that doesn’t show any sign of wilting.

Green homes accounted for 17 percent of the overall residential construction market in 2011, according to a new Green Home Builders and Remodelers Study released by McGraw-Hill Construction. The study also predicts green construction to grow to between 29 percent and 38 percent of the residential-construction market by 2016. By value, this would be a fi ve-fold increase from $17 billion in 2011 to between $87 billion and $114 billion.

According to the study, construction industry pros report an even larger increase in green remodeling. Remodelers expect to be doing mostly green work by 2016, a 150-percent increase over 2011.

Due to the huge drop in home construction during the Great Recession many homebuilders have segued into the remodeling market. Of the

builders who do both new and remodeling work, 62 percent say the economy has increased the amount of work they’re doing.

The study shows construction pros are seeing the benefi t in green building. Forty-six percent of remodelers and builders say “building green” makes it easier to market themselves in a stagnant economy; 61 percent of builders and 66 percent of remodelers also say buyers will pay more for green homes.

By 2016, builders anticipate they will be dedicated to green-building work on more than 90 percent of projects; 33 percent expect to be dedicated to green work in 2016, up from 17 percent in 2011. As for remodeling growth, 22 percent of remodelers say they will be dedicated to green work in 2016, nearly triple the 8 percent who report being dedicated to green jobs in 2011.

© CTW Features

Survey shows big numbers for green building and remodeling in 2011 – with even bigger numbers on the horizon.


OPEN HOUSES & SHOWCASES

STAT

1.89 Million

OPEN HOUSES

Number of properties that received notices of default, auction, or repossession in 2011, down

34 percent from 2010

source: Realtytrac Inc.

Though the housing market might not be booming, there

are still buyers out there looking for a place to call their own. Some potential sellers might prefer a patient approach to selling their homes, choosing to do so when the market rebounds and homes regain some of their lost value. Other sellers might not have a choice and must make due with selling in a lackluster market.

Regardless of which category you’re in, there are easy ways to boost your home’s value. Making minor changes to a home can add to your asking price, whether you’re putting your home on the market this week or waiting for the market to rebound. The following tasks might not take much effort, but they pay dividends.

• Work on the yard. An appealing lawn is still a great way to catch a prospective

buyer’s eye. When a home boasts a lush lawn and well-manicured trees, it’s hard to ignore that For Sale sign out front. If landscaping has proven an Achilles’ heel in the past, make an effort to take better care of your property in the months ahead. It doesn’t take long for even the most neglected lawn to rebound from disrepair. By the time you feel confident to put that for sale sign out front, you might just be putting it up in a lush lawn no buyer can resist.

• Upgrade appliances. Prospective buyers won’t be thrilled if they walk into a home and see outdated appliances. Some might even feel older appliances indicate a homeowner who cared little about appearances and might begin to wonder if there are any additional areas that might have been neglected around the house. Stainless steel

Easy Ways to Boost Home Value

Cont. on page 8

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

360.424.0300 or 360.853.8888

Affordable country living yet only minutes to town. This unique 3 bdrm farmhouse features oak kitchen cabinets, tile counter tops, 2nd fl oor master bedroom, separate bonus room & detached 30x50’ shop w/attached carport for RV. MLS#286030

Burlington $199,000Sedro-Woolley $189,900

Lovely property with 3.3 acres. Warm & welcoming country home with beautifully remodeled kitchen & newer appliances included. Deck off back, hot tub, dog kennel, large utility/mud room, small shop w/loft, hen house, patio, fruit trees & garden space. Nice rural

setting with Samish River below (high, high above the fl ood plain)! MLS#311196

Danya Wolf 360-708-8294

Donna Kurras360-770-7596


Whether the kids have all grown up and moved out or if the kids are on the way and it’s time to expand a living

area, building a new home is an exciting, yet often agonizing, experience. The reasons for building a new home are many, but regardless of the reason, the process of choosing a builder should remain the same.

Andrew Nadalin, president of Pace 2000 Inc. and a fourth generation builder and craftsmen, offers the following advice to prospective homeowners with their eyes set on building a dream home to call their own.

• Look for a builder with a solid reputation. A builder’s reputation speaks volumes, but it doesn’t have to speak for istself. That’s because a builder who has spent years providing personal service, innovative design and quality workmanship will no doubt have a host of happy former customers ready and willing to offer their input. If during the interview process a builder appears reticent to share his work or experiences with previous customers, this should be a red flag. Reputable builders will be proud of their work and more than willing to show it off.

• Find a builder who is flexible. You will be paying to build your home, not the builder’s home. A builder should be flexible and ready and willing to meet your needs, no matter how unique they might be.

• Look for a builder who does more than build. A builder should provide a network of qualified professionals to make the process go more smoothly. This network should include real estate and building consultants, interior designers, architects and engineers. Such connections can provide peace of mind and will

also illustrate that a builder is both respected in the community and is intent on ensuring your home becomes the dream home you envision it to be.

• Don’t build on the cheap. Buyers who plan to build their own home are in the unique position to ensure their home is as safe and high-quality as possible. This isn’t always the case when buying a resale, so make the most of your opportunity and use only top-of-the-line construction materials and features and choose a builder with experience in working with such materials and features. Building on the cheap could prove disastrous in the not too distant future, so don’t sacrifice on quality when building a new home.

More information on selecting the right builder is available online at www.pace2000homes.com.

Choose a Builder

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Brown McMillen Real Estate235 W. Rio Vista Avenue, Burlingtonwww.brownmcmi l l en .com

4 BDRM, ONE LEVEL… in quiet neigh-borhood. Updated floor coverings & tile countertops, fenced backyard, lg Dahlia garden & lg rec room. $170,000. #319122FREEWAY VISIBLE… Office bldg on 1.76 acres in excellent Mt Vernon loca-tion. Comm’l & Light Industrial Zoning, great for any business use . $875,000. #243377NORTHWEST CRAFTSMAN… One of the largest homes, backs up to pro-tected area. Open plan, lg kitchen, covered patio. $350,000. #107987SAMISH ISLAND-8 ACRES… partial view property, 20’ strip, saltwater& desirable bldg site. Water & Power available, partially wooded. 15 min to B-ham. $275,000. #297147GREAT OPPORTUNITY… level piece of land in the city, zoned multi-family, 3 one story units can be built. Density for 2 story units. All utilities available. $315,000. #208598

AFFORDABLE COUNTRY HOME… on 1/2 ac.. Living rmw/ free standing woodstove, adjoining kitchen & dining. 3 BR + den/hobby rm. 1 3/4Baths. 2 outbuildings . $195,000. #233664A MUST SEE… One story, 4 Br, 2 Baths(remodeled). Birch flrs elec f/p. Stainless appl, concrete flrs. Fully fenced yard, shed. $224,000. #292864CLASSIC COLONIAL… 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath home in perfect condition.Lots of hardwood, new carpet, 2 f/places + 2800 sf of living. NEW PRICE $350,000. #239534MOUNT BAKER VIEW… from this wonderful full acre building site. Pub-lic water & perk approved. $149,500. #235491EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY… 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, walls of windows on 2 sides, light & airy. F/place , spa-cious dining area, lg deck . $155,000. #214140

MOTIVATED SELLERS!... bring offers, country home, 3 acres w/3 BR, 1.75 Ba. Potential of more rooms. Peace & quiet abounds! $227,500. #268078PROPERTY JUST FOR YOU… 13+ acres in Birdsview. 11+/- acres of beauti-ful pasture, mountain views & more. $169,500. #245298BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN HOME... nearly 2500 sf on 4.5+ acres, Brazilian Cherry floors, radiant in floor heating, slate flooring, shop. $479,999. #1234032 ACRE LOTS… ready for you new home. Each is 2 acres w/nice territo-rial views & municipal water available. $110,000. #45366LOVELY SKYRIDGE... home w/4 bdrm & 2,870 sq ft of top quality living area+ a 3-car garage all on a .55 acre lot! $387,000. #28079612GREAT OPPORTUNITY... located jeast of Burl. Blvd! 2 bdrm,1449 sf home + attached 572 sf shop.. Lots of possibili-ties. $299,500. #103775

Phil Hurtig 770-0787Galen Kindred 770-7083Shelah Inman 661-0145Fritz Inman 661-0147Holly Brown-Hilts 661-5538

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

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

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OCCUPy tHE HOUSE?

QUEStION: We have neighbors facing foreclosure. Is it

possible for them to stay in the home once the lender takes the property? this would be better for the neighborhood because at least the home would be occupied.

ANSWER:Most lenders do not want borrowers to

remain in the property. Instead the usual idea is to get the borrowers out so the property can be resold quickly. In fact, under the government’s Home affordable Foreclosure alternatives program borrowers who agree to a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure - a quick way to transfer title back to the lender - can receive as much as $3,000 in relocation assistance.

a notable exception is Fannie Mae’s Deed-For-lease plan. Under this program the borrower accepts a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure and can stay as long as they’re able to rent at a fair market rate and the rental does not exceed 31 percent of their income.

the Fannie Mae plan brings in income and keeps the property occupied, which keeps vandals out. It also works for borrowers who can no longer afford mortgage costs but can pay rent. the program generally will not work for those who have lost their jobs or suffered a substantial income loss.

QUEStION: Is it true that 30-year mortgages might be

discontinued?

ANSWER:It’s hugely unlikely that the availability of

30-year mortgages will end, although a senate committee actually held hearings on this issue in October.

long-term mortgages were unknown at the time of the Great Depression. Most homes were then financed with five-year “term” loans. that means every few years you had to get a replacement mortgage, something that could be difficult if you had lost a job or the value of your property had declined.

the introduction of the FHa program in the 1930s made long-term financing popular. It meant borrowers could get a mortgage and not worry that a loan application might be declined a few years later.

Q&A ASk OUR BROkERBy Peter G. Miller

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18519 Chantrelle Lane, Mount VernonCountry setting yet close to town on one full acre w/possible access to 8 additional acres of open space.Large wood wrapped Lindal Windows look out to private yard & deck.Pine ceilings,slate hearth around the wood stove give you a cozy feeling.Kitchen has nice high windows & vaulted ceiling w/deck off sliding glass door.Master bedroom & master bath w/double sinks.Cedar siding,

newer roof, and furnace.Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427

MLS#: 302484 $250,000

2021 N Laventure Rd #307, Mount Vernon2 bedroom 2 full bathroom condo

conveniently located in an off-street area lending to seclusion from traffic & the surrounding area. End unit for outside pleasure that has sliding doors all the

way across the large living room. Master bedroom has walk-in bath and 2 large

closets. Kitchen with granite counter top & thru wall serving to living room.Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379

MLS#: 268662 $120,000

516 Kloshe Wy, La ConnerLots of room in this very large 3,000 plus

square foot FreddieMac/Homesteps foreclosure in the Shelter Bay community.A large 3 bay garage w/high doors & partially

finished basement add even more.Huge kitchen w/granite & stainless appliances.Great room is huge!Nice master on main floor.Upper floor has mother-in-law area w/3 rooms. Plus a limited Home Owner

Warranty for owner occupied

MLS#:267711 $189,500

19042 E Stackpole Rd, Mount VernonCountry living on a large lot yet close

to town. Hardwood floors, lots of built in cabinets. This home has a 1950’s feel.

Mother-in-law apartment with wood heat and a room above the garage plus 3

bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms in the house; ½ bath is plumbed for a shower. Double car garage plus carport. Garden space

with raised beds, large fenced backyard. Conway school district. Short sale.

Call Becky Elde 360-770-9427

MLS#: 304087 $155,000

1048 Cassius Ct, Camano IslandBeautiful custom 3 bed, 3Bth, 836 sq ft 3

car garage designed with views from every room of Mt. Baker, Utsalady Bay, Whidbey Is. and Canadian Mtns. Lg kitchen center island, built in china hutch, pantry. 2 gas fireplaces 2 upper & lower decks 729 Sq

Ft. UVR windows, wired for generator, 527 Sq Ft Basement/shop/wine cellar, central vac. Circulating hot water etc . Seller will

consider all offers.Call Jim Nicholas 360-708-9379

MLS#: 292797 $575,000

1309 N 19th St, Mount VernonWell built, solid one story home centrally

located, but on a dead-end street. Enjoy the living room w/wood fireplace, family room,

dining room, 3 bedrooms/1.5 bathrooms and lots of storage. Fully-fenced spacious & beautiful backyard has a deck & a covered

patio plus a large garden shed w/electricity. Tankless water heater, new furnace, fresh

exterior paint, brand new vinyl windows & RV parking.

Call Racquel McDermott 360-420-1830

MLS#: 285371 $174,000

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preferred by a home’s previous owners.• Work with someone you can trust. Because it’s a vacation

home, chances are buyers won’t know any local builders or contractors they can trust. Nadalin notes that buyers should be comfortable with a builder and avoid those who aren’t ready and willing to discuss their history.

“It’s important to look for a builder that can deliver hands-on experience, dedication and commitment to the project,” says Nadalin. “The builder should have as much passion for fulfilling the quest for the dream home as the customer does.”

Shop around for a builder, asking other residents of the community if they can recommend any professionals and if there are any to avoid. Once you have narrowed down the list, ask to see some past and current projects, and be as diligent as possible when doing your homework on a builder. If a builder is reticent about his company and work history, it’s best to cross him off the list.

More information on how to find the right builder to make your dream home a reality is available at www.pace2000homes.com.

appliances in the kitchen and even new fixtures in the bathroom are aesthetically appealing and tend to excite buyers. Homeowners who aren’t immediately putting their property up for sale can gradually upgrade their appliances to lessen some of the financial toll such purchases take.

• Replace the carpet. A clean carpet might make a world of difference to a home’s inhabitants, but a new carpet will be more appealing to prospective buyers. Choose a neutral-toned carpet that will boast a more universal appeal.

• Paint the home. A fresh coat of paint or new siding is always attractive to prospective buyers. If your home hasn’t had a new coat of paint in a while that might make buyers feel the home is musty or old. Many buyers judge a book by its cover, and sellers want their home’s exterior to be as attractive as possible. Homeowners can also paint rooms inside the home to give it a fresh and welcoming feel.

• Clean up around the house. A cluttered house will almost certainly repel buyers. Buyers want a home that’s roomy and well kept, but clutter creates the opposite impression. Organize the closets to make them appear more roomy and clean up any areas that have become cluttered -- consider temporarily renting a storage unit to house excess stuff from closets. Basements or utility closets might be handy for storage, but they should be open and clean before hosting an open house. The less clutter a home has, the more spacious it will appear and the more money sellers can likely demand for the home.

Cont. from page 5

Cont. from page 3


When a person comes to a certain age and the

children move out and on with their own lives, a home may become too big for its occupants. At this point, residents may feel it’s time to downsize to a smaller home.

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

To make the process easier, fi rst assess how much space there will be in the new home. Many times fl oor plans or room dimensions are available. First measure large items, such as furniture, to be sure they will fi t in the rooms. Then think about storage possibilities.

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

things will go will make them easier to sort.

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

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

Some people fi nd they have to downsize because of fi nancial reasons. In these cases, thinning out belongings can also be a way to earn a few extra bucks. Selling or auctioning off seldom used items may produce a little extra cash that can help fi nance moving expenses or even bills.

Downsizing a Home: An Option for Seniors

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IN A TIGHT MARKET,KEEP PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT YOU,

NOT THEOTHER GUY.

WHY ADVERTISE IN THESKAGIT VALLEY HERALD?

You should be advertising in thesetough economic times.

To advertise in the most powerful local media available,

call us at 360.424.3251

A LOT TO LOVEFishing, boating, hiking,lakes all around you. Lightlytreed lot in Glenhaven$9,500 MLS# 303169 CallMaggie 360-610-8413Better Homes & GardensRE Executive

Big Lake RV Resort:$400/mo. W/S pd. Boatlaunch, dock 360-422-6206

Looking for roommates toshare my 3 Bdrm home inBurlington. There are 2Bdrms available to rent.Rent is $400 per month. Nolease, just month to month.

You will have own bedroomand share a bathroom in anon-smoking home. Rentincludes access to washerand dryer, shared kitchen,large fenced back yard.Room could be furnishedwith futon and dresser foran additional $50 permonth. Street parking infront of the house. Nice,well maintained house inBurlington, easy freewayaccess and bus line. Quietneighborhood. House doeshave dogs and cats, so noadditional pets please.

You will share utilities. Wifiis available in the house foradditional cost. Please call360-770-2035 for more in-formation and to come seethe room.

ANAC. Nice mobile, 3 bdrm,2 ba, yard, gas furnace stor-age shed $810 928-345-2086

MV 6-plex, 427 No. 21st, up-stairs, 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, deck,country kitchen, carport, cen-tral laundry, $695/mo. + $500dep. 360-424-6974

Northridge – 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba,$1,300/mo., $1,200/dep. Nosmoke or pets. 360-770-6273

MV 6 PLEX. 211 N. 21st St.Large 1 bdrm, 1 ba, carport,central laundry, $650/mo.$400 dep. 360-424-6974

2 bdrm MV, quiet, W/S/Gpd., W/D, gas heat, carport,no dogs. $695/mo. 770-4159

DAFFODIL COURT$800. Avail. March 1st.

W/S/G/basic cable pd. W/D. Call for details. 856-6652

2 bdrm, 2 ba, $875/mo. Nopets/smoke. Credit ck. 90327th, Anac. 360-770-2495

S.W. 3 bdrm., 1 3/4 ba.All applcs., no smoke/pets.

$850/mo. (425)743-2850

RENTALSHouses & Apartments.

See our listings atwww.skagitrentals.comRemax Property Mgmt.

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

Rent to own – MV 3 Bdrm, 2½ Ba, plus large bonus room,large fenced yard with gardenspace, $1,450 per mo.

www.skagitsolutions.com360-202-2160

MV RAMBLER 3 bdrm, 2 ba,2 car garage, large living/din-ing area with vaulted ceilings,gas heat, water & fireplace.New carpet, paint & doors.$1150/mo. + dep. 1026 VeraCt. Sharon, 425-418-8843.

MV Hill: 3 bdrm, 2 ba, $12504 bdrm, 2.5 ba, 2400 sq. ft.,

den, family room $1700The Rent Lady 360-540-3334Photos: www.rentlady.com

Burl., 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, gasheat, W/D hook-up, carport,$850 + utils. $600/damage.No pets. 360-856-6878.

ANACORTES SKYLINE 3bdrm, 2 ba, fenced yard, XL 2car garage, RV parking,$1250. 360-588-9408

Anacortes 3 bdrm rambler,exceptional and comfortable.Excellent bargain at $1150. +dep. No smoke/pets. Lawnsvc provided. 360-770-6800

2 bdrm, 1 ba, country home,Sedro-Woolley, fenced yd,W/S/G pd., $700. Avail. 3/1.360-547-3211

1 bdrm house, downtownMV, clean, no smoke/smallpet ok. $650. 360-445-5308

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.Piazza Realty Property

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

NO HIDDEN FEES!Fairhaven Manor 757-2149

Norris Place 757-30602 & 3 Bdrm Apts.

Affordable. Section 8 okay.

Lrg. MV Hill, 2 bdrm, 1.5 ba.,D/W, W/D, garage, nosmoke/pets, $500 damage.$795/mo. 360-708-7752

Cozy studio apt in MV.$475. All utilities paid. 360-424-1996.

Concrete 1 Bdrm, $650/mo.,W/S/G incl., W/D hookups,1st & $650 dep. No smoking,no pets. very quiet, superclean. 360-853-8100

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

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 MV. Quiet, safe, 1level, near hospital. Seniorswelcome. 1011 S. 16th. $675.360-652-6560

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

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IN A TIGHT MARKET,KEEP PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT YOU,

NOT THEOTHER GUY.

WHY ADVERTISE IN THESKAGIT VALLEY HERALD?

You should be advertising in thesetough economic times.

To advertise in the most powerful local media available,

call us at 360.424.3251

A LOT TO LOVEFishing, boating, hiking,lakes all around you. Lightlytreed lot in Glenhaven$9,500 MLS# 303169 CallMaggie 360-610-8413Better Homes & GardensRE Executive

Big Lake RV Resort:$400/mo. W/S pd. Boatlaunch, dock 360-422-6206

Looking for roommates toshare my 3 Bdrm home inBurlington. There are 2Bdrms available to rent.Rent is $400 per month. Nolease, just month to month.

You will have own bedroomand share a bathroom in anon-smoking home. Rentincludes access to washerand dryer, shared kitchen,large fenced back yard.Room could be furnishedwith futon and dresser foran additional $50 permonth. Street parking infront of the house. Nice,well maintained house inBurlington, easy freewayaccess and bus line. Quietneighborhood. House doeshave dogs and cats, so noadditional pets please.

You will share utilities. Wifiis available in the house foradditional cost. Please call360-770-2035 for more in-formation and to come seethe room.

ANAC. Nice mobile, 3 bdrm,2 ba, yard, gas furnace stor-age shed $810 928-345-2086

MV 6-plex, 427 No. 21st, up-stairs, 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, deck,country kitchen, carport, cen-tral laundry, $695/mo. + $500dep. 360-424-6974

Northridge – 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba,$1,300/mo., $1,200/dep. Nosmoke or pets. 360-770-6273

MV 6 PLEX. 211 N. 21st St.Large 1 bdrm, 1 ba, carport,central laundry, $650/mo.$400 dep. 360-424-6974

2 bdrm MV, quiet, W/S/Gpd., W/D, gas heat, carport,no dogs. $695/mo. 770-4159

DAFFODIL COURT$800. Avail. March 1st.

W/S/G/basic cable pd. W/D. Call for details. 856-6652

2 bdrm, 2 ba, $875/mo. Nopets/smoke. Credit ck. 90327th, Anac. 360-770-2495

S.W. 3 bdrm., 1 3/4 ba.All applcs., no smoke/pets.

$850/mo. (425)743-2850

RENTALSHouses & Apartments.

See our listings atwww.skagitrentals.comRemax Property Mgmt.

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

Rent to own – MV 3 Bdrm, 2½ Ba, plus large bonus room,large fenced yard with gardenspace, $1,450 per mo.

www.skagitsolutions.com360-202-2160

MV RAMBLER 3 bdrm, 2 ba,2 car garage, large living/din-ing area with vaulted ceilings,gas heat, water & fireplace.New carpet, paint & doors.$1150/mo. + dep. 1026 VeraCt. Sharon, 425-418-8843.

MV Hill: 3 bdrm, 2 ba, $12504 bdrm, 2.5 ba, 2400 sq. ft.,

den, family room $1700The Rent Lady 360-540-3334Photos: www.rentlady.com

Burl., 2 Bdrm, 1 Ba, gasheat, W/D hook-up, carport,$850 + utils. $600/damage.No pets. 360-856-6878.

ANACORTES SKYLINE 3bdrm, 2 ba, fenced yard, XL 2car garage, RV parking,$1250. 360-588-9408

Anacortes 3 bdrm rambler,exceptional and comfortable.Excellent bargain at $1150. +dep. No smoke/pets. Lawnsvc provided. 360-770-6800

2 bdrm, 1 ba, country home,Sedro-Woolley, fenced yd,W/S/G pd., $700. Avail. 3/1.360-547-3211

1 bdrm house, downtownMV, clean, no smoke/smallpet ok. $650. 360-445-5308

1 - 4 Bdrm Rentals.Piazza Realty Property

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

NO HIDDEN FEES!Fairhaven Manor 757-2149

Norris Place 757-30602 & 3 Bdrm Apts.

Affordable. Section 8 okay.

Lrg. MV Hill, 2 bdrm, 1.5 ba.,D/W, W/D, garage, nosmoke/pets, $500 damage.$795/mo. 360-708-7752

Cozy studio apt in MV.$475. All utilities paid. 360-424-1996.

Concrete 1 Bdrm, $650/mo.,W/S/G incl., W/D hookups,1st & $650 dep. No smoking,no pets. very quiet, superclean. 360-853-8100

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

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 MV. Quiet, safe, 1level, near hospital. Seniorswelcome. 1011 S. 16th. $675.360-652-6560

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

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New Mount Vernon Home2281 S. 19th Street

2000 sq. ft. rambler on10,000 sq. ft. lotVery quiet, secluded, S.Mount Vernon area3 bdrm/den, 2 ½ bathsGranite countertops,stainless appliancesOpen floor planMaster suite featuressoaking tub, doublevanities, double showerClose to schools, shop-ping, easy I-5 accessNearing completion,call builder direct.

$325,000Brokers protected.

Legacy Home BuildersCharlie Ash 360-770-7678

www.legacyhb.net

ZONED COMMERCIAL/MANUFACTURING

Excellent opportunity toown your own building. Ex-tra high 6000+ s.f. buildingwith clear span at 24' with16' doors. Price reduced to$325,000. OWNER SAY'SSELL! MLS # 163367

Call Brown McMillenReal Estate for details.

(360) 757-6013

Professional, medical,dental office space forlease or sale, 1500 sq. ft.,near Island Hospital in An-cortes. (360) 293-6998

PRIME RIVERSIDE DR$319,000

Paved 21,780.00 square feetsales lot with lights,signs andready to go on busy River-side Dr. Over 2000 sq ftbuilding with offices, shop,lobby area, bathroom, atticstorage area. Large shopdoor with garage door open-er. Upstairs office has view ofentire sale lot. Land Use (550)RETAIL/AUTO/TIRES/MARINECRAFT/AIRCRAFT & AC-CESS. Neighborhood (6R9)AUTO SALES/SERVICE FA-CILITIES. Reduced Price$319,000.

Contact: Terry Minor Email:[email protected]: 360-428-5040 Website with photos :

http://cmrvs.com/cmsale

MONEYMAKER5545 Chuckanut Dr.

2300 Sq. Ft. CommercialBldg on 17,000 sq. ft cor-ner equipped w/walk-incooler + refrig + freezer.Highest/Best Uses: MiniGrocery, Bar or Fast Food,i.e. Pizza. Intersect Bow HillRd & Chuckanut Dr.Present Price $265,000 forlimited time. Seller mightcarry small 2nd.

Listed MLSCOMM #271737

BRUCE FLANAGANREAL ESTATE360-298-4777

Shopping for a new man-ufactured home but can'tafford the price? We havelistings for pre-owned andre-possessed manufac-tured homes in like newcondition. We take care ofthe permits, transport, set-up and site work for you.Call Manufactured HousingResource at 360-855-2214

REDUCED: Mobile Homein beautiful Park Village,55+ park, Mount Vernon.1248 sq. ft. 3 Bdrm, 2 Ba,open floor plan, large bed-rooms, storage shed, new-er roof and furnace. Manyupgrades. $19,650. 360-319-4274

Anita Kohl 961-7795Cleaver Sanders 941-3482Dawn Hardman 540-0058Duane Gish 770-9299Dominic Pettruzzelli 333-5210George Herner 840-3743

Jackie Lindeman 770-9080Jared Storrs 853-6895Jeff Dowrey 661-2161 Karl Morse 395-5405Lorie Groth 425-422-7145Margie Ernst 708-3198

Marlene Deasy 661-6720Megan Daly 206-383-4407Mike Newman 708-1419Noli Goode 630-6527Paula Margerum 220-0681 Rick Kiesser 770-1195

Sandi Hocking 708-1523Sandi Riley 770-8670Sharon Stokes 661-6164Shaunna Harris 206-715-1623Traci Cypher 708-9481 Veronica Lopez 420-0696

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$109,500 MLS#322721 • 50’ Saltwater frontage• Fabulous views • 3 bdrm home• Detached studio

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$325,000 #200253• Panoramic views • Over 2600 sf. • Madrona Beach area • Custom built

$159,500 MLS#226063• 1 level condo • Roomy 2bd • Huge open kitchen• Indoor pool close by

$169,900 #244622• Must see fixer • Large rooms • Shop + carport • Extra lg view lot

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

$224,900 MLS#283607 • Inground pool • Nice location • 4 poss. Bdrms • Needs some TLC

$214,900 • 3 bedroom• New roof • Mother in law suite • Large yard

$269,900 MLS#282698• Immaculate • Lg fenced backyard • Hot tub • Tons of upgrades

$125,000 MLS#293288• Dream cabin • Private, RV parking• Pine floors • LG view deck

$386,500 MLS#296437• 5 Mtn view acres • Huge shop• 2678 sq ft • Loaded with extras

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STOP!Let us make this easy for you.Go to WindermereSkagit.com for Photos, Open Houses, and Maps for EVERY listing.

11453 BAYVIEW-EDISON RD., #23 MV $39,888Fantastic 2008 Fleetwood in pristine condition with Padilla Bay views. Master with step-in-shower. Guest room, ad-ditional full bath. Large cedar deck. Open kitchen with all appliances. Call Megan O’Bryan at 708-5817. #220167

807 W. HAZEL, MV $79,500Loads of potential in this fixer. Large kitchen with tons of cabinets, large living room, potential for upstairs master suite. Large lot, covered patio, fenced back yard. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #266500

1208 GILKEY RD, BRL $179,900Very nice 3 bedroom rambler with all new carpet, vinyl, paint, trim & 30 yr roof. The lrg. fenced back yard backs up to Skagit River Park. More info. at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #311475

4406 BRYCE DR., ANA $184,900Great 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

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. #149139

1110 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, up-grades of Brazilian Cherry floors, light fixtures & front door. Charming separate mother-in-law studio. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #273557

101 N. 30TH ST, MV $229,900Large 4 bedroom Homestead home built in 2002. New inte-rior paint & nearly new carpeting, 3 living areas, main floor master with separate entrance, fenced back yard with patio & beautiful landscaping, Pergo flooring & much more. Call Jim Glackin at 428-2828. #288360

455 KLICKITAT, LAC $235,000Wonderful LaConner 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. #29136416

61 ALGER CCC RD, SDW $247,000Fabulous 2005 manufactured home on 5 acres. Large 2 car garage/shop & greenhouse. Great place to enjoy peace & quiet & watch wildlife. Call Tasha Zahlis at 391-5075. #138104

1033 NEZ PERCE DR., MV $264,900Beautiful 1 level home with many upgrades located in Thun-derbird. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, huge master closet. Den off the living room, gas fireplace, hardwoods & beautiful views. Call Lee Ann Dean at 421-3082 or Karine Anderson at 421-1189. #287381

6751 WORLINE RD, BOW $269,000 Great home on .75 acres located in Bow & out of the 100 yr flood plain! Many updates throughout including all new kitchen. Shop, deck, patio, RV parking with full hook-ups. More photos at SkagitValleyHomes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #282613

3319 E. SECTION ST., MV $284,990Charming front porch & a great floor plan that includes a master suite on the main floor plus a big bonus room up-stairs & 3 more ample bedrooms. Nice sunny location! Call Robin Luif 420-2026. #271177

2417 CROSBY DR., MV $339,950Classic 1969 custom home by “Master Builder” Len Hol-mgren. Gorgeous living/dining combo with rock fireplace & hardwood floors. Valley views. 5 bedrooms & 4,000+ SF. Call Robin Luif at 420-2026. #218717

17766 PAMELA ST., MV $387,900S. Mount Vernon custom luxury home on ½ acre with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus den & bonus room upstairs. Great room with built-ins, gas fireplace & Kempas hardwood floors. Chefs kitchen with cherry cabinets. Call Karen Beck-ner at 840-9455. #284524

125 N. 6TH ST., MV $389,500Built in 1923. Traditional 4 bedroom, 3000 sq.ft. home featur-ing hardwood floors, 10’ceilings, beautifully remodeled kitchen, many custom & gracious touches throughout. Very large yard, private & beautifully landscaped. Call Sarah Minton at 770-3076. #285329

325 ROSE CT., MV $389,900Exquisite 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

16663 BEAVER MARSH RD., MV $399,950Updated home offering views of Mt. Baker & surrounding farm land. 2.7 fenced acres, barn, 4 bay garage & shop. Hot tub & in-ground, glass enclosed swimming pool. Call Alice Hanson at 770-8791. #166950

1301 ALPINE VIEW DR., MV $429,000Beautiful Eaglemont home on the 12th green offers: 4 bed-rooms, 2629 SF, 3 car garage & main floor master. Brazilian Labradorite stone c’tops & all new hardwood. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #269149

14307 ROADRUNNER LN, BRL $449,950 Beautiful 1-level home on 1 acre in Bay Meadows. A great floor plan with a grand entrance, high ceilings & upper-end finishes throughout. More info. & photos at SkagitValley-Homes.com. Call Bill & Jannette Krieger at 421-4446. #304877

14363 ROADRUNNER LN, BRL $512,0004 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

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2631 CLUB COURT (NORTHRIDGE) MT. VERNON $159,500

•GAS HEAT, LOVELY GAS FPL., 2 BD., 2 BA., UPGRADED INTERIOR! •LG. OAK KITCHEN W/FAMILY ROOM, ALL APPL., GAR., “END UNIT”!! •VIEWS OF WOODED GREENBELT, LG.

CLUBHOUSE W/INDOOR POOL

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

684 BURLINGTON BLVD.,BURLINGTON $294,500

•PRIME COMMERCIAL ZONING/LOCATION W/OVERSIZE “DEEP” LOT •CLASSIC “BUNGALOW/CRAFTSMAN” STYLE W/ REC. RM & SHOP DOWN •2 PLUS (RM. FOR MORE UP) BD.,

1.5 BA., ALLEY PARKING/ACCESS

BY APPOINTMENT, EASY TO VIEW

1601 FOREST DRIVE, MT. VERNON $269,000

•”SHY” HALF ACRE, CLOSE IN CONVENIENCE W/LARGE 2356 SQ. FT. RAMBLER •HUGE BONUS RM., OVERSIZE

LIVING/DINING RM. W/GAS FPL. •3 BD., 2 BA., SUNROOM, HOT TUB, 700+ SQ FT. GAR/SHOP


2400 FRANCIS ROAD, MT. VERNON $219,000

•OUTSTANDING VALUE, “BANK OWNED”, NEWER W/ 2236 SQ. FT.! •3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, LARGE FAMILY RM.,

BAMBOO FLOORS •SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE, GAS HEAT, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

2610 E. SECTION ST., #25 (LITTLE MTN. ESTATES) MT. VERNON $68,500

•UPDATED/UPGRADED W/NEW FLOOR COVERINGS, CUSTOM CHERRY CABINETRY •NEW “HARDIPLANK” SIDING, DOUBLE CARPORT & LG FENCED YD. W/BIG PATIO •3 BD.

2 BA.,PRIVATE SETTING AGAINST WOODED GREENBELT, “MOTIVATED”!


2518 STONEBRIDGE WAY, MT. VERNON $259,300

•”STAND ALONE” RAMBLER CONDO LOADED W/PRIVACY, LG. COV. PATIO •2 OVERSIZE BEDROOMS, 2 LOVELY BATHS,

“BRAZILLIAN” CHERRY FLOORS •DOUBLE GAR., “BONUS” RM. “ADULT” COMMUNITY

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4

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

•GORGEOUS MTN. VIEWS, 5 PASTURED ACRES W/LG. SHOP/BARN, R.V. HOOKUP •OUTSTANDING QUALITY W/

SPACIOUS MASTER, BAMBOO FLOORS, MORE! •3 BD., 2.5 BA., LG. DEN/OFFICE, HUGE COUNTRY KITCHEN,

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