Bill Sauneuf's Real Estate Times

Lets Make A Deal...

2008-05-30T10:03:00.000-07:00

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These Beautiful New Chaffey Homes are

Available Now in Nookachamp Hills!

(Click on the pictures above for full details.)

LET'S MAKE A DEAL...
And Have We Got A Deal For You!

Saturday, May 31st & Sunday, June 1st

from 12pm - 6pm ONLY,

we invite you to take advantage of something big!

Visit the Chaffey Homes in Nookachamp Hills (Mount Vernon), choose the home of your dreams, and let the deal begin!

All Reasonable Offers Considered
Guaranteed 30 Minute Response Time
1 Page Contract Negotiation*

For further details contact Bill Sauneuf at (360) 708-2929.

* Must be converted to full Purchase and Sale Agreement within 2 (two) days of approval. Prices are subject to change without notice. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. This offer valid on Chaffey Homes standing inventory of homes only and must close by July 25th, 2008.

Mt. Vernon-Anacortes Market Outranks 84% Of the Nation!

2008-05-26T03:09:00.000-07:00

The Skagit County Real Estate market is one of the better markets in the Nation! According to the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) Their report, released May 22, 2008 says that the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA Metrpolitan Statistical Area ranked 46th in the Nation of the 292 areas measured for percent change in house prices. - Our local market is better than 84% of the Nation's markets. Washington was the 15th best State in the same report. Click here to read it for yourself.

The Housing Crisis Is Over

2008-05-16T06:42:00.000-07:00

The Housing Crisis Is Over

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal on May 6, 2008 by Cyril Moulle-Berteaux, "the housing market is bottoming right now." (Click here to read the article for yourself.)

Give me a call at (360) 708-2929 and we'll go house shopping!

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Starts TODAY...

2008-03-27T09:21:00.000-07:00

According to the official Bloom Map the Daffodil Fields are in Full Bloom!

The Tulip Fields are not quite there yet, but soon...

The Activities For the 25th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Start Today at McIntyre Hall. Click here for details about tonight's activities!

Skagit County has many things to see and do. Mount Vernon is most famous for it's annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The beautiful tulip, daffodil, & iris fields draw thousands of people into Skagit County each year.

There's also loads of scenery, several murals and, of course the Tulip Smokestack. Don't miss the historic Lincoln Theatre or the Children's Museum

There are plenty of other things in and around Mount Vernon as well. The Skagit Speedway in Alger offers dirt track racing all summer long. There are several wineries in the area. Heading West, out toward the beautiful San Juan Islands, you can do some whale watching. Skagit County is a great place to visit and a fantastic place to call home!

Skagit County has it all. From the Tulips in Mount Vernon, the Eagles in Concrete, the Charm of historic La Conner, to the Sea Faring Community of Anacortes... Skagit County has something for Everyone!

Visit my web-site and click through the various cities of Skagit County if you'd like to see or learn more about this great place to call home!

Open House in Lake Stevens | Great Water View Home!!

2008-03-15T19:50:00.000-07:00

Open Sunday March 16th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Incredible Lake Stevens Picture Window Views from this Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2304 SQFT Home w/ a 3 Car Garage! Large Kitchen w/ Island, Pantry, Gas Stove & Ceramic Tile Counters. Huge Master Suite w/ Walk-In Closet & Attached 5 Piece Bath! Hardwoods in the Entry, Kitchen, & Dining Nook. Great Millwork. Lake Views from the Family Room, Master Suite, Entertainment-Size Deck, Backyard & Hot Tub! 2nd Master Bedroom. Vaulted Ceilings. Gas Fireplace. Great Landscaping. Forced-Air Gas Heat.

A Bargain at $489,995

Quick Facts:

Features: Spectacular Lake View
City: Lake Stevens
Bedrooms: 4 + Den
Bathrooms: 2.5
SQFT: 2304
Price: $489,995

Just Listed: Great Sedro Woolley Home on 4.75 Acres!

2008-02-24T10:36:00.000-08:00

Incredibly Private & Well Maintained 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Cedar-Sided Home on a 4.75 Acre Property. Beautiful Territorial Views through the Forest from the Living Room, Wrap-Around Deck & Hot Tub. The Home features Spectacular Vaulted Exposed Wood Ceilings, Huge Double Pane Window Wall for Enjoying the View, a Nicely Updated Kitchen w/ Great Storage, 2 Wood Burning Fireplaces, Comfortable Living Room & Dining Room. Huge 1,024 SQFT Detached Garage/Shop is sure to please! Underground Utilities!

Full Details

Quick Facts:

City: Sedro Woolley

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

SQFT: 1800

Lot Size: 4.75 Acres

Price: $414,000

Mount Vernon Dog Park.... Help Make It A Reality!!!

2008-01-07T21:39:00.000-08:00

Mount Vernon Dog Park.... Help Make It A Reality!!!

I found the following posted on the City of Mount Vernon's Web-Site. Here is a link to the page:http://www.ci.mount-vernon.wa.us/page.asp_Q_navigationid_E_730
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey!! A dog park is something we desperately need around here!

Thanks,
-Bill

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Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation would like your input!! Take our 5-minute survey regarding the possibility of establishing a Dog Park in within the City of Mount Vernon.

Click Here to take the Dog Park Survey!

Remind your friends, neighbors and dog-lovers to complete this survey before January 11, 2008! Please leave your contact information if you're interested in getting involved!
Contact Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation if you need assistance with the survey or you would like to obtain a printed copy.

Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation

1717 South 13th Street

Mount Vernon, WA 98274

Phone: (360) 336-6215

Fax (360)336-6290

Open House at a Great Mt. Vernon Home!

2007-12-06T10:18:00.000-08:00

Open House

Saturday December 8th

From 1 to 4 pm.

Welcome to Tulip Country! Excellent Move-In Ready 4 Bed, 1.75 Bath, 3,036 Square Foot Home w/ a 2 Car Attached Garage & a Detached 528 Square Foot Shop on a 12,197 SQFT Lot. The Kitchen has a Maytag Double Oven, an Island & loads of Cabinets. This home Features New Windows, Flooring & Countertops & Newer Roof. 2 Fireplaces - 1 Wood & 1 Gas. Large Wrap-Around Entertainment-Size Deck w/ storage below - overlooks a Wonderfully Landscaped Backyard. Shop is Insulated, Sheetrocked & has 220v power.

Full Details

15383 Cottonwood Lane
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273

Quick Facts:
- MLS#: 27206184
- City: Mount Vernon
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1.75
- 3,036 SQFT +2 Car Garage +528 SQFT SHop

- Price: $338,900

New Construction Mount Vernon Homes

2007-10-05T10:48:00.000-07:00

Trumpeter Meadows

by Landmark Building and Development

This New Construction home is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom, 1847 Square Foot Home with a 2 Car Garage. This home has nice High Ceilings, Granite Countertops, Raised 6-Panel Doors, Nice Millwork and a Large Master Suite with Attached Bath and a Walk-In Closet. Outside, you'll find that this home features custom stamped walkways and a fully landscaped yard. All of the homes in Trumpeter Meadows feature Forced Air Natural Gas Heat to keep the house warm and the utility bills low.

This great home is available now for $299,950

To learn more about this great home,
call Bill Sauneuf today at (360) 708-2929.

About Trumpeter Meadows:

A total of 49 New Construction homes will be built in this Mount Vernon development, nearly half have already been sold and are being lived in. Skagit County is continuing to grow at a good sustainable rate. These homes are but a few of the homes being built in the area. Their advantage is that they are not part of a development of hundreds of houses where construction will be going on for years to come in your neighborhood. This conveniently located development will be finished before long and the nice lot size and great floorplans will be great for the homeowners.

Skagit Valley Farm Tour A Festival of Family Farms

2007-10-05T00:25:00.000-07:00

The Skagit Valley Farm Tour is this weekend.....

It happens Saturday October 6th from 10:00AM to 5:00pm

For a list of the farms, etc... Click Here to visit the official web-site.

Birch Bay Waterfront - Open House

2007-10-02T13:26:00.000-07:00

Birch Bay Waterfront Home

Open House

Saturday October 6th

From 1 to 4 pm.

Quick Facts:
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1.5 Bath
- 1,632 SQFT
- All Appliances Stay
- Waterfront on the Canal in Birch Bay!
- Asking Price $498,500

Waterfront Home on the Canal in Birch Bay. 4 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1759 sqft home featuring tongue and groove ceilings throughout. Nice Kitchen with Birch Cabinets & Corian Countertops, a Garden Window, Pergo Flooring & an Eating Area. - All Appliances Stay! Large Living/Dining Room overlooking the Yard & Canal with gas Fireplace with Floor to Ceiling Rock Mantle. 2 Bedrooms share a large Sleeping Porch with a Nice Canal View & a peek-a-boo View of the Bay. Boat Launch & Beach Access within eyesight.

Full Details

Outlook Brighter For Washington

2007-10-02T11:40:00.000-07:00

The national news is still speaking about the lending industry “crisis”, but Washington State is fairing better than most areas of the country. An article released by Reuters on September 20, 2007* says that “While California suffers in the housing crisis, the economy of nearby Washington state is flourishing with strong job growth and some of the highest appreciation in home prices in the nation”.

While the lending industry is still sorting itself out, it seems that the bulk of the problems are behind us. However, we will continue to see the stricter loan qualifications that were common 5-7 years ago.

Home values are still appreciating nicely. However, they are no longer going up at the double digit percentage gains that Skagit County has enjoyed over the last few years. We still are seeing an increase that outpaces most of the country.

What does this mean to you? Well, if you own a home in Skagit County, you’ve enjoyed a nice increase in your investment. What has changed in your life? A new baby, or sent one off to college? A new job, or retiring? If your home is no longer perfect for your needs, now may be a good time for us to help you find another that suits you better . If you are ready to buy your first home, we can help with that, too!

There are plenty of lenders out there still writing and funding home loans. The good news is that a pre-approval letter is going to be on much more solid footing that it would have been just a few short months ago.

Interest Rates have been coming down as well. Opportunity knocks. The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a point on September 18th - The first cut in 4 years!

While every household is different, we can help with your housing needs in nearly any situation. Please call (360) 708-2929 for all of your real estate needs!

SICBA Home Tour - Piazza Construction

2007-10-01T09:49:00.000-07:00

I toured the "Inman Home" built by Piazza Construction on the SICBA Home Tour this past weekend. It was simply the finest home I've ever been in!

A lot of very good thought and design went into the layout and flow of the home. The details, moldings, cabinetry, etc... that went into this home were classy but not gaudy in any way. The Media Room is by far the best one I've ever seen!

It was a fine home that was designed to be lived-in and enjoyed. A lot of times when you go into an upper-end home like this, it feels like a museum... Very pretty, but don't touch anything... This was nothing like that. It screams out something more like "Welcome Home, relax and enjoy!"

Apparantly I'm not the only one so impressed with this home. In the "Home Tour" contest for the Skagit Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA), this home won seven ribbons! They are:

     * 3,000 Square Feet & Above
      * Best Floorplan
       * Best Landscaping
        * Best Kitchen
         * Best Master Bedroom
          * Best Master Bathroom
           * Most Innovative Technology

             * BEST OF SHOW OVERALL

My Congratulations to John Piazza and the entire Piazza Construction team for building this great home and to Bill & Beverly Inman the owners of this great home who will certainly reap the benefits!

If you would like to see more pictures of this home, click here to visit the Piazza Construction photos of this home.

If you would like to see the official web-site of Piazza Construction, click here.

Birch Bay Waterfront Listing!

2007-09-27T15:46:00.001-07:00

Waterfront Home on the Canal in Birch Bay. 4 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1759 sqft home featuring tongue and groove ceilings throughout. Nice Kitchen with Birch Cabinets & Corian Countertops, a Garden Window, Pergo Flooring & an Eating Area. - All Appliances Stay! Large Living/Dining Room overlooking the Yard & Canal with gas Fireplace with Floor to Ceiling Rock Mantle. 2 Bedrooms share a large Sleeping Porch with a Nice Canal View & a peek-a-boo View of the Bay. Boat Launch & Beach Access within eyesight.

Available Now for $498,500

Quick Facts:
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1.5 Bath
- 1,632 SQFT
- All Appliances Stay
- Waterfront on the Canal in Birch Bay!

SICBA Home Tour - Sept 28, 29 & 30

2007-09-27T15:41:00.000-07:00

The Skagit Island County Builders Association (SICBA) is having their annual Home Tour This Weekend!

This year there are 16 Homes on the tour from Piazza Construction, Hansell Mitzel Homes, Landed Gentry Home & Communities, Quadrant Homes, RGN Construction, Christopher Homes, Chaffey Homes, Lang Custom, Paulk Homes, Yonkman Construction Inc., Cascade Custom Homes & Design Ink., and Clifton View Homes.

The Homes are available for tour on:
- Friday Noon to 6:00pm
- Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm
- Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm

Click here to visit the SICBA Web-Site for more information about the homes and where they are!

Enjoy!
-Bill

Blaine Real Estate

2007-09-16T09:24:00.000-07:00

Blaine

The city of Blaine is in the Northwest Corner of Washington State at the Canadian Border. Vancouver, British Columbia is 35 miles North and Seattle is 110 miles South. The foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range are 25 miles East.

Blaine is most well known for the Peace Arch at the Canadian Border... May the gates never close!

Blaine has easy access tp the Mount Baker wilderness as well as the Mount Baker Ski Area! The Peace Arch City is also known for the 4 star rated Semiahmoo Resort and Spa as well as the Arnold Palmer designed Semiahmoo Golf Course! Blaine Harbor is also a popular destination. The South end of Blaine also includes the Birch Bay family resort community.

Search for Homes for sale by Neighborhood

Washington >> Whatcom County >> Blaine >>
Blaine Neighborhoods:

Birch Bay
Blaine
Custer

Ferndale
Lynden

Pleasant Valley
Semiahmoo

Click Here for
Whatcom County Links

Six Years Later....

2007-09-11T08:49:00.000-07:00

It has been six years since that terrible day.

New York 2,750 people died and another 24 remain listed as "missing"

Washington 184 people died

Pennsylvania 40 people died

(this does not include the 19 animals that caused this tragedy)

Total 2,974 innocent people were murdered on that terrible day and another 24 remain listed as missing.

Among the victims were 343 New York City Firefighters, 23 New York City Police Department Officers, 37 Port Authority Police Department Officers. Heroes one and all!!!

Six years later;

Osama bin Laden. As far as we know, this bastard is still alive and free. That needs to change as soon as possible!

Lisa Beamer. Her husband Todd Beamer was on Flight 93. He is famous for having said the words "Lets Roll" to a telephone operator just before the plane went down after the bravery of several men and women fought back against the terrorists. Heroes one and all!!! Lisa Beamer gave birth to a daughter, Morgan Beamer.

Rudy Giuliani, mayor of New York City at the time is now a Presidential Candidate. I personally credit him for inspiring the Nation to rise up and move forward. He took charge! At the time, I personally believed that everything was going to be OK because Rudy said it would be. Thanks Rudy! You were truly a leader when our great nation desperately needed one. Rudy, for that alone you've earned my vote!

The 3 firefighters featured in the iconic image of the flag raising above. According to a NYFD spokesperson, all 3 are still working for the New York Fire Department.. Heroes! Never doubt that fact!!!

Always Remember that terrible day.

Fly your American Flag and thank a soldier or veteran for all that they have done and will do to keep our country safe. Most of all, be Proud To Be An American!

Great Nookachamp Hills Listing!

2007-09-08T14:31:00.000-07:00

Move in Ready!! Great Curb Appeal too! Comfortable one story 3 bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom home in the Nookachamp Hills Area of Mount Vernon. This fine home features a Level Entryway, Great kitchen, bright Living Room with Gas Fireplace. Patio doors in the Dining Room open out to a Nice Big Backyard. Tile, Granite, and Painted Trim compliment the finishing details. 2 Car Garage and gravelled side yard for added parking. This home features Gas Forced-Air Heat and a Gas Water Heater to keep the utility bills reasonable. Full Details

Quick Facts:
3 Bedroom
2 Full Bathrooms
1,698 Square Feet

$349,950 Asking Price

Click Here for
Homes in Nookachamp Hills Available NOW

Just Listed at Big Lake!

2007-09-03T12:48:00.000-07:00

Cleared and Ready for You is this .63 Acres of Buildable Land in Mount Vernon with a Big Lake View. Gently sloping down toward Big Lake. Quick access to Highway 9, College Way and I-5. Near Overlook Golf Course and Big Lake Bar & Grill.

Asking Price $179,000

Maggie Made an Amazing Apple Crisp Dinner!

2007-08-30T20:54:00.000-07:00

Wow! Did I ever just have an amazing feast!

Maggie made:
- BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- Corn on the Cobb picked fresh today at the farm
at Rosabellas Garden Bakery
- Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
- Maggie's Maple Baked Beans

and For Dessert:
- This Amazing Apple Crisp using Gravenstien Apples picked today
at the orchard at Rosabellas Garden Bakery

You can get your own Apples, Corn and a whole lot more at Rosabella's Garden Bakery at the corner of Farm to Market Road and West Allen Road in Bow.

Great New Mount Vernon Listing!

2007-07-29T18:31:00.001-07:00

Your Dream Home is here and priced to sell quickly! Contemporary home in supreme condition. Desirable neighborhood close to all amenities w/ Easy I-5 access. This custom built home is perfect for entertaining w/ an open floorplan & covered deck & spacious kitchen w/ top of the line stainless steel appliances that stay. Also Master Suite features large walk-in closet & extra large 5 piece master bath. Three additional rooms, 3.5 bath, office/nursery & extra large rec/bonus room. Won't last long!

Asking Price: $439,000

Quick Facts:

- 4 Bedroom

- 3 1/2 Bathroom

- 2850 Square Feet

- Built in 2001

- 2 Car Attached Garage

- Forced-Air Gas Heat

- Hardi-Plank Siding (nearly new)

- 2007 Taxes: $2999
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Visit http://www.sauneuf.com/ or call Bill Sauneuf at (360) 708-2929 for more information. You'll be glad you did!
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www.NookachampHills.com

2007-07-28T22:52:00.000-07:00

Nookachamp Hills is a Planned Residential Community with beautiful homes still being built. Situated just a few minutes Northeast of Big Lake, most homes come with beautiful Territorial Views of the local forested hills or of Big Lake itself.... or both. There are several builders that have built/are building homes in this development - including Hansell Mitzel Homes as well as Chaffey Homes, and Christopher Homes among several others.

Click Here for

Homes in Nookachamp Hills Available NOW

Or Visit

http://www.nookachamphills.com/

Highland Games & Celtic Festival - July 14-15, 2007

2007-07-08T19:16:00.000-07:00

Highland Games & Celtic Festival

Next Weekend July 14-15, 2007 is the 13th annual Skagit Valley Highland Games and Celtic Festival.

This year the Festival will be held at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. Click here for Driving Directions.

Ticket Prices are as follows:

Click here to visit the Official Web-Site for the event!

I hope to see you there!! Jester & I are looking forward to the Sheepdog Trials, but we're pretty sure he'll only be able to see the video.

Enjoy the Festival!

-Bill

http://www.sauneuf.com/

http://activerain.com/blogs/billsauneuf

Bill@Sauneuf.com

Happy Independence Day America

2007-07-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

Some folks from around my neighborhood put on a great fireworks show last night! I was fortunate enough to catch a few good pictures....

Hope you enjoy them!
-Bill

Just Listed in Stanwood!

2007-07-02T10:20:00.000-07:00

This Nice Modern Home is a 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Tri-Level w/ attached 2 Car Garage and Huge Fenced Backyard w/ Beautiful Custom Patio and Nice Cedar Outbuilding. Large Living Room w/ Puget Sound View & Vaulted Ceiling. Nice Kitchen & Dining Room Combination w/ Oak Cabinets, a Gas Stove & Vaulted Ceilings. The Large Master Bedroom has an attached Full Bath. The Bonus Room downstairs can serve in many ways depending on your needs/wants. Brand New Exterior Paint. Gas Forced Air Heat & Water Heater.

Asking Price $284,800

Several More Pictures & a Printable Flyer are Available at:
http://www.sauneuf.com/

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