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Opportunity To Own Dekalb’s Only Bed & Breakfast!

An opportunity to purchase DeKalb’s only bed & breakfast, Parkside B & B. The charming cottage could also be an airbnb, apartment rental, in-law quarters, or ideal for visiting family & friends. The main house has 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths on a double lot.

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Townhome With Welcoming Covered Porches!

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Open floor plan is well designed. Island kitchen with granite & SS appls.

Master suite with balcony. The loft overlooks the living room opens to balcony. Finished basement & nice deck.

Well Maintained Association. $168,500

Sharon Rhoades Broker GRI

815-739-6251

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SYCAMORE | $299,999

Text RBDDFXZ TO 52187 For Photos & Details Stunning Custom Built Home In Heron Creek! The Entryway Showcases The Dramatic Open Staircase Which Also Overlooks The Family Room With A Cathedral Ceiling, Double Sided Stone Fireplace. First Floor Luxury Master Suite With Lighted Tray Ceiling, Bath With Jacuzzi Tub And Seperate Shower. The Kitchen Has Granite, Wine Rack, Walk In Pantry And Appliances. 1st Floor Laundry. Fenced Back Yard With Stamped Patio. Huge Walk-In Storage Room Upstairs. 5 Bedrooms | 3 Baths

DeKalb | $157,500

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End-Unit on Corner Lot Volume Ceilings & Hardwood Floor Floor-to-Ceiling Stone Fireplace Eat-in Kitchen w/Island & Dining Area Full Basement w/Character-Filled Bonus Room 2 Car Attached Garage

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Move-In Ready 3 Bedrooms & 1.5 Baths New Carpet & Flooring, Freshly Painted Interior Spacious Living Room, Dining Area & Kitchen - Upper Level Family Room with Abundant Windows - Walk-Out Lower Level Patio, 2-Tier Deck, Fenced Yard & 2 Car Attached Garage New Water Heater, Roof & more!

DeKalb | $169,000

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Tenants Pay Heat And Lights. High Income In 2019 Was $22,500 Now Priced at $179,500

True 3 Bedroom With Hardwood Floors & Good Basement. Eat In Kitchen, Appliances, Trellis Leads To Fully Fenced Yard.

DeKalb | $125,000

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Beautiful like-new home with open floor plan, finished basement, and incredible back yard entertaining areas.

MLS #10597438 | $325,000

CORTLAND - POND & WATERFALL

First floor living room, family room w/gas fireplace, dining room, kitchen, laudry.

Beautifully landscaped yard. Upstairs MBR with Jacuzzi. MLS #10528686 | $209,900

CORTLAND - SYCAMORE SCHOOLS

Vaulted family room with wood burning frplc. Eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors, 1st floor laundry. Large loft upstairs. Full basement.

MLS #10554555 | $239,900

PAW PAW - 15 ACRES

Bring the horses or the cows or build your dream home on this 15 acre property.

Active well head & electricity in place. Easy access to I-39 MLS #10005484 | $175,000

KNOLLS IN DEKALB

First floor living room, family room w/gas fireplace, dining room. Kitchen w/granite and hardwood. MBR suite. Unfinished basement.

MLS #1055014 | $215,000

DIXON - GREAT ROOM ADDITION

Great room has 3 sided fireplace. Newly remodeled 1st floor bathroom and laundry room added. CA & whole house fan. Large basement.

MLS# 10582742 | $139,900

THANK YOU to these 19 SELLERS and to my many BUYERS for another GREAT YEAR in real estate!

1282 Ivy, DeKalb

519 Parkside, Sycamore

48 Somonauk, Cortland 718 Ellwood, DeKalb 1105 4th, DeKalb

420 Franklin, DeKalb 2158 Patriot, DeKalb 402-404 6th, Malta

219 Blue Jay, Cortland

200 Forest, Kirkland

128 Home, DeKalb 1744 Seaman, DeKalb 119 Home, DeKalb 315 Manning, DeKalb 108 Stoney Creek, DeKalb 934 Arvle, Sycamore

515 Cherokee, Shabbona

137 Terrace, DeKalb 301 South, Kirkland

Let Dennis put his years of experience to work for you!

Learn about Dennis at www.DennisSellsDeKalb.com

Lizabeth Lowe 630-688-0119

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Meiculously Maintained & Move-In Ready Superb Millwork Thoughout And Freshly Painted In 2018. Refinished Hardwood Floors. Open Floor Plan Large Kitchen With Granite & SS Appls. Family Room Built Ins & Fireplace. Grande Master Suite. Finished Basement.

Elburn | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | $339,000

Well Crafted Ranch In Golf Course Community Private .92 Acre Lot With In-Ground Pool. Luxurious Master Suite With Private Sunroom. Kitchen With Granite. Gorgeous Millwork Thruout. Walk Out Bsmnt With Office, 4th Bed, Bar, Rec Room & Frplc. Walk Out To Patio & Pool. Elburn | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | $529,000

lindatillis@gmail.com 1421 Ridge Dr, Sycamore

Lovely 3 Season Room

Open Floor Plan

Move-In Ready Ranch Condo Located At The End Of The Subdivision With Great Views

Well maintained one-owner home has beautiful hardwood flooring, kitchen open to the living room, dining area with view of open spaces,finished basement with bath. Plenty of guest parking to the north and west.

2 Bedroom | 3 Bath |$187,900 | TEXT RBDVNZL TO 52187 FOR INFO & PHOTOS

10 Meadow Trail West, DeKalb

Open Floor Plan

Fireplace

All Brick Two-Story Condo With Central Location In Neighborhood North Of Bethany Road

Between Sycamore and DeKalb. End unit with private deck surrounded with trees. Fireplace in living room.

Kitchen open to living room. Large master bedroom and bath with vaulted ceiling. Full absolutely dry basement.

2 Bedroom | 2.1 Bath | $154,900 | TEXT RBDVNZM TO 52187 FOR INFO & PHOTOS

119 Windsor Dr, DeKalb

Large Back Yard

Library

Take A Drive Down Windsor Drive, A Wide Street And Homes Are Set Back From The Street

Spacious ranch, lovely fenced private area for cookouts or play area as well as large open back yard. First floor living and family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace opens to the library. Finished basement.

3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath | $219,000 | TEXT RBCTPMV TO 52187 FOR INFO & PHOTOS

lindatillis@gmail.com 55+ Condo Communities Built by Grainger Riverbend, Genoa and Old Mill Park, Sycamore

“DOWNSIZING” HAS NEVER SO EASY AND EXCITING! Plan Your Future Now! All Brick Exterior, Clubhouse with in-door Swimming Pool, and Floor Plans are exactly the same in Sycamore or Genoa.

Option: Patio may be Covered, Screened or become a 3 Season Room Standard Features: All condos have 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, office, sunroom, 3 car tandem garage, first floor laundry, expansive master suite and bath with no-step walkin ceramic shower/teak seat and 10’x 10’ walk-in closet. Beautiful mill-work including 6’ molding and window sills throughout, wainscoting in sunroom and dining area, 9’ and vaulted ceilings, 7’ kitchen island, granite countertops and walk-in pantry.

Additional options that are available are endless so you can customize your condo.

Floor Plan

Call Linda For Pricing And Availability Update!

lindatillis@gmail.com Condo Communities Built by Grainger

Riverbend, Genoa and Old Mill Park, Sycamore

“DOWNSIZING” HAS NEVER SO EASY AND EXCITING! See Available Units and Construction Schedule by year on Maps below.

Red box indicate sold and blue box indicates only a reservation

Riverbend, Genoa Condo Map

Old Mill Park, Sycamore Condo Map

Sycamore Availability

Located At The Corner Of Mt. Hunger Road & Route 23, walking distance to downtown Sycamore.

Condos surround a 200’x100’ botanical garden with fountain & walking paths, views of grassy park area with walking trail, prairie grasses & trees. Owned by City Of Sycamore.

• Choose Your Move-In Date and Favorite Location.

Genoa Availability

Located at far east side of Riverbend subdivision.

Views of expansive prairie, ponds & trees Owned by the City Of Genoa.

• Do A 30-Day “Reservation” to: Lock-in base price Meet with Builder Discuss option pricing Arrange financing

Save Money and Stay Warm With These Efficient Heating Tips

With freezing temperatures on the way in most parts of the country, you’re probably bracing yourself for the cold and the inevitable hit to your wallet. You’re already bundling up to help keep warm, but what else can you do besides crank up the heat? Try the following tips to help keep your home heated efficiently and affordably: Turn the thermostat down.

Change your filters regularly.

The U.S. Department of Energy recommends setting your winter thermostat to 68 degrees while you’re awake and setting it lower while you’re asleep or away from home. You can save up to 10 percent a year on heating (and cooling) costs by simply turning your thermostat back anywhere from 7-10 degrees for approximately eight hours a day – like those times you’re at work or asleep. As a bonus, you also sleep better when the temperature is colder. So, dial the thermostat back and get those deep z’s.

Dirty air filters restrict airflow and increase your energy use. Changing the filters on your furnace or heating unit at least every three months can save you anywhere from 4-6 percent a year on heating and cooling costs. If you have pets, your filters are probably even dirtier – changing them once a month is recommended.

Use your fan.

While ceiling fans are excellent tools for staying cool in the summer, they can also be adjusted to help you stay warm in the winter. Many fan models have a switch that allows the blades to spin clockwise, which will push warm air that rose to the ceiling back down into the room.

Keep your chimney closed.

If your home has a fireplace, remember to keep the damper closed when it’s not in use. Consider a chimney balloon – an inflatable device that goes in the chimney – to further keep the cold air out and the warm air from escaping.

Changing filters regularly will not only save you money but will also likely prolong the life of your furnace. Be sure to have your local heating and air company come and regularly service your unit as well.

Seal cracks and ducts.

Windows and doors account for a large amount of heat loss in homes; in fact, installing weatherstripping or caulking leaky doors and windows can save you up to 10 percent on heating costs.

Ducts are another culprit of heat loss – leaking ductwork accounts for 25-30 percent of heating costs in the average home. Consider hiring a contractor before freezing temperatures really hit to evaluate the tightness of your ducts and repair any leaks or restrictions.

By following these tips this winter you’ll keep the warm air inside your home and money inside your wallet.

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Set on 1.35 Acres of gorgeous landscaping & old growth trees, this English Arts & Crafts home was built for entertaining, but designed for comfortable living. Features include 4 Fireplaces & Custom Flooring & Millwork, “Cooks” Kitchen w/Butlers Pantry, Huge MBR suite. Private Deck, Finished Bsmt & $998,500 | 4 BR/5.5 BA | 6,600+ SqFt Heated 5 Car Attached Garage. Don’t miss this Showplace!

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